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Lydia Steeby

Lydia Steeby, Reporter

Lydia Steeby is a first-year reporter for The Sunflower. She’s lived in Wichita her whole life and loves to be outside. A freshman, she is an undecided major exploring different career paths involving writing. Steeby also enjoys reading, playing the trumpet and making art.

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Photo courtesy of Rhonda Lewis

Professor Rhonda Lewis uncovers field of community psychology

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
June 14, 2024
Dancers perform "Clear Elevation (World Premiere)" by guest choreographer Darrell Grand Moultrie at the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theater on April 25. The show was held in Wilner Auditorium from April 25 to 28.

From musical theatre to dance theatre, senior faces the final curtain

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
May 2, 2024
Trio office, located in Grace Wilki Hall, on April 29. Trio provides services to students from first generation and limited income families as well as students with disabilities.

TRIO Student Support Services and nationally recognized speaker join forces to maximize student potential

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
May 1, 2024
Photo courtesy of the Forensic Science Society at Wichita State

Forensic Science Society dispels myths about field, discusses club

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
February 27, 2024
Jeniah Thompson looks around the court for a teammate to pass the ball to on Dec. 1.

Senior basketball player looks to utilize her year of eligibility following graduation

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
February 21, 2024
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REVIEW: By wing, paw or flipper, keep warm with animal hats

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
February 15, 2024
Silvia Cotacachi sells indigenous art at SAC's Maker Market. The Maker Market featured local artists and their handmade creations on the first floor of RSC.

Maker Market highlights small businesses in the Wichita area

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
November 15, 2023
Andruw Hoopes and Congressman Ron Estes pose for a photo. Courtesy of Andruw Hoopes

‘Pivotal role’: Former Washington DC interns speak about their experiences

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
November 8, 2023
Participants from a previous year in the Washington, D.C., and Topeka internship program pose for a photo. Courtesy of Wichita State

Internship program gives students firsthand experience in the world of politics

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
November 7, 2023
Aerospace Engineering student Benjamin Kraus grins after correctly answering a question during the Shockers Vote! Coalition trivia event for Vote Early Day. Questions ranged in topics, from popular culture quizzes to civic engagement-based trivia.

Shockers Vote! Coalition encourages students to vote through trivia 

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
October 31, 2023
Participants of the 5k Pumpkin Run on Oct. 21 begin the race chaperoned by WuShock. $1 from each registration went to the Shocker Support Locker, a campus resources for students, faculty and staff.

Pumpkin Run at Wichita State encourages return to athleticism

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
October 24, 2023
Sir Devon prepares to joust. On Sept. 30, members of the Heroic Knights of Old joined the Great Plains Renaissance and Scottish Festival.

Great Plains renaissance festival combines modern, historical culture

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
October 5, 2023
Coleen Pugh, vice provost of research and dean of the graduate school, hosted a workshop on Sept. 14 about completing applications for the National Science Foundation fellowship.

Vice Provost for Research breaks down application process for competitive National Science Fellowship stipend

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
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.

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

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
September 19, 2023
Aliyah Welters, an assistant coach for Wichita State's track and field team, watches runners at the Sept. 12 practice. Welters helps coach pole vaulters on the team.

New pole vaulting, assistant track and field coach brings positivity to WSU team

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
September 12, 2023
Kathy Downes, retiring dean of university libraries, speaks with a guest at her retirement reception on Aug. 31.

‘An incredible journey’: Dean of Libraries celebrates retiring after 43 years at WSU

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
September 3, 2023
Graduate students Shivaam Pawar and Bharath Reddy play a Mario Bro. game at the gaming club stall at RecFest on Aug. 22.

RecFest showcases typical and unique athletic options on campus

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
August 24, 2023
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