The Sunflower, v.129, no.17 (January 30, 2025)

Abstract

Article(s): 'It hurts my heart': University employee considers legal action after falling in unmarked hole -- Student body president race opens, SGA elections will be in April -- A year in review with Wichita Mayor Lily Wu -- Knights ride in: New fraternity joins Wichita State's Greek life -- Employee from page 1 -- New business center director brings broad experience -- Men's tennis wins regular season home debuts -- Slug fest: Men's basketball downed by late UNT push -- Women's basketball loses two close games against UAB, East Carolina -- Shockappella goes to outer space -- Here are some cuter than cupid Galentine's and Valentine's Day events -- 'Looking at art in a ritualistic sense': Ulrich unveils four exhibits in 50-year celebration -- Restricting press access is a step away from transparency. The rule against the media hurts journalists and the public -- The Crown Uptown deserves better than petty ultimatums -- Revolutions in Wichita: More than 180 athletes traveled to Wichita for the 2025 Prevagen U.S. Figure Skating Championships.Photograph(s): The parking spot in front of the hole caused by the water pipe bursting. Neshia Greene fractured her wrist after falling into the hole. p. 1 -- Photo of sinkhole in the ground. p. 1 -- Sinkhole story illustration. p. 1 -- Portrait of Wichita Mayor Lily Wu. p. 1 -- Photo of Omega Delta Phi logo. p. 2 -- Denise Sherman works in her office at Woolsey Hall on Jan. 23. p. 2 -- Junior Kristof Minarik sends the ball to a Drake University opponent during a Jan. 26 tennis match. p. 3 -- Harlond Beverly celebrates after dunking the ball in the first half. Beverly scored two points in the Jan. 29 loss to North Texas. p. 3 -- Both teams fight for the rebound during the second half of Wichita State's game against UAB. The Shockers were defeated by the Blazers in overtime, 76-73. p. 3 -- Singers surround alternate Madelyn Jeantrout. The Shockapellas hosted an open dress rehearsal to prepare for their Nebraska competition. p. 4 -- Jamie Clark (left) and Jemma Rumbaugh (right) hold each other tight while singing "Die With A Smile." The Shockappella performance in Nebraska has a theme of outer space. p. 4 -- On Jan. 28, the Shockappella sing "Mary Magdalene." They will head to Nebraska to compete in International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA). p. 4 -- The Shockappellas sing "Saturn" by SZA. Singers hit their "Pitch Perfect" moment in their final dress rehearsal. p. 4 -- David De Buck reads the accompanying material for the “Devan Shimoyama Rituals” exhibit. Shimoyama focuses primarily in painting but uses a variety of medium and material. p. 4 --Valentine's Day illustrations. p. 4 -- Restricting press access illustration. p. 5 -- Portraits of Piper Pinnetti, opinion editor. p. 5 -- Illustration of The Crown Uptown being removed by construction truck. p. 5 -- Championship women competitor Sherry Zhang twists mid-air during her Short Program performance. Zhang placed fifth with a score of 67.42. p. 6 -- Danny O'Shea lifts skating partner Ellie Kam during the pair's Short Program performance. The duo came in first place with a score of 77.19. p. 6 -- Linzy Fitzpatrick and Keyton Bearinger strikes a dramatic pose during the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships hosted in Wichita last week. The duo placed 12th with a final score of 44.25 in the Championships Pairs competition. p. 6 -- Bradie Tennell leaps during her Championship Women / Short Program performance on Jan. 23. Tennell was awarded second place with a score of 71.23. p. 6 -- Nica Digerness reaches for her skating partner Mark Sadusky during the pair's Championship Pairs / Short Program performance. Digerness and Sadusky placed ninth with a score of 57.02 at the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. p. 6 -- Alysa Liu glides on the ice at the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships to compete for a spot in the 2025 Olympics. Liu placed first in the Championship Women / Short Program with a score of 76.36. p. 6 -- Ellie Kam and Danny O'Shea await their results after competing in the U.S. Figure Skating Championships' pairs event. The pair received a score of 77.19, securing them the first place win. p.