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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 Hennen's first year working for The Sunflower. Hennen can be reached at [email protected]

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Last week’s news in brief — July 1

Last week’s news in brief — July 1

July 5, 2022
Many pro-choice and pro-life signs can be seen around the Wichita community to try and motivate Kansans to vote on Aug. 2.

Kansans gear up to vote on abortion rights

June 29, 2022
Design by Olivia Larson for Riverfest 2022

GoCreate designer and graphic design student does work for Riverfest

June 21, 2022
Two people hold each other during a celebration of Cinco de Mayo in Garden City.

WSU receives up to $60,000 from Library of Congress to research LatinX communities in Kansas

June 21, 2022
The Kansas Board of Regents on June 15.

KBOR approves no tuition increases and a few fee increases for 2022-2023

June 16, 2022
NetApp Vice President of Core Software & Data Management Robin Huber cuts the NetApp ribbon along with others involved with NetApp.

NetApp on WSU’s Innovation Campus officially opens

June 15, 2022
Author Vanessa Whiteside tells a local about her new book 100 Things to Do in Kansas Before You Die during a signing event at the Pizza Hut Museum on campus.

Local writer holds a book signing at Pizza Hut Museum on campus

June 15, 2022
WuShock holds the Thin Blue Line flag, while at the parade with Budweiser Clydesdales on June 2.

WuShock waves ‘thin blue line’ flag, sparking controversy

June 8, 2022
Smart Factory Leader Stephen Laaper gives opening remarks before embarking on a tour of The Smart Factory.

The Smart Factory officially opens, plans to tackle toughest problems in manufacturing

June 7, 2022
Alpha Phi Alpha members compete in the Riverfest Stroll Off Competition. The event was a historical and cultural component of Black and multicultural Greek life, where teams danced to crease a unified whole.

PHOTOS: Historical Black and multicultural fraternities and sororities at Riverfest

June 5, 2022
Freshman Xavier Bell signs a fans back at the 2022-2023 mens basketball team meet and greet during Riverfest.

PHOTOS: 2022-2023 men’s basketball team at Riverfest

June 5, 2022
This week’s news in brief — June 3

This week’s news in brief — June 3

June 3, 2022
Associate professor Dan Close.

‘He was a great friend:’ Colleagues and friends remember Dan Close

June 1, 2022
Darron Boatright explains the new NIL policy to the media at Charles Koch Arena on July 1. Boatright was promoted to athletic director in 2015 up until his firing on Wednesday.

Boatright signs a separation agreement, will receive $300,000 over 2022-2023

May 27, 2022
Ulrich Museum directors and museum-goers listen to the Dean of College of Fine Arts Rodney Miller introduce the speakers. The summer exhibition opening was held on May 26, 2022.

The Ulrich puts a Wes Anderson spin on opening celebration

May 27, 2022
Julie Ann Baker Brin reads WOBBLY, an original poem, during the release party for Mikrokosmos 68.

Mikrokosmos releases its “return” issue

May 20, 2022
News brief — May 20

News brief — May 20

May 20, 2022
PHOTOS: Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremony

PHOTOS: Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremony

May 15, 2022
A graduate student leans on WuShock for support after chugging several Bud Lights after the Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremony.

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A graduate student chugs a can of Bud Light outside of Koch Arena after the first Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremony.

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Students dance after the end of the first Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremony.

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Students dance after the end of the first Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremony.

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WuShock high fives graduate at the end of the first 2022 Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 14.

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A graduate holds out their diploma towards friends and family, thanking them for their support.

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Spring 2022 Graduation Commencement Ceremony

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A graduate takes a picture after receiving their degree on May 14.

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After receiving their diploma, a graduate laughs and walks back to their seat.

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Spring 2022 Graduation Commencement Ceremony

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Family and friends yell in support after their graduate walks across the stage.

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Spring 2022 Graduation Commencement Ceremony

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Graduate Kayla Knoll smiles at her fellow graduates while waiting to walk across the stage to receive a diploma.

[PHOTO] Wichita State University holds first regular spring commencement ceremony since 2019

May 15, 2022
Graduate students look around for family and friends after being announced with their class.

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Master of Social Work graduate Jacqueline Del Real Luna shakes Richard Muma after receiving a diploma.

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Former Student Body President Rija Khan gives a speech during the 2022 Spring Commencement Ceremony.

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Former Student Body President Rija Khan walks up to the stage to give a speech during the 2022 Spring Commencement Ceremony.

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Graduate students take a picture together before the start of the first 2022 Spring Commencement Ceremony.

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With a Spongebob-themed cap, a graduate student takes a video of Koch Arena before the ceremony begins.

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A graduate waves to family and friends before the first ceremony begins on May 14. The first ceremony was for all graduates somewhere in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Fine Arts, Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College or College of Innovation and Design.

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A graduate raises their arms in joy to family and friends before the first ceremony begins on May 14. The first ceremony was for all graduates somewhere in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Fine Arts, Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College or College of Innovation and Design.

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With a decorated cap, a graduate student takes a video of Koch Arena before the ceremony begins

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Graduates stand together during the first 2022 Spring Commencement Ceremony on May 14.

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A graduate waves to friends and family before the first Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremony starts.

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Graduates pose for a photo before the first 2022 Spring Commencement Ceremony begins.

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Graduates walk into Koch Arena and find friends and family in the crowd during the first 2022 Spring Commencement Ceremony.

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Former Student Body President Rija Khan looks around Koch Arena before the 2022 Spring Commencement Ceremony.

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Marissa and Maria Edelman study together in the RSC before going to their next class together. The Edelman sisters majored in accounting and graduated together.

Inseparable sisters tackle college together

May 9, 2022
Wichita States ShiftSpace Gallery hosts an opening reception for From Lima to Wichita on July 2nd.

Shiftspace Gallery to receive funding after Student Supreme Court decision

May 3, 2022
Spectrum officer Allison Campbell receives the Richard D. Muma and Rick A. Case Equality Scholarship from President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case during the Lavender Graduation. The scholarship was created to support LGBTQ students at WSU, and three received it on April 28, 2022.

Lavender Graduation honors LGBTQ students

May 3, 2022
Andover neighborhood residents clean up much of the debris created by the tornado that swept through the town and surrounding areas the previous night.

PHOTOS: Andover Tornado on April 29, 2022

April 30, 2022
Ollie McCoy dances during the Pride Prom event hosted by ODI and Spectrum on April 22 in the RSC.

Pride Prom gives attendees a chance to show their true colors

April 26, 2022
Pride Prom attendees and Spectrum members dance during Cha Cha Slide by DJ Casper on April 22.

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During Y.M.C.A. by Village People, students and their guests dance at Pride Prom, an event hosted and sponsored by ODI and Spectrum.

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Attendees of the Pride Prom sponsored by ODI and Spectrum take a picture at the photo booth as the dance gets started.

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Members of Spectrum and attendees at the annual Pride Prom dance in the RSC.

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Members of Spectrum and attendees at the annual Pride Prom dance in the RSC.

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Attendees of the Pride Prom sponsored by ODI and Spectrum take a picture at the photo booth as the dance gets started.

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Attendees of the Pride Prom sponsored by ODI and Spectrum take a picture at the photo booth as the dance gets started.

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Attendees of the Pride Prom sponsored by ODI and Spectrum take a picture at the photo booth as the dance gets started.

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Natalie Walters and her friends walk their dog during the Walk 4 Pets event hosted by Pawsibilities on April 16.

Endless Pawsibilities: New student organization on campus partners with Kansas Humane Society

April 18, 2022
Biology majors Ashley Dinh and Cam Ta laugh together during the Boba Social on April 8. The event was open to all students and allowed them a free boba drink.

[PHOTO] ODI kicks off InspirASIAN month with Boba Social

April 13, 2022
SGA president, vice president candidates debate student concerns

SGA president, vice president candidates debate student concerns

April 1, 2022
Deadnettle performs in their second performance of the night, showcasing the costume they made.

Student Activities Council presents 12th annual Drag Show

March 29, 2022
Playing the role of senior Regina George, Olivia Goodspeed sings “Someone Gets Hurt” from Mean Girls.

A final show to cap the year off

March 21, 2022
Freshman Nhug Bosch Duran and senior Asia Strong embrace after a 84-83 victory over Tulane on March 2.

PHOTOS: Wichita State vs Tulane | Women’s Basketball

March 3, 2022
OPINION: Critical race theory should be required in K-12 schools

OPINION: Critical race theory should be required in K-12 schools

March 3, 2022
Governor Laura Kelly discusses the improvements she has brought to Kansas, including topics like employment.

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After securing several free throws for Wichita State, freshman Ricky Council IV meets head coach Isaac Brown on the court.

PHOTOS: Wichita State vs Houston | Men’s Basketball

February 20, 2022
Dacaria Harris helps sign in a student wanting to use the free COVID-19 testing option in the Student Health Center on Feb. 13, 2021.

Students assist Student Wellness Center with COVID-19 testing

February 15, 2022
PHOTOS: Wichita State vs South Florida | Mens Basketball

PHOTOS: Wichita State vs South Florida | Men’s Basketball

February 13, 2022
David Hall begins the Cards Against Hypnosis by asking the audience to vote between two answers. Hall invented the game in 2018 and has performed at Wichita State University twice.

Illusionist David Hall puts a hypnotic spin on the game Cards Against Humanity

February 6, 2022
Holocaust class focuses on giving people voices and skills to keep learning

Holocaust class focuses on giving people voices and skills to keep learning

January 29, 2022
Social Media Intern for the Office of Admissions, Destanee Brigman-Reed, records WuShock for the WSU TikTok page on Jan. 24. Brigman-Reed took charge of most of the filming and content on the page.

Behind-the-scenes of WSU’s TikTok page

January 28, 2022
Freshman Kenny Pohto looks for a teammate to pass the ball to against Cincinnati on Jan. 16.

PHOTOS: Wichita State vs Cincinnati | Men’s Basketball

January 16, 2022
After a foul from PVAMU, juniors Dexter Dennis and Morris Udeze share a laugh on Dec. 22 in Koch Arena.

PHOTOS: Wichita State vs Prairie View A&M | Men’s Basketball

December 23, 2021
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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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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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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Suspenders4Hope is a campaign that aims to help students in need. The campaign offered trainings on mental health issues.

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

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

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

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

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

November 28, 2021
After defeating Memphis on Nov. 26, the Shockers celebrate together. They won with a score of 3 - 1.

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Sophomore Sophia Rohling and freshman Morgan Stout jump to block the ball against memphis on Nov. 26. The team won the match 3 - 1.

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

November 28, 2021
Sophomore Sophia Rohling leaps to hit the ball towards Memphis.

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Freshman Morgan Weber hits the ball towards Memphis on Nov. 26.

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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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Sophomore Lily Liekweg waves to the crowd before the game against Memphis on Nov. 26.

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

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

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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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Faculty at the Strategies for Promoting Intergenerational Teaching at WSU meeting clap for speaker Louis Medvene.

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

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