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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Jacinda Hall

Jacinda Hall, Reporter

Jacinda Hall was a reporter for The Sunflower. Hall previously served as a podcast editor and is a senior majoring in journalism and media production with a minor in English. Hall hopes to pursue a career in writing, editing or teaching journalism at the high school level after graduation. Hall uses she/her pronouns.

All content by Jacinda Hall
Bikes marked on the Wichita State Campus. Pedego, a store on campus that sold electric bikes, is no longer in business.

Bye to the Bikes: Bike store on Wichita State campus goes out of business

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
August 19, 2024
(Illustration)

Waving goodbye to Handshake: Shocker Career Accelerator moves to new job search platform

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
August 3, 2024
Graphic design professor Jenny Venn talks about her background in graphic design at the Graphic Design Studio Pitch Day held on July 25. Students showcased their small-business oriented projects.

Graphic design instructor helps students ‘fish’ for themselves through new design collective

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
July 31, 2024
(Illustration)

Wichita State union hopes to increase pay for university employees

Maleah Evans and Jacinda Hall
July 15, 2024
Spirit AeroSystems on the Wichita State Innovation Campus. (File photo)

‘We just don’t know how that will look yet’: Boeing bought Spirit AeroSystems. What does that mean for Wichita State?

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
July 12, 2024
Album art courtesy of Total Pleasure, VMG, St. Vincent

REVIEW: St. Vincent’s ‘All Born Screaming’ album mixes genres and tells different stories

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
June 27, 2024
Officials from Wichita State University and the Kansas Health Science Center-Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine smile fora group photo after signing a partnership agreement. Photo courtesy of Wichita State University Strategic Communications

New partnership with KansasCOM to expand options for medical students

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
June 26, 2024
Courtesy of View Askew Productions, Too Askew Prod., Inc.

OPINION: Kevin Smith’s ‘Chasing Amy’ is one of the best media examples of what biphobia is 

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
June 25, 2024
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OPINION: From ‘Dark Knight’ to ‘Joker,’ here’s a ranking of the Jokers in the DC universe

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
June 21, 2024
Jo Reinert is the Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at Ulrich Museum. “I don't remember a time in my life where I wasn't into art,” Reinert said. “I gravitated toward making (art) from a very young age.”

‘Her passion comes through’: Ulrich curator finds creativity in her job

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
June 20, 2024
Senior infielder CC Wong hits the ball during a game against Oklahoma State in April.

CC Wong to play for Canadian National softball team

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
June 19, 2024
Freshman Jace Miner pitches to OSU during the game inside Riverfront Stadium on April 26, 2022. (File photo)

Two former Shocker baseball players return to Tyler Field after a year away

Jacinda Hall
June 14, 2024
The entrance to Hadley Middle School. Hadley is one of six schools in the Wichita School District to close.

[Photo] Wichita State alum says leaving Hadley Middle School is ‘the hardest thing’

Courtney Brown, Reporter
June 5, 2024
Photo courtesy of Bleachers Band Recordings and Dirty Hit

REVIEW: Bleachers’ self-titled ‘Bleachers’ mixes melancholy with nostalgic indie pop

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
June 4, 2024
Photo courtesy of HBO Documentary Films

REVIEW: ‘An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th’ sheds light on domestic terrorism

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
May 23, 2024
(Illustration)

OPINION: Catholic college or not, Harrison Butker was out of line

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
May 19, 2024
Photo courtesy of Wichita State

‘This isn’t appropriate free speech’: Antisemitic notes found on campus condemned by Faculty Senate senator

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
May 17, 2024
Chase Billingham, an at-large senator, speaks to the Faculty Senate at the meeting on Nov. 14, 2023.

Faculty Senate addresses employee pay plan cut and thoughts of unionizing

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
May 17, 2024
Taylor Spinelli rows with her teammates in the Plains Regional Regatta on April 23 at Boats and Bikes on River Vista.

Shocker Rowing takes gold in seven events at Plains Regional Regatta

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
May 12, 2024
CC Wong celebrates after getting on base on April 5 against Tulsa. Wong had one hit.

‘She’s a really genuine person’: From Canada to Wichita, CC Wong reflects on her time at Wichita State

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
May 8, 2024
A screenshot of the KWCH Storm Team 12 weather alert issued Monday morning.

Wichita metro-area moved to Level 5 severe weather threat, Wichita State students to prepare to seek shelter

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
May 6, 2024
Fabiola Ayarza, or "Fabi", a Human Resources major, listens as her friend and fiancé applaud her work and involvement at WSU during an interview on Apr. 11.

‘We need more students like Fabi’: International student accomplishes dream to study in US

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
May 6, 2024
The Wichita State Rowing team competes in the Plains Regionals Regatta in April 2023.

Shocker Rowing takes first with men’s varsity final, earns silver with women’s varsity

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
April 26, 2024
The Wichita State campus on April 25.

[Photo] Following threat, bomb devices not found at WSU

April 25, 2024
Photo courtesy of Zane Wallace

Putting the puzzle together: Computer science student creates mobile game

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
April 19, 2024
CBS News Anchor Norah O'Donnell is visiting Wichita State on March 21. Photo courtesy of Craig W. Barton Speakers series.

CBS evening news anchor to come to Wichita State

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
March 20, 2024
Destiny Masters does a practice jump at Wilson Invitational on Jan. 25.

Masters earns first and second-team All-American recognition in NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
March 18, 2024
Krystin Nelson gets ready to tag a player from Florida Atlantic on March 9.

Softball falls to the University of Kansas in back-to-back games

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
March 17, 2024
The Wichita State Shockers welcome Sami Hood at home plate after her home run hit during the Sept. 16 game.

Softball sweeps Nebraska, falls to No. 14 Missouri in Big Red Invitational

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
March 5, 2024
(Illustration)

OPINION: Everyone should watch ‘Bluey,’ not just kids

Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor
February 16, 2024
The Sticky Bird finger combo at Sticky Bird Addiction Chicken. Sticky Bird is located in west Wichita at 616 S. Tyler Rd.

REVIEW: Sticky Bird Addiction Chicken offers options for gluten-free chicken lovers and choices for flavor

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
February 15, 2024
Freshman sprinter, jumper and hurdler Josh Parrish practices his sprints during track and field practice inside the Heskett Center. Parrish and his twin brother, Jason, both compete for Wichita State.

[Photo] Twins Josh and Jason Parrish use brotherly rivalry for track and field success

February 13, 2024
The Wichita State University Police Department (WSUPD) building at Wichita State. The building is one of two locations students can drop off donations for the Food For Fines initiative.

‘Making it more accessible’: Food For Fines makes three key changes to help university population

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
February 9, 2024
Senior Infielder Mady Espinosa practices her batting in the batting cages at Wilkins Stadium. Espinosa is known as the softball team's "hype woman."

Senior outfielder Addison Barnard practices her hitting in the batting cage at Wilkins Stadium. Barnard and her younger sister, Avery Barnard, both play for the Wichita State softball team.

[Photo] Wichita State softball leader prepares for final season

Salsabila Attaria, Arts and Culture Editor
February 7, 2024
Photo courtesy of Green Day

REVIEW: Green Day’s ‘Saviors’ is a politically charged embrace of bisexuality

Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor
January 29, 2024
A rendering of the Wichita Biomedical Campus. Wichita State's proposed school of dentistry would likely be located across the street, according to Zach Gearhart, WSU's chief of staff. (Courtesy of WSU Strategic Communications)

Wichita State reveals renderings for Biomedical Campus

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
January 23, 2024
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

REVIEW: ‘Wonka’ serves as a great yet questionable film

Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor
January 22, 2024
Rose boba milk tea at Two Hands in Braeburn Square.

REVIEW: Two Hands Corn Dog offers boba with unique flavors you won’t find elsewhere

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
December 20, 2023
Brylee Kelly talks to teammate Natalie Foster after a timeout in the second set. Kelly played two sets of the Dec. 6 game versus Drake University.

‘Fell in love with it’: Brylee Kelly reflects on journey, achievements at Wichita State

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
December 11, 2023
Lit up sign inside Las Adelitas Café on the first floor of The Lux Apartment building located in downtown Wichita.

REVIEW: Las Adelitas is my new go-to, and it should be yours too

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
December 7, 2023
Photo courtesy of Paramount+

REVIEW: Welcome back to ‘Good Burger,’ 26 years later

Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor
December 6, 2023
Photo courtesy of TriStar Pictures

REVIEW: ‘Thanksgiving’ slasher teaches that Black Friday is not worth the trouble

Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor
December 2, 2023
Ornella Niankan dribbles the ball before passing it to a teammate. She scored 16 points in her 23 minutes of play on Nov. 20.

Women’s basketball split games Daytona Beach Classic

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
November 26, 2023
(Illustration)

Cookbook project aims to engage adult and online learners with campus

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
November 15, 2023
Cargill Café inside Woolsey Hall. Cargill Café is temporarily closed due to technical difficulties.

Cargill Café temporarily closes due to technical difficulties

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
November 15, 2023
(Illustration)

OPINION: Don’t shame people for not boycotting for Palestine

Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor
November 14, 2023
Jamal Brown watches the ball as Lebrian Jones gets ready to make his next move in a casual game of basketball at the Steve Clark YMCA.

A peek inside basketball culture at on-campus YMCA

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
November 9, 2023
(Illustration)

OPINION: Compiling the best songs for Halloween, the fall season

Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor
October 27, 2023
(Illustration)

OPINION: The real (and sad) history behind the black cat superstition

Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor
October 26, 2023
Participants in the Little Pumpkin Fun Run running to the finish line. The Pumpkin Run is an annual 5k hosted at Wichita State.

Laura Baxter cheers as her and Krista Wagner cross the finish line at the Pumpkin Run. The Pumpkin Run is an annual 5k hosted at Wichita State.

Gabe Walsh and Stephanie Garcia chat before the start of the Pumpkin Run. The Pumpkin Run is an annual 5k hosted at Wichita State.

Tristram Nguyen, dressed up as a pumpkin, runs with children ages 10-12 in the Little Pumpkin Fun Run 1k on Oct. 21.

PHOTOS: Pumpkin Run 2023

Mia Hennen and Jacinda Hall
October 21, 2023
The Ulrich Museum of Art's lactation room for breastfeeding parents.

‘It’s really fantastic’: Wichita State recognized as a breastfeeding-friendly campus

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
October 5, 2023
Spicy Dog from Two Hands Corn Dogs located in Braeburn square. Two Hands Corn dogs offers seven different types of corn dogs from Korean-style to American-style corn dogs.

[Photo] REVIEW: T-swirl crepe ‘takes the crepe’ with delicious, gluten-free treats

Avery Gathright, Reporter
October 3, 2023
(Illustration)

OPINION: Be careful with how many GMOs you consume

Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor
October 2, 2023
The menu at Two Hands Corn Dogs in Braeburn Square. Two Hands serves Korean-style corn dogs as well as other types of street food such as elote.

The Spicy Dog from Two Hands Corn Dogs located in Braeburn Square. Two Hands Corn dogs offers seven different types of corn dogs from Korean-style to American-style corn dogs.

The Spicy Dog from Two Hands Corn Dogs located in Braeburn Square. Two Hands Corn Dogs offers seven different types of corn dogs from Korean-style to American-style.

REVIEW: Two Hands Corn Dogs adds trendy eats to campus

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
September 27, 2023
(Illustration)

OPINION: Despite claims, Dining Hall lacks variety of options

Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor
September 18, 2023
Founder's Day of Giving sign located in front of The Suites. Founder's Day is an opportunity for donors to donate money to Wichita State and show support for various organizations.

[Photo] Wichita State celebrates second Founders’ Day

September 14, 2023
Photo courtesy of Geffen Records

REVIEW: Olivia Rodrigo ‘spills her guts’ with newly released sophomore album

Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor
September 12, 2023
The Wichita State campus on Sept. 7. Since Sept. 6, Wichita has been experiencing unhealthy air quality, which is due to wildfires in Canada.

Wichita experiencing unhealthy air quality

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
September 7, 2023
Morgan Stout leaps to her teammates after the team scored the 15th point in the final set. The team came together to celebrate winning the first game in the Oklahoma exhibition match.

Volleyball wins against Illinois, sweeps Illinois State

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
September 5, 2023
Due to pricing increases for Zoom licenses, Wichita State decided to make the transition from Zoom to Microsoft Teams in 2023. (photo illustration)

WSU ends Zoom license, plans to shift to Microsoft Teams

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
August 31, 2023
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REVIEW: Starbucks’ PSL celebrates 20 years, three new items added to the fall menu

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
August 29, 2023
At the end of the fourth set, the Wichita State Shockers huddle together momentarily. The volleyball team won against the Sooners in their first match since 2012 on Aug. 17.

Volleyball drops two matches and win one in Under Armour Challenge

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
August 28, 2023
The Starship food delivery robot is a new innovation that was intoduced to Wichita State in Fall 2023. The robot delivers food from restaurants in the RSC to your current location on the Starship app.

The Starship food delivery robot is a new innovation that was intoduced to Wichita State in Fall 2023. The robot delivers food from restaurants in the RSC to your current location on the Starship app.

[Photo] OPINION: The WSU food robots should only be used in circumstance

September 5, 2023
The Starship food delivery robot is a new innovation that was intoduced to Wichita State in Fall 2023. The robot delivers food from restaurants in the RSC to your current location on the Starship app.

[Photo] Food delivery robots introduced, able to deliver campus eats

August 19, 2023
The Starship food delivery robot is a new innovation that was intoduced to Wichita State in Fall 2023. The robot delivers food from restaurants in the RSC to your current location on the Starship app.

As part of the renovations for Shocker Grill and Lanes, colored lights and string pins were added to the bowling lanes.

As part of the renovations for Shocker Grill and Lanes, new keypads were added to the bowling lanes.

As part of the renovations for Shocker Grill and Lanes, string pins were added to the bowling lanes.

Jacinda Hall says that people should talk about their wages in the workplace to encourage fair compensation and healthy discussion.

OPINION: You have the right to talk wages, the government says so

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
August 13, 2023
Boss Tea is located in West Wichita. Jacinda Hall writes that the boba shop offers a convenient, new spot for those used to making the drive for a drink.

REVIEW: Wichita’s Boss Tea brings boba, convenience to west siders

Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor
August 13, 2023
The Shocker volleyball team gathers one more time after their 3 - 1 victory over Memphis on Nov. 26, 2022.

Shocker volleyball releases promotional schedule for 2023

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor
August 9, 2023
Kellogg Cold Brew and grilled cheese from Carpe Diem Cafe.

REVIEW: Carpe Diem Cafe ‘seizes the day’ with variety of treats

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
August 7, 2023
The Wichita State water tower on May 4, 2023.

Wichita State, WSU Tech make $1.3 billion impact on state economy

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
August 7, 2023
(Courtesy of IMDb)

REVIEW: ‘Zoey 102’ leaves unanswered questions but satisfies childhood nostalgia

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
August 3, 2023
Oatly ice cream and Italian cream cold brew at Sunflour Cafe & Collective. (Photo illustration)

REVIEW: Sunflour Cafe satisfies environmental, local and dietary needs

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
August 1, 2023
Oatly cce cream and coffee at Sunflour Cafe & Collective. (Photo illustration)

Reporter Jacinda Hall writes about the benefits of traveling with student organizations.

OPINION: Travel with your school organizations, here’s why

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
July 31, 2023
Rideshare dropoff/pickup sign at Riverfront Stadium on July 14, 2023.

Rideshare dropoff/pickup sign at Riverfront Stadium on July 14, 2023.

Fans on front lawn at the Delano entrance of Riverfront stadium on July 14, 2023.`

Fans on front lawn at the Delano entrance of Riverfront stadium on July 14, 2023.

Fans on front lawn at the Delano entrance of Riverfront stadium on July 14, 2023.

Planty AF iced latte at Botanic at GROW located inside GROW Giesen Plant Shop.

REVIEW: GROW introduces coffee to Botanic at GROW menu

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
July 18, 2023
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