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Rachel Rudisill

Rachel Rudisill, Former Photo Editor

Rachel Rudisill was the photo editor for The Sunflower in Fall 2022. Rudisill majored in journalism and was a staff photographer before becoming photo editor.

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After taking his time to get used to the water, Denver swims to his brother to give him a ball on Dec. 10 at the Heskett Center.

After taking his time to get used to the water, Denver swims to his brother to give him a ball on Dec. 10 at the Heskett Center.

Chester splashes to the side of the pool to give his owner back a thrown tennis ball. Chester patiently waited in the pool for his owner to throw the ball a second time on Dec. 10 at the Heskett Center.

PHOTOS: Puppy Paddle

Rachel Rudisill, Photo editor
December 12, 2022
PHOTOS: Teddy Bear Toss

PHOTOS: Teddy Bear Toss

Rachel Rudisill, Photo Editor
December 11, 2022
Freshman Layne Smith practices his debate speech with junior Thomas Babcock on Nov. 16 in Elliott Hall. Smith is a first year WSU debater but began his debate journey in sixth grade.

Debate teams continues strong as one of oldest student organizations on campus

Rachel Rudisill, Photo Editor
November 17, 2022
Photo courtesy of Apple TV+

REVIEW: ‘My Mind & Me’ documentary teaches how to help with mental health

Rachel Rudisill, Photo editor
November 13, 2022
After scoring a home run for the Shockers, junior Addison Barnard runs to home plate to meet the WSU softball team during the game against KU.

Softball adds six new faces to their roster

Rachel Rudisill, Photo Editor
November 9, 2022
Mike Kennedy watches the Wichita State Basketball participate in Shocker Madness on Oct. 27 in Charles Koch Arena. Kennedy has been the voice of Wichita for over 40 years.

Head Coach Keitha Adams speaks to her team during Shocker Madness on Oct. 27 in Charles Koch Arena.

Brothers Zeke (left), Russ (middle), and Griffin (right) dressed up as Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and an Alien for Wag & Woof's costume contest. Last Wednesday, Chicken N Pickle partnered with the Kansas Humane Society to host the Howl-O-Ween costume contest.

KHS shows off their Howl-o-ween spirit at Chicken N’ Pickle

Rachel Rudisill, Photo editor
October 31, 2022
Senior Gus Okafor attempts a jumpshot at Shocker Madness on Oct. 27 in Charles Koch Arena.

PHOTOS: Shocker Madness

Rachel Rudisill and Madeline Deabler
October 28, 2022
Redshirt-Freshman Isaac Abidde makes a slam dunk during the first portion of the Dunk Contest on Oct. 27 in Charles Koch Arena.

Graduate student Curtessia Dean puts up her final point during the 3-point contest on Oct. 27 during Shocker Madness. Dean represented the women's team in the final round against the men's team Colby Rogers.

Freshman Henry Thengvall puts up a pair of points in the paint with a jumpshot on Oct. 27 during Shocker Madness.

Redshirt-freshman Isaac Abidde drives down the court on Oct. 27 in Charles Koch Arena.

Senior Craig Porter Junior drives down the court before passing the ball to his teammate on Oct. 27 in Charles Koch Arena.

Sophomore Jaron Pierre Jr. makes a slam dunk during the Dunk Contest on Oct. 27 during Shocker Madness.

Sophomore Jaron Pierre Jr. makes a slam dunk during the Dunk Contest on Oct. 27 during Shocker Madness.

Since the start of the fall semester, bike thefts has increased around the Wichita State campus.

Since the start of the fall semester, bike thefts has increased around the Wichita State campus.

Bikes marked on the Wichita State Campus. Pedego, a store on campus that sold electric bikes, is no longer in business.

[Photo] Bye to the Bikes: Bike store on Wichita State campus goes out of business

August 19, 2024
Jenny Simens groups together recycled items at the E-Waste Event on Oct. 21. Following the event, trucks arrived on campus to donate the recycled items.

[Photo] NetApp Green Team promotes sustainability with e-waste shredding

Jaycie Nelson, Editor in Chief
October 23, 2022
After trailing the Black Team since the first inning, the Yellow Team secured their fourth victory of the Fall World Series on Oct. 20 in Eck Stadium. The Yellow Team stormed the field after freshman Charlie Rogan ended the game with an RBI.

[Photo] Freshman seals game four of fall world series

October 22, 2022
Ryan Flores, Zeeshan Azmi and Bader Altohol speak with Officer Zachary Hendrich inside the RSC on Oct. 19. In return for having a conversation, the group recieved Police Reward Tokens designed as poker chips.

Ryan Flores, Zeeshan Azmi and Bader Altohol speak with Officer Zachary Hendrich inside the RSC on Oct. 19. In return for having a conversation, the group recieved Police Reward Tokens designed as poker chips.

Officer Zachary Hendrich meets Greg Heiman on Oct. 19 inside the RSC. Heiman stopped to interact with Officer Hendrich in return for a reward token. Heiman told Hendrich his name, major and built the conversation from there.

Officer Zachary Hendrich gives a police reward token to Madison Colahan on Oct. 19 in the RSC. Hendrich, a former RA and current WSU student, enjoyed interacting with the students. He said it is more likely for students to stop and talk because he is around the same age.

Officer Zachary Hendrich meets Greg Heiman on Oct. 19 inside the RSC. Heiman stopped to interact with Hendrich in return for a reward token.

[Photo] Talk to a WSU police officer and you might get a prize

Lindsay Smith, Newsletter Editor
October 20, 2022
OPINION: Healthy mindsets create healthy habits

OPINION: Healthy mindsets create healthy habits

Rachel Rudisill, Photo Editor
October 13, 2022
The Spider-Men on campus freeze as they realize the Shocker-verse has been revealed on Oct. 10 outside of the RSC. Sophomore Alejandro Clavier was the first Spider-Man on campus before Devon Robinson and Nicholas Davis were inspired to follow in his footsteps.

PHOTOS: The Spider-Men of WSU

Rachel Rudisill, Photo Editor
October 12, 2022
Nicholas Davis

Alejandro Clavier

Nicholas Davis

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Alejandro Clavier

Alejandro Clavier

Nicholas Davis

Nicholas Davis

Devon Robinson

Nicholas Davis

Alejandro Clavier was the first of the Spider-Men to emerge on campus.

[Photo] Into the Shocker-Verse: The Spider-Men of WSU

Allison Campbell, Reporter
October 18, 2022
Happy Wright, played by Renae Richmond, asks the audience if they like airplanes on Oct. 8 in Welsbacher Theatre. Wright has an obcession with airplanes because the day she learned about Amelia Earhart, her life changed forever.

[Photo] Award winning play “Happy Wright” touches on the struggles of mental illness for college students

Danielle Wagner, Reporter
October 11, 2022
Freshman Katie Galligan dives for a ball against SMU on Oct. 9 in Koch Arena. Galligan completed two defensive sets for the Shockers.

[Photo] Volleyball looks for more ways to score after a loss to SMU

October 9, 2022
Divinity Masters hosts Second Sunday Drag Brunch on Oct. 9, 2022 at Roxy's. Masters's, a Roxy's house manager, welcomed the audience with a performance to "I Put a Spell on You." This year's drag brunch will take place on Nov. 12.

PHOTOS: Second Sunday drag brunch

Rachel Rudisill, Photo Editor
October 9, 2022
Maddie Loftlin and Jasmie Hall play Chris Hargensen and Carrie While in the town production of 'Carrie.' The two were invided to promote the show on Oct. 9 at Roxy's.

Host of Second Sunday Drag Brunch Divinity Masters sits down to interview some of the actress of the town production 'Carrie' Oct. 9. The actresses will put on the production of 'Carrie' later this month in Wichita

Regular Brianna Jade performances to 'Disturbia' by tapping on a doorframe on Oct. 9 at Roxy's.

Regular Brianna Jade performances to 'Disturbia' by tapping on a doorframe on Oct. 9 at Roxy's.

Regular Brianna Jade opens her performance to 'Disturbia' by tapping on a doorframe on Oct. 9 at Roxy's.

Naquita Lynn Carmichael performs to at Second Sunday Drag Brunch on Oct. 9 at Roxy's Downtown. Carmichael held the title All American Goddess and Kansas Americann Goddess at large.

Naquita Lynn Carmichael performs to at Second Sunday Drag Brunch on Oct. 9 at Roxy's Downtown. Carmichael held the title All American Goddess and Kansas Americann Goddess at large.

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Host of Second Sunday Drag Brunch Divinity Masters makes her first costume change of the day on Oct. 9. For the first portion of Brunch, fellow Drag Queens put on performance which was followed by an interview with town actresses.

Guest Zelda Darling performces the first act of the day. According to host Divinity Masters, Darling was the first to ask for a spooky number.

Zelda Darling takes a tip from an audience member on Oct. 9 at Roxy's. Darling was a guest performer during Second Sunday Drag Brunch.

Zelda Darling takes a tip from an audience member on Oct. 9 at Roxy's. Darling was a guest performer during Second Sunday Drag Brunch.

Guest Zelda Darling performces the first act of the day. According to host Divinity Masters, Darling was the first to ask for a spooky number.

Divinity Masters hosts Second Sunday Drag Brunch on Oct. 9 at Roxy's. Masters's, a Roxy's house manager, welcomed the audience with a performance to "I Put a Spell on You."

Divinity Masters hosts Second Sunday Drag Brunch on Oct. 9 at Roxy's. Masters's, a Roxy's house manager, welcomed the audience with a performance to "I Put a Spell on You."

Junior Gillian Mains practices a Tiktok at Bradley Fair on Sept. 28. Currently, Mains account 'lttlebean' has over half a million followers.

Calling all the Karens: Student reaches half a million TikTok followers

Rachel Rudisill, Photo editor
October 8, 2022
Senior Vice President John Tomblin shows attendees the virtual reality portion of the John Bardo Center on Oct. 4. The virtual reality room allowed for engineers to see the mechanics behind creating and designing robots.

[Photo] ‘This community works together:’ Wichita State leads coalition awarded $51.4 million

Jaycie Nelson, Editor in chief
October 6, 2022
Lindsay Moss, Caelin Bragg and Leonara Kinked work on a graphic for the Shocker Ad Lab on Sept, 28 The were designing a flyer for an upcoming project.

[Photo] Two student ad agencies on campus: what’s the difference between them?

Lindsay Smith, Newsletter Editor
October 1, 2022
Sophomore Payton Tolle celebrates hitting the Shockers first homer of the day with his teammates. Tolle's three-run bomb helped secure a 22-2 victory against the Mississauga Tigers on Sept. 26.

PHOTOS: Wichita State vs Mississauga Tigers | Baseball

Rachel Rudisill, Photo Editor
September 28, 2022
Junior Gillian Mains practices a Tiktok at Bradley Fair on Sept. 28. Currently, Mains account 'lttlebean' has over half a million followers.

Juniors Denae Sawyer and Zane Berry walk past the Flats and Suits to clear their mind on Sept. 27. Sawyer frequently walks around campus feeling safe due to the officers on campus and the Guardian App.

Juniors Denae Sawyer and Zane Berry walk past the Flats and Suits to clear their mind on Sept. 27. Sawyer frequently walks around campus feeling safe due to the officers on campus and the Guardian App.

Junior Denae Sawyer walks past the Flats and Suits to clear her mind on Sept. 27. Sawyer frequently walks around campus feeling safe due to the officers on campus and the Guardian App.

[Photo] Students and WSU police reflect on campus safety

October 1, 2022
Junior Nate Adler throws a fastball against the Mississauga Tigers on Sept. 26 in Eck Stadium. The Shockers defeated the Tigers 22-2 to claim their second straight victory.

Sophomore Payton Tolle celebrates hitting the Shockers first homer of the day with his teammates. Tolle's three-run bomb helped secure a 22-2 victory against the Mississauga Tigers on Sept. 26.

Sophomore Payton Tolle celebrates hitting the Shockers first homer of the day with his teammates. Tolle's three-run bomb helped secure a 22-2 victory against the Mississauga Tigers on Sept. 26.

Junior Garrett Pennington prepares to catch a pickoff from pitcher Grant Adler. The Shockers beat the Mississauga Tigers 22-2 on Sept. 26 in Eck Stadium.

Sophomore Payton Tolle jogs towards home plate after cranking a three-run homerun against the Mississauga Tigers. Tolle was the first Shocker to hit a homer on Sept. 26 in Eck Stadium.

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