The Sunflower, v.128, no.19 (February 8, 2024)
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2024-02-08
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Newspaper
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College newspapers and periodicals , Student publications , Wichita State University -- History , Wichita (Kan.) -- Newspapers , Sports , Softball , Espinosa, Madyson , Bredbenner, Kristi , Esports , Baseball , Barnard, Addison , Student Officials Association , Tennis , Volleyball , Men's basketball , Rowing , Track , Swift, Taylor , Kansas City Chiefs , NFL , Meyer, Joan , Meyer, Eric , Student Government Association , Martins, Sophie , Bender, Gary , Pelton, Lee , Nemer, Mona , College of Liberal Arts and Sciences , Fairmount Formal , Student Activities Council , Arab Students Association , Students for Justice in Palestine , Artist Exploration Association
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The Sunflower: Official student newspaper, v.128, no. 19, Wichita, Kansas, February 8, 2024. - 12 pages
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Article(s): Breaking the ice. Athletes are blooming in new roles, from stepping into leadership positions to achieving personal bests. Teams are renewed and ready to plant the seeds of success. -- 'We need Mady': Shocker softball’s ‘hype-woman’ speaks on positivity, legacy -- Meet Caden Favors, the senior leader for Wichita State baseball -- Softball gears up for a new season with conference newcomers -- Student announcers find new ways to experience esports -- Wichita State softball leader prepares for final season -- 'We respect for the refs:' Student Officials Association trains Shockers for thankless but necessary job -- ‘We’ll have a seat waiting for you’: Men’s tennis encourages fans to come out for spring season -- Wichita State Disc Golf Club has nationals in sights -- Men’s recreational volleyball team sees rise in interest following pandemic restrictions -- Global fitness franchise F45 offered at WSU -- Jiu-jitsu arrives to Wichita State’s campus -- No NCAA, no problem: Volleyball reflects on NIVC championship -- Behind the scenes of sports content creation at Wichita State University -- Men’s tennis player reflects on his final season at WSU -- How men’s basketball worked to fix free throw woes -- Shocker Rowing embraces their past, present, future -- Sami Hood aims to improve leadership skills as shortstop -- Twins Jason and Josh Parrish use brotherly rivalry to fuel success in track and field -- Men's golf heads to Mexico for spring season opener -- Karma is Taylor Swift at your Chiefs game -- NFL scripting theories aren’t grounded in reality -- Journalism professionals discuss creating documentary on Marion County Record raid -- Student Government passes supports distribution of emergency contraceptives -- The legacy of LAS -- Wichita State alum discusses moving from Lebanon, advising Canada through pandemic -- ‘I’m a blessed man’: Former sports broadcaster recalls passion for life through work -- ‘It’s just who I am’: Lee Pelton found his purpose in education and civic leadership -- February formal. The third annual Fairmount Formal, hosted by the Student Activities Council, featured dance music, a photo booth and dancing sharks. -- Tatreez Night fosters appreciation of Palestinian tradition -- Men’s basketball runs away with win vs UTSA
Photograph(s): Spring sports cover illustration. p. 1 -- Photo of Caden Favors. p. 2 -- Number 13, Madyson Espinosa dances on the field after former teammate Sydney McKinney hits her grand slam on April 4, 2023. Espinosa is known for her team spirit and high energy. p. 2 -- Wichita State softball players stand in a line during the national anthem on Oct. 7. p. 3 -- Aaron Mariconda and Sean Fontes compete against each other in a game of “Super Smash Bros.” p. 3 -- Senior outfielder Addison Barnard practices her batting in the batting cage at Wilkins Stadium. Barnard and her younger sister, Avery Barnard, both play for the Wichita State softball team. p. 3 -- Illustration of sports referee. p. 4 -- Sophomore Alejandro Jacome and freshman Vanja Hodzic get together during their doubles match against Omaha on Jan. 26. Hodzic and Jacome won the match, six games to one. p. 4 -- Logan Langel throws his first disc on hole number 12. p. 4 -- Evan Kruse attempts to send the ball past Zach Oakley during the recreational men’s volleyball teams’ practice on Jan. 30. The team gathered at 10 p.m. in the Heskett Center to begin practice. p. 5 -- Neha Chintapalli, a WSU alum, lifts 11 pounds for a F45 workout routine on Feb. 7 in the Heskett Center. Chintapalli has been coming to F45 for a year. p. 5 -- Wichita State students practice a technique in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at practice on Feb. 6. p. 5 -- The Shocker volleyball team gathers one more time after their victory over Drake University on Dec. 6. This win sent the Shockers to the Fab Four of the NIVT. Memphis on Nov. 26. p. 6 -- Photo of sports content creation. p. 6 -- Misha Kvantaliani on Feb. 6, 2023. p. 6 -- Quincy Ballard sets up for a free throw shot on Nov. 9. p. 6 -- Gonzalo Campos, economics and international business major, uses an ergometer machine at rowing practice in the Heskett Center Gymnasium. The Wichita State rowing team practices on ergometer machines on Tuesdays and Thursdays and does Strength and Conditioning for the rest of the week in preparation for their spring season. p. 7 -- Jason and Josh Parrish. p. 7 -- Taylor Swift at Chiefs game illustration. p. 8 -- Portrait of Piper Pinnetti, reporter. p. 8 -- Illustration of NFL scripting theory. p. 8 --- Portrait of Owen Prothro, reporter. p. 8 -- Documentary producers Travis Heying and Jaime Green; Eric Meyer, son of Joan and owner of the Marion County Record; and Emily Bradbury, executive director of the Kansas Press Association, answer questions on a panel about the “Unwarranted” documentary. The documentary, focusing on Joan Meyer and the Marion County Record raid, was shown at Wichita State on Feb. 1. p. 9 -- Michael Roehrman, editor in chief of the Wichita Eagle, gives a brief description of the Marion County Record raid following the introduction of those involved with the creation of the documentary “Unwarranted.” p. 9 -- Acting President Sophie Martins and Speaker of the Senate Kylee Hower give the first read of Retention of the Rhatigan Student Center Bond during the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Feb. 7. p. 9 -- Dean of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Andrew Hippisley leads the panel discussion for Fairmount College Hall of Fame inductees Lee Pelton, Mona Nemer and Gary Bender on Feb. 6 in Wiedemann Hall. The audience was encouraged to question the three. p. 10 -- Mona Nemer gives speech at Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame induction on Feb. 6 in Wiedemann Hall. p. 10 -- Gary Bender gives speech at Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame induction on Feb. 6 in Wiedemann Hall. p. 10 -- Lee Pelton gives speech at Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame induction on Feb. 6 in Wiedemann Hall. p. 10 -- 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. p. 11 -- 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. p. 11 -- Nawroj Rahman, Toyeba Khan, and Sandhya Poudel pose for photos with a friend during the Fair-mount Formal on Feb. 2. The annual Fairmount Formal was held in Beggs Ballroom and had music, a dance floor, refreshments, and a photo booth for students to enjoy. p. 11 -- Two students in shark costumes adorned with hats and ties dance at the Fairmount Formal on Feb. 2. p. 11 -- 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. p. 11 -- Quincy Ballard jumps for the starting tip off of the Feb. 7 match. Wichita State defeated UTSA, 84-64. p. 12 -- Colby Rogers dunks the ball during the Feb. 7 game against UTSA, his first dunk of the season. p. 12 -- Bijan Cortes prepares to pass the ball to a teammate during the second half Wednesday night. p. 12 -- Harlond Beverly dunks the ball against UTSA on Feb. 7. p. 12 -- The Shockers cheer from the sideline following a 3-pointer by freshman Joy Ighovodja. p. 12 -- Dalen Ridgnal dances following the Wichita State win over UTSA, 84-64. p. 12 -- The Shockers stand together as they watch teammate Colby Rodgers shoot two shots at the free throw line. p. 12
Photograph(s): Spring sports cover illustration. p. 1 -- Photo of Caden Favors. p. 2 -- Number 13, Madyson Espinosa dances on the field after former teammate Sydney McKinney hits her grand slam on April 4, 2023. Espinosa is known for her team spirit and high energy. p. 2 -- Wichita State softball players stand in a line during the national anthem on Oct. 7. p. 3 -- Aaron Mariconda and Sean Fontes compete against each other in a game of “Super Smash Bros.” p. 3 -- Senior outfielder Addison Barnard practices her batting in the batting cage at Wilkins Stadium. Barnard and her younger sister, Avery Barnard, both play for the Wichita State softball team. p. 3 -- Illustration of sports referee. p. 4 -- Sophomore Alejandro Jacome and freshman Vanja Hodzic get together during their doubles match against Omaha on Jan. 26. Hodzic and Jacome won the match, six games to one. p. 4 -- Logan Langel throws his first disc on hole number 12. p. 4 -- Evan Kruse attempts to send the ball past Zach Oakley during the recreational men’s volleyball teams’ practice on Jan. 30. The team gathered at 10 p.m. in the Heskett Center to begin practice. p. 5 -- Neha Chintapalli, a WSU alum, lifts 11 pounds for a F45 workout routine on Feb. 7 in the Heskett Center. Chintapalli has been coming to F45 for a year. p. 5 -- Wichita State students practice a technique in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at practice on Feb. 6. p. 5 -- The Shocker volleyball team gathers one more time after their victory over Drake University on Dec. 6. This win sent the Shockers to the Fab Four of the NIVT. Memphis on Nov. 26. p. 6 -- Photo of sports content creation. p. 6 -- Misha Kvantaliani on Feb. 6, 2023. p. 6 -- Quincy Ballard sets up for a free throw shot on Nov. 9. p. 6 -- Gonzalo Campos, economics and international business major, uses an ergometer machine at rowing practice in the Heskett Center Gymnasium. The Wichita State rowing team practices on ergometer machines on Tuesdays and Thursdays and does Strength and Conditioning for the rest of the week in preparation for their spring season. p. 7 -- Jason and Josh Parrish. p. 7 -- Taylor Swift at Chiefs game illustration. p. 8 -- Portrait of Piper Pinnetti, reporter. p. 8 -- Illustration of NFL scripting theory. p. 8 --- Portrait of Owen Prothro, reporter. p. 8 -- Documentary producers Travis Heying and Jaime Green; Eric Meyer, son of Joan and owner of the Marion County Record; and Emily Bradbury, executive director of the Kansas Press Association, answer questions on a panel about the “Unwarranted” documentary. The documentary, focusing on Joan Meyer and the Marion County Record raid, was shown at Wichita State on Feb. 1. p. 9 -- Michael Roehrman, editor in chief of the Wichita Eagle, gives a brief description of the Marion County Record raid following the introduction of those involved with the creation of the documentary “Unwarranted.” p. 9 -- Acting President Sophie Martins and Speaker of the Senate Kylee Hower give the first read of Retention of the Rhatigan Student Center Bond during the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Feb. 7. p. 9 -- Dean of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Andrew Hippisley leads the panel discussion for Fairmount College Hall of Fame inductees Lee Pelton, Mona Nemer and Gary Bender on Feb. 6 in Wiedemann Hall. The audience was encouraged to question the three. p. 10 -- Mona Nemer gives speech at Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame induction on Feb. 6 in Wiedemann Hall. p. 10 -- Gary Bender gives speech at Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame induction on Feb. 6 in Wiedemann Hall. p. 10 -- Lee Pelton gives speech at Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame induction on Feb. 6 in Wiedemann Hall. p. 10 -- 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. p. 11 -- 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. p. 11 -- Nawroj Rahman, Toyeba Khan, and Sandhya Poudel pose for photos with a friend during the Fair-mount Formal on Feb. 2. The annual Fairmount Formal was held in Beggs Ballroom and had music, a dance floor, refreshments, and a photo booth for students to enjoy. p. 11 -- Two students in shark costumes adorned with hats and ties dance at the Fairmount Formal on Feb. 2. p. 11 -- 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. p. 11 -- Quincy Ballard jumps for the starting tip off of the Feb. 7 match. Wichita State defeated UTSA, 84-64. p. 12 -- Colby Rogers dunks the ball during the Feb. 7 game against UTSA, his first dunk of the season. p. 12 -- Bijan Cortes prepares to pass the ball to a teammate during the second half Wednesday night. p. 12 -- Harlond Beverly dunks the ball against UTSA on Feb. 7. p. 12 -- The Shockers cheer from the sideline following a 3-pointer by freshman Joy Ighovodja. p. 12 -- Dalen Ridgnal dances following the Wichita State win over UTSA, 84-64. p. 12 -- The Shockers stand together as they watch teammate Colby Rodgers shoot two shots at the free throw line. p. 12
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Wichita State University
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The Sunflower
v.128. no.19
v.128. no.19