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Mia Hennen, Reporter, photographer

Mia Hennen is a reporter and photographer for The Sunflower. Hennen is a freshman at Wichita State majoring in English and minoring in communications, pursuing any career involving writing or editing. This is her first year working for The Sunflower. You can contact her at [email protected]

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Sophomore Clarence Jackson guards the goal against the Wildcats on Dec. 5.

PHOTOS: Wichita State vs Kansas State | Men’s Basketball

December 6, 2021
Ascension Via Christis Director of Communications and PR Roz Hutchinson and WSU Assistant VP for Wellness and Chief Psychologist Jessica Provines answer questions about the Suspenders4Hope campaign on Nov. 29.

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December 6, 2021
Ascension Via Christis Director of Communications and PR Roz Hutchinson talks about her partnership with WSU to spread the Suspenders4Hope campaign.

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December 6, 2021
WSU Assistant VP for Wellness and Chief Psychologist Jessica Provines talks about the program Suspenders4Hope on Nov. 29. The event in Communications week aimed to spread mental health awareness ideas and the origin of the program.

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December 6, 2021
Suspenders4Hope is a campaign that aims to help students in need. The campaign offered trainings on mental health issues.

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December 6, 2021
Redshirt freshman Skylar Goering and sophomore Lily Liekweg hug after defeating Memphis 3 - 1.

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December 6, 2021
Senior Bryn Stansberry and redshirt freshman Skylar Goering embrace at their last game of the season on Nov. 26.

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December 6, 2021
The Shocker volleyball team gathers one more time after their 3 - 1 victory over Memphis on Nov. 26.

[PHOTO] Volleyball program looks ahead to bright future after fifth place finish in the American

November 27, 2021
Senior Bryn Stansberry tears up after her last game of the season. The Shockers defeated Memphis 3 - 1 on Nov. 26.

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November 27, 2021
After defeating Memphis on Nov. 26, the Shockers celebrate together. They won with a score of 3 - 1.

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November 27, 2021
After defeating Memphis on Nov. 26, the Shockers celebrate together. They won with a score of 3 - 1.

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November 27, 2021
Sophomore Sophia Rohling leaps to hit the ball towards Memphis.

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November 27, 2021
Freshman Morgan Weber hits the ball towards Memphis on Nov. 26.

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November 27, 2021
Volleyball starts unite their hands before the start of the game against Memphis. This was the final game before the end of the season.

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November 27, 2021
Sophomore Lily Liekweg waves to the crowd before the game against Memphis on Nov. 26.

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November 27, 2021
Parents and seniors stand in line after recieving flowers before the game against Memphis on Nov. 26.

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November 27, 2021
Redshirt senior Lexi Hogan embraces Head coach Chris Lamb at the senior send-off before the game against Memphis on Nov. 26.

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November 27, 2021
Redshirt freshman Skylar Goering gives Head coach Chris Lamb a hug before the teams final game against Memphis.

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November 27, 2021
Faculty at the Strategies for Promoting Intergenerational Teaching at WSU meeting clap for speaker Louis Medvene.

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November 27, 2021
Professor of Psychology Louis Medvene speaks to the room of faclty at the Strategies for Promoting Intergenerational Teaching at WSU meeting. The meeting was held on Nov. 16 and in the Rhatigan Student Center.

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November 27, 2021
Professor of Psychology Louis Medvene speaks to the room of faclty at the Strategies for Promoting Intergenerational Teaching at WSU meeting. The meeting was held on Nov. 16 and in the Rhatigan Student Center.

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November 27, 2021
At the Strategies for Promoting Intergenerational Teaching at WSU meeting, panelist introduces speaker Louis Medvene.

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November 27, 2021
Junior Qua Grant and junior Dexter Dennis talk before a play. That day, they played against South Alabama and won 64 - 58.

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November 27, 2021
Sophomore Tyson Etienne looks for a teammate to pass the ball to on Nov. 13 in Koch Arena. The Shockers played against South Alabama and won with a score of 64 - 58.

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November 27, 2021
Junior Morris Udeze passes the ball to a teammate in the second half of the game against South Alabama on Nov. 13. The Shockers won 64 - 58.

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November 27, 2021
Sophomore Tyson Etienne drives the ball down the court against South Alabama opponent.

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November 27, 2021
Junior Joe Pleasant prepares to rebound South Alabamas free throw on Nov. 13. This was Pleasants first year on the Shockers team after transferring from ACU.

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November 27, 2021
Sophomore Tyson Etienne drives the ball down the court against South Alabama opponent on Nov. 13.

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November 27, 2021
After a successful play, sophomore Clarence Jackson and freshman Steele Gaston-Chapman chest bump in celebration. The Shockers emerged victorious against South Alabama with a score of 64 - 58.

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November 27, 2021
Junior Qua Grant dribbles the ball down the court on Nov. 13 in Koch Arena. Grant had 13 points and three rebounds in the game—a career high.

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November 27, 2021
Freshman Steele Gaston-Chapman and the rest of the mens basketball team celebrate after another goal against South Alabama. The Shockers emerged victorious against South Alabama with a score of 64 - 58.

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November 27, 2021
Junior Qua Grant makes a layup on South Alabama on Nov. 13. Grant had 13 points and three rebounds in the game—a career high.

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November 27, 2021
Freshman Ricky Council IV attempts to make a shot on South Alabama. Council IV led the team with 19 points and eight rebounds.

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November 27, 2021
Junior Qua Grant makes a layup on South Alabama on Nov. 13. Grant had 13 points and three rebounds in the game—a career high.

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November 27, 2021
Junior Dexter Dennis passes the ball to a teammate aroind a South Alabama opponent on Nov. 13.

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November 27, 2021
Junior Qua Grant makes a layup on South Alabama on Nov. 13. Grant had 13 points and three rebounds in the game—a career high.

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November 27, 2021
Sophomore Clarence Jackson shoots a three-point field goal against South Alabama. The Shockers won 64 - 58.

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November 27, 2021
Sophomore Tyson Etienne looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. The Shockers played against South Alabama on Nov. 13 and emerged with a score of 64 - 58.

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November 27, 2021
Freshman Ricky Council IV blocks South Alabama opponent from making a pass on Nov. 13 in Koch Arena. Council IV led the team with 19 points and eight rebounds.

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November 27, 2021
Freshman Kenny Pohto blocks an opponent from the goal during a free throw by South Alabama.

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November 27, 2021
The mens basketball team celebrates after a teammate scores a goal on South Alabama on Nov. 13. The Shockers emerged victorious with a score of 64 - 58.

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November 27, 2021
Sophomore Clarence Jackson plays defense against South Alabama opponent.

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November 27, 2021
Junior Morris Udeze blocks opponent before a South Alabama player makes a free throw. After a neck-in-neck game, the Shockers emerged victorious with a score of 64 - 58.

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November 27, 2021
Junior Morris Udeze blocks opponent on South Alabama. After a neck-in-neck game, the Shockers emerged victorious with a score of 64 - 58.

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November 27, 2021
At the 2000s themed skate night on Nov. 6, WSU students skate together around the Carousel Skate Center rink. Throw It Back to the 2000s Skate Night was hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Students throw back to the 2000s with WSU at Skatenight

November 11, 2021
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November 11, 2021
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November 11, 2021
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November 11, 2021
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November 11, 2021
Students look at the arcade games at Carousel Skate Center on Nov. 6. Throw It Back to the 2000s Skate Night was hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

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November 11, 2021
At the 2000s themed skate night on Nov. 6, Jordy Mosqueda plays an arcade game. Throw It Back to the 2000s Skate Night was hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

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November 11, 2021
Joe Pleasant takes a jumpshot during Shocker Madness on Oct. 12 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Pleasant comes back to where it all started

November 8, 2021
President Richard Muma delivers his Inagural Address to the crowd in Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex on Oct. 29.

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November 8, 2021
President Richard Muma delivers his Inagural Address to the crowd in Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex on Oct. 29.

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November 8, 2021
Governor Laura Kelly presents the pesidential medallion to President Richard Muma in the presence of Faculty Senate President Whitney Bailey. The medallion symbolized the responsibility held by the chief officer of the university.

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November 8, 2021
After his Oath of Office, President Richard Muma hugs his spouse, Rick Case.

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November 8, 2021
Holding his spouse Rick Cases hand, President Richard Muma takes his Oath of Office delivered Magistrate Judge Gwynne Birzer. The inaguration was held at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex on Oct. 29.

[PHOTO] Rick Muma inaugurated as 15th president of Wichita State

October 29, 2021
Holding his spouse Rick Cases hand, President Richard Muma takes his Oath of Office delivered Magistrate Judge Gwynne Birzer. The inaguration was held at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex on Oct. 29.

[PHOTO] Rick Muma inaugurated as 15th president of Wichita State

October 29, 2021
After Governor Laura Kellys inagural remarks, President Richard Muma shakes her hand on Oct. 29.

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October 29, 2021
Inaugural speaker Amy Drassen-Ham congratulates President Richard Muma during his inaguration.

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October 29, 2021
President of the Studemt Government Association Rija Khan welcomes President Richard Muma on behalf of the students on Oct. 29.

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October 29, 2021
On Oct. 28, students high-five each other after a volleyball match.

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October 29, 2021
Celebrating his victory, a student cheers with his team after winning a match of Big Pink Volleyball.

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October 29, 2021
After a play, students laugh together at the Big Pink Volleyball night aimed to raise money for Breast Cancer Research.

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October 29, 2021
A student jumps to meet the inflatable ball on Big Pink Volleyball night.

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October 29, 2021
On Oct. 28, a student hits the inflatable ball across the net to score a goal.

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October 29, 2021
At Big Pink Volleyball night, a student hits the ball to the other team. The event helped raise money for Breast Cancer Research.

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October 29, 2021
Performing Defying Gravity from Wicked, senior Megan Ahern sings and plays the role of The Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba.

PHOTOS: Fall 2021 Senior Musical Theatre Showcase

October 24, 2021
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