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Shelby Parscale

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Parscale was a photographer for The Sunflower.

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Spirit AeroSystems on the Wichita State Innovation Campus. (File photo)

[Photo] ‘We just don’t know how that will look yet’: Boeing bought Spirit AeroSystems. What does that mean for Wichita State?

Jacinda Hall, Reporter
July 12, 2024
Will Taylor - cropped

[Photo] ‘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
Spirit AeroSystems on the Wichita State Innovation Campus. (File photo)

[Photo] Wichita State ranked second for industry funded engineering and research and development

May 31, 2024
NetApp on Wichita State's Innovation Campus on May 4, 2023.

The Twister Grande sculpture by Alice Aycock on Wichita State's Innovation Campus on May 4, 2023.

Woolsey Hall on May 4, 2023.

[Photo] Barton School of Business offers new hospitality major

May 9, 2024
The Wichita State water tower on May 4, 2023.

[Photo] Wichita State, WSU Tech make $1.3 billion impact on state economy

August 7, 2023
Woolsey Hall on May 4, 2023.

Woolsey Hall on May 4, 2023.

Woolsey Hall and the Innovation Campus on May 4, 2023.

Woolsey Hall on May 4, 2023.

Bicycles outside of The Suites on May 4, 2023.

Construction on Wichita State's Innovation Campus on May 4, 2023.

Hyatt Place on the Wichita State's Innovation Campus on May 4, 2023.

Devlin Hall on May 4, 2023.

Devlin Hall on May 4, 2023.

Devlin Hall on May 4, 2023.

Devlin Hall on May 4, 2023.

Corbin Education Center on May 4, 2023. (File photo)

[Photo] Corbin Education Center will not reopen for fall semester. What does that mean for students?

July 11, 2024
Corbin Education Center on May 4, 2023.

The Rhatigan Student Center on May 4, 2023.

Ablah Library on May 4, 2023.

The Danseuse Espagnole sculpture by Sophia Vári near Ablah Library on May 4, 2023.

The Rhatigan Student Center on May 4, 2023.

[Photo] ‘You can always find help’: Veterans Upward Bound honors and supports veteran students

November 12, 2023
Ahlberg Hall on May 4, 2023. Ahlberg Hall houses the College of Health Professions.

The John Bardo Center on May 4, 2023.

The John Bardo Center on May 4, 2023.

[Photo] ‘Competitive landscape’: Wichita State breaks top 10 for engineering research and development nationwide

December 5, 2024
Airbus on Wichita State's Innovation Campus on May 4, 2023.

WSU Emergency Call Box on May 4, 2023.

The Flats on May 4, 2023. (File photo)

[Photo] Returning students limited to The Flats next year

February 19, 2025
The Flats on May 4, 2023.

The Smart Factory on Wichita State's Innovation Campus on May 4, 2023.

The Suites on May 4, 2023.

The Smart Factory on Wichita State's Innovation Campus on May 4, 2023.

NetApp on Wichita State's Innovation Campus on May 4, 2023.

Wichita State University on May 4, 2023.

[Photo] Most university employees to receive 2.5% pay increase

May 19, 2023
The Rhatigan Student Center on May 4, 2023.

Shocker Hall on May 4, 2023.

Shocker Hall on May 4, 2023.

[Photo] Table talk offers families essential tips for dorm move-in

August 6, 2023
Jardine Hal on May 4, 2023.

Seating outside of Shocker Hall on May 4, 2023.

The Grandfather's Horse sculpture by John Walter Kearney, near Shocker Hall and Hubbard Hall on May 4, 2023.

Hubbard Hall on May 4, 2023.

[Photo] School board candidates make their way to Wichita State for debate

October 24, 2023
Heskett Center's outdoor gym on May 4, 2023.

Construction on sidewalks outside of the Heskett Center on May 4, 2023.

Grace Wilkie Hall on May 4, 2023.

Construction on Clinton Hall to become the Shocker Success Center on May 4, 2023.

Wichita State's multi-religion chapel Grace Memorial Chapel on May 4, 2023.

Bicycles outside of The Suites on May 4, 2023.

The Rhatigan Student Center on May 4, 2023.

Shocker Hall in May 2023. (File photo)

Shocker Hall on May 4, 2023.

The Grandfather's Horse sculpture by John Walter Kearney, near Shocker Hall and Hubbard Hall on May 4, 2023.

Jardine Hall on May 4, 2023.

Construction on sidewalks outside of the Heskett Center on May 4, 2023.

Ablah Library on May 4, 2023. (File photo)

[Photo] OPINION: Students need 24-hour access to Ablah Library

September 6, 2024
Construction on Clinton Hall to become the Shocker Success Center on May 4, 2023.

The Geology Building on May 4, 2023.

Student Activities Council hosts "Pet-A-Pug" to help students destress from finals. Wichita Pug Rescue set up outside of the Rhatigan student Center on May 2 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. with the furry friends and fruit pops.

PHOTOS: Pet-A-Pug

Shelby Parscale, Photographer
May 4, 2023
Shelby Parscale during a sunset in Santorini, Greece.

OPINION: Five reasons you should study abroad

Shelby Parscale, Photographer
May 3, 2023
Tri Delta members laugh and yell after the ice bucket challenge at the Phi Delta Theta Live Like Luau.

PHOTOS: Phi Delta Theta Live Like Luau

Shelby Parscale, Photographer
May 1, 2023
Phi Delta Theta member Brett Engel smiles during the ice bucket challenge on April 30 at the Phi Delta Theta Live Like Luau event.

Beta Bash 2023

Beta Bash 2023

Beta Bash 2023

Beta Bash 2023

Beta Bash 2023

Wichita State's Beta Theta Pi house on April 24, 2023

Sigma Alpha Epsilon sophomore Brennan Pavey performs at Paddypalooza on April 24. Sigma Alpha Epsilon hosted the annual event after the end of their annual Paddy Murphy week. "My favorite part about performing was seeing people in the crowd enjoy my music and sing along," Pavey said.

PHOTOS: Paddypalooza 2023

Shelby Parscale, Photographer
April 27, 2023
Sigma Alpha Epsilon member Nano Hernandez plays piano during his final performance at Paddypalooza on April 24. He played guitar as well.

Sigma Alpa Epsilon members Zach Gordon and Brennan Pavey come together with their bandmates to perform at Paddypalooza on April 24.

Rapper Lil Beans performs, one of the first artists to perform at Paddypalooza. He kicked off the event to be followed by three more sets.

Members of local rock band, Peter 1914, finish out the night at Paddypalooza on April 24.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon senior Spencer Harris shares background on who Paddy Murphy is and what he means to the fraternity. Harris said his favorite part of Paddypalooza was the support from everyone else. "Without everyone else buying into their jobs helping, or attendees buying into having a good time, it wouldn't have been possible," he said.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon sophomore Brennan Pavey performs at Paddypalooza on April 24. Sigma Alpha Epsilon hosted the annual event after the end of their annual Paddy Murphy week. "My favorite part about performing was seeing people in the crowd enjoy my music and sing along," Pavey said.

The band, later titled "SAE and Cory," performed several sets with a bass, guitar, piano, and drum set at Paddypalooza on April 24.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon sophomore Brennan Pavey performs at Paddypalooza on April 24. Sigma Alpha Epsilon hosted the annual event after the end of their annual Paddy Murphy week. "My favorite part about performing was seeing people in the crowd enjoy my music and sing along," Pavey said.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon freshman Zach Gordon performs at Paddypalooza on April 24. He said, even though the band messed up, they had a lot of fun.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon freshman Zach Gordon performs at Paddypalooza on April 24. He said, even though the band messed up, they had a lot of fun.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon freshman Zach Gordon performs at Paddypalooza on April 24. He said, even though the band messed up, they had a lot of fun.

Rapper Lil Beans performs, one of the first artists to perform at Paddypalooza. He kicked off the event to be followed by three more sets.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon brothers come together for a huddle after Paddypalooza. The night concluded with all attendees forming a circle and swaying to "Piano Man," - a long standing SAE tradition.

Local Wichita artist Ice Tre raps at Paddypalooza on April 24. He rapped on his own and was later joined by the event's first performer Lil Beans.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon member Nano Hernandez plays guitar during his final performance at Paddypalooza on April 24. He played with fellow fraternity members.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon students wait outside before Paddypalooza starts. After a week of SAE working to raise money, all donations were made to Children's Miracle Network.

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