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Mia Hennen, News/Managing Editor

Mia Hennen is the News and Managing Editor for The Sunflower. Hennen is a sophomore at Wichita State majoring in English and minoring in communications, pursuing any career involving writing or editing. This is their second year working for The Sunflower. They can be reached at [email protected]

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Senior forward Gus Okafur goes for a two pointer during the game against the Texans on Nov. 26

PHOTOS: Men’s basketball vs Tarleton

November 27, 2022
Junior guard Jaykon Walton hugs sophomre guard Jaron Pierre Jr. after defeating Tarleton State on Nov. 26 inside Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers secured a 83-71 victory.

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Junior guard Jaykon Walton hugs sophomre guard Jaron Pierre Jr. after defeating Tarleton State on Nov. 26 inside Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers secured a 83-71 victory.

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Junior guard Jaykon Walton dances after the Shockers score a point on Nov. 26 inside Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers won. 83-71.

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After slamming Craig Porter Jr.s pass into the goal, senior forward Gus Okafur yells on Nov. 26 inside Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers won, 83-71.

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After slamming Craig Porter Jr.s pass into the goal, senior forward Gus Okafur yells on Nov. 26 inside Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers won, 83-71.

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After slamming Craig Porter Jr.s pass into the goal, senior forward Gus Okafur yells on Nov. 26 inside Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers won, 83-71.

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Junior guard Jaykon Walton dribbles the ball, looking for a player to pass to on Nov. 26. The Shockers played Tarleton State and won, 83-71.

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Senior guard Craig Porter Jr. passes the ball to other players on the court during the game against Tarleton State on Nov .26.

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Senior forward Gus Okafur goes for a layup during the game against Tarleton State on Nov. 26.

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Senior forward Gus Okafur dribbles the ball down the court, looking for a player to pass to on Nov. 26.

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Senior forward James Rojas goes up for a two pointer during the game against the Tarleton State Texans on Nov. 26. The Shockers won, 83-71.

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Sophomore guard Xavier Bell looks for a player to pass the ball to during the game against Tarleton State on Nov. 26.

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Sophomore guard Shammah Scott dribbles down the court during the game against the Tarleton State Texans on Nov. 26. The Shockers won, 83-71.

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Head coach Isaac Brown claps for the Shockers after a sucessful shot by sophomore forward Kenny Pohto on Nov. 26. The Shockers played the Tarleton State Texans and won, 83-71.

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Head coach Isaac Brown yells to his players during the game against Tarleton State on Nov. 26.

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Sophomore guard Xavier Bell looks for a player to pass the ball to during the game against Tarleton State on Nov. 26.

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Head coach Isaac Brown yells to his players during the game against Tarleton State on Nov. 26.

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Sophomore guard Jaron Pierre Jr. goes up for a shot during the game against the Texans on Nov. 26. The Shockers won, 83-71.

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Senior guard Craig Porter Jr. goes up for a two pointer during the game against the Texans on Nov. 26. The Shockers won, 83-71.

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Senior forward Gus Okafur goes for a layup during the game against the Texans on Nov. 26.

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Junior guard Jaykon Walton looks to the court for a player to pass to during the game against the Texans on Nov. 26.

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Sophomore guard Xavier Bell goes up for a two pointer during the game against the Texans on Nov. 26.

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Senior guard Craig Porter Jr. goes up for a two pointer during the game against the Texans on Nov. 26. The Shockers won, 83-71.

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Senior guard Craig Porter Jr. dribbles down the court during the game against Tarleton State on Nov. 26. The Shockers won, 83-71.

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Senior guard Craig Porter Jr. yells after being announced for the starting line up before the game against Tarleton State. The Shockers won, 83-71.

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Junior guard Jaykon Walton yells after being announced for the starting line up before the game against Tarleton State. The Shockers won, 83-71.

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Aniket Bhakta, Sigma Phi Epsilon member, shaves Faiz Ahms, Sigma Phi Epsilon member, beard.

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Logan Hutchens, computer science major, laughs with Jackson Ozanne, vice president of administration in the Interfraternity Council. Hutchens shaved Ozannes beard after being the highest bidder at the Interfraternity Council Beard Auction.

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Jackson Ozanne, vice president of administration with the Interfraternity Council, spits beard out of his mouth after Logan Hutchens, computer science major, shaves some of it off.

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Jackson Ozanne, vice president of administration with the Interfraternity Council, tilts his head back while Logan Hutchens, computer science major, shaves some of his beard off.

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David Fitzhugh, Lambda Chi Alpha member, tilts his head back while Xavier Westbrooks, elementary education major, shaves his beard off.

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Jackson Ozanne, vice president of administration with the Interfraternity Council, looks forward while Logan Hutchens, computer science major, shaves some of his beard off.

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Aniket Bhakta, Sigma Phi Epsilon member, shaves Faiz Ahms, Sigma Phi Epsilon member, beard.

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Kolton Varner, Sigma Phi Epsilon member, sits while Jordan Bayles shaves his beard.

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Jackson Ozanne, vice president of administration with the Interfraternity Counci, shaves Jason Baldwins, Beta Theta Pi president, beard.

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David Eby, Delta Upsilon member, sits while Logan Hutchens, computer science major, shaves his beard on Nov. 21.

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Logan Hutchens, computer science major, shaves David Ebys, Delta Upsilon member, beard on Nov. 21.

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Carlos Martinez, Sigma Alpha Epsilon member, laughs while Colin Corwell, director of recruitment in the Interfraternity Council, shaves his beard.

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Carlos Martinez, Sigma Alpha Epsilon member, looks at his beard after auctioning it off.

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Colin Corwell, director of recruitment in the Interfraternity Council, shaves Carlos Martinezs beard alongside Jackson Ozanne, vice president of administration in the Interfraternity Council.

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Colin Corwell, director of recruitment in the Interfraternity Council, shaves Carlos Martinezs beard alongside Jackson Ozanne, vice president of administration in the Interfraternity Council.

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Carlos Martinez, Sigma Alpha Epsilon member, laughs while Colin Corwell, director of recruitment in the Interfraternity Council, shaves his beard.

[PHOTO] Interfraternity Council raises awareness for men's mental health through beard auction

November 23, 2022
Xavier Westbrook, elementary education major, tilts his head up while Aden Lemasters, Sigma Phi Epsilon member, shaves his beard after offering the most during auction.

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Xavier Westbrook, elementary education major, laughs while watching members of the Interfraternity Council shave each others beards.

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Logan Hutchens, computer science major, lets Will Dirnbeck, director of scholarship and retention with the Interfraternity Council, shave his beard.

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Andrew (A.J.) Jones, auctioneer and realtor at McCurdy Real Estate & Auction, points to a bidder at the Interfraternity Council Beard Auction. The auction was held to raise money for the Movember Foundation, a foundation dedicated to improving mens health.

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Andrew (A.J.) Jones, auctioneer and realtor at McCurdy Real Estate & Auction, asks for a higher bidder at the Interfraternity Council Beard Auction. The auction was held to raise money for the Movember Foundation, a foundation dedicated to improving mens health.

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Xavier Westbrook, elementary education major, bids on David, a member of Delta Upsilon.

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Andrew (A.J.) Jones, an auctioneer and realtor at McCurdy Real Estate & Auction, auctions of Carlos Martinezs beard at the Interfraternity Council Beard Auction. The proceeds were donated to the Movember Foundation, a foundation dedicated to improving mens health.

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Andrew (A.J.) Jones, auctioneer and realtor at McCurdy Real Estate & Auction, asks for a higher bidder on Xavier Westbrooks beard, elementary education major, who laughs.

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Students look through the Shocker Support Locker for different food or hygiene products. The locker offered free products to students, faculty and staff Monday through Friday.

Students workers support Shocker Support Locker

November 21, 2022
Students check out food from the Shocker Support Locker. The locker offered free products to students, faculty and staff Monday through Friday.

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Students look through the Shocker Support Locker for different food or hygiene products. The locker offered free products to students, faculty and staff Monday through Friday.

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Junior guard Colby Rogers participates in an interview at Media Day on Oct. 18. Rogers is currently waiting on a waiver from the NCAA that will determine his eligibility to play this season.

Colby Rogers ready to work despite unsure playing eligibility

November 11, 2022
Duerksen Fine Arts Amphitheater sits empty.

SGA approves Duerksen amphitheater mural proposal

November 9, 2022
The Marcus Welcome Center served as a polling location on Nov. 8, 2022. Students and locals came to vote in the building from sunrise to sundown.

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The Marcus Welcome Center served as a polling location on Nov. 8, 2022. Students and locals came to vote in the building from sunrise to sundown.

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The Marcus Welcome Center served as a polling location on Nov. 8, 2022. Students and locals came to vote in the building from sunrise to sundown.

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Regina Platt, a racial justice advocacy coordinator with YMCA in northeast Kansas, spoke to students, faculty and staff during SGAs first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion symposium. Platt addressed dismantling stereotypes and racism in society.

‘Cause a shock:’ Regina Platt motivates university to improve diversity efforts

November 6, 2022
Chief diversity officer Marché Fleming-Randle claps in celebration at the end of SGAs Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Symposium, which marked the end of Diversity Week.

[PHOTO] Change in DEI plans requires representative in each college

November 16, 2022
Chief diversity officer Marché Fleming-Randle speaks to students, faculty and staff at SGAs first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Symposium.

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Regina Platt, a racial justice advocacy coordinator with YMCA in northeast Kansas, takes a selfie after her speech. On Nov. 4, she addressed racism and stereotypes in society to a crowd of WSU faculty, staff and students.

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Students, faculty and staff listen to Regina Platt during SGAs first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion symposium. Platt addressed dismantling stereotypes and racism in society.

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Regina Platt, a racial justice advocacy coordinator with YMCA in northeast Kansas, spoke to students, faculty and staff during SGAs first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion symposium. Platt addressed dismantling stereotypes and racism in society.

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Regina Platt, a racial justice advocacy coordinator with YMCA in northeast Kansas, knocks off her shoes and walks in circles, telling of a time when she was holding on to negative aspects in her life. On Nov. 4, Platt spoke to students, faculty and staff during SGAs first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Symposium.

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Regina Platt, a racial justice advocacy coordinator with YMCA in northeast Kansas, spoke to students, faculty and staff during SGAs first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion symposium. Platt addressed dismantling stereotypes and racism in society.

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The Wichita State volleyball team raise their hands after defeating the South Florida Bulls, 3-0. The match took place on Oct. 28 inside Koch Arena.

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Junior Kaycie Litzau sets the ball during the game against the South Florida Bulls on Oct. 28. The Shockers won, 3-0.

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After securing a point over South Florida, the Shockers volleyball team celebrate together on Oct. 28 in Charles Koch Arena.

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Junior Kaycie Litzau sets the ball during the match-up against the South Florida Bulls on Oct. 28. The Shockers won, 3-0.

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After securing a point over South Florida, the Shockers volleyball team celebrate together on Oct. 28 in Charles Koch Arena.

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Junior Sophia Rohling serves the ball during the game against South Florida on Oct. 28. The Shockers won, 3-0.

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Redshirt freshman Addy Badley holds her teammates before the match against the South Florida Bulls begins on Oct. 28. The Shockers won 3-0.

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Junior Kaycie Litzau sets the ball for redshirt sophomore Morgan Stout to spike on Oct. 28. The Shockers faced the South Florida Bulls in Koch Arena.

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The Wichita State volleyball team locks hands before the start of the game against the South Florida Bulls on Oct. 28.

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Junior setter Kaycie Litzau waves to the crowd inside Koch Arena on Oct. 28 before the game against South Florida.

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The Wichita State volleyball team stands and watches the jumbotron before the game against the South Florida Bulls starts.

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Caitlin Nolen, student advocacy coordinator, addresses the Shocker Support Locker and issues with it. During the 2023 fiscal year, the locker experienced extremely high usage.

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SGA advisor Gabriel Fonseca addresses the Shocker Support Locker and issues with it. During the 2023 fiscal year, the locker experienced extremely high usage.

[PHOTO] Shocker Support Locker at risk due to increased use

October 26, 2022
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Since the start of the fall semester, bike thefts has increased around the Wichita State campus.

‘It doesn’t seem like they really care:’ Spike in bike thefts raises student concerns

October 25, 2022
Cheryl Harrison-Lee, Kansas Board of Regent member, speaks to students at the applied learning mixer on Oct. 19.

Kansas Board of Regents visits Wichita State

October 20, 2022
Photo courtesy of Dirty Hit

REVIEW: The 1975’s new album experiments (successfully?) with different sounds

October 20, 2022
Mens Basketball team poses for a group selfie at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

PHOTOS: Basketball Media Day

October 20, 2022
SGA senator Mark Barlow speaks to the student Senate on Oct. 19. Barlow addressed funding issues during public forum.

[PHOTO] SGA senator says nearly $10,000 allocated with little oversight

October 19, 2022
Speaker pro tempore Kian Williams is sworn into their role on Oct. 19. Williams was approved to be speaker pro tempore on Oct. 12.

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