The Sunflower, v.129, no.21 (March 6, 2025)
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2025-03-06
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College newspapers and periodicals , Student publications , Wichita State University -- History , Wichita (Kan.) -- Newspapers , Diversity , Diversity, equity and inclusion , Transgender , Disability , Accessibility and Disability Pride Task Force , DeFrain, Darren , Spectrum , LGBTQ , Indigenous , International students , Aviation , Moran, Jerry , Trump, Donald , Majorettes , Fraternities , Softball , Project 2025
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The Sunflower: Official student newspaper, v.129, no. 21, Wichita, Kansas, March 6, 2025. - 12 pages
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Article(s): Walk in their shoes: Amid attacks on diversity, we must recognize it is what makes us unique. Staff editorial. -- Anti-diversity, equity and inclusion legislation -- 'Not really clear what is going to happen': What we know so far about federal policies surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion — and how Wichita State is handling them -- 'Their livelihood': Task force works to build disability protections into WSU -- (Y)our stories -- LGBTQ+ definitions -- Living authentically and navigating gender identity in the current United States -- There's a lot more trans people in Kansas than you think -- Resilience through strength and authenticity -- I am transgender and I refuse to stay quiet -- My journey to find my trans identity -- Blind communication student defined by more than disability -- Mobile app brings graphic novels to visually impaired -- Barracks to bass drops: WSU DJ combines Indigenous culture with EDM -- LGBTQ+ organization highlights goals amidst current political climate -- From COVID-19 to working restrictions, international doctoral student navigates higher education at WSU -- WSU campus visit by Sen. Jerry Moran draws anti-Trump protesters -- WSU majorette dancers want to bring a new legacy to campus -- The reality of being undocumented in higher education -- Rap music is much more than mindless violence and drug pushing -- ADHD is real despite misconceptions -- Ethnicities and culture define us more than the color of our skin -- The Conservative promise is an American nightmare -- DEI cuts might mean saying goodbye to Greek Life -- Basketball loses on senior day, but holds on to first round AAC bye -- Men's basketball loses second close game at North Texas -- Softball transfer makes small but mighty impact at WSU -- Batter up. Softball struggles at home Shocker Invitational, finishes 1-4
Photograph(s): Diversity Edition cover illustration. p. 1 -- Illustration of hightop shoe with buttons on it, including a button with The Sunflower logo and buttons reflecting different marginalized identities or beliefs. p. 2 -- Graphic of United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights documents. p. 3 -- Screenshots of transphobic social media posts by Donald Trump, Elon Musk and J. D. Vance. p. 5 -- Hashim Syed, a junior at Wichita State, uses his cane to navigate the Ablah Library. Syed is a first-gen student with Pakistani immigrant parents. p. 6 -- Portrait of English professor Darren DeFrain. p. 6 -- Portrait of William Leclair. p. 7 -- Moe Hatfield talks about why they joined Spectrum. Hatfield also discussed the organizations change from a safe space to a brave space. p. 7 -- Portrait of Kiora Joseph. p. 7 -- Grace Outwater and Mark Barlow holds signs during the March 3 protest. Outwater and Barlow are Wichita community members that attended the Monday afternoon protest. p. 8 -- Jane Byrnes encourages other protestors to come to future events. Byrnes is an adjunct professor at Wichita State. p. 8 -- Protestors yell at individuals attending to Sen. Jerry Moran event. Sen. Moran gave a speech at the Wichita State Innovation Campus on March 3. p. 8 -- WSU majorette dancers perform a choreographed dance during the women's basketball game on March 4. The team attends various basketball games at Charles Koch arena. p. 8 -- Portrait of Jennifer Diaz-Reyes. p. 9 -- Illustration for "Rap music is much more than mindless violence and drug pushing." p. 9 -- Portrait of Maleah Evans, arts & culture editor. p. 9 -- Portrait of Piper Pinnetti, opinion editor. p. 9 -- Portrait of Jacob Unruh, sports editor. p. 10 -- Project 2025 illustration. p. 10 -- Portrait of Mya Scott, assistant editor. p. 10 -- Portrait of Owen Prothro, assistant sports editor. p. 10 -- Illustration of DEI cuts. p. 10 -- Junior forward Jayla Murray receives the ball on March 4. Murray scored 10 points during Tuesday's game, a loss to Tulsa. p. 11 -- Taylor Jameson is joined by her family on the Shocker home court after the March 4 game to receive her farewell gift. Jameson is a Wichita native. p. 11 -- Ella Anciaux is joined by her mom and dad as she accepts her farewell gifts on the court following her senior day game. Anciaux is from Wichita. p. 11 -- Jodie Epperson tries to beat out a throw a first base on Feb. 28. Epperson was called out after the play against the University of Missouri. p. 11 -- Junior Jodie Epperson waits for a pitch on Feb. 28. Epperson had three at bats against the University of Missouri. p. 12 -- Junior Jodie Epperson receives a ball before Wichita State's game against Oklahoma State University. Epperson didn't hit a home run in her two seasons at the University of North Texas, but smacked one in her first game as a Shocker. p. 12 -- Freshman Catelyn Beckerley is honored by head coach Kristi Bredbenner for hitting her first home run at Wichita State. p. 12 -- Freshman Ava Sliger high-fives senior Caroline Tallent after a play against the University of Missouri. Sliger had 52 total pitches in the 10-1 loss. p. 12 -- Junior shortstop Sami Hood drifts onto the infield grass to catch a ball. In her freshman year, Hood was named American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year. p. 12 -- Wichita State's softball team huddles before its game against the University of Missouri. The Shockers lost 10-1 on Feb. 28. p. 12 -- Freshman pitcher Ryley Nihart signals two outs. Nihart pitched 4.1 innings on March 2. p. 12
Photograph(s): Diversity Edition cover illustration. p. 1 -- Illustration of hightop shoe with buttons on it, including a button with The Sunflower logo and buttons reflecting different marginalized identities or beliefs. p. 2 -- Graphic of United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights documents. p. 3 -- Screenshots of transphobic social media posts by Donald Trump, Elon Musk and J. D. Vance. p. 5 -- Hashim Syed, a junior at Wichita State, uses his cane to navigate the Ablah Library. Syed is a first-gen student with Pakistani immigrant parents. p. 6 -- Portrait of English professor Darren DeFrain. p. 6 -- Portrait of William Leclair. p. 7 -- Moe Hatfield talks about why they joined Spectrum. Hatfield also discussed the organizations change from a safe space to a brave space. p. 7 -- Portrait of Kiora Joseph. p. 7 -- Grace Outwater and Mark Barlow holds signs during the March 3 protest. Outwater and Barlow are Wichita community members that attended the Monday afternoon protest. p. 8 -- Jane Byrnes encourages other protestors to come to future events. Byrnes is an adjunct professor at Wichita State. p. 8 -- Protestors yell at individuals attending to Sen. Jerry Moran event. Sen. Moran gave a speech at the Wichita State Innovation Campus on March 3. p. 8 -- WSU majorette dancers perform a choreographed dance during the women's basketball game on March 4. The team attends various basketball games at Charles Koch arena. p. 8 -- Portrait of Jennifer Diaz-Reyes. p. 9 -- Illustration for "Rap music is much more than mindless violence and drug pushing." p. 9 -- Portrait of Maleah Evans, arts & culture editor. p. 9 -- Portrait of Piper Pinnetti, opinion editor. p. 9 -- Portrait of Jacob Unruh, sports editor. p. 10 -- Project 2025 illustration. p. 10 -- Portrait of Mya Scott, assistant editor. p. 10 -- Portrait of Owen Prothro, assistant sports editor. p. 10 -- Illustration of DEI cuts. p. 10 -- Junior forward Jayla Murray receives the ball on March 4. Murray scored 10 points during Tuesday's game, a loss to Tulsa. p. 11 -- Taylor Jameson is joined by her family on the Shocker home court after the March 4 game to receive her farewell gift. Jameson is a Wichita native. p. 11 -- Ella Anciaux is joined by her mom and dad as she accepts her farewell gifts on the court following her senior day game. Anciaux is from Wichita. p. 11 -- Jodie Epperson tries to beat out a throw a first base on Feb. 28. Epperson was called out after the play against the University of Missouri. p. 11 -- Junior Jodie Epperson waits for a pitch on Feb. 28. Epperson had three at bats against the University of Missouri. p. 12 -- Junior Jodie Epperson receives a ball before Wichita State's game against Oklahoma State University. Epperson didn't hit a home run in her two seasons at the University of North Texas, but smacked one in her first game as a Shocker. p. 12 -- Freshman Catelyn Beckerley is honored by head coach Kristi Bredbenner for hitting her first home run at Wichita State. p. 12 -- Freshman Ava Sliger high-fives senior Caroline Tallent after a play against the University of Missouri. Sliger had 52 total pitches in the 10-1 loss. p. 12 -- Junior shortstop Sami Hood drifts onto the infield grass to catch a ball. In her freshman year, Hood was named American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year. p. 12 -- Wichita State's softball team huddles before its game against the University of Missouri. The Shockers lost 10-1 on Feb. 28. p. 12 -- Freshman pitcher Ryley Nihart signals two outs. Nihart pitched 4.1 innings on March 2. p. 12
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Wichita State University
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The Sunflower
v.129, no.21
v.129, no.21