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Mya Scott

Mya Scott, Reporter

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OPINION: A Shocker’s guide to holidays on a budget

Mya Scott, Reporter
December 17, 2024
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OPINION: Don’t be a Grinch: Volunteer or donate this holiday season

Mya Scott, Reporter
December 14, 2024
Grant Johnson at the launch of his new app, Chatterbox. | Photo courtesy of Grant Johnson

From Spanish ‘Monopoly’ to ‘Chatterbox’: Former WSU student rivals Spanish-learning apps with one of his own

Mya Scott, Reporter
December 5, 2024
The John Bardo Center on May 4, 2023.

‘Competitive landscape’: Wichita State breaks top 10 for engineering research and development nationwide

Mya Scott, Reporter
December 5, 2024
Mercy Umeri stands in the Starbucks lounge at the Rhatigan Student Center.

‘A gift to my younger self’: Wichita State professor addresses life lessons in recent novel

Mya Scott, Reporter
December 4, 2024
The LOVE Sculpture in front of Ulrich Museum of Art. It was recently reinstalled after being in conservation since June of 2022.

‘A Christmas present to us’: LOVE sculpture returns to campus — this time with legs

Mya Scott, Reporter
November 27, 2024
Photo courtesy of the Wichita State School of Art, Design and Creative Industries (ADCI)

University art guild opens community to ‘larger ceramic world’ at semesterly sale

Mya Scott, Reporter
November 26, 2024
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OPINION: Wichita State’s dire parking situation is growing tiresome

Mya Scott, Reporter
November 26, 2024
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OPINION: Therapy is a leap of faith. Take it.

Mya Scott, Reporter
November 25, 2024
The Research Hub, located in Ablah Library provides resources and support for undergraduate students interested in research.

Undergraduate research hub presents collaboration opportunities for student and faculty research

Mya Scott, Reporter
November 22, 2024
Photos of deceased transgender individuals on a table at the Trans Day of Remembrance vigil. Each photo listed the individuals age and cause of death.

[Photo] ‘We celebrate those who fought’: Candlelight vigil held for Transgender Day of Remembrance

Maleah Evans, Assistant News Editor
November 21, 2024
Students from the WSU dance program prepare to begin the "Inside the Dream Machine" performance at the Ulrich Museum on Nov. 15. The performance was choreographed by Program Director Mina Estrada in collaboration with the dancers.

‘One foot inside a dream’: Dance performance rides the edge of fantasy and reality

Mya Scott, Reporter
November 18, 2024
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OPINION: Fight the burnout blues as the end of the semester draws closer

Mya Scott, Reporter
November 15, 2024
A spectator observes an art piece at the reception of "At Crit's End."

REVIEW: ‘Incohesive cohesiveness’: Artists relay the frustrations of being critiqued in new exhibition

Mya Scott, Reporter
November 13, 2024
Freshman Colton Farmer, in character, practiced fighting moves for his role as Sir Andrew Aguecheek, who fights Cesario in Twelfth Night on Nov. 10. Directed by Joseph Urick, the production ran Nov. 7-9 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 10 at 2 p.m.

REVIEW: ‘Twelfth Night’ embraces the goofiness and rolls with the swords

Mya Scott, Reporter
November 11, 2024
Matej Bošnjak gives a confused look to the referee after a Shocker basket on Oct. 27. Bošnjak, a senior from Croatia, scored four points in his 21 minutes of play time.

OPINION: Ranking the last 15 years of Wichita State men’s basketball jerseys

Mya Scott, Reporter
November 8, 2024
A pumpkin exploding as it's drop from atop Cessna Stadium at the Society of Physics Students' pumpkin drop event. The organization and the pumpkin drop recently made a comeback after declining during COVID.

Breaking the barrier: Society of Physics Students aims to destroy stigma surrounding field

Mya Scott, Reporter
November 3, 2024
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OPINION: Apple cider squashes pumpkin spice every time

Mya Scott, Reporter
November 2, 2024
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The expansive LGBTQIA+ history of Wichita State

Mya Scott, Reporter
October 31, 2024
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OPINION: It’s not a trick — College kids should get treats

Mya Scott, Reporter
October 31, 2024
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OPINION: The dos and the don’ts of dorm life

Mya Scott, Reporter
October 22, 2024
Guest speaker Dave Crossland points at an different fonts during his lecture. Crossland discussed the global importance of typography on day two of WSU's "MIDPOINT" event.

‘The Power of Type’: Typography workshop encourages students to think outside the font

Monique Bever and Mya Scott
October 18, 2024
Assistant professor of tuba Phillip Black shows middle school students how to properly use their embouchure when playing tuba.

PHOTOS: WSU’s Middle School Band Day

Mya Scott, Photographer
October 10, 2024
Matthew Neelagandan waves a streamer in the air at the Shocktoberfest Parade on Oct. 5. Neelagandan is an RA at the Suites and rode the Housing and Residence life vehicle.

PHOTOS: Shocktoberfest Parade

Mya Scott, Reporter
October 6, 2024
Rafael Guereque waves at attendees as he rides through the streets of the Shocktoberfest Parade.

Sophomore Riley Martin waves at the sea of people lined up on the sides of the street. The Shocktoberfest Parade was held on Oct. 5 during WSU's Family Weekend tradition.

Professional singer Christy Ramirez sings for Nuestra Cultura. Ramirez sang "Nunca Es Suficiente" by Los Ángeles Azules for one of her three songs.

ADI and HALO collaborate to showcase Hispanic culture

Mya Scott, Reporter
September 22, 2024
Christine Chakra and Yara Abdine are co-presidents of the International Women of Color Organization. Chakra and Abdine said the organization is open to all and not limited to international students.

International students create organization to battle American individualism

Mya Scott, Reporter
September 18, 2024
Haiya Patel and Dhruv Lakhiyar, two aerospace engineering students, throw fake axes at the inflatable targets at the Shocker State Fair on Sept. 13. The event, hosted by the Office of First-Year Programs, was held outside of Charles Koch Arena.

‘Something that energizes’: Shocker Fair creates spectacle for students and transition mentors

Mya Scott, Reporter
September 17, 2024
"The College Tour" host Alex Boylan explains his inspiration for the show. Boylan first gained recognition as one of the winners of the reality TV show "The Amazing Race" in 2002. Since then, Boylan has become a producer and host of "The College Tour."

‘How do you find that vibe?’: TV show producer speaks on filming ‘The College Tour’ at Wichita State

Mya Scott, Reporter
September 17, 2024
WSU shocker rowing team members Marc Bergman and Caden Yurko giggle while rowing. Both are on members of the Shocker Rowing competitive team.

Shocker Rowing kicks off 50th anniversary celebration with S’mores and Oars

Mya Scott, Reporter
August 30, 2024
The winners of clash of the colleges, the College of Health Professions, pose while their photo is taken beneath fireworks on Aug. 23 at the 10th annual Clash of the Colleges competition.

PHOTOS: Clash of the Colleges 2024

Kristy Mace, Mya Scott, and Cheyanne Tull
August 26, 2024
A honey matcha milk tea, California roll, honey taro tea and tiger roll from FujiSan Handcrafted Sushi.

REVIEW: FujiSan does a ‘rice’ job

Mya Scott, Reporter
August 25, 2024
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