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Salsabila Attaria

Salsabila Attaria, Former arts and culture editor

Salsabila Attaria was the arts and culture editor for The Sunflower during the 2023-2024 year. Attaria is a health science major.  She previously worked as a reporter and assistant news editor. She uses she/her pronouns.

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Senior Lauren Vuytecki speaks during her first in-person class on April 24. Vuytecki's English course is called Technologies of the Book.

Senior English major talks pros and cons of remote learning

Salsabila Attaria, Arts and Culture Editor
May 3, 2024
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OPINION: Leave the dark romance to Wattpad

Salsabila Attaria, Arts & culture editor
April 26, 2024
Jana Erwin, Public Art Manager for the city of Wichita, gives presentation about the process that goes into funding public art. Erwin shared a quote from the Association of Public Art, "Public art is a reflection of how we see the world."

“A reflection of how we see the world’: Art managers share public art tips for students

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
April 5, 2024
Senior outfielder Addison Barnard practices her hitting in the batting cage at Wilkins Stadium. Barnard and her younger sister, Avery Barnard, both play for the Wichita State softball team.

Wichita State softball leader prepares for final season

Salsabila Attaria, Arts and Culture Editor
February 7, 2024
Joshua Smith, an assistant graphic design professor at Wichita State, highlights the importance of naming layers in Adobe products, such as Adobe Illustrator. In his lifetime, Smith has applied his skills in illustration, animation, web development and design in a variety of workplace and educational settings.

Professor’s unique grading system challenges traditional classroom

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
February 2, 2024
AJ Harvey on the set of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” which was filmed in Oklahoma during 2021.

‘Something I won’t ever forget’: Wichita musician represents his heritage on the big screen

Salsabila Attaria, Arts and Culture Editor
November 29, 2023
Photo courtesy of Lionsgate

REVIEW: ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,’ a necessary, if not underwhelming, character study

Salsabila Attaria, Arts & culture editor
November 29, 2023
Tattoo Artist Megan Shelton (Ponca, Creek, Seminole tribes) and DJ and producer Marc Lujan (Seneca tribe) listen to a question.

‘Putting on armor’: Indigenous artists share creative process, blending culture with art

Salsabila Attaria, Arts & Culture Editor
November 27, 2023
Susan Castro, who was Faculty Senate President at the time, speaks at Faculty Senate Meeting on Sept. 12, 2022. File photo

Academic center aims to integrate humanities into medicine

Salsabila Attaria, Arts and Culture Editor
November 21, 2023
Kenny Pohto, a junior forward, enters the arena during the team presentation at Shocker Madness on Oct. 7.

After two years, Kenny Pohto steps into leadership role at last

Salsabila Attaria, Arts Editor
November 6, 2023
Artist Delilah Reed paints electrical boxes around the Innovation Campus. Reed was hosted by WSU's ShiftSpace as a part of the campus's placemaking project, meant to help create a better sense of comfort and connectivity throughout campus.

‘Draw what you know’: Local artist Delilah Reed centers art on home state

Salsabila Attaria, Arts and Culture Editor
October 14, 2023
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OPINION: Palestine has the right to defend itself, even if you can’t stomach it

Salsabila Attaria, Arts & Culture Editor
October 11, 2023
Several Wichita State students and Wichita citizens take part in the boating events put on by the Shocker Rowing team at their Smore's and Oars event on Sept. 1.

Rowing team captains begin new era of leadership, teamwork in final year

Salsabila Attaria, Arts and Culture Editor
October 3, 2023
(Illustration)

‘The DNA of what we do’: Generational bait shop tackles food insecurity

Salsabila Attaria, Arts and Culture Editor
September 27, 2023
Hunter Orr tries shooting clay pigeons during the Wichita State Shooting Team practice on Sept. 6. The team hosts practice at Ark Valley Gun Club three times a week and competes about once a month in Kansas and surrounding states.

University shooting team prioritizes safety, friendship

Salsabila Attaria, Arts and Culture Editor
September 11, 2023
Emotions ran high as refugees in Wichita shared their stories of leaving home for the creation of the exhibit, "Where We Belong: Refugee Stories from Wichita," which will be at the Ulrich Museum of Art until Dec. 7.

Sophomore Lorena Favella asks Shaina Wisbey about her business, Ablution Boutique, which offers a variety of self-care items like soap and candles.

[Photo] Bazaar gives local, international entrepreneurs place to sell goods

Avery Gathright, Reporter
August 25, 2023
Wooten's store, Blush, features bright colored decor to welcome readers. Along with books, the store sells stationary items, flowers, crochet bags and more.

‘Not everything needs to be serious reading’: Local romance bookstore offers readers unique escape

Salsabila Attaria, Arts and Culture Editor
August 18, 2023
The bookstore's front entrance, located on Cleveland street. Blush is neighbored by Viola's Pantry and The Workroom.

Blush primarily sells contemporary romance novels, but customers can also find popular titles from the fantasy genre. Shoppers can also find crochet bags, flowers, and stationary items in the store.

Wooten, Blush's store owner, fills the store with pink and white decorations to complete the romantic atmosphere. Blush is located on the corner of Cleveland and 1st Street.

Blush offers more than just books to readers. Wooten, the owner, sells stationary, crochet bags and other gifts.

Courtesy of Universal Pictures

REVIEW: ‘Oppenheimer’ puts fate of world on shoulders of giants, but not the one you think

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
July 25, 2023
Bryan Frye speaks at a mayoral candidate forum held on July 17. The forum was hosted by The Wichita Beacon.

‘Double boomerang’: Bryan Frye prioritizes safety, unity in mayoral run

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
July 23, 2023
A photo exhibit on the second floor of Neff Hall, featuring photos, maps and more detailing Aleppo, Syria, over time. In 2010, associate anthropology professor Jens Kreinath took photos that later went into the "A Time of Peace," portion of the exhibit, while Narciso Contreras took photos of the city during conflict in the fall of 2012. Contreras photos later went in the "A Journal of Pain" portion of the exhibit.

‘Obligated to stand for something’: Syrian-American students bring national organization to campus

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
June 27, 2023
A false article created by Halsey Burgund that entertains the idea that the Apollo 11 landing failed in the 1960s.

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

Salsabila Attaria, Assistant News Editor, Reporter
June 10, 2023
Ablah Library on May 4, 2023. (File photo)

‘Very tense situation’: Student recounts fear during false active shooter alarm in Ablah

Salsabila Attaria, Assistant News Editor, Reporter
May 15, 2023
Student Body President Iris Okere and Vice President Sophie Martins talk during the presidential debate on March 23. Following their inauguration, the pair spoke with The Sunflower about how their campaign goals will manifest during the session.

‘We’re going to shake the room’: Okere, Martins share how presidential campaign points will manifest 

Salsabila Attaria, Assistant News Editor, Reporter
May 13, 2023
Will Taylor - cropped

‘Like a puzzle game’: English, history student plans to use passion for language in law school

Salsabila Attaria, Assistant News Editor, Reporter
May 9, 2023
People interested in joining the Indigenous Student Collective pose for a photo.

‘We need some representation here:’ Indigenous students create organization to foster community

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
March 29, 2023
An illustration depicting that student organizations must pay for campus police presence at campus events.

Paying for Police: Security charge suggests strain on police department

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
March 29, 2023
On the ground photo of Antakya, Turkey, after Feb. 6 earthquake.

Earthquakes in Syria and Turkey impact those oceans apart 

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
February 19, 2023
Tajahnae Stocker, anti-hunger advocate, speaks to students about food insecurity and hunger in the community during the College Hunger Tour in RSC on Feb. 14.

Alum challenges students to fight food insecurity

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
February 16, 2023
Student views the wall covered in pictures submitted by the artist to show days in their life through abstract photos.

Ulrich Spring Exhibition empowers students and professors

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
January 27, 2023
Wichita State University fall enrollments by headcount. This fall semester enrollment numbers have been it's highest since 1989.

‘Caught us off guard:’ Higher enrollment pushes student support systems to adapt

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
November 30, 2022
Carlos Martinez, Sigma Alpha Epsilon member, laughs while Colin Corwell, director of recruitment in the Interfraternity Council, shaves his beard.

Interfraternity Council raises awareness for men’s mental health through beard auction

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
November 23, 2022
Sophomore gaurd Jaron Pierre Jr. drives down inside Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 2. Pierre had five points, two assists and two steals in a 83-52 win against Newman in an exhibiton game.

‘The coach kept it real with me’: Sophomore guard puts faith in men’s basketball program

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
November 14, 2022
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Daughters of American Revolution donate rare collection to Advanced Learning Library

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
October 24, 2022
Shopper browses sneaker collection by Stevie's Sneaks. Stevie's Sneaks makes custom name-brand sneakers.

Shop N Grub brings local business to Naftzger Park

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
October 19, 2022
Wichita Public Libraries are no longer charging daily fees for overdue materials.

Wichita Public Libraries hold amnesty week to forgive fees

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
September 29, 2022
Neal Allen, Constitution Week event moderator and associate political science professor,, introduces the event to students, faculty and staff. The even was supposed to teach the community about redistricting lines.

Political science students advocate for redistricting reform in Kansas

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
September 21, 2022
A neighborhood family comes out to help the Shocker Neighborhood Coalition to clear debris and litter in the neighborhoods around campus during the Community Service Board on Sept. 10.

Helping Hands: Community and university groups help clean up Wichita

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
September 12, 2022
Wichita Public Libraries are no longer charging daily fees for overdue materials.

FINEally Free: Wichita Public Library eliminates daily overdue fees and prepares to hold amnesty week

Salsabila Attaria, Reporter
September 12, 2022
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