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Shelby DuVall

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Marin Baucom, a math and data science major, enters a raffle at a booth during the Makers Market on Nov. 12.

Jay Dewiel, a creative writing major, chats about crafting with the vender of SourBunny Studios.

Students admire the jewlery and crafts sold by Barbwire Creations at the Makers Market on Nov. 12.

Alec Clavier, a collaborative design major and vendor at the Makers Market, talks with fellow "maker" Sophia Yates at her booth.

Maverick Lane, a sophomore majoring in graphic design, chooses at bracelet from a booth at the Makers Market.

Passersby look over the goods from the Beth and Bella Art booth at the Makers Market on Nov. 12.

[Photo] PHOTOS: Maker Market

November 12, 2024
Passersby look over the goods from the Beth and Bella Art booth at the Makers Market on Nov. 12.

PHOTOS: Maker Market

Shelby DuVall, Photographer
November 12, 2024
Wichita State reported 192 academic integrity violations in 2023-2024, almost 200 less than the previous year.

Students say they understand WSU’s academic integrity policy, but hundreds of violations still occur.

Shelby DuVall, Reporter
November 14, 2024
Liala Mitchell sings during the Black Student Union Talent Show on Nov. 9. Liala won 1st place with a score of 28.3 out of 30.

PHOTOS: Black Student Union Talent Show

Shelby DuVall, Photographer
November 10, 2024
Members of the "Dream Team" dance group celebrate after winning 2nd place during the annual BSU Talent Show. The team finished with a score of 26 out of 30.

Caden Spaulding sings and plays the piano in the BSU Talent Show on Nov. 8.

BSU Talent Show MC and WSU student Tamarea Jacques performs an original poem on Nov. 9.

Denazhia Williams, a member of the "Golden Heat" dance group, performs during the BSU Talent Show on Nov. 9.

Kailene Vea-Spencer performs in the "Golden Heat" dance group during the BSU Talent Show.

Liala Mitchell performs "I'm Here" from "The Color Purple" during the BSU Talent Show on Nov. 9. Mitchell also later performed with the group "Golden Heat."

Brooklynn Robinson and Sarah Nuse, members of the "Dream Team" dance group, pose at the end of their performance.

Nafishwa Mlaki performs during the BSU Talent Show on Nov. 9.

Alezaundria Robinson, member of the "Dream Team" dance group, performs a routine inspired by a dance from the movie "Bring It On" at the BSU Talent Show.

Ameera Robinson poses during Dream Team's performance on Nov. 9.

Sarah Nuse dances during "Dream Team"'s routine for the BSU Talent Show.

Brookelynn Robinson performs as part of the Dream Team dance group for the BSU Talent Show on Nov. 9.

Diane Intha performs during the BSU Talent Show as part of the "Dream Team" dance group.

Members of the "Dream Team" dance group "face off" against each other as part of their "Bring It On" inspired routine for the BSU Talent Show.

Taylor Sims performs as the opening act for the BSU Talent Show on Nov. 9. Sims sang "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing" by Stevie Wonder.

Taylor Sims performs as the opening act for the BSU Talent Show on Nov. 9. Sims sang "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing" by Stevie Wonder.

AJ McGinnis, a fifth-year guard, practices a defense drill. McGinnis spent the last two seasons at Lipscomb University.

‘Welcomed me with open arms’: New men’s basketball transfer AJ McGinnis settles in at Wichita State

Shelby DuVall, Reporter
November 7, 2024
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‘Develop their own bullshit meter’: Experts explain how to vet information during election season

Baylor Henry and Shelby DuVall
October 31, 2024
Christopher Montford, an aerospace engineering major, watches candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz during the vice presidential debate watch party on Oct. 1.

[Photo] ‘Refreshing’: Wichita State students react to respectful vice presidential debate

Jacob Unruh and Ainsley Smyth
October 2, 2024
Spenser Nash, a WSU student and cellist, tunes before the orchestra's performance of "The Block".

PHOTOS: Symphony Orchestra

Shelby DuVall, Photographer
September 20, 2024
Fifth-year Wichita State setter Izzi Strand sets up a teammate during the game against Kansas State on Aug. 24. Strand was fifth in the NCAA in assists last season.

Wichita State volleyball’s ‘quarterback’ Izzi Strand, reflects on mentality, energy, and post-grad plans

Shelby DuVall, Reporter
September 10, 2024
Rebecca Oh, a junior exercise science major, tries her hand at ADI's "Break the Pyramids of Stereotypes" game on Aug 27.

PHOTOS: ADI’s ‘Break the Pyramid of Stereotypes’ event

Shelby DuVall, Reporter
August 30, 2024
Fabiola Ayarza, or "Fabi", a Human Resources major, listens as her friend and fiancé applaud her work and involvement at WSU during an interview on Apr. 11.

[Photo] ‘We need more students like Fabi’: International student accomplishes dream to study in US

May 6, 2024
Marcio Muñoz fiancé of Fabiola Ayarza, talks about Fabiola's character and work ethic during an interview on Apr. 11.

Colleen Beckley friend of Fabiola Ayarza and current WSU Human Resources major, discussed SHRM, the Society for Human Resources Management, on Apr. 11.

Marcio Muñoz fiancé of Fabiola Ayarza, tells the story of how he and Fabiola first met on Apr. 11.

Fabiola Ayarza, or "Fabi", talks about her involvement in many student organizations and her work as a Human Resources major during an interview on Apr. 11.

Fabiola Ayarza, or "Fabi", discussed her educational journey as an international student during an interview on Apr. 11.

Cecillia Rivas, an exchange student from Paraguay, goes through items at Shocker Support Locker. The Shocker Support Locker will move from its location in Grace Wilkie Hall to the new Shocker Success Center.

Shocker Support Locker staff discusses resources available to Wichita State students

Shelby DuVall, Reporter
March 13, 2024
Palen Music Wichita offers a variety of instruments, musical equipment and instructional material. The store is located at 2300 E. Lincoln St.

Palen Music replaces Senseney music, aims to support community musicians

Shelby DuVall, Reporter
February 16, 2024
Nicolas Acevedo celebrates with Jackie Lin after a point during the match against Omaha on March 3 at the Coleman Tennis Complex.

‘We’ll have a seat waiting for you’: Men’s tennis encourages fans to come out for spring season

Shelby DuVall, Reporter
February 13, 2024
Palen Music Wichita, formerly Senseney Music, recently opened its doors on Nov. 6, 2023.

Palen Music Wichita features wide selections of many instruments, including multiple types of guitars, woodwinds, brass instruments and more.

Before housing music stores, Palen Music Wichita's building was a bank. That bank's vault is now home to the Palen Vault, which features Palen's most ornate guitars.

Palen Music Wichita features wide selections of many instruments, including multiple types of guitars, woodwinds, brass instruments, and more.

Palen Music Wichita features wide selections of many instruments, including multiple types of guitars, woodwinds, brass instruments, and more.

Palen Music Wichita replaces Senseney Music, which was owned by Lori Supinie. Supinie died in July of 2023.

In the downstairs of Palen Music Wichita is the Lori Supinie Recital Hall and stage, honoring the late owner Lori Supinie.

Sunflower News Podcast host Jacinda Hall laughs during an interview on Jan. 23.

Graduate student Shania Burkhead discusses herpetology and winning the Gann Scholarship for Women in Herpetology on the Sunflower Podcast on Jan. 23.

Graduate student Shania Burkhead discusses herpetology and winning the Gann Scholarship for Women in Herpetology on the Sunflower Podcast on Jan. 23.

[Photo] Sunflower Spotlight: Graduate student wins inaugural herpetology scholarship

January 30, 2024
Sunflower News Podcast host Jacinda Hall interviews WSU grad student Shania Burkhead on Jan. 23.

Sunflower News Podcast host Jacinda Hall interviews WSU grad student Shania Burkhead on Jan. 23.

Wichita State grad student Shania Burkhead discusses herpetology and the Gann Scholarship for Women in Herpetology on the Sunflower News Podcast on Jan. 23.

Ashley Collette, product design and manufacturing engineering major and Baja team captain works on a car during the Baja Racing meeting.

Members of the composites team work together to make carbon fiber molds during the Baja Racing meeting on Nov. 29.

Cole McDaniel, electrical engineering major and Baja chief engineer, works on a car during the Baja Racing meeting.

Members of the Baja SAE team collaborate on projects during their meeting on Nov. 29.

Alexander Spear, mechanical engineering major, shop director and Chasis Subteam lead, works on projects during the Baja SAE meeting.

A student participates in the Shockers Vote! Coalition Election Bash on Nov. 7.

PHOTOS: Election Day Bash

Shelby DuVall and Nithin Reddy Nagapur
November 9, 2023
Bryant Eden, an economics major, enters his name in the raffles at the Shockers Vote! Coalition Election Bash in the RSC on Nov. 7.

Harshitha Gudati, a graduate student studying computer science, participated in the Shockers Vote! Coalition Election Bash on Nov. 7.

Judy Do, a medical lab science major, participated in the Shockers Vote! Coalition Election Bash in the RSC on Nov. 7.

Amelia Locke, a political science major, helped hand out shirts at the Shockers Vote! Coalition Election Bash on Nov. 7.

Library staff member Samantha Henning, dressed as Barbie, helps man the freebies table at the Halloween ComicFest in Ablah Library on Oct. 31.

Alisha Petersen, circulation supervisor, and Maria Sclafani, librarian, help host the Halloween ComicFest in Ablah Library.

Angela Paul, reference librarian, helps man the comics table at the Halloween ComicFest in Ablah Library on Oct. 31.

Athletes can put in the work in the new weight room at Charles Koch Arena which was funded by multiple donors, including Fred VanVleet and the Brothertons.

WSU athletes have access to all sorts of equipment in the new Fred VanVleet Sports Performance Center in Charles Koch Arena.

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