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Maegan Vincent

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Maegan Vincent was reporter and photographer for The Sunflower.

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

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

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Students from the Vietnamese Student Association served crab rangoon, flan and taro milk tea. On September 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Students skate during the Winter Welcome on Jan. 20.

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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.

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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.

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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 Businesss 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, WSUs faculty senate hosted a mixer for students to get involved with the senate.

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

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Student Body Vice President Mary-Elizabeth Thornton writes down discussion answers during a mixer between the universitys 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
Chase Biswell, President of Shockers (Taylors Version) discusses tracks on Taylor Swifts newest album. On Nov 16, Shockers (Taylors Version) hosted its first ever meeting.

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

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
First generation student Akash Kurra talks with First Generation Student Organization Co-Advisor Lydia Santiago. On Nov 10, the First Generation Student Organization hosted a first-gen mingle for first-gen students to connect.

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

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.

[Photo] PHOTOS: F1rst-Gen Student Breakfast

November 9, 2022
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 doesnt 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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Officer Thomas of the Wichita Police Department engages in conversation with a student. 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

November 2, 2022
Heskett Center was turned into a horror house as it hosted WSUs 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 & Woofs 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.

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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.

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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.

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Hi, Im Chucky! Wanna Play? Asher the Corgi dressed as iconic horror doll for the Wag and Woof Howl-O-Ween costume contest Oct. 19.

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Brothers Zeke (left), Russ (middle), and Griffin (right) dressed up as Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and an Alien for Wag & Woofs 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
5k participant finishes strong. On Saturday, WSU hosted its annual Pumpkin Run event where families could enjoy pumpkin painting, snacks, and a spooky photo booth.

PHOTOS: Pumpkin Run

Maegan Vincent, Reporter, Photographer
October 23, 2022
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Pumpkin Run 5k contestant donns a Venom costume as he finishes the race. On Oct 22, people crowded Wichita State to attend the annual Pumpkin Run event.

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5k participant finishes strong. On Saturday, WSU hosted it’s annual Pumpkin Run event where families could enjoy pumpkin painting, snacks, and a spooky photo booth.

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5k participant finishes the race with a smile on his face. On Saturday, WSU hosted it’s annual Pumpkin Run event where families could enjoy pumpkin painting, snacks, and a spooky photo booth.

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Pumpkin Run contestant rocks the mullet while finishing the race. During Saturday’s Pumpkin Race, a 5k runner wore a wig while participating in the event.

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Pumpkin Run contestant rocks the mullet while finishing the race. During Saturday’s Pumpkin Race, a 5k runner wore a wig while participating in the event.

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Wu gets an ab workout in during the Pumpkin Run. Wichita State F45, a vendor at the Pumpkin Run, hosted a Russian Twist challenge to see who could do the most russian twists within a certain amount of time.

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Wichita State’s Campus Activities and Recreation hosted its annual Pumpkin Run event. Contestants could participate in a 5k and 1k race, as well as pumpkin painting, massages, and a spooky-themed photo booth.

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Contestants line up in preparation for the race. Participants of all ages waited eagerly for the 5k race to begin.

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Pumpkin Run 5k contestant lines up in a chicken costume. On Oct. 22, Wichita State’s Campus Activities and Recreation hosted its annual Pumpkin Run fundraiser.

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People stop and admire paintings of local settings by Bill Goffrier. Goffrier Studios, owned by Bill Goffrier, was one of the many vendors at this months Shop and Grub.

PHOTOS: Shop and Grub

Maegan Vincent, Photographer
October 18, 2022
Wednesday the Tortoiseshell Kitten waits patiently for Mooks Food Truck. Wednesday the Kitten joined her human in shopping at Shop and Grub.

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