The Sunflower, v.128, no.13 (November 16, 2023)
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2023-11-16
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Newspaper
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College newspapers and periodicals , Student publications , Wichita State University -- History , Wichita (Kan.) -- Newspapers , Student Government Association , Chakra, Carol , Ballout, Kendah , Kreinath, Jens , Jibril, Abdelkarim , Fight Club , Men's basketball , Cheer , Dance , Palestine , Mikrokosmos , Paranormal Cirque , Arab Student Association
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The Sunflower: Official student newspaper, v.128, no. 13, Wichita, Kansas, November 16, 2023. - 8 pages
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Article(s): 'Incredible, but insane': What is the future of student organization funding from Wichita State’s Student Government Association? -- Two killed and one injured in car crash on Wednesday -- Funding from page 1 -- Liberal Arts and Sciences gen ed changes take effect in fall 2024 -- 'Need to be heard': Arab Student Association vigil honors Palestinian lives lost -- ‘We’re faking it’: Fight Club teaches students stage combat -- Men’s basketball cruises to 30-point victory in intercity match up against Friends University -- Volleyball takes two against UTSA -- Diving into game day with Wichita State’s Spirit Squad -- What can you actually do for Palestine? Here’s an idea -- Don’t shame people for not boycotting for Palestine -- ‘The Sims 4’ continues to disappoint despite constant updates -- CINE-GENIC brings nostalgic movie experience back with video rentals -- Editors of literary journal Mikrokosmos plan to face challenges head-on -- Maker Market highlights small businesses in Wichita -- 'Uniquely theatrical': Roxy’s downtown hosts end-of-year drag brunch -- Bring on the show. Despite several local church groups attempting to shut it down for “promoting satanic rituals,” the Paranormal Cirque let the show go on in the Towne East parking lot over the weekend.
Photograph(s): Student organization funding requests from 2021-2023 infographic. p. 1 -- The Student Senate listens to student organizations present during public forum on Aug. 30. p. 2 -- Suha Jibril, a math lecturer, and Jens Kreinath, an associate professor of anthropology, read the names and ages of some of the first Palestinians to die on or after Oct. 7. The pair read more than 220 names during the Arab Student Association’s vigil for lost Palestinian lives on Nov. 9. The organization also hung sheets of paper that included the names and ages of every Palestinian that died from Oct. 7 until Oct. 26. p. 3 -- Kendah Ballout expresses her frustration about companies providing funding to Israel, like Boeing, and their prominence on campus. She encouraged vigil attendees, especially aerospace students, to strategically boycott brands that provide funding to Israel. p. 3 -- Morgan Holcomb and Zac Richardson, both theatre performance majors, practice stage kicks. The two participated in a newly formed Fight Club at Wichita State. p. 3 -- Isaac Abidde prepares to shoot as Friends University goes up to block him. Abidde scored 12 points during the game. p. 4 -- Emerson Wilford and Morgan Stout block a shot from UTSA. Volleyball faced off against UTSA in a two game series. p. 4 -- The Wichita State cheer team celebrates the volleyball team’s success at the Oct. 20 match. The cheer team performed on the court between sets. p. 4 -- Wichita State dancers do turns and kicks during their Shocker Madness routine in Charles Koch Arena. p. 4 -- How you can help: boycott illustration. p. 5 -- Portrait of Sascha Harvey, opinion editor. p. 5 -- Don't shame people for not boycotting for Palestine illustration. p. 5 -- Portrait of Jacinda Hall, opinion editor. p. 5 -- Portrait of Makenzie Miller, reporter and illustrator. p. 5 -- In a world of streaming services, CINE-GENIC was opened with the intentions of bringing back the nostalgic feel of renting a film and watching it at home. p. 6 -- CINE-GENIC is located at the back of Vortex Souvenir. For $12 a month, CINE-GENIC members can rent two movies a day from the store. p. 6 -- Silvia Cotacachi sells indigenous art at the Student Activities Council’s Maker Market. The Maker Market featured local artists and their handmade creations on the first floor of the RSC. p. 6 -- Shirley sings a romantic ballad to audience volunteer Chaston Simmons. The drag brunch took place on Nov. 12 at Roxy’s Downtown, featuring a variety of performances paired with a meal and mimosas. p. 7 -- Dee Lightful Masters performs to Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” at Roxy’s Downtown Drag Brunch on Nov. 12. p. 7 -- Divinity Masters closes the brunch by performing to “Sparkling Diamond.” p. 7 -- Special guest Unholy Lotus Carmicheal dances through the audience collecting tips to “Blue (Da Ba Dee).” Performers at Roxy’s Downtown displayed a variety of songs, costumes and personalities. p. 7 -- A performer walks on a wheel while chained down to the stage at the Paranormal Cirque show on Nov. 12. p. 8 -- An aerialist prepares to hang by her hair while engaging with the crowd. The Paranormal Cirque took place at Towne East Mall on Nov. 12. p. 8 -- A hooded performer casts a fireball over a well during a performance of the Paranormal Cirque on Nov. 12. p. 8 -- A trapeze artist, dressed as Samara from “The Ring,” hangs from a ring above the stage while doing acrobatic tricks. p. 8 -- A contortionist twists his upper body around while on the stage at the Paranormal Cirque at Towne East Mall on Nov. 12. p. 8 -- A female performer balances her entire body with one hand on a raised post. p. 8 -- A wide shot of the Paranormal Cirque at Towne East Mall on Nov. 12. The Cirque was held over Nov. 9-12 in the parking lot of the mall. p. 8 -- While trapped in a cage, a contortionist screams out during an onstage performance at the Paranormal Cirque on Nov. 12. p. 8
Photograph(s): Student organization funding requests from 2021-2023 infographic. p. 1 -- The Student Senate listens to student organizations present during public forum on Aug. 30. p. 2 -- Suha Jibril, a math lecturer, and Jens Kreinath, an associate professor of anthropology, read the names and ages of some of the first Palestinians to die on or after Oct. 7. The pair read more than 220 names during the Arab Student Association’s vigil for lost Palestinian lives on Nov. 9. The organization also hung sheets of paper that included the names and ages of every Palestinian that died from Oct. 7 until Oct. 26. p. 3 -- Kendah Ballout expresses her frustration about companies providing funding to Israel, like Boeing, and their prominence on campus. She encouraged vigil attendees, especially aerospace students, to strategically boycott brands that provide funding to Israel. p. 3 -- Morgan Holcomb and Zac Richardson, both theatre performance majors, practice stage kicks. The two participated in a newly formed Fight Club at Wichita State. p. 3 -- Isaac Abidde prepares to shoot as Friends University goes up to block him. Abidde scored 12 points during the game. p. 4 -- Emerson Wilford and Morgan Stout block a shot from UTSA. Volleyball faced off against UTSA in a two game series. p. 4 -- The Wichita State cheer team celebrates the volleyball team’s success at the Oct. 20 match. The cheer team performed on the court between sets. p. 4 -- Wichita State dancers do turns and kicks during their Shocker Madness routine in Charles Koch Arena. p. 4 -- How you can help: boycott illustration. p. 5 -- Portrait of Sascha Harvey, opinion editor. p. 5 -- Don't shame people for not boycotting for Palestine illustration. p. 5 -- Portrait of Jacinda Hall, opinion editor. p. 5 -- Portrait of Makenzie Miller, reporter and illustrator. p. 5 -- In a world of streaming services, CINE-GENIC was opened with the intentions of bringing back the nostalgic feel of renting a film and watching it at home. p. 6 -- CINE-GENIC is located at the back of Vortex Souvenir. For $12 a month, CINE-GENIC members can rent two movies a day from the store. p. 6 -- Silvia Cotacachi sells indigenous art at the Student Activities Council’s Maker Market. The Maker Market featured local artists and their handmade creations on the first floor of the RSC. p. 6 -- Shirley sings a romantic ballad to audience volunteer Chaston Simmons. The drag brunch took place on Nov. 12 at Roxy’s Downtown, featuring a variety of performances paired with a meal and mimosas. p. 7 -- Dee Lightful Masters performs to Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” at Roxy’s Downtown Drag Brunch on Nov. 12. p. 7 -- Divinity Masters closes the brunch by performing to “Sparkling Diamond.” p. 7 -- Special guest Unholy Lotus Carmicheal dances through the audience collecting tips to “Blue (Da Ba Dee).” Performers at Roxy’s Downtown displayed a variety of songs, costumes and personalities. p. 7 -- A performer walks on a wheel while chained down to the stage at the Paranormal Cirque show on Nov. 12. p. 8 -- An aerialist prepares to hang by her hair while engaging with the crowd. The Paranormal Cirque took place at Towne East Mall on Nov. 12. p. 8 -- A hooded performer casts a fireball over a well during a performance of the Paranormal Cirque on Nov. 12. p. 8 -- A trapeze artist, dressed as Samara from “The Ring,” hangs from a ring above the stage while doing acrobatic tricks. p. 8 -- A contortionist twists his upper body around while on the stage at the Paranormal Cirque at Towne East Mall on Nov. 12. p. 8 -- A female performer balances her entire body with one hand on a raised post. p. 8 -- A wide shot of the Paranormal Cirque at Towne East Mall on Nov. 12. The Cirque was held over Nov. 9-12 in the parking lot of the mall. p. 8 -- While trapped in a cage, a contortionist screams out during an onstage performance at the Paranormal Cirque on Nov. 12. p. 8
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Wichita State University
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The Sunflower
v.128. no.13
v.128. no.13