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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Allison Campbell

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief

Allison Campbell is the editor-in-chief of The Sunflower. Campbell is a senior pursuing a journalism and media production degree with a minor in English. She served as one of the news editors during the 2023-2024 year. Campbell hopes to pursue a career in writing or editing after graduation. They use any pronouns.
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An undergraduate WSU student holds up her degree during the Fall 2024 Commencement ceremony.

PHOTOS: Fall 2024 Commencement

Allison Campbell and Mack Smith
December 15, 2024
Cole Tourney, the president of Wichita State's Game Design Club, leads the group's December meeting. The club hopes to give game design students an opportunity to collaborate and create community.

[Photo] Game design student creates space for the digital arts community right at home

Riley Sipes, Reporter
December 11, 2024
Adonis Morgan holds up their newly-created pet rock created at the Geology Club's "Pet Rocks for Stressed Shocks" event. Morgan said the pet rock was a fish with a curly mustache.

PHOTOS: Rock-solid stress relief

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
December 6, 2024
Wichita State Executive Vice President and Provost Shirley Lefever smiles for a photo. Lefever is set to retire from her role after nearly 20 years at the university at the end of 2024.

Provost Shirley Lefever is putting ‘one foot in front of the other’ in preparation for retirement

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2024
Members of the Wichita State volleyball team huddle up to celebrate after defeating Tulsa on Friday, Nov. 22. The Shockers beat Tulsa in a 3-0 sweep.

[Photo] Volleyball to play SMU in first round of NCAA Tournament

December 1, 2024
Members of the Wichita State Women's Volleyball team embrace after winning their second consecutive set in their Friday, Nov. 22. The Shockers beat the University of Tulsa in a 3-0 sweep.

[Photo] Volleyball handles Tulsa in three sets, advances to AAC Tournament semifinals

November 22, 2024
Sophomore middle blocker Maddie Wilson spikes a set by fifth year Izzi Strand against the University of Tulsa. The Friday, Nov. 22, AAC quarterfinal match saw the Shockers walk away victorious, 3-0.

Freshman outside hitter Alyssa Gonzales returns a hit during the AAC quarterfinal match against the University of Tulsa. The Shockers defeated Tulsa, 3-0, and will advance to the semifinal game against the top-seeded University of South Florida.

Aaron Mitchell, senior vice president for finance, administration, and operations, introduces himself to the WSU Staff Senate. Mitchell was previously the associate vice president for financial services at Montana State University.

Aaron Mitchell resigns as vice president for administration, finance and operations

Allison Campbell and Ainsley Smyth
November 20, 2024
Jeremiah “Jerry” Serugo sings along to Jordan Kayemba's piano playing and a pre-recorded track during the Afro Karibbean Night talent show. After showering the audience in fake $100 bills, Serugo and Kayemba won the contest and took home a gift card prize.

African Caribbean group unites nearly 100 regions in the United States’ center

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2024
Jeremiah “Jerry” Serugo sings along to Jordan Kayemba's piano playing and a pre-recorded track during the Afro Karibbean Night talent show. After showering the audience in fake $100 bills, Serugo and Kayemba won the contest and took home a gift card prize and praise from the Kelly Matahwa, the "African Queen" and judge of the contest.

Jeremiah “Jerry” Serugo sings along to Jordan Kayemba's piano playing and a pre-recorded track during the Afro Karibbean Night talent show. After showering the audience in fake $100 bills, Serugo and Kayemba won the contest and took home a gift card prize and praise from the Kelly Matahwa, the "African Queen" and judge of the contest.

Kapinga Victoria Tshianyi, the owner of LadyKay Boutique, speaks to Afro Karibbean Night attendees after the event's fashion show. Tshianyi dressed several of the students-turned-models in her own African-inspired gowns and patterns.

File photo of a police car parked in front of McKinley Hall at WSU.

Wichita State confirms man arrested for rape is graduate assistant

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
November 13, 2024
Jocelyn Mallonee, a piccolo flute player, holds up a sign after Wichita State's men's basketball team scored a 3-pointer. Mallonee is a member of the Shocker Sound Machine and has been performing at WSU home basketball games since 2021.

Shocker Sound Machine brings spirit, traditions to home games

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2024
Esau Freeman, a U.S. House of Representatives candidate for Kansas, speaks to attendees at the Wichita State Young Democrats watch party on election night. Freeman lost his race to incumbent Ron Estes, according to unofficial results.

Estes holds U.S. House seat against Freeman

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2024
Justin Hill, a guard, runs down the court against Emporia State on Oct. 27. Hill scored four points during his 14 minutes of play time.

Transfer guard Justin Hill carries on family legacy at WSU

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-chief
November 4, 2024
Beverly Rhatigan, the widow of James Rhatigan, is embraced by a family friend while at the reception service hosted at the Rhatigan Student Center. More than 100 friends, family members and former colleagues attended the reception to express their condolences and talk about Rhatian's legacy.

PHOTOS: Community celebrates life of James Rhatigan

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2024
Chelsah Penick pets Snoopy the therapy dog at the PAWS & Relax event hosted by TRIO and Love on a Leash on Oct. 31. Penick and her friend, Crissy Magee, both work in WSU's Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance and were passing by when they saw the event and decided to stop by.

Therapy dogs and WSU students get in the Halloween spirit

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2024

Historical hauntings at Wichita State yield spooky stories from staff and faculty

Allison Campbell and Taliyah Winn
October 31, 2024
An array of plastic pumpkins wait to be picked by students participating in SAC's Pumpkin Painting event. Students picked a pumpkin and were able to color and decorate it with markers in the Rhatigan Student Center.

[Photo] PHOTOS: Students show off creativity by decorating pumpkins

Avery Gathright, Reporter
October 31, 2024
James Rhatigan remembered as a 'pillar' and ‘advocate’ for the Wichita State community

James Rhatigan remembered as a ‘pillar’ and ‘advocate’ for the Wichita State community

Allison Campbell, Ainsley Smyth, and Maleah Evans
October 31, 2024
17th Street right next to the Wichita State campus. Several apartment complexes and other housing options are located just off campus.

[Photo] Housing forecast predicts positive outlook for 2025, but some students still struggle

Sophia Best, Reporter
October 29, 2024
James 'Jim' Rhatigan. Photo courtesy of Wichita State University.

‘Grandfather of the student affairs profession’ James Rhatigan dies

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2024
A memorial table adorned with photos, awards and other mementos of Harrison "Bud" Boughton is displayed at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Boughton was the adult choir director at the church and a professor of music at Wichita State for nearly four decades.

‘Heavenly choir has a new director’: Former music director remembered by students and colleagues

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
October 24, 2024
Kaitlyn Sabala grins as she crosses the finish line of the 5K Pumpkin Run race. Sabala was one of more than 450 racers who participated in the annual event.

PHOTOS: Pumpkin Run 2024

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2024
Faculty Senate President Mathew Muether opens up the 2024 Fall Address on Aug. 13 by discussing the 10th anniversary of the Innovation Campus.

Group of WSU faculty examine policy surrounding inquiry into Muma plagiarism allegations

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2024
Wichita State University President Richard Muma listens at a Kansas Board of Regents meeting hosted in May.

Muma refuses to provide inquiry into academic misconduct allegations

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2024
Student Body President Kylee Hower proposes a bill that would allocate an expenditure from the special projects and capital fund to replace the roof of the Rhatigan Student Center on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The piece of legislation was passed with unanimous consent.

[Photo] Part of the Rhatigan Student Center may get a new roof as early as next spring

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor
October 11, 2024
Wichita State University President Richard Muma at the Student Government Association Town Hall on Oct. 26.

Academic misconduct allegations against Wichita State president garner campus response

Allison Campbell, Mia Hennen, and Ainsley Smyth
October 10, 2024
University President Richard Muma listens to the State of the Student Body address on Sept. 11. Muma is facing allegations of plagiarism, prompted by an article by the Kansas Reflector.

Wichita State president denies plagiarism allegations

Allison Campbell and Mia Hennen
October 7, 2024
Brooklyn Gagnon and Piper Reams laugh as they watch the bowling team's hype video on Oct. 5. The two seniors were a part of the 2024 national winning team, which recieved their rings at Shocker Madness.

Royalty, rings and rebounds: Shocker Madness wraps up Shocktoberfest with scrimmage, homecoming festivities

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2024
Bill Nye talks about the evolution of technology and the importance of curiosity and storytelling in education. Nye was the keynote speaker for the Ad Astra Summit, an event that centers on technology related issues in the city, state and country.

[Photo] Bill Nye headlines technology summit

Sophia Best and Baylor Henry
October 3, 2024
Graphic of student athlete vs. general student GPA

‘Point of pride’: Shocker student athlete GPAs outperform AAC, non-athlete student peers

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2024
Aaron Mitchell, the new senior vice president for administration, finance and operations, smiles for a photo in his office in Morrison Hall. Mitchell previously served as associate vice president for financial services at Montana State University.

Aaron Mitchell wants you to know that he’s ‘a regular person’ – even if he’s ‘probably in a tie’

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2024
The Ulrich Museum of Art will welcome illusionist Scott Silven to celebrate 50 years. Tickets for the show, including a three course meal, are on sale for $175 dollars. 24 WSU students will be picked from a drawing for free entry.

REVIEW: ‘A World Away’ exhibition shows how people can view the same experience differently

Grayson Weathers and Allison Campbell
September 1, 2024
Ibrahim Ibn Ibrahim, the author of "The Bravest American," smiles for a photo. Ibrahim wrote the book as a testament to “the daily battles, triumphs, and the unyielding spirit” of ordinary individuals.

‘We are all “The Bravest American”’: WSU student writes novel on human resilience, spirit

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
August 30, 2024
Alicia Martinez Newell, assistant vice president for student services, speaks to the Faculty Senate on Sept. 25, 2023.

From adversity to adviser: University leader speaks on supporting students through job

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
August 30, 2024
Allison Campbell

COLUMN: To do: Follow The Sunflower

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
August 29, 2024
A bike rests on the grass after a collision with a car on 17th Street on Aug. 27. The cyclist was taken to the hospital.

Cyclist injured in accident off 17th Street

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
August 27, 2024
Statue of WuShock outside of the Steve Clark YMCA on Aug. 14.

What superstitions does Wichita State’s campus hold?

Allison Campbell, Editor-in-Chief
August 26, 2024
Student Government Association Sen. Andrew Bobbitt speaks during the Senate meeting hosted on Aug. 21. Bobbitt authored three different pieces of legislation, one of which was a resolution encouraging the university to reconsider the location of the new pickleball courts.

Honors Senator Ryan Nuckles rolls a pen between his hands during the Student Government Association meeting on Aug. 21.

Student Government Association Sen. Andrew Bobbitt answers a question during the Senate meeting hosted on Aug. 21. Bobbitt authored three different pieces of legislation, one of which was a resolution encouraging the university to reconsider the location of the new pickleball courts.

[Photo] Student senator proposes changing new pickleball courts location

August 25, 2024
A poster promoting FujiSan Handcrafted Sushi hangs on the wall next to the soon-to-be-opened restaurant space. FujiSan replaced Tu Taco as this years Student Choice Concept.

[Photo] FujiSan Sushi to replace Tu Taco for the upcoming semester

Jennifer Anima, Reporter
August 11, 2024
Christopher Garnier. Photo courtesy of KAKE.

Sexual exploitation charges against former Wichita State director dismissed

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
July 26, 2024
Aaron Mitchell. Photo courtesy of Wichita State University Strategic Communications.

Aaron Mitchell to replace retiring Werner Golling as senior vice president for finance, administration and operations

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
July 22, 2024
Wichita State University Richard Muma proposes a 3.9% tuition increase to the Kansas Board of Regents during its meeting on May 15. The approved proposal will see undergraduate, in-state tuition increase by $9.43 per credit hour.

Tuition to increase by almost $10 per credit hour at WSU

Allison Campbell, Editor in Chief
July 10, 2024
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Roy Moye III leads students of Linwood Elementary through a math lesson in which he asked kids to add, subtract and multiply numbers on an inflatable die. Each student got to throw the die and then calculate the sums of various math problems.

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Roy Moye III sings a song about engineering while performing a STEM-based show for students of Linwood Elementary. Moye led students through songs, activities and experiments to inspire them to pursue STEM-oriented careers.

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Roy Moye III sings a song about engineering while performing a STEM-based show for students of Linwood Elementary. Moye led students through songs, activities and experiments to inspire them to pursue STEM-oriented careers.

[Photo] Shocking the world one song at a time: Alum uses music and engineering to inspire students of color

July 1, 2024
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Roy Moye III highfives a student at Linwood Elementary for successfully answering a math problem during his show. Moye's show featured activities and experiments to help the kids explore STEM subjects and careers.

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