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SUN FLOWER MONDAY, MAY 2, 2016

VOLUME 120, ISSUE 63

‘Shock the Yard’ teams compete in annual step show | PAGE 3

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Joseph Shepard celebrates an emotional win earlier this semester after being elected as Student Body President for the second year in a row.

Shepard losing the flock: SGA senator speaks out against new executive administration ANDREW LINNABARY

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According to At-Large Senator Paige Hungate, Wichita State’s Student Government Association lacks professionalism. “I don’t think many senators and the executive branch understand their roles,” Hungate said. “There are so many times we’re sitting there in SGA (meetings) and people just don’t know what we’re supposed to be doing next.” Not one to shy away from voicing her opinion, Hungate tweeted Wednesday: “Glad my rights as a senator and my rights of free speech as a citizen were silenced this evening.” This and other tweets stemmed from an executive appointment made by Student Body President Joseph Shepard. After Misha Nazir was rejected by the senate for director of Public Relations, Shepard appointed her anyway as interim. A statement at the end of Chief of Staff Kiah Duggins’s weekly report, outlining Sections 2.4 and 2.5 of the SGA legislative journal, stated that the senate has a right to debate the qualifications of a recommended individual, but they do not have the right to nominate a senator for a specific SGA position. “We’re not saying the senate directly nominated someone on the floor, but it was insinuated that they were shooting down the nomination because they wanted

someone else,” Shepard said Friday. Hungate and others immediately responded on social media during the meeting last week. She said many senators were confused about why someone not qualified for the position would be nominated; Huntgate said Nazir doesn’t have the proper programs. “I know Taben and Joseph are close with her,” Hungate said. “I think they saw potential in her, but I can’t really speak as to why they chose her over others.” Hungate said it is frustrating that her and others’ voices are not being properly heard. “On the federal level, the executive has kind of overreached and done things that aren’t really in his realm of duties,” Hungate said. “I think that’s what’s happening in student government, as well.” Shepard said he disagrees SGA is being exclusively ran by the executives. “Taben and I are creating more platforms in order for students to come out and express and empower their voices and opinions,” Shepard said. “On May 5, in regards to budget cuts, we are having a town hall (meeting). This is a small example of what we’re going to be doing throughout the entire year to ensure it’s not Taben and Joseph raising their concerns, but the entire student body.”

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The men’s and women’s tennis teams each claimed first place in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament held in Wichita at the Sheldon Coleman Tennis Complex on Sunday. The women claimed their eighth consecutive title, and the men claimed the 25th title in program history.

Tennis teams take home MVC titles GRANT COHEN

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Media members test out new lounge chairs during a media tour Thursday afternoon for the opening of the Warren 21’s new extension designed for guests ages 21 and above.

Warren 21 brings upscale experience to movie patrons MARISSA CAMPBELL

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As customers walk down the carpeted, luxurious east corridor of the Warren Theatre, they will notice the $20,000 gold dust-filled doors of the Warren 21 Theatre. After entering the renovated wing of the theater, guests ages 21 and older will be able to have an upscale movie experience. Last Friday, the Warren East Theatre, 11611 E. 13th St. N.,

unveiled its latest project of a 21 and older theater. The new wing offers eight theaters with custom designed plush, electronic recliners that can heat the top and bottom of your seat. The chairs themselves offer their own armrests — so no more sharing with your neighbor — and tables, so moviegoers can eat their meal in the theater.

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aving not lost a match since February – Wichita State’s longest winning streak since 1993 – holding a conference winning streak dating back to 2008, and a seven year reign as Missouri Valley Conference Champions, the WSU women’s tennis team had a fair share of motivations on Friday in the MVC Tournament. On their home court, the women defended their title, claiming the eighth consecutive conference title; the men were dual champions, claiming the top spot for the 25th tournament title in program history. Meeting for the championship for the sixth straight time, Wichita State took the upper hand on Drake, Sunday, defeating the Bulldogs 4-3 and claiming their third tournament title under head coach Brad

Louderback. A majority of the Shocker’s points came from their performance in doubles play. Sophomore Miroslav Herzan and freshman Haru Inoue defeated Drake’s Ben Lott and Ben Stride, winning six out of eight matches for the victory. Senior Tin Ostojic and junior Jocelyn Devilliers had a 7-5 victory over Drake’s Bayo Phillips and Ben Wood to claim a 1-0 lead heading into singles. Inoue continued to keep the hot-streak up for the Shockers, getting a singles victory 6-4 and 6-2 against Drake. The victory put Inoue’s overall record 18-6 on the season and 15-3 in dual matches, both team highs. Drake came back to win three straight singles victories, leaving the match up to senior Sergio de Vilchez. The Bulldog’s won the first match 6-0, but de Vilchez responded with a 6-4 victory in the second set to force a third and final set.

Stride jumped out to a 4-1 final set lead, but the momentum was shifted in the Shocker’s direction with three straight victories by de Vilchez to tie the set 4-4. De Vilchez defeating Stride 6-4 in the final set to help Wichita State claim the 2016 MVC Men’s Championship. The Shocker’s women’s team showed their dominance once again, winning their 27th duel of the season and claiming their eighth consecutive MVC tournament championship against Southern Illinois. Having not lost a match since February 22, their 17th straight win of the season was the longest winning streak in WSU history, when that team won 16 straight games. The Shockers also managed to win their 79th straight conference victory, to go along with winning its 23rd straight conference tournament match.

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The importance of studying abroad As an upcoming graduate, one thing I regret not doing is studying COLUMN BY abroad. VICTORIA It was HENDRICKS always “something” — not enough time, not enough money, or being scared or uncertain. I really wish it hadn’t always been “something” for me. Studying abroad is one of the best collegiate and academic experiences a student can have, for many good reasons. Of course, one benefit is that

you get to travel and see new landscapes, structures and ways of life. There is a big, wide world out there, overflowing with new foods, drinks, attractions and personalities waiting for you to experience. It helps to expand your worldview and to brush up on your language skills, which always looks killer on a résumé. You also get to meet business people and make formal connections, which can open amazing doors for school, jobs and other opportunities. Also, you can arrange your academic credits to transfer to a four-year university upon returning home. Along with these aspects,

studying abroad also fosters independence and freedom. What better way to learn how to “adult” by living on your own in a new place, armed with your own skills and knowledge to survive? Talk about an adrenaline rush. Not to mention, taking a semester to study abroad could save you money, as many colleges in Europe are cheap or tuition-free. You also gain a sense of adventure and appreciate the smaller things in life even more, as when you travel abroad, you have to take less with you and learn to live by more meager, humble means, which is never a

bad idea. You get a sense and taste of how the rest of the world lives, and that can be a good attitude-adjuster, providing a sense of gratefulness. You also learn a plethora of new skills, everything from using a facility, to driving on the left side of the street, to maybe even haggling at a local market. One of the final outcomes is learning more about your sense of self — what you like and don’t like, who you are and are not, what you want and don’t want. And what’s better than growing into your own in a whole, brand new world?

Wichita bids farewell to its two finest news anchors

Two Wichita news anchors, working for two different local news COLUMN BY stations, TJ RIGG announced their pending retirements last week. During Eyewitness News at 5 p.m. Wednesday, KWCH-DT anchor Cindy Klose announced she plans to retire at the end of the May ratings period, also known as “sweeps,” on May 25. Klose has worked with KWCH since 1991, and has anchored several shows, including the 5

SGA

FROM PAGE 1 Hungate said it is easy to tell when the cabinet is frustrated or upset with the senators, whether it is through whispering or displaying their emotions. “If we’re supposed to be representing this awesome university, we shouldn’t be making a joke or making light out of what is supposed to be a professional workplace,” Hungate said. Previous SGA academics chair and concerned constituent Dalton Glasscock said the executives have been doing things without the proper procedure. “I think they were really just using rules to advance their aim without the senate,” Glasscock said. “I feel that it’s getting more and more ran by the executives.” Glasscock agreed with Hungate that SGA isn’t being operated professionally. “I feel a lot of senators are intimidated to speak their mind because they will get a glare from somebody, or someone will take it personally,” Glasscock said. Glasscock said he thinks

and 10 p.m. newscasts. About 12 hours later, a news release sent out to local media announced the retirement of Susan Peters from ABC-affiliate KAKE-TV. She is also scheduled to retire at the end of sweeps. Peters has worked for KAKE since 1995. Before that, she anchored the news in San Diego after an eight-year stint at KWCH from 1983 to 1991. Their pending retirements mark the end of an era of television news in Wichita. During Peters’ time anchoring at KWCH, ratings for the station increased and the station became the dominant

one in the market. Throughout Klose’s tenure, the station has continued to expand and remains the No. 1 source for TV news for a large part of Wichita. Both have covered countless news stories over the years and have been a staple in TV news for the Wichita market. Once their retirements were announced, viewers of both stations made comments about the news, many of them expressing sadness at the thought of saying goodbye to people they watch on TV nightly. The loss of Klose and Peters

at the same time is hard to digest. Times are continually changing in the news business and like with every change, both stations will have to adjust. Viewers, too, will have to adjust to seeing different faces while watching newscasts. Both have certainly earned the right to sign off from the air one last time. The news business is a tough career, and with constant changes, journalists need to adapt. Klose and Peters certainly did so successfully. Farewell, Cindy and Susan, you both have had a great ride. See you around.

Shepard wasn’t the right choice for president. “When we’re in a college for four years, I don’t necessarily agree that someone should hold the presidential position for more than a year,” Glasscock said. Shepard said he is aware many people weren’t happy he was re-elected. “People have went on social media and thrown daggers at us,” Shepard said. “Moving forward, we’re not necessarily concerned about who likes us, but what we can do to help bridge those gaps.” Hungate said the 58th session was a pretty rocky one, and hoped that the issues wouldn’t extend into the 59th. “Unfortunately, it’s just not turning out how I was hoping,” Hungate said. “There’s so many things we could be talking about, but we don’t, because we’re so caught up in the petty drama.” Hungate said she will continue to speak up when she disagrees with a decision that is being made or debated. “The wonderful thing about living in America is each one of us is given the right to think what we want to think and speak up about it,” Hungate said.

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The $3.7 million extension of the Warren 21 opened Friday. The theater is located at 13th and Greenwich.

WARREN FROM PAGE 1

“We get accolades all the time for having the best theaters in the country,” Wichita Mayor Jeff Longwell said during a media presentation Thursday. “When we talk about attracting talent and keeping companies, and doing the things we want to do to help Wichita grow, at the top of that list is quality of life. When you look at those things that make Wichita special, at the top of that list are certainly the best theaters in the country.” According to Dan Gray, a Warren Theaters representative, the project totaled about $3.7 million, even though the estimated budget began at $3 million. With the new luxury theaters, Warren did not want to miss out on any of the features and designs he felt would be necessary for a quality experience, Gray said. Along with renovated theaters,

Warren 21 also offers draft and bottled beers, wine and specialty cocktails, said Les Padezensky, the theater’s vice president of food and beverage. The menu is full of concession stand food like popcorn and candy, but also features appetizers and entrees for the patrons to have during the film. These features are exclusive to the Warren 21 Theatre. “These new items are delicious and everyone should be excited to try them out,” Padezensky said. Along with the lavish décor and specialty chairs, each motion picture is presented with WAVE technology (Warren Audio Video Experience) and Dolby 7.1 sound. “It’s nice to see a business man like Bill Warren continue to up the bar in terms of what he wants for Wichita,” Longwell said. “I didn’t realize he could make the theaters more luxurious than he already has, but this is incredible.” Tickets for these theaters are $12 for matinees and $16 for evening shows.

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TENNIS

FROM PAGE 1 Sophomore Gabriela Porubin and senior Julia Schiller won the No. 1 doubles match 6-2, while sophomore Giulia Guidetti and senior Abby Stevens wrapped up the doubles portion with a 6-1 victory. Schiller picked up her third singles win over the weekend, winning the singles match against the Salukis 6-0, 6-3. Guidetti followed with a singles match win 6-2, 6-1, adding to seniors Rebecca Pedrazzi and Aleks Trifunovic singles victory that sealed the deal for the

Shockers, shutting out Southern Illinois 4-0 to claim the MVC Championship. WSU’s men’s team and women’s team punched their ticket into the NCAA Tournament with the MVC automatic bid by winning on Sunday. Both teams will find out Tuesday where and when they will play during the NCAA Selection Show. The Shockers will hold a watch party in the Champions Club at Charles Koch Arena, inviting fans to come watch where the NCAA selection committee places them. The women’s selections begin at 4 p.m., followed by the men at 4:30 p.m.

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Alpha Phi, Alpha Kappa place first in ‘Shock the Yard’ 4

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1. Members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha J.E.W.Y.L.S. group celebrate after winning first place for the off-campus category at the “Shock the Yard” step show on Saturday. 2. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was the first performance during the 7th Annual “Shock the Yard” step show. 3. The J.E.W.Y.L.S. perform to a parody of “The Hunger Games” for the “Shock the Yard” step show. 4. Freshman Kenon Brinkley, left, performs in the “Shock the Yard” step show with senior Joseph Shepard, right, on Saturday. Both men are members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., which won the on-campus award for best performance.

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Junior Macklin Hitz had three hits on four at-bats with two RBIs, and also hit a home run in the third inning of Game 2 against Indiana State on Friday.

Softball sweeps Indiana State, wins 10th straight game GRANT COHEN

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Wichita State softball snagged its 30th and 31st wins of the season Friday by beating Indiana State in Terre Haute, Indiana, by a score of 3-2 in game one and 7-2 in game two. The third and final game of the series was scheduled for Saturday, but weather caused a cancellation. Like she has done many times this season, junior Paige Luellen put the Shockers on the scoreboard first. Luellen’s 11th home run of the season gave the Shockers a 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning.

A single to right field hit by senior Cacy Williams scored sophomore Mackenzie Wright in the top of the fourth inning, extending the Shockers’ lead 2-0. Indiana State tied up the game, scoring on a passed ball in the bottom of the fourth and a bases loaded single in the bottom of the fifth inning. Freshman Laurie Ann Derrico drove in the go-ahead run in the top of the seventh inning. Derrico’s single to center field allowed sophomore Kennedy Long to score and put the Shockers in front 3-2. Forcing three outs in Indiana State’s final four at-bats, junior

Katie Malone was able to throw a complete game and earn her 12th win of the season in the Shockers’ game one victory. Malone retired 17 batters in 25 at-bats. Junior Macklin Hitz put WSU in front in game two, giving the Shockers a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning by scoring off an overthrown ball. An Indiana State triple a half inning later tied the game, but the Shockers were able to tag the leading run at home. WSU regained the lead in the top of the third inning, scoring two runs off of a home run to center field by Hitz. An Indiana State single in the bottom of the

fourth inning cut the Shockers lead 3-2 heading into the fifth inning. At bat with the bases loaded in the top of the sixth inning, senior Liz Broyles hit a single that put the Shockers up 4-1. Junior Ashley Johnson hit a sacrifice groundout to bring in another run for Wichita State, and a double by Derrico to right field brought in the final two runs of game two. Sophomore Kelsey Sterneker pitched the first three innings, allowing one earned Indiana State run. Malone came in at relief to pitch the final four innings for the Shockers, forcing

the Sycamores to hit .214 percent. The Shockers’ pitching helped obtain the sweep over Indiana State with a 7-2 game two victory, with Malone getting her 13th win of the season. Wichita State (31-18, 16-5) holds a three-game lead in the Missouri Valley Conference, needing just one more win to claim at least a share of their second MVC regular-season championship in three years. The Shockers will host Missouri State on Tuesday at Wilkins Stadium. They will close out their season with a three-game home finale against Southern Illinois at noon Saturday.

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