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Morgan Anderson

Morgan Anderson, Former Managing Editor

Morgan Anderson is the former Managing Editor for The Sunflower. Anderson grew up in Sterling, Kansas and is a sophomore majoring in communications with a journalism emphasis and minoring in graphic design. This is Anderson’s second year on staff and in her spare time, she loves drawing cartoons and binge-watching “The Office”.

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Morgan Anderson, Managing Editor
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Sunflower photographers Easton Thompson and Morgan Anderson cover men's basketball media day on Oct. 15, 2019 inside Charles Koch Arena.

A Woman’s World: It’s 2020, normalize women covering men’s sports

Morgan Anderson, Managing Editor
October 21, 2020
Laura Kelly, Governor of Kansas, speaks during the opening announcement of the new Molecular Diagnostics Lab at Wichita State on Monday, Oct. 19 inside the John Bardo Center.

PHOTOS: Governor Laura Kelly visits WSU’s campus for Molecular Diagnostics Lab opening

Morgan Anderson, Managing Editor
October 19, 2020
Governor of Kansas Laura Kelly sits inside the John Bardo Center during the opening of WSU's Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory on Monday, Oct. 19.

Governor of Kansas Laura Kelly answers questions during an interview with The Sunflower on Monday, Oct. 19.

Governor of Kansas Laura Kelly answers questions during an interview with The Sunflower's Editor in Chief, Lindsay Smith, on Monday, Oct. 19. Kelley came to Wichita State's campus to speak at the opening of the new Molecular Diagnostics Lab in the John Bardo Center.

Governor of Kansas Laura Kelly answers questions during an interview with The Sunflower on Monday, Oct. 19. Kelly came to Wichita State's campus to speak at the opening of the new Molecular Diagnostics Lab in the John Bardo Center.

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October 19, 2020
Governor of Kansas Laura Kelly answers questions during an interview with The Sunflower on Monday, Oct. 19.

Governor of Kansas Laura Kelly answers questions during an interview with The Sunflower on Monday, Oct. 19.

Editor in Chief for The Sunflower, Lindsay Smith, conducts an interview with the Governor of Kansas, Laura Kelly, on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020 inside the John Bardo Center.

[Photo] OPINION: How student journalism has changed me

February 26, 2021
Laura Kelly, Governor of Kansas, answers questions during an interview with The Sunflower on Monday, Oct. 19.

Laura Kelly, Governor of Kansas, answers questions during an interview with The Sunflower on Monday, Oct. 19.

Laura Kelly, Governor of Kansas, speaks during the opening announcement of the new Molecular Diagnostics Lab at Wichita State on Monday, Oct. 19 inside the John Bardo Center.

[Photo] Governor Laura Kelly commends WSU’s ‘bold thinking’ at Molecular Diagnostic Lab opening

October 19, 2020
Governor of Kansas Laura Kelly cuts the ribbon to open the new Molecular Diagnostics Lab on Monday, Oct. 19 inside the John Bardo Center.

Governor of Kansas Laura Kelly cuts the ribbon to open the new Molecular Diagnostics Lab on Monday, Oct. 19 inside the John Bardo Center.

Laura Kelly, Governor of Kansas, speaks during the opening announcement of the new Molecular Diagnostics Lab at Wichita State on Monday, Oct. 19.

Interim President Rick Muma introduces the Governor of Kansas, Laura Kelly, during the opening of the new Molecular Diagnostics Lab on Monday inside the John Bardo center on Innovation Campus.

Governor of Kansas Laura Kelly introduces herself at the opening of the new Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory on Monday inside the John Bardo Center.

Interim President Rick Muma points to the county commissioners during the opening of the new Molecular Diagnostics Lab on Monday inside the John Bardo center on Innovation Campus.

Interim President Rick Muma introduces the Governor of Kansas, Laura Kelley, during the opening of the new Molecular Diagnostics Lab on Monday inside the John Bardo center on Innovation Campus.

Interim President Rick Muma introduces the Governor of Kansas, Laura Kelly, during the opening of the new Molecular Diagnostics Lab on Monday inside the John Bardo center on Innovation Campus.

Pete Meitzner, the Board of County Commissioners chairman, speaks during the opening of the new Molecular Diagnostic Lab on Monday inside the John Bardo Center.

Sarah Nickel, Assistant Professor in the Medical Laboratory Sciences at Wichita State University, speaks about the new Molecular Diagnostics Lab on Monday, Oct. 19 inside the John Bardo Center.

Pete Meitzner, the Board of County Commissioners chairman, speaks during the opening of the new Molecular Diagnostic Lab on Monday inside the John Bardo Center.

Sarah Nickel, Assistant Professor in the Medical Laboratory Sciences at Wichita State University, speaks about the new Molecular Diagnostics Lab on Monday inside the John Bardo Center.

Sarah Nickel, Assistant Professor in the Medical Laboratory Sciences at Wichita State University, speaks about the new Molecular Diagnostics Lab on Monday inside the John Bardo Center.

Sarah Nickel, Assistant Professor in the Medical Laboratory Sciences at Wichita State University, speaks about the new Molecular Diagnostics Lab on Monday inside the John Bardo Center.

[Photo] WSU’s Molecular Diagnostic Lab finds success in partnerships with the community

February 22, 2021
Dr. Alderston speaks at the opening of Wichita State's Molecular Diagnostics Lab on Monday, Oct. 19 inside the John Bardo Center.

Dr. Alderston speaks at the opening of Wichita State's Molecular Diagnostics Lab on Monday, Oct. 19 inside the John Bardo Center.

Dr. Alderston speaks at the opening of Wichita State's Molecular Diagnostics Lab on Monday, Oct. 19 inside the John Bardo Center.

Wichita State's John Tomlin speaks about the new molecular diagnostics lab on Monday, Oct. 19 inside the John Bardo Center.

Wichita mayor Brandon Whipple and Sedgwick County Commissioner chairman Pete Meitzner stand among others during the opening of the new Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory on Monday inside the John Bardo Center.

Wichita State's John Tomlin speaks about the new molecular diagnostics lab on Monday, Oct. 19. The lab will offer fast COVID-19 testing for students, faculty, and Wichita community members.

Wichita State's John Tomlin speaks about the new molecular diagnostics lab on Monday.

Governor of Kansas Laura Kelly sits inside the John Bardo Center during the opening of WSU's Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory on Monday, Oct. 19.

Jay Golden's schedule from his last day as president according to his calendar.

[Photo] Hours before resignation, Golden promoted his upcoming installation ceremony to donors

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
October 19, 2020
Wichita State's McKayla Wuensch celebrates with her teammates after scoring against the yellow team during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 16. The black team won in five sets, 3-2.

GALLERY: Black team rallies to win final Black and Yellow Scrimmage

Morgan Anderson and Kaylee Stout
October 17, 2020
Wichita State freshman Lauren McMahon spikes the ball to the black team during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena. The black team won in five sets, 3-2.

Sophomore Nicole Anderson spikes the ball during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena.

Sophomore Nicole Anderson spikes the ball during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena.

The black team celebrates after scoring against the black team during the scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 16 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State freshman Marriah Buss goes up for a tip ball at the net during the fifth set of the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday.

Wichita State's Kaycee Litzau sets the ball during the fifth set of the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena.

The black team celebrates after scoring against the yellow team in the fifth set during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 16.

The black team celebrates after scoring against the yellow team in the fifth set during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 16.

The black team celebrates after scoring against the yellow team in the fifth set during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 16.

Wichita State redshirt sophomore Brylee Kelly hits the ball to the yellow team during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State's McKayla Wuensch celebrates with her teammates after scoring against the yellow team in the fourth set of the Black and Yellow scrimmage on Friday.

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January 18, 2021
Senior McKayla Wuensch sets the ball during the fourth set of the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday.

The yellow team celebrates after scoring against the black team during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday. The black team won the scrimmage, 3-2.

Wichita State's Nicole Anderson hits the ball over to the black team during the scrimmage on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena.

Freshman Morgan Weber passes the ball over to the yellow team during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 16.

Sophomores Sina Uluave and Nicole Anderson embrace each other after scoring against the yellow team during the scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 16, inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State's Sina Uluave celebrates after scoring against the yellow team during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday. The black team won the scrimmage, 3-2.

Sophomore Nicole Anderson lunges for a loose ball during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 16 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State senior Emma Wright laughs with her teammates during the scrimmage on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State's McKayla Wuensch celebrates after scoring against the yellow team during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 16. The black team won in five sets, 3-2.

Wichita State's assistant coach Sean Carter calls the ball in during the fourth set of the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena.

Sophomore Sina Uluave calls the ball out during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State freshmen Marriah Buss and Morgan Weber go up for a block against the yellow team during the scrimmage on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State's Emma Wright, McKayla Wuensch, and Morgan Weber laugh together after scoring against the yellow team during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 16.

Wichita State's Emma Wright hugs freshman Morgan Weber after scoring against the yellow team during the scrimmage on Friday.

Freshman Marriah Buss spikes the ball while yellow team defenders block at the net during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State's Sophie Childs and Megan Taflinger battle at the net for a tip ball during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State freshman Sophie Childs passes the ball during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 16 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Senior Emma Wright spikes the ball while yellow team defender, Hailey Plugge blocks at the net during the scrimmage on Friday.

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October 18, 2020
Redshirt freshman Skylar Goering goes up for a spike during the third set of the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena. The black team won the scrimmage 3-2.

Wichita State's Emma Wright smiles and celebrates with her teammates after scoring against the yellow team on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State's Lauren McMahon spikes the ball to the black team while Morgan Weber and Emma Wright prepare to block during the Scrimmage on Friday.

Wichita State's Natalie Foster goes up for a spike while redshirt junior Megan Taflinger and freshman Lauren McMahon double block during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 16 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Freshman Lauren McMahon questions a call made by the referee during the third set of the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena.

Freshman Lauren McMahon questions a call made by the referee during the third set of the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena.

Freshman Lauren McMahon passes the ball off the net during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday.

The black team celebrates after scoring against the yellow team in the third set on Friday, Oct. 16.

Wichita State freshman Lauren McMahon celebrates with her team after scoring against the black team on Friday, Oct. 16.

Wichita State sophomore Nicole Anderson serves the ball to the black team during the scrimmage on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State freshman Lauren McMahon celebrates with her team after scoring against the black team on Friday, Oct. 16.

Sophomore Kayce Litzau dives for ball during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 16 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State's Megan Taflinger serves the ball during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State sophomore Nicole Anderson hits the ball behind the 10-foot line during the third set of the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday.

Wichita State's Emma Wright hits the ball over to the yellow team during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State's Lauren McMahon and Megan Taflinger go up for a double block during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 16 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Sophomore Sophia Rohling goes up for a spike during the scrimmage on Friday. The black team won in five sets, 3-2.

Wichita State freshman Morgan Weber goes up for a spike while yellow team defends prepare to block during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday inside Charles Koch Arena.

Freshman Natalie Foster spikes the ball during the second set of the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday. The black team won the scrimmage 3-2.

Wichita State's Sina Uluave serves the ball to the yellow team during the scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 16 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Sophomore Nicole Anderson tips the ball over to the black side during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday.

Wichita State's McKayla Wuensch goes up for a set during the first set of the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 16 inside of Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State players stand togther and look to Head Coach Gregg Marshall after a foul was called during the first half of the game against VCU on Saturday inside Charles Koch Arena. Sherfield, Burton and Stevenson have all transferred away from the program.

[Photo] The impact of transfers on the WSU basketball program

Sean Marty, Sports Editor
October 13, 2020
Twindemic

[Photo] Getting a flu shot this year could be crucial in preventing a ‘twindemic’, experts say

October 14, 2020
The Sunflower Soundtrack: Spooky Sounds

The Sunflower Soundtrack: Spooky Sounds

Karen Galindo, Morgan Anderson, Julia Nightengale, and Kaylee Stout
October 11, 2020
Editorial Cartoon

Editorial Cartoon: Who’s Running WSU?

Morgan Anderson, Managing Editor
October 11, 2020
A line of Wichita State University Police Department patrol cars line department's parking lot. On Sept. 13, campus police responded to a break in at Alpha Phi Sorority.

Homeless man arrested for trespassing on campus Wednesday, student leaders voice concerns

Morgan Anderson and Lindsay Smith
October 10, 2020
Sports editor for The Sunflower, Sean Marty, observes the 1970 Wichita State plane crash site on Sunday, Sept. 27 near Silver Plume, Colorado. 50 years ago, WSU's football team was flying through the Dry Gulch when the plane crashed into the side of a mountain on Oct. 2, 1970. 31 out of the 40 people on board were killed. Pieces from the crash still remain at the crash site.

[Photo] Marty: What a trip up to the crash site is like 50 years later

Sean Marty, Sports Editor
October 5, 2020
A Wichita State flag sits atop a pile of twisted metal remains from the 1970 WSU plane crash near Silver Plume, Colorado.

PHOTOS: 50 years after the Wichita State plane crash in 1970, remains still lie on the mountain near Silver Plume, Colorado.

Morgan Anderson, Visuals Director
October 2, 2020
The road leading to the 1970 Wichita State plane crash site is located off of I-70 near Silver Plume, Colorado.

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