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Shelby DuVall

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Rebecca Oh, a junior exercise science major, tries her hand at ADI's "Break the Pyramids of Stereotypes" game on Aug 27.

PHOTOS: ADI’s ‘Break the Pyramid of Stereotypes’ event

Shelby DuVall, Reporter
August 30, 2024
Fabiola Ayarza, or "Fabi", a Human Resources major, listens as her friend and fiancé applaud her work and involvement at WSU during an interview on Apr. 11.

[Photo] ‘We need more students like Fabi’: International student accomplishes dream to study in US

May 6, 2024
Marcio Muñoz fiancé of Fabiola Ayarza, talks about Fabiola's character and work ethic during an interview on Apr. 11.

Colleen Beckley friend of Fabiola Ayarza and current WSU Human Resources major, discussed SHRM, the Society for Human Resources Management, on Apr. 11.

Marcio Muñoz fiancé of Fabiola Ayarza, tells the story of how he and Fabiola first met on Apr. 11.

Fabiola Ayarza, or "Fabi", talks about her involvement in many student organizations and her work as a Human Resources major during an interview on Apr. 11.

Fabiola Ayarza, or "Fabi", discussed her educational journey as an international student during an interview on Apr. 11.

Cecillia Rivas, an exchange student from Paraguay, goes through items at Shocker Support Locker. The Shocker Support Locker will move from its location in Grace Wilkie Hall to the new Shocker Success Center.

Shocker Support Locker staff discusses resources available to Wichita State students

Shelby DuVall, Reporter
March 13, 2024
Palen Music Wichita offers a variety of instruments, musical equipment and instructional material. The store is located at 2300 E. Lincoln St.

Palen Music replaces Senseney music, aims to support community musicians

Shelby DuVall, Reporter
February 16, 2024
Nicolas Acevedo celebrates with Jackie Lin after a point during the match against Omaha on March 3 at the Coleman Tennis Complex.

‘We’ll have a seat waiting for you’: Men’s tennis encourages fans to come out for spring season

Shelby DuVall, Reporter
February 13, 2024
Palen Music Wichita, formerly Senseney Music, recently opened its doors on Nov. 6, 2023.

Palen Music Wichita features wide selections of many instruments, including multiple types of guitars, woodwinds, brass instruments and more.

Before housing music stores, Palen Music Wichita's building was a bank. That bank's vault is now home to the Palen Vault, which features Palen's most ornate guitars.

Palen Music Wichita features wide selections of many instruments, including multiple types of guitars, woodwinds, brass instruments, and more.

Palen Music Wichita features wide selections of many instruments, including multiple types of guitars, woodwinds, brass instruments, and more.

Palen Music Wichita replaces Senseney Music, which was owned by Lori Supinie. Supinie died in July of 2023.

In the downstairs of Palen Music Wichita is the Lori Supinie Recital Hall and stage, honoring the late owner Lori Supinie.

Sunflower News Podcast host Jacinda Hall laughs during an interview on Jan. 23.

Graduate student Shania Burkhead discusses herpetology and winning the Gann Scholarship for Women in Herpetology on the Sunflower Podcast on Jan. 23.

Graduate student Shania Burkhead discusses herpetology and winning the Gann Scholarship for Women in Herpetology on the Sunflower Podcast on Jan. 23.

[Photo] Sunflower Spotlight: Graduate student wins inaugural herpetology scholarship

January 30, 2024
Sunflower News Podcast host Jacinda Hall interviews WSU grad student Shania Burkhead on Jan. 23.

Sunflower News Podcast host Jacinda Hall interviews WSU grad student Shania Burkhead on Jan. 23.

Wichita State grad student Shania Burkhead discusses herpetology and the Gann Scholarship for Women in Herpetology on the Sunflower News Podcast on Jan. 23.

Ashley Collette, product design and manufacturing engineering major and Baja team captain works on a car during the Baja Racing meeting.

Members of the composites team work together to make carbon fiber molds during the Baja Racing meeting on Nov. 29.

Cole McDaniel, electrical engineering major and Baja chief engineer, works on a car during the Baja Racing meeting.

Members of the Baja SAE team collaborate on projects during their meeting on Nov. 29.

Alexander Spear, mechanical engineering major, shop director and Chasis Subteam lead, works on projects during the Baja SAE meeting.

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
Bryant Eden, an economics major, enters his name in the raffles at the Shockers Vote! Coalition Election Bash in the RSC on Nov. 7.

Harshitha Gudati, a graduate student studying computer science, participated in the Shockers Vote! Coalition Election Bash on Nov. 7.

Judy Do, a medical lab science major, participated in the Shockers Vote! Coalition Election Bash in the RSC on Nov. 7.

Amelia Locke, a political science major, helped hand out shirts at the Shockers Vote! Coalition Election Bash on Nov. 7.

Library staff member Samantha Henning, dressed as Barbie, helps man the freebies table at the Halloween ComicFest in Ablah Library on Oct. 31.

Alisha Petersen, circulation supervisor, and Maria Sclafani, librarian, help host the Halloween ComicFest in Ablah Library.

Angela Paul, reference librarian, helps man the comics table at the Halloween ComicFest in Ablah Library on Oct. 31.

Athletes can put in the work in the new weight room at Charles Koch Arena which was funded by multiple donors, including Fred VanVleet and the Brothertons.

WSU athletes have access to all sorts of equipment in the new Fred VanVleet Sports Performance Center in Charles Koch Arena.

Athletes can put in the work at the new weight room in Charles Koch Arena, which was funded by multiple donors, including Fred VanVleet.

[Photo] On and off the court: Athletes and coaches encouraged by new weight room in Koch Arena

November 6, 2023
WSU athletes have access to all sorts of equipment in the new Fred VanVleet Sports Performance Center in Charles Koch Arena.

Athletes can put in the work in the new weight room at Charles Koch Arena which was funded by multiple donors, including Fred VanVleet and the Brothertons.

Wichita State men's tennis team huddles during break. With "Go Shocks!" the team is off to their singles.

Men’s tennis works on confidence toward end of fall season

Shelby DuVall, Reporter
October 26, 2023
Heather Plaza, executive director for the DUI Victims Center of Kansas, speaks to audience members in the Rhatigan Student Center on Oct. 10. Plaza was one of three panelists at the WSUPD event.

‘I don’t ever want anybody to be in that place’: DUI victim, offender speak at impact panel

Shelby DuVall, Reporter
October 11, 2023
Cheyenne Waller, director of engagement at the DUI Victims Center of Kansas, shows images from her DUI accident. After the accident, Waller said she decided to take control of herself.

Cheyenne Waller, director of engagement at the DUI Victims Center of Kansas, talks about getting into a DUI accident. After the accident, Waller said she decided to take control of herself.

Artist Chaz Guest stresses the importance of the "Art of Life" at his Artist Talk on Sept. 28 in the Ulrich Museum's Beren Gallery.

Artist Chaz Guest stresses the importance of the "Art of Life" at his Artist Talk on Sept. 28 in the Ulrich Museum's Beren Gallery.

Artist Chaz Guest stresses the importance of the "Art of Life" at his Artist Talk on Sept. 28 in the Ulrich Museum's Beren Gallery.

Sofía Polanco Botteselle and Natanya Ordoñez admire the Wu finger puppets from the Women of WSU auction and fundraiser on Oct. 3.

[Photo] Women of Wichita State hold vintage fundraiser for scholarships

Genesis Merriett, Reporter
October 5, 2023
Sandy Wilson, Carole Neal and Kayla Vix from the League of Women Voters talk about registering to vote with junior nursing major Amelia Robertson on National Voter Registration Day, Sept. 19.

‘Your vote is your voice’: WSU celebrates National Voter Registration Day

Shelby DuVall, Reporter
September 24, 2023
Two Hands, a Korean corn dog restaurant, opens on Sept. 22, with their normal business hours being 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

[Photo] Two Hands Corn Dogs prepares to open on WSU campus

Mia Hennen, Editor in Chief
September 21, 2023
Sandy Wilson, Kayla Vix and Carole Neal from the League of Women Voters handed out QR codes with voter registration information on Sept. 19.

[Photo] ‘Where I want my vote to count’: Out-of-state student shares challenges on voting

October 16, 2023
Freshman political science major Amelia Locke and senior political science major Sophie Martins table at Voter Registration Day on Sept. 19.

Kayla Vix from LWV Headquarters talks registering to vote with Junior Sports Management major Anthonio Rollins on Sept. 19.

Amelia Robertson, junior nursing major and Liberty Burklow, sophomore nursing major, laugh over refreshments of lemonade and popcorn at Voter Registration Day on Sept. 19.

A spread of chocolate croissants and pumpkin yogurt dip were offered to students as they entered the Dining Hall during the Fall Harvest Festival on Sept. 19.

Brody Day, a member of WSU's Dining Hall staff, helps operate the candy apple bar at Joyful's Harvest Fest on Sept. 19.

Coleen Pugh, vice provost of research and dean of the graduate school, hosted a workshop on Sept. 14 about completing applications for the National Science Foundation fellowship.

Reilly Jensen, a first-year graduate student who studies biomedical engineering, asks about the application process at the National Science Foundation fellowship workshop on Sept. 14.

Coleen Pugh, vice provost of research and dean of the graduate school, hosted a workshop on Sept. 14 about completing applications for the National Science Foundation fellowship.

[Photo] Vice Provost for Research breaks down application process for competitive National Science Fellowship stipend

September 26, 2023
Alex Bradley, a first-year graduate student studying anthropology, attended the NSF workshop on Thursday, Sept. 14.

Student Government Association At-Large Sen. Jay Thompson speaks to a student at the Voter Registration Drive in Shocker Hall on Sept. 5. (cropped)

[Photo] ‘One student at a time’: Students register to vote at coalition drive

Allison Campbell, News Editor
September 6, 2023
Students from the College of Fine Arts cheer during the initial roll call of the 2023 games. Fine arts won the games a couple of years ago, in 2021.

PHOTOS: Clash of Colleges

Kristy Mace and Shelby DuVall
August 30, 2023
Staff Senate President Jason Bosch (right) laughs at the Class of Colleges event on Aug. 25, 2023. File photo.

[Photo] Staff Senate president reflects on 17 years at WSU

February 13, 2024
Clash of Colleges 2023

Clash of Colleges 2023

Clash of Colleges 2023

Players from the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences work together in the game of water pole. Team members tried to cover the holes without letting water out to retrieve the ball from inside.

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