The Sunflower, v.128, no.22 (February 29, 2024)
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2024-02-29
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Newspaper
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College newspapers and periodicals , Student publications , Wichita State University -- History , Wichita (Kan.) -- Newspapers , Peterson, Jordan , Century II , Palestine , Ballout, Kendah , Students for Justice in Palestine , Student Government Association , Jibril, Abdelkarim , Haidar, Banine , Arab Student Association , Kreinath, Jens , Wentling, Sean , Billingham, Chase , Shared governance , Forensic Science Society , Men's basketball , Women's basketball , American Athletic Conference , Table tennis , Office of Diversity and Inclusion , Black History Month , Lunar New Year , Vietnamese Student Association
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The Sunflower: Official student newspaper, v.128, no. 22, Wichita, Kansas, February 29, 2024. - 8 pages
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Article(s): 'I hate that man:' Students, community members protest Jordan Peterson tour at Century II, call for Gaza ceasefire -- Student-made podcast aims to offer ‘fresh perspective’ on mental health -- Forty-five people gather to call for Gaza ceasefire resolution from Student Government -- Podcast from page 1 -- Real estate student works with OneRise campus to alleviate local mental health, substance and homelessness concerns -- Various items from funding difficulties to RSC renovations discussed at SGA -- Gaze ceasefire from page 1 -- Faculty member raises concerns about shared governance at WSU -- Forensic Science Society dispels myths about field, discusses club -- Women’s basketball drops game in overtime vs SMU -- No blown lead this time; Wichita State men’s basketball holds on for win vs UAB -- Three Shockers win AAC track and field titles; WSU finishes fifth -- Table tennis strives for national competitive success -- Freshman Tyler Dobbs wins first game on the mound against Oral Roberts -- Softball goes 4-1 in Razorback Invitational, beats another ranked opponent -- Shocker Sports Roundup: What you missed in sports this weekend -- For the love of God, ‘Barbie’ did not get snubbed -- 23andMe: Learn about genetic history at the risk of your privacy -- ‘Drive-Away Dolls’ is a sapphic fever dream -- Nine Black educators recognized by Art That Touches Your Heart Foundation, ODI -- Makers Market highlights Black-owned businesses -- ‘Jekyll & Hyde’ at Roxy’s is a wonderfully personality-splitting, hair-raising show -- Year of the Dragon: To celebrate Lunar New Year, the Vietnamese Student Association held their annual Tet Show in the CAC Theater last Saturday.
Photograph(s): Damian Montañéz, Alec Dulaney, Timber Keller and Greg Chewning pose for a photo during a recording session for their mental health podcast on Sunday, Feb. 25. The four are all clinical mental health counseling students at Wichita State. p. 1 -- Protest attendees hold a banner with figures representing the number of murdered Palestinians. More than a dozen students and community members gathered outside of Century II on Monday evening to call for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Palestinians. p. 1 -- A protester displays a sign with a quote by Palestinian author and politician Ghassan Kanafan. p. 1 -- WSU students and community members march outside of Century II. Protesters recited chants like “1-2-3-4, occupation no more, 5-6-7-8, Israel is a terror state.” p. 1 -- WSU students Kendah Ballout (right) and Sean Wentling (center) recite chants during the ceasefire protest at Century II Convention Center on Monday, Feb. 26. p. 1 -- Student Government Association International Sen. Aaron Haynes listens during the Student Senate meeting Wednesday night as several senators present bills for their first reads. p. 2 -- Olivia Ramos and another WSU student hold up a banner at the Student Senate meeting on Feb. 28. Dozens of community members, students and WSU faculty and staff assembled at the meeting on Wednesday night to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. p. 2 -- Chase Billingham, an at-large senator, speaks to the Faculty Senate on Nov. 14. Billingham spoke at the Feb. 26 meeting about shared governance. p. 3 -- Forensic Science Society logo. p. 3 -- Trailed by her teammates, freshman Salese Blow slams her hands on the table after making a 3-point buzzer shot to send the Shockers into overtime against SMU. p. 4 -- Dalen Ridgnal dances following the Wichita State win over UTSA, 84-64 on Feb. 7. p. 4 -- Chris Prout plays a competitive match of table tennis on Sept. 12. Prout is a second year player for the Wichita State team. p. 5 -- Wichita State table tennis team practices at the Sunset Banquet Hall. p. 5 -- During a timeout, Wichita State players and coaches huddle together on April 23, 2023. In the team’s spring 2024 season, they competed in Fayetteville, Arkansas, against several teams. p. 5 -- Barbie Oscars illustration. p. 6 -- Portrait of Trinity Ramm, managing editor. p. 6 -- Portrait of Cheyanne Tull, reporter. p. 6 -- Portrait of Monique Bever, reporter. p. 6 -- George Rogers speaks with a guest during the Black Educators Hall of Fame event at the RSC on Feb. 24. Nine educators were inducted to the hall of fame during the ceremony. p. 7 -- Malaika Bell and Kimberly Davis table for Karar Academy during the Black Educators Hall of Fame event. Kimberly Davis has owned the dance studio for a decade. p. 7 -- Oletha Faust-Goudeau presents an induction certificate to Janice Thacker. p. 7 -- Angela Linder speaks to customers at the Black Wall Street Maker’s Market on Feb. 21. The Maker’s Market was intended to showcase Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. p. 7 -- Portrait of Maleah Evans, reporter. p. 7 -- Illustration of Jekyll and Hyde. p. 7 -- Members of the Vietnamese Student Association dance group end their dance by showcasing fans at the annual VSA Tet Show. The show was hosted at the CAC Theater on Feb. 24. p. 8 -- The Asian Student Conference dance group at Wichita State perform at the CAC Theater during the VSA Tet Show. p. 8 -- Vietnamese Student Association dance group performs a love-themed dance during the VSA Tet Show. The event was hosted to celebrate the Year of the Dragon on Feb. 24. p. 8 -- Thao Tran performs with fans during the Vietnamese Student Association Tet Show. p. 8 -- Thao-Nhu Truong, the president of VSA, addresses the audience during the annual VSA Tet Show. p. 8 -- Dragon puppet dancers from the groups All Saints Lion and Dragon Dance Team wish the audience a happy Lunar New Year for the Year of the Dragon at the annual VSA Tet Show. p. 8 -- All Saints Lion and Dragon Dance Team’s Big Head Buddha and lion dance mascots perform as an opening act during the Vietnamese Student Association Tet Show. p. 8 -- Doan Dinh, Sandra Le and Kaylyn Truong pose in front of the photobooth at the Tet Show hosted by the Vietnamese Student Association at Wichita State. The three are all part of the VSA. p. 8 -- VSA Tet Show attendees eat during the Buldak competition at the show. p. 8
Photograph(s): Damian Montañéz, Alec Dulaney, Timber Keller and Greg Chewning pose for a photo during a recording session for their mental health podcast on Sunday, Feb. 25. The four are all clinical mental health counseling students at Wichita State. p. 1 -- Protest attendees hold a banner with figures representing the number of murdered Palestinians. More than a dozen students and community members gathered outside of Century II on Monday evening to call for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Palestinians. p. 1 -- A protester displays a sign with a quote by Palestinian author and politician Ghassan Kanafan. p. 1 -- WSU students and community members march outside of Century II. Protesters recited chants like “1-2-3-4, occupation no more, 5-6-7-8, Israel is a terror state.” p. 1 -- WSU students Kendah Ballout (right) and Sean Wentling (center) recite chants during the ceasefire protest at Century II Convention Center on Monday, Feb. 26. p. 1 -- Student Government Association International Sen. Aaron Haynes listens during the Student Senate meeting Wednesday night as several senators present bills for their first reads. p. 2 -- Olivia Ramos and another WSU student hold up a banner at the Student Senate meeting on Feb. 28. Dozens of community members, students and WSU faculty and staff assembled at the meeting on Wednesday night to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. p. 2 -- Chase Billingham, an at-large senator, speaks to the Faculty Senate on Nov. 14. Billingham spoke at the Feb. 26 meeting about shared governance. p. 3 -- Forensic Science Society logo. p. 3 -- Trailed by her teammates, freshman Salese Blow slams her hands on the table after making a 3-point buzzer shot to send the Shockers into overtime against SMU. p. 4 -- Dalen Ridgnal dances following the Wichita State win over UTSA, 84-64 on Feb. 7. p. 4 -- Chris Prout plays a competitive match of table tennis on Sept. 12. Prout is a second year player for the Wichita State team. p. 5 -- Wichita State table tennis team practices at the Sunset Banquet Hall. p. 5 -- During a timeout, Wichita State players and coaches huddle together on April 23, 2023. In the team’s spring 2024 season, they competed in Fayetteville, Arkansas, against several teams. p. 5 -- Barbie Oscars illustration. p. 6 -- Portrait of Trinity Ramm, managing editor. p. 6 -- Portrait of Cheyanne Tull, reporter. p. 6 -- Portrait of Monique Bever, reporter. p. 6 -- George Rogers speaks with a guest during the Black Educators Hall of Fame event at the RSC on Feb. 24. Nine educators were inducted to the hall of fame during the ceremony. p. 7 -- Malaika Bell and Kimberly Davis table for Karar Academy during the Black Educators Hall of Fame event. Kimberly Davis has owned the dance studio for a decade. p. 7 -- Oletha Faust-Goudeau presents an induction certificate to Janice Thacker. p. 7 -- Angela Linder speaks to customers at the Black Wall Street Maker’s Market on Feb. 21. The Maker’s Market was intended to showcase Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. p. 7 -- Portrait of Maleah Evans, reporter. p. 7 -- Illustration of Jekyll and Hyde. p. 7 -- Members of the Vietnamese Student Association dance group end their dance by showcasing fans at the annual VSA Tet Show. The show was hosted at the CAC Theater on Feb. 24. p. 8 -- The Asian Student Conference dance group at Wichita State perform at the CAC Theater during the VSA Tet Show. p. 8 -- Vietnamese Student Association dance group performs a love-themed dance during the VSA Tet Show. The event was hosted to celebrate the Year of the Dragon on Feb. 24. p. 8 -- Thao Tran performs with fans during the Vietnamese Student Association Tet Show. p. 8 -- Thao-Nhu Truong, the president of VSA, addresses the audience during the annual VSA Tet Show. p. 8 -- Dragon puppet dancers from the groups All Saints Lion and Dragon Dance Team wish the audience a happy Lunar New Year for the Year of the Dragon at the annual VSA Tet Show. p. 8 -- All Saints Lion and Dragon Dance Team’s Big Head Buddha and lion dance mascots perform as an opening act during the Vietnamese Student Association Tet Show. p. 8 -- Doan Dinh, Sandra Le and Kaylyn Truong pose in front of the photobooth at the Tet Show hosted by the Vietnamese Student Association at Wichita State. The three are all part of the VSA. p. 8 -- VSA Tet Show attendees eat during the Buldak competition at the show. p. 8
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Wichita State University
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The Sunflower
v.128. no.22
v.128. no.22