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Rachel Rudisill

Rachel Rudisill, Reporter, photographer

Rachel Rudisill is a first year reporter and photographer for The Sunflower. Rudisill is currently a sophomore at WSU majoring in journalism and hopes to gain a career working in sports journalism for the NFL.

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Sophomore Tyson Etienne drives the ball down the court against South Alabama opponent on Nov. 13, 2021.

Atlanta Hawks sign Tyson Etienne

June 24, 2022
The Aftershocks celebrate following their victory over Team Challenge ALS on July 20, 2021 inside Charles Koch Arena.

TBT returns to Koch Arena next month

June 23, 2022
Miss Juneteenth group at Juneteenth ICT parade takes over 13th Street on Saturday, June 18th.

Wichita State Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosts seventh annual JuneteenthICT parade

June 19, 2022
President Rick Muma presents a Shocker jersey to new athletic director Kevin Saal.

‘We are one team:’ Kevin Saal makes first public statements as athletic director

June 17, 2022
Wichita State hires new athletic director Kevin Saal

Wichita State hires new athletic director Kevin Saal

June 15, 2022
Sydney McKinney hosts her first softball camp

Sydney McKinney hosts her first softball camp

June 10, 2022
Senior Michael Bryan practices throwing weights during the track and field event on Feb. 4 2022.

Concluding NCAA, Bryan and Taylor receive First Team All-American honors

June 10, 2022
Head coach Danny Bryan talks to his team after the Division I Mens Tennis Championship selection announcements on May 3, 2021.

Bryan returns to his alma mater, leaving Forman as interim coach

June 5, 2022
The WSU Softball team celebrates after Sophomore Addison Barnard hits a home run. The softball team played against Memphis on April 22.

Barnard and McKinney earn second-team All-American honors

June 3, 2022
Head coach Keitha Adams talks to players during a timeout during the game against Alcorn State on Nov. 3, 2020 at Koch Area.

Women’s basketball adds five to 2022-2023 roster

June 3, 2022
Senior Michael Bryan launches his hammer in the Mens Hammer throw competion of the AAC Championship. Bryan finished first place on May 13 with a 69.22m throw.

Shockers conclude NCAA West Prelims

May 30, 2022
Senior Neleigh Herring smiles to her team aftering winning a run for the Shockers during the game against Memphis on April 22.

‘Dreams do come true:’ Florida Vibe signs Neleigh Herring

May 26, 2022
Redshirt freshmen Jordan Rogers and Will Carpenter walk off the field together before the game against the Creighton Bluejays on March 27 in Eck Stadium.

WSU baseball falls short in AAC Tournament

May 26, 2022
Junior Sydney McKinney walks on the field during the game against Memphis on April 22.

Softball’s NCAA journey ends with two defeats from Oregon

May 22, 2022
PHOTOS: Track AAC Championship on May 13

PHOTOS: Track AAC Championship on May 13

May 16, 2022
Sophomore Creighton Camp launch a 49.39m hammer throw in the AAC Championship on May 13.

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Senior Michael Bryan launches his hammer in the Mens Hammer throw competion of the AAC Championship. Bryan finished first place on May 13 with a 69.22m throw.

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Senior DaeTrell Gordon competing in the mens hammer throw on May 13. Gordon launched a 42.43m throw.

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Senior DaeTrell Gordon competing in the mens hammer throw on May 13. Gordon launched a 42.43m throw.

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Senior DaeTrell Gordon competing in the mens hammer throw on May 13. Gordon launched a 42.43m throw.

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Senior Michael Bryan launches his hammer in the Mens Hammer throw competion of the AAC Championship. Bryan finished first place on May 13 with a 69.22m throw.

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AAC Track Championship

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Senior Michael Bryan launches his hammer in the Mens Hammer throw competion of the AAC Championship. Bryan finished first place on May 13 with a 69.22m throw.

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Junior Tanner Brown competing in the Mens Shot Put in the AAC Championship. Brown finished seventh on May 13.

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Sophomore Kolby Caster celebrates during the mens shot put in the AAC Champtionship.on May 13.

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Sophomore Kolby Caster competing in the mens shot put in the AAC Champtionship. Caster finsied seventh on May 13.

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Freshman Morgan Conner throwing a 10.06m shot put on May 13 in the AAC Championship.

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Freshman Adria Navajon throwing a 10.03m shot put on May 13 in the AAC Championship.

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Sophomore Chonnor Ludolph points to his coach after he took he threw his first place shot put on May 13 in the AAC Championship.

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Sophomore Kolby Caster competing in the mens shot put in the AAC Champtionship. Caster finsied seventh on May 13.

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Redshirt junior Tanner Brown high fives his teammate Chonnor Ludolph after Ludolph took first place on May 13 in the AAC Championship.

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Freshman Hudson Bailey competing in the Mens Shot Put in the AAC Championship. Bailey finished ninth on May 13.

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Freshman Anna Heacock participating in the womens high jump on May 13. Heacock finished sixteenth place with a 1.46 meter jump.

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Freshman Anna Heacock participating in the womens high jump on May 13. Heacock finished sixteenth place with a 1.46 meter jump.

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Sophomore Chonnor Ludolph warming up for the Mens Shot Put on May 13. Ludolph won first place with a 13.7 meter throw.

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Freshman Kensia Meyer competing in the high jump on May 13 during the AAC Championship. Lyvers placed tenth with a 1.55 meter jump.

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AAC Track Championship

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AAC Track Championship

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AAC Track Championship

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AAC Track Championship

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AAC Track Championship

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AAC Track Championship

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AAC Track Championship

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Senior Alyssa Wheeler competing in the Womens Pole Vault on May 14 in AAC Championship.

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

Wichita State University holds first regular spring commencement ceremony since 2019

May 15, 2022
Senior Neleigh Herring runs to home base at the softball game against UCF on May 6, 2022.

Shocker set to find placement in The Selection Show

May 15, 2022
Bremaud heads back home to France to play professionally

Bremaud heads back home to France to play professionally

May 5, 2022
Sophomore Chuck Ingram smiles after legging out an infield single during a game against Central Florida on April 23 at Eck Stadium.

Baseball snaps 11-game losing streak with series win over Memphis

May 3, 2022
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The interior of the childrens learning center at the Andover YMCA on Apr. 30. The room was destroyed by a distructive tornado Friday night.

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Cars from the YMCA parking lot smashed against the building on Apr. 30. No gym members were injuried as they all took shelter in the locker rooms.

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A destructive tornado wrecked a local neighborhood in Andover, Kansas. Neighborhood residents spent the entire morning looking through debris helping loved ones.

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A destructive tornado destroys homes in the neighborhood located behinds Dillons in Andover, KS. No deaths have been reported on Apr. 29.

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Severe wind damage from a tornado in Andover, Kansas, blew a car on top of a house near Stonewood Street.

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Debris from a tornado in Andover Kansa piles ontop of a car near Stonewood Street. Local firefighter and city workers came together to help residents search for belongings on Apr. 30.

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Wreckage from the tornado that touched down in Andover, Kansas, on Apr. 30. The tornado destroyed dozens of homes and businesses in the area.

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A car flipped over on impact to the Andover tornado on Apr. 30. The car is located on Stonewood Street.

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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
Senior guard Asia Strong makes a jumpshot against USF on Feb 24 in the Charles Koch Arena.

Former Shocker Asia Strong commits to Syracuse

April 29, 2022
REVIEW: ‘Don’t Think Jesus’ adds meaning to the Christian Holiday

REVIEW: ‘Don’t Think Jesus’ adds meaning to the Christian Holiday

April 29, 2022
Sophomore Jessica Garcia takes a swing during WSUs game against Memphis on April 23 at Wilkins Stadium.

‘This is the Jess I have been waiting for:’ Jessica Garcia finds her place at WSU

April 27, 2022
Wichita States bowling coach Rick Steelsmith talks to his team during a practice on Wednesday at Shocker Grill and Lanes.

Shocker bowling finishes in second at national championships

April 25, 2022
Head coach Bredbenner smiles during the game against Texas A&M on May 21.

Bredbenner becomes softball all-time wins leader at WSU

April 25, 2022
Sophomore Addison Barnard is greeted by her teammates during WSUs game against Memphis on April 23 at Wilkins Stadium.

Softball dominates Memphis with three-game sweep

April 25, 2022
Gaston-Chapman becomes the seventh player to enter the transfer portal

Gaston-Chapman becomes the seventh player to enter the transfer portal

April 20, 2022
Wichita State junior Brock Pohill takes a swing during last year’s Shocker Cup on Sept. 17, 2020.

WSU golf records second place finish heading into AAC Championships

April 17, 2022
Senior Neleigh Herring celebrates after hitting a home run against Tulsa at Wilkins Stadium on April 2.

Softball sweeps Houston in weekend series

April 17, 2022
Junior Andrew Stewart goes to bat against Cincinnati on April 16. Cincinnati upset Wichita State, 4-0.

Baseball drops to last place in the AAC after three-game sweep from Cincinnati

April 16, 2022
Brock Rodden celebrates with his Shocker teammates after hitting a solo home run against Oklahoma State on April 12 at OBrate Stadium.

Baseball falls to No. 5 Oklahoma State in Stillwater

April 13, 2022
WSU Bowling looks to defend National Championship

WSU Bowling looks to defend National Championship

April 13, 2022
Senior catcher Ross Caden and sophomore pitcher Cameron Bye talk in between innings on March 27 during the game against the Creighton Bluejays.

Baseball salvages series finale against East Carolina

April 10, 2022
Harriet Hamilton finds her home with the Shockers

Harriet Hamilton finds her home with the Shockers

April 8, 2022
Junior Sydney McKinney wears a puzzle piece ribbon representing autism appreciation month. Ribbons were provided by sophomore Lauren Lucas’s mom.

Softball program helps raise awareness for Autism Acceptance Month

April 8, 2022
Sophomore Lauren Lucas batting against OSU on Apr. 6 in Wilkins Stadium.

[PHOTO] Lauren Lucas works hard to earn starting spot for WSU

April 8, 2022
A cake inspired by the novel “Where the Crawdads Sing.” The novel is set in 1969 North Carolina

Edible Book Fair returns in person after two years online

April 8, 2022
Natalie Raine follows her passion for music at Wichita State, playing at the music department on campus as well as local areas such as Fairmount Coffee.

‘Music is a part of her life:’ Sophomore Natalie Raine earns first gig in Wichita

April 8, 2022
Senior Neleigh Herring cheers for freshman Krystin Nelson after advancing her to second base. Herring was the only Shocker to earn a run against OSU on Apr. 6 in Wilkins Stadium.

[PHOTO] Softball falls to Oklahoma State for the third time this season

April 7, 2022
Sophomore Addison Barnard celebrates after hitting a three-run homer on Apr. 3. Barnard hit five homers during the three game series against Tulsa in Wilkins Stadium.

Softball sweeps Tulsa in home opener

April 3, 2022
Sophomore Lauren Lucas celebrates at first base during the matchup against Tulsa in Wilkins Stadium. Lucas finished the day with 2 hits and 1 RBI on Apr. 3.

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Senior Neleigh Herring and junior Zoe Jones celebrate after Herrings successful ground out against Tulsa on Apr. 3 in Wilkins Stadium.

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Sophomore Jessica Garcia catches a fastball from pitcher Caitlin Bingham on Apr. 3 in Wilkins Stadium.

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Sophomore Jessica Garcia gets ready to throw a fastball back to pitcher Caitlin Bingham on Apr. 3 in Wilkins Stadium.

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Freshman Krystin Nelson and head coach Kristi Bredbenner celebrates after hitting a double her matchup against Tulsa on Apr. 3 in Wilkins Stadium. Nelson scored 2 runs and 1 RBI for the Shockers.

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Sophomore Lauren Lucas celebrates with volunteer assistant coach Mary Stephens at first base during the matchup against Tulsa in Wilkins Stadium. Lucas finished the day with 2 hits and 1 RBI on Apr. 3.

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Senior Caitlin Bingham throws a curveball against Tulsa on Apr. 3. Bingham pitched a total of 3.1 innings.

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Senior Neleigh Herring looks to catch a groundball against Tulsa on Apr. 3 in Wilkins Stadium.

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Freshman Krystin Nelson chases down a fly ball during her matchup against Tulsa on Apr. 3 in Wilkins Stadium.

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Sophomore Lauren Lucas sprints to first base during the matchup against Tulsa in Wilkins Stadium. Lucas finished the day with 2 hits and 1 RBI on Apr. 3.

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