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Nithin Reddy Nagapur

Nithin Reddy Nagapur, Photographer

Nithin Reddy Nagapur is a third-year photographer for The Sunflower.

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Fernando Boteros 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

September 24, 2023
Clinton Hall construction remains on schedule.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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Fishing club members answer students questions at the RecFest.

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

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Frisbee stall members listen to students questions at RecFest.

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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.

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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 mens basketball players on Aug. 19 at the Black and Yellow Gala.

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

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Womens 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.

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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.

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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.

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Wichita State Shocks sign.

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

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

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Freshman Caitlyn playing a game of Operation at the event.

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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.

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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.

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

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A caricature artist at the garage party draws attendees.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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Eck Stadium on Aug. 10, 2023.

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Outreach librarian Angela Paul speaks at the discussion of the Common Read, “My Broken Language,” at the Ablah Library on Aug. 10.

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My Broken Language: A Memoir by Quiara Alegría Hudes.

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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.

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

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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

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
Point guard Tyrus McGee looks for a teammate to pass to during the game against the Beale Street Boys on July 21.

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

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
Small forward Markis McDuffie places the AfterShocks on the next bracket of the 2023 Wichita Super Regional. The AfterShocks defeated the B1 Ballers, 66-54.

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AfterShocks center Marcus Lee dunks on the B1 Ballers during the July 20 game.

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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.

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An AfterShocks fan wears a Markis McDuffie jersey and cheers during the game against the B1 Ballers on July 20.

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AfterShocks center Asbjorn Midtgaard goes for a layup during the game against the B1 Ballers on July 20 inside Charles Koch Arena. The AfterShocks won, 66-54.

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Point Guard Alterique Gilbert looks for a player to pass to during the game against the B1 Ballers.

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Power Forward Darral Willis Jr. looks up to the score board during the game against the B1 Ballers. After a rough first half, the AfterShocks won, 66-54.

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Two Hands Corn Dogs on Wichita States Braeburn Square.

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A tree in the Elliott School courtyard dedicated to Philip and Elizabeth Jean Gaunt.

[Photo] Friends and family share memories about former Elliott School professor

June 28, 2023
A signing book for friends and family of Philip and Elizabeth Jean Gaunt to sign.

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Friends and family of Philip and Elizabeth Jean Gaunt converse outside of Elliott School.

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Plaque for tree dedicated to Philip and Elizabeth Jean Gaunt.

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Friends and family of Philip and Elizabeth Jean Gaunt converse outside of Elliott School.

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Sara Rue in a dinosaur costume at the Staff Senate meeting on June 20.

[Photo] Staff Senate wraps up last meeting of session with dinosaur

June 21, 2023
The Staff Senate meeting on June 20, 2023.

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Former Staff Senate President Denise Gimlin pats a tear dry as newly installed President Jason Bosch goes through the meetings agenda.

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Former Staff Senate President Denise Gimlin talks to newly installed President Jason Boschs at the meeting on June 20.

[Photo] ‘Cheerleader for the underdog’: Staff Senate president enjoys building relationship with students, faculty

August 20, 2023
Katie Austin at the Staff Senate meeting on June 20.

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Ksenya Gurshtein, curator of modern and contemporary art at the Ulrich Museum of Art, introduces artist Josh Saxe The Promise and Peril of Intelligent, Creative Machines artist talk on June 15.

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Josh Saxe

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Josh Saxe, Wichita-based computer scientist, discusses his work revolving around artificial intelligence at an artist talk at the Ulrich Museum of Art on June 15.

[Photo] Local computer scientist raises moral, philosophical questions on AI

June 20, 2023
Josh Saxe, Wichita-based computer scientist, discusses his work revolving around artificial intelligence at an artist talk at the Ulrich Museum of Art on June 15.

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Audience members laugh at the Ulrich Museum of Art on June 15.

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Audience members listen to Josh Saxe at an artist talk on June 15.

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Sasha Bliss from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Bureau speaks at the eighth annual Kansas Community Health Worker Symposium on June 15.

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The eighth annual Kansas Community Health Worker Symposium on June 15.

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Brenda Bandy speaks about breastfeeding at the eighth annual Kansas Community Health Worker Symposium on June 15.

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Callie Dyer speaks at the eighth annual Kansas Community Health Worker Symposium on June 15.

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Kim speaks about Chronic Disease training opportunities at the eighth annual Kansas Community Health Worker Symposium on June 15.

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The eighth annual Kansas Community Health Worker Symposium on June 15.

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A false article created by Halsey Burgund that entertains the idea that the Apollo 11 landing failed in the 1960s.

[Photo] ‘A part of all of our lives’: Artist Halsey Burgund uses alternate universe to demonstrate power of AI

June 10, 2023
Audience members talk during an Artist Talk on June 8.

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Ksenya Gurshtein, curator of modern and contemporary art at the Ulrich Museum of Art, introduces artists Halsey Burgund at the How to Strand Astronauts on the Moon artist talk on June 8.

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Audience members listen to an Artist Talk speaker.

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Halsey Burgund speaks at an Ulrich Museom of Art Artist Talk on June 8.

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Executive and creative director at the Ulrich Museum Vivian Zavataro introduces the artists behind the newest sculpture Stratosphere at Woolsey Hall on June 1.

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Audience members at Woolsey Hall listen to Artist Talk speakers.

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Rodney Miller, College of Fine Arts dean, introduces the artists behind the newest sculpture Stratosphere at Woolsey Hall on June 1.

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Stratosphere, the newest piece to join the Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection. The sculpture joined the collection the fall of 2022 and was created by artists Serge Beaulieu and Yelena Filipchuk.

[Photo] 72-sided artwork created for Wichita State discussed at 'Artist Talk'

June 4, 2023
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