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Nithin Reddy Nagapur

Nithin Reddy Nagapur, Former photographer

Nithin Reddy Nagapur was a photographer for The Sunflower. Nagapur graduated in Fall 2023.

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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly (file photo).

[Photo] Kelly vetoes bill to ban gender-affirming care for minors, but it could still be passed by legislature

Kami Steinle, Reporter
February 11, 2025
Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean Andrew Hippisley speaks to people at an event on July 12, 2023. (File photo)

[Photo] LAS Dean Andrew Hippisley announces departure from WSU

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
June 12, 2024
After walking the stage, a fall 2023 graduate holds up his diploma to family and friends in Charles Koch Arena on Dec. 17.

PHOTOS: Fall 2023 Commencement

Mia Hennen, Nithin Reddy Nagapur, and Allison Campbell
December 18, 2023
Leslie Salmon-Ordonez stands during the Fall 2023 Commencement ceremony on Dec. 17. Salmon-Ordonez graduated rite with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science.

Graduate student Bharath Simha receives his diploma during the Fall 2023 Commencement ceremony on Dec. 17.

Executive Vice President and Provost Shirley Lefever gives a speech during the 126th Commencement on Dec. 17.

A fall 2023 graduate looks up into the crowd at Charles Koch Arena as graduates walk into the room for commencement on Dec. 17.

A fall 2023 graduate looks up into the crowd at Charles Koch Arena as graduates walk into the room for commencement on Dec. 17.

A family member takes photos of their graduate as the class of 2023 walks into the commencement ceremony on Dec. 17.

A fall 2023 graduate waves to family and friends in the audience of Charles Koch Arena.

A fall 2023 graduate looks up into the crowd at Charles Koch Arena as graduates walk into the room for commencement on Dec. 17.

The men's basketball team cheers on the sidelines after a successful play against Southern Illinois.

Junior guard Xavier Bell dribbles down the court during the game against Southern Illinois on Dec. 16.

[Photo] Strong defensive effort aids Wichita State in victory against Southern Illinois

December 18, 2023
Harlond Beverly drives to the basket during the game against Southern Illinois. Beverly made eight points against the Salukis.

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Forward Dalen Ridgnal dribbles down the court during the Dec. 16 game against Southern Illinois.

Junior forward Kenny Pohto goes up for a shot during the Dec. 16 game against Southern Illinois inside Charles Koch Arena.

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Junior forward Kenny Pohto prepares to take a shot during the Dec. 16 game against Southern Illinois inside Charles Koch Arena.

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Fayola Oyatayo shakes hands with a dressed-up WuShock at the Wichita State men's basketball game against Southern Illinois on Dec. 16.

Redshirt sophomore forward Isaac Abidde looks to pass the ball against the Southern Illinois on Dec. 16.

[Photo] Men’s basketball player Isaac Abidde enters NCAA transfer portal

March 22, 2024
Wichita State students wait to receive a chair massage at the Heskett Center on Dec. 5.

Sophomore Ainsley Altenbern receives a chair massage at the Heskett Center on Dec. 5.

Freshman Caitlyn Soto-De La Cerda receives a chair massage at the Heskett Center on Dec. 5.

Freshman Caitlyn Soto-De La Cerda receives a chair massage at the Heskett Center on Dec. 5.

Freshman Caitlyn Soto-De La Cerda receives a chair massage at the Heskett Center on Dec. 5.

Junior guard Xavier Bell dribbles down the court during the game against Southern Illinois on Dec. 16.

[Photo] Strong defensive effort aids Wichita State in victory against Southern Illinois

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor
December 18, 2023
A piece titled "Everything" in the medium of relief on paper, was one item in the James Ehlers Art Exhibition.

A piece made of metal engraving on paper displayed in the Art Exhibition in McKnight Art Center.

A woman looks at a piece of art in the Art Exhibition at McKnight Art Center on Nov. 17.

Rhonda Williams, a senator from nursing, speaks at the Faculty Senate meeting on Nov. 14.

Adam Lynch, a senator from engineering, takes notes at the Faculty Senate meeting on Nov. 13.

Jeffrey Jarman, former president of the Faculty Senate, takes notes at the meeting on Nov. 13.

[Photo] Faculty Senate passes resolution showing support to dismissed Newman University faculty

November 16, 2023
Chase Billingham, an at-large senator, speaks to the Faculty Senate at the meeting on Nov. 14, 2023.

[Photo] Faculty Senate addresses employee pay plan cut and thoughts of unionizing

May 17, 2024
A student participates in the Shockers Vote! Coalition Election Bash on Nov. 7.

PHOTOS: Election Day Bash

Shelby DuVall and Nithin Reddy Nagapur
November 9, 2023
The Heskett Center on the Wichita State campus on Nov. 5.

Fernando Botero's statues, "Woman with Umbrella" and "Man With Cane," stand outside Jardine Hall. Botero died on Sept. 15 at age 91.

[Photo] Legendary artist with campus displays dies at 91

Sascha Harvey, Opinion Editor
September 24, 2023
Clinton Hall construction remains on schedule.

[Photo] ‘Recommitted to the center of campus:’ Clinton Hall construction stays on schedule

Isabel Ordoñez, Reporter
August 31, 2023
One exhibit from the 2023 Fall exhibition at the Ulrich Museum.

One exhibit from the 2023 Fall series at the Ulrich Museum.

One exhibit from the 2023 Fall exhibition at the Ulrich Museum.

One exhibit from the 2023 Fall exhibition at the Ulrich Museum.

Attendees look at the fall exhibits at the Ulrich Museum on Aug. 24.

An attendee browses the fall 2023 exhibits at the Ulrich Museum on Aug. 24.

Art lovers from the community showed their support for the Ulrich by attending the celebration.

Lou Heldman and Richard Overby discuss the art on display at the Ulrich fall opening celebration.

Chamandi talks to the grad school associate dean at the grad school welcome back party on Aug. 18.

PHOTOS: Graduate Student Welcome Back Party

Nithin Reddy Nagapur, Photographer
August 25, 2023
Executive director of the Media Resources Center John Jones speaks at the farewell reception for Anna Porcaro on Aug. 22.

Anna Porcaro, executive director of Online and Adult Learning, talks with colleagues at her farewell party on Aug. 22. Porcaro joined WSU in 2010 as an instructional designer before moving to her current role.

[Photo] ‘Wonderful next chapter in my life’: Executive director of Online and Adult Learning celebrated for time at WSU

August 26, 2023
A Shocker Gaming Club member shows their flyer to students at the RecFest on Aug. 22.

Fishing club members answer students questions at the RecFest.

Wichita State students ask question to frisbee stall staff at RecFest in the Heskett Center on Aug. 22.

Frisbee stall members listen to students' questions at RecFest.

Graduate students Shivaam Pawar and Bharath Reddy play a Mario Bro. game at the gaming club stall at RecFest on Aug. 22.

[Photo] RecFest showcases typical and unique athletic options on campus

August 24, 2023
Senior Issac visits the barbell club members at RecFest on Aug. 22.

Attendees dance during the Zumba Night event on Aug. 17 in the Steve Clark YMCA. The event was hosted in association with Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc and the Hispanic American Leadership Organization.

PHOTOS: Zumba night at campus YMCA

Nithin Reddy Nagapur, Photographer
August 22, 2023
WuShock speaks to men's basketball players on Aug. 19 at the Black and Yellow Gala.

A Black and Yellow Gala participant donates money for the chance to win a prize on Aug. 19.

Women's basketball head coach Terry Nooner speaks to participants at the Black and Yellow Gala on Aug. 19. The first-time event was intended to help bring in donor dollars to the athletic department.

Participants talk and have drinks at the Black and Yellow Gala on Aug. 19. The first-time event was intended to help bring in donor dollars to the athletic department.

Participants walk on the red carpet at the Black and Yellow Gala on Aug. 19. The first-time event was intended to help bring in donor dollars to the athletic department.

Wichita State "Shocks" sign.

Professor Rajiv Bagai has lunch and talks to the grad students at the graduate school welcome back party.

Himanshu relishes her food and talks with friends during the grad school's welcome back celebration on Aug. 18.

Freshman Caitlyn playing a game of Operation at the event.

One floor of the garage featured multiple local artists selling their creations.

[Photo] Garage Party kicks off fall semester with various art, entertainment

August 21, 2023
Freshman Cameron Burrows plays foosball with other attendees, one of the many activities offered at the garage party.

Freshman Jack West playing Connect Four at the garage party. The event was hosted by SAC on Aug. 18.

University students, staff and community members came together for laughter and entertainment at the event held in the parking garage next to the Rhatigan Stident Center.

A caricature artist at the garage party draws attendees.

Attendees, including Alondra Galicia, Amy Nguyen and Valeria Paunetto, pose for a picture.

A student sits for a face painter at the back-to-school event.

Attendees dance during the Zumba Night event on Aug. 17 in the Steve Clark YMCA. The event was hosted in association with Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc and the Hispanic American Leadership Organization.

Attendees dance during the Zumba Night event on Aug. 17 in the Steve Clark YMCA. The event was hosted in association with Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc and the Hispanic American Leadership Organization.

Attendees dance during the Zumba Night event on Aug. 17 in the Steve Clark YMCA. The event was hosted in association with Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc and the Hispanic American Leadership Organization.

Freshman Calianne Jackson lounges in the pool during the Campus Recreation event on Aug. 17. Jackson attended the event with friends and said it, "gave me one last moment of summer."

PHOTOS: Pool Party

Kristy Mace and Nithin Reddy Nagapur
August 19, 2023
Sophomore Abby Otten and Olivia Oreilly poses for a photo at the Pool Party in the Heskett Center on Aug. 17. The event was held by Campus Recreation and Student Housing.

The Campus Recreation and Student housing held the Pool Party on Aug. 17.

A student plays a game of volleyball at Pool Party. The event was held by Campus Recreation and Student Housing on Aug. 17 in the Heskett Center.

Students play a game of volleyball in the Heskett Center on Aug. 17.

Student plays a match of basketball in the swimming pool of the Heskett Center on Aug. 17. The Pool Party was held by Campus Recreation and Student Housing.

Students plays a match of basketball in the swimming pool of the Heskett Center on Aug. 17. The Pool Party was held by Campus

Ride share dropoff/pickup signs at Eck Stadium on Aug. 10.

Eck Stadium, Wichita State's baseball stadium. On Nov. 20, the Kansas Board of Regents approved WSU's request to honor former coach Gene Stephenson in the facility's name.

[Photo] Gene Stephenson honored in WSU baseball complex name

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor
November 20, 2024
Outreach librarian Angela Paul speaks at the discussion of the Common Read, “My Broken Language,” at the Ablah Library on Aug. 10.

"My Broken Language: A Memoir" by Quiara Alegría Hudes.

"My Broken Language: A Memoir" by Quiara Alegría Hudes.

[Photo] ‘Jumping between languages’: Common Read depicts navigating different cultures, changing careers

August 15, 2023
Eric Wilson, Brien Bolin and Carolyn Shaw participate in the discussion of the Common Read, “My Broken Language,” on Aug. 10.

Stephen Patton, candidate for dean of university libraries, speaks to public forum attendees on Aug. 9.

Stephen Patton, candidate for dean of university libraries, speaks to public forum attendees on Aug. 9.

[Photo] Dean of libraries candidate encourages entrepreneurial mindset, lifelong learning

Courtney Brown, Investigative News Editor
August 10, 2023
An AfterShocks fan cheers after a successful play by the WSU alumni team on July 25. The night brought out a record number of fans for The Basketball Tournament.

PHOTOS: AfterShocks against Heartfire

Nithin Reddy Nagapur, Photographer
July 27, 2023
Small forward Jordan Parks huddles together with the rest of his team during a timeout during the game against Heartfire. The AfterShocks lost, 76-53.

[Photo] TBT to return to Charles Koch Arena this summer

February 12, 2024
Small forward Jordan Parks passes the ball during the game against the Beale Street Boys.

[Photo] Aftershocks outlast Beale Street Boys, overcome 21-point deficit

Trinity Ramm, Reporter
July 22, 2023
Small forward Jordan Parks after making the winning shot for the AfterShocks on July 20. The AfterShocks defeated the B1 Ballers by over 10 points, 66-54.

PHOTOS: AfterShocks against B1 Ballers

Nithin Reddy Nagapur, Photographer
July 21, 2023
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