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Kristy Mace

Kristy Mace, Photo Editor

Kristy Mace is the photo editor for The Sunflower. She's majoring in psychology. Currently a junior, Mace hopes to go on to get her Ph.D. and become a neuropsychologist. She also plays for Wichita State's bowling team and does professional photography aside from The Sunflower.

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Morgan Weber runs a lap around the arena with her team high fiving fans. Wichita State won against Charlotte, 3-0 on Sept. 23.

PHOTOS: Volleyball vs. Charlotte 49ers

Kristy Mace, Photo Editor
September 26, 2023
A goat chews grass from one of the lots by the innovation campus on Sept. 14. There was a total of 140 goats on campus.

[Photo] ‘It’s an all-around benefit’: Goats visit WSU Campus

September 19, 2023
The Wichita State table tennis team practices at the Sunset Banquet Hall on Sept. 12.

[Photo] ‘Lifelong sport’: Table tennis team embraces competition, community

September 14, 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.

[Photo] Wichita State volleyball returns key players to build on last season

September 12, 2023
Andrea Glessner, a staff member with Wichita State, waits before her blood draw. The Blood Draw event, hosted on Sept. 5 and 6, took place in the RSC.

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Ryan Hughes, a member of the community, sits as he is prepped for the blood draw. The Blood Drive event was hosted in the Ballroom of the RSC on Sept. 5 and 6.

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Dr. James Smith finishes his time at the Blood Drive event on Sept. 6. He was assisted by Jeanann Q., who is with the American Red Cross that hosted the drive. Dr. Smith is a cardiovascular doctor, when asked about the event he said, There is a critical need for blood, and I want to give back.

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Cockroaches and other bugs in a trap on the floor of the basement of Elliott Hall on Sept. 6.

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Cockroaches and other bugs in a trap on the floor of the basement of Elliott Hall on Sept. 6.

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Cockroaches and other bugs in a trap on the floor of the basement of Elliott Hall on Sept. 6.

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Victor DiMartino

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Photo of the Okere Administration Should Resign flyer in Hubbard Hall on Sept. 6.

[Photo] Okere administration impeachment petition circulates on campus, SGA president responds

September 6, 2023
Attendees of the Smores and Oars event on Aug. 30 had the option of sitting around a bonfire and creating their own smores. Aside from the food, attendees could learn how to row with the team, paddle board, kayak, and play yard games.

[Photo] Shocker Rowing hosts sixth annual S’mores and Oars

September 1, 2023
Tyler Guthrie

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Piper Pinnetti

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Makenzie Leigh

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Jocelynn Cavender

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Ainsley Smyth

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Gabriel Fonseca, interim executive director of Student Engagement, poses with Valerie Paunetto, the director of legislative affairs and policy for SGA, at the photo booth on Aug. 30. The ODI open house event was hosted in the ODI office, on the second floor in the RSC.

[Photo] Interim executive director of student engagement wants ODI to be ‘home away from home’

August 31, 2023
The blue super moon on Aug. 30.

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The blue super moon on Aug. 30.

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Alle Fielding builds her smore at the Smores and Oars event on Aug. 30. Fielding is a Wichita State Alumni, recieving her most recent certificate in the summer.

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John goes fishing with his dad and brother at the Smores and Oars event on Aug. 30.

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Shelby Fuqua helps show attendees how to use the row machines. Fuqua is an anthropology student, and is in her senior season with the rowing team.

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Raymond Tollison, a former graduate student at Baker University, paddle boards during the Smores and Oars event. The event was hosted at Boats and Bikes, where Shocker Rowing practices.

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Mother Lili Solorzano and daughter Alice kayak in the river during Smores and Oars on Aug. 30. The event was hosted at Boats & Bikes, where the rowing team practices throughout the year.

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Kylie LeValley

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Students from the College of Fine Arts cheer during the initial roll call of the 2023 games. Fine arts won the games a couple of years ago, in 2021.

PHOTOS: Clash of Colleges

Kristy Mace and Shelby DuVall
August 30, 2023
Mel Bright

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Lee Frank

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Cameryn Davis

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Salsabila Attaria

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Melanie Rivera-Cortez

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Students from the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences celebrate after they are announced as the 2023 Clash of Colleges winners. This marks the colleges first win in the Clash.

PHOTOS: Clash of the Colleges

Kristy Mace, Photo Editor
August 29, 2023
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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.

[Photo] Esports open house introduces students to competitive college gaming

August 25, 2023
Mason Lang and Jareese Miller go head-to-head in a round of Rocket League. The freshmen played on a big screen while many others watch as part of the Esports Hub Open House.

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Jayce Lamb, a filmaking major, sits amongst the group as he plays a round on the big screen. The freshman played a round of Super Smash Bros Ultimate at Aug. 23 Esports Hub Open House.

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Jayce Lamb, a filmaking major, sits amongst the group as he plays a round on the big screen. The freshman played a round of Super Smash Bros Ultimate at Aug. 23 Esports Hub Open House.

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On Aug. 23, Campus Recreation hosted the Esports Hub Open House in the Heskett Center. Attendees had the option to play single player games at a computer, or join the group around the big screens.

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Outside hitter Brylee Kelly celebrates with her team after a successful play.

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

August 23, 2023
Freshman Calianne Jackson lounges in the pool during the Campus Recreation event on Aug. 17. Jackson attended the event with friends and said it, gave me one last moment of summer.

PHOTOS: Pool Party

Kristy Mace and Nithin Reddy Nagapur
August 19, 2023
James Cox does a cannonball off of the tall diving board during the pool party on Aug. 17. Cox is an incoming freshman who will be studying aerospace engineering.

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Michael Munter, an incoming freshman studying mechanical engineering, plays a round of cornhole with a few of his peers.

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Candice Reimer - cropped

[Photo] ‘If it scares me, I know I should do it’: Nursing grad reflects on academic, emergency room experiences

May 8, 2023
Wichita State University campus view from the third floor balcony of the Rhatigan Student Center on May 2.

[Photo] Wichita State to increase tuition next fall

June 15, 2023
Wichita State University campus view from the third floor balcony of the Rhatigan Student Center on May 2.

[Photo] 'Multifacted concern’: What student retention looks like at Wichita State

May 3, 2023
Wichita State University campus view from the third floor balcony of the Rhatigan Student Center on May 2.

[Photo] Wichita State experiences network outage on first day of fall semester

August 21, 2023
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[Photo] Photographer finds passion for optometry through study of cameras

May 2, 2023
Lauryn Ogden, a senior studying physical education secondary, claps after sinking her bag into the hole scoring three points. Beside Ogden, opponent Daniel Mies removed his hat and grabbed his head in shock. Mies is the Vice President of the PE club and played as part of the Bag Hags team during the April 29 tournament.

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Opponents high five after the conclusion of their match. Team T&A (right) won over the Good Guys (left), thus moving on in the tournament bracket.

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During the Cornhole Intramural Tournament on April 29, team Bag Hags takes on team Feeling Corny in the winners bracket. The event had 18 participating teams in their double elimination style torunament.

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A member of the team T&A throws her bag to the other board. In this match, T&A was victorious over team Good Guys.

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Member of the team T&A throws her bag during her first match in the losers bracket. Team T&A beat the Good Guys, and moved on in the tournament bracket.

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Brittany Stratton is a local community that participated in Saturdays Cornhole Tournament. Stratton was one of two members in playing as the Good Guys.

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The Physical Education Program Coordinator, Olivia Butler, plays a match versus Daniel Mies, Vice President of PE Club. Butler helped run the Cornhole Tournament on Saturday.

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Daniel Mies, the Vice President of PE Club, throws his second bag in the round. Mies played with teammate Dylan Duncan, a sophmore at Wichita State.

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Trinity Conley laughs with a player on another team during Saturdays tournament. Conley played with teammate Cassie Pauls as the team Bags and Bougie.

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Members of opposing teams shake hands after the completion of a game. In this round, The Bean Baggers faced The Eliminators in the losers bracket, and The Bean Baggers moved on.

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Kristin Kelley throws a bean bag to the board in the match against the Bean Baggers. Kelley is on the Eliminators team, and she is a PE teacher at East High School.

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On Saturday April 29, Wichita States Physical Education program ran the Cornhole Intramural Tournament for Human Performance Studies. The tournament consisted of 18 teams who competed in double elimination style for a $100 cash prize.

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A young community member walks and plays with the various yard games available on April 29. Saturdays Cornhole Intramural Tournament offered raffles, food trucks, and yard games for everyone.

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Daniel Mies throws a bag to teammate Dylan Duncans board during a practice game inbetween matches. The two played in Saturdays tournament under the name Bag Hags.

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Gaby Lanve takes throws the first bag of her turn. Lanve played for Shuck Dynasty along side teammate Drew Geiger.

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Gaby Lanve takes throws the first bag of her turn. Lanve played for Shuck Dynasty along side teammate Drew Geiger.

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Joanna Nichols throws the second bag of her turn. Nichols participated in Saturdays Cornhole Intramural Tournament with teammate Tyler Smith, both alumni of Wichita State.

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Tyler Smith throws the first bag of his turn. Smith attended the tournament with teammate Joanna Nichols, the duo wore elephant and Elmo hats as their uniforms.

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One participant of Saturdays Cornhole Tournament throws a bag. The event was hosted by Human Performance Studies (HPS), a student organization on campus.

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Drew Geiger throws his bag in attempt to score more points than opposing player Joanna Nichols. Geiger played for the team Shuck Dynasty with Gaby Lanve.

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Halle Rico watches her teammate throw the bean bags across to the board. Rico played with her partner as the team Bean Baggers.

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The Andover YMCA one year after it was hit by a tornado.

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The Andover YMCA on April 28, 2023, almost a year after it was hit by a tornado on April 29, 2022.

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The Andover YMCA on April 28, 2023, almost a year after it was hit by a tornado on April 29, 2022.

[Photo] Student reflects on nearly losing family to tornado a year ago

April 29, 2023
The Wichita State Rowing teams competed in the Plains Regionals Regatta on April 23 at the Boats and Bikes on River Vista. They placed first in the womens 1x, Womens Novice 8+ heat 2, and the mens Novice 8+.

PHOTOS: Plains Regional Regatta

Madeline Bell and Kristy Mace
April 26, 2023
Chick-Fil-A is located on the first floor of the RSC.

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Chick-fil-A is located on the first floor of the RSC. The restauraunt will close for remodeling over the summer.

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Camryn Compton (#44) hits a fly ball out to infield in the bottom of the fourth inning, Houston player catched it for the putout. Compton was at bat three times against Houston on Sunday.

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Krystin Nelson (#21) hits a grounded ball out through to first base. Lainee Brown (#22) is left stranded at the end of the inning.

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After Houston grounded out and struck out twice, Shockers gather before transitioning to the bottom of the inning.

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Sydney McKinney (#25) swings at a pitch in the first inning. McKinney was up to bat three times against Houston during Sundays game.

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Sydney McKinney (#25) runs to second base following a hit by Lauren Lucas (#28). Lucas singled through right field during the third inning.

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Lainee Brown (#22) catches a ball giving Houston player a strike. Brown had eight putouts against Houston on Sunday.

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