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Monique Bever

Monique Bever, Reporter

Monique Bever is a first-year reporter and photographer. She is a freshman majoring in philosophy. Monique has lived in Wichita for most of her life. She loves film, fashion, and her cat.

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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.

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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.

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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, its expected to be officially completed on May 10.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Students grab food at the Office of Diversity and Inclusions 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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Renae Richmond performs Mermaid Outta Me at Wichita States 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
Mystic Ross poses for photo writing in notebook on Feb 22. Ross is a creative writing student at Wichita State. She hosts and performs for open-mic poetry nights across the city.

‘Comfort in the words’: Poet Mystic Ross shares magic of writing

Monique Bever, Reporter
March 5, 2024
Photo courtesy of Working Title Films

REVIEW: ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ is the sapphic fever dream of the year

Monique Bever, Reporter
March 1, 2024
Angela Linder speaks to customers at the Black Wall Street Makers Market on Feb. 21. The Makers Market was intended to showcase Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.

[Photo] Makers Market highlights Black-owned businesses

February 27, 2024
Earrings sold by Delyza J Jewelry on display at the Black Wall Street Makers Market on Feb. 21. The market was dedicated to showcasing Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in the community.

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Earrings sold by Delyza J Jewelry on display at the Black Wall Street Makers Market on Feb. 21. The market was dedicated to showcasing Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in the community.

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Earrings sold by Delyza J Jewelry on display at the Black Wall Street Makers Market on Feb. 21. The market was dedicated to showcasing Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in the community.

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Custom jewelry by Daphne Lynch on display at the Black Wall Street Makers Market on Feb. 21. Lynchs business is called Let’s Get It Girl Boutique, which features a variety clothing, jewelry and accessory options.

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Ellen Mosiman and Dustin Youngman pose for a photo at Fairmount Coffee Co. Mosiman and Youngman were graphic design majors at Wichita State and have continued working in the industry. The two got married in July of 2023.

WSU graphic design alumni find love, collaboration after graduation

Monique Bever, Reporter
February 14, 2024
Ellen Mosiman and Dustin Youngman pose for a photo at Fairmount Coffee Co. Mosiman and Youngman were graphic design majors at Wichita State and have continued working in the industry.

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Pamela ONeal responds to an interview question for The Sunflowers podcast. ONeal is the associate director of student engagement for the Office of Online and Adult Learning.

[Photo] Sunflower Spotlight: Associate director of Office of Online and Adult Learning discusses passion for helping adult learners 

February 18, 2024
Pamela ONeal responds to an interview question for The Sunflowers podcast. ONeal is the associate director of student engagement for the Office of Online and Adult Learning.

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Gary Bender gives a speech at the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame induction on Feb. 6 in Wiedemann Hall. Bender graduated from Wichita State in 1962 with a degree in Speech. Bender came to prominence for his work in CBS sportscasting.

[Photo] ‘I’m a blessed man’: Former sports broadcaster recalls passion for life through work

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor
February 8, 2024
Palestinian embroidery on display at Tatreez Night on Feb. 2. Students for Justice in Palestine Wichita State University and the Arab Student Association hosted Tatreez Night to educate students about tatreez, a form of traditional Palestinian embroidery passed down through generations. Attendees were encouraged to participate and stitch a tatreez project themselves.

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Palestinian embroidery on display at Tatreez Night on Feb. 2. Students for Justice in Palestine Wichita State University and the Arab Student Association hosted Tatreez Night to educate students about tatreez, a form of traditional Palestinian embroidery passed down through generations. Attendees were encouraged to participate and stitch a tatreez project themselves.

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Palestinian embroidery on display at Tatreez Night on Feb. 2. Students for Justice in Palestine Wichita State University and the Arab Student Association hosted Tatreez Night to educate students about tatreez, a form of traditional Palestinian embroidery passed down through generations. Attendees were encouraged to participate and stitch a tatreez project themselves.

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Palestinian embroidery on display at Tatreez Night on Feb. 2. Students for Justice in Palestine Wichita State University and the Arab Student Association hosted Tatreez Night to educate students about tatreez, a form of traditional Palestinian embroidery passed down through generations. Attendees were encouraged to participate and stitch a tatreez project themselves.

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Palestinian embroidery on display at Tatreez Night on Feb. 2. Students for Justice in Palestine Wichita State University and the Arab Student Association hosted Tatreez Night to educate students about tatreez, a form of traditional Palestinian embroidery passed down through generations. Attendees were encouraged to participate and stitch a tatreez project themselves.

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Trevor Mckeown and Kendah Ballout follow instructions as they stitch at the Tatreez Night event on Feb. 2. Tatreez is a form of traditional Palestinian embroidery passed down through generations. Tatreez Night was intended to educate on the art form and its significance in Palestinian culture.

[Photo] Tatreez Night fosters appreciation of Palestinian culture

February 5, 2024
A group of students dance at the Fairmount Formal on Feb. 2. The annual Fairmount Formal, hosted by the Student Activities Council, was held in Beggs Ballroom and had music, a dance floor, refreshments, and a photo booth for students to enjoy.

PHOTOS: Third Annual Fairmount Formal

Monique Bever, Photographer
February 4, 2024
Students pose for photos in the photo booth during the Fairmount Formal on Feb. 2. The annual Fairmount Formal, hosted by the Student Activities Council, was held in Beggs Ballroom and had music, a dance floor, refreshments, and a photo booth for students to enjoy.

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A student dances to Crank That (Soulja Boy) at the Fairmount Formal on Feb. 2. The annual Fairmount Formal, hosted by the Student Activities Council, was held in Beggs Ballroom and had music, a dance floor, refreshments, and a photo booth for students to enjoy.

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