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Ben Fitch Lauren Eckert WASHBURN REVIEW

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Unite, Progress, Excite: Caley Onek and Lucas Mullin announce their candidacy for president and vice president in the 2010 WSGA election. Onek and Mullin’s slogan is “Unite, Progress, Excite,” which illustrates the objectives set for their term, if elected.

2010 WSGA election candidates announced Michelle Boltz WASHBURN REVIEW

The new candidates for the 2010 Washburn Student Government Association’s presidential election were announced Feb.3 at the Capitol Building in the old Supreme Court Room.

Running for President is Caley Onek, who is currently the vice president of WSGA. Onek is a junior, and has a double major of business marketing and sports management. Onek, from El Dorado, Kan., has worked in the administrator’s office for three years and is involved in a number of organizations. She enjoys being at Washburn and loves serving the student body.

“We have the best jobs in the world,” said Onek. “We want Washburn to be the best it can be.”

Her vice presidential candidate, Lucas Mullin, feels the same about his time here at Washburn. Mullin is currently the WSGA chief of staff and was a president of the Greek Council.

Mullin is a junior majoring in public

administration. He worked in Washburn President Jerry Farley’s office for two years, and is from Eureka, Kan. The theme of their campaign is, “Unite, Progress and Excite,” a slogan that ties into the objectives they’ve stated for their term if elected. They want to maintain a relationship between students and faculty, progress forward, work toward sustainability and make Washburn a great experience while reaching out to more students.

Also up for election during the March 3-5 WSGA elections will be 27 senate seats. Washburn students will be able to see candidates and cast their votes online.

“I’m excited for students to get involved in the election process for this year as they have a big voice in the future direction of Washburn University,” said Garrett Love, current WSGA president.

Michelle Boltz is a freshman mass media major. Reach her at michelle.boltz@ washburn.edu.

WTE takes hit from WSGA Mikki Burcher WASHBURN REVIEW

Washburn students rejoice, all those prayers about the WTE may have finally been answered.

Jan. 27, 2010, the Washburn Student Government Association unanimously passed a resolution supporting the Faculty Senate’s passage of Agenda Item No. 09-25 WTE Recommendation. This item, if passed, will make the oft-maligned Washburn Transformational Experience optional for incoming Washburn students.

As the senators discussed the issue, research done last spring shed some light on the feelings of the student body. The passed resolution cites statistics saying that nearly 89 percent of students thought the program should become optional or held a negative opinion of the program.

“The senators represent the entire student body of Washburn, so the student body really sways our vote,” said Danielle Hunter, WSGA senator.

One of the concerns of the senators was the amount of time it took to complete a WTE. The leadership and community service options of the WTE require 150 hours of time, and the other two options are just as time consuming, said Nicole Perkuhn, WSGA senator. The senators discussed the burdens that students already face with homework, class time and jobs.

“A lot of non-traditional [students] have jobs and families, and they may not have time to do the WTE,” said Perkuhn.

Another area of concern was how the WTE is affecting retention, said Hunter. The passed resolution said that nearly 15 percent of students left or chose not to attend Washburn because of the WTE. The resolution was not passed

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without debate covering both sides of the issue, said Hunter. Arguments for keeping the WTE were that it sets Washburn apart from other universities of similar size and gives students opportunities that they may not otherwise have access to. But these arguments were outweighed by the benefits of making the WTE optional.

“We’re not going to lose any of our prestigiousness because we don’t have a mandatory WTE,” said Perkuhn. “We can set ourselves apart in other ways.

Both Perkuhn and Hunter are optimistic that making theWTE optional will benefit both students and the university.

“It’s a win-win situation,” said Perkuhn. “The people who want to do it can, and those who don’t want to do it don’t have to.”

Mikki Burcher is a senior mass media/ English major. Reach her at mikale. burcher@washburn.edu.

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WSGA promotes CAN Emporia competition.

During the spring semester, DavidJohn Tiemens, a business student, was denied access to the general statistics regarding the success rate of students in Applied Calculus, a prerequisite class for entrance in the School of Business.

According to the Kansas Open Records Act, class statistics are considered public records and are therefore public domain. However, when Tiemens sought these records from Kevin Charlwood, chair of the math department, he was told that class performances were not open for public consumption.

“I didn’t do well in the course, but no one did well,” Tiemens said.

“I was thinking, ‘is it me or do I just hang out with dumb kids?’”

Tiemens went to the School of Business in hopes of acquiring the records, which include the number of Ds, Fs and withdrawals from the class by the entire Applied Calculus class. He was redirected to the math department.

Tiemens sent an e-mail to the math department specifically requesting D,F,W statistics relative to class size per professor, for the last three years. In an e-mail reply from Charlwood, Tiemens was asked about his need for the data, if he was conducting some kind of research study and was told that further details would be needed before thinking about trying to set up a meeting to discuss the statistics.

The Kansas Open Records Act states that “All public records shall be open for inspection by any person, except as otherwise provided by this act, and suitable facilities shall be made available by each public agency for this purpose.”

As Washburn University falls

under the definition of public agency, dents to access such records. the institution is required by law to “This would allow students to proabide by the guidelines established fessor shop,” Tiemens said. “Maybe it in the KORA. Exceptions that would will expose a problem in the departallow the denial of records include: ment, and in the long run strengthen if the public agency has reason to be- the program. But I would just rather lieve that the requests are intended the college do what it needs to do.” to disrupt other essential functions “We don’t give out an end-of-theof the agency or if the request places semester report,” said Nancy Tate, assoan unreasonable burden on the pub- ciate vice president of academic affairs. lic agency in producing the records.

According to the KORA, the uni“I don’t know of any exception versity could decide whether or not to disclosure,” said Mike Merriam, to populate specific statistics regardadjunct media ing drop rates law professor “ upon student reand practicing quest, since the Maybe it will lawyer, “but I record does not would need to exist already, expose a problem know the reaand a fee could son for denial.” be imposed. in the department In fact, Ken“Could it and strengthen the neth Hackler, be done? ProbUniversity Counably. Could it program. sel, said general be done easily? grades are open No,” Tate said. to the public and Tate said she - David-John Tiemens absolutely covwas only conStudent ered under the cerned with the KORA. Hack” possibility of reler said Tiemens vealing personal should have student informasought the protion, and so such prietor of the records—in this case, records would need to be populated Wanda Hill, vice president of admin- in the aggregate—by course. But she istration and treasury, but any institu- also said she thought students had tional record is public domain, there- little need to see how their peers were fore, when grades are submitted, they performing, suggesting judgements become public domain. General grades be based only on individual grades. can be accessed by anyone, but any “Maybe [Tiemens] should identifying or personal information consider if he is cut out for would need to be redacted, he said. the business school,” she said.

Hackler said the reason for denial is likely simple—Charlwood was un- Ben Fitch is a senior mass media major. aware of the KORA, which is not a Reach him at benjamin.fitch@washburn. reason to hold the University liable. edu. Lauren Eckert is a junior mass media But the question that re- major. Reach her at lauren.eckert@ mains concerns the need for stu- washburn.edu.

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News • Wednesday, February 10, 2010

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Black Student Union brings guest speaker

Women’s Basketball Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center 5:30 p.m.

grams to the community, Walker Jill Lira wants people to understand deepWASHBURN REVIEW er than just the month of February that Black history is celebrated.

February is national Black His“Black History Month is an imtory Month, but for students, faculty portant time to highlight history. There and staff in the Washburn community, is a broad range of ways to celebrate it is an important time to celebrate his- but it is important to keep history and torical attributes in the Black culture. issues now in forefront,” said Walker.

Dona Walker, director of the Walker also feels as though hisMulticultural Affairs office and the tory can sometimes be underrated. adviser for the Washburn Black Stu“Sometimes people take peodent Union, said they have booked ple who know history for granted Bryon Embry to present “The and some people may think they Whistle that Changed America.” know something that may or may The presentation details the not be right but it is important that story of Emmett Till, a young man people know history,” said Walker. who was murdered in August 1955 Audrey Victor, junior, feels because it was thought that he whis- as though cultures in America are tled at a white woman on the streets. constantly being examined unEmbry ties Till’s story to people in der historical circumstances. the past, present and even the future.

“Whether it be Black History Carter G. Woodson began Ne- Month or Hispanic Heritage Month, it gro History Week in 1926, which in is really a never-ending understanding turn lead into an entire month dedi- that people’s diverse backgrounds afcated to celebrate Black history. The fect their everyday lives,” said Victor.

Washburn Black Victor also Student Union is “ acknowledged helping spread the importance the celebration of education.

Black History of Black History “It is imporaround campus tant to recognize Month is an and the Topeka other people’s c o m m u n i t y. heritages and important time to The organicultures espezation is involved cially in the highlight history. in numerous student envievents featured by ronment. What Student Activities better place is - Dona Walker and Greek Life. there to learn director, Multicultural Affairs The 15 members than on camof the group prosaid Victor. ” pus,”Embry vide community will service and raise present “The money to bring Whistle that different performers to campus for Changed America” Monday Feb. students and the community to enjoy. 22, 2010 at 7 p.m. in the Bradbury The Black Student Union recently Thompson Alumni Center. Admishosted a movie night in the Learning sion will be a cash donation toward Living Center but knew the commu- Haiti Relief or one canned food item nity would be looking to Washburn for for the Washburn Student Government events during the month. By bringing in Association’s event “Can Emporia.”

Embry, Walker wanted to emphasize the The Washburn Black Stuimportance of understanding history. dent Union meets every Tuesday “I think Black History Month is at 8:30 p.m. in the Blair Room important not only for students but also of the Living Learning Center. for the Washburn and the Topeka communities,” said Walker. “I think the community really looks to Washburn in instances like this to do programming Jill Lira is a member of the advanced and it is important we get the word out.” newswriting class. Reach her at jillian.

Along with bringing in pro- lira@washburn.edu.

Men’s Basketball Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center 7:30 p.m.

The history of Morgan

Wednesday, February 10 Women’s Basketball Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center 5:30 p.m.

Men’s Basketball Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 11 Wake Up With Washburn Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center 7:30 a.m.

Presentation: How to make the Career Fair work for you!

Vogel Room, Memorial Union 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

General Faculty Meeting Room 100, Henderson Learning Center 3 p.m.

Debate: Did Jesus rise from the dead?

Washburn Room, Memorial Union 7 p.m.

Friday, February 12 Resume Roadshow Main Level, Memorial Union 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Diversity Matters Seminar Vogel Room, Memorial Union 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

NAMI Washburn Sweetheart Dance Washburn Room, Memorial Union 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday, February 13 Mulvane ArtLab Family and Community Day Event Mulvane Art Museum 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, February 14 Open Gym Dance Studio, Petro Allied Health Center 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, February 15 Tuesday, February 16 Mardi Gras Buffet Washburn Room, Memorial Union 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

Faculty Planning Dinner Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center 5:30 p.m.

Illuminated Manuscript Art Class Mulvane Art Museum 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, February 17 Economic and Investment Outlook Breakfast Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center 7:30 a.m.

Career Fair Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Brown Bag International Lecture International House 12 p.m.

Don’t see your event in the calendar? Call the Review newsroom at 670-2506 to have your event included in an upcoming edition. It’s FREE.

Matthew Leeper WASHBURN REVIEW

For more than 50 years, Margaret Mulvane Morgan Memorial Hall has been an unavoidable stop on Washburn’s campus.

The building, which houses many key offices including financial aid, admissions and the business office, was completed in 1956 after two years of construction. It was designed by Williamson Loebsack and Associates and built by the M.W. Watson Construction Company. At 70,000 square feet, it was home to economics, philosophy, sociology, history, modern languages, English and education as well as the library. Morgan Hall contained 28 faculty offices, 12 classrooms, one lecture room and three seminar rooms. The price tag: $1 million.

Half of the money needed to build Morgan Hall was given to the university by the estate of the late Harrison S. Morgan, a Topeka banker. Over the course of his life, Morgan gave more than one million dollars to Washburn.

The building was named in honor of his wife Margaret. Both Morgans were heavily involved with the university, as well a s several other members of their f a m -

ily, many of whom served on the board of trustees. At the dedication of Morgan Hall on Feb. 5, 1956, portraits of both the Morgans were unveiled in the entrance of the building.

“May Washburn always be worthy of their generosity and confidence,” said David Neiswanger of the Board of Trustees.

A decade later, Morgan Hall survived a tornado that destroyed several buildings on campus and caused $100 million in damage to the city of Topeka. In 1967 an addition was made to Morgan Hall to help rebuild the campus. The $700,000 west wing added 32,000 square feet to the building including classrooms to replace those lost to the tornado.

Also added to Morgan Hall in 1967 were the four clock faces attached to the sides of the tower in the front of Morgan Hall. The clocks were provided by an anonymous donor and the Altrusa Club, an international executive and professional women’s service organization that participates in a wide variety of civic projects. The clocks were intended to help with the renovation of the campus and replace a clock destroyed by the tornado.

Morgan Hall has changed throughout the years, yet it remains a staple on campus. The generosity of the Morgan family has been felt for more than 50 years and will hopefully never be forgotten.

More information on Morgan Hall or the Morgan family can be found in the archives at the Mabee Library.

Matthew Leeper is a writer for the Washburn Review. Reach him at matthew.leeper@washburn.edu.

Vice President’s Press -paid for by WSGA-

Washburn! We need YOU to help “CAN” Emporia!

Can Emporia is an annual competition against Emporia State where both schools compete to collect canned goods. Proceeds will go to our local food banks through Project Topeka and victims of the Haiti earthquake.

Canned goods can be brought down to the WSGA office and other locations across campus NOW through FEBRUARY 23rd! Or, even easier, you can just pay cash or write a check to WSGA and put “Can Emporia” in the memo. On February 24th, we go to Emporia for our Lady Blues to get revenge on the Hornets and our Bods to win once again. You can ride a bus to the game, get a free ticket, and get free pizza by contacting Taylor McGown (taylormcgown@ gmail.com). At halftime of the men’s basketball game, the losing school’s Student Body President will get pied in the face!! And have you heard about the awesome prizes??

PRIZES INCLUDE: 25 cans (or $10) = One of our SWEET Can Emporia T-shirts!* (shirts will go quickly so contact us soon to get the size you want!)

5 cans (or $2) to be entered into a drawing to win a Garmin Nuvi GPS AND receive a WSGA Gift Bag with fun prizes for YOU! (You may also pay $12 or bring in 30 cans to get your t-shirt AND be entered to win a Garmin!)

We will be tabling at the next 3 home basketball games (Feb. 10th, Feb. 13th, and Feb. 20th) so next time you go home, grab some cans from your pantry or make a trip to Wal-Mart. Our community is in need so let’s help, Washburn!!

If you have any questions, please contact us at office@mywsga.com or call the WSGA office at 785-670-1169.

Thanks for your support and GO BODS!!!

Caley Onek WSGA Vice President

Honor societies reward students Washburn provides honor societies for students across all disciplines, majors

burn in 1983. Students are selected and there is no application process.

The Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society accepts the top 7 percent of juniors and 10 percent of seniors. Students are nominated by the campus organization and it sends out nomination letters.

“Last Fall we organized and coBrian Dulle sponsored a talk by a Black African Jew from Uganda who talked about their WASHBURN REVIEW community’s efforts to develop interThroughout the years at Wash- faith education and a fair trade coffee burn University there have been dif- co-op," said Jennifer Ball, an associate ferent kinds of disciplinary honor professor of economics. "It was a really societies for all different majors, wonderful opportunity for students.” different years in school and exThe Washburn University chapcellence in academic standing. ter of Psi Chi was chartered in 1968.

The Alpha Lamda Delta Honor To become a member a student must Society is open to new freshmen who be a psychology major with the first complete a minimum of 12 letter-grad- semester of their sophomore year fined hours during their first fall semester ished. Applicants must have completand have at least a 3.5 overall GPA. ed at least nine hours of psychology.

Mortar Board Senior Honor So- Psi Chi is responsible for a wide arciety is a national honor society that ray of community outreach, fundraisrecognizes college seniors for distin- ing and service projects to help their guished ability and achievements in members, university and community. scholarship, leadership and service.

Beta Alpha Psi looks for degreeDuring finals week Mortar Board pass- seeking undergraduate students and es out candy in Mabee Library to help non-degree post-baccalaureate stualleviate stress among the students dents who have declared a concentrastudying inside. To be elition in accounting, finance gible, students must have an or information systems.

HONOR overall GPA higher than 3.0.

A luncheon WednesSOCIETIES day, Feb. 17 at noon in The Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society was nationthe Shawnee Room of ally founded in 1921. Stuthe Memorial Union dents are invited if they have at least will provide interested students 12 hours in history, with a 3.2 GPA in with information about the group. history courses and a 3.0 overall GPA. Pi Kappa Delta is a national forenPhi Alpha Theta hosts a range of talks sics honorary program that upholds the and forums on topics ranging from cur- educational value of collegiate forenrent issues to general historical interest. sics competition. Pi Kappa Delta helps The LinC Scholar/Bonner Leader host the biannual Nall Speak-Off, the program began in 2001 with 16 schol- Washburn debate tournament, and ars. Applications for joining are ac- supports the Washburn debate team. cepted through April 1 for the followThe Beta Beta Beta Biological ing fall. Each fall the group enrolls 20 Honor Society is a society for stunew scholars to replace the 20 program dents that seeks to encourage scholgraduates from the spring before. The ary attainment in the field of Biolprogram is open to any undergraduate ogy. It desires to cultivate intellectual and is competitive. In just two years interest in the natural sciences and to these scholars commit to complet- promote a better appreciation of the ing 900 hours of community service. value of biological study. The proFor math students the Kappa Mu gram aims to stimulate scholarship, Epsilon Honor Society was chartered disseminate scientific knowledge in 1947 at Washburn University. To and promote biological research. join, a student must be nominated by The Sagamore Society was faculty. A student must have complet- founded in 1912 by student leaded three semesters of college course- ers to promote the university’s welwork, ranking in the top 35 percent of fare by emphasizing superior inteltheir class. A student must have com- lectual, social and moral values in pleted three mathematics courses, in- student life. Each spring Sagamore cluding one semester of Calculus, and selects up to 18 students who exemmaintain at least a 3.0 GPA in all math plify the values of community and courses. Washburn University has an university service, leadership, scholexcellent record of having top placers arship and good moral character. in the student paper competition each year, both regionally and nationally.

For English majors who have a 3.0 GPA in all English classes Brian Dulle is a sophomore mass media there is the Sigma Tau Delta Honor major. Reach him at brian.dulle@washSociety. It was chartered at Wash- burn.edu.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 • News

Union event provides opportunity for aid

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CAN Emporia 2010

Photo by Tesa DeForest, Washburn Review

Photo by Mike Goehring, Washburn Review

Drops in the bucket: Dollars flitter lightly to the bottom of a donation box as students pass by to receive free coffee. The money raised from this combined event went to the American Red Cross for Haiti relief. A group of 19 Washburn students will soon visit Haiti.

Robert Burkett WASHBURN REVIEW

Recently, events in the poverty-stricken nation of Haiti have inspired campus groups to action in an attempt to do something to help the citizens of Haiti.

Last month Haiti, which according to United Nations statistics, is one of the five poorest countries in the world and the poorest country in the western hemisphere, was struck by a magnitude seven earthquake. Several aftershocks of 4.5 and stronger came in the following days.

The resulting damage from the earthquake provided an opportunity for

Washburn’s students to do something to help those effected by the disaster as hundreds of thousands are reportedly dead and just as many, if not more are without the basic necessities of life.

In the case of Washburn’s Learning in the Community (LinC), plans had been in place prior to the earthquake for students to travel to Haiti in an upcoming trip to participate in work to help a medical clinic on the poverty-stricken island.

“Dr. [Rick] Ellis was spearheading a trip ahead of time but that was put on hold after the earthquake since we didn’t want to put students in a dangerous situation,” said Kristine Hart, community services coordinator for LinC.

Those plans have now turned to the current events occurring in Haiti as LinC has received support from 19 students to volunteer for a trip being planned for a later date to help with rebuilding Tom Anderson’s clinic in Haiti.

Anderson is a Washburn alumnus who now resides in Santa Barbara, Calif.

“Anderson usually goes down to Haiti about four times a year,” said Hart “Students who go would be working with him to help get the clinic back up and running.”

Outside of LinC’s efforts, other parts of the campus have been active as well. Alpha Phi sorority set up a table in Memorial Union to solicit funds to those passing through the Union.

Can the Hornets: President Jerry Farley and WSGA President Garrett Love kick off CAN Emporia, a competition between Washburn and Emporia to donate canned goods for charity. Washburn hopes to defeat Emporia for the third consecutive year.

Campus Ministries assembled health care kits of basic items like soap and sterile hygiene items to send to Haiti.

Business Services in Memorial Union also took the opportunity to combine already planned events, namely winter union days, to help if it could.

“We had already set our union days schedule in motion, so we set out a jar to see what we could do to help out,” said Janel Rutherford, assistant director of Business Services.

Other events off campus took place as well with community schools like Randolph Elementary using its “100 days of school” event as an opportunity to raise money by having students bring 100 coins to school for planned activi-

ties. Afterward the coins were collected and donated to Haiti relief efforts.

For Topekans who enjoyed the night life Jet ultra lounge also hosted a benefit Thursday night that was sponsored by both LinC and Washburn. The event featured 11 different acts ranging from rap to rock and was emceed by Dj 151 and DJ Hawk.

All organizations that have raised money thus far on campus have funneled it to either the American Red Cross or Oxfam America, organizations able to put the money to use in Haiti.

Robert Burkett is a senior mass media major. Reach him at robert.burkett@ washburn.edu

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Opinion • Wednesday, February 10, 2010

State of the Union elicits varied responses Mikki Burcher WASHBURN REVIEW

On Jan. 27, President Barack Obama gave the annual State of the Union address to the members of Congress.

In his speech, Obama addressed issues across the board, including the economy, health care reform, recent Supreme Court decisions and Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.

His speech began with talk of the nation’s economy. He discussed the financial rescue program and how the economy has stabilized. He also discussed the tax cuts made during the past year. Obama proposed that

the $30 billion lent to Wall Street banks be used to help community banks, the idea being that extra money would allow community banks to give small businesses credit so that their businesses can stay afloat.

The president also took the opportunity to question his nay-sayers, those who think that addressing large challenges is too ambitious.

“How long should we wait?

How long should America put its future on hold?” said Obama.

Next the President talked about the financial reform that he deems necessary for the U.S. He pushed American innovation, particularly in the area of clean energy.

He proposed an increase in the exportation of goods, as well as more investment in the education of Americans, specifically in the area of student loans.

“No one should go broke because they chose to go to college,” said Obama.

Next Obama transitioned into the issues surrounding the muchdebated health care reform bill and implored that Congress continue down the road to health care reform.

“Do not walk away from reform. Not now. Not when we are so close,” said Obama.

Finally, Obama addressed the issue of the national debt. He discussed the $1 trillion debt that occurred as a result

of the steps taken to prevent a “‘second Depression.” As a way to recoup losses, he suggested a freeze on government spending for the next three years.

As Obama moved into the issue of lobbyists, he rebuked the Supreme Court .

“The Supreme Court reversed a century of law to open the floodgates for special interests... to spend without limit in our elections,” said Obama.

Moving on to the topic of bipartisanism, Obama nearly pleaded with Congress to work together on issues with more in mind than fulfilling their self-interests.

Discussion then turned to the War in Afghanistan, nuclear weapons and foreign policy. A majority of

Americans were surprised when Obama brought up Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.

“This year, I will work with Congress and our military to finally repeal the law that denies gayAmericans the right to serve the country they love because of who they are,” said Obama.

Obama finished his speech with emotion, telling Congress, “Let’s seize this moment to start anew, to carry the dream forward and to strengthen our union once more.

Mikki Burcher is a senior mass media/ English major. Reach her at mikale. burcher@washburn.edu.

Obama bypasses Republicans, overlooks unfulfilled promises

Angel Romero GUEST WRITER

facing Americans today; the economy.

Republicans join in commending the President for his call to place a partial freeze on discretionary spending by Jan. 27, President Barack Obama the federal government. However, delivered his first State of the Union this is a small step to address a very address, or as congressional Democrats real and immediate problem. In his refer to it; their yearly aerobic exercise, speech, the President commended what with all the jubilant standing and the efforts of Congress to pass the applauding that goes on. Aside from stimulus package in the early months witnessing how fast Speaker Nancy of his administration. The President Pelosi (D-CA) can spring up from her did not touch on the failures of the chair (I believe the record is under .5 plan, including the pledge to hold milliseconds), President Obama’s first unemployment under 8 percent (a state of the Union was noteworthy key promise made to ensure the bill’s for what it did, and did not, include. passage), while unemployment now First of all, this was not the speech hovers over 10 percent. The President President Obama wanted to give. The declared that “this plan will save or administration fully intended this create 3.5 million jobs.” Of course, it speech to be a victory speech. This is easy to make a claim when you get was supposed to be the speech where to define the terms. To this date, the the President could boldly declare that administration has been unable to define his administration and Democrats in what the term “jobs created” means. congress had passed sweeping health Our federal debt has now skycare reform. Actually, if the President rocketed to approximately $100,000 had it his way, health care per household, yet reform would have been CONSERVATIVE the President and rammed through Congress Democrats in congress

by August. Instead, the show no serious President had to contend with a summer signs of tackling this massive deficit. of public outcry at town hall meetings Instead, government continues to that sent charged-up Republicans and grow unchecked. Since the start of jittery Democrats back to Washington this administration, each American after the summer recess no further tax-payer is now part-owner of an along than they were when the process auto company, and a handful of banks started. Republicans and Democrats thanks to investment by Democrats in alike can both agree that we need congress. Still the President declared a quality health care system that is that “when we learn that a major bank accessible to all Americans. However, has serious problems, we will hold Republicans (and the American people) accountable those responsible, force have been left out of the conversation the necessary adjustments, provide since the debate started. Republicans the support necessary to clean up their have continued to offer alternatives balance sheets and assure the continuity to the massive 1,000-page bill thrust of a strong, viable institution...” This onto the Congress in the dead of night kind of intrusion into the private and prepared behind closed doors by sector represents a dangerous trend Democrat leadership. In his address, that threatens the prosperity of our President Obama failed to address financial sector, and could serve any of these proposed Republican to kill the entrepreneurial spirit solutions including provisions to let that drives our country’s economy. insurance be purchased across state As Republicans, we worry that lines, tort reform to reduce the out-of- the recent actions of government could control costs of frivolous lawsuits and take away one of the greatest gifts our provisions to avoid cuts in Medicare. country has to offer; opportunity. No In his speech the President, yet again, amount of government ownership failed to call this effort what it is, can replace the drive and work ethic health INSURANCE reform. As long that has helped make our country the as this President remains committed center of prosperity and opportunity to freezing Republicans (and the that it has been for over 200 years. constituents they represent) out of the process, and antagonizing the health insurance industry, true reform of the health care system will not be possible.

The President did spend a Angel Romero is a senior political science considerable amount of time talking major and a guest writer for the Washburn about one of the most pressing issues Review.

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Civility, bipartisanship stressed in address Michelle Neis GUEST WRITER

never claim that to be my area of expertise, but every article I have read by economists state that the stimulus did prevent the recession from turning Regardless of what you think into the second Great Depression. The of President Obama’s policies, you stimulus sent hundreds of millions of have to admit, he’s one hell of a dollars to be spent on infrastructure, public speaker. As a competitor on extending unemployment benefits and Washburn University’s Mock Trial creating jobs. Despite this, the Stimulus team, I look for that first and foremost Bill has been made out by some to when listening to any speech; and our not only be unbeneficial, but even president, he’s got it. President Obama detrimental to the economy. Obama was articulate and persuasive. He laid cited facts and statistics in an attempt out his ideas clearly, and though some to dispel this falsely based reputation. debate his ability to execute these In regards to health care, it seems ideas, one could not claim he proposed that Obama’s major goal was to get no solutions to the country’s problems. the record straight with the American The main problems that stood out people. With crazy rumors flying to me were two subjects about on the subject, we’ve all heard a lot “Obamacare will kill old LIBERAL about in the past year: the people,” and “Obamacare economy and health care. will institute death panels,” Both issues have been controversial the debate about health care has and extremely divisive. Obama used become, well, less than productive. the State of the Union Address to once Many were now concerned that health again plea for civility, cooperation, and care reform would never get passed. bipartisanship. His calm and mature Obama used the address as a call to demeanor was refreshing in contrast arms on the issue of health care. He to some of the antics of the legislature spoke of the historical difficulty in on both sides of the aisle. He spoke of dealing with the issue and compelled similarities between the two parties, the legislature to do whatever is rather than what separates them. But necessary to pass health care reform. although he did not directly point But Obama’s State of the Union fingers, he did address some of the was not just a presentation of neatly falsehoods that have been spread, both outlined facts in response to critics; he about the economy and health care. also used moving stories to emphasize He first addressed opinions the urgency of reform. He spoke of surrounding the Stimulus Bill. Now, I letters he read and families Michelle am no economist, and certainly would Obama had spoken to. It seemed he was

attempting to remind the legislators of the people out there, uninsured or under-insured, who need help.

Many who have criticized this speech criticized the lack of detail in exactly how this all was to come about.

This criticism is merited. But we all do need to remember that though we look to the President to lead, Obama cannot actually pass any law or policy.

That is the sole job of Congress.

Obama cannot realistically make promises on behalf of Congress about specific implementation of policies.

Obama can only exert influence and hope both the House and the Senate will take his lead. Congress must be held accountable for its actions too.

Obama’s State of the Union Address was moving and inspirational, the sort of thing most of us have come to expect from this President.

We’ll see if his messages on health care and the economy got through to the people, but more importantly got though to Congress. Most of all, I hope that his message of civility and bipartisanship was heard loud and clear. Because I think we can all agree, regardless of our opinions about certain policies, that this country could use a much more civilized and a much less polarizing dialogue.

that most porn sites play video in Flash.

In the real world though, the one populated by actual people, the real, non-geeky, everyday people Apple was hoping will buy this thing, reaction seemed a bit more positive.

Phil Talsky, an employee at Attensity, a data analytics firm, took it upon himself to track the iPad’s likeability via Twitter. Using his firm’s tools to analyze 20,000 tweets two hours before the event, 20,000 more two hours after and another 15,000 four days later.

“I wanted to see how the sentiment was trending and what people were talking about before, during and after the announcement,” Talsky said via a post on the company’s site.

What he found is that before the announcement some 30 percent

up version of the iPhone operating system. That means that as of right now the device won’t support Flash, multitasking or anything else iPhone users do without. It will however run most of the more than 140,000 apps in the App Store either in a small rectangle in the middle of the screen or up-sized to fill the screen. iPad will launch in late March with three Wi-Fi only configurations, $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB and $699 for 64GB. Roughly a month later three more configurations are slated to launch that will include wireless radios capable of connecting to AT&T’s high-speed wireless network. The 3G option will demand a $130 price jump.

But no matter how reasonably Apple prices the device or how many buzzwords it attaches to the iPad marketing materials, it all comes down to whether people will drop their credit cards on the counter to buy this thing. Apple is betting the answer is yes, the rest of the world will just have to wait and see, or perhaps better said, wait and touch.

As Stevie-boy said, “Watching is nothing like getting it in your hands.”

Michelle Neis is a senior political science major and a guest writer for the Washburn Review.

iPad: designed for people with abnormally large pockets Josh King WASHBURN REVIEW

It’s always been said that seeing is believing, but sometimes seeing just isn’t enough.

Such was the case when tech enthusiasts the world over gathered around their computers a couple weeks ago to see what Apple Inc., had in mind for its “latest creation.” Predictions were made, lines were drawn, breath was held and Apple fan boys and girls saved up their saliva for the impending drool fest that would undoubtedly come.

The problem is, even though Apple said nothing more than, “hey folks, we’re having an event to show off what’s new,” the Internet was abuzz with rumors ranging from deadon accurate to the crazy, out-of-thisworld, not-in-a-million-years types that everyone loves to dream about.

People were picturing a device that was not only the most powerful computer the world had ever seen, but also the world’s best eBook reader, MP3 player, conference phone, magazine, electric shaver and unicorn discovery device. But when Apple CEO Steve Jobs took the stage and unveiled the iPad, what people saw was something with an unfortunate

name and a striking resemblance to an iPhone on growth hormones.

The reaction was a full-on freak out.

Discussions on popular technology blog Engadget were so heated that the site temporarily turned off comments, effectively putting its riled-up readers in a timeout.

Tech pundits scrambled to be the first ones to declare the iPad a failure and the Internet came alive with top-10 lists of reasons why the device would be an epic failure.

Even tech giants like Adobe Systems Incorporated, makers of the popular Flash plug-in, joined the iBashing.

When Flash was noticeably absent from the browsing demos, Adobe made sure the world knew it was unimpressed, going as far as playing the porn card saying

fell into his category of “Not thrilled with the iPad,” while 50 percent were in his “Love the iPad,” or “Like the iPad” categories. Another 2 percent were on the hate end of the spectrum and 17 percent didn’t really care one way or the other.

Two hours after the announcement the data were considerably more positive. The in-like crowd was up to 63 percent, another 8 percent more falling into the love category.

Negative reactions had dropped to 24 percent for not thrilled and only 1 percent in the full-on hate.

If he had polled Jobs and friends the results would have been a bit skewed. The company is infatuated with the device. “iPad is our most advanced technology in a magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable price,” said Jobs in a news release on the product. “iPad creates and defines an entirely new category of devices that will connect users with their apps and content in a much more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before.”

In technical terms, the “magical and revolutionary device,” is less than exciting on paper. At half-an-inch thin and weighing 1.5 pounds, the 9.7-inch multi touch device will run a grown-

Josh King is a senior mass media/Spanish major. Reach him at joshua.king@ washburn.edu.

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Love actually: School spirit reflected in election turnout ditch digital, celebrate the real thing Editorial Board WASHBURN REVIEW

As Valentine’s Day approaches, I thought I would humor everyone with a single girl’s take on love. Yeah—I’m serious.

I should probably throw in a disclaimer first. I’m not exactly a mushy, sappy person. I don’t like heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, I refuse to listen to poetry and if a guy proposes to me on the big screen at a sporting event, you better believe I’m turning him down. So my point of view may be slightly biased. Take it for what it’s worth.

To me, our grandparents’ generation truly epitomizes the meaning of love. I’ve heard several stories from couples who describe the simplicity of finding someone to spend the rest of their lives with. They’d actually meet through conventional means, like social events, mutual friends or random acquaintances.

They’d even write letters to each other or travel many miles to meet.

While I won’t deny that love like that still exists today, I think so many things have transpired since then that have complicated the path to love.

Now, instead of going out to meet someone, people use dating Web sites like Match.com or eHarmony.com.

Although FROM THE they pair p e o p l e EDITOR based on “dimensions of compatibility,” no profile match can guarantee that spending time together won’t be awkward without a computer screen between each other.

Even communication has become increasingly difficult. Letters have turned into a medium of the past, replaced now by texting and instant messaging. With the added technicalities of technology and the instantaneous need for response, messages are typically not as well thought out and may leave the recipient wondering about the degree of meaning and emotion conveyed by the response. Things like this only increase the difficulty of developing a solid relationship with someone.

However, what is most disheartening to me, especially being a woman, is the recent release of a female sex robot named Roxxxy. I’m not kidding (you can look it up on CNN’s Web site). While I won’t go into the disturbing details (it doesn’t deserve the space on this page), it’s important to note that the inventor actually says there’s a need for something like this in our society. Seriously? It’s gotten so difficult to find love that men are forced to rely on robots for satisfaction? Give me a break. If you really want to complicate your love life, men, buy a sex robot, bring a real girl home and then watch what happens when she finds it. Trust me, nothing will make you look more like a tool.

So, with all of these obstacles out there obstructing the path to a relationship, how do we manage to celebrate love on Valentine’s Day? Take a little advice from our elders and keep it simple. Shed your security blanket, step away from the computer and put yourself out there. Go out to social places and meet people.

Look to your friends and family for connections. You have to be proactive in your search for love—you can’t always wait around for love to find you. When you remove the things that have complicated love over the years, you’ll find that it’s not as hard as you think. Maybe it’s a matter of taking a second look at that person you’ve never considered—just don’t glance a second time at that sex robot.

Nicole Stejskal will be spending Valentine’s Day giving a chance to a guy that doodles for a living. Reach her at nicole. stejskal@washburn.edu.

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It looks easy for us to sit here and point fingers, because we aren’t running for the position either.

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Don’t get us wrong. The LoveOnek administration has accomplished a lot during its term. The pair has The night that presidential and researched student opinions of the vice-presidential candidates were WTE and passed recommendations to announced for the 2010 WSGAelections the faculty to make it optional. They was bittersweet here at the Review. have worked closely with community Caley Onek, current vice president, organizations to implement the will be running with Lucas Mullin. Campus Watch program. They have And while we are happy to see Onek even made progress in passing success offer another year of commitment to week to help relieve student stress prior the students of Washburn University to finals week. We truly believe that in such a key position, and Love and Onek have done are certain that Mullin is while in office and are REVIEW’S well a fitting running mate, we convinced that Onek will VIEW are a slightly confused as continue to be ambitious if to why the announcement she and Mullin are elected. only yielded one set of candidates.

But seriously, only one set of Never has there been only one set candidates campaigning for the 2010 of candidates running for president/ elections? The issue of Washburn’s vice president while any of the less-than-stellar campus culture isn’t a editorial staff has been at Washburn. secret. We all know that no one goes When we discussed the issue, a lot to sporting events or guest lectures. of questions were put on the table (By the way, we don’t support that. as to why a person wouldn’t want Be active people.) But is there really to run for these positions. Was it the so little interest on campus that not responsibility? The time commitment? a single set of people besides Onek The people? Why don’t some of and Mullin is willing to step up and

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“Obama’s got some big shoes to fill and promises to keep.”

“What was that about?”

Tony Richardson Sophomore

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How to stay cozy inside Boyscouting during the winter cold centennial Kate Fechter WASHBURN REVIEW When the weather turns cold, people generally head indoors. This doesn’t mean that having fun has to be left out in the cold or sent south for the winter. Here are five ways to have fun while the weather outside is frightful.

#1 Bar hopping Indoor bar activities are a fun way to get out of the house and interact with other people in a casual environment.

Varsity Blues and the Boobie Trap Bar are two local bars that have entertaining activities during the week.

Varsity Blues, located across the street from campus on 17th street, has Extreme Team Trivia on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Admission is free and a n y o n e over 18 can participate. On Fridays at 9:30 p.m. is karaoke for those over 21 willing to pay the $2 cover.

Live bands rock the house on Saturdays. Cover is between $3 and $5. The best thing about this bar is that it is located close to campus, making it easy to get to.

Down the street on 6th and Washburn is the Boobie Trap, where everything is 18 and up. Karaoke is on Wednesday nights and has no cover for those over 21. Under 21 there is a $1 cover. Live music is featured Fridays and Saturdays for a $5 cover.

#2 Bowling Going to the bowling alley can be an enchanting way to spend a date or a night out with friends. Gage Bowl has cyber bowling on Saturdays from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. It is $12 per person or $60 per lane with up to 6 people on a lane. After 5 p.m. any day of the week, it is $8.50 per bowler for up to two hours. For those with free afternoons, two hours costs $6.50 per bowler before 5 p.m.

Westridge Lanes has its own version of cyber bowling called cosmic bowling on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The cost is the same as Gage Bowl, $12 per person. On Sunday nights it is $7 per person from 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

#3 Movies Movies are a fun way to spend an evening. Topeka offers moviegoers two options, Westridge 8 and Hollywood 14. Westridge 8 is the inexpensive movie theater, showing older movies for $2. Hollywood 14 has the latest movies in theaters.

Showings before 6 p.m. cost $7.50 and the evening shows are $9.25. For movies in 3D there is a $3 charge.

For movie watching at home there are several options. Family Video and Hollywood Video are two of the video stores in town. Family Video has two for $1 movies in the general catalog.

New releases are $2.79 a night for the first month they come out and $2.79 for five nights after they have been out for a month or more. Hollywood Video has a larger selection but is more expensive. New releases are $4.29 for five days and the other movies are $2.99 for five days.

Netflix is another option. Picking up movies from a mailbox saves the trouble of a trip to the video store.

Monthly plans start at $4.99 a month, a plan that allows two DVDs a month.

Netflix also offers plans that include streaming of movies and TV shows from its Web site. Starting at $8.99 per month for one DVD at a time unlimited rentals, the plan also includes unlimited watching from a computer or any number of Netflix enabled devices.

A $16.99 plan ups the number of DVDs out at once to three and continues with the unlimited viewing on netflix.com.

The Internet Movie Database at imdb.com has movies on its Web site that stream for free. Content is limited, but for the price it’s worth a look. Also free is the service Hulu, which offers streaming of its growing collection of movies and TV shows both in a browser and via Hulu apps for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux.

#4 Board games Board games are a great way to stay home and entertain. Apples to Apples and the Game of Things are good for inciting hilarity with groups. The spontaneity that comes from answering off the cuff allows for interesting responses. Monopoly is a good way to waste an evening while trying to gain as much real estate as possible. Scene It is a great games to play with friends, competing to see who has the most knowledge of pop culture and movies. These games are available at Walmart and Target for $30 or less.

#5 Campus activities Finally, one of the most convenient and inexpensive ways to find entertainment is to look on MyWashburn and see what events are going on campus.

Basketball season is here, and the Ichabods and Lady Blues play at home in Lee Arena and can always use fan support. The Mulvane Art Museum, located in Garvey, has two exhibits showing, “The Last Silent Picture Show” and “Color in Freedom: Journey Along the Underground Railroad.” The museum is open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the weekend, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday thru Friday. The museum is closed on Mondays.

The Resurrection Debate is this Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union. Later in the month will be many events for Slavery Aw a r e n e s s Week, including a play, films and a panel discussion. At the end of the month will be a silent film festival the weekend of the Feb. 26 and 27.

But of all the things that have changed, there is one part of scouting that has remained unaltered since the organization’s inception. That is the The Boy Scouts of America turned beliefs that are at the heart of the Boy 100 years old this week. A remarkable Scouts of America. These scouting feat for any organization especially one principles are best described in what whose existence depends on keeping boy scouts call “The Scout Law, which says, “A scout is: trustworthy, loyal, young boys interested in it.

Perhaps that’s the reason why helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, many aspects of scouting have changed thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.”

Obviously there would be many since its founding by W.D. Boyce Feb. 8, 1910. In fact the organization that parents eager to see those traits in their peddles popcorn today looks quite a sons.

“I think that bit different from parents want the original. In some kind of tool 1919, uniforms “ or mechanism consisted of a Our founder called to help their button-down children become choke collar coat, it a game with a the kind of person knickers with purpose. they want them to leggings and a be,” said Jeffrey Smokey BearMoe, executive style hat that - Jeffrey Moe scout/CEO of the closely resembled Executive scout/CEO Jayhawk Area military uniform Jayhawk Area Council Council of the of the time, a natural fit for the ” Boy Scouts of America. “They o rg a n i z a t i o n ’s want something military-derived name. A military scout had the job of to help them be a leader, something going out ahead of other soldiers to track that builds character and grounds them and observe the enemy’s movements. well.”

Moe was at Washburn as part of Naturally this job required its fair share the Washburn Merit Badge Conference, of roughing it in the wilderness.

The founder of the BSA believed which gives scouts the opportunity to those skills to be appealing to young earn merit badges taught by Washburn boys and the emphasis on camping has faculty and students in a college-like been a large part of scouting ever since. setting. Washburn holds this event to But even the BSA’s most traditional encourage scouts to pursue a secondary activity has changed over the years. The education.

It becomes clear that parents want camping philosophy has gradually taken on a more environmentally conscious their sons involved because of the approach. This notion is summed up values that scouting can instill in their by the scout saying “Leave no Trace” a children, and boys want to get involved in scouting because, well, it’s fun. motto promoted by all scout leaders.

“Our founder called it a game with The part of scouting that has arguably changed the most is the merit a purpose,” said Moe, and if history is badge system. In 1911 there were 57 any indicator, this game will continue of them and that list has grown to 121 to be played for another 100 years. today. As time goes on it is clear that the interests of youngsters have changed time and time again. That is probably why merit badges such as Farm Layout & Building Arrangements, pigeon Bryce Grammer is a junior mass Raising, taxidermy and stalking have media major. Reach him at bryce. been discontinued. grammer@washburn.edu.

These are just some of the ways to keep entertained while it’s cold outside.

Now armed with this knowledge, have fun and keep away the wintertime blues.

Kate Fechter is a junior psychology/ mass media major. Reach her at kate. fechter-stamper@washburn.edu.

‘Up in the Air’ realistic for plausibility or faithfulness to the David Wiens character. Likewise, it would have WASHBURN REVIEW been tempting with the introduction of an online version of his job, to beat “Up in the Air” was, quite frankly, him senseless by firing the guy who not really aimed at college-aged fires other people for a living, but “Up demographics. Most of the subtly in the Air” does neither of those.

The film does not try to push the sorrowful themes revolving around the bleak state of the business world mood to warm or cold hearted so much probably did not have the weighty as it rises and falls with what happens impact most older audiences got, but in the story. It would have been easy to try and throw the young while I may not appreciate that shadowing aspect, there is still a lot about MOVIE businesswoman Bingham into his arms to “Up in the Air” to love.

What makes this movie REVIEW create conflict between him and his love interest, Alex truly worth seeing is its unbridled honesty. Most movies Gorgon (Vera Farmiga), but that did given a character like Ryan Bingham not happen, because it would not (George Clooney) who fires people for happen in real life. Would he really a living and spends as little time as he give away his frequent flier miles possibly can in his empty apartment to his semi-estranged sister and her would almost unconsciously try to new husband? Yes, because it makes force him to change his ways as soon him feel good, costs him nothing, and as they possibly could without regard lets him do something nice for family

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without actually going to visit with them.

Now what solely and completely sold me on this movie was just one single moment near the end that I cannot tell you without spoiling it, one moment so profoundly honest and yet so seldom seen on film that the critic in me wanted to track down whoever fought to keep it in and hug them. This one thing that elevated “Up in the Air” from a telling glimpse into the life of a workaholic up to an acclaimed picture with six Oscar nominations.

In short and in earnest; it is a movie worth seeing.

David Wiens is a sophomore English major. Reach him at david.wiens@ washburn.edu.

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Vintage Stock offers wide variety of classic games for good prices Ashley Nadeau WASHBURN REVIEW

“We’re the best place in town, Vintage Stock is easy for customers our variety is so much better then because of the generous trade-in policy. anywhere else,” said White.

When selling old stuff, customers are More than just a movie and game offered an additional 50 percent for This past holiday season Topeka shop, Vintage Stock also has a wide trade-in credit as opposed to cash. welcomed an additional option for array of collectibles. Comic books, Credit good for any of the store’s shoppers on Wanamaker. Vintage baseball cards, action figures and many varied stock.

Stock is a retail other new and “I enjoy this type of store, used entertainment retro items are video games and anything ‘old store, featuring “ sold, bought and school’ is pretty cool,” said Vintage new and used everyday.

Stock customer Mike Mendes who We’re like if Hastings, traded“We video games, get appreciates the variety Vintage Stock music, movies CD Tradepost and nearly all of our brings to Topeka’s retail business. and collectibles. used products It’s pretty nice to have some everywhere else got Assistant from our competition, to have another place to manager Caralee customers,” said go. It’s a cool store. They have some together and had a White described White. “We buy pretty decent prices here too.” baby.

Vintage Stock a lot of used in comparison products, we to local pay anywhere - Caralee White competitors, between $800 Vintage Stock assistant manager several of which and $1,200 a are only blocks Ashley Nadeau is a junior mass media ” day.” away.

B u y i n g major. Reach her at ashley.nadeau@ “ We ’ r e products at washburn.edu. like if Hastings, CD Tradepost and everywhere else got together and had a baby,” she said. “We’re knocking them out, we’re bigger, we’re better and our variety is a lot larger.”

White explained that business started out slow, but is confident that this was just because of a lack of awareness in the Topeka community.

To tackle that problem Vintage Stock produced a commercial, a strategy White said has brought an increase in business.

Vintage Stock employees peg variety as the big difference between their shop and other entertainment stores. With an extensive collection of video game software and hardware including original Nintendo, Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo, Nintendo DS, Wii, Xbox 360 and Playstation I, Photo by Matt Wilper, Washburn Review II and III titles, Vintage Stock offers choices for game collectors and Golden Oldies: Vintage Stock storefront sits on 1930 SW Wanamaker Road. The store was opened just this November. traditional gamers alike.

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was better.

In this one he’s talking with a girl over the computer. She wanted to know what he did last night and why This week I have chosen to pick he didn’t call. He tells her he was on my favorite Super Bowl commercial. E*Trade being a wolf. However, we The commercials were one of the best find out he is with the milk-aholic parts of the Super Bowl (excluding Lindsey. This little boy knows how to the game). Unless you like play everything, ladies and the geriatric WHO trying to BABY the stock market. He is doing dance around the stage and well in his life.

DRAMA not break a hip. I would have I think that E*Trade to say that was the worst half always has good commercials time show I have ever seen and that and they get better every year. Maybe includes Bruce Springsteen hitting us next year the Super Bowl half time with his crotch last year. show will get better.

The best Super Bowl Commercial ‘Til next week, stay classy, I thought was the E*Trade baby with Washburn.

Milk-Aholic. I thought all the E*Trade commercials were good but this one was the best. This is not to say the Matt Wilper is a junior sociology Doritos and Bud Light commercials major. Reach him at matthew.wilper@ weren’t good, I just thought E*Trade washburn.edu.

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Karembelas seeking scholarship

Washburn signs 18 new players

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Evan Karembelas, who has been the starting goaltender in 17 games for the Topeka RoadRunners this season, knows that an eight-game road trip can tire players out.

But two of the eight games are under their belt and it’s off to an encouraging start.

Heading to Wichita Falls, Texas, the RoadRunners (33-7-4) were coming off a six game home-stand and were winners of their last two games. Friday night’s effort sent it to three games as Topeka knocked off Wichita Falls (12-26-6) 5-0 in a shutout for Cooper Frederick, who made 25 saves on the night.

Michael Hill had the first two goals of the contest, with a goal in the first and second period to give the ‘Runners a two goal cushion. And with two more goals in the second period NAHL and another HOCKEY early in the third, the game ended decisively. For Topeka, four of the five goals came on the power play.

Saturday’s effort looked to be much of the same as Friday’s as the ‘Runners held a 4-1 lead going into the third period. But three third period goals by the Wildcats, two on the powerplay and one shorthanded, tied the game at four and sent the game to overtime. When a shootout seemed imminent, Edgars Lipsbergs scored with less than a second left to give Topeka the 5-4 win.

With the weekend’s wins, Topeka now has a four-game winning streak.

Before leaving for Wichita Falls, RoadRunners head coach Scott Langer mentioned keys to the road trip, which were seen in the series with Wichita Falls.

“On the ice, we just have to limit our turnovers. Turnovers can spark any hockey team,” said Langer. “You know, we’ve lost games this year and that’s exactly why we’ve lost. You know, simple hockey. One goal is enough to win and that’s how you have to look at it.”

And Karembelas, who is in his last season of junior hockey eligibility, wants to make sure the road trip doesn’t slow his team.

The Washburn football program inked 18 new players for the 2010 season last Wednesday, Feb. 3.

The Bods looked to bulk up an already stellar offense, signing three running backs, a receiver, a tight end and Tyrell Brown, a 6’6, 190-pound quarterback from Topeka West High School. Washburn signed only one offensive lineman in Silver Lake product Tyler Smith, who was an allstate selection his senior season.

Mark Fancher, the lone recruit at receiver, is actually a transfer with freshman eligibility from Air Force Prep Academy. Fancher played high school ball at Shawnee Mission Northwest and led the team to playoff appearances in 2007 and 2008 as the team’s senior athlete of the year. Fancher also has experience as a kick returner and could provide the Bods with some extra help on RECRUITING CLASS special teams.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Bods look to rebuild a senior-heavy attack from last year with 10 new faces. One of the more notable additions is Alex Dowty, a 6’2, 235pound defensive end from Mustang, Okla. Dowty led the state in sacks as a junior with 17, and recorded 16 as a senior. Bryan Dale, another defensive end from Kansas City, Mo., was a twostar recruit on Rivals.com and earned first team Associated Press all-state honors, along with an assortment of other awards.

Aside from beefing up the pass rush, Washburn looked to replace four senior linebackers and managed to get five, snagging Michael Harris from Oklahoma City, Justin Haupt from LaCygne, Kan., Mark Kolmer from Emporia, Randy Mack from Edmond, Okla., and Jermon Watson from St. Louis.

Washburn also bolstered its secondary, adding a cornerback and a safety.

For a complete list of the 2010 football signing class, go to the Washburn Review’s Web site at www. washburnreview.org.

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All-star: De’Andre Washington, a 6’5, 235-pound junior forward transfer from Pensacola Junior College, is the Ichabods’ top scorer this year. Washington leads the Ichabods (12-10, 6-9) into action at 7:30 tonight against the No. 3 Central Missouri Mules (20-1, 13-1) in Lee Arena. Washington also leads the Bods in rebounds and assists.

Washington leads team, sixth in MIAA in scoring Chris Marshall and Richard Kelly WASHBURN REVIEW The Washburn men’s basketball team has several young, capable scorers, but one has emerged as the Ichabods’ go-to player offensively. When the team is in a bind and needs a bucket, every what the Bods would have looked like player in the WU huddle has a pretty without him. On a team that was almost good idea of what play will be drawn entirely rebuilt heading into this season, the addition of the 6’5 forward didn’t up: Mr. Chipman goes to Washington. happen until right before classes started And for good reason, too.

De’Andre Washington is one of 11 in the fall.

Just two months before team new Ichabods on this year’s team, but he has helped fill the void left by last year’s practices began, Bob Chipman and his seniors, leading the 2009-10 Bods in coaching staff inked Washington and three other junior scoring, rebounds college transfers and assists. “ to round out the The Pensacola 2009-10 squad.

Junior College When he was The signing didn’t transfer has been coming in this year, come until four the high-scorer months after the in 13 of WU’s 22 I knew he was recruitment period games this season opened, but after going to bring 100 and played a key witnessing what role in the Bods’ percent.

Wa s h i n g t o n recent hot streak, is capable of, helping the team - Virgil Philistin Chipman said it win five of its last Senior guard, roommate was worth the seven contests.

“He can ” wait.

“We did a dribble, he can shoot, he can post great job finding up,” said teammate him late,” he William McNeill. “I mean, he’s just a said. “But I didn’t know he could score great player all around. He’s really a inside, outside and his ability to pass.” key to our success this year.”

Although the coaches may not have For as much talent as Washington been sure at first what all Washington brings to the table, it’s hard to picture could do, at least one fellow Bod knew

all about Washington. Virgil Philistin, who also transferred from Pensacola, started alongside Washington last season at the Florida junior college and now shares a room with him at WU. “When he was coming in this year,” Philistin said, “I knew he was going to bring 100 percent.”

It didn’t take long for Washington’s new teammates to realize the benefits of his versatility. The team started 5-0 with Washington averaging 17 points.

Chipman said when a team has a player like Washington flying to all areas of the court, it’s a common mistake for teammates to get him the ball and watch as he does all the work.

On this team, however, everyone benefits from Washington’s talents. His numbers have climbed to 17.6 points per game, but his team-high averages in assists (3.5) and rebounds (8.3) show Washington wants to do more than just put the ball in the basket.

“For a while,” Chipman said, “We had players standing there watching him, which obviously isn’t good. But now, he’s such a great passer so with his reads, he’s getting down low, which is helping the guys. He’s not only a great Please see WASHINGTON pg. A10

Josh Rouse is a junior mass media major. Reach him at joshua.rouse@ washburn.edu.

Super Bowl commercialism is super bull Chris Marshall WASHBURN REVIEW

For two solid weeks, every advertiser spends their time and money focusing on the Super Bowl. Even if they can’t afford a $3 million 30-second ad during the game itself, businesses of all sizes want to capitalize on the biggest game of the year.

Bars want you to watch “The Big Game” at their establishment, snack manufacturers want you to munch on their food during “The Big Game” and more than anything, sports networks want you to follow their 24-hour coverage of, you guessed it, “The Big Game.”

So when did the AFC and NFC champions stop playing in the Super Bowl and begin playing in, what everyone is now forced to call, “The Big Game?”

The NFL has always owned the anymore. When ESPN’s Stuart Scott rights to the name “Super Bowl,” but is sitting outside Sun Life Stadium it wasn’t until the last decade that the (formerly known as Land Shark league started going so far out of its way Stadium and before that Dolphin to enforce the trademark. The policing Stadium) talking about “The Big Game” of commercials and ads has gotten (formerly known as the Super Bowl), progressively worse and “The Big you know the obsession with names Game” alias has become a not-so-secret and branding has gotten out of hand.

The stadium hosting the 2010 Super way of talking about the Super Bowl Bowl has changed its name without getting in trouble seven times in the last 20 for it, similar to the way SPORTS years, and even sportscasters kids use slang in texting to COLUMN who have permission to say avoid getting caught by their parents. And like a 13-year“Super Bowl” are habitually old with daddy issues, businesses that calling it “The Big Game” because, hey, want to run Super Bowl promotions just everyone else is. want the advertising watchdogs to give In 2007, the NFL even tried to trademark “The Big Game” before them some space and STFU. realizing Cal-Stanford started using I don’t blame them.

For all the hype and hoopla the phrase more than 110 years earlier. leading up to the NFL’s title game, it Commercialism at its finest.

If the trend of paying for the use seems that nobody is allowed to call the championship by its actual name of names continues, corporations will

eventually purchase the rights to teams just like they have with stadiums.

Major League Soccer squads are already starting to name themselves after energy drinks and NFL teams play in buildings that sound more like a mall than a football venue: Qualcomm Stadium, Bank of America Stadium and worst of all Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium.

Perhaps the only reason Kansas City hasn’t sold the naming rights to Arrowhead Stadium is because of the morals instilled by former owner Lamar Hunt, who came up with the name “Super Bowl” in the first place and would never dream of watching the Chiefs play a home game on Sprint Field.

It’s a slippery slope in the multi-billion dollar industry that is professional sports: businesses will pay millions to advertise in “The Big Game”

or to have their name attached to a stadium, but at the same time, the NFL doesn’t want those same businesses promoting “The Big Game” for free.

If this keeps up, the regulation of names will go so far out of control that it will be hard to keep track of who’s suing who. An innocent name, “Super Bowl,” has become such a hot commodity that people pay just to say it. It’s almost surprising the league hasn’t tried selling the rights to Roman numerals X, L, I and V. Fortunately for the NFL, there is no “W” Roman numeral. The last thing they need is a messy court case with Wisconsin.

Chris Marshall has strong opinions on Roman numerals. Reach him by buying a Super Bowl ad.

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Rodriguez shows strength Ben Fitch WASHBURN REVIEW Dayna Rodriguez, the 6’2 senior phenomenon from Havana, may have only seen snow for the first time during her 2008-09 season at Washburn, but she makes it rain under the glass every game.

Rodriguez played for the Cuban Jr. National Team in Mexico, but there is little recorded history of her playtime.

However, she said she has strong memories of playing basketball in Cuba, which is something her parents encouraged her to do after recognizing her skill for the game.

“In my town, we always played basketball,” Rodriguez said.

Since defecting from Cuba, Rodriguez has played for Miami Dade University and Washburn. She had a good chance to play for a Division I school, but was inhibited by her age. The 28-year-old started her athletic career with finesse as she entered the FCCAA. As a freshman and a sophomore, she made two Florida Community College Athletics Association regional state championship appearances with her team.

The language barrier was Rodriguez’s biggest hurtle after coming to the U.S. Luckily, Miami Dade’s head coach, Susan Summons, spoke enough Spanish for Rodriguez to feel comfortable with plays. Playing for the Lady Blues, however, has proven to be more difficult.

“That was very hard,” Rodriguez said, “I have had to study a lot. It is difficult when you want to explain something, but you can’t because it’s not in your language. When it is loud during a game, you cannot hear the plays as well. I have to ask, ‘what is the play?’”

Coach Ron McHenry said it has been interesting to watch Rodriguez grow from being a role player to an impact player.

“We have been working on trying to finish shots. She spins herself into where she can’t finish as well. So her strength is a weakness,” McHenry said, “she gets out of position to play.”

Rodriguez averages nearly 30 minutes a game, said McHenry—a

Photo by Mallory Shehi, Washburn Review

Terrific transfer: De’Andre Washington, a junior forward who transferred to Washburn from Pensacola Junior College, is one of 11 new players on this year’s squad. Washington is averaging 17.6 points per game, the sixth highest average in the MIAA.

WASHINGTON: No. 6 scorer in MIAA

squad, that just means bigger, better things when they’re all back together scorer, but he can do it in many ways. again next season.

He can find the open man as well as “Next year,” Washington said. anyone I’ve had.”

“Our expectations are going to be bigger Washington is the only Bod to because we’ve been together longer.” start all 22 games this season and until When glancing at the rosters of Saturday’s 74-62 loss to No. 8 Fort Central Missouri, Fort Hays State, Hays State, he scored in double figures Missouri Western and other conference in every contest. After scoring a season- teams that have appeared in the top low nine points against the Tigers, 25 this season, it becomes obvious Washington and the Bods will look to that senior leadership plays a big part bounce back at 7:30 tonight against No. in staying competitive in the MIAA. 3 Central Missouri.

The Bods don’t have any seniors this “The better we do as a team, I year, which partially explains why think my game elevates,” they had to fight back from Washington said. “In the big conference record to TRANSFER aget1-7where games, there’s more people they are now.

FEATURE watching me, so my assists If everyone returns next and rebounding go up, season, WU will suit up especially when the team needs a big seven seniors. rebound. I think my game just elevates For Washington, Philistin and other to the situation.” junior college transfers that were pushed With a second top 10 team coming immediately into leadership roles upon into Lee Arena in a five-day span, their arrival at WU, playing for a team there are few situations bigger than filled with experience couldn’t sound this for the 2010 Bods. Although the any better. team has taken its share of lumps in a “I see us doing big things,” Philistin 12-10 campaign, a common goal for said. “The sky’s the limit.” the players is to finish strong and build something special for next season.

Richard Kelly is a sophomore mass A majority of the team may be new media major. Reach him at richard. now, but in the eyes of this young WU kelly@washburn.edu.

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Photo by Mallory Shehi, Washburn Review

Havana’s finest: Senior forward Dayna Rodriguez, a 6’2 native of Havana, Cuba, has had a stellar season as the Lady Blues’ leading scorer, averaging 14.7 points per game.

Rodriguez had a career high 15 rebounds Saturday against Fort Hays State. testament to her value as a player. In her 2008-09 season, she averaged 4.1 rebounds per game and shot 45 percent from the field after making 90 of 202 field goal attempts. She scored 241 points—averaging 7.5 points per game.

She averages 14.7 points this season.

McHenry said as Rodriguez has progressed, she has become more of

a leader, which comes with added pressure.

“Only the good ones can really do it,” he said, “we will only go as far as Dayna goes.”

Ben Fitch is a senior mass media major. Reach him at benjamin.fitch@ washburn.edu.

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team play, it provides another boost for Karembelas, who wants to play college “When you go on the road, you hockey after this season. don’t have that “It just makes same home you want to come support, so you “ out hard every might not be as night and lets you fired up. So, you It just makes you know you can’t have to keep it want to come out take a night off,” simple, come out said Karembelas. hard and take their hard every night and “Even if there’s not home crowd out lets you know you a scout watching, of it right away,” they’ll call in and he said. “We’ve can’t take a night off. ask ‘how did this been together long guy do?’ or ‘can I - Evan Karembelas enough to know get a game tape of RoadRunners goalie what we have to this guy?’ so you do. We just have ” wanna play as well to do it on the road as you can.” now.”

L a n g e r Additionally, reiterated his team knowing that scouts have been at has to fight to finish in the top spot in the RoadRunners games watching the South Division of the North American

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Hockey League, which would secure home ice in the playoffs. Additionally, he said that the scholarships for most players come late in the year, so those two things must motivate them to play their highest level.

And to truly continue competing, Langer was certain his team’s depth would help carry them through.

“Some guys are really putting up good numbers this year. I think it starts from training camp when we worked on goal scoring and a lot of our end zone offense stuff,” said Langer. “And guys bought in. Having that many goal scorers is really special. You don’t have that every year.”

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

Golf finishes 14th at Golfweek Inv. WASHBURN SID

rounds of 315, 307 and 309. The winning team was Nova Southeastern who finished 14-over par with a threeThe Washburn Ichabod golf team day total of 878. wrapped up their first tournament of Individually, the Ichabods were the spring at the Golfweek Spring led by Dustin Yeager who finished in a Invitational with a 14th place tie for 34th with a 12-over finish. The event featured 16 par 228. He had rounds of GOLF nationally-ranked teams in 79, 72 and 77. Nate Sargent RECAP recorded the low round of the latest golfstat rankings. the day for the Ichabods Washburn entered the with a 3-over 75 finishing invitational ranked 49th in 14-over 230 with scores of 76, 79 and NCAA Division II golf.

The Ichabods finished the 54-hole yesterday's 75. He finished in a tie for event with a 67-over 931 after shooting 42nd overall.

Brian Walker finished in a tie for 64th with a three-day total of 236 for a 20-over par score with rounds of 82, 78 and 76. Matt Lazzo finished in 82nd with scores of 79, 78 and 85 for a 26over 242. Riley Piles wrapped up the scoring for the Ichabods with a 33-over 249 tying for 87th with rounds of 81, 87 and 81 in today's round.

The Ichabods will be back in action March 8-9 at the Winstar Invitational in Thackerville, Okla., at the Winstar Resort and Casino.

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