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Wireless Internet available in res living ReAnne Utemark WASHBURN REVIEW
their WUAD information from Bennett Computer Center room 104. This is also the information to access the computers in Mabee Library and other computer labs on campus. Students in the residence halls will be a In previous years, Information Systems little more mobile this year with wireless and Services required a scan of computers Internet in the dorms. While the campus that would be connected to the wired wireless, the tsunami network, has been Internet in the dorms. This scanned the open to anyone with a washburn.edu computers for viruses that could pose a e-mail address, the potential threat. new WUStudent This scan will network will be not be required WUAD information available encrypted for more of the computers in Bennett Computer Center, security. connected to the According to wireless Internet, room 104. Kevin Halgren, but Halgren said assistant director for he recommended system and network services, there will be that students still have their computers two networks for students to use, one will scanned. Students can have their be encrypted, WUStudent, and one will computers scanned during Move-In Day, be unencrypted, WUPublic, but users will or they can go to Bennett. still have to register their wireless device “We are trying to do this as a service, as before they can use WUPublic. Users opposed to a mandate,� said Halgren. of WUStudent will be required to get Also, technicians will help students get
online through the wireless network and answer any questions. The wireless network will be faster than the wired network, according to Halgren. While the wired network provided 10 Mbps, the wireless will provide up to 54 Mbps. Halgren said that most access points on campus, both in the dorms and out, would provide access to both WUPublic and WUStudent. Representatives from ISS will be on hand during Move-In Day to help answer questions and provide help with the new system.
ReAnne Utemark is a senior history major. Reach her at reanne.utemark@washburn. edu.
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Bicycling good for health, environment Columnist advocates Critical Mass, not drinking and pedaling Andrew Roland WASHBURN REVIEW If you haven’t biked down the left lane of Wanamaker with 12 people on a Friday afternoon, your entire college experience has been wasted. Critical-massers usually ride a loop throughout central Topeka starting at 5:30 or 6:30 p.m., depending on the season. We make a slow ride through town, enjoying both the journey and the company. Rides like Critical Mass are essential to college life because they reveal the central truths of the universe: biking is fun, gas is expensive, and nothing feels better than a cold beer at the end of a good, long bike ride. Think about riding your bike as a child. Aside from being chased by dogs and maybe falling a time or two, I’m sure your memories are happy. The tragedy of modern life is that we transition from a memorable and fun method of locomotion to transportation. In other words, we have changed from moving ourselves to simply being moved. There is nothing quite like a good ride to emphasize that life is about the journey, not the destination. Depending on how old you are, your more youthful memories may involve cruising with your amigos in your first car. If you still do this, chances are you danced The Robot to a Garth Brooks tune at your cousin’s wedding. The truth is, gas wasting isn’t cool anymore, but driving aimlessly with your friends still is. Until Toyota releases a Prius with rumble seats and a hemi, your bike is the best choice. Many choose to enjoy a nice, cold beverage at the end of the day. The trouble is, you haven’t truly enjoyed that drink unless you’ve just gotten off your bike. As far as I’m concerned, you haven’t been getting your moneys worth from your local drink-dispensing establishment unless your bike is parked outside. Additionally, if your drink of choice happens to be high in carbohydrates, you can consider it fuel for your pedal power. It’s worth your while to check out Critical Mass.
Andrew Roland is a senior public administration major. Reach him at andrew. roland@washburn.edu.
Don’t want to be turned into road gravy by an SUV? Keep your spleen intact by following these helpful hints: • Illuminate your path. No, finding your way doesn’t require dressing in an orange robe and dancing with tambourines. Instead, throw a couple lights on your bike. • Learn some hand signals. Lots of drivers signal to bicyclists with their middle fingers. I find that using standard hand signals tends to keep single-finger “hints” to a minimum. • Wear a helmet. You look better with helmet hair than you do being scraped off the street with a snow shovel. • Take your twin-wheeled engine of mayhem down to the Boobie Trap at 6:30 p.m. on a Friday and join Critical Mass Topeka, the raddest bike gang in town.
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‘Pineapple’ takes stoner comedies to new high ReAnne Utemark WASHBURN REVIEW
It isn’t often that my mom and I can both talk about a shared cultural experience. However, “Pineapple Express” is the Cheech and Chong for my generation, just without the van of marijuana catching on fire and a lot fewer uses of the word “man” at the end of sentences. I wasn’t sure if I really wanted to pay the $9 to see the movie. Then again, I also don’t want to pay $9 for a movie, but that is beside the point. After getting over the sticker shock of a movie, a bag of popcorn and an Icee, I MOVIE prepared myself for a dunderheaded REVIEW comedy about a couple of high guys. Which was, indeed, what it was, but the comedic talent of Seth Rogen and James Franco made it totally worth it. Rogen and Evan Goldberg of “Superbad” fame wrote the script, but the script would have been ho-hum without precise timing from the two main characters. Rogen plays Dale Denton, a process server who smokes pot and serves legal documents to unsuspecting people. Franco plays Saul Silver, Dale’s dealer who seems to be looking for a friend. After selling Dale a new kind of weed, Pineapple Express, Dale witnesses a murder and Dale and Saul are thrown into a war between drug cartels. While on the run, they smoke, sell and fight their way through an adventure, which leads to a marijuana warehouse going up in smoke. The physical comedy is hilarious and the dialogue is great, and is more intelligible than “Anchorman,” ironically.
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Rogen and the rest of the Judd Apatow crew that brought us classic films like “40-year-old Virgin” and “Knocked Up” are the comedy troupe to replace Jim Belushi and Chevy Chase. Will Ferrell was something to tide us over. Perhaps he peaked, once you have seen Mr. Ferrell in his underwear once or saying something about the Baby Jesus, watching it again just makes you feel a little sad that a guy in his forties is running around in tightywhiteys. Funny is something that cannot be lost in time of war or recession. Barack Obama keeps going on about hope and change, which I think are important, too.
Nevertheless, a good laugh every once in awhile makes everyone feel better. So, this was a stoner comedy and while not brain food by any means, it is hilarious and probably worth the $9 you have to pay to see it. I am slightly ashamed to admit it, but Rogen really pulls off the paranoid while Franco plays the stereotypical bud fiend. See Batman first, though.
ReAnne Utemark is a senior history major. Reach her at reanne.utemark@washburn. edu.
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They’ve got the beat: (below left to right) Drumline members David Wingerson, William Arasmith, Kelsey Cook and Lucas Whippo pound-out another practice session.
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Washburn’s opening ceremonies for Freshman are helpful in many scholarly ways. They help incoming students get used to their new surroundings. The Review also offers some guidance about the restrooms on campus, if you can hold it, wait until you can get to one of the following.
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Plenty of potties: (left to right) women’s bathroom in Stoffer Science Hall, men’s bathroom in Memorial Union and men’s bathroom in Stoffer.
Chris Marshall WASHBURN REVIEW When freshman arrive at Washburn, they are provided with simple tips such as “go to class” and “do your homework.” This need to know information may help some students, but there is one thing every University attendee does: poop. The instruction given at orientation is important, but not nearly as valuable as the knowledge that Henderson’s bathrooms don’t contain urinals. Every student’s college experience, from undergrad to non-
trad, can be improved with a single list. Rest easy Ichabods, because after 143 years, that vital list has finally been compiled. Every major building’s bathrooms have been ranked on a scale of 1-5 toilet paper rolls based on cleanliness, exclusivity (privacy), size, smell and convenience. So without further ado, here are the top five spots to do a number two. 1. Bennett Computer Center After living at 17th and Mulvane for the past year, this has become a sentimental favorite. Personally, it was the best location possible to take a quick break on the walk home from Memorial Union. Despite
relentless attempts to remain unbiased in the judgments, this bathroom still took a proverbial dump on the competition. Bennett scored just two rolls in the convenience category because it is the only bathroom in a building few people ever use. However, the lack of visitors helped contribute to cleanliness, exclusivity and smell, drawing fours and fives in all three categories. Air fresheners sit on top of fire alarms and stall partitions, proving the building’s janitors went the extra mile to improve the room’s overall aroma. This is the biggest men’s bathroom at Washburn, and when it comes to dropping a deuce, the only thing better than space is the peace of mind that nobody else will walk in on the process. Bennett earned a total score of 20 rolls, confirming my early beliefs that the computer center has the B.B.O.C: Best Bathroom on Campus. 2. Memorial Union (by the Corner Store) Judging by traffic in the area, this is probably the most used bathroom at Washburn. As a matter of fact, two men walked in as I was examining the urinals. The cleanliness and “new bathroom smell” make up for the frequency of visitors, giving the Union’s top water closet 19 total rolls. This was the only bathroom to challenge Bennett in size, and the fresh appearance was nearly enough to make it Washburn’s best. Gary, the University’s
favorite staff member, sets the standard for what it takes to maintain a clean building. Even after repeated usage, the bathroom still smells like bleach. 3. Memorial Union (basement) The Union janitorial staff comes through again. Clearly, this is an older bathroom than the two highest scorers. It is slightly smaller than the others and features old, brown stalls. However, it is kept clean and the antique style gives it a sense of tradition. Because of the proximity to student organizations like WSGA, this bathroom’s users know they are urinating in the same room as the student presidents and leaders who came before them. The only thing missing are plaques that read “Bowhay” and “Shald.” 4. Cafeteria Anybody who sits down for a nice meal from Chartwell’s knows this bathroom is here. That explains why I wasn’t aware this bathroom was here. The location is optimal for any student who just enjoyed the cafeteria’s Great Wall Chinese food, and promptly needs to let it out the other end. Considering thousands of people eat right outside the bathroom, the smell was tolerable and the floors were spotless. 5. Carnegie Hall The education building makes a surprise appearance on the prestigious list. Most people don’t visit this bathroom because of its location in an obscure building, and they are missing out. This is one of the smallest bathrooms, but the strong scent of Glade is enough to break the tie with Stoffer (Washburn’s newest bathroom) and vault the secluded stalls into the top five with 16 rolls. Mmm. Education smells good!
Chris Marshall is a senior Mass Media major. Reach him at christopher.marshall@ washburn.edu.
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With more people going to the Web for their information, the Web is a vital part of student publications. Come apply and get experience for an ever-changing media world.
8- 3 p.m. - Move-in Day (LLC)
4-5 p.m. - Convocation (White Concert Hall) 5-6:30 p.m. - All Campus Picnic (Washburn A & B/Union Lawn) 7:30-9 p.m. - LOL-Greek Sponsored Event (Washburn A & B) Your college experience starts tonight as the Memorial Union and the Washburn Greek community present the sixtime college campus, Comedian of the Year! Buzz Sutherland’s quick wit and unmatched charisma are sure to entertain at an evening you’ll never forget. Come meet friends as you enjoy “Laughing Out Loud”.
Thursday, August 14
9:00-9:30 a.m. - Bod Blast Check-in Starts (SRWC)
Applications are in the Student Publications office in the lower level of Memorial Union
9:30-11 a.m. - Playfair (SRWC) Let’s get this party started right! Come meet your new best friends at WU and have a great time! Playfair will be hosting an entertainment event that will get you excited to be the newest Ichabods. This is where it all begins so come be a part of our campus unity and school spirit! 11:30-2 p.m. - Student Services Fair (Washburn A & B) The Expo will provide an excellent opportunity for students to explore the many resources on Washburn’s campus. Professionals from across campus will answer all your questions. Come find out how to succeed in your classes, as well as what you can do for entertainment on the weekends. Be sure to ask lots of questions and collect valuable information. There will be representatives from the Mabee Library, the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Student Activities & Greek Life, Personal Counseling and Career Services just to name a few.
Wellness Center and come away with lots of cool stuff. Participate in the Fitness Frenzy (group exercise demonstration), three point shooting contest, volleyball serve, rock climbing and other activities. The first 30 people to participate in the Fitness Frenzy will receive a free SRWC t-shirt. The first 20 people to try the Rock Climbing Wall will receive a free t-shirt as well, so don’t be late! We recommend you dress for success, comfy clothes and tennis shoes. Don’t forget your WU ID!
Friday, August 15
1-4 p.m. - Wacky Washburn Can you paint a picture of a house blindfolded? How about bowl a strike down a hallway? Get to know Washburn’s campus and socialize with faculty and staff during this interactive event. Teams will navigate their way through campus, stopping at various offices and departments to complete a wacky task. Have a great time meeting new people while engaged in the opportunity to win great prizes. Do you have what it takes to be the wackiest Bod of them all? 4-5 p.m. - Honors Reception
7-9 p.m. - WU Fest (Union Lawn) The Memorial Union lawn will be turned into WU’s own Festival of FUN! There will be fun games, good music, great food and representatives from a variety of Washburn’s student organizations. There will also be some great giveaways! Be ready for a great time!
After WU Fest: Traditions Night (LLC Lobby) Feel the Ichabod spirit! You and hundreds of your new closest friends will be at the LLC Lobby celebrating Ichabod pride. Learn what it means to be an Ichabod and all the fun that it can be! You may be the lucky one to win Washburn gear like tshirts and foam fingers and more.
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8 a.m.-noon — WU in the Community Topeka will be your home for the next four years. “WU in the Community” is a great way to see Topeka and do something good for your new neighbors. Washburn students, faculty, and staff are invited to join WSGA and LinC (Learning in the Community) in making a difference in our capital city. Lunch will immediately follow our service day. T-shirts will be given to all who participate. This half day event is your chance to help rebuild the community through service projects across the city. Some projects include neighborhood revitalization, youth service work, working with the homeless, home improvement work for the underserved, or working with people with mental illness. During the 2007-08 school year approximately 450 Washburn students participated in LinC sponsored red service activities. The 2008-09 school year promises to be filled with service activities that exceed any in the past. Meet on the north side of the Living Learning Center. Noon-1 p.m. — Lunch/Tunes at Noon (Union Lawn) It’s time to celebrate a great morning of service! Come enjoy some of CAB’s Tunes @ Noon live music while you eat a yummy lunch provided our Washburn Greek Community. Washburn University’s Greek community and CAB are anxious to get to know you all! Lunch is free to all WU in the community participants.
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7-10 p.m. - Casino Night (Washburn A & B) Feel the excitement and glamour of the Las Vegas Strip for free at the Campus Activities Board 8th Annual Casino Night! Play blackjack, craps, roulette, poker, and many other casino games on regulation size tables. Enjoy mocktails and snacks while meeting other WU students at this great event! You will have the chance to win some great prizes- so don’t be late!
Sunday, August 17
4:30-6:30 p.m. - Get Ready Rally (Lee Arena) Welcome to the sights and sounds of true Ichabod Spirit! Get Ready Rally is your personal introduction to the traditions, people, and history of Washburn. Come meet our Washburn Athletes, learn our fight song and feel the WU spirit and pride! It’s a perfect evening to enjoy some entertainment, get a great meal and get to know your 1,000-plus new best friends. Our night will be full of giveaways so you don’t want to miss this! Dinner will be $5. Cash or I-Card will be accepted. After G.R.R.: Sundaes on Sunday (LLC Lobby) Enjoy delicious ice cream sundaes courtesy of Residential Living. We’ll be wrapping up our wonderful Bod Blast week by giving out our big prizes! Bring your enthusiasm and your appetite for a yummy evening snack at the LLC full of memories and laughter! Information provided by www.washburn. edu/future/admissions.
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Easy recipes from Mom
If there’s one thing students miss most after leaving home, it’s Mom’s wholesome meals. It probably isn’t a good idea to room with your mother just for the sake of good food, but there has to be an alternative to ramen noodles and Easy Mac. That’s where news editor Travis Perry’s mom comes in.
Easy Taco Salad
2-4 servings (seasoned meat can be divided into individual servings and frozen. Reheat in microwave for a quick meal.) Ingredients:1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey or chicken) 1 pound taco seasoning, any flavor or brand Crumble meat into a microwave safe container. Cook meat just until pink color is gone. Stir in the seasoning packet, and any additional water if needed. Continue to cook meat another 1-2 minutes until thoroughly cooked and hot. Layer meat with any of these additional ingredients: Lettuce, onion, tomato, cheese, jalapenos, tortilla chips, salsa, sour cream, guacamole.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup bleu cheese salad dressing 3/4 cup Franks Red Hot pepper sauce 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup crumbled bleu cheese 1 bunch celery, cleaned and cut into 3-4 inch pieces 1 box crackers Heat chicken and hot sauce in a skillet over medium heat, until heated through. Stir in the cream cheese and dressing. Cook, stirring until well blended and warm. Mix in the shredded cheese and crumbled bleu cheese, and transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on Low setting until hot and bubbly. Serve with celery sticks and crackers. (Can be made in microwave. Mix all ingredients until well blended and heat through. Serve immediately from microwave or transfer to a small slow cooker to keep warm.)
Recipes courtesy Travis’s Mother
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Senior offers some advice to new students Travis Perry WASHBURN REVIEW
College has a very cyclical-feel about it at times. As I enter my senior year at Washburn, I am nearing the end of my four-year journey and there are those who are just beginning. Over the last three years I’ve learned a thing or two about survival here at Washburn that I would like to pass along. Go to class I know this seems like a given, but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen people fall flat on their face simply because they didn’t show up in the class they’re paying to be enrolled in. Now I’ll be honest, I’ve skipped my fair share of classes. Am I saying to have a sparkling attendance record? Most certainly not, as the ability to skip out on class whenever you feel
like it is one of those collegiate rights-ofpassage that everyone should experience at some point. Besides, I’ve done my fair share of playing hooky. Ultimately, you’re already paying an ungodly amount to go, so you might as well have your butt firmly-planted in a seat when class starts every now and then.
Listen to professors Believe it or not, the person with a terminal degree speaking to a class full of bored freshmen actually does know what they’re talking about. They didn’t get their position by sheer luck, and if you want to do well in the course, you might as well jump through the necessary hoops they lay out for you. In the end when you have to show up in their office begging for a one-percent bump in your grade to keep from failing, professors are far more likely to listen to someone who has made a good-faith effort to do well in a class.
Mirrors centerpiece of art exhibit Reflections of creativity will be the centerpieces of the exhibition, “Art Works: The Magic of Mirrors,” open Sept. 6 to Oct. 3 at the Mulvane Art Museum, Washburn University. The exhibit will open with a free public reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5. Approximately 50 local and regional artists have modified a variety of types and styles of mirrors to create their works of art, with expressions ranging from whimsical to elegant. The exhibit is fashioned after the previous exhibitions, “Sweet Charity” and “Come Back to the Table,” for which artists gave new personality to chairs and tables. All art work will be available for purchase through silent auction during the run of the exhibition Sept. 6 to Oct. 3. Final bids will be accepted during an auction event set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, in the Washburn Room of the Memorial Union. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the Mulvane’s exhibition and education programs. Tickets for the Oct. 4 auction event are
$50 per person and must be purchased by Sept. 19. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, beer and wine will be served. The exhibit and Oct. 4 event are organized by the Friends of the Mulvane Art Museum to benefit the Mulvane Art Museum. Museum hours (beginning Sept. 2) are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; and 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. No admission is charged. (The museum is closed Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays through August.) The museum is closed major holidays. The Mulvane Art Museum is located on the Washburn University campus at 17th and Jewell Streets, adjacent to White Concert Hall. No admission is charged. For additional information, call 785-6701124, e-mail mulvane.info@washburn. edu, or go to www.washburn.edu/mulvane/.
Ultimately, they’re the ones running the show, and no amount of complaining about how “you’ve paid to be there” will give you any more power. Don’t bite the hand that grades you.
made friends with them if I hadn’t kept an open mind. The ability to do-so is the single most important factor in meeting new people. Freshmen, your first week or two here, don’t be afraid to knock on random doors in the residence halls just to say hello, or ask if you can sit with a group of unfamiliar people. Knocking on doors can quickly lead to meeting great people, fun times and, in one instance, a random outbreak of singing Bowling for Soup’s “1985.” In the end, though, there really is no exact formula to a great college experience. If your thing is chilling in the library, go nuts. If you enjoy attacking your friends with diminutive cans of body spray, go for it. But if your favorite pastime is blowing up toilets in a field with a shotgun, well that’s just plain weird. But hey, if it works, do it.
Keep an open mind When I began attending Washburn in Fall of 2005 as a scared freshman, I had no friends here. Nearly everyone from my graduating high school class had gone to a small college in my home-town, or to Kansas State University. Nothing is quite as intimidating as going from an environment where you’ve had a solid support structure for the last 18 years to starting over from scratch. Less than two weeks after moving into the Living Learning Center, though, I had netted a group of around 10 different friends, all from different backgrounds. Some of them were quiet, some were overly-dramatic, Travis Perry is a senior mass media major. but they were all great people, but I never4:42Reach him at travis.perry@washburn.edu INT.8268_Washburn_5.67x10_BW 10/12/06 PM Page 1
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