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The Sunflower, v.129, no.8 (October 10, 2024)
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College newspapers and periodicals,Student publications,Wichita State University -- History,Wichita (Kan.) -- Newspapers,Muma, Richard D.,Academic misconduct allegations,Shocker Madness,Phan, Matthew,Shocktoberfest,Mental health,Pile, Debra,Ferraro, Debra,Student Government Association,Election,Volleyball,Lamb, Chris,Strand, Izzi,Bowling,Harris, Holly,Roxy's Downtown,Garba,Association of Hindu Students in America
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College newspapers and periodicals
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Wichita State University -- History
Wichita (Kan.) -- Newspapers
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Wichita State University -- History
Wichita (Kan.) -- Newspapers
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The Sunflower: Official student newspaper, v.129, no. 8, Wichita, Kansas, October 10, 2024. - 6 pages
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Article(s): University president denies academic misconduct allegations. This week, Wichita State President Richard Muma’s academic integrity was called into question after evidence of plagiarism was published by a Kansas news organization. -- Annual Shocker Madness event rallies ‘school spirit’ -- Pathway created by nursing school to combat growing need for mental health professionals -- Student Government sees low turnout in first midterm election -- Volleyball plays to expectations in weekend split vs. UAB and Rice -- WSU tennis players make history at tournament -- Women’s bowling excited for NCAA leap and national competition -- Roxy’s Downtown offers a queer and comedic twist on the classic ‘Dracula’ tale -- Grub and Garba: The Association of Hindu Students in America gathered with students and community members on Oct. 5 to eat, worship and celebrate the annual Hindu festival of Navratri. -- Students get punished for plagiarism. Our president should, too. -- To regain legitimacy, SGA must dramatically cut the number of senate seats -- Royalty, rings and rebounds: Shocker Madness wraps up Shocktoberfest with scrimmage, homecoming festivities
Photograph(s): Richard Muma speaks at a press conference afer being selected to serve as the new president of Wichita State University on May 8, 2021. p. 1 -- The Shocker Sound Machine performs a routine at the beginning of Shocker Madness. The band performs at all the Wichita State home games in Koch Arena. p. 2 -- The Wichita State dance team poses during their routine on Oct. 5. The team performs at all basketball home games in Charles Koch Arena. p. 2 -- Justin Hill plays for the black team during the Shocker Madness scrimmage on Oct. 5. p. 2 -- Maddie Wilson jumps to attempt a kill in the second set against Rice. Wilson had nine kills and seven blocks during the game. p. 3 -- Sara Duque, 2024 Intercollegiate Singles Championship winner, bowls for Wichita State. p. 3 -- Portrait of Maleah Evans, assistant news editor. p. 4 -- A community member performs the Garba dance, which is typically done at the beginning of the night. Garba is primarily danced by women and honors the feminine form of divinity. p. 4 -- Dipal Brahmbhatt and a community member perform Dandiya Raas during Garba/Dandiya Night on Oct. 5, as part of the 9-day Navratri festival celebrations. p. 4 -- Sajani Bhakta shows amusement as they participate in the Dandiya Raas dance. Dandiya Raas is danced to commemorate the Hindu goddess Durga’s victory over Mahishasura, with its roots in the festival of Navartri. p. 4 -- Lakshmishree Sivakumar twirls in a Garba line at the Garba Night. The dance involves a series of synchronized steps performed by the entire group. p. 4 -- Two children hit sticks together during the Dandiya Raas dance. The celebration was held by AHINSA to celebrate the religious festival of Navartri, a Hindu tradition. p. 4 -- During the celebration, the Association of Hindu Students in America (AHINSA) provided attendees with traditional Indian cuisine. p. 4 -- A community member laughs during the Garba Night celebration. Garba is a traditional circular folk dance that celebrates the rich cultural traditions of Gujarat. p. 4 -- Illustrations of plagiarism double standards for students and university president. p. 5 -- Portrait of Piper Pinnetti, opinion editor. p. 5 -- Illustration of mostly empty Student Senate. p. 5 -- Portrait of Jacob Unruh, sports editor. p. 5 -- Princess Anderson participates in the women’s scrimmage for Shocker Madness. Players from the team were pitted against each other in black and yellow teams for the first appearance of the season. p. 6 -- Ornella Niankan guards Jordan Jackson during the Oct. 5 scrimmage. Last year, Jackson was redshirted due to injury. p. 6 -- The Wichita State cheer team performs a group routine on Oct. 5. The cheer team also won the Shocktoberfest spirit award at Shocker Madness. p. 6 -- Quincy Ballard dunks the ball during the Shocker Madness scrimmage. The men’s basketball team had a 12-minute game at the end of the event. p. 6 -- Riley McMillan and Matthew Phan pose with Rick Muma after being crowned Shocktoberfest royalty on Oct. 5. p. 6 --Sophomore Zarek Burkert cheers during Shocker Madness on Oct. 5. p. 6 -- Matej Bošnjak passes the ball to teammate Xavier Bell. Bošnjak is a senior at Wichita State from Croatia, where he played professionally for three years. p. 6
Photograph(s): Richard Muma speaks at a press conference afer being selected to serve as the new president of Wichita State University on May 8, 2021. p. 1 -- The Shocker Sound Machine performs a routine at the beginning of Shocker Madness. The band performs at all the Wichita State home games in Koch Arena. p. 2 -- The Wichita State dance team poses during their routine on Oct. 5. The team performs at all basketball home games in Charles Koch Arena. p. 2 -- Justin Hill plays for the black team during the Shocker Madness scrimmage on Oct. 5. p. 2 -- Maddie Wilson jumps to attempt a kill in the second set against Rice. Wilson had nine kills and seven blocks during the game. p. 3 -- Sara Duque, 2024 Intercollegiate Singles Championship winner, bowls for Wichita State. p. 3 -- Portrait of Maleah Evans, assistant news editor. p. 4 -- A community member performs the Garba dance, which is typically done at the beginning of the night. Garba is primarily danced by women and honors the feminine form of divinity. p. 4 -- Dipal Brahmbhatt and a community member perform Dandiya Raas during Garba/Dandiya Night on Oct. 5, as part of the 9-day Navratri festival celebrations. p. 4 -- Sajani Bhakta shows amusement as they participate in the Dandiya Raas dance. Dandiya Raas is danced to commemorate the Hindu goddess Durga’s victory over Mahishasura, with its roots in the festival of Navartri. p. 4 -- Lakshmishree Sivakumar twirls in a Garba line at the Garba Night. The dance involves a series of synchronized steps performed by the entire group. p. 4 -- Two children hit sticks together during the Dandiya Raas dance. The celebration was held by AHINSA to celebrate the religious festival of Navartri, a Hindu tradition. p. 4 -- During the celebration, the Association of Hindu Students in America (AHINSA) provided attendees with traditional Indian cuisine. p. 4 -- A community member laughs during the Garba Night celebration. Garba is a traditional circular folk dance that celebrates the rich cultural traditions of Gujarat. p. 4 -- Illustrations of plagiarism double standards for students and university president. p. 5 -- Portrait of Piper Pinnetti, opinion editor. p. 5 -- Illustration of mostly empty Student Senate. p. 5 -- Portrait of Jacob Unruh, sports editor. p. 5 -- Princess Anderson participates in the women’s scrimmage for Shocker Madness. Players from the team were pitted against each other in black and yellow teams for the first appearance of the season. p. 6 -- Ornella Niankan guards Jordan Jackson during the Oct. 5 scrimmage. Last year, Jackson was redshirted due to injury. p. 6 -- The Wichita State cheer team performs a group routine on Oct. 5. The cheer team also won the Shocktoberfest spirit award at Shocker Madness. p. 6 -- Quincy Ballard dunks the ball during the Shocker Madness scrimmage. The men’s basketball team had a 12-minute game at the end of the event. p. 6 -- Riley McMillan and Matthew Phan pose with Rick Muma after being crowned Shocktoberfest royalty on Oct. 5. p. 6 --Sophomore Zarek Burkert cheers during Shocker Madness on Oct. 5. p. 6 -- Matej Bošnjak passes the ball to teammate Xavier Bell. Bošnjak is a senior at Wichita State from Croatia, where he played professionally for three years. p. 6
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The Sunflower
v.129, no.8
v.129, no.8