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The Sunflower, v.127, no.9 (October 13, 2022)
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College newspapers and periodicals,Student publications,Wichita State University -- History,Wichita (Kan.) -- Newspapers,Spider-Man,Purple Mile,Student Government Association,Thornton, Mary Elizabeth,Election,Voting,Kelly, Laura,Schmidt, Derek,Kobach, Kris,Marshall, Roger,Kansas Supreme Court,Performing arts,LGBTQ,Golf,Esports,Volleyball,Etienne, Tyson,Roxy’s Downtown
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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.127, no. 9, Wichita, Kansas, October 13, 2022. - 10 pages
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Article(s): Into the Shocker-Verse: The Spider-Men of WSU -- Purple Mile provides healing, advocacy for those impacted by domestic violence -- Student Senate confirms Mary Elizabeth Thornton as vice president -- A look at who's running for office in Kansas -- 'We're nerds:' Kansas Supreme Court Justices describe what they do in a day -- 'Death, by Koji:' Two art forms come together to tell a life story -- This week’s news in brief -- FOCUS chalks up conversation on abortion rights -- SGA from page 1 -- Into the Shocker-Verse -- Spider-Men from page 1 -- ‘The Golden Girls' at Roxy's Downtown is a treat for all -- Wu’s big event -- Award winning play 'Happy Wright' touches on struggles of mental illness for college students -- Coffee shops offer great study spaces on campus -- Campus groups strive to normalize coming out -- Healthy mindsets create healthy habits -- "Amsterdam" disappoints despite having stellar cast -- A college girl's guide to getting enough sleep -- A win for the decade: Men’s golf hosts first tournament in IO years, securing a victory -- ESports club on campus offers sport with a unique perspective -- Golfer makes a swift recovery after a career-halting injury -- Tyson Etienne waived by Atlanta Hawks -- Volleyball looks for more ways to score after a loss to SMU -- Freshman golfer makes immediate impact -- This week’s sports in brief -- Fun at brunch: Second Sunday isn't a 'drag' at Roxy's Downtown Theater
Photo(s): The WSU Spider-Men pose and took selfies together on Oct. 10, in front of Hubbard Hall. p. 1 -- Meagan Young marches silently during the Purple Mile in honor of her friend Reyona Caldwell, who passed during a house fire with suspicious circumstances, Young was joined by Caldwell's family members who, since Reyona's death, have become active in domestic violence advocacy work. p. 1 -- A Worldbuilders member holds a sign that details relationship red flags that are indicators of domestic violence, The World builders is a nonprofit that aims to "make the world a better place one family at a time.” p. 1 -- Purple Mile participants walk in solidarity for those who have been impacted or lost their lives to domestic violence on Oct. 8, 2022. Many attendees wore purple ribbons, the trademark symbol for domestic violence awareness. p. 1 -- Various tables with resources and domestic awareness presentations were displayed for Purple Mile march attendees to visit. p. 1 -- Underserved senator Mary Elizabeth Thornton speaks to SGA's Senate at the meeting on Oct 12. At the meeting, Thornton was approved as SGA's vice president, a role that had been vacant for nearly two months prior. p. 1 -- Sarah Jane Crespo, director of community engagement at KMUW, speaks to a group of panelists about the upcoming midterm election in Kansas. p. 2 -- Kansas Supreme Court Justice Melissa Standridge converses with students before forum. On Wednesday, Justice Standridge talked with students studying law and criminal Justice before speaking before the audience. p. 2 -- Kansas Supreme Court Justice Melissa Standridge introduces herself to the crowd. Justice Standridge gave a brief background about her history in law and on the Kansas Supreme Court. p. 2 -- Koji Liby speaks with students about his artwork that was a part of the documentary "Death, By KoJi," filmed and directed by his brother Julian Liby. The session was held during Communications Week on Oct. 11. p. 3 -- Elly Gordon of FOCUS writes messages advocating for abortion rights, women's rights, and LGBTQ+ rights. The messages were written on the sidewalk of the RSC North patio. p. 3 -- Kansas Supreme Court Justice Melissa Standridge introduces herself to the crowd. Justice Standridge gave a brief background about her history in law and on the Kansas Supreme Court. p. 3 -- Alejandro Clavier poses for a photo in the Spider-Man stance on top of a fire hydrant. p. 5 -- Devon Robinson poses for a photo after a long day of being one of the three Spider-Men. p. 5 -- The Spider-Men take a photo with a student in front of the RSC. p. 5 -- The WSU Spider-Men recreate the popular spider-man meme on Oct. 70 in front of the RSC. Sophomore Alejandro Clavier was the first Spider-Man on campus before Devon Robinson and Nicholas Davis were inspired to follow in his footsteps. p. 5 -- The Spider-Men of WSU: Alejandro Clavier, Devon Robinson, Nicholas Davis. p. 5 -- Nicholas Davis holds a camera as sophomore Alejandro Clavier adjusts his mask on Oct. 10 outside of Elliott Hall. Davis called Claiver his 'Uncle Ben' after becoming a WSU superhero. p. 5 -- Portrait of Sascha Harvey, arts & culture editor. p. 5 -- Mehedi Hasan Chowdhury picks up trash along a back trail in Chisholm trail park as part of Wu's big event. p. 5 -- Annaliese Tiang, Nyai Jackson, Kendah Bal lout, Chi Tran and Juan Gurrola walk back to the main building after pieing up trash at great plains nature center for Wu's big event. p. 5 -- Happy Wright, played by Renae Richmond, asks the audience if they like airplanes on Oct. 8 in Welsbacher Theatre. Wright has an obsession with airplanes because the day she learned about Amelia Earhart changed her life forever. p. 6 -- The Braeburn Square Starbucks usually offers a quiet atmosphere. p. 6 -- Portrait of Jacinda Hall, reporter. p. 6 -- Alva Thayer, a WSU student who identifies as neutois and pansexual, grins for a Spectrum: LGBTQ and Allies social media post. Students were invited to share their name, pronouns and/or sexuality to decrease the stigma surrounding coming out. p. 6 -- Healthy mindsets illustration. p. 7 -- Portrait of Rachel Rudisill, photo editor. p. 7 -- “Amsterdam” movie poster. p. 7 -- Photo of Trinity Ramm, reporter. p. 7 -- Photo of Danielle Wagner, reporter. p. 7 -- A College Girl’s Guide illustration. p. 7 -- Sophomore Michael Winslow putts at hole two on Oct. 10 at the Grier Jones Shocker Invitational. Winslowed cracked the top ten for the first time as a Shocker. p. 8 -- Junior Blake Lorenz and Head Coach Judd Easterling discuss their goals at hole two on Oct. 10 at the Grier Jones Shocker Invitational. Lorenz finished 20th in his collegiate debut (74-70- 75--219, +6). p. 8 -- Freshman Matthew Sandoz hits off the tea at hole 16 on Oct.10 at the Grier Jones Shocker Invitational, Sandoz finished 20th in his collegiate debut. p. 8 -- The esports team members Nathan DeJesus (left) and Peyton Linn (right) practices at Corbin Education Center on Oct. 12. p. 8 -- Sophomore Lucas Scheufler hits off the tee at hole one on Oct. 11 at the Grier Jones Shocker Invitational. Scheufler finished tenth place (72-71-74--217, +4). p. 9 -- Portrait of Tyson Etienne, basketball player. p. 9 -- Sophomore Katie Galligan dives for a ball against SMU on Oct. 9 in Koch Arena. Galligan completed two D Sets for the Shockers. p. 9 -- Portrait of freshman golfer Mackenzie Wilson. p. 9 -- Divinity Masters hosts Second Sunday Drag Brunch at Roxy's. Masters' Roxy's house manager, welcomed the audience with a performance to "I Put a Spell on You." p. 10 -- Naquita Lynn Carmichael performs to at Second Sunday Drag Brunch. Carmichael held the title All American Goddess and Kansas American Goddess at large. p. 10 -- Regular Brianna Jade performances to 'Disturbia' by tapping on a door frame on Oct. 9 at Roxy's. p. 10 -- The Second Sunday Drag Brunch was held on Oct. 9 at Roxy's Downtown. p. 10 -- Zelda Darling takes a tip from an audience member on Oct. 9 at Roxy's. Darling was a guest performer during Second Sunday Drag Brunch. p. 10 -- Regular Brianna Jade opens her performance to 'Disturbia' by tapping on a door frame at Roxy's. p. 10 -- Maddie Loftlin and Jasmie Hall play Chris Hargensen and Carrie While in the town production of 'Carrie: The two were invited to promote the show on Oct. 9 at Roxy's. p. 10
Photo(s): The WSU Spider-Men pose and took selfies together on Oct. 10, in front of Hubbard Hall. p. 1 -- Meagan Young marches silently during the Purple Mile in honor of her friend Reyona Caldwell, who passed during a house fire with suspicious circumstances, Young was joined by Caldwell's family members who, since Reyona's death, have become active in domestic violence advocacy work. p. 1 -- A Worldbuilders member holds a sign that details relationship red flags that are indicators of domestic violence, The World builders is a nonprofit that aims to "make the world a better place one family at a time.” p. 1 -- Purple Mile participants walk in solidarity for those who have been impacted or lost their lives to domestic violence on Oct. 8, 2022. Many attendees wore purple ribbons, the trademark symbol for domestic violence awareness. p. 1 -- Various tables with resources and domestic awareness presentations were displayed for Purple Mile march attendees to visit. p. 1 -- Underserved senator Mary Elizabeth Thornton speaks to SGA's Senate at the meeting on Oct 12. At the meeting, Thornton was approved as SGA's vice president, a role that had been vacant for nearly two months prior. p. 1 -- Sarah Jane Crespo, director of community engagement at KMUW, speaks to a group of panelists about the upcoming midterm election in Kansas. p. 2 -- Kansas Supreme Court Justice Melissa Standridge converses with students before forum. On Wednesday, Justice Standridge talked with students studying law and criminal Justice before speaking before the audience. p. 2 -- Kansas Supreme Court Justice Melissa Standridge introduces herself to the crowd. Justice Standridge gave a brief background about her history in law and on the Kansas Supreme Court. p. 2 -- Koji Liby speaks with students about his artwork that was a part of the documentary "Death, By KoJi," filmed and directed by his brother Julian Liby. The session was held during Communications Week on Oct. 11. p. 3 -- Elly Gordon of FOCUS writes messages advocating for abortion rights, women's rights, and LGBTQ+ rights. The messages were written on the sidewalk of the RSC North patio. p. 3 -- Kansas Supreme Court Justice Melissa Standridge introduces herself to the crowd. Justice Standridge gave a brief background about her history in law and on the Kansas Supreme Court. p. 3 -- Alejandro Clavier poses for a photo in the Spider-Man stance on top of a fire hydrant. p. 5 -- Devon Robinson poses for a photo after a long day of being one of the three Spider-Men. p. 5 -- The Spider-Men take a photo with a student in front of the RSC. p. 5 -- The WSU Spider-Men recreate the popular spider-man meme on Oct. 70 in front of the RSC. Sophomore Alejandro Clavier was the first Spider-Man on campus before Devon Robinson and Nicholas Davis were inspired to follow in his footsteps. p. 5 -- The Spider-Men of WSU: Alejandro Clavier, Devon Robinson, Nicholas Davis. p. 5 -- Nicholas Davis holds a camera as sophomore Alejandro Clavier adjusts his mask on Oct. 10 outside of Elliott Hall. Davis called Claiver his 'Uncle Ben' after becoming a WSU superhero. p. 5 -- Portrait of Sascha Harvey, arts & culture editor. p. 5 -- Mehedi Hasan Chowdhury picks up trash along a back trail in Chisholm trail park as part of Wu's big event. p. 5 -- Annaliese Tiang, Nyai Jackson, Kendah Bal lout, Chi Tran and Juan Gurrola walk back to the main building after pieing up trash at great plains nature center for Wu's big event. p. 5 -- Happy Wright, played by Renae Richmond, asks the audience if they like airplanes on Oct. 8 in Welsbacher Theatre. Wright has an obsession with airplanes because the day she learned about Amelia Earhart changed her life forever. p. 6 -- The Braeburn Square Starbucks usually offers a quiet atmosphere. p. 6 -- Portrait of Jacinda Hall, reporter. p. 6 -- Alva Thayer, a WSU student who identifies as neutois and pansexual, grins for a Spectrum: LGBTQ and Allies social media post. Students were invited to share their name, pronouns and/or sexuality to decrease the stigma surrounding coming out. p. 6 -- Healthy mindsets illustration. p. 7 -- Portrait of Rachel Rudisill, photo editor. p. 7 -- “Amsterdam” movie poster. p. 7 -- Photo of Trinity Ramm, reporter. p. 7 -- Photo of Danielle Wagner, reporter. p. 7 -- A College Girl’s Guide illustration. p. 7 -- Sophomore Michael Winslow putts at hole two on Oct. 10 at the Grier Jones Shocker Invitational. Winslowed cracked the top ten for the first time as a Shocker. p. 8 -- Junior Blake Lorenz and Head Coach Judd Easterling discuss their goals at hole two on Oct. 10 at the Grier Jones Shocker Invitational. Lorenz finished 20th in his collegiate debut (74-70- 75--219, +6). p. 8 -- Freshman Matthew Sandoz hits off the tea at hole 16 on Oct.10 at the Grier Jones Shocker Invitational, Sandoz finished 20th in his collegiate debut. p. 8 -- The esports team members Nathan DeJesus (left) and Peyton Linn (right) practices at Corbin Education Center on Oct. 12. p. 8 -- Sophomore Lucas Scheufler hits off the tee at hole one on Oct. 11 at the Grier Jones Shocker Invitational. Scheufler finished tenth place (72-71-74--217, +4). p. 9 -- Portrait of Tyson Etienne, basketball player. p. 9 -- Sophomore Katie Galligan dives for a ball against SMU on Oct. 9 in Koch Arena. Galligan completed two D Sets for the Shockers. p. 9 -- Portrait of freshman golfer Mackenzie Wilson. p. 9 -- Divinity Masters hosts Second Sunday Drag Brunch at Roxy's. Masters' Roxy's house manager, welcomed the audience with a performance to "I Put a Spell on You." p. 10 -- Naquita Lynn Carmichael performs to at Second Sunday Drag Brunch. Carmichael held the title All American Goddess and Kansas American Goddess at large. p. 10 -- Regular Brianna Jade performances to 'Disturbia' by tapping on a door frame on Oct. 9 at Roxy's. p. 10 -- The Second Sunday Drag Brunch was held on Oct. 9 at Roxy's Downtown. p. 10 -- Zelda Darling takes a tip from an audience member on Oct. 9 at Roxy's. Darling was a guest performer during Second Sunday Drag Brunch. p. 10 -- Regular Brianna Jade opens her performance to 'Disturbia' by tapping on a door frame at Roxy's. p. 10 -- Maddie Loftlin and Jasmie Hall play Chris Hargensen and Carrie While in the town production of 'Carrie: The two were invited to promote the show on Oct. 9 at Roxy's. p. 10
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