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Madeline Bell

Madeline Bell, Former photographer

Bell was a photographer for The Sunflower. Bell absolutely loves slasher films; she says the more blood, the better. A goal of hers is to travel and never stay idle. Bell uses she/her pronouns.
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"Twice Removed: Native American Life After Relocation" was created by local librarian and Comanche filmmaker Daniel Pewewardy, who wanted to share with the Wichita community the present-day Indigenous life using different elements of the culture. The exhibition will be at the Wichita Art Museum until Nov. 26 with free admission for WSU students.

Wichita State student Valeria Mota looks at the ledger art done by local artists in the "Twice Removed: Native American Life after Relocation" exhibition. "It is cool to see different ways of art in unconventional ways, like ledger art," Mota said about the exhibition.

Defensive specialist and libero Gabi Maas shouts with joy during the game on Sept. 7 at Charles Koch Arena. Gabi Maas had seven assists and 18 digs against the Jayhawks on "Yellow Out" night.

Libero and defense specialist Annalie Heliste dives for the ball in the second set during Sept. 7's game versus the Kansas Jayhawks at Charles Koch Arena. Heliste performed a grand total of 10 digs in the match lost to Kansas, 3-1 being the final score.

Blocker Morgan Stout and setter Izzi Strand block against Kansas on Sept. 7 at Charles Koch Arena for "Yellow Out" night. Strand had a total of 36 assists during the game.

Students play basketball in the Heskett Center pool on Aug. 23 at the Beach Party, hosted by Campus Recreation.

PHOTOS: Beach Party

Madeline Bell, Photographer
August 26, 2023
Enrish Patdu laughs while swimming at the Beach Party event. Campus Recreation hosted the event in the Heskett Center where students were able to swim and hang out in their eight-lane pool on Aug. 23.

Raymond Tollison, a graduate business student, triesto stay afloat during the Beach Party hosted by Campus Recreation at the Heskett Center on August 23. Tollison said, "I think the real reason to be here is the friends you make along the way."

Students enjoy the cool water in the Heskett Center during the first week back to school. Campus Recreation hosted the Beach Party in the Heskett Center, allowing students to swim and hang out in their eight-lane pool on Aug. 23.

Students play ball at the Beach Party event. Campus Recreation hosted the event in the Heskett Center where students were able to swim and hang out in their eight-lane pool on Aug. 23.

Students talk amongst themselves in inflatable tubes. Campus Recreation hosted a Beach Party in the Heskett Center where students were able to swim and hang out in their eight-lane pool on Aug. 23.

The Shocker baseball team played UMass on March 26 at Eck Stadium and won with a score of 14 to 2 in the last game of the series with UMass on May 31.

[Photo] Loren Hibbs will not return as head baseball coach

Trinity Ramm, Reporter
June 2, 2023
The Shockers played the Wildcats on May 2 at Eck Stadium. The baseball team won the game with a score 1-0, Pennington being the runner who scored.

[Photo] Baseball taken down by Memphis, Houston to end season in Clearwater

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
May 27, 2023
Sophomore Kenny Pohto plays offense against the defenders Houston during the game on Feb. 2 at Charles Koch Arena.

[Photo] Kenny Pohto withdraws name from transfer portal

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
May 13, 2023
The team meets at the pitcher's mound during their matchup against Kansas State.

[Photo] Baseball falls in third match against No. 16 Oral Roberts

Mia Hennen, News/Managing Editor
May 11, 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 women's 1x, Women's Novice 8+ heat 2, and the men's Novice 8+.

PHOTOS: Plains Regional Regatta

Madeline Bell and Kristy Mace
April 26, 2023
Jaykwon Walton played for Wichita State during the 2022-2023 season. He committed to Alabama in March.

[Photo] Former basketball player arrested on marijuana charges

Emmie Boese, Assistant Sports Editor
April 25, 2023
Athletic Director Kevin Saal and President of the univeristy Richard Numa walk in with new head women's basketball coach Terry Nooner at the press conference held on April 20 at Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State Athletic Department held a press conference on April 20 to announce their new head women's basketball coach, Terry Nooner. Nooner is coming from Kansas Univeristy to coach the Wichita State women's basketball team.

Volleyball coach Chris Lamb talks with new head women's basketball coach, Terry Nooner, at the press conference held on April 20 at Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State Athletic Department held a press conference on April 20 to announce their new head women's basketball coach, Terry Nooner. Nooner is coming from Kansas Univeristy to coach the Wichita State women's basketball team.

New head women's basketball coach Terry Nooner holds up his new jersey given to him by President Numa and Athletic Director Kevin Saal at the press conference in Charles Koch Arena on April 20.

[Photo] Terry Nooner named tenth head women’s basketball coach

April 17, 2023
New head women's basketball coach Terry Nooner talks about his journey before being called to be a part of the Wichita State family at the press conference held on April 20 at Charles Koch Arena.

New head women's basketball coach Terry Nooner talks about his journey before being called to be a part of the Wichita State family at the press conference held on April 20 at Charles Koch Arena.

New head women's basketball coach Terry Nooner holds up his new jersey given to him by university president Rick Muma and athletic director Kevin Saal at the press conference in Charles Koch Arena on April 20.

[Photo] Terry Nooner envisions cutting down nets, winning titles as next women’s head basketball coach

April 21, 2023
New head women's basketball coach Terry Nooner holds up his new jersey given to him by President Numa and Athletic Director Kevin Saal at the press conference in Charles Koch Arena on April 20.

President Richard Muma listens to new head women's basketball coach Terry Nooner at the press conference on April 20 at Charles Koch Arena.

Keitha Adams yells instructions to her team during the game against Missouri Southern on Nov. 1 at Charles Koch Arena. Adams was named the Wichita State head women's basketball coach on March 29, 2017.

[Photo] Keitha Adams leaving Wichita State to return UTEP

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
April 11, 2023
The Cheerleading team cheers on the Shockers during the game on Feb. 2 against Houston at Charles Koch Arena.

[Photo] Cheer team faces challenges as program recovers from pandemic, deals with lack of university support

Courtney Brown, Reporter
April 10, 2023
Freshman Samuel Calderon bowls at Northrock Lanes on March 28.

[Photo] Samuel Calderón’s passion for bowling and Colombia brings team together

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Reporter
March 29, 2023
Sophomore guard Jaykwon Walton plays offense against Oklahoma State on December 17 at Intrust Bank Arena. Walton had three rebounds during the game on Saturday night.

[Photo] Jaykwon Walton commits to nationally ranked Alabama

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Reporter
March 29, 2023
Infielder Jack Little slides to third base during a game on March 26, 2023.

[Photo] Baseball sweeps UMass series with three consecutive run-rules

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 28, 2023
WSU Athletics hosted a press conference to introduce the new head men's basketball coach Paul Mills on March 23.

[Photo] ‘People are priority’: Paul Mills formally introduced as next head men’s basketball coach

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 24, 2023
The Shockers played Tulane March 10 in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. The men's basketball team lost to Tulane with a score of 76 to 82.

[Photo] Oral Roberts coach reportedly tapped as next men’s head basketball coach

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 22, 2023
Craig Porter Jr. dribbles the ball in the game against Tulsa in the 2023 AAC tournament.

[Photo] Men’s basketball knocked out in ACC tournament quarterfinals

Jaycie Nelson and Trinity Ramm
March 12, 2023
Senior Craig Porter Jr. goes to shoot the ball during the game against Tulane in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament on March 10 at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.

Sophomore Jaron Pierre Jr. dribbles the ball during the Quarterfinals against Tulane on March 10 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Pierre Jr. made a total of 12 points.

Senior Craig Porter Jr. dribbles the ball while they play against Tulane in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Porter Jr. made a grand total of 22 points during the game against Tulane.

Senior James Rojas pushes to the basket while playing Tulane in the Quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Rojas made 14 points during the game against Tulane.

Sophomore Jaron Pierre Jr. defends Tulane in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament on March 10 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Pierre Jr. had 5 rebounds during the game vs Tulane.

The Shockers played Tulane March 10 in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. The men's basketball team lost to Tulane with a score of 76 to 82.

Senior Kenny Pohto shoots the ball into the basket with the opponent Tulane defending him during the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament on March 10 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Pohto made 5 points of the overall 76 points.

Senior Kenny Pohto defends the opponent Tulane during the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament on March 10 at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Pohto had 9 rebounds against Tulane.

Sophomore Xavier Bell dribbles the ball to the basket during the game against Tulane on March 10 in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Bell made 6 points of the overall 76 points.

Senior Craig Porter Jr. dribbles the ball while they play against Tulane in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Porter Jr. made a grand total of 22 points during the game against Tulane.

The Shockers played Tulane March 10 in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. The men's basketball team lost to Tulane with a score of 76 to 82.

[Photo] Men’s basketball to play University of Kansas in regular season for first time in 30 years

June 5, 2023
Sophomore Jaron Pierre Jr. defends Tulane in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament on March 10 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Pierre Jr. had 5 rebounds during the game vs Tulane.

Senior Craig Porter Jr. dribbles the ball while they play against Tulane in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Porter Jr. made a grand total of 22 points during the game against Tulane.

The Shockers played Tulane March 10 in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. The men's basketball team lost to Tulane with a score of 76 to 82.

Senior James Rojas pushes to the basket while playing Tulane in the Quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Rojas made 14 points during the game against Tulane.

Senior Craig Porter Jr. looks to his teammates to pass during the game against Tulane in the AAC tournament on March 10 at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Porter Jr. made a grand total of 22 points during the game against Tulane.

The Shockers played Tulane March 10 in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. The men's basketball team lost to Tulane with a score of 76 to 82.

Junior Jaykwon Walton pushes to the basket during the ACC tournament game against Tulane on March 10 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Walton made a total of 13 points.

Senior Jaykown Walton dribbles the ball and looks to his teammates to pass the ball while they play Tulane on March 10 in the Quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Walton made a total of 13 points.

Sophomore Jaron Pierre Jr. defends Tulane in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament on March 10 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Pierre Jr. had 5 rebounds during the game vs Tulane.

Senior Gus Okafor defends the basket from Tulane in the Quarterfinals at the ACC tournament on March 10 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Okafor had 5 rebounds in the game against Tulane.

Senior Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler shoots the ball during the game against Tulane in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament on March 10 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Poor Bear - Chandler made 4 points during the game.

Senior James Rojas pushes to the basket while playing Tulane in the Quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Rojas made 14 points during the game against Tulane.

Senior James Rojas pushes to the basket while playing Tulane in the Quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Rojas made 14 points during the game against Tulane.

Junior Jaykwon Walton defends the basket from Tulane on March 10. in the Quarterfinals game of the ACC tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Walton had 6 rebounds against Tulane in the Quarterfinals.

Sophomore Jaron Pierre Jr. practices his shots during warmups before the Quarterfinals game against Tulane in the AAC tournament on March 10. at Dickies Arena. Pierre Jr. made a total of 12 points during the Quarterfinals game.

The Shockers played Tulane March 10 in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. The men's basketball team lost to Tulane with a score of 76 to 82.

Senior Kenny Pohto defends the opponent Tulane during the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament on March 10 at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Pohto had 9 rebounds against Tulane.

Senior Craig Porter Jr. passes the ball to his teammates while they play Tulane in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament on March 10 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Porter Jr. had a total of 11 assists in the game against Tulane.

Freshman Isaac Abidde shoots a three during warmup before the Quarterfinals game against Tulane on March 10. at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. The Shockers lost to Tulane in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament with a score of 76 to 82

Senior James Rojas defends Tulane from coming into play in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament on March 10 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Rojas made 14 points during the game against Tulane.

Senior Isaiah Poor-Bear Chandler defends the opponent, Tulane in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament on March 10 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Poor- Bear Chandler had 4 rebounds during the game against Tulane.

The Shockers played Tulane March 10 in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. The men's basketball team lost to Tulane with a score of 76 to 82.

Sophomore Jaron Pierre Jr. defends Tulane in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament on March 10 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Pierre Jr. had 5 rebounds during the game vs Tulane.

Senior Craig Porter Jr. goes to shoot the ball during the game against Tulane in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament on March 10 at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.

Sophomore Jaron Pierre Jr. shoots the ball during the Quarterfinals against Tulane on March 10 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Pierre Jr. made 12 points of the overall 76 points.

The Shockers played Tulane March 10 in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. The men's basketball team lost to Tulane with a score of 76 to 82.

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