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Mortenson draws packed house Prof, student More than 1K come to see best-selling author at sold-out event Richard Kelly WASHBURN REVIEW Greg Mortenson has been all over the United States advocating for his causes. On Thursday he stopped by Washburn to speak to students, faculty and community members at White Concert Hall about his book “Three Cups of Tea” and the story behind it. For Mortenson, it all began in childhood. He was born in Tanzania, an area stricken by poverty and famine. His father and mother were both involved within their community, his father notably founded the area’s first teaching hospital. Halfway through high school, Mortenson moved to the United States, and that’s when he said he first encountered discrimination. “When I came to school the first day, I told the kids I was African,” said Mortenson. “I guess they took offense to that, because they beat me up. That was my introduction to people’s judgment based on ethnicity.” Later on in his life, Mortenson’s younger sister, Christa, became an inspiration for him. She had always wanted to visit Dyersville, Iowa, where “Field of Dreams” was filmed. But on a morning in 1993 when she planned her visit, she suddenly passed away after a long battle with epilepsy. This inspired Mortenson to take a journey to Pakistan to climb one the world’s highest mountains. After almost three months, the journey ended. Although Mortenson had nearly reached the top, he had to turn back because of exhaustion. “Even though I got so far, I felt as if I let my sister down,” said Mortenson. “But I couldn’t go any farther,” said Mortenson. He was brought to a small village in Pakistan, where the people helped Mortenson recover from his weakness. In honor of their kindness, Mortenson promised to build a school for their community. Mortenson then helped found the Central Asia Institute, which he said “is for mainly the education of girls of the Pakistan and Afghanistan

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regions, and is designed to help promote education and literacy.” Mortenson also helped start Pennies for Peace. Washburn’s iRead program was crucial in getting Mortenson to speak at Washburn. Ann Callies, Educational Opportunities program director, spent much of her time with Mortenson on Thursday, and played a role in getting him to campus. “The committee I’m on wanted to pick a book that ﬁt well with what Washburn’s mission is,” said Callies. “We narrowed it down to Mr. Mortenson’s novel. We were just lucky enough to get him to come speak.” The audience at White Concert Hall gave Mortenson a standing ovation as he came onto the stage, and as he left. He addressed questions from the audience and discussed his story and his mission for Pakistan and Afghanistan. Earlier in the day, Mortenson spoke in a class on campus and received a $50,000 check from an advocate of his cause in San Diego to help pay for a new school, he emphasized a few things to both the class and to his audience during his presentation. “We have to get girls educated,” said Mortenson. “Even if nothing else at all is done in regards to birth control pills, or higher abstinence rates. A higher girls’ education rate will mean less reliance on a male-dominant society, and will also help to control high population increases of recent years.” Mortenson said he realizes there are still complications in the United States, and something needs to be done there as well, but “even if for every $100, we spend one of them in another country, it’s going to make a difference.” “Three Cups of Tea,” ultimately a book about his mission to better the society of Afghanistan and Pakistan, has become a commercial success and some members of the Pentagon have

Christine Nelson WASHBURN REVIEW

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Humanitarian: Best-selling author Greg Mortenson, who wrote this year’s iRead book “Three Cups of Tea” spoke before a packed house in White Concert Hall Thursday.

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Standing room only: With many visitors from both the Washburn and surrounding community, more than 1,000 people were in attendance Thursday as Greg Mortenson spoke about his life, experiences, inspiration and what drives him to help the children of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Marshall Arts, always a bright addition to the day, offers insight on recent class enrollment.

Vegas sensation The Cab made its way to Kansas City.

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The opinion section hosts a point/ counterpoint on online classes.

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A Washburn student and professor received certificates of appreciation from the Washburn Police Department to acknowledge their outstanding ability to recognize a possible threat on campus and immediately notifying police, resulting in an arrest. Professor Tony Naylor, technical director of the university theatre, was leaving his office at about 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 3. As he walked to his car in the parking lot by the Bradbury Thompson Center, he noticed two people walking through the area who didn’t seem to belong. Naylor observed the two Matt Swift as they quickly began to walk the opposite direction of him, checking over their shoulders as they did so. Immediately suspicious of such behavior so late at Tony Naylor night, Naylor proceeded to contact campus police. Meanwhile in the Washburn Village parking lot, sophomore Matthew Swift sat talking in his car with his girlfriend. He noticed two people walking through the parking lot and he too said he knew they didn’t belong. As Swift sat in his car, the two passed by and made eye contact with him. Swift then saw one individual attempt to open a car door. That was when he, too, took action, notifying the Washburn police. Washburn police arrived on the scene, arrested the two suspects for outstanding warrants and charged them with lurking and prowling on a college campus. Thanks to the efforts of Naylor and Swift, possible car break-ins and theft were averted on campus that night. “People that step up and answer the call should be recognized for that,” said Dean Forster, Washburn police chief. He said this was the first time this year that a certificate was given in a situation like this. Both Swift and Naylor say that generally, people aren’t entirely aware of their surroundings, and don’t want to get involved if they do observe a

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News Briefs • Monday, Nov. 24, 2008

The Bod Beat Campus News • Topeka News • Kansas News • Police Report • Weather

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November 25 Mulvane Art Museum exhibit, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Mulvane Art Museum. Friends of Women’s and Gender Studies Brown Bag, “WU V-Day 2009” 11:45 - 12:45 p.m., W Room, Memorial Union Advance Registration for spring semester

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Mulvane Art Museum exhibit, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mulvane Art Museum. Advance Registration for spring semester Thanksgiving recess for faculty, staff and students

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Mulvane Art Museum exhibit, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mulvane Art Museum. Advance Registration for spring semester. Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving recess for faculty, staff and students.

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November 28 Mulvane Art Museum exhibit, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mulvane Art Museum.

Mabee Library open during finals In consultation with WSGA and with support from the VPAA and the Washburn University Police, Mabee Library will remain open 24 hours beginning 1:00 p.m., Sunday, November 30, through 6:00 p.m., Friday, December 5, to give students a safe and convenient place to study for ﬁnals. The Library also will remain open until 1:00 a.m. beginning Sunday, December 7, through Thursday, December 11. Students, faculty and staff using the Library during extended latenight hours will be required to show a current university ID to remain in or enter the building. Mabee Library will return to its regularly scheduled intersession hours beginning Friday, December 12, at 6:00 p.m. - Campus Announcement

Acne medication recalled because of possible bacteria

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Bods in the community: (above and below) Vice President of Academic Affairs Robin Bowen read to students at Randolph Elementary. Bowen read to students in recognition of Celebrate Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Week Nov. 16-22. Bowen read two books, including “Little Raccoon Catches a Cold.”

The FDA has just announced a nationwide recall of over-the-counter acne medications marketed as: Dollar General Maximum Strength Acne Medicate Gel, Kroger Acne Gel 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication, Equate: Medicated Acne Gel ALL LOTS of 1-oz (30 gram) tubes of this medication (sold through Dollar General, Kroger/Dillons. and Wal-Mart) have been recalled because of concerns that they may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause infections, especially in those with compromised immune systems. h t t p : / / w w w. f d a . g o v / o c / p o / ﬁrmrecalls/csill_08.html This link contains photos of the

recalled products. If you have any of the recalled medication, please stop using it and follow website instructions for a refund. - Campus Announcement

WU business student is finalist

Washburn University student Alexander Tsui, of Topeka, was one of six ﬁnalists in the 2008 International Business Simulation Challenge, succeeding against a ﬁeld of 914 competitors running 702 simulated companies from university campuses

around the globe. Tsui, who will graduate in December, ﬁrst used the Capstone® Business Simulation in a class with Norma Juma, an assistant professor in the School of Business. He is working towards a bachelor of science degree in economics and a master’s of business administration degree. Tsui said he entered the competition because he enjoyed the business simulation in class and wanted to challenge himself against students from other universities. “The Capstone® software facilitated my learning of ﬁnance, human resource management, production, operations and marketing

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If you are like the rest of us, by this time you have probably all hit the breaking point with your studies. Thankfully WSGA provides some nice ways for you to relax during your finals week. This year we will be providing free massages and pizza once again at Mabee Library. Also during finals week, we are hosting comedian Ronnie Jordan and a free midnight breakfast for the first 150 students who come in the Memorial Union. Don’t forget Mabee Library is open 24/7 the week before finals so you can get those last minute papers and projects done. It is open until 1:00 a.m. each night the week of finals, so make sure you get some sleep before the day of your big exam! I’d like to take some newspaper space now to commend one of WSGA’s Executive Staff members. Kevin Nincehelser, the current WSGA Budget Director, will be leaving us next semester to go to

SATURDAY November 29

Mulvane Art Museum exhibit, 1 - 4 p.m., Mulvane Art Museum. Advance registration for spring semester. Thanksgiving recess for faculty, staff and studentnts. KTWU Pledge Drive, all day, call (785) 670-111 to make a pledge.

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November 30 Mulvane Art Museum exhibit, 1 - 4 p.m., Mulvane Art Museum. Advance registration for spring semester.

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and helped me to recognize the challenge of balancing a business,” he said. The Capstone® Business Simulation Challenge is a global online competition held in the spring and fall semester each year. The competition is hosted by Capsim Management Simulations, Inc®, the world’s premier provider of business simulations to college graduate and undergraduate students. The competitions are open to all students who have used a Capsim business simulation in their university course. The winner was Tom Kung from National Cheng Chi University in Taipei, Taiwan. - Campus Announcement

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the Philippines. Budget Director Nincehelser has done a tremendous job with WSGA’s finances. New to WSGA this past year, Nincehelser has overcome a host of challenges and has taken the position to new heights. This year has thrown some budget curve balls, but he has risen to the challenge. He will be leaving us this semester, but he has left us in a good spot. His faithfulness to remaining within budget kept the entire staff on track. He presented budgetary items to the senate with great care and advised us where to spend money with great discernment. It was these qualities that gained him the trust of the Senate. His presence will be missed; however, we also know that he is training a fine young gentleman to fulfill the budget director position well. In Service, Whitney Philippi President WSGA

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11/15/08 - Theft: misdemeanor, KATS, 11/19/08 - Info. report, medical call, Morgan, report taken, AMR transported report taken, sent to district attorney. to Stormont Vail Hospital. 11/17/08 - Battery, Garvey, report taken, 11/19/08 - Info. report, burnt popcorn, statement taken, sent to city attorney. West Hall, report taken, TFD responded, 11/18/08 - Burglary: theft, KATS, report reset alarm, opened window. taken. 11/20/08 - Burglary: theft, Petro, report 11/18/08 - Burglary: theft, KATS, report taken. taken.

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11/20/08 - Motor vehicle accident, parking lot 9, report taken, photos taken. 11/21/08 - Motor vehicle accident, parking lot 11, report taken, photos taken. 11/22/08 - Criminal damage to property, Washburn Village, report taken, photos taken, alcohol seized.

Monday, Nov. 24, 2008 • News

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Students, faculty and staff are being given the chance to do more with their pocket change than let it idly collect in containers on their desks. Pennies for Peace is a service learning program of the Central Asia Institute. The CAI is a program started by Greg Mortenson, author of “Three Cups of Tea.” Pennies for Peace was initially started at a school in Michigan where Mortenson’s mother taught. People there were the first to contribute to the schools Mortenson wanted to build in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Since then, Pennies for Peace has become a campaign which elementary schools use to emphasize the idea that one penny can make

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a huge difference. Washburns Pennies for Peace week. Student Government Association “It’s a great program and I is conducting the campaign love the concept that a penny can in conjunction with the iRead make a difference,” said Koepsel. committee in honor of Mortenson WSGA looks forward to support coming to campus. from the Washburn and A penny has little Topeka community PENNIES value in the United in the involvement of FOR PEACE Pennies for Peace. Jars States, but in Pakistan and Afghanistan a penny are located throughout buys one pencil and encourages a campus but major areas are located child to read and write. The goal of in Mabee Library, the Corner Store, Pennies for Peace is to encourage the Student Activities and Greek children, society’s future leaders, to Life office, Memorial Union and share just a penny for global peace. the WSGA office. A gift goes a long The mission of the program is to way, because $20 gets one student’s promote and support community- school supplies for a year, $100 based education and literacy gets maternal healthcare supplies programs, especially for girls in for one year, $12,000 gets one remote mountain regions of Central school building, and $50,000 gets Asia. one school building and support WSGA is planning on continuing for 3 to 5 years. To learn more the efforts into next semester and information contact the Washburn hopes to raise $12,000 to build a Student Government Association or school in Central Asia by the end of go online to www.penniesforpeace. this administration. So far WSGA org. has risen a little over $300, and it plans to get all of Topeka aware of Erin Wiltz is a freshman nursing major. Reach her at erin.wiltz@washburn.edu. the Pennies for Peace campaign. “It’s going to be tough raising enough money to meet our goal of $12,000, and we don’t know how long it’s going to take us,” said Erica Koepsel, WSGA public relations director. WSGA plans on widening support through other organizations. WSGA is also looking into having

Pennies for Peace Drive • The goal is to raise $12,000 to build a school in Central Asia • $300 has been raised so far • Donations are collected in Mabee Library, SAGL, WSGA and the Corner Store

WEA maintains stability amidst financial hurricane Christine Nelson WASHBURN REVIEW The financial world is facing more turmoil than it has seen in years, but the Washburn Endowment Association assures its supporters their gifts are in good hands. JuliAnn Mazachek, Washburn Endowment Association president, says the WEA has a specific group of investment professionals who aid in watching supporters investing and spending. Together, they revisit the spending policy on a regular basis to provide the highest stream of funds for the future. “In spite of market changes, due to careful planning and disciplined policies, we can report total funding from endowment gift funds will be maintained for Washburn students and programs in the upcoming year,” wrote Mazachek in a letter to supporters. “It’s a little bit of a balancing act,” said Mazachek. She said they have focused on minimal spending in order to have the financial means to support students in the future, all while supporting current student needs. Mazachek said some funds are spent right away in order to support student scholarships, and others are invested wisely in order to use the

earnings for future needs. The economy has had some effect on Washburn’s enrollment numbers, and it has also affected new funding for the Endowment Association. “It’s estimated that most funds may experience a 30 percent decline,” said Mazachek. As of the end of September, Washburn Endowment Association funds are down nine percent from the first quarter of the fiscal year. Mazachek says the Endowment Association’s strategy is right on point, because it regularly balances its systems. Looking ahead to the future, she said now is the time to invest, and supporters must believe that the market will bounce back. Sixty-five percent of Endowment Association funds are designated for scholarships and another 20 percent is used for program and faculty support. The rest has unrestricted use and usually goes to the university. Active fundraising units have only been on Washburn’s campus for approximately the past 11 years. Mazachek says the Endowment Association’s focus is to enhance fundraising and visibly impact students. Christine Nelson is a senior mass media major. Reach her at christine.nelson@washburn.edu.

Photo by Kristen Wold, Washburn Review

Opinion • Monday, Nov. 24, 2008

Sappy Wichita church sign off-base in time for the holidays Review’s View

The Spirit One Christian Center groups that the majority of the people in Wichita, Kan., posted a sign consider extreme or on the fringe.” So, apparently, if one is “on the which read, “America, we have a Muslim president this is sin against fringe,” whatever that means, then the Lord! Ex. 20:3” Ironically, this one’s rights are curtailed. In the same center claims to be a “church without survey, 46 percent of people believed walls.” No walls indeed, unless you that “The nation’s founders intended the United States to be a Christian are anything but a white protestant. nation.” While as journalists, why have the we support the pastor’s REVIEW’S FirstThen Amendment at all? right to say this, we think VIEW Why should freedom it is closed minded and of the choice and practice perhaps indicative of an overall misinterpretation of the First of religion be enumerated? Around this time of Thanksgiving, Amendment. And, as per our rights, myths abound about the Puritans, the we are going to disagree with it. In the First Amendment Center’s Pilgrims and their mythical turkey. 2008 State of the First Amendment While the Puritans and the Pilgrims survey, 29 percent of Americans did not emigrate to the North American believe that the First Amendment colonies to establish religious freedom, “was never meant to apply to religious the evolution of American ideology

ReAnne Utemark WASHBURN REVIEW The holiday decorations in the Union and the stupid Macy’s commercial got me thinking about the column that responded to Virginia’s question about Santa Claus. She wrote to the New York Sun in 1897 and asked if there was a Santa Claus. She doubted because her little classmates told her that Santa was not real. She wrote that her father told her that anything in the Sun was true, so, she pleaded with the Sun to tell her the truth: is there a Santa Claus? This particular story and the response warms my heart during this time of year because firstly, the “gotcha media” isn’t so bad after all and secondly, that someone in the newspaper business could write something so iconic that it inspired Christmas spirit for over 100 years after its publication. It also made me think about Santa. In a time of the unsure economy, foreign policy and how Change is going to affect us, it is important to remember the giving spirit that pervades the cold air during December. Not just the giving spirit that comes from retailers t r y i n g FROM THE desperately to save their EDITOR holiday sales and offering massive discounts to a population struggling to make ends meet. For me, the iRead author of Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Journey to Promote Peace…One School at a Time, Greg Mortenson, personified this giving spirit. He seemed unsure on stage, a place where he did not seem most comfortable, but he did it out of a desire to promote his mission and connect with people. One thing that was most fantastic was Mortenson’s support for the transformational experience, which he witnessed during the Day of Transformation in Mabee Library. He said that students have returned to the ideologies of their 1970s counterparts in greater numbers in the desire to make serious changes to the world around them. The economic situation then was much the same it is now and when no one has much, sharing becomes more important. In a tumultuous world, the best attitude is that it can get better with the work of those who care. I agree that those who work to help their fellow humans can change the world for the better. It is my sincere hope that this holiday season is not marred by the turbulent world around us, but strengthened by the human spirit and the overwhelming desire to help your fellow person. Until I can match up to my newsman predecessor’s word craftsmanship, I will borrow some of his. Yes, my fellow Ichabods, there is a Santa Claus, his spirit exists in people like Greg Mortenson, who kept a promise to a young Pakistani girl. He exists in Washburn students who want to help the global community get clean water while also helping small Kansas towns rebuild into “green” cities. He exists in the students, staff and faculty who put some money aside and take an angel from the giving tree and provide a gift for an underprivileged child. He also exists in the idea that there is hope after finals week and that you will get done with that massive paper with your sanity intact. ReAnne Utemark is a senior history major. Reach her at reanne.utemark@washhburn.edu

and legal basis is founded on the idea that church and state institutions should be separate. President-elect Barack Obama stated, repeatedly, that he adheres to Christianity. Being a Christian does not automatically make one a good leader or an exemplary, moral individual. Just look at Bill Clinton. Americans should think about people like the reverend of the Spirit One Christian Center and think what if there were a sign that said that about Baptists or Methodists or Presbyterians. Or you. The views expressed in the Review’s View are those of the Washburn Review editorial board, and not necessarily the views of Washburn University.

Point/Counterpoint Can online classes education in a changing world, ’? o d n ‘u it h e w ld u o h s r o Online classes at Washburn suck. I understand that some students think they are easier and that online classes save time, but the bottom line is this: taking a class online is a waste of time and money. At Washburn University, online, undergraduate courses cost $53 more per credit hour than the same class taken traditionally, with the exception of business and nursing courses, which cost even more. That’s a premium of over $150 for a three-hour class. The administration justiﬁes this with examples of the high demand for such classes. Free market economics at its best. I understand that some people are willing to pay a premium for online classes, but I think the administration’s information is wrong. Many of us do not have a choice when we enroll in online classes. I’ve taken several classes online in my four years at Washburn. However, I’ve taken only one of these willingly. In every other instance, a class required for my major was only offered online. I didn’t have a choice between courses taught in person or online—in my case, at least, I was coerced into taking an online course. Without freedom to choose between online or traditional courses, the administration’s “higher demand = higher prices” argument doesn’t work. In my case, the administration is screwing me out of money by forcing me to take online classes. I would not be as upset about this if online classes could provide a higher quality education. I think something is lost when a student cannot engage in a real-time dialogue with an instructor. If I ask a question in class that is unclear, I have a chance to clarify myself. In an online course, my question could take several emails to resolve. The problems don’t end here. Sadly, there are serious quality-control problems with Washburn’s online education options. I’ve taken a few truly awful online classes here. Some instructors don’t adapt their teaching to account for the weaknesses of online courses. Simply posting a copy of your overheads and assigning readings does not constitute “teaching.” In a traditional course, overheads and readings are supplemented with lecturing. Without some form of lecture online, students are receiving less than half of what a traditional class provides. If I’m going to receive a half-rate educational experience online, I certainly don’t want to be paying an extra $150 to be wasting my efforts. I’m not learning anything other than the desperate need to never take another online class. Until Washburn does something to ﬁx this situation, including substantive quality control, I urge all students to avoid online classes at all costs.

As an incredibly lazy individual, I can appreciate online classes. It’s like taking a regular class, without all that pesky walking and sitting in desks and talking to people, all for a price that’s almost affordable. Seriously, though, online classes do have beneﬁts. They offer a chance to earn a quality education even if your schedule doesn’t quite allow you to go to a classroom. It also offers the ability to get a long-distance education, basically making location a non-factor. It is an especially important tool for parents or fulltime workers who may not have the extra time to drive to campus and sit in a classroom for three hours a week. While an argument can be made that it is less hands-on than traditional courses, it is also more student-friendly as the classes are generally smaller and allow the professors to focus much more on the individual rather than the group. Many professors are also ready and willing to meet with their students outside of cyberspace to offer help, though the assignments often seem to be easier to understand via the computer. Many traditional classes are also taking to cyberspace, offering CD’s and Web sites to do homework, take practice tests and learn the curriculum. I’ve actually learned a lot more from the Internet than I have from my professor in my traditional College Algebra class, so obviously the Internet is a strong learning tool that many of us already have experience with. The major goal now is to make online education more accessible to the masses (it’d be swell if it were cheaper than traditional classes). This hang-up is the main factor that deters students from taking online courses at Washburn, and is a rather silly one. Obviously, if community colleges can offer low rates for online courses, we should be able to offer relatively low rates. It’s the 21st century, and I struggle to believe that it’s more difﬁcult for professors to put a few assignments on a Web site than it is to teach a live class. As long as you actually remember to check the Web site on a regular basis and get the work done on time, you’ll be golden. Josh Rouse, Washburn Review Arts and Entertainment Editor

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Monday, Nov. 24, 2008 • News

ARREST: WUPD thankful Golden Hat a staple of WU Mock Trial for student/faculty assistance Eric Smith Continued from page A1 possible criminal situation. “Every citizen is part of the prevention,” said Naylor. He attended the citizen’s academy offered by the Topeka Police Department last year. “I thought it would be a good learning experience,” he said. “I look around and observe things,” said Swift. “That’s what I did that night, I was observing.” Swift said his father is a retired police officer, therefore he has been

taught what to look for. Naylor and Swift were able to give police very good descriptions of the two individuals and both said they knew immediately from their appearance and behavior they did not look like college students. “We can’t police this campus by ourselves, we need the student and faculty help,” said Forster. “We don’t want people to be intimidated to talk to us.” Christine Nelson is a senior mass media major. Reach her at christine.nelson@ washburn.edu.

Mock trial team reigns supreme at KU tourny James Ahrens WASHBURN REVIEW The Mock Trialing Bods, Washburn University’s mock trial team coached by Jim Schnoebelen, competed recently in the Bluejay Invitational in Omaha, Neb. The “A” team, which consists of Jenna Seematter, Michelle Neis, Heather Gelsinger, Courtney Brokaw, Jane Billinger and Josh Maples, went undefeated. The team, known during the trial as #1043, had an 8-0 record the previous week in a tournament at Kansas University. Schnoebelen said the American Mock Trial Association assigns individual teams numbers, ideally to promote a sense of equality among competitors and critics who may claim that certain schools, say Harvard or Yale, might benefit because of their name or school identity. Using a random number is one way to ensure equality. “The scoring system is complicated,” said Schnoebelen. He said there are several ballots and two judges per round. Each competitor is assigned, both in performing as witnesses and attorneys, up to 20 ranks based on varying criteria such as structure, use of legal terms, authenticity of character/witness, knowledge of the case/role, etc. Typically, all of these scores are added together and the team with the most points wins the trial/ballot. “The wins at both KU and Creighton send a clear message to the other schools who we will see at the regional tournaments, that Washburn means business,” said Schnoeblen. “Our success tells [other schools] that we are the ones to beat and, in

some way, it also helps to establish Washburn as an intimidating force at tournaments.” Maples said each round consists of two ballots and a tournament consists of four rounds. A case is assigned at the beginning of the year with evidence, an affidavit and the law concerning the case. The case is set in the fictional “Midlands” where three attorneys and three witnesses flesh out case theories. Each year the team is either plaintiff or prosecution with civil or criminal cases, respectively. “For us to take first, it was awesome,” said Maples. For students interested in Mock Trial, the team is fostered in the Communications department. Both Debate and Mock Trial are part and parcel in the utilization of argumentative/deliberative communication, although “the goals, strategies, and techniques are different,” said Schnoeblen. “Mock Trial is, by its very nature, more concerned with team success, whereas debate tends to emphasize the individual or the pair of individuals.” “I think that we are getting better…and starting to work more as a team as the year progresses and we go to more tournaments,” said Katelin Harrell. “People know who we are because of our past success and our domination this year,” said Schnoebelen. “That creates a definite psychological benefit us in competing against these teams in the future.”

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Coveted trophies are a part of competition. In D-1 college football there’s the Heisman Trophy. In the NFL it’s the Lombardi Trophy. However, in the college academic competition known as mock trial, the Golden Hat is one of the top prizes. And the Washburn mock trial team won the Golden Hat at the Jayhawk Invitational by placing first overall and defeating several teams ,including the host team Kansas, which placed ninth. It was the second time that Washburn had won the trophy in its short existence. “I’m really glad to have it back,” said Jenna Seematter, junior political Photo courtesy Jenna Seematter science major. “It’s a traveling trophy so that makes it a little different than Hats off: (left to right) Jane Billinger, Heather Gelsinger, Jenna Seematter, Josh Maples, any other trophy. It’s cool to have Courtney Brokaw and (front) Michelle Neis celebrate their victory at the Jayhawk a trophy that has history with it. Invitational. The Golden Hat (pictured on Maples) is a traveling trophy WU has captured There’s a story. It has the whole KU- more than any other school. Washburn rivalry built into it and that makes it more fun.” So in the short history of the “I don’t think there’s much Danielle Hall is one of three law Golden Hat, Washburn has made its room left in our display case,” said school coaches for the Washburn mark on the trophy, literally having Seematter. “Maybe they’ll have to mock trial team. And before she its name on it more than any other build us a new display case for our attended the law school, she was a school. new trophies because we’re going to fellow mock trial participant. She said And while Washburn has be winning a lot of them.” the Golden Hat began as an traditionally been rivals The Golden Hat is a very actual cowboy hat that was with Emporia State, the interesting trophy. Many heads TRAVELING Washburn and Kansas have worn it and it is not exactly in owned and worn by Ryan TROPHY Faulkner, a Kansas mock mock trial teams have a the greatest shape as the hat itself trial student. Faulkner rivalry of their own. separates from the base. But overall was talented and after he graduated, “It’s still competitive, but we’re for the Washburn mock trial team, the to commemorate him and the teams beating them all the time like we trophy stands for progress. he played on, the Kansas mock trial beat Emporia,” said Seematter, who “I think it means that the team bronzed his hat and made it into is one of the team’s longest standing reputation Washburn mock trial used a trophy with its very own pedestal. members. “It definitely makes to have in years past is definitely Since the 2004-05 school year, things more intense when you get coming back,” said Seematter. “It the Golden Hat has been given out at in the courtroom against a team that means that we’re really competitive the KU home tournament. In the very you have a not-so-friendly rivalry in the mock trial field. Just besides first year, the Jayhawks won. But ever against.” qualifying for nationals last year, it since then, the Kansas team has been The Washburn mock trial team definitely legitimizes us.” in a slump. The following year, the now has the whole year to show off Washburn mock trial team dawned the Golden Hat. The location to put the Golden Hat for the first time. The the trophy has yet to be decided. The KU Invitational was not held in 2006- trophy case designated for the team is ’07, and the Air Force Academy won almost full and the Golden Hat is a Eric Smith is a senior mass media major. Reach him at eric.smith1@washburn.edu. the trophy last year. large trophy.

James Ahrens is a senior mass media major. Reach him at james.ahrens1@ washburn.edu.

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WSGA selects new budget director ReAnne Utemark WASHBURN REVIEW The Washburn Student Government Association found its new budget director in freshman Keenan Hogan. WSGA began its search for the executive staff position because current budget director, Kevin Nincehelser, will be traveling to the Philippines next semester to help with youth camps. Whitney Philippi said there was a lot of interest in the position, but only two applicants. While the budget director has certain duties, including paying the bills and working with student organizations, the applicants did not need to be finance or accounting majors.

“They needed to be able to work well with people, such as student organizations who request funding, the rest of the staff and the senators,” said Philippi. Hogan, a freshman biology major, was not a Keenan member of WSGA before he applied to be the budget director. “It sounded like something I would be good at and have fun with,” said Hogan. Hogan said he was interested in making sure things run efficiently. Philippi said Hogan and the executive staff will work to acclimate the new member to the WSGA climate. Since being chosen, Hogan has been

working through the WSGA constitution and was familiar with some of the executive staff and senators before he applied, which he thinks will help in the transition. Hogan has also been working with Nincehelser to make sure Hogan he can fully take over the budget next semester. “I think he is extremely qualified, I think he will do a great job,” said Nincehelser. Nincehelser said his strategy for the rest of the semester will be to stick to the budget with the help of the administration. Nincehelser said there was a huge learning curve that he was trying to help Hogan adjust to. “My strategy is to just make sure that Keenan is prepared to take over

my position,” said Nincehelser. Nincehelser said he would still be available via e-mail if there are questions about the budget. “The new budget director has been set up pretty well, but it is going to be a job to keep within that budget since it is smaller this year,” said Philippi. Philippi was optimistic, however, because only approximately 50 percent of the student organization funding had been used. “The whole point in having someone direct the budget is to make sure it is spent conservatively,” said Hogan. “And [the students’] student activity fee is spent to better the campus and not spent to better one person’s objective or one person’s goal. That is the frame of mind that I have.” Nincehelser, a fellow outsider to

Students share experiences during TE day Richard Kelly WASHBURN REVIEW Washburn’s Day of Transformation was the topic on the agenda this past Thursday in Mabee Library. More than 20 presenters spoke about their time in the program and what it has done for their outlooks on life. Rick Ellis, who directs both the community service portion of the transformational experience, and Learning in the Community, was one of the events main organizers. With help from the other transformation departments, Elllis scheduled the time blocks for presentations and helped students register their presentations. He also ensured the presentation day went smoothly. The Day of Transformation brought an end to the many trips

and tasks the students were involved in. Some of the presentations were done by students who had gone to Nicaragua to help pave a roadway that flooded during the rainy season. Others had gone to schools in other countries to teach children. The four areas for the Transformation Experience include community service, leadership, scholarly or creative activities and international education. As presenters went up for their presentations, some had tears in their eyes. Students who had visited other countries spoke highly about how they learned not to take things for granted. “It gives you a totally new outlook, going to another country,” said Cherri Storz, who spoke about going to Nicaragua. “Its led me more towards what I want to do now.” For any students who started school after or concurrent with 2006,

participating in the Transformational Experience is a requirement. Students who are on a tight budget or aren’t sure how much time they can devote to a project of this magnitude don’t have to worry about how they will pay. “I had to pay about $750 for my trip,” said Michelle Cox, a senior who went to Jamaica to help teach children. “I was really worried because I didn’t have a lot of money to pay for it, but I got scholarships through my program to help me.” Greg Mortenson, who was at Washburn to speak that night about his book “Three Cups of Tea,” had a chance to sit in on the Day of Transformation. When he referred to it in his speech later that evening, Mortenson spoke highly of the program. “I think every university in the country should know what Washburn is doing with the [Transformational]

Experience,” said Mortenson. Each presentation lasted about 20 minutes. The number presentations is expected to grow each year, as more students are required to complete the program. Ellis expects that by this time next year, more than just Mabee Library will have to be used to hold all the presenters. He’s optimistic about what the program will do for those involved. “I’m not going to say that everyone is going to experience a dramatic change through the program,” said Ellis. “But that is our hope – that it will have an impact on how the students perceive and view the world and their part in it.”

Richard Kelly is a freshman mass media major. Reach him at richard.kelly@ washburn.edu.

WSGA, shared that sentiment as he left the budget director position. He said that his main goal in taking the budget director position was to get as much money for student activity fees back into the hands of students. “I want to see as much money as possible going back to the students, because it is theirs,” said Nincehelser. “That is the purpose.” Philippi also said the search for the other two positions, special events director and technology director, was going well and WSGA would soon have individuals in those positions.

ReAnne Utemark is a senior history major. Reach her at reanne.utemark@washburn. edu.

MORTENSON: Author plans to continue cause

even had it become required reading. It was initially released in 2006. More than 75 schools have been built and almost 30,000 students, including almost 20,000 girls, attended school now, but Mortenson knows his mission doesn’t stop there. His second novel is due out tentatively in October 2009, and he hopes that it will continue to increase understanding of thirdworld countries, and how a small contribution can make a huge difference. Richard Kelly is a freshman mass media major. Reach him at richard.kelly@ washburn.edu.

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V-Day auditions tonight Leia Karimul Bashar WASHBURN REVIEW

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The Crew: Alex DeLeon (left) of The Cab took stage in Omaha on Friday with fellow bandmates (clockwise) Ian Crawford, Alex Marshall, Alex Johnson and Cash Colligan.

The Cab performs in Kansas City, blossoms into big headliner Nicole Stormann WASHBURN REVIEW The Cab is the guilty pleasure you’ll actually want to tell people about. Their unique blend of piano-driven melodies and layered harmonies create a complex sound that is both energetic and startlingly mature. Think boyband beats, Maroon 5’s edge and the

vocals of Justin Timberlake rolled up lyrics. They all attempt to grasp a style into one, and voila: you have The Cab. The Cab has mastered, yet they are It feels like I’m back in the third grade failing miserably. So what does The listening to N’Sync for the first time, Cab have that other bands don’t? Besides being infectiously catchy, and I simply can’t help myself from falling head first into this masterpiece their lyrics contain depth, irony and a poetic air that could make of pop-rock perfection. The any hopeless romantic best way I can describe MUSIC swoon, eg. “When we’re my excitement about this REVIEW this young, we have nothing band is to say that The to lose, just a clock to beat Cab is the coveted needle in the haystack, a needle that is only and a hand to choose.” From “Vegas Skies.” found after eons of picking through worthless hay. Think about it: the Originating from Las Vegas, Nev., Internet is flooded with thousands The Cab signed to Fueled By Ramen upon thousands of look-a-like bands Records/Decaydance Records after with nauseatingly similar sounds and Spencer Smith, drummer from Panic

at the Disco, listened to their demo. Their debut album, “Whisper War,” was released in April and since then the band was named “The Band You Need To Know 2008” by Alternative Press magazine. So close the door, get out your hairbrush microphone and give into your temptation to dance as you let The Cab’s contagious melodies wash over you like a breath of fresh air.

Nicole Stormann is an undecided freshman. Reach her at nicole.stormann@washburn.edu.

Auditions for Washburn University 2009 V-Day productions of “The Vagina Monologues” and “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer” will take place 5 to 8 p.m. tonight in the W Room on the main level of the Memorial Union, according to a university press release. The plays will be performed Feb. 28, and March 1, 6, 7, 8 in 2009. This will mark the fourth year Washburn has performed “Monologues,” and the second year for “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and a Prayer.” S h a r o n Sullivan will be back to direct. Written by Eve Ensler in 1996, “The Vagina Monologues” is an awardwinning play that features a number of monologues read by different women. The women in the play discuss how their vaginas empower and inspire them. However, Ensler has said that the ultimate purpose of the play is to stop violence against women. The “V” in V-Day stands for three words: valentine, vagina and victory. V-Day takes place every year between Feb. 1 and March 31, when participants around the world stage beneﬁt performances of “The Vagina Monologues.” V-Day events are based on the book “A Memory, a Monologue, a Rant, and a Prayer,” which contains a collection of monologues to celebrate the 10th anniversary of “The Vagina Monologues.”

Leia Karimul Bashar is a senior mass media major. Reach her at leia.karimulbashar@washburn.edu.

K.C. concert worth wait Nicole Stormann WASHBURN REVIEW It happens every time. First there’s strategizing. Strategizing leads to worrying, worrying leads to antsy preparation and by the end of the week my nerves are shot. It’s a little thing I like to call “General Admission Anxiety.” I get myself so amped and nervous thinking about things such as: How early should we arrive? When should we put our coats and blankets in the car so we can be ready when they open

the doors? Are they going to give out ‘Meet and Greet’ passes for the ﬁrst 10 people in line like last time? What if we’re 11th in line? Simply put, I am a nervous wreck until my butt is ﬁrmly situated in line, preferably in front of the rest of the crowd. I know this may sound a little bit crazy, but having the torment end in the sweet victory of the front row is what makes my blood pressure spike. I can only hope you know the indescribable feeling I’m talking about.

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Flannel warrior: Meg and Dia rock the crowd in Kansas City, Mo., on Nov. 16.

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Hey there: Tom Higgenson of The Plain White T’s performs at the Beaumont Club.

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Airborne Toxic Event immune to bad reviews

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Pornography ambitions run wild in Rogen’s new film David Wiens WASHBURN REVIEW

more than 900 classmates who will buy it out of curiosity just because they used go to school To be honest, the most with the people in it. The rest of shocking thing about “Zack and the movie follows the cast and Miri Make a Porno” was that Seth crew Zach and Miri bring on as Rogen appeared in a movie that they try to get this movie made didn’t involve Judd with no budget. Apatow. Despite most Despite what MOVIE people’s assumptions, the trailers showed, REVIEW and the slightly this movie is just misleading way the as romantic as it is trailers and advertisements made raunchy. Kevin Smith yo-yos it seem, this movie was actually between pure comedy and pure the product of Kevin Smith. romance with incredible ease, “Zack and Miri” is a fairly following the most disgusting simple idea: Two best friends, and laughable scenes with the desperate for money, try to make most heart-wrenching. His a movie. The logic behind this direction made this movie strange premise is that they are work where it almost shouldn’t part of a graduating class of have. Rogen and Banks give

pretty good performances, but don’t leave much of a lasting impression. Craig Robinson, finally in a substantial role, plays his role fantastically, but it is nearly indistinguishable from his other roles. The only memorable characters who make you laugh whenever they are on screen are Justin Long’s Brandon and Jason Mewes’ Lester. Although it can be a bit tedious at times, cycling through love story, comedy, love story, comedy, but never having both at the same time, “Zack and Miri” is still a gross, warmhearted movie. David Wiens is an freshman creative writing major. Reach him at david.wiens@washburn.edu.

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Steps to relieve finals stress Deana Smith WASHBURN REVIEW

mentioned earlier. No Procrastination: The more you put off projects, homework and test preparations, the more your stress levels will rise. Make a Caffeine, studying, long nights schedule; stick to it. Try to study you harder accompanied by improper eating and stress. subjects first, when your mind is fresh. This is the reality for many students as they Sleep! Though you feel like the 60 things approach finals week. The real deal is that this you must accomplish this week can’t wait is the time when you should be for you to get some rest, you taking care of yourself the most. still make sleep a priority. STUDENT should Stress in small amounts is OK, Anyone who has ever stayed HEALTH but too much can be unhealthy; up all night will tell you: your just ask all the students who brain does not function very well will inevitably be mysteriously sick after when it is fatigued. Caffeine, or any other the “crunch” is completed. And while the stimulant you may take will not make up for warnings against stress will be center stage, a lack of sleep. here are a few things that might make your Pamper Yourself: Take an extra shower studying go a little more peaceful. or bath, get your nails done or do whatever Eat Well! Yes, with all the studying, you it is you consider a guilty pleasure. If there may end up grabbing for easy, but very was ever a time to make an exception for unhealthy foods, or no food at all. It is not splurging, it is finals week. wise to do this to your body, which will already be taxed to the max. Take Breaks: Take a break whenever you Deana Smith is a junior English feel like your head will explode. Take a rest, education major. Reach her at deana. look out a window, or go do that eating thing smith@washburn.edu.

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reference to suicide, thus setting the tone for an album about people living miserable lives. The lyrics are smart enough to outweigh Some people’s life stories are too the depression factor. This shows in the ridiculous to be works of fiction. Such is the Franz-Ferdinand-like “Does This Mean case with The Airborne Toxic Event’s lead You’re Moving On?” when Jollett asks: singer, Mikel Jollett. “When the words are wrong and you’re The Airborne Toxic Event was formed in hanging on another guy’s arm, does this 2006 as the result of one of the worst weeks mean you’re moving on?” ever. In a one-week period, Jollett, By far the most beautiful and then a struggling writer, was epic track is “Sometime Around MUSIC diagnosed with an autoimmune Midnight,” opening with a disease, experienced a break-up REVIEW violin solo before fading into the and learned that his mother was gloomy tale of a breakup. diagnosed with cancer. The stress drove Through all the depressing lyrics, there Jollett to put aside the novel he was writing seems to be an underlying sense of hope. and start writing songs. He soon abandoned “Missy” illustrates this well with the line, the novel completely and recruited the other “Maybe you could help me to get it right.” four members of the band. These characters seem to know that life Since then, The Airborne Toxic Event doesn’t have to be so miserable, if only has become the latest darling of the Los they could figure out how. Or, as stated in Angeles indie rock scene, the same scene “Papillion,” “If I wasn’t such a mess.” that produced non-stop-listen-worthy As the debut album of a band that formed Silversun Pickups. That association alone only two years ago, “The Airborne Toxic was all this reviewer needed to give their Event,” is a stand-out piece of work. The self-titled debut a listen. band has managed to combine post-punk The truth is, Jollett didn’t make a big leap music and poetic storytelling into 10 eclectic when he changed careers, since his songs tunes worthy of repeated listening. are short stories set to music. The album opens with “Wishing Well,” Brandon Bills is a senior mass media a new wave infused song that is so upbeat, major. Reach him at brandon.bills@washone might not immediately notice the song’s burn.edu.

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CONCERT: Plain White T’s headline concert at Beaumont Club in KC Throughout the day the bands trickled between the venue and their tour bus. The Plain White T’s lead To illustrate my point, The singer Tom Higgenson and guitarist American Life, Meg and Dia, The Cab Tim Lopez were even kind enough to and The Plain White T’s performed chat for a few minutes. Show time ﬁnally rolled around at the Beaumont Club in Kansas City, Mo., on and we were Nov. 16, thus ushered inside. the madness Breaking out ensues. into a run, we found Feeling ourselves optimistic, my “Stereo Eyes” — The American Life literally front best friend “Nineteen Stars” — Meg and Dia and center. and I packed “Take My Hand” — The Cab This was a ﬁrst my Jansport “Sunlight” — Plain White T’s and I nearly full of all the imploded from necessities the excitement. to get us There was through a day of waiting. We arrived at the venue at no moshing, no confrontations, just 10:45 a.m. My heart raced as I counted amazing music. Opening the night, on one hand how many people were KC-natives The American Life there already. We were sixth in line! impressed with their electro-punk The show was scheduled to start at style, but left me wishing their sound 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30. quality had been better so that their This meant that if everything was on lyrics could have been heard over time we would be rocking out in a the instruments. Meg and Dia were strangely more impressive live than short 7 hours and 45 minutes.

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Killing spree: The American Life (above) performed Nov. 16 at the Beaumont Club in Kansas City, Mo., along with Meg and Dia, The Cab and The Plain White T’s. The American Life is a local band from KC.

on iTunes, a rarity in my experience. Alex DeLeon, lead singer for The Cab, came down into the crowd, melting every girl’s heart in a 50-foot radius, and PWT’s front-man, Tom, signed autographs and took pictures with fans after the show. I’ve said it a million times in the past and I’ll say it again: the wait was worth it! Sure, we could have showed up ﬁve hours later and still held the same place in the line, but what’s the fun in telling that story? The quirky mishaps and anxiety made the concert an experience and I simply wouldn’t have it any other way. As for now, the X’s are fading from my underage hands and I’ve been momentarily cured of my “General Admission Anxiety.”

Nicole Stormann is an undecided freshman. Reach her at nicole.stormann@washburn.edu.

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WU percussion ensemble to create beats on Sunday Brandon Bills WASHBURN REVIEW

be performed in which each of the twelve gifts will be represented by the sound of a different instrument, such as chimes for “four calling birds.” Appropriately, the gift on the 12th day of The Washburn University percussion ensemble Christmas is “twelve drummers drumming.” will perform a holiday concert Sunday, Nov. 30 at The ensemble will utilize a wide range of 3 p.m. in White Concert Hall. instruments, including marimba, xylophone, Percussionists have long been part of the timpani, orchestra bells, vibraphone and chimes. Holiday Vespers concerts at Washburn, “The whole percussion family will but this is the ﬁrst year the ensemble be represented,” said Morgan. PERCUSSION will perform their own concert. Tom He said concert attendees can expect ENSEMBLE “a special visitor from the North Pole” Morgan, associate professor of music and director of percussion studies, to perform. Santa Claus will join the said he hopes to see the concert become an annual ensemble on the grand ﬁnale, titled “Jingle Jazz.” event. The role of Santa will be played by Keith Mallory, “There is no better medium for playing Washburn University marching band director. Christmas music than percussion,” said Morgan. The 12-member ensemble, all students majoring in percussion, will perform Christmas classics such as “O, Holy Night,” “Joy to the World” and “Silent Night.” A unique arrangement Brandon Bills is a senior mass media major. of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” will also Reach him at brandon.bills@washburn.edu.

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Editor enjoys sound of music

where the actors are not restrained to the confines of what the human body is capable of during three strenuous hours of singing and dancing, the fanciful getaways of musicals shine. In movie musicals, the director can take the actors wherever they want in whatever fashion they can imagine. Think about “Chicago,” or “Hairspray” or “Mamma Mia.” None of those musicals make any logical sense, but they are based upon a regular series of events like in a real movie. Except the characters sing and dance. All the time. In “Chicago,” the dancing and singing are excused by Roxie Hart’s desire to be on stage and in the spotlight, so the musical numbers are her imagination running wild. In “Hairspray,” Tracy Turnblad wants ReAnne Utemark nothing more than to dance and sing on the WASHBURN REVIEW Corny Collins show, an after-school special showcasing the newest music and dance moves. Her singing and dancing is often related to the I recently went to the cheap theater to see show and, thusly, it kind of makes sense. “Mamma Mia.” I am not entirely sure why But still mostly not. I did this. I was fully aware that most of the Musicals are a guilty pleasure and it is hard cast cannot really sing and it was a to get away from them. Except, musical based on ABBA songs. That of course, the weird and twisted MOVIE being said, it was not absolutely Todd,” but I hardly count MUSICALS “Sweeney horrific and it was entirely worth that as a proper musical. The High my two dollars to see Colin Firth in School Musical franchise is also a platform boots and a sequined jumpsuit at the plague, but watch one of them, they are full of end, singing. uplifting songs and synchronized dancing that He’s come a long way since Pride and can draw anyone in. (I am not sure how you Prejudice: Extended Cut. would do this if you are not a 13-year-old girl. There was not much character development; If you rent them by yourself and you are not a the characters were too busy breaking out into tweener, you will probably look like a pervert.) songs at awkward times. However, this is not a Think about “My Fair Lady,” “West Side review, but a discussion of musicals in general Story” and “Wicked.” Sometimes, stories are and why I keep subjecting myself to them. just told better with a little song and dance. No There is something inherently fanciful about one knows why. Don’t question and don’t judge, musicals. They make you want to periodically just enjoy the weirdness and wonderfulness that dance about and break into song. They are are musicals. not intellectually demanding or full of hidden meaning, like some stage productions. I am thinking specifically of the Monty Python musical, “Spamalot.” There are some inside historical and literary jokes, but other than that, it is a bunch of songs about the knight’s adventure to bring a musical to the stage and ultimately find the Holy Grail. Those goals do not go together, but if you see the musical, you will understand. ReAnne Utemark is a senior history major. Particularly in movie versions of musicals, Reach her at reanne.utemark@washburn.edu.

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MONDAY, NOV. 24, 2008

In the Stands Top 10 changes in sports Mike Ditch, Jr. SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR

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3 decades of success: Bob Chipman came to Washburn 30 years ago as an assistant under Glenn Cafer, and has maintained a successful program ever since.

Sheldon Warmington WASHBURN REVIEW In his 30th year of coaching at Washburn, Bob Chipman’s name is as synonymous with Ichabod sports as our beloved mascot. The men’s basketball coach is once again at the helm of the program as the 2008-2009 season begins. The thing that makes this season most special for coach is the fact that this season marks his 30th as head coach for the Bods, a milestone achieved by few elite coaches in the NCAA. Robert Chipman hails from Flint, Mich., and as a youngster playing at Northwest High school, found what he thought to be his calling. Bob, as he is affectionately called, moved on from Northwestern High school to Flint Community College where he had a great two-year stint. The real story behind Chipman’s rise within the realm of basketball would not, however, begin to take shape until 1971 when he transferred to Kansas State University, home of the Wildcats. Under the tutelage of legendary coach Jack Hartman, Chipman averaged 5.3 points and 2.2 rebounds as a guard, and earned two letters over the two years that he spent there as a player. Chipman graduated form KSU in 1973 and under another legendary Washburn coach, Glenn Cafer, he got his ﬁrst taste of coaching. “I always wanted to be in athletics, I just didn’t think it would be coaching” said Chipman.

But what he didn’t know at the time championship in 1986 and was was that being Cafer’s assistant was runner-up in the NCAA Division II only the beginning of an illustrious Tournament in 2001. coaching career. He has coached seven allAfter three Americans, ﬁve short years of MIAA MVP’s being Cafer’s and 12 all-MIAA assistant, selections. Chipman was Currently, promoted to Chipman holds an head coach when impressive .720 Cafer accepted win percentage a new position among coaches as Washburn’s • Coaches 900th game at with at least athletic director. 30 seasons, an Washburn Tuesday vs. But it wasn’t until accomplishment Baker Chipman saw the that places him impact he could third all time in have on the lives • 646-241 (.720) overall NCAA Division of young men, II. record and the love and B e s i d e s appreciation for his collegiate basketball that • Third highest winning accolades, the Washburn Chipman has also percentage among D II f a i t h f u l had the esteemed coaches with 30 or more possessed, privilege of he knew that years of experience coaching at the coaching was his international calling. level. As a “Early in • 24 20-win seasons member of the my career I was USA basketball blessed with • 3-time MIAA coach of coaching staff, some success Chipman won the year that has carried gold medals throughout my in the 1983 career,” said • 2 national championship Pan American Chipman about Games and the appearances (1-1) his beginning 1989 University years as head Games, along coach. with a bronze Since taking over as head coach, medal in the 1991 Pan Am Games, and Chipman won a NAIA national over his international career has had

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the opportunity to coach hall of fame players Michael Jordan, Chris Mullin and Grant Hill. Despite Chipman’s seemingly spotless 30 years at Washburn he has seen his fair share of disappointments. “I’ve made a lot of mistakes and I still make mistakes today,” said Chipman. “But I’d have to say my biggest disappointment is when guys don’t make it, whether for academic reasons or they athletically could not maximize their ability. I take it personally and I feel as though I have let those players down.” This is a true testament to the level of personal responsibility Chipman has in relation to the individual wellbeing of his players. 30 years and a .72o win percentage is something that a typical coach would feel satisfied with, but Chipman is anything but a typical coach. As he enters this new season, Chipman seems to be as excited and enthusiastic as the first day that he took the reins of the men’s basketball program. “Physically, I feel better than I have in a long time, and I find myself being more excited with each passing year, which might be a sign that I’m getting senile after all,” Chipman said. “But with the level of talent that we have this year, I’m really excited about year 30.” Sheldon Warmington is a senior business and finance major. Reach him at sheldon.warmington@ washburn.edu.

Top 10 Things I’d Like to See Happen in Sports Before I Die: 10) Bob Knight coaching Allen Iverson. Which happens ﬁrst, Knight’s head exploding, or Iverson missing a practice? 9) NBA All-Star Weekend has P-I-G, Tip/21, and 3-on-3 instead of the NBA/WNBA game, three point contest, and dunk contest. You’re telling me you wouldn’t watch Kobe try to validate his P-I-G victory over Arenas? Hibachi! 8) Any venue that hosts a professional sports team must have either zero corporate sponsors in its name, or at least seven. You want to watch the Royals at Kauffman Stadium, or see the Chiefs’ exhibition game at Sprint Nextel Gillette Gatorade Fossil Microsoft Apple Magnavox Arrowhead Stadium? 7) ESPN Ocho. I love “Dodgeball” and ESPN already has six stations. Yes We Can! 6) All NHL games must be played outdoors. You get whacked with sticks, you can ﬁght, you could theoretically gash someone’s jugular with your skate, and yet you play on a rink of ice in a climate controlled arena? 5) The dissolving of the MLS and WNBA. Seriously, it’s been fun for the last 10 years, but only six people outside of the leagues would notice they were gone. 4) College basketball expanding the tournament to 128 teams. There are over 300 teams eligible for the Dance, and who couldn’t use more college tourney action? 3) The use of technology to replace tennis linespeople, baseball umpires, and football/basketball/hockey referees. 2) A three year moratorium on all fouls in soccer. You want to fall down like you’ve been shot by Cheney, then perhaps you should see what real pain feels like. 1) A college football playoff system. 8 teams, eight bowls, three weeks, EVERYBODY is happy. Mike Ditch, Jr. is a law school student. Reach him at michael.ditch@ washburn.edu.

Monday, Nov. 24, 2008 • Sports

Despite losing seven seniors, Blues hope to keep improving Dave Becker WASHBURN REVIEW

swath of destruction laden with MIAA opponents and setting a new school record with a seven-game win streak. The streak didn’t last long, as the The Lady Blues soccer team began Blues would soon lose to conference their 2008 season far from home on rival Truman State. The Blues rebounded and won the majestic isles of Hawaii, and their season ended last Sunday, far from the next three games, outscoring ophome on the high plains of Texas in the ponents 7-1 before heading into the second round of the NCAA Regional NCAA Regional Tournament in Canyon, Texas where they Tournament. faced West Texas A&M in Although the Blues SEASON first round. struggled early in the seaWRAP UP theThe Blues shot down son, losing five of their first the Buffs’ hope of advanc10 games, the team turned up the heat against Rockhurst Univer- ing to the second round with a double overtime victory. In the final game, the sity, winning 2-1 in overtime. “We started off rough,” said Jessica Blues again met conference foe TruMainz, senior. “But against Rockhurst man State. Truman had already beat we turned it around, everyone stepped the Blues twice during the regular seaup. We had trouble scoring, but we got son, and the third match-up turned out to be no charm as the Blues fell to the a few goals and we went from there.” After the Rockhurst game, the Bulldogs 2-1. After playing in the season finale Blues went on the warpath, leaving a

and wrapping up her Washburn career, Mainz chose not to place blame. “We’re not pointing fingers anywhere,” said Mainz. “We could’ve won our last game, but we didn’t. We won as a team and we lost as a team.” Despite losing seven seniors to graduation, Mainz sees the team as fit to accomplish goals next season and continue the proud tradition of the team. “There’s some girls that know they have to step up,” she said. “We’re graduating seven seniors, but I think they’ll be OK.” The Blues finished the season 15-7-2, marking the second 15-win season in coach Tim Collins’ tenure at Washburn. Dave Becker is a senior mass media major. Reach him at david.becker@ washburn.edu.

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Party like it’s ‘99: Lauren Henry and the Blues lost in the second round of the NCAA tournament, but not before making it further than any team in program history.

Blues crush Moundbuilders by 45 First round loss ends Miesner’s WU career John Henderson WASHBURN REVIEW

The No. 3 Lady Blues crushed the Missouri-St. Louis Tritons Wednesday night in the home-opener 73-50, and followed it up with another lopsided victory against Southwestern, winning 87-42 to improve to 2-0. The Blues fell behind early against UMSL and were losing by as much as three points (9-6) before Alyssa Mullen and Stevi Shultz knocked down two consecutive 3-pointers to take and hold the lead. The Lady Blues led by a whopping 17 points at the half, 38-21. Washburn shot 15-28 from the field to give them 54 percent field goal accuracy, as opposed to Missouri-St. Louis’ 9-28 (32 percent). Both teams were slow coming into the game after the half, but the Lady Blues wouldn’t let the Tritons Photo by Aaron Deffenbaugh, Washburn Review come closer than 15 points (40-25) throughout the remainder of the game. Roaring 20: The Lady Blues’ deep bench, including guard Hadleigh Meek, has helped Washburn shot 55 percent from the the team to a 2-0 start heading into Tuesday’s game against No. 7 Drury. field in the second half (12-22). The Lady Blues also hit 14-15 free throws ter participating in their first basketball tage over Southwestern College in practice the night before the game. throughout the game. almost every category. Washburn had Stanecia Graham led Washburn a 27-9 advantage in points off of turnThe Washburn defense was stifling, and the offense took advantage with 15 total points. Renata Germano overs for the game. The Lady Blues of their opponents’ mistakes to create also had double figures with 10 points gave up nine points off turnovers in extra scoring opportunities. The Lady in the game. Karla Tailele earned five the first half, but cleaned up their act in Blues turned 19 Triton turnovers into assists in just 12 minutes and Janice the second period and gave up none. 18 points, but gave up 13 points on 10 Bright was the top defender with four The Moundbuilders were domiof their own turnovers, even though steals. nated in the paint, allowing Washburn During the weekend, the Blues to score 46 points and collect 49 reWashburn had one more turnover. The Lady Blues had a huge mis- didn’t have any trouble cruising to an- bounds. Southwestern scored a mere match inside the paint, gathering 37 other easy victory. six points in the paint and had only 29 Washburn played in attack mode rebounds. Those offensive rebounds rebounds as opposed to UMSL’s 24. Alyssa Mullen led Washburn with 7 early and managed to build a 12-0 came in handy, giving the Lady Blues boards. Washburn doubled the Triton’s lead while Southwestern was unable 15 second chance points, but only proto score for the first 4:14 of the game. viding the Moundbuilders with four. points in the paint, 40-20. The Washburn bench proved to be Washburn held off a Moundbuilder The Lady Blues’ bench proved their a huge factor in the win, scoring 30 comeback to lead at the half 37-24. worth and scored 52 points. It is a rare The second half was even more lop- thing to have such a talented bench like points. Renata Germano and Alyssa Mullen were the major contributors off sided than the first. The Moundbuild- the Lady Blues, scoring more than half ers managed to shoot only 6-29 from of their team’s total points. Southwestthe bench, combining for 17 points. “I feel OK about my performance,” the field and a lousy 4-19 from three- ern’s bench only chipped in 16 points. said Germano. “I’ve been in the pro- point range. Washburn shot 20-36 Hope Gregory led all Washburn gram a while so I know the system and from the field and an incredible 6-11 players with 8 rebounds and 15 points, what coach McHenry wants. And I from behind the arc. The Lady Blues including four 3-point goals. Renanta can’t do it without my teammates, they also out rebounded the Moundbuilders Germano and Karla Tailele both had 28-13 in the second half, and closed 11 points. help me out a lot.” Soccer stars Jessica Mainz and Lau- the game with an 87-42 win. Please see BLUES page B6 The Lady Blues had a huge advanren Henry both played in the game af-

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ously offensive weapons. All-around those two are 1-2 on the list of great players since I’ve been here.” Miesner finished her career with 1,510 kills, 1,857 digs, and 1,823 The NCAA Tournament can be points which ranks third, second, and tough. In volleyball, like in most third respectively in Washburn’s hissports, it’s either win or go home. The tory. “Monica is probably the best volNo. 10 Washburn Lady Blues did the latter Friday night in Emporia, losing leyball player I’ve ever played with or 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-15) to No. 12 will ever play with,” said Hampson. Although the team is losing some Central Missouri in the first round of experience with the seniors, they are the South Central Regional. “We didn’t have a very good week gaining six newcomers for next year’s of practice leading up to it,” said Chris team, including four hitters, a defenHerron, head coach. “Our kids weren’t sive specialist and a setter. The incoming freshman for next into it as much as they needed to be. Their preparation wasn’t that good. season are Jessica Fey from Crete, Let’s put it that way. Every team’s got Neb., McKayla Gowen from Grand a different personality. This team’s Island, Neb., Hillary Hughes of Black personality didn’t understand what it Earth, Wis., Jessica Copp of Lee’s Summit, Mo., Sami McHenry of Totook to get to another level.” The Lady Blues, who were making peka, and Abby Wittman of Salina. “We like that class a lot,” said Hertheir fifth straight NCAA Tournament ron. “That class is really appearance and the sixth in going to be a really good seven years, struggled on ofLADY BLUES class for us. I think all are fense, having an attack pergoing to contribute to our VOLLEYBALL centage of .105 compared to team. I think there’s prob.239 for UCM. ably three of them that The loss for the Lady can come in and impact our program Blues not only ended the team’s season immediately. They’ve got a chance to at 30-6 and 15-5, but also the careers of three seniors in Monica Miesner, start in their first year.” Herron said someone to watch will Stephanie Nitz, and Carolyn Raines. be Copp, who was a high school All“The last game is always hard beAmerican and won the award of best cause you know you’re not going to get to play with some of the girls volleyball player in the greater Kansas again,” said Kate Hampson, junior set- City area. “The way coach recruits, he tries to ter. “At first the attitude in the locker fi nd players that are better than what room was emotional. It always is. It’s going to end sometime. It just ended a he already has,” said Hampson. “Or players that are going to push the playlittle early.” Miesner, a fifth-year senior, was a ers he already has. So he’s a great retwo-time All-American and made a cruiter. I know the girls coming in are pretty good dent on the team’s record very talented and are definitely going to help our team out next year.” book. “You’re losing probably the best all-around player we’ve ever had,” said Herron. “I think [Dani] McHenry was right up there in that category. Those two kids did everything. They Eric Smith is a senior mass media maplayed defense. Were precision pass- jor. Reach him at eric.smith1@ ers. They were decent blockers. Obvi- washburn.edu.

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BLUES: Strong post play lifts team Continued from page B5 Jessica Mainz, starting her first game this season, provided the Lady Blues with four assists. Hadleigh Meek also had four assists off of the bench. Brette Ulsaker led WU defenders with two blocks and a steal. The strengths of the Lady Blues have become obvious in the early games of the season. They have an 86-53 rebounding advantage on their opponents this season, and they have scored 60 more points in the paint. The Lady Blues have 42 assists in two games, while their opponents have only 12. The field goal percentage for the Lady Blues on the season is 50.8 percent, and opponents are only shooting 31.1 percent from the field. “These first few games have shown us what we need to work on,” said Germano. “We could do better on defense and our organization on both sides of the ball could use some fine-tuning as well.” The Lady Blues play No. 7 Drury in Lee Arena Tuesday night. “We are very excited to play in this game. [Drury] beat us last year so we are determined to prove that we can beat good teams.“

Marshall Arts is an illustration by Chris Marshall. He enjoys enrollment, sports and long walks on the beach. Reach him at christopher.marshall@washburn.edu.

John Henderson is a freshman mass media major. Reach him at john.henderson@ washburn.edu.