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Brian Hayes

Brian Hayes, Former Photo Editor

Brian is the photo editor at The Sunflower. Hayes is a junior majoring in mass communication with an emphasis in journalism. He is from Wichita. Hayes enjoys art, music, tattoos, craft beer and food. After graduating he plans to move back to Atlanta to pursue a job in photojournalism/dog sitting.

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Wichita State Shockers fans stripe Koch Arena during the game between the Wichita State Shockers and the Houston Cougars.

The Best of 2018, Sports Edition

Joseph Barringhaus, Brian Hayes, Selena Favela, Matt Crow, Khánh Nguyễn, and Evan Pflugradt
December 30, 2018
Steve Feilmeier, executive vice president of CFO of Koch Industries, President and CEO of the WSU Foundation Elizabeth King, Wayne Woolsey and Dean of the School of Business Anand Desai pose for photos with the rendering of new hall.

Steve Feilmeier, executive vice president of CFO of Koch Industries, President and CEO of the WSU Foundation Elizabeth King and Wayne Woolsey pose for photos with the rendering of new hall.

President and CEO of the WSU Foundation Elizabeth King talks to Wayne Woolsey after the announcement of the largest cash gift to the university and the WSU Foundation, made by Woolsey.

Wayne Woolsey and Dean of the School of Business Anand Desai wait to take photos with the rendering of the new building which will be the future home of the Barton School of Business.

[Photo] Wichita State receives $12 million gift from oilman, wife

May 16, 2018
Wayne Woolsey speaks to those in attendance for the announcement of the single largest cash gift to the university. the gift will be used to build a new Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall, which will house the Barton School of Business.

Wayne Woolsey speaks to those in attendance for the announcement of the single largest cash gift to the university. the gift will be used to build a new Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall, which will house the Barton School of Business.

[Photo] $12 million oilman donor to receive honorary WSU degree

December 12, 2018
President and CEO of the WSU Foundation Elizabeth King helps Wayne Woolsey to the podium to address those in attendance for the announcement of the single largest cash gift to the university.

Steve Feilmeier, executive vice president of CFO of Koch Industries, talks about the effects of the new Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall will have for the School of Business.

Dean of the W. Frank Barton School of Business Anand Desai talks about what the new building means to the School of Business during a press conference announcing the single largest cash donation to the university.

[Photo] Dean of the Barton School of Business, Anand Desai, to retire

October 30, 2018
President and CEO of the WSU Foundation Elizabeth King introduces a rendering of the new Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall. The new building will house the Frank Barton School of Business.

Dean of Liberal Arts and Science Ron Matson and Wayne Woolsey shake hands before a press conference announcing a $12 million cash gift to the university.

The Sunflower crew during the final production shift together.

Farewell from Hayes: Sad boi hour starts now

Brian Hayes, Photo Editor
May 3, 2018
Bill Molash gets on his Harley Davidson after working in Elliott Hall.

The Keeper of Elliott Hall

Brian Hayes, Photo Editor
May 3, 2018
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Bill Molash gets on his Harley Davidson after working in Elliott Hall.

The Above and Beyond Award for 2018 given by the Sunshine Coalition for Open Goverment to The Sunflower for its investigative work over the past year.

[Photo] Kansas Sunshine Coalition honors The Sunflower for 'courageous work'

May 3, 2018
Chance Swaim balling out in Iowa with a rack of Rolling Rock, coffee and a cig. He frequently wins awards and drinks beer.

Alicia Sanchez, Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Wichita State University, is being going to be honored at a luncheon in Topeka on Thursday.

[Photo] ODI Director Alicia Sanchez recognized as a 'community champion'

May 2, 2018
President John Bardo talks about the state of the university and the direction it is headed in during an Unclassified Professional Senate meeting in Hubbard Hall.

[Photo] Heldman: No target date for Bardo’s return, but he’s ‘making progress and in good spirits’

February 24, 2019
Interm Provost Rick Muma talks about the goals for enrollment during an Unclassified Professional Senate meeting in Hubbard Hall.

Interm Provost Rick Muma talks about the goals for enrollment during an Unclassified Professional Senate meeting in Hubbard Hall.

Interm Provost Rick Muma talks about the goals for enrollment during an Unclassified Professional Senate meeting in Hubbard Hall.

[Photo] Provost Muma to serve as acting president

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor
January 2, 2019
Provost Rick Muma talks about the goals for enrollment during an Unclassified Professional Senate meeting in Hubbard Hall.

[Photo] Muma named Wichita State's provost

May 11, 2018
President John Bardo talks about the state of the university and the direction it is headed in during an Unclassified Professional Senate meeting in Hubbard Hall.

President John Bardo talks about the state of the university and the direction it is headed in during an Unclassified Professional Senate meeting in Hubbard Hall.

[Photo] President Bardo speaks before U.S. House subcommittee

July 25, 2018
Manna Wok, located at Harry and Elpyco, is Korean restaurant that serves up beef bulgogi, kimchi and other Korean favorites.

Manna Wok owner Kye Chon brings a dish to customers in the dining room of the restaurant.

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Manna Wok owner Kye Chon tells a story about a long time customer. Chon has taken thousands of photos of her customers over the years.

The stir squid and rice at Manna Wok.

[Photo] Cooper: Manna Wok--Celebrating its patrons, serving Korean classics

May 3, 2018
Yong-Chon prepares a tray of stir squid, rice and egg flower soup for a guest at Manna Wok.

Yong-Chon put ginger dressing on a salad for a customer.

sugar and spices sit on a a shelf over the stove in the small Manna Wok Kitchen.

Yong-Chon prepares stir squid in the kitchen at Manna wok.

Yong-Chon cooks stir squid in the kitchen at Manna wok.

Guest got phrases and their names in Japanese calligraphy at the annual Japan Festival

PHOTOS: Wooden Swords, Calligraphy and Yaki-Soba; Japan Fest Fills the RSC with Fun

Brian Hayes, Photographer
April 25, 2018
Members of Pizza Hut and WSU cut the ribbon at the opening of the Pizza Hut Museum.

[Photo] Co-founder Dan Carney welcomes visitors to Pizza Hut Museum

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor
April 25, 2018
President John Bardo stands in front of The Flats after the opening of the new Pizza Hut Museum.

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President John Bardo looks at exhibits during the Pizza Hut Museum grand opening.

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[Photo] Ad wars: Innovation Campus developers, donors, Koch exec, others buy counter-protest ad

Chance Swaim, Editor in Chief
April 23, 2018
Student Body Vice President Shelby Rowell stands on the third floor balcony of the Rhatigan Student Center Sunday.

[Photo] ‘Bitter or better’: Rowell rises through tragedies to leadership role

Chance Swaim, Editor in Chief
April 23, 2018
Lalanea Chastain performs in Hubbard Hall during the EMPOWER! event to benefit the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center.

[Photo] Local blues singer performs at benefit concert for the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center

April 18, 2018
Lalanea Chastain performs in Hubbard Hall during the EMPOWER! event to benefit the Wichita Area Assault Center.

Lalanea Chastain performs in Hubbard Hall during the EMPOWER! event to benefit the Wichita Area Assault Center.

Lalanea Chastain performs in Hubbard Hall during the EMPOWER! event to benefit the Wichita Area Assault Center.

The full-page ad that ran in the Wichita Eagle was paid for by contribution by 120 people.

[Photo] 'Friends of the University' protest Wichita State leaders

April 18, 2018
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A Starbucks cup reads "Angus," (crossed out) "Haggis," (crossed out) and "Anus."

[Photo] Corrigan: What's in a name?

April 18, 2018
SGA President-Elect Kenon Brinkley smiles during the final roll call at the senate meeting on April 11, 2018.

SGA President-Elect Kenon Brinkley speaks in opposition to a bill that would eliminate the ticket system during the senate meeting on April 11, 2018.

SGA President-Elect Kenon Brinkley speaks in opposition to a bill that would eliminate the ticket system during the senate meeting on April 11, 2018.

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SGA President Kenon Brinkley is a member of the infrastructure student steering committee.

[Photo] Brinkley on infrastructure fee hike: 'They’re going to push through with it one way or another'

December 17, 2018
SGA president Paige during the senate meeting on April 11, 2018.

The Sunflower staff poses with the 52 awards, including 3 Journalist of the Year awards, they won at the Kansas Collegiate Media awards.

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Trevor Steinbrock speaks about the importance of experiential learning during an event announcing a partnership building with Spirit AeroSystems and Wichita State University.

Wichita State President John Bardo died Tuesday, March 12 at Wesley Medical Center.

[Photo] Editorial: Believe in something and fight for it

March 17, 2019
A rendering is displayed of where Spirit AeroSystems is going to inhabit on campus. The building will house other tenants.

President and CEO of Spirit AeroSystems Tom Gentile speaks during an event announcing a partnership building with Spirit AeroSystems and Wichita State University.

John Bardo, WSU president, laughs during the Council of Presidents during a Kansas Board of Regents meeting in the Rhatigan Student Center

[Photo] Ron Matson remembers President Bardo as an agent of change

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor
March 12, 2019
President and CEO of Spirit AeroSystems Tom Gentile, right, speaks along side Wichita State President John Bardo, center, and Trevor Steinbrock, left, during an event announcing a partnership building with Spirit AeroSystems and Wichita State University.

Wichita State President John Bardo died Tuesday, March 12 at Wesley Medical Center.

[Photo] President John Bardo hospitalized for chronic lung condition

Evan Pflugradt and Matthew Kelly
November 27, 2018
Wichita State President John Bardo announces a partnership building with Spirit AeroSystems and Wichita State University.

Wichita State President John Bardo announces a partnership building with Spirit AeroSystems and Wichita State University.

John Tomblin, vice president for research and technology transfer, speaks during an event announcing a partnership building with Spirit AeroSystems and Wichita State University.

[Photo] John Tomblin made almost $800,000 in 2018 — more than twice as much as President Bardo

January 28, 2019
John Tomblin, vice president for research and technology transfer speaks during an event announcing a partnership building with Spirit AeroSystems and Wichita State University.

The Sunflower Managing Editor Jenna Farhat cloyingly eyes Lou Heldman during an event announcing a partnership building with Spirit Aerospace and Wichita State University.

WSU President John Bardo talks to David Murfin of the Kansas Board of Regents at an event announcing a partnership building with Spirit AeroSystems and Wichita State University.

[Photo] Heldman: Bardo in and out of hospital; 'absolutely' expects to return as president

February 1, 2019
David Murfin, owner of Murfin inc. and member of the Kansas Board of Regents, attends an event announcing a partnership building with Spirit AeroSystems and Wichita State University.

[Photo] WSU pays more than $2.5 million to lease The Flats. Now, two Flats' owners are co-chairing a Republican Senate bid.

January 24, 2019
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Jenna Farhat catches a whiff of WSU President John Bardo.

Heath professions Senator Shea Norby, Vice president-elect Shelby Rowell and LAS senator Jaiden Soupene react to the unopposed Revival ticket winning the SGA election.

Molly Berger, John Cohorst and Justin Donofrio demo pottery techniques for students from local high schools and WSU students in Henrion Hall.

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