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Kaylee Stout

Kaylee Stout, Former marketing manager

Kaylee Stout was The Sunflower’s marketing manager. Growing up in Wichita, Kansas, Stout went to Kapaun Mt Carmel High School and then went to Butler Community College to finish her general education classes. At Wichita State, Stout majored in speech pathology. In her spare time, she likes to take photos and design illustrations.

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OPINION: Higher prices on feminine branded products is sexist

OPINION: Higher prices on feminine branded products is sexist

Kaylee Stout, Marketing Manager
February 3, 2022
The Smart Factory is located on WSU's innovation campus

[Photo] Deloitte Smart Factory launches design contest

Lindsay Smith, Editor in Chief
February 2, 2022
Suspenders4Hope hosted a run/walk event at the Wichita State Student Rhatigan Student Center on Sept 11.

PHOTOS: Suspenders4Hope run/walk event

Kaylee Stout, Marketing Manager
September 12, 2021
President Rick Muma helps students load up their belongings to move into The Flats at WSU on August 13

PHOTOS: President Muma helps students move into their new dorms

Kaylee Stout, Marketing Manager
August 13, 2021
Julianna Meinecke, a sophomore at Wichita State, explains goals for this upcoming fall semester on Aug. 5 inside the Rhatigan Student Center.

[Photo] Sophomores return to campus after a year of online learning, hoping for normalcy

Lindsay Smith and Julia Nightengale
August 12, 2021
Micheal Bryan

Wichita State President Dr. Richard Muma named the 15th president at Wichita State. Muma meets with The Sunflower staff to discuss next semesters goals for the University in the fall on June 10.

Nellie Elliot poses for a photo in front of the Ulrich Museum of Art.

[Photo] Graduating art history major reflects on her passion for art and appreciation for education

Elena Kuckelman, Reporter
May 12, 2021
Wichita State junior, Neleigh Herring perpares to run to third base during a game against University of Oklahoma at Wilkins Stadium on April 4

PHOTOS: Shockers fall to No. 1 Sooners 14-3

Kaylee Stout, Print Photo Editor
May 7, 2021
Wichita State junior, Ross Cadena throws the ball during a game against East Carolina at Eck Stadium on April 30

PHOTOS: Shockers drop first game to the Pirates

Kaylee Stout, Print Photo Editor
April 30, 2021
Wichita State junior, Neleigh Herring catches the ball while in a warmup during a game against USF at Wilkins Stadium on April 23.

PHOTOS: Shockers drop game one to South Florida

Kaylee Stout, Print Photo Editor
April 23, 2021
Wichita State graduate, Shania Vannoster leaps in high jump event during a track meet at Cessna Stadium on March 27.

PHOTOS: Track and Field returns to action with Shocker Spring Invitational

Kaylee Stout, Print Photo Editor
March 27, 2021
Wichita State freshman, Cooper Elliot runs toward the ball during a game against Kansas University at Eck Stadium on March 23.

PHOTOS: Shockers defeat Wildcats, 5-1

Kaylee Stout, Print Photo Editor
March 23, 2021
Wichita State hosted the ACL cornhole tournament at Charles Koch Arena on March 19. Kansas is ranked No. 5 among states with other ACL players. The Wichita tournament has a cash prize of $42,000

PHOTOS: Wichita State hosts ACL cornhole tournament

Kaylee Stout, Print Photo Editor
March 20, 2021
Isaac Brown speaks to the press during the inauguration of WSU men's basketball coach at Koch Arena on March 1.

PHOTOS: Isaac Brown introduced as Wichita State’s 26th men’s basketball head coach

Kaylee Stout, Print Photo Editor
March 1, 2021
Wichita State sophomore, Jack Sigrist catches the ball during a game at Eck stadium on Feb. 28

PHOTOS: Shockers win season-finale over SIUE

Kaylee Stout, Print Photo Editor
February 28, 2021
Wichita State junior, Liam Eddy catches the ball during a warmup before game at Eck stadium on Feb. 21

PHOTOS: Wichita State 3 – Oklahoma State 1 | Feb. 21, 2021

Kaylee Stout
February 21, 2021
Wichita State junior, Morris Udeze tries to shoot a basket during a game against Tulsa at Charles Koch Arena on Jan. 13.

PHOTOS: Shockers defeat Tulsa, 72-53

Kaylee Stout
January 14, 2021
Wichita State junior, Trevin Wade dribbles the ball across the court during the game against Newman University at Charles Koch Arena on Dec. 30.

PHOTOS: Wichita State defeated Newman, 81-43

Kaylee Stout
December 31, 2020
Wichita State sophomore, Tyson Etienne guards his opponent during the game against Oral Roberts University at Charles Koch Arena on Dec. 2.

PHOTOS: Undermanned Shockers win season opener, 85-80

Kaylee Stout
December 3, 2020
Wichita State junior, Asia Strong guards the ball during a basketball game at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 27.

PHOTOS: Shockers take down Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in season opener

Kaylee Stout, Assistant Photo Editor
November 29, 2020
Wichita State junior, Carla Bremaud talks to her teammate during a basketball game at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 27.

Wichita State women's head basketball coach, Keitha Adams communicates with her team during a game at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 27.

Wichita State junior, Seraphine Bastin runs across the court during a basketball game at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 27.

[Photo] Shockers win season-opener despite being short-handed

November 28, 2020
Two Wichita State basketball players, juniors Carla Bremaud and Asia Strong guard the ball during a basketball game at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 27.

Wichita State junior, Asia Strong shoots the ball during a basketball game at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 27.

Wichita State junior, Asia Strong guards her opponent during a basketball game at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 27.

Wichita State freshman, Shamaryah Duncan grabs the ball during a basketball game at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 27.

Wichita State junior, Seraphine Bastin runs across the court during a basketball game at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 27.

The Wichita State women's basketball coach, Keitha Adams talks to her team during a basketball game at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 27.

Wichita State junior, Carla Bremaud guards her opponent during a basketball game at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 27.

Wichita State junior, Asia Strong grabs the ball from her opponent during a basketball game at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 27.

Wichita State Charles Koch Arena looks a little different because of COVID-19 during a basketball game at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 27.

Wichita State junior, Trajata Colbert guards the ball during a basketball game at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 27.

Wichita State junior, Asia Strong runs across the court during a basketball game at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 27.

Wichita State junior, Trajata Colbert runs across the court during a basketball game at Charles Koch Arena on Nov. 27.

Joe Kleinsasser laughs during an interview with The Sunflower at the Rhatigan Student Center on Monday, Nov. 8. Kleinsasser, the co-director of News and Media Relations at the Strategic Communications office, is retiring in December after 34 years at WSU.

[Photo] 34 years at WSU: Joe Kleinsasser reflects on the lessons he has learned

November 16, 2020
The Wichita community was invited to protest against TitleMax on Nov. 7. Ti'Juana Hardwell organized this protest to educate the public about the predatory nature of loan businesses.

Wichita citizen's were protesting TitleMax and other loan businesses to from entering their community and preying on low income communities on Nov. 7.

Wichita citizen's were protesting TitleMax and other loan businesses from entering their community and preying on low income communities on Nov. 7.

Wichita citizen's were protesting TitleMax and other loan businesses to from entering their community and preying on low income communities on Nov. 7.

Wichita citizen's were protesting TitleMax and other loan businesses to from entering their community and preying on low income communities on Nov. 7.

[Photo] ‘Our community deserves better:’ Community members protest the opening of TitleMax

November 8, 2020
Wichita citizen's and Wichita State students were protesting TitleMax and other loan businesses from entering their community and preying on low income communities on Nov. 7.

Wichita citizen's and Wichita State students were protesting TitleMax and other loan businesses from entering their community and preying on low income communities on Nov. 7.

Wichita citizen's and Wichita State students were protesting TitleMax and other loan businesses from entering their community and preying on low income communities on Nov. 7.

The Wichita community was invited to protest against TitleMax on Nov. 7. Ti'Juana Hardwell organized this protest to educate the public about the predatory nature of loan businesses.

Wichita State junior Yuben Goncalves jumps over a hurdle during a scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 30 at Cessna Stadium.

[Photo] ‘The athletes need these competitive experiences:’ Track and Field hopes to recapture lost competitions with fall scrimmages

Sean Marty, Sports Editor
November 1, 2020
A student paints a skull for the Day of the Dead themed First Friday.

[Photo] Day of the Dead themed Final Friday brings students together to celebrate the Mexican holiday

Karen Galindo, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 31, 2020
Philosophy Chair Noell Birondo answers questions during an interview with The Sunflower on Wednesday, Oct. 14 behind Elliott Hall. Birondo teaches a Philosophy of Feminism class at Wichita State.

[Photo] Male philosophy chair breaks feminism stereotypes

October 20, 2020
Wichita State's McKayla Wuensch celebrates with her teammates after scoring against the yellow team during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Friday, Oct. 16. The black team won in five sets, 3-2.

GALLERY: Black team rallies to win final Black and Yellow Scrimmage

Morgan Anderson and Kaylee Stout
October 17, 2020
The Sunflower Soundtrack: Spooky Sounds

The Sunflower Soundtrack: Spooky Sounds

Karen Galindo, Morgan Anderson, Julia Nightengale, and Kaylee Stout
October 11, 2020
Students Ella Ihrig, Ella Perkins and Kamilah Gumbs help a WSU student register to vote during the Shockers Vote! Coalition tabling event outside the Rhatigan Student Center on Monday, Oct. 5.

[Photo] ‘I want them to be heard:’ Shockers Vote! Coalition aims to encourage young people to vote

Julia Nightengale, Copy Editor
October 5, 2020
Team yellow gathers together during a break at the Black vs. Yellow scrimmage on Oct.1 at Koch Arena.

PHOTOS: Wichita State Volleyball hosted the second Black and Yellow scrimmage

Khanh Nguyen and Kaylee Stout
October 2, 2020
Kelsey Shingler poses for a photo sitting in a meditation position.

[Photo] Staying grounded: CAPS staff member discusses the power of mindfulness

September 30, 2020
KVersity dance members practicing their latest dance at the Heskett center, Room 141, on Saturday.

[Photo] Clubs and organizations on campus you may not have heard of: KVersity

September 28, 2020
Wichita State senior McKayla Wuensch sets the ball to her teammate during a scrimmage on Sept. 12 inside Charles Koch Arena.

GALLERY: Team Black wins Black and Yellow Scrimmage in five sets

Morgan Anderson and Kaylee Stout
September 13, 2020
Freshman Morgan Stout spikes the ball over the net during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage at Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State freshmen Morgan Weber and Lauren McMahon block the ball during Black and Yellow Scrimmage at Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State senior McKayla Wuensch sets the ball to her teammate during a scrimmage on Sept. 12 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State freshmen Morgan Weber spikes the ball during Black and Yellow Scrimmage at Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State senior McKayla Wuensch sets the ball to her teammate during a scrimmage on Sept 12 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State freshman Morgan Webber spikes the ball during The Black and Yellow Scrimmage.

Wichita State freshman Sophie Childs spikes the ball during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Sept. 12 at Koch Arena.

Wichita State freshman Morgan Webber serves the ball during The Black and Yellow Scrimmage.

[Photo] Volleyball utilizes Black and Yellow Scrimmage as they stay prepared for spring season

Sean Marty, Sports Editor
September 13, 2020
Wichita State Sophomore Sinalauli'i Uluave tips the ball over to the opponents team during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Sept. 12 at Charles Koch Arena.

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A Wichita State nursing student practices a demonstration by cleaning and bandaging a mannequin on Thursday inside Ahlberg Hall. These life-like mannequins help nursing students to picture what their future careers might look like.

[Photo] WSU Health Professions students adapt to hybrid and online learning

August 27, 2020
A WSU Nursing student demonstrates how to help a patient that has symptoms of respiratory problems. The students talk to the mannequins to ensure they are ready and capable of practicing real life situations.

Event staff members warm up before the start of Clash of the Colleges. The event was held on Friday, Aug. 21 at Cessna Stadium.

PHOTOS: LAS ahead after in-person games at the Clash of the Colleges

Khanh Nguyen and Kaylee Stout
August 22, 2020
Wichita State had its 81st piece in their outdoor sculpture collection installed on Tuesday, August 4 on the Wichita State "Innovation Campus." The artist, Alice Aycock named it "Twister Grande" and it is located by the Airbus parking lot.

Wichita State had its 81st piece in their outdoor sculpture collection installed on Tuesday, August 4 on the Wichita State "Innovation Campus." The artist, Alice Aycock named it "Twister Grande" and it is located by the Airbus parking lot.

Wichita State had its 81st piece in their outdoor sculpture collection installed on Tuesday, August 4 on the Wichita State "Innovation Campus." The artist, Alice Aycock named it "Twister Grande" and it is located by the Airbus parking lot.

Sophomore, Pedro Cupertino is studying in the Ablah Library. The library has been practicing social distancing by working at least six feet away from others and distancing close proximity computer usage.

Senior, Elio Lago is using his laptop at the Ablah Library while practicing social distancing. Certain computers in the library have signage that prohibits students from working side by side with each other.

[Photo] University looking at two different alternatives to online class fees

March 21, 2021
Desks at WSU have different signage promoting social distancing throughout campus. COVID-19 will affect the layout of classrooms.

Desks at WSU have different signage promoting social distancing throughout campus. COVID-19 will affect the layout of classrooms.

[Photo] Freshmen: Here's how to survive your first year

August 17, 2021
Diamond Dawgs's Jeff Wilson prepare for a hit during the game agaisnt Santa Bababra.

Diamond Dawgs's Jeff Wilson throws a pitch during the game agaisnt Santa Bababra.

Diamond Dawgs's Jeff Wilson throws a pitch during the game agaisnt Santa Bababra.

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