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Jacob Unruh

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor

Jacob Unruh is the assistant sports editor for The Sunflower. He is a junior at Wichita State, majoring in journalism and minoring in political science. This is Unruh's first year on staff. He goes by he/him pronouns.

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Rob Curley, editor of the Spokesman-Review, talks to college journalists and advisors at the Kansas Collegiate Media Conference held at Wichita State from April 21-22. Curley said he believes newspapers are the lifeblood of local journalism.

A lot of Red Bulls, ‘really bad ADHD’ and five Ps: Energetic journalist visits native state

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
April 27, 2024
Jordan Rogers waits for a pitch at bat on March 12 in Eck Stadium.

‘That’s just who I am’: How baseball’s Jordan Rogers’ relentless positivity helped him overcome sophomore slump

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
April 27, 2024
Mason Munz, a right-handed pitcher, pitches duing the fourth inning on April 9 against Oklahoma State. Munz allowed three walks and struck out six players.

Baseball uses nine pitchers, loses 3-1 at No. 18 Oklahoma

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2024
Mason Munz walks back to the dugout after at the end of the fourth inning on April 9 against OSU.

Baseball blows two leads in series, swept by No. 9 East Carolina

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
April 23, 2024
Wichita State junior Anne Knuettel won the single match with a 6-2, 6-1 at court four, making it 3-0 for the Shockers. WSU won against UMKC on April 8 with the score of 4-0.

Women’s tennis knocked out in second round of AAC Championship

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
April 22, 2024
Graduate student CC Wong hits the ball during the game against Oklahoma State. The Shockers lost their home game at Wilkins Stadium, 6-5.

Softball’s upset bid comes up short vs. No. 6 Oklahoma State

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
April 17, 2024
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Shocker Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
April 17, 2024
Daniela Abies catches the ball for a rebound on March 9. Abies was named Player of the Game for her double-double; she scored 22 points and 22 rebounds.

Five women’s basketball players enter transfer portal

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2024
Jordan Rogers slides into home plate during the game on April 9 against Oklahoma State.

Baseball blows late lead at Kansas State

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2024
Junior Allison Cooper screams after striking out a player during the top of the 7th inning against OU.

Softball blanked by No. 2 Oklahoma

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2024
Addison Barnard slides to second base on April 6 against Tulsa. Barnard had two hits and two runs.

Softball loses home series against Tulsa

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
April 8, 2024
Graduate student Marcelo Sepulveda returns a shot on April 1 against Tulsa. Sepulveda lost to end the match 4-0 in favor of Tulsa.

‘I couldn’t think of a better way to do it’: Tennis seniors deliver first conference win

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Edo
April 6, 2024
FAFSA delays, glitches cause frustration for Wichita State students and financial aid staff

FAFSA delays, glitches cause frustration for Wichita State students and financial aid staff

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
April 5, 2024
(Photo courtesy of Tim Pernetti)

Tim Pernetti named new American Athletic Conference commissioner

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
April 5, 2024
Freshman Camden Johnson hugs junior Mauricio Millan after winning the baseball game on April 3 against KU.

Back-and-forth game against the University of Kansas ends with walk-off win for baseball

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
April 3, 2024
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Shocker Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
April 2, 2024
Luke Luttrell, Justin Neel and David Hopkins sit and discuss finances for their restaurant Social Tap on a Wednesday afternoon. The alumni all attended Wichita State.

‘A place for everybody’: Former Wichita State students seek to create innovative restaurant space in Social Tap Drinkery

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
March 29, 2024
Kenny Pohto prepares to take a shot at the basket during the Dec. 10 game against South Dakota State at Intrust Bank Arena.

Kenny Pohto becomes fifth men’s basketball player to enter transfer portal

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
March 26, 2024
Junior Colby Rogers runs down the court in the AAC tournament game against the Memphis Tigers.

Men’s basketball’s top scorer, Colby Rogers, enters NCAA transfer portal

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
March 22, 2024
Senior Dayvin Johnson runs to home plate, scoring the first run against Kansas State on March 19. Johnson scored two runs and smacked three hits.

Baseball comes up short vs. Kansas State due to sixth-inning errors

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
March 20, 2024
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Shocker Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
March 19, 2024
‘You’re crushing all of our dreams’: International student speaks on challenging post-graduation job search

‘You’re crushing all of our dreams’: International student speaks on challenging post-graduation job search

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
March 13, 2024
Sophomore forward Daniela Abies looks for a teammate to pass to during the game against Houston on Dec. 4.

‘She’s so relentless’: how Daniela Abies went from limited minutes to women’s basketball’s leading scorer

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2024
DJ McCarty points to a team member to move for a pass. McCarty is a senior at Wichita State and scored 12 points for WSU against UTSA.

Women’s basketball loses on senior night

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
March 4, 2024
Mohamed Shafie, a WSU staff member in research engineering, plays in a match of table tennis.

Wichita State table tennis team strives for national competitive success

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2024
Bijan Cortes jumps to pass the ball to a teammate during the first half of the Feb. 21 game against Tulsa.

No blown lead this time: men’s basketball holds on for win vs UAB

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2024
Freshman Hannah Glennen runs in sprints on Jan. 27 during the Wilson Invitational.

Three Shockers win AAC track and field Championship titles; Wichita State finishes fifth

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2024
Ronnie DeGray III holds onto the ball as he collides with the Tulsa defense on Feb. 21.

Another 10-point lead squandered; men’s basketball loses vs Temple in overtime

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2024
Harlond Beverly jumps as he attempts a layup during the first half of the Feb. 21 game against the University of Tulsa. Beverly scored eight points in the game.

Men’s basketball return to winning ways against Tulsa

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2024
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Behind the scenes of sports content creation at Wichita State

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
February 18, 2024
Redshirt sophomore Jayla Murray attempts to put back a rebound against East Carolina on Feb 4.

Women’s basketball bullied by South Florida

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
February 14, 2024
Craig Porter Jr. dribbles the ball in the game against Tulsa in the 2023 AAC tournament.

Former basketball player Craig Porter Jr. signs four-year deal with Cavaliers

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
February 14, 2024
The Rhatigan Student Center Starbucks on June 15, 2022.

OPINION: Boycott Starbucks for workers, not Palestine

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 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.

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

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2024
Quincy Ballard jumps for the starting tip off of the Feb. 7 match. Wichita State defeated UTSA, 84-64.

Men’s basketball runs away with win vs UTSA

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
February 7, 2024
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‘Have respect for the refs’: Student Officials Association trains Shockers for thankless but necessary job

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
February 6, 2024
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Varsity esports recaps ‘Valorant’ championship victory in fall, looks toward future seasons

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
February 5, 2024
Xavier Bell looks to pass the ball to a Wichita State teammate during the game against Southern Methodist University on Jan. 28.

Men’s basketball blows 14-point lead against Memphis

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
February 5, 2024
Daniela Abies passes the ball to teammate TreZure Jobe during the Jan. 17 match agaisnt Memphis.

Women’s basketball stunned at the buzzer by Temple

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2024
Sophomore Alejandro Jacome delivers a shot in his singles match on Jan. 26. Jacome won his doubles and singles matchups.

Men’s tennis wins tight home opener

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2024
Theodora Chantava swings for the ball during a meet in March 2023.

Women’s tennis breezes past old rivals Creighton and Drake

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
January 25, 2024
Daniela Abies tries to maintain possession of the ball in the fourth quarter of the womens basketball game against Missouri Southern State on Nov. 1.

Women’s basketball washed away by Tulsa

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
January 24, 2024
High jumper Brady Palen warms up on the track as track and field practice begins. Palen is a junior at Wichita State.

Eight Shockers win events in weekend track and field competitions

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2024
Harlond Beverly falls to the ground after colliding with a Memphis player in the second half on Sunday afternoon.

Men’s basketball hot from the field in loss at No.23 Florida Atlantic

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
January 19, 2024
High jumper Brady Palen warms up on the track during a meet in fall 2023.

Track and field breaks records but still finishes third in Kansas Triangular

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
January 16, 2024
Wichita State womens’s tennis team huddles during break. With “Go Shocks!” during match against Omaha at Gensis Rock Road on Mar. 26.

Women’s tennis comes up short in season opener at No. 13 Oklahoma

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 2024
After completing the doubles matches, the WSU tennis team gathers for a team huddle.

Men’s tennis goes 1-2 against Arizona teams to open season

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 2024
Paul Mills looks at his notes as the Shockers suffer a significant point defecit agaisnt KU in the second half. The Shockers fell to 2nd ranked team KU in their last non-conference game on Dec. 30.

Comeback attempt falls short; men’s basketball loses at Temple

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
January 11, 2024
Lily Wu at the mayoral forum hosted at Wichita State on Oct. 18 (File photo).

Lily Wu, incoming Wichita City Council members sworn into office

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
January 9, 2024
The Wichita State womens basketball team huddles together before the start of their Wednesday night match against Missouri Southern State University on Nov. 1.

Slow start dooms women’s basketball against UTSA

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
January 9, 2024
Senior guard Jeniah Thompson looks for a player to pass to during the game against the Houston Huskies on Dec. 4. Thompson played in 17 minutes of the game, scoring 2 points in that time.

Women’s basketball drops third straight at Missouri State

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
December 19, 2023
Ashley Collette and Cole McDaniel work on one of the cars during the Baja Racing meeting on Nov. 29.

Shocker Racing clubs describe lack of funding from SGA, College of Engineering

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
December 8, 2023
Zeeshan Khan plays Mario Kart at the 2023 Shocker Gaming Club Mario Kart tournament. He said that he saw the announcement in the WSU newsletter and came out to have some fun.

Wichita State Mario Kart champion crowned by Shocker Gaming Club

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
December 2, 2023
Outside hitter Brylee Kelly celebrates with her team after a successful play.

Volleyball blazes past UAB on senior night

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
November 28, 2023
HOPE Services displays the #WeSupportU suspenders t-shirt along with some handouts inside their office. The Health Outreach Prevention and Education (HOPE) Services are located inside the Student Wellness Center at the Steve Clark YMCA.

Wichita State wellness outreach program, HOPE services, over a decade in the making

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
November 25, 2023
The Office of Civil Rights, Title IX and ADA Compliance (CTAC) office is located in Lindquist Hall, room 208.

WSU Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance focuses on protecting students from discrimination

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
November 22, 2023
Sophia Rohling spikes the ball over the net to KU. Rohling scored 14 kills during the four sets on Sept. 7.

Volleyball splits road clashes against Rice

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
November 22, 2023
The Wichita State womens basketball team huddles together before the start of their Wednesday night match against Missouri Southern State University on Nov. 1.

Women’s basketball drops road clash against Belmont

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
November 16, 2023
Freshman Chloe Barber sets up for her home run hit near the end of the Sept. 16 game. Barber was one of three home runs hit during the Saturday afternoon game against McLennan.

Four players commit to Wichita State softball

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
November 16, 2023
Morgan Holcomb and Zac Richardson, both theatre performance majors, practice stage kicks. The two were involved in a newly formed Fight Club at Wichita State.

Wichita State Fight Club teaches students stage combat

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
November 11, 2023
Ashtin Meerpohl, director of sports performance for the Wichita State men’s basketball team, works with players in the weight room inside Charles Koch Arena.

New men’s basketball director of sports performance prepares players for excellence on and off court

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
November 9, 2023
Lily Wu speaks to the people attending her watch party on Tuesday night. Wu was elected mayor of Wichita.

Lily Wu wins Wichita mayoral election

Jacob Unruh and Loren Amelunke
November 8, 2023
School board candidates Melody McCray-Miller, Stan Reeser and Ngoc Vuong attend Wichita States school board candidate forum on Oct. 25. All were elected to the school board in the Nov. 7 election.

Wichita city council, school board election results announced

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
November 8, 2023
Junior guard Xavier Bell looks for a teammate to pass to during the game against Rogers State on Oct. 29. The Shockers won, 74-53.

Xavier Bell overcomes shooting slump to take larger role with Wichita State basketball

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
November 7, 2023
Lucy Ndungu, newcomer and one of Wichita States top runners pronounces her name to the audience at the JK Gold Classic meet at Clapp Park. Ndungu finished in first place with a time of 17:42.5 in the 5k.

Ndungu finishes second at cross country conference championships

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
November 3, 2023
Morgan Weber cheers from the sidelines after the Shockers score a point in the fourth set. Weber scored 14 digs throughout the four sets she played on Oct. 20.

Volleyball loses to Florida Atlantic, bounces back with win against Memphis

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
November 2, 2023
School board candidates Melody McCray-Miller, Stan Reeser and Ngoc Vuong attend Wichita States school board candidate forum on Oct. 25. All were elected to the school board in the Nov. 7 election.

USD 259 school board candidates discuss teacher shortages, classroom content, more at forum

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
October 29, 2023
A look at voter turnout at Wichita State.

Voter turnout on the rise at Wichita State

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
October 21, 2023
The Wichita State Shockers celebrate after scoring a point in the first set. Wichita State took the set 25-14.

Volleyball wins two against Tulane to extend winning streak

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
October 16, 2023
Lucy Ndungu, newcomer and one of Wichita States top runners pronounces her name to the audience at the JK Gold Classic meet at Clapp Park. Ndungu finished in first place with a time of 17:42.5 in the 5k.

Lucy Ndungu uses self-confidence and faith to excel at cross country

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
October 9, 2023
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Wichita State student parents manage responsibilities and kids while going to school full-time

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
October 8, 2023
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OPINION: GMOs are part of the solution, not the problem

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
September 30, 2023
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Newly-formed kickboxing club trains up beginners for self-defense, discipline

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
September 28, 2023
Lucy Ndungu, newcomer and one of Wichita States top runners comes across the finish line. Ndungu finished in first place in the JK Classic the a time of 17:42.5 in the 5k.

Numerous Shockers set personal bests at Greeno/Dirksen Invitational

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
September 23, 2023
The WSU volleyball starting players huddle together before the start of the first set against Colorado on Sept. 9. This matchup was Colorados first time facing Wichita State.

Wichita State volleyball returns key players to build on last season

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
September 12, 2023
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OPINION: Wichita’s bus system requires revitalization

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
September 11, 2023
Players get set up to recieve the ball during the match against the University of Colorado. This matchup was the last of three during the Shocker Volleyball Classic.

‘Embarrassed’: Volleyball swept by Colorado

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
September 11, 2023
Chad Kissell, the new assistant tennis coach, feeding balls on Sept. 7.

Men’s tennis assistant coach instills professional mindset into Wichita State team

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
September 8, 2023
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Wichita State ultimate frisbee club on the rise heading into fourth year

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
September 1, 2023
Keenan Lee, a senior studying computer science, plays League of Legends during the Esports Hub Open House. The event was hosted by Campus Recreation in the Heskett Center on Aug. 23.

Esports open house introduces students to competitive college gaming

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
August 25, 2023
Outside hitter Brylee Kelly celebrates with her team after a successful play.

Brylee Kelly named Volleyball Preseason Conference Co-Player of the Year

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
August 23, 2023
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