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Trinity Ramm

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor

Trinity Ramm is the managing editor and former sports editor for The Sunflower. This is her second year on staff. Ramm is a senior English Lit major and a sociology minor with a certificate in film studies. In her limited spare time, she can be found at the movie theater, browsing some obscure film database or crocheting. Ramm uses she/her pronouns.

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Faculty Senate on Aug. 28.

KBOR revises academic program review, pulls control away from universities

Courtney Brown and Trinity Ramm
September 28, 2023
Chief Justice Maureen Wetta speaks to various people at Wichita State at the State of the Student Body on Sept. 6.

Student Supreme Court finds Okere administration cabinet appointments constitutional

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor
September 22, 2023
Chairperson Aaron Haynes makes the case for The Agency President Compensation Act to the Student Senate on Sept. 20. Haynes was the primary sponsor on this bill that would allow for agency presidents to be paid a $2,000 stipend.

[Photo] Student Senate approves act that compensates agency presidents

September 21, 2023
Flanked by members of student organizations, Student Body President Iris Okere and Student Body Treasurer Jia Wen Wang speak to senators at the Sept. 12 meeting about an emergency funding act.

Student government passes bill to allocate extra $33,000 to student orgs

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor
September 15, 2023
The Wichita State pickleball courts on Sept. 12. Most nights, the court was packed with casual players and teams.

‘Anyone can play’: Pickleball’s astronomic rise reaches Wichita State

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor
September 13, 2023
Jolynn Dowling, Faculty Senate president, speaks at the Faculty Senate meeting on March 27. Dowling was a nursing senator at the time.

Faculty Senate receives update on gender-neutral spaces, Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor
September 13, 2023
Athletics Director Kevin Saal introduces Holly Harris as the first womens bowling head coach in their NCAA Division I era. The team will officially transition to the NCAA on July 1, 2024.

[Photo] Wichita State women’s bowling to move to NCAA

September 9, 2023
This week’s news in brief – Sept. 9

This week’s news in brief – Sept. 9

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor
September 9, 2023
Photo courtesy of Orion Pictures

REVIEW: ‘Bottoms’ is the justice for gay losers you’ve been looking for

Trinity Ramm, Managing editor
September 7, 2023
The Student Senate listens to student organziations present during public forum on Aug. 30.

Third time’s the charm: Student Senate revises student orgs funding budget

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor
September 3, 2023
Student organizations sit and listen to discussion during the Student Senate meeting on Aug. 30.

Student organization funding finalized during extended Senate meeting

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor
August 31, 2023
Terrance Figy, associate mathematics, statistics, and physics professor, speaks to Ashlie Jack, associate vice president for institutional effectiveness at Wichita State, at the Faculty Senate meeting on Aug. 28. Figy, who also serves as a physics senator, asked about the academic program review process.

Faculty react to finalized academic program review

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor
August 30, 2023
Photo courtesy of Columbia Pictures

REVIEW: ‘Gran Turismo’ thrills with fast action, striking visuals

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor
August 28, 2023
Wichita police officers sectioned off the area at the 3900 East 17th Street N apartment complex. Officers interviewed each tenant at the complex where 19-year-old Zaiylah Bronson resided on the first floor.

Police identify woman found in trunk as former Wichita State student

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor
August 28, 2023
Wichita State University campus view from the third floor balcony of the Rhatigan Student Center on May 2.

Wichita State experiences network outage on first day of fall semester

Trinity Ramm, Managing Editor
August 21, 2023
Shocker fans celebrate from the crowd at the mens basketball game against Mizzou at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 29.

Men’s basketball non-conference schedule highlighted by renewed in-state rivalries

Trinity Ramm, Reporter
August 1, 2023
Courtesy of IMDb

REVIEW: ‘Barbie’ director continues to tell complicated story of womanhood

Trinity Ramm, Reporter
July 26, 2023
Small forward Jordan Parks passes the ball during the game against the Beale Street Boys.

Aftershocks outlast Beale Street Boys, overcome 21-point deficit

Trinity Ramm, Reporter
July 22, 2023
Players DJ McCarty and Aniya Bell celebrate after the final buzzer at Saturdays game. At their last home game, Shockers beat Temple 79-67.

Women’s basketball faces new teams in expanded conference

Trinity Ramm, Reporter
July 20, 2023
Freshman forward Daniela Abies looks to rebound against South Carolina State. Abies scored seven points and recorded seven rebounds.

Daniela Abies selected for Spanish Under-19 National Team

Trinity Ramm, Reporter
July 14, 2023
Photo courtesy of Pop. 87 Productions

REVIEW: ‘Asteroid City’ rockets Wes Anderson and collaborators to new heights

Trinity Ramm, Reporter
July 10, 2023
Craig Porter Jr. gives an interview to the media at Charles Koch Arena on Oct. 18, 2022.

Craig Porter inks two-way deal with Cleveland Cavaliers

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
June 24, 2023
Wichita State University campus view from the third floor balcony of the Rhatigan Student Center on May 2.

Wichita State to increase tuition next fall

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
June 15, 2023
Brian Green was named head coach of Wichita States baseball program on June 5.

Brian Green tabbed as next head baseball coach at Wichita State

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
June 6, 2023
The Shockers played Tulane March 10 in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. The mens basketball team lost to Tulane with a score of 76 to 82.

Men’s basketball to play University of Kansas in regular season for first time in 30 years

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
June 5, 2023
The Shocker baseball team played UMass on March 26 at Eck Stadium and won with a score of 14 to 2 in the last game of the series with UMass.

Loren Hibbs will not return as head baseball coach

Trinity Ramm, Reporter
June 2, 2023
The Shockers played the Wildcats on May 2 at Eck Stadium. The baseball team won the game with a score 1-0, Pennington being the runner who scored.

Baseball taken down by Memphis, Houston to end season in Clearwater

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
May 27, 2023
Sophomore Kenny Pohto plays offense against the defenders Houston during the game on Feb. 2 at Charles Koch Arena.

Kenny Pohto withdraws name from transfer portal

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
May 13, 2023
Chase Billingham, at-large senator and associate sociology professor, speaks to the Faculty Senate about a recent piece of legislation in the Kansas legislature.

Professor urges Faculty Senate, admin to take action in response to Kansas law

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
May 11, 2023
Photo courtesy of Embassy Pictures

OPINION: ‘The Graduate’ perfectly displays post-grad crisis

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
May 10, 2023
Brandon Buerge speaks about academic integrity policies at the Faculty Senate meeting on April 24.

Faculty Senate discusses potential changes to academic integrity

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
April 26, 2023
Photo courtesy of A24

OPINION: ‘Beau is Afraid’ misses target in telling the tale of a man’s long journey home

Trinity Ramm, Reporter
April 26, 2023
Liberal arts and sciences dean Andrew Hippisley speaks at the rededication of Fiske Hall on May 3, 2019.

LAS dean Andrew Hippisley named finalist for dean job at Kansas State

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
April 24, 2023
New head womens basketball coach Terry Nooner holds up his new jersey given to him by university president Rick Muma and athletic director Kevin Saal at the press conference in Charles Koch Arena on April 20.

Terry Nooner envisions cutting down nets, winning titles as next women’s head basketball coach

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
April 21, 2023
LingWei Kong and Natsumi Kurahashi celebrates after a point during their set against Omaha at Gensis Rock Road on Mar. 26.

Women’s tennis finishes season undefeated at home with win against Creighton

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
April 20, 2023
In honor of Earth Month, the Rhatigan Student Center Starbucks has put out a Waste Not bin for people to put unfinished food scraps, napkins and coffee grounds into.

RSC Starbucks works on composting, sustainability efforts

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
April 19, 2023
Illustration depicting Trinity Ramms column on which theater subscription is better.

OPINION: Regal theater subscriptions better than AMC but not by much

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
April 19, 2023
New head womens basketball coach Terry Nooner holds up his new jersey given to him by President Numa and Athletic Director Kevin Saal at the press conference in Charles Koch Arena on April 20.

Terry Nooner named tenth head women’s basketball coach

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
April 17, 2023
Roz Chast speaks at a memoir reading event on April 15. Chast, a cartoonist, talked about her book Cant We Talk About Something More Pleasant?

Cartoonist Roz Chast talks aging, grief through humor

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
April 17, 2023
Payton Tolle (#49) sets up to bat in the 3rd inning. Tolle was at bat 4 times against Oklahoma.

Baseball drops season series finale to Sooners

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
April 16, 2023
Photo courtesy of Amazon Studios

OPINION: ‘Air’ has a lot of sole for just another biopic

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
April 12, 2023
Keitha Adams yells instructions to her team during the game against Missouri Southern on Nov. 1 at Charles Koch Arena. Adams was named the Wichita State head womens basketball coach on March 29, 2017.

Keitha Adams leaving Wichita State to return UTEP

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
April 11, 2023
After scoring a home run, sophomore Addison Barnard, meets the softball team at home plate during the against KU on April 20.

Softball to host 2024 AAC Championship

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
April 9, 2023
Krystin Nelson, number 21, hits a single through center field. Nelson makes it safely to first, and scored a run after teammate Lauren Lucas hit a triple.

Softball clean sweeps South Florida at home

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
April 4, 2023
Photo courtesy of IMP Awards

OPINION: ‘A Good Person’ interesting enough on the backs of lead actors

Trinity Ramm, Sports editor
April 4, 2023
Faculty members voted on two agenda items at the general faculty meeting on March 31. The two proposals included a new gen ed program and a policy change to allow General Assembly to meet electronically or in dual mode.

Faculty accepts new gen ed program that would cut required credit hours

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
April 3, 2023
Following a confusing play, Chuck Ingram (#9) stands on second base with Brock Rodden (#8). Referees determined an infield fly was made by #29 Garrett Pennington. Ingram stayed on second, Rodden returned to first, and Pennington was forced out.

Baseball comes back against Sooners at Riverfront Stadium

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 31, 2023
Harriet Hamilton and Theodora Chantava celebrates after a point during their set against Omaha at Gensis Rock Road on Mar. 26.

Women’s tennis sweeps brief homestand

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
During Friday nights javelin throw competition, Nate Vann throws 45.79m. Vann ranked 7th in the field.

Track and field wins outdoor season debut

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

OPINION: ‘The Lost King’ give soul to Richard III and his restorer

Trinity Ramm, Sports editor
March 29, 2023
Infielder Jack Little slides to third base on March 26 when the Shockers play UMass and won 14-2. Little had three runs batted in during the three game series with UMass.

Baseball sweeps UMass series with three consecutive run-rules

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 28, 2023
Photo Courtesy of IFC Films

OPINION: Mystery movie experience amplifies easy-going comedy ‘Paint’

Trinity Ramm, Sports editor
March 28, 2023
Sophomore guard Shammah Scott drives to the basket against Cincinnati on Jan. 5.

Shammah Scott transfers to Akron

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 24, 2023
WSU Athletics hosted a press conference to introduce the new head mens basketball coach Paul Mills on March 23.

‘People are priority’: Paul Mills formally introduced as next head men’s basketball coach

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 24, 2023
Student Fees Commission recommends organization funding decreases while student fees increase remains

Student Fees Commission recommends organization funding decreases while student fees increase remains

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 23, 2023
The Shockers played Tulane March 10 in the Quarterfinals of the ACC tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. The mens basketball team lost to Tulane with a score of 76 to 82.

Oral Roberts coach reportedly tapped as next men’s head basketball coach

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 22, 2023
Senior Lauren Mills runs past all the bases as she returns home after hitting it out of the park. This brings Mills to 6 season home runs, and 39 career home runs.

Softball goes 3-1 at Shocker Invitational

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
Chuck Ingram (#9) takes his turn at bat in the bottom of the 2nd inning. Ingram was at bat 4 times throughout Fridays game.

Baseball splits shortened series with Creighton

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
Sophomore guard Melvion Flanagan defends the ball against Cincinnati on Jan. 5.

Four men’s basketball players head to transfer portal

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 16, 2023
Sydney McKinney (#25) is welcomed back to home plate by her fellow Shockers. The team cheers, laughs and celebrates after McKinneys hit.

Softball run rules No. 9/12 Arkansas

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 15, 2023
Photo Courtesy of NEON

OPINION: ‘Triangle of Sadness’ sports strong ensemble, middling script

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 14, 2023
The Wichita State Womens Basketball team huddles up before play began at Saturdays game. Shockers ultimately secured the win against Temple, final score 79-67.

Women’s basketball slated for Women’s National Invitational Tournament

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 13, 2023
Senior Craig Porter Jr. dribbles the ball in the game against Tulsa in the AAC tournament at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Porter Jr. made 10 points during the game.

Men’s basketball knocked out in ACC tournament quarterfinals

Jaycie Nelson and Trinity Ramm
March 12, 2023
Head coach Isaac Brown yells to his players during the game against Tarleton State on Nov. 26.

Brown out as head men’s basketball coach

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 11, 2023
Pitcher Alison Cooper (#1), pitched for part of the first inning at Thursdays game. Lauren Howell came in later during the first to pitch the rest of the game.

No. 12 Stanford shuts out softball in first home loss

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 11, 2023
Shockers number 5, Sawyre Thornhill, prepares as next to bat. Thornhill was at bat five times and made one run.

Late rally not enough as baseball loses to Oral Roberts

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 9, 2023
Click for full quality. The infographic shows the organizations up for funding approval this year. The table breaks down how much each organization received in the current fiscal year, what they requested for the upcoming three years, and how much money the fees committee is recommending they receive.

Student Fees Committee approves 2.9% increase in student fees, sends recommendations to Senate

Jaycie Nelson and Trinity Ramm
March 9, 2023
Gus Okafor, a senior forward, passes the ball to a teammate against Memphis on Feb. 23.

Men’s basketball closes regular season with blowout win

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 6, 2023
Senior forwards Trajata Colbert and Jane Asinde fight for position in the post. Wichita State lost to East Carolina on Jan. 21 in Charles Koch Arena 66-57.

[Photo] Asinde, Colbert receive All-Conference honors

March 5, 2023
Infographic by Natalie Nolte

Bill passed limiting transgender participation in sports

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 5, 2023
High jumpers Brady Palen and Davis Dubbert fist bump during a track and field meet.

Palen slated for NCAA Indoor Championships

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
March 3, 2023
Wichita State vs Seminole State on Sept. 27 at Wilkins Stadium.

This week on the road – Feb. 23

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
February 24, 2023
Mockup of the weightlifting area and Shocker branding that will appear in the renovated weight room in Charles Koch Arena.

Fred Vanvleet among donors for weight room renovations at Charles Koch Arena

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
February 23, 2023
Wichita State mens tennis team huddles during break. With Go Shocks! the team is off to their singles.

Men’s tennis takes both matches in Sunday doubleheader

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
February 23, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Open Road Films

OPINION: ‘Marlowe’ falls flat in spite of serviceable cast and director

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
February 21, 2023
Chau Thuy stood at the podium to share his experience as a Boat Person in Vietnam. He explained his personal story as a refugee and how this influenced his passion for art.

Vietnamese Heritage Museum curator shares relevance of Boat People stories

Trinity Ramm, Sports editor
February 18, 2023
Sophmore Lauren Lucas slides to second base during the softball game against Memphis on April 22, 2022.

Softball begins season in Texas with near sweep

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
February 17, 2023
Rowers Kyan Caudillo and Andrew Bobbitt compete in the men’s novice 2000m race. Caudillo placed first and Bobbitt placed fifth.

Rowing program hosts fifteenth annual Shocker Sprints

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
February 16, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Warner Bros

OPINION: ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’ struggles to take flight

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
February 14, 2023
‘Part of the DNA’: Baseball head coach poised for first season at the helm

‘Part of the DNA’: Baseball head coach poised for first season at the helm

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
February 13, 2023
Akiiki Daisy Kabagarama speaks to an audience about perserving through difficulties on Feb. 10. Her speech emphasized the importance in remainining positive and taking care of yourself and each other.

[Photo] ‘We all share the same universe:’ Professor Akiiki Daisy Kabagarama shares her story on resilience

February 13, 2023
Junior Jaykwon Walton brings the ball into play against the Houston Cougars on Feb. 2 at Charles Koch Arena.

Men’s basketball rallies in double overtime to beat SMU

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
February 12, 2023
Former mens head basketball coach Greg Heiar is pictured behind former head coach Gregg Marshall.

New Mexico State men’s basketball program shuts down indefinitely under Heiar

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
February 11, 2023
Senior forward Jane Asinde goes in to make a shot during the game against Tulane on Feb 9, at Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers won 69-61 with Asinde making 22 of those 69 points.

Women’s basketball snaps skid against Tulane

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
February 9, 2023
Photo Courtesy of Paramount Pictures

OPINION: ’80 for Brady’ surprisingly sincere and unsurprisingly cheesy

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
February 9, 2023
The refill station is loaded with bottles of cleaning products and toiletries for customers to pump into their own bottles and jars. All the products are organic.

‘A true passion project’: Gratefill is grateful to offer sustainability

February 8, 2023
Junior Jaykwon Walton dunks the ball against Houston during Thursday nights game on Feb. 2 at Charles Koch Arena. Walton scored 24 points in their loss to the Cougars.

Men’s basketball collapses in loss to No. 3 Houston

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
February 3, 2023
Courtesy photo of Film Forge

Headline: “Infinity Pool”: A hypnotizing, horrifying class affair

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
Former Shocker Ricky Council IV drives the ball down the court against USF on Feb. 12, 2022. Council was the star of the game with 18 points and five rebounds.

Former men’s basketball player hangs 25 on Baylor

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
January 30, 2023
Jessica Anzo continues her winning streak in her singles match

Women’s tennis dead heats matches on opening weekend

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
January 27, 2023
Wilkins Stadium is undergoing renovations that will see the additions of two new complexes. The stadium was built in 1997 and has been used since the 1998 season.

Full plans for Wilkins Stadium renovations announced

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
January 25, 2023
Courtesy photo of Shudder

OPINION: ‘Skinamarink’ offers a look back into your worst nightmares

Trinity Ramm, Sports editor
January 23, 2023
WSU junior guard DJ McCarty brings the ball up the court in the first half of their Jan. 21 matchup versus East Carolina. The Shockers lost this game 66-57.

Turnovers spell demise as women’s basketball falls to East Carolina

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
January 21, 2023
Sophomore Kristof Minarik celebrates after winning the singles match against Northwest Missouri State. Minarik competed in two undefeated rounds on Mar. 26, 2022 in the Sheldon Coleman Tennis Complex.

Men’s tennis begins spring season in Arizona

Trinity Ramm, Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
Senior Ross Cadena pitches during the game against OSU on April 26 in Riverfront Stadium.

Baseball announces opponent for Riverfront Stadium game

Trinity Ramm, Reporter
December 13, 2022
Senior Trajata Colbert celebrates after making a jump shot against Denver on Nov. 30. Colbert finished the day with 8 points and 11 rebounds.

Women’s basketball pushes winning streak to six straight

Trinity Ramm, Reporter
December 3, 2022
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