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Jan. 20, 2009

College Hill snags sub shop Travis Perry WASHBURN REVIEW After months of preparation, patience and diligence, the College Hill development northeast of campus has bagged its first business.

Submarina, a California-style sub shop, is not just a new sight for the area, but for Topeka, the state, and the Midwest as well. In fact, the nearest franchise to the fledgling eatery is in Tennessee.

All things considered, Craig Underhill knew he’d be taking a risk when he, along with his wife Belinda, decided to purchase the franchise.

“We were kicking around the idea of starting our own business for about a year and a half,” said Underhill. “It’s a little bit scary.”

But Underhill said he was able to come up with several reasons to jump in headfirst.

Seven thousand reasons, to be exact.

The proximity to Washburn University was a driving force behind the decision to move into College Hill, and the focus on creating a youthful environment in the store is evident. Submarina sports a bright, colorful atmosphere, several flatscreen TVs are mounted on the walls, and with free WiFi on its way, Underhill has worked to make Submarina an attractive spot to students.

The new business has also become a family-affair of sorts, with Underhill’s son, Kyle, serving as store manager, and daughter Rebecca helping out on the weekends. Both are Washburn students.

Submarina opened its doors Jan. 9, and is planning what C. Underhill called a “soft opening.” The plan is to give his staff plenty of time to learn the product and get up to speed before doing a bigger grand opening and actively advertising to the public.

C. Underhill was adamant about making a customer’s first experience with the sub shop an enjoyable one and, so far, attracting them has not been an issue. He estimated 50 percent of the customers they’ve had since opening have been from those living in the College Hill Apartments.

Being located within walking distance is a big plus for many of them. Ultimately, both C. Underhill and K. Underhill agree that Submarina’s opening bodes well for the development of new businesses in the area.

“We’re hoping to be the first in a set of dominos to fall,” said K. Underhill.

Henry McClure of McClure Real Estate couldn’t agree more. McClure has helped see through the College Hill development process, and is touting Submarina as a major building block for the development. “[Submarina’s] design will be the cornerstone for how College Hill is going to develop,” said McClure.

While McClure couldn’t release any details, he did say several potential businesses had toured Submarina to see the potential for the retail spaces offered in the new development.

Travis Perry is a senior mass media major.

Reach him at travis.perry@washburn.edu.

Photo by Travis Perry, Washburn Review

Made to order: James Sanders (right) prepares sub sandwich orders for Washburn students (left) Phil Sanders and Tyson Sterling. Submarina has been open since Jan. 9, and is the first business in the new College Hill development.

Sub Bites

Submarina is the first business in the new College Hill development, and has been open since Jan. 9.

A 10 percent discount is offered to students with their iCard.

More than half of Submarina’s business has been from College Hill residents.

Annita Huff retires from financial aid

Richard Kelly WASHBURN REVIEW

After holding the position of Financial Aid Director at Washburn since July 1, 1997, Annita Huff retired December 15.

Prior to her time to Washburn, Huff was part of the USA Group in the Kansas office. She also was involved at Kansas State University and University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Throughout her many years of financial experience, Huff received numerous awards and honors for her endeavors and was often commended for the work she did.

“She’s developed a wonderful

foundation for our office,” said Gail electronic within the financial aid office.

Palmer, Associate Director of Financial “Annita always seemed to know Aid. “We’re always working as a team, what was going to happen in the banking and we’ve continued to do so, because of industry before it even happened,” said what [Huff] did during her time here,” Ellis. “She foresaw things before they got Huff had many qualifications during bad and always made sure what she did was the right move.” her time at Washburn, and Huff’s retirement has she also helped the university FINANCIAL left the job of Financial Aid advance. Recent woes in the AID Director vacant at this point. banking industry, along with a significant transitional point in technology The ongoing search for a new director is and communication, were just some of underway, but no information has been what Huff dealt with on a regular basis. released as to who the candidates are, or if She also played a vital role in helping any have been chosen yet. No date is set as Washburn to become a direct lender of to when the new director will be chosen.

“With what was done in the time that loans to students for financial aid, and she helped with the transition from paper to [Huff] was here, there are some big shoes

to fill for the next director who comes in,” said Ellis. “They’re going to have to be ready.”

With her retirement official, Huff now has numerous awards and honors to look back on in retrospect, and she can remember with pride the groups to which she belonged. While some bring great light to their accomplishments, Ellis and Palmer agreed that Huff was always very gracious about the things she did.

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

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Review’s View

Obama’s administration to offer hope for frazzled, apprehensive country President elect Barack Obama was excited about Obama’s optimism. If he sworn in Tuesday, January 20, using the can get people excited about their country same Bible president Abraham Lincoln and care about their government, then the was inaugurated with. It is an historic day country will be able to correct itself, rather and one that will be a staple in the next than stagnate.

President George W. Bush, all pretzel generations of history books.

It is also, however, the beginning of a jokes aside, was a detrimental president long and hard road for President Obama. to the country. Not even necessarily President Obama was elected because because of the things he did, but the he promised change from the Bush people he surrounded himself with. His regime and change for Americans facing latest approval ratings, 22 percent, show a downward-spiraling economy and how poorly his choices reflected. Dick increasing international tensions. Fixing Cheney, shooting people in the face jokes aside, was unethical, immoral all of that, while addressing issues like stem-cell research, REVIEW’S and he overstepped his bounds as vice president. the prison at Guantanamo Bay VIEW

President Obama and socialized health care, is a will not be immune from tall order for a man who was only elected to the United States Senate in mishaps, missteps in judgement or bad circumstances. His approval ratings will 2004.

Those reservations aside, the intelligent, probably ebb and flow regularly. But, capable and willing President Obama President Obama will expect something might be one of the best things to happen from the country, rather than just buying to this country in the last few decades. stuff we do not need to keep the economy In his latest video address, he reminded afloat. He will expect Americans to work the country of the first president, George with him to help fix some of the country’s Washington and the peaceful changing of problems. There is a reason he uses power that has followed 43 times. Obama pronouns like “we” and “our.” Americans said he and his team were prepared to “hit should participate in their country and take the ground running” in order to help right an interest in how it is being run. To meet the economy and untangle foreign policy. this end, President Obama has posted his We disagree with the mainstream weekly addresses on his Web site, Change. media’s love affair with the now-President, gov and on YouTube. He is reaching out to particularly during his campaign. people, rather than waiting for people to The media should be asking pertinent find him. questions and not allowing people to be Obama will not fix everything. Nor will swept up in a blizzard of hopeful words he meet everyone’s every expectation of and big promises. That being said, we are him. Nevertheless, will continue to make

people interested in government who were not interested before. He is willing to work to “move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and progress at home,” he said in his video address. He will help this country.

President Obama’s election and inauguration was a proud historical moment for Americans in United States history. He believes his election to be a continuation of the American democratic tradition and one that he intends to preserve. We congratulate President Obama and wish him well on his upcoming term. He is a smart, thoughtful politician, which is a welcome change from the last eight years.

The views expressed in the Review’s View are those of the Washburn Review editorial board, and not necessarily the views of Washburn University.

MARSHALL ARTS Marshall Arts is an illustration by Chris Marshall.

He enjoys knock knock jokes, as well as jokes about George Bush and the Toronto Raptors.

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Jan. 20, 2009

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WSGA establishes Food Services Committee Travis Perry WASHBURN REVIEW

The Washburn Student Government Association is giving students the chance to offer Chartwells Dining Services some food for thought.

The newly formed Food Services Committee is searching for students with a desire to help influence change on campus.

Chaired by Whitney Philippi, WSGA president, the goal of the committee is to examine student opinion in relation to the performance of Chartwells Dining Services, offer suggestions for change and evaluate Chartwells’ willingness to improve and change to students needs.

Philippi said the committee will

consist of four students, with at least one non-traditional and one commuter, two members of the Washburn Residence Council, one to two members of the Student Bar Association and three to four members of WSGA. Applications are available outside the WSGA office in the lower level of the Memorial Union. The application deadline is Jan. 30.

“This committee is not here to get rid of Chartwells,” said Philippi. “That could be were out next action is, but that’s not where our goal is.”

The timeline for the committee is an extensive one, spanning both spring and fall semesters of this year. After formation, the immediate goal of the committee will be to gather public opinion

through a variety of methods, including focus groups, town hall meetings and health inspections. Chartwells will then be given the summer to make any necessary changes, and in the fall the committee will evaluate Chartwells’ performance and willingness to change. Hypothetically, Philippi said, if Chartwells’ does well, it will be commended for its actions, and if it does poorly, WSGA will take the necessary steps to ensure the university’s contract with Chartwells is reevaluated.

Matt Beadelston, director of dining services, has been in contact with Philippi and other WSGA executive staff members about the committee, and thinks it’s a great idea.

“For us, it gives us a good sense of

what the students are looking for,” said Beadelston.

While Beadelston wasn’t sure what to expect from students, Philippi was more direct.

“I think when you ask for the general student opinion, you’re going to get the ones with complaints,” said Philippi.

Ultimately, neither will have a concrete idea of what comes next until student opinion is gauged and more information is gathered. Beadelston said anything suggested by the committee would be taken into consideration and that Chartwells would see what it could do.

Travis Perry is a senior mass media major.

Reach him at travis.perry@washburn.edu.

Choosing the right student organization James Ahrens WASHBURN REVIEW Seth Froese, freshman, wasn’t sure what to do when he wanted to get involved at Washburn. He wanted to be active, but he didn’t know who to talk to. He heard about student government, so he decided to talk to people involved with the Washburn Student Government Association.

“I know more people just from campaigning for [WSGA] than I had expected,” said Froese.

Students starting classes this semester are finding many opportunities for involvement. The campus is full of opportunities to get involved, but many students are unaware of the various organizations, groups and clubs available to serve them. Some, like Student Activities and Greek Life, are set up to have students work alongside faculty to create what ultimately becomes campus life. Anyone who wants to have an in depth student experience should look into joining groups, helping organize events or giving services.

SAGL is a hub used to connect campus organizations with students.

Anyone wishing to get involved should go to the office on the lower level of the Memorial Union. Marsha CarrascoCooper, director, can help any student seeking more information.

SAGL organizes 114 student clubs and organizations. Each organization must register to receive benefits associated with being an official entity. The most important benefit, said Carrasco-Cooper, is the exposure that clubs get on the SAGL Web site, http://www.washburn.edu/getalife, which is updated daily.

One of the highlights that CarrascoCooper emphasizes is the Activities and Majors Fair. She said this event is a big recruiting tool for organizations which otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to show students how to get involved. The event shows what might be appropriate clubs and activities for students. The biggest problem many students have is not getting involved. Carrasco-Cooper said apathy is the greatest opponent of initiative and leadership. She continued by saying not every student needs to be a leader in the traditional sense of the word, but there are so many ways to get involved that there is really no excuse not to use the facilities and services that Washburn offers.

“Employers are no longer looking for just grades,” said Carrasco-Cooper.

“Employers are looking for world experience.”

She went on to say employers are looking for transferable skills. They are looking for students who get involved, effectively manage their time and engage in events, meetings and specifically targeted paths.

One clear example of a targeted organization is the student-led American Medical Student Association. AMSA is for pre-med, dental and similar undergraduate work. John Mullican, associate biology professor, said that AMSA can help students find study partners, meet people quickly and gives an opportunity to talk to upperclassmen.

“AMSA exposes you to opportunities that will help make you more competitive to get into medical school,” said Mullican.

AMSA is committed to supporting medicine and other health fields, but clubs exist in most departments on campus.

Washburn has 121 registered student organizations Extracurricular activities are a great way to enhance a resume Students who join organizations tend to be more connected on campus

For more information, see the Student Activities and Greek Life office Mullican said the biology and chemistry clubs provide outstanding benefits. He suggests students keep a journal or log of their campus activities so graduate schools can look at contacts, involvement and other job-pertinent information. Mullican said these extra-curricular activities are important additions to Washburn’s academic opportunities.

In a similar line of thinking, Joel Bluml, director of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, said getting involved is essential. The SRWC recruits students during Blueprint and makes presentations during Junior and Senior Days. This makes the SRWC one of the largest student

employers on campus. Applications are accepted year-round, but applicants are advised to apply the summer before classes begin because employment process at the SRWC starts early in the fall semester.

The SRWC is flexible for students’ benefits. Bluml said students are obligated to maintain their class loads while working, but students can choose their own hours.

The SRWC is available for any student to use.

“We’re here to support the student,” said Bluml.

James Ahrens is a senior mass media major.

Reach him at james.ahrens1@washburn.edu.

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Bods continue up and down season, give up 15-point lead in loss at ESU Sheldon Warmington WASHBURN REVIEW Since the last time most students were on campus, Washburn’s men’s basketball team has played some of the greatest battles on the hardwood this side of the recession.

The Bods have racked up a 5-5 record since Dec. 13 against top notch teams like the infamous Hornets of Emporia State and eighth-ranked BYU-Hawaii, who they had the privilege of playing at McKinley Gymnasium in Hawaii.

The break started off with back-to-back wins on Dec. 13 and 17 against Truman and BYU-Hawaii respectively. The Ichabods were poised to push their winning streak to four games, but fell short when the Chaminade Swords proved too much to handle for Bob Chipman and the Ichabods in their second game of the Hoop N Surf Classic.

The game against Chaminade also marked Covier Carter’s first game in the Ichabod blue. His finished his debut appearance with one assist, one rebound and one steal in 10 minutes of action.

After returning to the continental United States for a Dec. 29 trip to Missouri Western, the Bods the out of ICHABOD found state rivals a tough BASKETBALL matchup, which resulted in a 7672 loss. The team found redemption just two days later when they demolished Fort Hays State by 16 points in Lee Arena.

Their joy was short lived once again because they lost their first contest of 2009 to Central Missouri 73- 64. The Bods rounded out the three game homestand with their biggest win of the season so far against Southwest Baptist.

BSU’s Matt Rogers is possibly the most highly recruited Division II player in the country. The 6”10, 210 lbs center from Doniphan, Missouri has been attracting NBA scouts wherever he plays, and coming

hard and make a real push as we enter these last couple of games of conference.”

In what seems to be a reccurring theme, the Bods struggled after coming off the huge win against the Bearcats, losing to Missouri Southern 82-67. The up and down season continued when the Bods returned home to take on Pittsburg State, where Washburn made short work of the Gorillas with an 85-73 win.

The team entered a highly anticipated trip to Emporia State with some momentum, but lost the contest 85-75 to the Hornets, who now stand second in the conference behind SBU. “Emporia is a very tough environment to play in, but after being up by 14 points we fell behind defensively,” said junior Moriba DeCoteau. “We allowed them to get hot and put the game out of reach.”

To date, DeAndre Eggins leads the team in scoring with just over 17 points per game, followed by fellow Arkansas-Little Rock transfer Lekheythan Malone, and senior Darnell Kimble who average 13.4 and 11.5 points per contest.

The Bods (10-7 overall, 6-4 MIAA) look to take bounce back yet again from the loss on Saturday, when the team travels to NebraskaOmaha (12-4, 6-3) for what should be an evenly matched contest.

Photo by Aaron Deffenbaugh, Washburn Review

Andre the Giant: DeAndre Eggins leads Washburn in scoring with 17.5 points per game. Despite scoring more than 20 points seven times this season, the Bods have won just three of their last seven games. off a 12-game win streak, his team seemed poised to run away with the MIAA title.

Lekeythan Malone and Covier Carter, with 21 and 14 points respectively, had other plans for the Rogers’ led Bearcats.

The loss was the first of the season for

Spades Tournament

SBU, who had already notched a road win at Utah and a 35-point victory at Emporia.

“We’ve proved that no team is physically better than us,” said Carter. “But we still need to come together as a team, work

Single elimination tournament played in pairs. self-officiated and scheduled

Sheldon Warmington is a senior business finance major. Reach him at sheldon. warmington@washburn.edu.

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New year brings new problems for previously unbeaten Blues missed a few calls on some plays because you can’t really hear. It was just a tough day for us.”

The Lady Blues did have a bright spot in the week when they beat Pittsburg State 74So far, 2009 hasn’t treated the Washburn 55 last Wednesday in Lee Arena. The victory, Lady Blues basketball team very well. After secured by a 24-3 run in the final minutes of beginning the season 12-0 in 2008, the team the game, was the 14th in a row against the has struggled in the new year, losing three Gorillas dating back to the 2001-02 season. out of five games, including Saturday night’s “I like our fight, I really do,” said coach 85-78 road loss against rival Emporia State. Ron McHenry. “The group that finished the The Lady Blues other two losses of the game fought like crazy. They really played season have been even more heart-breaking, every play for the last seven minutes and losing to Central got after each other and Missouri in overtime “ got after them. I thought at home, 79-77 and they finished the game I like our fight, I falling to Missouri there really well.”

Southern in Joplin, Janice Bright had a really do.

59-58. week to remember. It In the Emporia began Wednesday when State game, as she scored a careerwell as many other high 29 points against Ron McHenry conference road Pittsburg State shooting Lady Blues Coach games this season, 12-17 from the field the Lady Blues have 4-6 from behind ” include failed to shoot well. the arc.

On Saturday night, “[Bright] had a good the Washburn women game,” said McHenry. “She’s playing well. shot 27 percent from the field in the first half She’s got her head up. This team’s trying to and 37 percent for the game. find her more. Some times she turns down The Washburn women were in the game shots that I’d rather her take at the end of in the first half despite the bad shooting, but the game. She has a feel for what’s going on. trailed 36-26 at the half. After falling behind You got a player that is playing well and is by as many as 16 points to the Hornets in that confident we need to make sure she gets the second half, the Lady Blues made a a lot of touches.” comeback getting within five with under a However, that was just the beginning minute left. But that was as close as they as Bright set another career-high Saturday would get, as the Hornet women hit their at Emporia when she scored 31, shooting free throws to close it out. The loss for the 15-15 from the free throw line. According Lady Blues ended their four-game winning to wusports.com, her 15 free throws tied streak against the Hornets. a Washburn single-game record held by “We played a decent game last night,” Shelley Foster when she hit 15-16 on Feb. said assistant coach Toni Gross. “We just had 18, 1995. some spurts in there where we didn’t handle some situations. Everybody played pretty physical. It’s just a different atmosphere Please see BLUES page 12 when you go to Emporia. The girls probably

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Grand theft: Janice Bright has carried the Lady Blues all season, but the team has lost three of their last five games after starting 12-0. Bright has averaged 25 points per game in the five game stretch.

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Kansas to perform at White Concert Hall with orchestra PRESS RELEASE

vocalist Billy Greer and David Ragsdale on violin/guitar. Confirmed special guest appearances include original founding guitarist Kerry Livgren and former lead The legendary rock group Kansas guitarist Steve Morse. will team with the Washburn University The return to the White Concert Orchestra for a concert and the creation Hall stage is significant as it served as a of a live concert DVD on Feb. 7 at White frequent performance site for the band Concert Hall on the WU campus. from the early 1970s. Formed in Topeka The event, which will commemorate in 1970, the band’s self-titled debut the band’s 35th anniversary, album was first released in will feature musical highlights Kansas appeared on the UPCOMING 1974. spanning the collective Billboard charts for more than CONCERT 200 weeks during the 1970s catalogue with performances by special guests and the 50-piece and 1980s, while playing to Washburn University orchestra. Tickets sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout are $75, $100 and $200 and are available North America, Europe and Japan. The only at http://www.kansasband.com. All band has sold more than 30 million albums ticket purchases will include a final copy worldwide, including three multi-platinum of the anniversary DVD, “There’s Know releases, one platinum live album and Place Like Home,” upon its release, at no eight gold albums with hit singles “Carry additional charge.

On Wayward Son” achieving gold status Kansas features founding members and “Dust In the Wind” reaching gold Phil Ehart on drums, Steve Walsh on sales status in 1978 and again in 2005 with keyboards/vocals, Richard Williams digital download sales. on guitar with long time bass player/

Movie buffs should give Hoffman a “Chance”

comedies geared toward the aging Leia Karimul Bashar baby boomers set. Admittedly, I WASHBURN REVIEW went into the theater expecting to In “Last Chance Harvey,” be bored by the aging stars, but I Dustin Hoffman plays Harvey was pleasantly surprised to find Shine, a flailing jingle writer myself sucked into the characters’ residing in New York who attends lives.

Hoffman shines in his role his daughter’s wedding in London.

Upon arrival, however, he finds out as an aging man who realizes it his daughter has chosen to have may be too late to make amends with his family, and Thompson is her stepfather walk perfect as the acerbic her down the aisle.

MOVIE Kate. Although the Completely humiliated, story itself isn’t always REVIEW Shine leaves as soon as engaging, the chemistry the wedding is over, between Hoffman skipping the reception to catch his and Thompson makes up for the plane on time. flimsy script. Their characters’ Unfortunately, the plane leaves witty banter is insightful and without him, and when he calls thoroughly entertaining. Overall, work to explain his situation, his I think even college students will boss refuses to take pity on him find something to like about this and fires him over the phone. Shine movie. It’s a great date movie. decides to go to a bar to drink and It’s even good if you’re alone try to forget about his problems. and feeling down, and just need At the bar, he meets a woman who to see something that will make works at the airport named Kate, you feel warm and fuzzy all over. played by Emma Thompson. The Thanks in large part to Hoffman two hit it off, and soon they find and Thompson’s endeavors, “Last themselves changing each other’s Chance Harvey” is a movie chock full of hope and whimsy. lives.

Like “Nights in Rodanthe,” and Leia Karimul Bashar is a senior “Something’s Gotta Give” before mass media major. Reach her at it, “Last Chance Harvey” is among leia.karimulbashar@washburn. a growing number of romantic edu.

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‘Unborn’ uninteresting

Andrew Dunlap WASHBURN REVIEW I recently sat through 87 minutes of boredom and confusion watching the recent horror film “The Unborn.”

The following paragraphs may contain spoilers, but if you haven’t yet seen the movie, I strongly urge you to read this instead. The film has an eerie feel to it, the cinematography and effects are probably the only good thing about the film. Aside from lead character Casey, played by Odette Yustman (ABC’s October Road) and Gary Oldman (“The Dark Knight,” “Harry Potter”) as a rabbi, it’s a no-name cast, the performances are all flat and the dialogue seems forced, which places much of the blame on the writers.

The biggest issue I take with the film is the plot and character development. Despite shaky dialogue and a lead actress struggling to perform, a film can still be worth seeing if its plot and message are concrete. This, however, is not the case with “The Unborn.”

The movie trailer leads viewers to believe the characters are being haunted by an unborn child, which sounds ridiculous in the first place, but for some reason I saw it anyway. After the first scene where she is running and chases a creepy child and a dog wearing a white mask into the forest (which is creepy and hilarious at the same time), it pans out that there is some sort of child haunting Casey. She finds the white mask worn by the dog half-buried in the ground, and when she pulls it out it is attached to a jar containing a rather large fetus suspended in liquid.

It appears this unborn child is somehow haunting Casey for the majority of the film. The child she babysits in the movie is somehow caused to act possessed and frightening, and the performance

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of the creepy neighbor boy is one of the scariest aspects of the film. I’m not sure what it is about children in scary movies often being the most frightening.

The plot unfolds as Casey continues to see things and has several dreams about her mom, who killed herself a few years earlier. Casey’s eye starts to turn blue and she goes to a doctor, where it is revealed that she might have a twin. Come to find out she does, only it died in the womb (surprise surprise). But the plot does not stop twisting there. She rummages through her mother’s things in the basement and finds a photo and an article about a Holocaust survivor who lives in a nursing home in town. Casey decides to seek her out.

It turns out the old woman knows what is happening to Casey. An interesting back story unravels -- entirely too late in the film -- involving experimentation on twins at Auschwitz during the Holocaust. We learn the origin of how the child that is haunting Casey became possessed. It’s not until this point that Casey learns the creepy child is simply possessed by a demon, and now the demon wants to possess Casey.

The old woman reveals some methods to fight it off and Casey seeks out a rabbi (Oldman) to perform an exorcism on her. The plot only accelerates into some action during the exorcism scene, when the demon is suddenly able to possess anyone it pleases.

Some more ridiculous things happen and the movie ends on an easily predictable and lame note.

I won’t proceed to reveal the film in its entirety. If after reading this review you are still interested in seeing the film, then more power to you.

Andrew Dunlap is a senior mass media major. Reach him at andrew.dunlap@washburn.edu.

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Drumlines follow example of King “Drumming for the Drum Major” concert celebrates life of civil rights leader Brandon Bills WASHBURN REVIEW

Nothing beats a good drumline extravaganza.

Six Topeka drumlines came together at White Concert Hall on Thursday night for “Drumming for the Drum Major,” a concert to celebrate the life and philosophy of Martin Luther King, Jr. CAMPUS The drumlines CONCERT from Seaman Middle School, Hayden, Shawnee Heights, Seaman High, Topeka West and Topeka High played to a packed house. Seaman Middle School was the first middle school drumline to be included in the concert.

In its fourth year, “Drumming for the Drum Major” was sponsored by Living the Dream, Inc. and Washburn Multicultural Affairs. It was part of Living the Dream Week, a series of events around Topeka

Photo by Matt Wilper, Washburn Review

All together now: All six schools combined on stage to put on a huge finale in their tribute to civil rights leaders Martin Luther King, Jr. on Thursday night. All proceeds went to charity. in the week leading up to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. “Drumming for the Drum Major” refers to a sermon titled “The Drum Major Instinct,” delivered by King at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta,

regarding the instinct, as King described it, to be important and out in front, not for selfish reasons, but rather for justice, peace and righteousness.

Dona Walker, Washburn Multicultural Affairs director and Living the Dream

representative, said the theme of the concert fit with their mission.

“It celebrates unity—that we can all come together,” said Monica Augusto, cochair of the event and Living the Dream board member. “It’s about giving the youth something positive.”

“Though it’s officially a non-competitive event, each drumline competes to put on the best show,” said Sal Cruz, drumline instructor at Topeka High School. “It’s a blast. Everybody brings something different to offer.”

The students enjoyed the opportunity to play with other drumlines and watch their performances.

“The best part is working with other drumlines,” said Micah Reynolds, Shawnee Heights sophomore, cymbals.

“You get to see other people’s type of music,” said Tyler Gentry, Shawnee Heights senior, bass drum.

Admission to the event was two canned goods or $2. The canned goods and proceeds will go to local food pantries and charities.

Brandon Bills is a senior mass media major. Reach him at brandon.bills@ washburn.edu.

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