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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower
Cheyanne Tull

Cheyanne Tull, Reporter

Cheyanne Tull is a second year reporter, photographer and illustrator for The Sunflower. Tull is pursuing a double major in graphic design and journalism and media production. She hopes to work with outdoor brands combining her love for adventure and creativity after graduation.

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[Photo] OPINION: Step into spring with Zumba

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor
February 18, 2025
One-eyed Jack, being held by his owner at the 2025 Annual Cat Fancier's Association Cat Show on Feb. 1.

[Photo] Fine feline showcase: Annual cat show hosted in Wichita

Sophia Best, Reporter
February 3, 2025
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[Photo] Here are some cuter than cupid Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day events

Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Content Manager
February 1, 2025
Snowball the piebald squirrel holds an acorn in his mouth outside of Hubbard Hall. Piebaldism occurs when there is a lack of pigment in certain areas of fur, resulting in white or lighter colors.

Biology student and professor discover rare squirrel on campus

Cheyanne Tull, Reporter
November 29, 2024
A young girl turns the printing press wheel with a member of WSU's Photography and Printmaking Guild on Nov. 23 at the Ulrich Museum's Holiday Art Cheer event.

PHOTOS: Holiday Art Cheer

Cheyanne Tull, Photographer
November 25, 2024
A sign outside of the Rhatigan Student Center announces that the community garden will be re-homed outside the RSC and Shocker Success Center. The garden has been located next to Ahlberg Hall since it was installed in 2020.

WSU’s community garden is getting a new home to increase visibility

Cheyanne Tull, Reporter
November 7, 2024
On Nov. 4 the muddied worksite of the Green Group Community Garden currently features the first plants and rock being laid by the existing flower beds maintained by WSU Landscaping.

Keisha McClish Couts, running for district 91 and volunteer Sadie Tolbert talk during a volunteer meeting on Sep. 27.

Volunteers rally for change in Sedgwick and Butler County

Cheyanne Tull, Reporter
October 28, 2024
Dental hygiene sophomore Selah Walker pets therapy dog Alice during SGA's mental health awareness calm and craft in the RSC on Oct. 22.

[Photo] Furry friends, first aid and fresh air: Students destress at annual ‘Safety Week’

Ainsley Smyth, News Editor
October 24, 2024
Freshman Nadia Wasilewski, junior Emerson Wilford and fifth year Sarah Barham watch and point that the ball is in during a practice on Aug. 15 in Charles Koch Arena.

[Photo] Volleyball’s Sarah Barham speaks on transfer to Wichita State, being away from home

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
September 3, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: Ways to stay active don’t have to include sports or going to the gym

Maleah Evans, Reporter
September 2, 2024
Shocker alumna and Sip and Stitch member Pam Cornwell and Ulrich Museum of Art gallery assistant Maddie Bowron work on the yarn bombing of Millie the Millipede, a sculpture by Wilner Auditorium created by artist Tom Otterness. Several current and former Ulrich employees, as well as Sip and Stitch members, gathered on Aug. 27 to yarn bomb the sculpture.

PHOTOS: Sip and Stitch celebrates a decade of yarn bombing

Cheyanne Tull, Photographer
August 31, 2024
The winners of clash of the colleges, the College of Health Professions, pose while their photo is taken beneath fireworks on Aug. 23 at the 10th annual Clash of the Colleges competition.

PHOTOS: Clash of the Colleges 2024

Kristy Mace, Mya Scott, and Cheyanne Tull
August 26, 2024
The College of Engineering Clash of the Colleges team with painted stomachs scream their slogan before the competition began Aug. 23. The engineering slogan went: "Who's everybody fearing?" and their response was, "Engineering."

Barton School of Business student Ambrose Blubaugh speaks into a megaphone during the 10th annual Clash of the Colleges on Aug. 23.

College of Engineering students participate in a pass the water relay race during Clash of the Colleges on Aug. 23.

College of Health Professions freshman Ahmya Glover runs with a smile during the Clash of the Colleges water sponge relay race on Aug. 23. Glover is a pre-dental major.

College of Applied Studies freshman Emma May carries a sponge full of water during the water sponge relay race at Clash of the Colleges on Aug. 23. May is a secondary education earth and space major.

Fine Arts success coach Larry Compton plays archery against other college success coaches on Aug. 23 at Clash of the Colleges.

Wichita State University President Rick Muma gives a welcome speech at the 10th annual Clash of the Colleges on Aug. 23 held in Cessna Stadium.

Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students run into Cessna Stadium on Aug. 23 for the 10th annual Clash of the Colleges.

Wichita State volleyball players Emerson Wilford, Izzi Strand and Morgan Stout prepare for a play during a team scrimmage at the end of practice on Aug. 15 in Charles Koch Arena.

PHOTOS: Volleyball prepares for new season

Cheyanne Tull, Reporter
August 20, 2024
Freshman outside hitter Nadia Wasilewski rests between plays during a Wichita State volleyball practice scrimmage on Aug. 15.

Freshman setter Simone Grieser prepares to serve the ball during a practice scrimmage on Aug. 15.

Assistant coach Brian Hosfeld points at Wichita State volleyball defensive specialists/liberos senior Annalie Heliste and sophomore Reagan Anderson during a practice on Aug. 15.

Outside hitter Brooklyn Leggett, middle blocker Sarah Barham and setter Izzi Strand prepare for the ball to come back over during a practice scrimmage on Aug. 15.

Head coach Chris Lamb closes out practice on Aug. 15 by talking to the Wichita State volleyball team.

The Wichita State women's volleyball team listens to an end-of-practice talk from assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Katie Zimmerman on Aug. 15.

Junior outside hitter Emerson Wilford rests on defense during practice in Charles Koch Arena on Aug. 15.

Defensive specialists/liberos Annalie Heliste and Reagan Anderson prepare on back row defense during volleyball practice on Aug. 15.

Junior defensive specialist/libero Katie Galligan fixes her hair during a short rest between plays at practice on Aug. 15.

Junior outside hitter Brooklyn Leggett serves to the opposing side as senior Annalie Heliste watches from the sideline during a team practice scrimmage on Aug. 15.

Freshman Hayden Mallatt holds freshman Adrian Torres out of the water while they both sing "Bennie And The Jets" by Elton John.

PHOTOS: Splashing around at Heskett Center’s Pool Party

Cheyanne Tull and Zachary Ruth
August 17, 2024
Freshman psychology major Onyx Jackson smiles at a friend at the Heskett Center pool party.

Freshman student-athlete Kylie Scott jumps off the diving board during the annual pool party on Aug. 15 at the Heskett Center.

Junior psychology major Hailey Raver smiles at her friends in the pool of the Heskett Center on Aug. 15 for the annual pool party.

A ball floats in the Heskett Center pool on Aug. 15.

Sophomore aerospace engineering major Joseph Snodgress becomes a "human worm" with different colored floaties at the back to school pool party on Aug. 15.

Freshman student-athlete Kylie Scott does a flip at the Heskett Center pool party on Aug. 15. Scott will compete in pole vault for Wichita State track and field in the upcoming year.

Freshman music major Jeshe Taylor swims in a pink floatie at the back to school pool parts at the Heskett Center on Aug. 15. Taylor attended the pool party with a group of friends.

Freshman student-athlete Shellamae Farmer prepares to go off the diving board at the annual Heskett Center pool party on Aug. 15. Farmer is a pre-med chemistry major and will compete in pole vault for Wichita State track and field.

Firefigher Austin Morrow lifts weights during a morning workout at Station 32 on April 19.

Unified in service: Separate fire departments collaborate to protect communities

Cheyanne Tull, Reporter
June 6, 2024
Lieutenant Tyler Brenneman does kettlebell swings at Sedgwick County Fire District 1 Station 32 on April 19.

The firefighter gear at Wichita Fire Department's Station 7 is ready for an emergency when the time comes. Each firefighter at both Wichita Fire Department and Sedgwick County Fire District 1 is expected to put on all of their gear in 60 seconds or less.

The emblem of the Wichita Fire Department (WFD) on the back of a fire truck is on every WFD fire vehicle.

Firefighter Jared Kornfeld does a handstand pushup during a Sedgwick County Fire District 1 Station 32 workout on April 19.

Firefighter Austin Morrow does a pullup at Sedgwick County Fire District 1 Station 32 during a morning workout on April 19.

Takota Jay, senior animation major, works on his coursework. Jay also does intramural sports and plays for the Shocker Sound Machine at Wichita State.

Animation major practices ‘playing God’ in studies

Cheyanne Tull, Reporter
May 9, 2024
The OKC Armored Combat finishes their last knight fight of the day at the Great Plains Renaissance Festival.

An enchanting escapade unfolds at the Great Plains Renaissance Festival

Cheyanne Tull, Reporter
April 26, 2024
The belly dancers perform for an audience at the Great Plains Renaissance Festival on April 20.

A group of friends eat festival food on April 20 at the Great Plains Renaissance Festival.

A woman dressed as the "pirate queen" with the Scallywag Pirate Comedy Show talks to festival goers.

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