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Thy Vo, Advertisement/Design Manager

Thy Vo is the Advertisement Manager and Design Director for The Sunflower. Vo is a junior majoring in graphic design and minoring in marketing with hopes to pursue a career in graphic design after graduation. This is her second year on staff. You can contact her at [email protected]

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Oblivion celebrates after winning third place at DDKV.

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Katie Seminoff of duo group Silver Bullets dances to Break My Heart Myself by Bebe Rexha. The original choreography was performed by Yeji and Ryujin of K-pop group ITZY.

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DPS performs to Boca by K-pop group DreamCatcher. DPS is a K-pop cover dance group based in Kansas City.

[PHOTO] ‘Rejuvenating and fresh:’ KVersity hosts first ever ‘Dance Dance Kvolution’

April 18, 2023
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion processes have been topics of heavy debate recently.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion processes have been topics of heavy debate recently.

[PHOTO] Kansas senators pass bill to ban ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ statements in hiring process, impacts public universities

April 13, 2023
From 2012 to 2022, the Hispanic population at Wichita State has gone up nearly 10%. Information retrieved from the Kansas Board of Regents website.

[PHOTO] Diversity advocates work to promote Hispanic student enrollment, retention

April 10, 2023
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[PHOTO] Student Fees Commission recommends organization funding decreases while student fees increase remains

March 23, 2023
St. Anthony’s Lion Dance Team performs at the Lunar News Year: Year of the Rabbit event on Jan. 23. Lunar New Year is celebrated in many countries, such as China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Taiwan and South Korea.

PHOTOS: Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit

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January 24, 2023
KVersity member Olivia Link performs to Psycho by K-pop group Red Velvet. The Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit event was hosted by The Office of Diversity and Inclusion on Jan. 23.

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St. Anthony’s Lion Dance Team performs at the Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit event on Jan. 23.

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KVersity performs Psycho by K-pop group Red Velvet. The Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit event was hosted by The Office of Diversity and Inclusion on Jan. 23.

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KVersity member Elizabeth Kratochvil performs Psycho by K-pop group Red Velvet. The Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit event was hosted by The Office of Diversity and Inclusion on Jan. 23.

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KVersity member Griselda Arredondo dances to Psycho by K-pop group Red Velvet.

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KVersity dances to Psycho by K-pop group Red Velvet. The dance was performed by 9 members of KVersity.

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KVersity member Dominique Lam performs Psycho by K-pop group Red Velvet. The Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit event was hosted by The Office of Diversity and Inclusion on Jan. 23.

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KVersity member Amani Robinson-Kimani dances to Psycho by K-pop group Red Velvet. The dance was performed by 9 members of KVersity.

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KVersity member Griselda Arredondo dances to Psycho by K-pop group Red Velvet.

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KVersity member Rachel Tran performs Psycho by K-pop group Red Velvet. The Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit event was hosted by The Office of Diversity and Inclusion on Jan. 23.

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KVersity performs to Psycho by K-pop group Red Velvet. The Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit event was hosted by The Office of Diversity and Inclusion on Jan. 23.

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KVersity member Rachel Tran performs Psycho by K-pop group Red Velvet. The Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit event was hosted by The Office of Diversity and Inclusion on Jan. 23.

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KVersity member Alezaundria Robinson performs Psycho by K-pop group Red Velvet. The Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit event was hosted by The Office of Diversity and Inclusion on Jan. 23.

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KVersity member Van Anh Nguyen performs Psycho by K-pop group Red Velvet. The Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit event was hosted by The Office of Diversity and Inclusion on Jan. 23.

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KVersity poses for a photo before performing Psycho by K-pop group Red Velvet.

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KVersity poses for a photo before performing Psycho by K-pop group Red Velvet.

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Eventgoers participate in the Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit event held by The Office of Diversity and Inclusion on Jan. 23.

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The Asian Student Conference held a tabling at the Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit. Event goers were able to write messages for the new year on the paper lantern.

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The Asian Student Conference held a tabling at the Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit. Event goers were able to write messages for the new year on the paper lantern.

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The Office of Diversity and Inclusion poses for a photo with the St. Anthony’s Lion Dance Team.

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St. Anthony’s Lion Dance Team performs at the Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit event on Jan. 23. Lunar New Year is celebrated in many countries, such as China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Taiwan and South Korea.

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St. Anthony’s Lion Dance Team performs at the Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit event on Jan. 23. Lunar New Year is celebrated in many countries, such as China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Taiwan and South Korea.

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St. Anthony’s Lion Dance Team performs at the Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit event on Jan. 23.

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The lion dance clown of St. Anthony’s Lion Dance Team performs at The Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit event. The event was held on the 1st floor of the RSC on Jan. 23.

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The lion dance clown of St. Anthony’s Lion Dance Team performs at The Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit event. The event was held on the 1st floor of the RSC on Jan. 23.

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St. Anthony’s Lion Dance Team performs at the Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit event on Jan. 23.

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St. Anthony’s Lion Dance Team performs at the Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit event on Jan. 23.

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St. Anthony’s Lion Dance Team performs at the Lunar News Year: Year of the Rabbit event on Jan. 23. Lunar New Year is celebrated in many countries, such as China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Taiwan and South Korea.

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The lion dance clown directs and communicates with the lions during the performance. The Lunar New Year: Year of the Rabbit event was held on the 1st floor of the RSC on Jan. 23.

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Event goer writes a message on the paper lantern for Lunar New Year set out by WSU Asian Student Conference.

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WSU student Wang Yang Jinyi and her teacher discuss about the red envelopes that were handed out from the Lunar New Year event.

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The WSU Japanese Students Association teaches event goers to fold rabbits from towels. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted Lunar New Year event on Jan. 23.

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The WSU Japanese Students Association teaches event goers to fold rabbits from towels. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted Lunar New Year event on Jan. 23.

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The WSU Japanese Students Association teaches event goers to fold rabbits from towels. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted Lunar New Year event on Jan. 23.

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A news article of the NAACP in the Local & State from Oct. 22, 2006. The NAACP is America’s first successful student-led lunch counter sit-in.

[PHOTO] PHOTOS: Cadman Art Gallery hosts Dockum Sit-in collection

January 20, 2023
Mens Basketball team poses for a group selfie at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18.

PHOTOS: Basketball Media Day

Thy Vo, Baswanth Naidu, and Mia Hennen
October 20, 2022
Jaron Pierre, Xavier Bell and Melvion Flanagan poses for a photo at Media Day on Oct. 18.

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Jaron Pierre and Xavier Bell poses for a photo at Media Day on Oct. 18.

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Mens 2022-2023 basketball team gather to film a video at Media Day on Oct. 18.

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Mens 2022-2023 basketball team gather to film a video at Media Day on Oct. 18.

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Craig Porter participates in an interview at Media Day on Oct. 18.

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Craig Porter participates in an interview at Media Day on Oct. 18.

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Craig Porter participates in an interview at Media Day on Oct. 18.

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Craig Porter participates in an interview at Media Day on Oct. 18.

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Colby Rogers participates in an interview at Media Day on Oct. 18. The WSU 2022 basketball season begins on Nov. 1.

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Kenny Pohto participates in an interview at Media Day on Oct. 18. The WSU 2022 basketball season begins on Nov. 1.

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Quincy Ballard participates in an interview at Media Day on Oct. 18. The WSU 2022 basketball season begins on Nov. 1.

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Quincy Ballard participates in an interview at Media Day on Oct. 18. The WSU 2022 basketball season begins on Nov. 1.

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Xavier Bell participates in an interview at Media Day on Oct. 18. The WSU 2022 basketball season begins on Nov. 1.

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Xavier Bell participates in an interview at Media Day on Oct. 18. The WSU 2022 basketball season begins on Nov. 1.

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Returning WSU basketball player Craig Porter participates in an interview at Media Day on Oct. 18. The WSU 2022 basketball season begins on Nov. 1.

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Freshman Mahttee Oshea, a student of College of Applied Studies plays Tug-of-War against the College of Engineering at the Clash of the Colleges. The annual competition was held on Aug. 26, 2022, at Cessna Stadium.

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Freshman Conner Murphy, a student from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences competes against the College of Fine Arts in a game of Tug-of-War. The annual competition was held on Aug. 26, 2022, at Cessna Stadium.

[PHOTO] PHOTOS: Clash of the Colleges 2022

August 27, 2022
Aleecia Ketcher writes messages advocating for abortion rights, womens rights, and LGBTQ+ rights on the sidewalk of the RSC North patio on Oct. 6, 2022. Members of FOCUS (Feminists On Campus Uniting Students) and CatCallsOfICT mentioned that there were students who walked past and told them other topics to write about as well.

PHOTOS: FOCUS abortion protest

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October 6, 2022
Elly Gordon of FOCUS writes messages advocating for abortion rights, womens rights, and LGBTQ+ rights. The messages were written on the sidewalk of the RSC North patio.

[PHOTO] FOCUS chalks up conversation on abortion rights

October 8, 2022
Elly Gordon of FOCUS writes messages advocating for abortion rights, womens rights, and LGBTQ+ rights. The messages were written on the sidewalk of the RSC North patio.

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Aleecia Ketcher writes messages advocating for abortion rights, womens rights, and LGBTQ+ rights on the sidewalk of the RSC North patio on Oct. 6, 2022. Members of FOCUS (Feminists On Campus Uniting Students) and CatCallsOfICT mentioned that there were students who walked past and told them other topics to write about as well.

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Aleecia Ketcher writes messages advocating for abortion rights, womens rights, and LGBTQ+ rights on the sidewalk of the RSC North patio on Oct. 6, 2022. Members of FOCUS (Feminists On Campus Uniting Students) and CatCallsOfICT mentioned that there were students who walked past and told them other topics to write about as well.

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Faculty Senate President Susan Castro speaks to the Faculty Senate on Sept. 19 during the town hall meeting held in light of the recent terminations at Emporia State University.

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Faculty Senate President Susan Castro speaks to the Faculty Senate on Sept. 19 during the town hall meeting held in light of the recent terminations at Emporia State University.

[PHOTO] 33 Emporia faculty terminated, WSU faculty responds at town hall

September 20, 2022
Faculty Senate President Susan Castro speaks to the Faculty Senate on Sept. 19 during the town hall meeting held in light of the recent terminations at Emporia State University.

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Devin Moore of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. hypes up the crowd at the first annual NPHC Yard Show. The Yard show was held on Aug. 29, 2022.

PHOTOS: NPHC Yard Show

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August 30, 2022
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. performs at the NPHC Yard show on Aug. 29. This is NPHCs first annual Yard Show at WSU.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. performs at the NPHC Yard show on Aug. 29. This is NPHCs first annual Yard Show at WSU.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. performs at the NPHC Yard show on Aug. 29. This is NPHCs first annual Yard Show at WSU.

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Brian Harris of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. performs at the first annual NPHC Yard Show on Aug. 29, 2022.

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Alex Maryman of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. performs at the first annual NPHC Yard Show on Aug. 29, 2022.

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Omega Psi Psi Fraternity Inc. performs at the first annual NPHC Yard Show.

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Omega Psi Psi Fraternity Inc. performs at the first annual NPHC Yard Show.

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Omega Psi Psi Fraternity Inc. performs at the first annual NPHC Yard Show.

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Omega Psi Psi Fraternity Inc. performs at the first annual NPHC Yard Show.

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