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Monique Bever

Monique Bever, Reporter

Monique Bever is a reporter and photographer for the Sunflower. Bever is a sophomore majoring in philosophy pursuing a career in law. She uses she/her pronouns.

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A Wichita State student looks at a board of stories displayed during Diversity Week in the RSC. On Nov. 4, the Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion held a “Hidden Stories” event where international students' experiences were on display for others to see.

[Photo] ADI and ISU partner to share international students’ hidden stories

November 6, 2024
A Wichita State Student writes down a story for the ADI “Hidden Stories” event on Nov 4. The “Hidden Stories” event encouraged students to share an impactful story relating to their identity.

A student places their story on a board at ADI's “Hidden Stories” event in the RSC. The event invited students out of their comfort zone to share a story pertaining their identity.

A Wichita State student looks at a board of stories displayed during Diversity Week in the RSC. On Nov. 4, the Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion held a “Hidden Stories” event where international students' experiences were on display for others to see.

[Photo] ADI and ISU partner to share international students’ hidden stories

Baylor Henry, Reporter
November 6, 2024
Guest speaker Dave Crossland points at an different fonts during his lecture. Crossland discussed the global importance of typography on day two of WSU's "MIDPOINT" event.

‘The Power of Type’: Typography workshop encourages students to think outside the font

Monique Bever and Mya Scott
October 18, 2024
Cast members of the production "Express" dance on Sept. 28. The musical was hosted at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex for one night only/

REVIEW: ‘Express’ musical captures essence of New York through generational journey across time

Monique Bever, Reporter
October 3, 2024
Undergrad Rebecca Reimer dances with her partner on Monday, Sept. 23, at a Westie Swing Club meeting. The club offered a welcoming atmosphere and encouraged participants of all skill levels to join.

‘Embrace the awkward’: New club swing dances out of comfort zones

Monique Bever, Reporter
September 25, 2024
Kimberly Paige, of the Kimberly Paige Quintet, a jazz singer, performs at the Mini Music Fest in the Rhatigan Student Center on Sept. 20. The Students Activities Council hosted the event with vendors accompanying live music.

DJ Magnum, Tanner Goodrum, plays music between live performances at the Mini Music Fest in the Rhatigan Student Center on Sept. 20. Goodrum played remixes of popular music.

Jack Anderson, Petals band member, and English graduate teaching assistant performs at Mini Music Fest in the Rhatigan Student Center on Sept 20. Alongside live music, the event included a variety of vendors from local businesses.

Kyle Hall, Petals band member and English graduate teaching assistant, performs at Mini Music Fest in the Rhatigan Student Center on Sept 20. Hosted by the Students Activity Council for the first time, the event featured live music, a DJ, food, and a vendor market.

Jack Anderson, Petals band member, and English graduate teaching assistant plays drums at Mini Music Fest in the Rhatigan Student Center on Sept. 20. Alongside live music, the event included a variety of vendors from local businesses.

Jack Anderson, Petals band member, and English graduate teaching assistant plays drums at Mini Music Fest in the Rhatigan Student Center on Sept. 20. Alongside live music, the event included a variety of vendors from local businesses.

Chaim Gross's Happy Mother, originally a lithograph, is a part of the Ulrich Museum of Art collection at Wichita State University. In the late 1970s, Gross grew more concerned about the theme of motherhood in their artwork.

Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection transforms on campus over five decades

Monique Bever, Reporter
September 21, 2024
Joey Wise throws a disc at Disc Golf Club tryouts on Aug. 31 at L.W. Clapp Park. The club had a large turnout for tryouts.

[Photo] Wichita State disc golf club off to a flying start

September 2, 2024
Joey Wise throws a disc at Disc Golf Club tryouts on Aug. 31 at L.W. Clapp Park. The club had a large turnout for tryouts.

[Photo] Wichita State disc golf club off to a flying start

Sophia Best, Reporter
September 2, 2024
The Shocker Sound Machine practices marching at their band camp on August 13.

PHOTOS: Shocker Sound Machine gets a head start on marching

Monique Bever, Photographer
August 21, 2024
Student practices marching with the Shocker Sound Machine at band camp on August 13. The band camp was a week-long under the direction of Lucas Hulett, Director of Athletic Bands.

Evan Swope practices marching with the Shocker Sound Machine at band camp on August 13. The band camp was a week-long under the direction of Lucas Hulett, Director of Athletic Bands.

Alexander Barnett practices marching with the Shocker Sound Machine at band camp on August 13. The band camp was a week-long under the direction of Lucas Hulett, Director of Athletic Bands.

The Shocker Sound Machine tuba players practice marches at their Band Camp on August 13.

Recent Wichita State graduate Paola Iseley poses in front of her artwork at the capstone exhibition reception in the Clayton Staples Gallery. Iseley graduated in May and is pursuing a future art career.

Student artist’s passion is invigorated by Mexico City trip

Monique Bever, Reporter
May 21, 2024
Ebony Moore responds to interview questions for The Sunflower. Moore will graduate in May with a major in Management and Human Resource Management.

[Photo] Business student strives to ‘take every opportunity’

Avery Gathright, Reporter
May 9, 2024
Colombian street artist and muralist Nathalia Gallego Sánchez, known in the art world as GLeo, speaks to a media source at the unveiling of her "Adelante Juntos-Forward Together" Duerksen Amphitheater mural on May 3.

New WSU mural reflects ‘past,’ ‘present,’ and ‘even the unwritten future’ of Hispanic history in Wichita

Monique Bever, Reporter
May 6, 2024
Colombian street artist and muralist Nathalia Gallego Sánchez, known in the art world as GLeo, speaks to a media source at the unveiling of her "Adelante Juntos- Forward Together" Duerksen Amphitheater mural on May 3.

A student pets a goat at the Duerksen Fine Arts Center mural unveiling on May 3. In addition to commemorating the mural, the event featured various food trucks, a petting zoo, an inflatable obstacle course and Mariachi and Folklorico performances.

The team behind the Duerksen amphitheater "Adelante Juntos- Forward Together" mural poses for a photo at the unveiling on May 3. Though the event, which doubled as a Cinco De Mayo celebration, was in celebration of the mural, it's expected to be officially completed on May 10.

A goat is stationed at the petting zoo available for community members at the event celebrating Cinco De Mayo and the unveiling of the Duerksen amphitheater mural on May 3. The event featured various food trucks, a petting zoo, an inflatable obstacle course and Mariachi and Folklorico performances.

An attendee plays with a goat at the petting zoo available at the event celebrating Cinco De Mayo and the Duerksen amphitheater mural unveiling on May 3. The event featured various food trucks, a petting zoo, an inflatable obstacle course and Mariachi and Folklorico performances.

The Duerksen amphitheater mural "Adelante Juntos- Forward Together" is unveiled on May 3. Though the mural was commemorated early in accordance with final exams, it is expected to be fully completed by May 10.

Dancers perform "Respite," choreographed by Mina Estrada at the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre on April 25.

Dancers from Raices De Mi Tierra Ballet Folklorico perform "Canto Nahuatl: Xochipitzahuatl" at the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre show on April 25. Raices De Mi Tierra Ballet Folklorico performed on April 25, 26, and 28.

Dancers from Raices De Mi Tierra Ballet Folklorico perform "Canto Nahuatl: Xochipitzahuatl" at the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre show on April 25. Raices De Mi Tierra Ballet Folklorico performed on April 25, 26, and 28.

Dancers from Raices De Mi Tierra Ballet Folklorico perform "Concheros: Caracol de Guerra" at the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre on April 25. Raices De Mi Tierra Ballet Folklorico performed on April 25, 26, and 28.

A dancer from Raices De Mi Tierra Ballet Folklorico performs "Veracruz: La Bruja" at the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre show on April 25. Raices De Mi Tierra Ballet Folklorico performed on April 25, 26, and 28.

Dancers perform "Reverie" choreographed by Denise Celestin at the Wichita Contemporary Theatre on April 25.

Andrae Carter and Nick Macias perform "A Pale Blue Dot" choreographed by Sabrina Vasquez in collaboration with the dancers at the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre on April 25. The dance was performed in the Wilner Auditorium.

Hannah Chandler performs "Reverie" directed by Denise Celestin at the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre on April 25.

Students perform "A Pale Blue Dot" choreographed by Sabrina Vasquez in collaboration with the dancers of the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre on April 25.

Students perform "A Pale Blue Dot" choreographed by Sabrina Vasquez in collaboration with the dancers at the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre on April 25.

Tabitha Buffalo leaps across stage performing "Clear Elevation (World Premiere)" by guest choreographer Darrell Grand Moultrie at the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre on April 25.

Andrae Carter and Tabitha Buffalo perform "Clear Elevation (World Premiere)" by guest choreographer Darrell Grand Moultrie at the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre on April 25.

Piper Patterson performs "no party" choreographed by herself at the Contemporary Dance Theater show on April 25. The song was set to "Think of Me Once In a While, Take Care" by Take Care and "39.28" by Childish Gambino.

Dancers perform "Clear Elevation (world premiere" by guest choreographer Darrell Grand Moultrie at the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre on April 25. The show was held in Wilner Auditorium from April 25 to 28.

Students perform "A Pale Blue Dot" choreographed by Sabrina Vasquez in collaboration with the dancers at the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre on April 25. The dance was performed in the Wilner Auditorium.

Dancers perform "Clear Elevation (World Premiere)" by guest choreographer Darrell Grand Moultrie at the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theater on April 25. The show was held in Wilner Auditorium from April 25 to 28.

[Photo] From musical theatre to dance theatre, senior faces the final curtain

May 2, 2024
Members of Asian Student Conference Dance perform traditional Yosakoi Dance at the annual Japan Festival. The event was held in the RSC on April 26 and featured traditional Japanese dance and an assortment of hands-on activities.

PHOTOS: Japan Festival 2024

Monique Bever, Photographer
April 29, 2024
Students apply Kanji temporary tattoos at the Japan Festival held by Asian Student Conference Dance and the Japanese Cultural Association.

Asian Student Conference Dance president Julie Tran performs traditional Japanese Yosakoi dance at the Japan Festival. The Japan Festival was held on the second floor of the RSC on April 26 and featured traditional Japanese dance and an assortment of activities.

Students showcase traditional Japanese swordmanship at Japan Fest. The Japan Festival was held on the second floor of the RSC on April 26 and featured traditional Japanese dance and an assortment of activities.

Students participate in a Japanese calligraphy station at the Japan Festival held by Asian Student Conference Dance and the Japanese Cultural Association.

Students engage in a flower arrangement station, one of the activities available at the Japan Festival hosted by Asian Student Conference Dance and the Japanese Cultural Association. This was one of the multiple interactive activities available for attendees.

Various Japanese textiles and adornments displayed at the Japan Festival hosted by the Asian Student Conference Dance and the Japanese Culture Association. The Japan Festival was held in the RSC on April 26 and featured traditional Japanese dance and an assortment of activities.

Iranian Student Association officers huddle together for a photo at their Nowruz event. The celebration of Nowruz, or Persian New Year, was held at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex on March 16.

Iranian Student Association brings second home to Iranian students in Wichita

Monique Bever, Reporter
April 15, 2024
Students observe the solar eclipse on April 8 using glasses and a telescope on the south side of Jabara Hall. Wichitans saw a partial solar eclipse, with 87.7% of the sun obscured by the moon.

PHOTOS: Solar eclipse at WSU

Monique Bever and MJ Ortillo
April 8, 2024
Students observe the solar eclipse on April 8 using glasses on the south side of Jabara Hall. Wichitans saw a partial solar eclipse, with 87.7% of the sun obscured by the moon.

Physics professors Mathew Muether and Jason Ferguson set up telescope on lawn of Jabara Hall for observers to see the solar eclipse on April 8.

[Photo] Blinded by beauty: Solar eclipse passes over campus

April 11, 2024
Engineering student Brett Sirkel views the solar eclipse through a welding mask on the Jabara Hall lawn.

A student peers at the solar eclipse on the south side of Jabara Hall. Wichitans saw a partial solar eclipse, with 87.7% of the sun obscured by the moon.

Roaa Alwazani stands in line for food at the ODI Iftar Night on March 28. The event was meant to share the meaning of Ramadan with students, Muslim and non-Muslim alike, while enjoying halal dishes.

Students grab food at the Office of Diversity and Inclusion's Iftar Night on March 28. Iftar is the fast-breaking meal eaten at sunset during Ramadan. Spring rolls, tandoori chicken kebabs and basmati rice were available.

Wichitans follow contemporary dance director Mina Estrada in movement as they participate in her "Dancing Docents" event at the Ulrich Museum.

PHOTOS: Dancing Docents with Mina Estrada

Monique Bever, Photographer
March 26, 2024
Wichitans follow contemporary dance director Mina Estrada in movement as they participate in her "Dancing Docents" event at the Ulrich Museum.

Wichitans follow contemporary dance director Mina Estrada in movement as they participate in her "Dancing Docents" event at the Ulrich Museum.

Wichitans follow contemporary dance director Mina Estrada in movement as they participate in her "Dancing Docents" event at the Ulrich Museum.

Contemporary dance director Mina Estrada leads a group in movement as she improvises a dance based on artwork for her "Dancing Docents" event. Dancing Docents was held in the Polk/Wilson Gallery of the Ulrich Museum and was free to the public.

Contemporary dance director Mina Estrada leads a group in movement as she improvises a dance based on artwork for her "Dancing Docents" event. Dancing Docents was held in the Polk/Wilson Gallery of the Ulrich Museum and was free to the public.

Jefferson Godard, ShiftSpace Gallery Manager

‘Makes me work even harder’: Art curator brings fresh perspective to art students

Monique Bever, Reporter
March 24, 2024
Charis Weldon leads her Tuesday night Zumba dance. Weldon said she hopes to create a welcoming environment in the class even for those new to the gym.

Charis Weldon leads her Tuesday night Zumba dance. Weldon said she hopes to create a welcoming environment in the class even for those new to the gym.

Charis Weldon leads her Tuesday night Zumba dance. Weldon said she hopes to create a welcoming environment in the class even for those new to the gym.

Renae Richmond performs "Mermaid Outta Me" at Wichita State's production of "Peter and the Starcatcher". The play showed at Wilner Auditorium from Feb. 29 to March 3.

PHOTOS: Peter and the Starcatcher

Monique Bever, Photographer
March 5, 2024
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