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Maleah Evans

Maleah Evans, Reporter

Maleah Evans is a second year reporter for The Sunflower. Evans is a junior studying history and communications with a journalism emphasis. They plan to pursue a career working in a museum. In their free time they can often be found ranting about cryptids or Greek Mythology. Evans uses they/them pronouns.

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Wichita State union hopes to increase pay for university employees

Maleah Evans and Jacinda Hall
July 15, 2024
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Wichita State offers new study abroad location

Maleah Evans, Reporter
July 2, 2024
Illustration by Savanna Nichols

OPINION: What is Juneteenth and why should you care

Maleah Evans, Reporter
June 19, 2024
Spirit AeroSystems on the Wichita State Innovation Campus. (File photo)

Wichita State ranked second for industry funded engineering and research and development

Maleah Evans, Reporter
May 31, 2024
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OPINION: Marijuana should be legalized in Kansas

Maleah Evans, Reporter
May 27, 2024
The Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs is located on the second floor of Lindquist Hall. The school of study was recently ranked as the second best school of public affairs in the state and 99th in the nation.

Wichita State’s public affairs program ranked nationally

Maleah Evans, Reporter
May 24, 2024
Ablah Library. (File photo)

$1000 research award given out to students by Ablah Library

Maleah Evans, Reporter
May 21, 2024
Construction supplies are left outside of Clinton Hall, the site for the new Shocker Success Center. The facility is set to open at the end of summer.

Implementation of 10-year master plan, campus initiatives explain prolonged construction

Maleah Evans, Reporter
May 16, 2024
Photo courtesy of Olivia Malanchuk.

‘I wanted to keep spinning’: Olivia Malanchuk reflects on competing in winter guard in Kansas

Maleah Evans, Reporter
May 4, 2024
Photo courtesy of Columbia Records

REVIEW: Vampire Weekend releases the perfect album for reflecting while moving forward

Maleah Evans, Reporter
April 12, 2024
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OPINION: Too white, too black: Growing up in the middle ground

Maleah Evans, Reporter
March 7, 2024
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REVIEW: ‘Jekyll & Hyde’ at Roxy’s is a personality-splitting, hair-raising show

Maleah Evans, Reporter
March 2, 2024
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‘I came here to do big things’: Engineering alum discusses starting her own company

Maleah Evans, Reporter
February 24, 2024
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REVIEW: ‘The Underdoggs’ hides a wholesome chosen family story under questionable dialogue

Maleah Evans, Reporter
February 21, 2024
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OPINION: The definition of sports should include athletes of all strenuous activity

Maleah Evans, Reporter
February 12, 2024
Maria Romero Rodriguez, a graduate communications student, poses in her office on Jan. 30.

Hop around local restaurants with Hopping316, a new dining experience

Maleah Evans, Reporter
February 1, 2024
Photo courtesy of Gellen Records

REVIEW: Kali Uchis’ ‘ORQUÍDEAS’ is the perfect album for protecting your peace

Maleah Evans, Reporter
January 18, 2024
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REVIEW: ‘A Very Cool Christmas’ and ‘Too Cool For Christmas’ are only for those who enjoy spoiled rich girls, early 2000s acting

Maleah Evans, Reporter
December 22, 2023
An acrobat leads the final performance of the cirque. He climbed all throughout the contraption, running alongside the outer edge and jumping rope.

REVIEW: Paranormal Cirque left jaws on the floor and hearts in the stomach

Maleah Evans, Reporter
November 17, 2023
A look at ticket sales over time for the womens and mens basketball games inside Charles Koch Arena.

A look at women’s and men’s basketball 2023-2024 season ticket numbers

Maleah Evans, Reporter
November 9, 2023
Definition of anti-Zionism from the Jewish Voice for Peace. Definition of antisemitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA).

Panel discussion about Nazi regime turns into debate of anti-Zionism versus antisemitism

Maleah Evans, Reporter
November 1, 2023
Divinity Masters hosts Second Sunday Drag Brunch on Oct. 9, 2022 at Roxys. Masterss, a Roxys house manager, welcomed the audience with a performance to I Put a Spell on You. This years drag brunch will take place on Nov. 12.

Roxy’s Downtown holding drag brunch hosted by local drag queen

Maleah Evans, Reporter
November 1, 2023
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REVIEW: Crown Uptown’s opening night of Rocky Horror left audiences shivering with anticipation

Maleah Evans, Reporter
October 29, 2023
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OPINION: The pagan ties to modern day Halloween, or All Hallows’ Eve

Maleah Evans, Reporter
October 29, 2023
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REVIEW: Ranking the haunts around Wichita

Maleah Evans, Reporter
October 29, 2023
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OPINION: Tattoos shouldn’t require a deeper meaning

Maleah Evans, Reporter
October 16, 2023
Students from Coleman Middle School hold signs sharing specific stories and red flags during the moment of silence. The students are a part of the World Changers club at their school, where they advocate for many social issues including domestic violence.

‘Keep shining’: Wichita community bands together to raise awareness for domestic violence at purple mile

Maleah Evans, Reporter
October 11, 2023
Melvin Kahn, an emeritus professor of political science, died earlier this week. Photo courtesy of Wichita State University

‘He kept those relationships alive for years’: Students, faculty remember former WSU professor

Maleah Evans, Reporter
September 21, 2023
A child attending ICT Open Streets waves a flag in downtown Wichita. The event shut down four blocks of Douglas street to allow pedestrians, bikers and skaters to roam vendors and performances freely.

Open Streets and Shop N’ Grub take over Douglas in downtown Wichita

Maleah Evans, Reporter
September 20, 2023
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OPINION: Ranking streaming services, most being lackluster at best

Maleah Evans, Reporter
September 20, 2023
Founders Day of Giving sign located in front of The Suites. Founders Day is an opportunity for donors to donate money to Wichita State and show support for various organizations.

Wichita State celebrates second Founders’ Day

Maleah Evans, Reporter
September 14, 2023
Where We Belong: Refugee Stories from Wichita highlights the experiences of those who came to Wichita after experiencing hardship in their home countries.

‘Emotion transcends language’: Ulrich exhibit features stories from refugee families

Maleah Evans, Reporter
September 9, 2023
TikTok on Wichita States campus wifi has recently been blocked. (Photo illustration by Lisa Bolin and Kristy Mace)

Federally implemented TikTok ban shows up at Wichita State

Maleah Evans and Allison Campbell
August 31, 2023
Shocker Hall on May 4, 2023.

Table talk offers families essential tips for dorm move-in

Maleah Evans, Reporter
August 6, 2023
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‘Advocacy, action, and accountability’: Former teacher runs for school board, looking to better schools

Maleah Evans, Reporter, Copy Editor
May 25, 2023
History professor Jay Price and WSU alum Charles Lawrence get settled in at the Society of Public Historians meeting on May 17.

‘Bridging campus, community, and professionals’: Society of Public Historians discusses program

Maleah Evans, Reporter, Copy Editor
May 23, 2023
Wichita State has begin transitioning campus, website, and student healthcare services to reflect national changes regarding COVID-19 safety. Signage promoting social distancing, mask-wearing, and hygiene will be gradually removed from campus.

New changes to student health services’ COVID-19 testing and vaccinations

Maleah Evans, Reporter, Copy Editor
May 16, 2023
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‘You can learn something from everyone’: Student battles cancer during college

Maleah Evans, Reporter
May 8, 2023
Cumin and Rex, therapy dogs in the WISE Clinc, sit for a photo.

Therapy dogs on campus free to anyone anyone in need

Maleah Evans, Reporter, Copy Editor
May 5, 2023
Land Institute researcher Stan Cox, producer for Earth Emergency Bonnie Waltch, geology student Josh Mallard, and physics professor Holger Meyer discuss questions and ideas about the film with audience members.

‘Earth Emergency’: Panelists talk climate change on Earth Day 

Maleah Evans, Reporter, Copy Editor
April 25, 2023
Customers browse Spekrum Muziks record collection on Record Store Day.

Spektrum Muzik hosts Record Store Day 2023

Maleah Evans, Reporter
April 24, 2023
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion processes have been topics of heavy debate recently.

Kansas senators pass bill to ban ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ statements in hiring process, impacts public universities

Maleah Evans, Reporter
April 13, 2023
During a panel on how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted students, three high school teachers came to the university to talk to professors and staff.

High school teachers visit university to offer advice about COVID-19 impacted learning

Maleah Evans, Reporter
April 12, 2023
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OPINION: Paramount Pictures rolls a natural 20 on DND adaptation

Maleah Evans, Reporter
April 10, 2023
On Feb. 24, SAC hosted a Shocker Night Life event starring hyptnotist Chris Jones. Jones kept the audience laughing all night at the family friendly show.

REVIEW: Hypnotist dazzles skeptics and believers alike

Maleah Evans, Reporter
February 26, 2023
On the ground photo of Antakya, Turkey, after Feb. 6 earthquake.

Turkey earthquake survivor illustrates depth of loss to students

Maleah Evans, Reporter
February 21, 2023
REVIEW: Rockazillas second leg sweeps you off your feet

REVIEW: Rockazilla’s second leg sweeps you off your feet

Maleah Evans, Reporter
February 20, 2023
Eyes to the skies for the top astronomical events of 2023

Eyes to the skies for the top astronomical events of 2023

Maleah Evans, Reporters
February 8, 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
Remains of a Mayan temple in the Muyil Archeological Zone

OPINION: How to not be that tourist

Maleah Evans, Reporter
January 30, 2023
Coffee Daze offers a cozy atmosphere to accompany drinks and food.

REVIEW: Spend your days at Coffee Daze

Maleah Evans, Reporter
January 20, 2023
7Brew, like other chains, offers soda and fruit-based drinks as well as coffee.

REVIEW: 7Brew, home of “you-nique drinks”

Maleah Evans, Reporter
January 16, 2023
Rhonda Lewis explains her steps for stress management at a Ph.D. connect event on Nov. 4.

Engineering students attend Ph.D. connect session to learn stress management

Maleah Evans, Reporter
November 8, 2022
Members of the Gamma Pi Delta sorority decorated a car and themselves in a zoo theme and set up a game for kids to play alongside getting candy.

Trunk-or-Treat offers safe alternative for Halloween

Maleah Evans, Reporter
October 31, 2022
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‘Tears – only tears:’ Local girls compete for prestigious titles

Maleah Evans, Reporter
October 31, 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.

Alfredo Corchado dives into Mexican-American relations

Maleah Evans, Reporter
October 27, 2022
Photo courtesy of Peter Boyer

REVIEW: ‘The Dream of America’ tugs at the heartstrings

Maleah Evans, Reporter
October 26, 2022
Competitors, judges, and mentors pose for a photo at the conclusion of the SpaceApps Challenge. Over the span of two days, competitors rushed to solve a series of problems with prizes on the line.

NASA Space Apps hackathon localizes a global challenge

Maleah Evans, Reporter
October 4, 2022
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Kevin Harrison evaluates diversity in Black Lives Matter class

Maleah Evans, Reporter
October 3, 2022
Anthony Muscat, dean of engineering, speaks at NSF-GRFP application preparation event. The event was hosted by the graduate school on Sep 8.

National Science Foundation aims to fund future leaders of STEM

Maleah Evans, Reporter
September 11, 2022
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