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Kristy Mace

Kristy Mace, Photo Editor

Kristy Mace is the photo editor for The Sunflower. She's majoring in psychology. Currently a junior, Mace hopes to go on to get her Ph.D. and become a neuropsychologist. She also plays for Wichita State's bowling team and does professional photography aside from The Sunflower.

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Last to perform at SACs Shockers Got Talent event was the student band Tall Glass of Root Beer. The group performed their rendition of Paranoid by Black Sabbath.

PHOTOS: Shockers Got Talent

Kristy Mace, Photo Editor
April 13, 2024
Dalen Ridgnal attempts a 3-point shot during the second half on March 15. Wichita State fell to UAB in the third round match of the AAC tournament.

[Photo] Men’s basketball’s season ends in the quarterfinals of the AAC tournament against UAB

March 15, 2024
The Shockers celebrate their win versus No. 5 Memphis by holding a mocking thumbs down. The gesture is in reference to a video of Memphis played earlier in the game.

PHOTOS: Men’s basketball vs. Memphis in AAC tournament

Kristy Mace, Photo Editor
March 14, 2024
Harlond Beverly yells after the Shockers win against Memphis on March 14. The team will face UAB in their next round of competition.

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Quincy Ballard shoots a basket early in the second half of the game. Ballard scored eight points in the second round match versus Memphis.

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Bijan Cortes jumps to pass the ball to a teammate in the second half. Cortes scored 11 points and five assists during the March 14 match.

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Teammates Colby Rogers and Quincy Ballard block a shot by Memphis. Wichita State defeated the Memphis 71-65 on Thursday afternoon.

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Quincy Ballard jumps for the start of game tip off on March 14. Ballard, a nearly 7-foot junior, scored eight points throughout the game.

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Dalen Ridgnal adds Wichita States label to the quarterfinals bracket following their win against Memphis. Ridgnal scored eight points throughout the game.

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DJ McCarty runs past the South Florida defense during the AAC tournament second-round match. The senior scored four points on March 10 and a total of 171 points throughout her final collegiate season.

PHOTOS: Women’s basketball vs. South Florida in AAC tournament

Kristy Mace, Photo Editor
March 12, 2024
Daniela Abies adds the Wichita State badge to the round two bracket following the Shockers win on March 9. Wichita State advanced to round two and will face South Florida.

PHOTOS: Women’s Basketball vs. Florida Atlantic in AAC tournament

Kristy Mace, Photo Editor
March 10, 2024
Aaron Haynes, an Alpha Phi Alpha member, strolls on Feb. 17. Haynes studies forensic science at Wichita State.

PHOTOS: Battle of the Greeks

Kristy Mace, Photo editor
February 27, 2024
Cody Johnson plays his guitar during his opening song on Feb. 9. Johnson performed at Intrust Bank Arena as part of The Leather Tour.

PHOTOS: Cody Johnson Concert

Kristy Mace, Photo Editor
February 11, 2024
Owen Prothro

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The Wichita State Volleyball team puts the WSU hand sign into the air to celebrate their win versus Drake University that put them into the Fab Four of the NIVT on December 6.

[Photo] No NCAA, no problem: Volleyball reflects on NIVC Championship

February 16, 2024
Morgan Stout flexes after the team scores a point to advance their lead in the third set. Stout led the team in points scored for the Dec. 6 game, scoring 18 points.

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The sideline players lift freshman Reagan Anderson during the third set of the Dec. 6 game versus Drake.

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Barbara Koehler jumps for a kill during the third set against Drake University in the Great 8 of the NIVT. Koehler only played one set on Dec. 6, but scored four kills and three digs.

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Morgan Stout turns to her teammates to celebrate a point in the third set of the Great 8 match. Stout scored 18 points for the Shockers, including 14 kills.

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Emerson Wilford hits the ball past Drakes blockers in the third set on Dec. 6. Wilford, a sophomore outside hitter, scored five and a half points during the game.

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The Shockers celebrate a point made in the third set against Drake in the Great 8 of the NIVT. Following this win, WSU will move on to the Fab Four versus Montana State.

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Teammates Izzi Strand and Natalie Foster look to each other while celebrating a point made in the close second set. Between the two, Strand and Foster scored a third of the teams points, putting up 24.5 points together.

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Morgan Stout swings for a kill during the second set of the game versus Drake on Dec. 6. Stout scored 14 kills throughout the game, nine of which were in the first set exclusively.

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Morgan Stout swings to get the ball over the net in the second set against Drank in the Great 8.

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Brylee Kelly talks to teammate Natalie Foster after a timeout in the second set. Kelly played two sets of the Dec. 6 game versus Drake University.

[Photo] ‘Fell in love with it’: Brylee Kelly reflects on journey, achievements at Wichita State

December 11, 2023
Morgan Stout swings to hit the ball past the Drake blocker in the second set. Stout scored 18 points throughout the night, including 14 kills.

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The Shockers celebrate a point made in the close first set against Drake in the Great 8 of the NIVT. Though sets usually go to 25, the Shockers won the first set 30-28.

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Gabi Maas, Katie Galligan and Morgan Stout celebrate after evening the score early in the first set. Wichita State faced Drake University of Des Moines, Iowa in the Great 8 of the NIVT.

[Photo] Volleyball sweeps Drake to advance to semifinals of NIVC

December 7, 2023
Kadrian Ayarza

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Cheri Kempf, the senior vice president and director of softball for Athletes Unlimited, speaks during the Nov. 17 press conference in Heskett Center.

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Thy Vo

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Trinity Ramm

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Loren Amelunke

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Sophie Hillman, who plays Cassie, performs her solo routine during the presentation of A Chorus Line on Nov. 3. Hillman is in her last semester at Wichita State, having gathered several credits throughout her college career.

PHOTOS: ‘A Chorus Line’

Kristy Mace, Photo Editor
November 6, 2023
Melissa Espinoza

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Following the Shocker win against the MSSU Lions, Aniya Bell waves to the audience. Wichita won their Nov. 1 exhibition match, 75-65.

PHOTOS: Women’s basketball vs Missouri Southern State

Kristy Mace and Cheyanne Tull
November 2, 2023
Rapper Tech N9ne performs at the end of the Shocker Madness event in Koch Arena on Oct. 7. Tech N9ne performed an hour long set including hit songs Red Kingdom, Hood Go Crazy, and Face Off.

PHOTOS: Shocker Madness

Kristy Mace, Photo Editor
October 12, 2023
Morgan Weber watches as Morgan Stout hits the ball past an opposing player in the Oct. 6 game in Charles Koch Arena.

[Photo] Wichita State volleyball sweeps South Florida

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor
October 11, 2023
Representatives from WSU Tech walked in the Shocktoberfest Parade on Oct. 6. Members of WSU Tech marched with banners, a model airplane, and a car.

PHOTOS: Shocktoberfest Parade

Kristy Mace, Photo Editor
October 10, 2023
Leslie Powell holds a banner during the speaker presentation on Oct. 7. The banner is in memory of her daughter, Haley Powell, who passed away in 2022.

PHOTOS: Purple Mile

Kristy Mace, Photo Editor
October 9, 2023
Wu waves to the audience enjoying the Shocktoberfest Parade on Oct. 6. The parade wrapped up in Braeburn Square, where a patio party was also hosted.

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The Wichita State Shockers celebrate after taking a point in the second set. WSU won the first three matches to take the win against Temple on Oct. 6.

[Photo] Sophia Rohling leads volleyball to victory against Temple

October 8, 2023
Elizabeth Wingo, director of risk management for Sedgwick County, speaks during the Humanities Panel in the RSC on Oct. 3. Wingo sat between Susan Castro and Robin Henry.

[Photo] ‘Come alive’: Panelists share value of humanities, encourage stretching comfort zones

October 6, 2023
Students, staff and faculty were invited to the RSC for the Beyond the Degree Panel event on Oct. 3. The panel consisted of current students, staff and community members.

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Managing Director with Alvarez and Marsal Healthcare Industry Group, Mark Finucane, speaks during the Beyond the Degree Panel on Oct. 3. Finucane sat next to Clarence Albury, a graduate student.

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Students, staff and faculty were invited to the RSC for the Beyond the Degree Panel event on Oct. 3. The panel consisted of current students, staff and community members.

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Alexander Engledow

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Morgan Weber runs a lap around the arena with her team, high-fiving fans. Wichita State won against Charlotte, 3-0 on Sept. 23.

PHOTOS: Volleyball vs. Charlotte 49ers

Kristy Mace, Photo Editor
September 26, 2023
A goat chews grass from one of the lots by the innovation campus on Sept. 14. There was a total of 140 goats on campus.

[Photo] ‘It’s an all-around benefit’: Goats visit WSU Campus

Lydia Steeby, Reporter
September 19, 2023
Chris Prout plays a competitive match of table tennis on Sept. 12. Prout is a second year player for the Wichita State team.

[Photo] ‘Lifelong sport’: Table tennis team embraces competition, community

Courtney Brown, Investigative News Editor
September 14, 2023
The WSU volleyball starting players huddle together before the start of the first set against Colorado on Sept. 9. This matchup was Colorados first time facing Wichita State.

[Photo] Wichita State volleyball returns key players to build on last season

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
September 12, 2023
Andrea Glessner, a staff member with Wichita State, waits before her blood draw. The Blood Draw event, hosted on Sept. 5 and 6, took place in the RSC.

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Ryan Hughes, a member of the community, sits as he is prepped for the blood draw. The Blood Drive event was hosted in the Ballroom of the RSC on Sept. 5 and 6.

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Dr. James Smith finishes his time at the Blood Drive event on Sept. 6. He was assisted by Jeanann Q., who is with the American Red Cross that hosted the drive. Dr. Smith is a cardiovascular doctor, when asked about the event he said, There is a critical need for blood, and I want to give back.

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Cockroaches and other bugs in a trap on the floor of the basement of Elliott Hall on Sept. 6.

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Cockroaches and other bugs in a trap on the floor of the basement of Elliott Hall on Sept. 6.

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Cockroaches and other bugs in a trap on the floor of the basement of Elliott Hall on Sept. 6.

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Victor DiMartino

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Photo of the Okere Administration Should Resign flyer in Hubbard Hall on Sept. 6.

[Photo] Okere administration impeachment petition circulates on campus, SGA president responds

September 6, 2023
Attendees of the Smores and Oars event on Aug. 30 had the option of sitting around a bonfire and creating their own smores. Aside from the food, attendees could learn how to row with the team, paddle board, kayak, and play yard games.

[Photo] Shocker Rowing hosts sixth annual S’mores and Oars

September 1, 2023
Tyler Guthrie

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Piper Pinnetti

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Makenzie Leigh

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Jocelynn Cavender

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Ainsley Smyth

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Gabriel Fonseca, interim executive director of Student Engagement, poses with Valerie Paunetto, the director of legislative affairs and policy for SGA, at the photo booth on Aug. 30. The ODI open house event was hosted in the ODI office, on the second floor in the RSC.

[Photo] Interim executive director of student engagement wants ODI to be ‘home away from home’

Courtney Brown, Investigative News Editor
August 31, 2023
The blue super moon on Aug. 30.

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The blue super moon on Aug. 30.

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Alle Fielding builds her smore at the Smores and Oars event on Aug. 30. Fielding is a Wichita State Alumni, recieving her most recent certificate in the summer.

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John goes fishing with his dad and brother at the Smores and Oars event on Aug. 30.

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Shelby Fuqua helps show attendees how to use the row machines. Fuqua is an anthropology student, and is in her senior season with the rowing team.

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Raymond Tollison, a former graduate student at Baker University, paddle boards during the Smores and Oars event. The event was hosted at Boats and Bikes, where Shocker Rowing practices.

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Mother Lili Solorzano and daughter Alice kayak in the river during Smores and Oars on Aug. 30. The event was hosted at Boats & Bikes, where the rowing team practices throughout the year.

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Kylie LeValley

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Students from the College of Fine Arts cheer during the initial roll call of the 2023 games. Fine arts won the games a couple of years ago, in 2021.

PHOTOS: Clash of Colleges

Kristy Mace and Shelby DuVall
August 30, 2023
Mel Bright

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Lee Frank

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Cameryn Davis

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Salsabila Attaria

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Melanie Rivera-Cortez

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Allison Campbell

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Courtney Brown

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Keenan Lee, a senior studying computer science, plays League of Legends during the Esports Hub Open House. The event was hosted by Campus Recreation in the Heskett Center on Aug. 23.

[Photo] Esports open house introduces students to competitive college gaming

August 25, 2023
Mason Lang and Jareese Miller go head-to-head in a round of Rocket League. The freshmen played on a big screen while many others watch as part of the Esports Hub Open House.

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Jayce Lamb, a filmaking major, sits amongst the group as he plays a round on the big screen. The freshman played a round of Super Smash Bros Ultimate at Aug. 23 Esports Hub Open House.

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Jayce Lamb, a filmaking major, sits amongst the group as he plays a round on the big screen. The freshman played a round of Super Smash Bros Ultimate at Aug. 23 Esports Hub Open House.

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On Aug. 23, Campus Recreation hosted the Esports Hub Open House in the Heskett Center. Attendees had the option to play single player games at a computer, or join the group around the big screens.

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Outside hitter Brylee Kelly celebrates with her team after a successful play.

[Photo] Brylee Kelly named Volleyball Preseason Conference Co-Player of the Year

Jacob Unruh, Reporter
August 23, 2023
Freshman Calianne Jackson lounges in the pool during the Campus Recreation event on Aug. 17. Jackson attended the event with friends and said it, gave me one last moment of summer.

PHOTOS: Pool Party

Kristy Mace and Nithin Reddy Nagapur
August 19, 2023
James Cox does a cannonball off of the tall diving board during the pool party on Aug. 17. Cox is an incoming freshman who will be studying aerospace engineering.

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Michael Munter, an incoming freshman studying mechanical engineering, plays a round of cornhole with a few of his peers.

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Candice Reimer - cropped

[Photo] ‘If it scares me, I know I should do it’: Nursing grad reflects on academic, emergency room experiences

Allison Campbell, Reporter
May 8, 2023
Wichita State University campus view from the third floor balcony of the Rhatigan Student Center on May 2.

[Photo] Wichita State to increase tuition next fall

June 15, 2023
Wichita State University campus view from the third floor balcony of the Rhatigan Student Center on May 2.

[Photo] 'Multifacted concern’: What student retention looks like at Wichita State

May 3, 2023
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