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Maegan Vincent

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Maegan Vincent was a reporter and photographer for The Sunflower.

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Men's basketball players huddle together after a successful play by Wichita State during the game against Rogers State on Oct. 29.

‘Energy in winning’: Men’s basketball team encouraged for season

Maegan Vincent, Reporter
November 7, 2023
Photo courtesy of Disney Studios via Capcom

OPINION: Five movies you’ll want to watch this Halloween

Maegan Vincent, Reporter
October 31, 2023
Photo courtesy of Taylor Swift Productions

REVIEW: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ is a once in a lifetime theater experience

Maegan Vincent, Reporter
October 21, 2023
Wesson the dachshund dresses up at Lightning McQueen in preparation for his big race. On Oct. 14, ICT Dachschund hosted their annual ICT Dachshund Races during Wichita's Blocktoberfest.

‘We’re all wieners here’: ICT Blocktoberfest hosts annual dachshund race

Maegan Vincent, Reporter
October 20, 2023
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OPINION: Why voting as a student is so important

Maegan Vincent, Reporter
October 18, 2023
Jasper, a five-month-old dachschund, joined in the costume contest festivities.

Assistant Dean for the College of Applied Studies for Diversity Bobby Berry speaks about his struggles in representing both his sexuality and his culture.

ODI hosts Bobby Berry in lunch seminar for LGBTQIA+

Maegan Vincent, Reporter
October 9, 2023
Kerry Smith dances alongside her group of belly dancers from Amira Dance Productions. On Sept. 30, a group from Amira Dance Productions joined the Great Plains Renaissance and Scottish Festival.

PHOTOS: The Great Plains Renasissance and Scottish Festival

Maegan Vincent and Brianna Cook
October 5, 2023
Johnathan Damas builds his bear during the event in the RSC. On Oct. 3, WSU's Student Activities Council hosted a Build-A-Friend event.

‘It’s like a serotonin-booster’: SAC hosts Build-A-Friend event for Shocktoberfest

Maegan Vincent, Reporter
October 4, 2023
Lakyra Ivy poses with her new bear. On Oct. 3, WSU's Student Activities Council hosted a Build-A-Friend event, where students could build their own stuffed animal.

Shelly Moore and Debbie Potts hug before the memorial. On Oct. 2, Wichita State held the 53rd annual Memorial '70 service.

PHOTOS: ’70 Memorial Service

Maegan Vincent, Photographer
October 2, 2023
Family members leave flowers for plane crash victim Floyd Farmer. On Oct. 2, Wichita State held its 53rd annual Memorial '70.

Rusty Featherstone, member of the 1970 WSU football team, gives an interview with KAKE. On Oct. 2, Wichita State held its 53rd annual Memorial '70 service to commemorate the players, faculty and supporters who died in the 1970 plane crash.

Rusty Featherstone, member of the 1970 WSU football team, gives an interview with KAKE. On Oct. 2, Wichita State held its 53rd annual Memorial '70 service to commemorate the players, faculty and supporters who died in the 1970 plane crash.

WSU's acappella group Shockapella performs during the memorial service on Oct. 2. Wichita State held its 53rd annual Memorial '70 service to commemorate the players, faculty and supporters who died in the 1970 plane crash.

President Richard Muma speaks to the crowd. On Oct. 2, Wichita State held the 53rd annual Memorial '70 service.

Randall D'cruz serves homemade Indian food. On Sept. 27, students gathered to serve international cuisine for InterFest.

Students from the Japanese Culture Association box up Japanese cuisine. On Wednesday, Sept. 27, the International Student Organization hosted its bi-annual InterFest.

Students from the Vietnamese Student Association served crab rangoon, flan and taro milk tea. On Sept. 27, international student associations gathered for the bi-annual InterFest.

Interfest brings international cuisine to campus

Maegan Vincent, Reporter
September 28, 2023
Chartwells Catering shows Shocker spirit. On Wed, Feb 8, Chartwells Catering hosted its annual showcase.

Chartwells Catering brings flavor to WSU

Maegan Vincent, Reporter
February 12, 2023
Galyn Vesey, a lifelong Wichita native and civil rights activist, hugs Gregory Vandyke Jr., the Speaker of the Senate in SGA, at the 15th annual MLK Commemoration on Jan. 31. Vandyke read an excerpt of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, before Vesey gave his keynote speech.

‘It’s the young community who brings about change:’ Civil rights activist comes to WSU

Maleah Evans and Maegan Vincent
February 1, 2023
Civil Rights Activist Galyn Vesey joins WSU for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration. On Jan 31, Dr. Vesey spoke about his work during the CIvil Rights Movement.

Civil Rights Activist Galyn Vesey joins WSU for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration. On Jan 31, Dr. Vesey spoke about his work during the CIvil Rights Movement.

Alicia Sanchez, director to the Office of Diversity and inclusion and assistant dean of students, tears up receiving the Drum Major Award. On Jan 31, Sanchez recieved a Drum Major Award for her work with the campus and the community.

Valeria Paunetto, a peer mentor and student assistant with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, poses with portraits of members from the Dockum Sit-In Protesters. On Jan 31, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion commemorated Dr. Galyn Vesey and his work with the Dockum Sit-In Protesters.

Vesey receives a Drum Major Award. On Jan 31, Dr. Galyn Vesey received a Drum Major Award for his work as a Civil Rights Activist.

Alica Sanchez, Galyn Vesey, and Dr. Bobby Berry pose with their newly awarded Drum Major Awards. On Jan 31, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion awarded three Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major Awards during the The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration.

Vesey receives a Drum Major Award. On Jan 31, Dr. Galyn Vesey received a Drum Major Award for his work as a Civil Rights Activist.

Students skate during the Winter Welcome on Jan. 20.

Students pose for a picture on the rink. On Jan. 20, students, faculty and staff took part in a winter welcome which featured ice skating.

Wichita State Shockers met in-state rival the K-State Wildcats in Manhattan. On Dec 3, the Shockers travelled to K-State to play in Bramlage Coliseum, losing 55-50.

Sophomore center Quincy Ballard tries to get open on offense. On Dec. 3, Wichita State traveled to Manhattan to play against Kansas State. They lost 55-50.

Men’s basketball stunned by in state rival, Kansas State

Maegan Vincent, Reporter
December 4, 2022
Nobel prize winner Vernon Smith visits Woolsey Hall. On Nov 30, Smith gave a presentation in the Barton School of Business's newly opened behavioral economics laboratory.

Nobel Prize winner visits WSU to celebrate new Woolsey Hall laboratory 

Maegan Vincent, Reporter
December 1, 2022
Faculty Senate President Susan Castro introduces herself to the crowd. On Nov 30, WSU's faculty senate hosted a mixer for students to get involved with the senate.

Faculty Senate President Susan Castro introduces herself to the crowd. On Nov 30, WSU's faculty senate hosted a mixer for students to get involved with the senate.

Student Body Vice President Mary-Elizabeth Thornton writes down discussion answers during a mixer between the university's different Senates.

[Photo] How the three WSU Senates worked together this semester

December 27, 2022
Student Body President John Kirk talks among his faculty members. On Nov 30, the Faculty Senate hosted a mixer to engage students.

[Photo] Student Body President John Kirk opens up about his mental health

December 1, 2022
Ayshea Banes (right) laughs during a conversation during the first Shockers (Taylor's Version) meeting. On Nov 16, Banes participated in discussions between club members.

[Photo] A place for Swifties: Taylor Swift fans build community on campus

Lindsay Smith, Newsletter Editor
November 22, 2022
Cheerleader Olivia Lockwood performs during the Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff.

Cheer team prepares for excitement of basketball and competition season

Maegan Vincent, Reporter
November 17, 2022
Natanya Ordonez, President of the First Generation Student Organization, converses with Lydia Santiago, First Generation Student Organization Co-Advisor. On Nov 10, the First Generation Student Organization hosted a first-gen mingle for first generation college students to connect.

[Photo] ‘It’s rewarding:’ First-generation students meet up in the RSC

Jaycie Nelson, Editor in Chief
November 13, 2022
Dr. Ashlie Jack, the Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, talked with students at the First Gen breakfast. On Nov 8, the Office of Student Success hosted its First-Generation Student Breakfast to bring together first-generation students.

"Once the first gen community was established, the sense of belonging was really there," Fennie Christensen, a Princeiple Designer for T3, said. "Even as a graduate student, I didn't know [where to get help]. When I joined First Gen Shockers and heard about the Tri Alpha Honors Society, it was really helpful as a first gen."

"[The first-gen student breakfast] brings us together because we're seperated throughout campus, but here we're able to sit down and talk with each other," Yuki To, a first-generation student, said. "It's empowering and it recognized the students who are going into college."

"We all have such different backgrounds, and like, very diverse backgrounds, so being all together, you get to recognize everyone else culture and connect with them in that sense," Aklima Ahsan, a first-generation student, said.

"It's kind of almost like the blind leading the blind," Bailey Goodman, a first-year student, said. "I've been lucky enough to have a lot of people step up, and help me out, and kind of tell me what to expect and help me through things, but it's just been kind of difficult. Especially because my don't really know how to support me."

Dr. Heidi Rodrick, the Assistant Director for Office of Student Success, talked with first-generation students. On Nov 8, the Office of Student Success Success hosted its First-Generation Student Breakfast to bring together first-generation students.

Bethany Hollingsworth, Civic Engagement Fellow for SEAL, encourages students to vote during the Election Day Bash on Nov. 8, 2022. "[The event] does bring awareness to it being Election Day, but it can also foster some positive feelings about it," Hollingsworth said. "For a lot of people, Election Day brings a lot of stress and tension. But it doesn't have to be, it can be a time for you to really engage with other voters and imporove your civic engagement."

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Tyler Dorsch participates in the Election Day Bash event on Nov. 8, 2022. The bash was hosted by SEAL.

Student Engagement, Advocacy, and Leadership (SEAL) hosts an Election Day Bash on Nov. 8, 2022 to celebrate Election Day. The event had cotton candy, popcorn, a photo booth, and free shirts.

Student Engagement, Advocacy, and Leadership (SEAL) hosts an Election Day Bash on Nov. 8, 2022 to celebrate Election Day. The event had cotton candy, popcorn, a photo booth, and free shirts.

The African Caribbean Student Association served several native dishes including plaintains and jollof rice at Interfest on Nov. 2.

Guests enjoy international food provided by the International Student Union. On Nov. 2, the International Student Union hosted it's annual International Food Festival, where international students showed off food from their native countries.

Guests enjoy international food provided by the International Student Union. On Nov. 2, the International Student Union hosted it's annual International Food Festival, where international students showed off food from their native countries.

The students of the African Caribbean Student Association made beef pies for guests at Interfest. These pies were with beef, potatoes, and carrots stuffed into a buttery roll.

The African Caribbean Student Association had several native foods available including plaintains, jollof rice, and beef pies.

Guests pile on leftovers from Interfest. On Nov. 2, as a part of SGA's diversity week, different groups and organizations shared their traditional, cultural food.

Zardasht Badr from the Iranian Student Association table offers the vegetarian dish Tawe.

The Vietnamese Student Organization partnered with Kung Fu Tea to bring in guests to Interfest.

[Photo] Interfest brings tradition in the form of cuisine for Diversity Week

November 3, 2022
People gather on campus at the annual Interfest event. On Nov. 2, as a part of SGA's diversity week, different groups and organizations shared their traditional, cultural food.

Officer Thomas of the Wichita Police Department engages in conversation with students. On Oct. 31, the WSUPD hosted "Coffee with a Cop" to encourage students to interact with their local law enforcement.

‘We’re just people:’ WSUPD engages with campus to increase student comfort

Maegan Vincent, Reporter
November 2, 2022
Heskett Center was turned into a horror house as it hosted WSU's annual Fright Night. On Oct. 28, the Heskett Center hosted a costume constest, a movie marathon, a haunted house and glow yoga for the event.

Fright Night offers safe and spooky fun

Maegan Vincent, Reporter
November 1, 2022
Students ready their devices as they participated in a Kahoot quiz. The questions related to U.S. history and Kansas politics, testing their knowledge on the 2022 midterms.

With midterm upcoming, SEAL hosts trivia event

Maegan Vincent, Reporter
October 31, 2022
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OPINION: ‘Midnights’ may be Taylor Swift’s best album yet

Maegan Vincent, Reporter
October 31, 2022
The Ulrich Museum of Art collaborated with Empty Bowls to host the Empty Bowls Chili Cook Off. On Oct 22, the Empty Bowls Chili Cook-Off brought the community together to enjoy chili donated by local restaurants.

Empty Bowls event fights to combat hunger

Maegan Vincent, Reporter
October 28, 2022
Journalist Alfredo Corchado reads an exerpt from his book "Midnights in Mexico." On Oct. 25, Corchado read an exerpt of his book detailing the dangers he went through reporting events near the border.

[Photo] Alfredo Corchado dives into Mexican-American relations

October 27, 2022
Brothers Zeke (left), Russ (middle), and Griffin (right) dressed up as Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and an Alien for Wag & Woof's costume contest. Last Wednesday, Chicken N Pickle partnered with the Kansas Humane Society to host the Howl-O-Ween costume contest.

PHOTOS: Wag & Woof

Maegan Vincent, Reporter, Photographer
October 24, 2022
Zuzu sits patiently as she gets prepared for the costume contest. On Oct 19, Zuzu donned a Winnifred Sanders constume from 'Hocus Pocus', while her accompanying humans were the other sisters Mary and Sarah.

The Kansas Humane Society came out for their Wag & Woof Event. On Oct 19, the Kansas Humane Society partnered with Chicken N Pickle to host the Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest and raise funds for the humane society.

Betsy the basset hound is unsure about her magical costume. On Oct 19, Chicken N Pickle partnered with the Kansas Humane Society to host the Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest and raise funds for the KHS.

Asher the Corgi dressed as iconic horror doll for the Wag and Woof Howl-O-Ween costume contest Oct. 19.

Brothers Zeke (left), Russ (middle), and Griffin (right) dressed up as Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and an Alien for Wag & Woof's costume contest. Last Wednesday, Chicken N Pickle partnered with the Kansas Humane Society to host the Howl-O-Ween costume contest.

[Photo] KHS shows off their Howl-o-ween spirit at Chicken N’ Pickle

October 31, 2022
Wu and the Pumpkin Man pose for a picture. During Saturday’s annual Pumpkin Run, Wu attended Wichita State’s annual Pumpkin Run.

Pumpkin Run brings Halloween spirit to campus

Maegan Vincent, Reporter
October 23, 2022
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