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Mia Hennen

Mia Hennen, Copy Editor

Mia Hennen is the copy editor for The Sunflower. Most recently, Hennen served as editor-in-chief for the 2023-2024 year. A senior English major, Hennen will graduate in May 2025 and hopes to pursue a career in journalism.

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A screenshot of the myWSU homepage on July 24. 2024. Screenshot courtesy of mywsu.wichita.edu.

myWSU portal to get facelift next month

Mia Hennen, Copy Editor
July 24, 2024
Senior Auryonna Webb will be the first of two students to graduate from Wichita State with a bachelors degree in acting for digital arts.

‘Soul work’: One of first to graduate with acting for digital arts degree looks toward future

Mia Hennen, Editor in chief
May 9, 2024
Lucia Suniga, Brisa Perez, Abby DeHaven and Gus Denneler jump for a photo in front of the Ulrich Museum of Art. The four were interns during the 2023-2024 academic year. (Photo courtesy of Jo Reinert)

From the vault to the gallery: Students discuss interning for Ulrich Museum

Mia Hennen, Editor in chief
April 27, 2024
The Wichita State campus on April 25.

Following threat, bomb devices not found at WSU

Mia Hennen, Editor in Chief
April 25, 2024
Wichita Police Department vehicles near Fairmount Park on April 18, following a shooting around 7 a.m. that morning.

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Wichita Police Department vehicles near Fairmount Park on April 18, following the death of a man that morning.

[Photo] Man at Fairmount Park dies of medical emergency

April 18, 2024
Nathalia Gallego, known as GLeo in the art world, speaks about her time collaborating on art projects in the Wichita community. GLeo is well-known for her work as a street artist; in 2018, she designed the mural on the Beachner Grain elevator in north Wichita, which set a Guinness World Record.

Record-breaking artist to paint mural at Wichita State

Mia Hennen, Editor in chief
April 15, 2024
A museum-goer examines artwork from Horizontes, a Wichita community art project. The Horizontes work was on display in the Ulrich Museum of Art on April 11.

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Armando Minjarez, an artist in the Wichita community, talks to Nathalia Gallego, known as GLeo in the art world, about their time collaborating on art in Wichita. GLeo, a Colombian artist, was brought to Wichita State to create a mural.

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Nathalia Gallego, known as GLeo in the art world, speaks about her time collaborating on art projects in the Wichita community. GLeo is well-known for her work as a street artist; in 2018, she designed the mural on the Beachner Grain elevator in north Wichita, which set a Guinness World Record.

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Lucia Suniga, an intern at the Ulrich Museum of Art, talks to reception-goers before an event about about working collaboratively as artists. Suniga is a events and community outreach intern but does various other tasks in her role.

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Vivian Zavataro, director of the Ulrich Museum of Art, talks to guests and museum staff at the reception for an artist discussion about working collaboratively. The discussion featured Nathalia Gallego (GLeo) and Armando Minjarez.

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Nathalia Gallego, known as GLeo in the art world, speaks about her time collaborating on art projects in the Wichita community. This is the Colombian artists fourth time being in Wichita, and this time, shes creating a mural at Wichita State University.

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Armando Minjarez, an artist in the Wichita community, talks to Nathalia Gallego, known as GLeo in the art world, about their time collaborating on art in Wichita. GLeo, a Colombian artist, was brought to Wichita State to create a mural.

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Calypso Jetè Balmain accepts cash tips from the audience at the 14th annual drag show at Wichita State. The drag performer won the first season of the HBO Max show Legendary. Calypso Jetè Balmain focuses her career on activism, community, education, and health care.

PHOTOS: Wichita State’s 14th Annual Drag Show

Mia Hennen, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2024
Trey Freund, a Wichita State student and local drag queen, fixes his makeup during the intermission.

[Photo] Creative writing student explores self-identity as a drag artist

May 6, 2024
(Left) Werner Golling, vice president for finance and administration, speaks to the Student Fees Commission on March 6. (Right) Provost Shirley Lefever shares her hype song at the Student Government Association Town Hall on Oct. 26. Both administrators announced their retirement on April 3.

Wichita State provost and vice president of finance and administration set to retire

Mia Hennen, Editor-in-chief
April 3, 2024
Luke Luttrell, Justin Neel and David Hopkins sit and discuss finances for their restaurant Social Tap on a Wednesday afternoon. The alumni all attended Wichita State.

[Photo] ‘A place for everybody’: Former Wichita State students seek to create innovative restaurant space in Social Tap Drinkery

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor
March 29, 2024
David Hopkins, Justin Neel and Luke Luttrell pose for a photo at their restaurant Social Tap on March 27. The alumni all attended Wichita State.

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David Hopkins, Justin Neel and Luke Luttrell pose for a photo at their restaurant Social Tap on March 27. The alumni all attended Wichita State.

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Luke Luttrell, Justin Neel and David Hopkins sit and discuss finances for their restaurant Social Tap on a Monday afternoon. The alumni all attended Wichita State.

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Luke Luttrell, Justin Neel and David Hopkins sit and discuss finances for their restaurant Social Tap on a Monday afternoon. The alumni all attended Wichita State.

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Colby Rogers speaks to media after Wichita States win against Rice University on March 13.

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Redshirt sophomore forward Isaac Abidde cheers with the mens basketball team and university Spirit Squad after a successful play by the Shockers. WSU defeated Rice University by seven points, 88-81.

PHOTOS: Men’s basketball vs. Rice in AAC Tournament

Mia Hennen, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2024
Paul Mills speaks to media after Wichita States win against Rice University on March 13.

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Paul Mills speaks to media after Wichita States win against Rice University on March 13.

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Paul Mills speaks to media after Wichita States win against Rice University on March 13.

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Holding a cutout of Kenny Pohtos head, a Wichita State fan cheers as the Spirit Squad throws t-shirts into the Dickies Arena crowd.

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Redshirt junior guard Colby Rogers receives Wichita States plaque to place on the AAC tournament board. This followed the Shockers win over the Rice University Owls.

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Rices Anthony Selden goes for a layup as Wichita States Kenny Pohto attempts to block the shot. The Shockers defeated the Owls, 88-81, on March 13 in Dickies Arena.

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Redshirt junior guard Colby Rogers attempts to grab the ball back from a Rice on March 13. Rogers broke Wichita States record for most 3-pointers in a single season with 94 3-pointers, three more than the previous record.

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Redshirt junior guard Colby Rogers and junior forward Ronnie DeGray III clap after Wichita States win over Rice University. This win progressed the Shockers to the second round of the AAC tournament in Dickies Arena.

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Redshirt junior guards Colby Rogers and Harlond Beverly share a moment after Wichita States win against Rice University. This win progressed the Shockers to the second round of the AAC tournament in Dickies Arena.

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Junior forward Ronnie DeGray III and grad student forward Dalen Ridgnal clap after Wichita States win over Rice University. This win progressed the Shockers to the second round of the AAC tournament in Dickies Arena.

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Redshirt junior guard Colby Rogers places Wichita States plaque on the AAC tournament board after the Shockers defeated the Rice University Owls. On the March 13 match, Rogers broke the universitys record for most 3-pointers in a single season with 94 3-pointers, three more than the previous record.

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The Wichita State mens basketball team celebrates on the sidelines after a successful play by the Shockers. Wichita State won against Rice University by seven points, 88-81.

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Redshirt junior guard Harlond Beverly drives the ball down the court during the game against Rice University. Beverly played 31 minutes during the match and scored 11 points.

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The Wichita State mens basketball team celebrates on the sidelines after a successful play by the Shockers. Wichita State won against Rice University by seven points, 88-81.

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Redshirt junior guard Colby Rogers looks to pass the ball during the game against Rice University on March 13. Rogers broke Wichita States record for most 3-pointers in a single season with 94 3-pointers, three more than the previous record.

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Junior guard Kenny Pohto loses grasp of the ball as a Rice player runs into him. In his 17 minutes of court time, Pohto scored eight points.

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Junior guard Xavier Bell dribbles the ball down the court during the game against Rice University on March 13. In his 33 minutes of court time, he scored eight points.

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Redshirt junior guard Harlond Beverly goes up for a layup during the game against Rice University on March 13. Beverly played 31 minutes and scored 11 points inside Dickies Arena.

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Redshirt junior guard Harlond Beverly looks to pass the ball during the first half of the game against Rice University. Beverly played 31 minutes during the match and scored 11 points.

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Lucas Hulett, assistant professor and director of athletic bands at WSU, watches the scoreboard during the game against Rice University on March 13. The Wichita State Sound Machine traveled to Fort Worth, Texas, to cheer on the mens basketball team.

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Lucas Hulett, assistant professor and director of athletic bands at WSU, watches the stadium during the game against Rice University on March 13. The Wichita State Sound Machine traveled to Fort Worth, Texas, to cheer on the mens basketball team.

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Junior guard Bijan Cortes pauses moments before action in the first round of the AAC tournament against Rice University. Cortes scored 12 points in his 21 minutes of game time.

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Junior center Quincy Ballard guards Rices senior guard Travis Evee. Ballard had 22 minutes on the court and scored 10 points.

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Junior center Quincy Ballard guards Travis Evee from Rice, with the help of redshirt junior guard Harlond Beverly. Ballard had 22 minutes of court time; Beverly had 31 minutes.

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Junior guard Bijan Cortes goes up for a shot during the first half of the game against Rice University in Dickies Arena. Cortes scored 12 points in 21 minutes of game time.

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Redshirt junior guard Harlond Beverly passes the ball during the first half of the game against Rice University. Beverly played 31 minutes during the match and scored 11 points.

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Redshirt junior guard Colby Rogers looks to pass the ball during the game against Rice University on March 13. Rogers broke Wichita States record for most 3-pointers in a single season with 94 3-pointers, three more than the previous record.

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Junior guard Bijan Cortes and freshman guard Joy Ighovodja laugh during warmup before the match against Rice University in Dickies Arena. The 88-81 win on March 13 took the Shockers to the second round of the AAC.

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Junior guard Bijan Cortes and freshman guard Joy Ighovodja laugh together during warmup before the match against Rice University in Dickies Arena. The 88-81 win on March 13 took the Shockers to the second round of the AAC tournament.

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Redshirt junior guard Harlond Beverly prepares to shoot the ball during warmup before the game against Rice University. Wichita State won, 88-81, progressing the Shockers to the second round of the AAC in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Redshirt junior guard Harlond Beverly looks to the ball during warmup before the game against Rice University. Wichita State won, 88-81, progressing the Shockers to the second round of the AAC in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Junior center Quincy Ballard prepares to shoot the ball during warmup before the game against Rice University. Wichita State won, 88-81, progressing the Shockers to the second round of the AAC in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Redshirt junior guard Colby Rogers prepares to make a layup while facing off against Rice University. Rogers broke Wichita States record for most 3-pointers in a single season with 94 3-pointers, three more than the previous record.

[Photo] Men’s basketball escapes first round of AAC tournament, Colby Rogers breaks 3-point record

March 13, 2024
The Student Fees Commission deliberates on funding allocations on March 6. The commission was made up of over 20 individuals from various areas of the university.

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Honors commissioner Kate Potter speaks at the Student Fees Committee meeting on March 6.

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Teri Hall, vice president for student affairs, speaks about the Office of Diversity and Inclusions funding on March 6.

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Jia Wen Wang and Sophie Martins speak on the side during Student Fees Committee deliberations on March 6. Wang serves as the student body treasure; Martins is the student body vice president.

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Ryan Nuckles, a freshman commissioner for the Student Fees Committee, discusses the Office of Diversity and Inclusions student fee funding on March 6.

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Teri Hall, vice president for student affairs, speaks about the Office of Diversity and Inclusions funding on March 6.

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Werner Golling, vice president for Finance and Administration, speaks to the Student Fees Commission on March 6.

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Teri Hall, vice president for student affairs, listens to a a group present during the Student Fees Committee Hearings on March 4.

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Angela Zeorlin, business manager in the Office of Financial Aid, shares funding requests for different scholarships at the university on March 4.

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Angela Zeorlin, business manager in the Office of Financial Aid, listens to a question from a member of the Student Fees Committee on March 4.

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Ryan Nuckles, a freshman commissioner for the Student Fees Committee, asks Angela Zeorlin a question. Zeorlin serves as a business manager in the Office of Financial Aid.

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Kylee Hower asks Vanessa Souriya-Mnirajd, the director of TRIO-Disability Support Services, a question during day one of the Student Fees Committee Hearings. Hower serves as the speaker of the senate for the Student Government Association.

[Photo] Hower, Phan presidential campaign aims to increase outreach, retention through student connections

Courtney Brown, News Editor
March 20, 2024
Vanessa Souriya-Mnirajd, the director of TRIO-Disability Support Services, shares facts about TRIO. TRIO requested $8,000 from student fees for FY2025-2027.

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Vanessa Souriya-Mnirajd, the director of TRIO-Disability Support Services, shares facts about TRIO. TRIO requested $8,000 from student fees for FY2025-2027.

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Jia Wen Wangs gavel lies on the table as the Student Fees Committee Hearings take place on March 4. Wang serves as the student body treasurer for the Student Government Association.

[Photo] Student Fees Commission passes recommendation to increase student fees by nearly $8 per semester

March 7, 2024
Teri Hall, vice president for student affairs, makes a point of clarification during the Child Development Centers budget presentation on March 4.

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Jordan Webb, health professions senator for SGA, asks a question during the Student Fees Committee Hearings on March 4. The hearings were held over the course of three days.

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Ann Burger, associate director for Study Abroad and exchange programs at Wichita State, speaks to the Student Fees Committee on March 4.

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Lily Arens, fine arts senator for SGA, asks a question during the Student Fees Committee Hearings on March 4. The hearings were held over the course of three days.

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President Iris Okere was the only member of the Student Fees Committee who was absent from the hearings on March 4. Including Okere, the committee was made up of 22 individuals in various positions, in and out of Student Government Association.

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Student Body Vice President Sophie Martins takes notes while Ann Burger speaks to the Student Fees Committee on March 4. Burger serves as the associate director for Study Abroad and exchange programs at Wichita State.

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Ann Burger, associate director for Study Abroad and exchange programs at Wichita State, speaks to the Student Fees Committee on March 4.

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Ann Burger, associate director for Study Abroad and exchange programs at Wichita State, speaks to the Student Fees Committee on March 4.

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Racine Zackula, family literacy coordinator for the Wichita Public Library, organizes books on the Book Bus. The Book Bus is a library on wheels that bring various books to different communities or individuals in Wichita. I love our mission, Zackula said about the WPL. We are to be out in the world and connecting with others where theyre at — and thats what its all about.

Wichita State alum infuses love for reading in ‘Book Bus’ work

Mia Hennen, Editor in Chief
February 22, 2024
Racine Zackula, family literacy coordinator for the Wichita Public Library, poses with the Wichita Public Librarys Book Bus while creating bubbles with a handheld toy. If shes not on the road, Zackula spends much of her time planning where to take the Book Bus next.

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Racine Zackula, family literacy coordinator for the Wichita Public Library, drives the Wichita Public Librarys Book Bus around town while talking about her experience as a librarian. Through her job, Zackula said she aims to convince, cajole and con people into reading.

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Racine Zackula, family literacy coordinator for the Wichita Public Library, poses inside the Wichita Public Librarys Book Bus. The inside of the bus holds various items, like puppets, bean bag chairs, and more.

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Larry Burks Sr. and Sierra Riley transport the chili for Veteran Students Organizations first event of the year from the second to first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Burks serves as the lead adviser of the organziation while Riley serves as the vice president.

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Veteran Students Organization held its first event of 2024 in the Rhatigan Student Center, offering chili to those passing.

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Larry Burks Sr., Sierra Riley and Jack Delmar transport the chili for Veteran Students Organizations first event of the year from the second to first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center on Feb. 13. The event was organizations first after a long hiatus.

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