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Julia Nightengale

Julia Nightengale, Reporter

Julia Nightengale is a third-year reporter for The Sunflower, previously working as a Copy Editor and News Editor.  Nightengale is a graduate student working on a master's degree in social work.

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Xavier Bell participates in an interview at Media Day on Oct. 18. Bell started in his first game as a Shocker in an exhibtion game against Newman on Nov. 2. The Shockers won 83-52.

Wichita native reflects on his early years and decision to come back home

November 7, 2022
Kansas Supreme Court Justice Melissa Standridge converses with students. On Wednesday, Oct. 12, Justice Standridge talked with students studying law and criminal justice before speaking before the audience.

‘We’re nerds:’ Kansas Supreme Court Justices describe what they do in a day

October 15, 2022
Candles light up the artwork presented at the vigil for Iranian women killed on September 30, 2022. After a speech was given, the candles were lit, and a picture was taken of the group who attended.

‘Let’s stay on the right side of history:’ Vigil for Iranian women held in Wichita

October 2, 2022
Junior Denae Sawyer walks past the Flats and Suits to clear her mind on Sept. 27. Sawyer frequently walks around campus feeling safe due to the officers on campus and the Guardian App.

Students and WSU police reflect on campus safety

October 1, 2022
Lily Mitchell teaches a first grade class at Dodge Literacy Magnet Elementary.

‘We’re suffering now:’ Student teachers make sacrifices in personal lives for education

September 28, 2022
Freshman Niya Burks shows off her hat during Western Bingo on Sept. 22 in the RSC. The student with the best western hat would select the next Bingo card.

Freshmen saddle up for Western Bingo Night 

September 24, 2022
Illustration by Wren Johnson / The Sunflower

OPINION: Unpaid practicum field experience for social work students creates an unfair financial burden

September 9, 2022
Alexus Scott, Student Diversity Program Coordinator for the ODI, interacts with students during the Men of Excellence and Phenomenal Women Meet & Greet event on Aug. 25 in the RSC.

Men of Excellence and Phenomenal Women meet and greet brings students of color together

August 27, 2022
Samantha Chang works with a new student at the front desk of the Campus Credit Union on Aug. 19. Chang is an accounting major at WSU and said one of the perks of working in the RSC is the free student parking pass.

RSC student workers look forward to making connections

August 22, 2022
Jacob Tubach, former Speaker of the Student Senate observes campus life on April 29, 2022.

Previous Speaker of the Senate hopes to change voting culture in America

May 15, 2022
The RSC (Rhatigan Student Center) on Nov. 18, 2021.

Summer hours for places on campus

May 13, 2022
Ella Ihrig transitions Andruw Hoopes, the new Chief of Staff, into her previous position on May 2. Ihrig said that the position came with many different responsibilities.

Previous SGA Chief of Staff reflects on resilience building during college

May 12, 2022
News Editor Julia Nightengale gets contact info from an Andover community member on Saturday, April 30. The City of Andover suffered an EF-3 tornado the day before.

Nightengale: I found the new me

May 5, 2022
A panel held on Earth Day to discuss sustainability at WSU on April 22, 2022 in room 208 of Hubbard Hall.

Committee focuses on sustainability efforts at WSU

April 28, 2022
Senator John Kirk is sworn in as Speaker of the Senate on April 27, 2022.

Harassment allegations surface during SGA speaker of the senate deliberations

April 28, 2022
Wichita States ShiftSpace Gallery hosts an opening reception for From Lima to Wichita on July 2nd.

Shiftspace Gallery criticized a Student Government senator, now it could lose its funding

April 21, 2022
Students, who served Indian food, make to-go boxes at Interfest, an event organized by the International Student Union on April 13 by the Neff Hall Courtyard.

Interfest brings connection and cultural foods

April 15, 2022
Student Body President Olivia Gallegos (left) and Vice President Mitchell Adamson (right).

Gallegos, Adamson next student body president, VP

April 14, 2022
SGA Treasurer Zachary James gives a report at the SGA meeting on April 13.

Shiftspace charged with violating SGA election code, appealing to the Student Supreme Court

April 14, 2022
Student Senators at last weeks SGA meeting

Student senate passes student fees bill, funds Shiftspace through reserves

April 7, 2022
A group of volunteers at United Way for Wu’s Big Event.

Community Service Board encourages students to give back

April 2, 2022
REVIEW: “Fresh” gives a new take on the cannibal horror genre

REVIEW: “Fresh” gives a new take on the cannibal horror genre

April 1, 2022
Senators listen to speakers during public forum at the student senate meeting on March 30, 2022.

Members of Shiftspace Gallery speak at SGA public forum against the proposed budget cut

April 1, 2022
File photo from 2020. The Sedgwick County Health Department will be offering free vaccines every Wednesday in April at the Charles Koch Arena.

Vaccine clinics open every Wednesday in April at Koch Arena

March 29, 2022
Wichita States ShiftSpace Gallery hosts an opening reception for From Lima to Wichita on July 2nd.

Shiftspace Gallery starts petition to reinstate funding

March 16, 2022
Byran Perez-Moreno, pre-dental freshman, tells The Sunflower that WSU made the right move removing the mask mandate, allowing students to choose for themselves on March 9.

Students share opinions about new mask rules on campus

March 11, 2022
John Kirk, senator of Fine Arts, at Wichita State University, fully fund the request the Student Involevemnt Seal. The comity met Tuesday morning and asked for $725,465.

Student Fees Committee proposes 2.7% increase to student service fee

March 10, 2022
Shocker Fit Instructor Tristram Nguyen signs students up for a game. Shocker Fit offered free health classes for students to take in the Heskett Center.

Wellness expo empowers students with resources in the community

March 2, 2022
Kaye Monk-Morgan speaks about the history of the University Village Proposal and what it means for the Wichita State community.

University Village proposal puts buildings in student parking lots

February 24, 2022
Screenshot from Wednesdays student government meeting, where the student senate voted to censure a student senator after a false statement

SGA censures Senator Samuel McCrory over statement they say is false

February 16, 2022
The participants of the capture-the-flag team that placed in the top 15% of the nation. From left to right, Nicholas Ridpath, Nathan Wallace, Brendan Albright and Matthew Minter.

Applied computing students compete in capture-the-flag competition, placing in top 15% of nation

February 16, 2022
Richard Muma, president, shakes hands with Sondra Langel, widow of Dick Smith. Muma thanked Langel during his speech for the generosity of her family.

Late Richard ‘Dick’ Smith gifts $11 million to KU and Wichita State for scholarships

February 9, 2022
OPINION: Finding the right balance between school and work

OPINION: Finding the right balance between school and work

February 3, 2022
Screenshot from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Facebook livestream of the 14th annual MLK commemoration.

Office of Diversity and Inclusion holds 14th annual MLK commemoration, focused on building bridges

January 27, 2022
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion held their first Black Excellence listening session on January 25th, 2022 in the RSC. Faculty members rotated between tables of students to facilitate conversation and write down comments.

Black Excellence listening sessions give students a place to voice their perspective

January 26, 2022
OPINION: Work smarter not harder — Take a pre-session class

OPINION: Work smarter not harder — Take a pre-session class

January 26, 2022
The new logo for Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership, previously known as Student Involvement.

Student Involvement changes name to SEAL, new emphasis on engagement

January 19, 2022
The Flats is a private apartment complex located on Innovation Campus.

Housing and Residence life implements new security measures for overnight guests

January 14, 2022
Everyone helps raise the first wall at the wall raising ceremony hosted by Wichita Habitat for Humanity and Wichita State University on Dec. 1.

Habitat for Humanity partners with WSU to build home near campus for family of five

December 2, 2021
Steve Clark, architect, describes how Clinton Hall will be renovated on Nov. 10 during the SGA meeting. The building will be turned into a Shocker Success Center with 17 different programs located inside.

Clinton Hall to start renovation in summer, become Shocker Success Center

November 18, 2021
Jouquin Fox, president of the Fairmount College Student Advisory Committee, writes poetry in Ablah library on Nov. 10, 2021. He is a junior junior double majoring in creative writing and English language and literature.

Advocate for the artist: Poetry student hopes to create more job opportunities for creative minds

November 12, 2021
Netflixs mini-series Maid shows what it is like to struggle in modern day America

‘Maid’ on Netflix tells the real story of people struggling to survive in modern day America

November 11, 2021
Alice Fitzgerald, The Green Group president, and Chris Hepner, applications engineer at NetApp, discuss future plans and events with other Green Group members on Nov. 10, 2021. The group has weekly meetings on Wednesdays.

The Green Group plans future sustainability events, partners with NetApp

November 11, 2021
Senators at the SGA meeting on Nov 10, 2021. A bill regarding transferring RSO granting authority to Student Involvement was rejected during the meeting.

Senate rejects bill that would transfer RSO granting authority to Student Involvement

November 11, 2021
Junior Mariah McKinney dribbles the ball during media day on Oct. 13 inside Charles Koch Arena.

McKinney excited to play in her home state and inspire siblings to accomplish their dreams

November 8, 2021
Freshman Kenny Pohto celebrates with Dexter Dennis and Steele Gaston-Chapman after winning the three-point contest during Shocker Madness on Oct. 12.

An inside look at Kenny Pohto’s transition to Division I basketball

November 8, 2021
Jane Asinde drives towards the basket during the exhibition game against Missouri Southern State on Nov. 4 inside Charles Koch Arena.

What you need to know about Jane Asinde

November 8, 2021
Senators Jade Warden and Omarian Brantley at the SGA meeting on Nov 3, 2021. A bill regarding transferring authority of recognizing student organizations to Student Involvement was tabled until next week.

SGA tables bill that would transfer authority to recognize student organizations to Student Involvement

November 4, 2021
OPINION: We need to do a better job of promoting social work as a career

OPINION: We need to do a better job of promoting social work as a career

November 1, 2021
Amy Ross holds a sign in support of Professor Karen Countryman-Roswurm. A protest was held outside of the Metroplex to call for accountability from WSU administrators on Oct. 29, 2021.

Protesters call for accountability from WSU administration following professor’s lawsuit against university

October 29, 2021
Rija Khan talks about the work she has done during her second year as student president on Oct. 20 in the RSC.

Two-term SGA president continues year with excitement

October 26, 2021
King Sanders, a masters student, describes his passion for shaping the next generation and the path he took to get there.

Master’s student returns to school with the goal to shape the next generation

October 21, 2021
Aaron Tollefson, a sophomore in Sport Management, describes his first year at Wichita during COVID-19.

‘Hit the Ground Running:’ Sophomore doesn’t let COVID-19 keep him from following passions

October 15, 2021
Senators discuss legislation at their meeting on Oct. 13.

Student senate moves to table granting Turning Point USA RSO status

October 15, 2021
Senators discuss legislation during their meeting on Oct. 13, 2021.

Student senate passes new code of ethics and conduct, with changes from original bill

October 14, 2021
Caleb Brown, a senior majoring in Aerospace Engineering, reflects on his classes and progress through school on Oct. 6, 2021.

Mid semester check-in: students reflect on exams, mental health and other topics

October 9, 2021
Student senators John Kirk, Ella Perkins, Tayton Majors and Omarian Brantley sit during a student senate meeting on Oct. 6, 2021.

Updated SGA code of ethics and conduct receives first read from senate

October 8, 2021
Cameron Boyd discusses what Spectrum stands for and how they are a safe place on campus for students on Oct. 6 outside the Rhatigan Student Center.

Spectrum: LGBTQ and Allies creates safe space for students to make connections

October 7, 2021
OPINION: How to navigate your evolving relationship with your parents during college

OPINION: How to navigate your evolving relationship with your parents during college

September 27, 2021
A glimpse into Wednesday’s student senate

A glimpse into Wednesday’s student senate

September 26, 2021
OPINION: We need to stop trying to retell fairytales in today’s society — it never makes sense

OPINION: We need to stop trying to retell fairytales in today’s society — it never makes sense

September 24, 2021
Cashier Maureen Coleman swipes a students meal card in the Shocker Dining Hall.

What students need to know about dining options on campus

September 23, 2021
Students marching from Shocker Hall to the University Police department as a part of their protest Friday. The protest was calling for immediate action from the university police department after alleged sexual assault on campus.

Students hold protest calling for immediate action from UPD following alleged sexual assault

September 17, 2021
Nursing sophomore Lindsay Dexter works with an embroidery machine in GoCreate on Sept. 15

GoCreate offering free memberships to students for a limited time

September 16, 2021
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, Senator Jerry Moran visit campus to discuss new 777 passenger-to-freighter project

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, Senator Jerry Moran visit campus to discuss new 777 passenger-to-freighter project

September 9, 2021
The media resources center

Media resources center: The hidden hero for faculty during COVID-19

August 27, 2021
Wichita State students pies two of the Black Student Union during their Pie a cabinet member event on Aug. 23.

Black Student Union holds series of events to welcome students back to campus

August 25, 2021
‘More hands, less work’: Community garden invites students to get involved

‘More hands, less work’: Community garden invites students to get involved

August 19, 2021
Brien Bolin, the Associate Dean of Student Success, discusses the steps a student should take when they have problems with a professor on Aug. 18, 2021.

Having troubles with a professor? Here’s what to do

August 18, 2021
President Rick Muma poses for a photo after helping this student load up their belongings to move into Shocker Hall at WSU on August 13

Move in with Muma: University President assists new freshman on move-in day

August 13, 2021
Julianna Meinecke, a sophomore at Wichita State, explains goals for this upcoming fall semester on Aug. 5 inside the Rhatigan Student Center.

Sophomores return to campus after a year of online learning, hoping for normalcy

August 12, 2021
Dr. Anthony Muscat, the new College of Engineering Dean, describes his plans for the university as he settles into his new position at Wichita State on July 29.

New College of Engineering Dean focuses on keeping students at the forefront

August 4, 2021
Marcie Young gets interviewed inside the Student Wellness Center on Thursday, July 29.

Classroom wellness study aims to help students feel connected and supported

July 30, 2021
Wichita State student Alice Fitzgerald, president of The Green Group, talks about the new recycling bins to be placed in the Flats and the Suites at WSU on July 21, 2021.

Green Group receives grant from Evergy for new recycling bins in Flats and Suites

July 25, 2021
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion works to bring inclusivity to campus. Their office is located on the second floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

‘Be your full self’: ODI discusses creating a campus for LGBTQ students to thrive

July 7, 2021
An inside look at SGAs 64th session

An inside look at SGA’s 64th session

July 6, 2021
Screenshot of a video posted on SGAs Facebook page. Mandatory Title IX training for WSU students opens July 1st, 2021.

Mandatory Title IX training introduced to create a culture of safety

July 3, 2021
Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes located in the basement of Rhatigan Student Center

My top five favorite places to eat on campus

July 1, 2021
President of Sigma Lambda Beta Luis Banda discusses the Dreamers Scholarship during an interview with The Sunflower inside the Rhatigan Student Center June 17, 2021. The Dreamers Scholarship is a program tailored to provide financial support for DACA recipients and undocumented students at WSU.

Dreamers scholarship gives DACA recipients, undocumented students at WSU financial support

June 21, 2021
Tulips bloom by the WIchita State sign at the 17th Street entrance.

LEAD program aims to give students more accessibility to law school

June 18, 2021
courtesy photo

OPINION: Why TV shows should quit while they are ahead

June 9, 2021
Senior Noor Abdalla speaks during the vigil honoring Palestinians on May 30.

Candlelight vigil honors the Palestinian lives lost and encourages people to educate themselves

June 2, 2021
The panel discusses the use of plastics and how people can bring more sustainability to their lives.

Movement of plastics industry toward sustainability: panel discussion

May 3, 2021
Laura Lapp works for Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services. She spoke about how Chartwells is going green.

Laura Lapp discusses sustainability efforts in colleges across the country

April 26, 2021
New coordinator aims to provide student athletes a safe space to discuss mental health

New coordinator aims to provide student athletes a safe space to discuss mental health

April 25, 2021
Ulrich Virtual Series with Renée Stout reflects on what inspires her artwork

Ulrich Virtual Series with Renée Stout reflects on what inspires her artwork

April 16, 2021
OPINION: Dear WSU, can we please stop using Blackboard?

OPINION: Dear WSU, can we please stop using Blackboard?

April 16, 2021
Final Coffee and Conversation event of spring focuses on inclusion, embracing change

Final Coffee and Conversation event of spring focuses on inclusion, embracing change

April 16, 2021
Barton International Group

Barton International Group gives students the opportunity to work for local businesses in Wichita

April 10, 2021
David Perez sits in front of his passion, the organ. He is a graduate student looking for a life of playing the organ.

From Cuba to Wichita: Student brings his passion for the organ overseas

April 2, 2021
On Wednesday March 31 Wichita State hosted a virtual panel discussion titled “Speaking Freely on Freedoms of Expressions” discussing the right students have through the First Amendment to share their viewpoints without retaliation from the university.

Freedom of Expression Panel highlights what student should know about their First Amendment rights

April 1, 2021
Office for Student Money Management provides free financial assistance to students

Office for Student Money Management provides free financial assistance to students

March 29, 2021
Amira Coleman is a senior double majoring in music education with an emphasis on special education and vocal performance.

Music education major notes her passion for teaching music

March 26, 2021
African American Faculty and Staff Association creates a safe space for Black community members

African American Faculty and Staff Association creates a safe space for Black community members

March 17, 2021
Dr. Chandler Puritty hosted a virtual chat on March 10, that was about diversity and inclusion in the science field.

Dr. Chandler Puritty discusses diversity and inclusion in science

March 12, 2021
Angelique Banh is of the two winners for the women’s innovation award. Banh is a graduate student in business administration.

Wichita State student on path to create a sustainable clothing business

March 8, 2021
RanD Shine virtually preformed his magic for WSU students.

Ran-D Shine: Magician performs impossible tricks through a webcam

March 7, 2021
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