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Each and every story I have written has led me to be not only a better writer, but a more well-rounded person. --Marissa Campbell

Marissa Campbell, Culture Editor

Marissa Campbell is the Culture Editor for The Sunflower. Campbell writes music reviews as well as arts, culture and other entertainment stories. She is a fourth-year communications major with an emphasis in journalism from Valley Center, Kansas. Campbell has a passion for music, photography and writing. Most of her photography work stems from a fine arts platform as she just recently went on an excursion in the Netherlands and Belgium with a WSU photography class. After graduation, Campbell hopes to continue her photography work as well as work for a music magazine.

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Each and every story I have written has led me to be not only a better writer, but a more well-rounded person. --Marissa Campbell

Farewell from Campbell: So long, my friends

May 3, 2018
The memorial service for faculty member Kathy Hull will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Wichita.

Kathy Hull memorial service scheduled for Saturday

March 28, 2018
Looking for a drink during March Madness. Heres your guide for Shocker land.

Local’s guide to Downtown Wichita

March 12, 2018
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‘Archeology and the Bible’ class gives students new perspectives on religion

March 8, 2018
Alan Held, associate professor of voice, conducts students during the a practice for the upcoming show Scenes and Songs.

Opera department director creates ‘performance-based’ program

February 19, 2018
Newman University alumnus Clint Stucky poses with the evil & sick badges he made at the Rainbow in Reverse: Queer Kansas History exhibit at Harvester Art. Evil and sickness were some of the words used by a local Catholic writer in an appeal for the exhibit, focusing on LGBTQ history in Kansas, to not be shown at Newman University.

‘Queer Kansas History’ art exhibit cancelled by Newman, hosted at Final Friday instead

January 29, 2018
Kill Vargas headlines free show at Crown Uptown Theatre

Kill Vargas headlines free show at Crown Uptown Theatre

December 6, 2017
Week in Brief: Dec. 4-9

Week in Brief: Dec. 4-9

December 3, 2017
Kyle Richardson, WSU graduate and local rapper, is set to release his first full-length LP.

Alumnus finds passion through faith, rapping

December 3, 2017
Week in Brief: Nov. 27 - Dec. 2

Week in Brief: Nov. 27 – Dec. 2

November 26, 2017
Week in Brief: Nov. 20-25

Week in Brief: Nov. 20-25

November 19, 2017
Foo Fighters rock Intrust for three hours

Foo Fighters rock Intrust for three hours

November 14, 2017
Week in Brief: Nov. 13-19

Week in Brief: Nov. 13-19

November 13, 2017
The WSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble is one of many events this week.

Week in Brief: Nov. 6-11

November 5, 2017
WSU students look forward to SongFest every year (SongFest 2016).

This week in Shocker events: SongFest, ComicFest, and more

October 22, 2017
The cult-classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show” has had an intense following since its release in 1975.

Beer, musicals, films to fill your October calendar

October 5, 2017
Michael Staab now works in NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Q & A with Shocker at NASA

October 2, 2017
Emily Loy spent her first few days in Scotland exploring the city and university. Loy is getting a masters degree in art history with an emphasis in dress and textile histories.

Shocks up in Scotland

September 28, 2017
Four-piece punk band Kill it with Fire held an early set-time during ICT Fest

Two-day ICT fest is a headbanger’s ball

September 11, 2017
Four-piece punk band Kill it with Fire held an early set-time during ICT Fest

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Four-piece punk band Kill it with Fire held an early set-time during ICT Fest

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Death-metal duo The Central performed Friday night at Harvester Arts for ICT Fest.

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Me Like Bees lead singer Luke Sheafer performs at Barleycorn’s in Wichita. (Aug. 24, 2017)

Me Like Bees brings the buzz to Barleycorns

August 28, 2017
Shockers sketch by Tom Otterness shows what the sculpture will look like.

Hay people returning to campus

August 27, 2017
Guns on campus — preparing for the new year

Guns on campus — preparing for the new year

August 11, 2017
Tour de Wichita

Tour de Wichita

August 11, 2017

Summer music wrap-up

August 11, 2017
Campbell: New Gorillaz major dissapointment

Campbell: New Gorillaz major dissapointment

May 1, 2017
Remembering ‘Becky with the good hair’

Remembering ‘Becky with the good hair’

May 1, 2017
Campbell: Cold War Kids deliver

Campbell: Cold War Kids deliver

April 24, 2017
Local band comparable to the big leagues

Local band comparable to the big leagues

April 5, 2017
Five ways to save money on your big day

Five ways to save money on your big day

April 2, 2017
Top wedding venues

Top wedding venues

April 2, 2017
Campbell: Sheerans new album sinks, Minus the Bear soars

Campbell: Sheeran’s new album sinks, Minus the Bear soars

March 5, 2017
In Henrion Hall Wednesday morning, a Blaauw kiln is prepared for use. After a year of anticipation, three new Blaauw kilns have been installed in Henrion Hall.

Blaauw kilns finally on campus

February 22, 2017
Campbell: Latest alt releases are killing the game

Campbell: Latest alt releases are killing the game

February 20, 2017
Mariah Drussel, Wichita State senior, cuts a print of a photo during the funky photo shoot in McKnight Art Center. The photo shoot was part of the ADCI open house held on Saturday. (Feb. 18, 2017)

Community creates in ADCI open house

February 20, 2017
Ulrich Museum to launch student volunteer board

Ulrich Museum to launch student volunteer board

February 9, 2017
Campbell: Latest releases end in disappointment

Campbell: Latest releases end in disappointment

February 6, 2017
Senior Eddie Pfluger, center, encouraged F45 attendees during Mondays cardio class. Each F45 class has two instructors who help with form, keep people on track and boost encouragement.

F45 opens to eager participants

January 26, 2017
Al Barr from Dropkick Murphys at Nova Rock 2014

Campbell: Dropkick Murphy’s release new album before tour

January 23, 2017
Professor Larry Schwarm talks to his subject Larry K. during opening night at the Ulrich Museum of Art on Saturday.

The Last Show: After 51 years at WSU, art professor in final biennial show

January 23, 2017
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Campbell: Women’s rights are human rights

January 19, 2017
Student Affairs Vice President Teri Hall talks with a reporter about her hopes and goals for the Student Affairs department.

From Maryland to the Midwest

January 19, 2017
Skeletons provides oddities for ICT

‘Skeletons’ provides oddities for ICT

December 30, 2016
Metallica releases first album in nearly a decade; new Sixx:A.M. drags

Metallica releases first album in nearly a decade; new Sixx:A.M. drags

November 21, 2016
Teri Hall named new Vice President of Student Affairs

Teri Hall named new Vice President of Student Affairs

November 21, 2016
Andy Sykes, coordinator of health and fitness, stands in what will be the space for the new F45 fitness program in the Heskett center. The space will be completed and Sykes will be a certified instructor in the program, in early January. It will be open to students and faculty on Jan. 9.

Heskett Center brings Australian fitness program to campus

November 17, 2016
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Heskett Center creates iThrive scholarship competition

November 7, 2016
Campbell: A7X releases surprise album

Campbell: A7X releases surprise album

November 7, 2016
Project Run-a-Way consisted of wearable art created by WSU students, alumni and area high school students.

Project Run-a-Way runs its way onto campus

November 7, 2016
An actor poses for a picture at the Field of Screams. The Field of Screams is located at 4055 N Tyler Rd, Maize, KS 67101.

Field of Screams: Behind the scenes

November 3, 2016
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Five ways to fulfill fall break

October 13, 2016
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Student Affairs search continues

October 13, 2016

Undercover bands join indie scene

September 26, 2016

Indie tops and flops with latest releases

September 12, 2016

Fashion meets technology in new Ulrich exhibit

September 12, 2016

September brings new rock hits

September 8, 2016

Shocker Startup allows students to compete, create, innovate

September 8, 2016
Eric Sexton, former Wichita State vice president of student affairs, stepped down on June 21. Sexton spent 26 years working for the university. 

Sexton steps down after 26 years

July 11, 2016

Marissa’s Melodies

May 5, 2016
Media members test out new lounge chairs during a media tour Thursday afternoon for the opening of the Warren 21’s new extension designed for guests ages 21 and above.  

Warren 21 brings upscale experience to movie patrons

May 2, 2016

Graphic design seniors ‘freak’ for final show

April 28, 2016

‘do it’ at the Ulrich opens creative exploration

April 21, 2016

Marissa’s Melodies: No jokes for April Fool’s in the music world

April 7, 2016

Student work explores human identities in Current 8 show

March 3, 2016

Marissa’s Melodies: Ra Ra Riot continues to impress with latest album

February 25, 2016

Visiting printmaker plays on imagination, science

February 25, 2016

Follow-up diversity forum focuses on progress, community development

February 21, 2016
WSU undergraduate Maria Begacheva performs a cello solo called “Meditation from the Jules Massenet’s opera “Thais” Wednesday night at the Miller Concert Hall during the WSU Symphony Concerto Aria Honors Concert.

Symphony Orchestra exhibits student soloists

February 12, 2016

Stratification leads to collaboration

February 1, 2016

Friends mourn loss of former nursing student

February 1, 2016

Marissa’s Melodies: Panic! delivers powerful, psychedelic vibes over break

January 21, 2016

Gordon Parks photograph exhibit opens at Ulrich Museum

January 21, 2016

Students fired up for improved kilns

December 4, 2015

Students craft, sell holiday cards to support their future

November 23, 2015
Performance major Jessica Curtiss struggles for her life during the play, Wrong Window, which is a spoof of Alfred Hitchcocks Rear Window, at the Welsbacher Theatre inside the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Performances continue at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Hughes Metropolitan Complex.

‘Wrong Window’ involves students in creative process

November 19, 2015

Album reviews: Bieber, Jeff

November 19, 2015

Off the court: Managers do the ‘nitty-gritty’

November 11, 2015

Marissa’s Melodies: Seaway attempts to stand out in pop-punk genre

October 29, 2015

Photography students endure adventures, mishaps in Paraguay

October 29, 2015
Actors rehearse for “The Light in the Piazza,” a romantic comedy set in 1950s Italy. The opera will be presented Thursday through Sunday at Miller Concert Hall. The musical is part of National Opera week.

Romantic opera to light up Miller Concert Hall

October 29, 2015

Tattoos in the workplace: To ink or not to ink?

October 26, 2015

Empty Bowls Chili Cook-Off feeds campus, community

October 25, 2015

Marissa’s Melodies: Group capitalizes on a cappella movement, Demi Lovato delivers full summer album

October 22, 2015

Concert etiquette: Cellphone usage

October 19, 2015

With release of pop, rock, country hits, there’s a new song for everyone

October 15, 2015

October album releases off to slow start with old rock bands, washed-up pop stars

October 8, 2015

End of September brings an odd collection of releases

October 1, 2015

New releases feature haunting vocals, boring rap; remembering ‘Nevermind’

September 24, 2015

‘Smokey Joe’s Café’ showcases actors’ real identities

September 24, 2015

Abstract degrees may equal job security

September 23, 2015

Ceramics Guild builds bowls to fight hunger

September 22, 2015

Steamroller prints

September 17, 2015

Indian culture on display at Ulrich

September 13, 2015

Photographing history in Paraguay

September 10, 2015
Album reviews: Hit, miss September releases offer variety

Album reviews: Hit, miss September releases offer variety

September 10, 2015

Photo gallery captures subjects at their most vulnerable

August 30, 2015
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