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Chartwells remodel evokes University updates server; mixed emotions in students unexpected problems ensue

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What do I want?: Students can now have their salads prepared for them at the Wild Green Salad Stand. Wild Green Salad is one of two new food choices available at the Union Market.

Error: Washburn e-mail has been increasingly problematic after an attempted upgrade of the Luminis platform.

Washburn is working with the producer of the program, Sungard Higher Education, to remedy the situation.

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“Personnel at Washburn are not experts at operating those large systems. The company that produces those products comes in, installs The campus online systems have experienced those programs, maintains and services them,” problems over the past two weeks, and ISS has said Gunter, “we’re asking people to bear been working diligently to fix some of the primary with us as we resolve some of these issues.” problems that have plagued the online network.

Stuart Murphy, online education coorWashburn has recently upgraded its Lu- dinator, manages a department of three web minis platform. In an agreement with Sungard technicians that supports and trains faculty, Higher Education, Luminis has to be upgraded students and staff on the online software. to keep up with software updates and the genMurphy has also been dealing with the eral technological needs of the university, its problems of software upgrades. ANGEL is faculty and student body. Washburn has up- the new education software that the university graded from version Luminis 3 to Luminis 4. is utilizing for online, as well as in-class inGunter compared the necessity for the soft- struction. ANGEL is an update over the outware update on campus to the need dated WebCT education portal.

UNIVERSITY for operating system updates such “WebCT was coming to endas Microsoft Windows 7. The up- TECHNOLOGY of-life, so we had to make a decidates fix bugs, improve functionsion for a new portal. We took ality and give users the chance to give input. quite a bit of time to decide on a new platform “One of the interesting things we’ve seen and we settled on ANGEL. We started training since we’ve rolled out the new MyWashburn faculty at the beginning of the year and we ran is increased activity. Previously we’ve seen a summer pilot program of about 50 sessions, 500 to 600 concurrent connections. From about a third of the courses offered through around 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. we’ve seen WebCT, through ANGEL. That actually went reas many as 1,800 connections. So we’re see- ally well. I really appreciate the faculty and stuing three times the traffic this semester than dents that took part in that process because it rewe’ve seen in previous semesters,” said Gunter. ally helped us prepare for the fall,” said Murphy.

“Right now we don’t have that informa“The ANGEL portion of Washburn’s online tion. There is probably a way to get that in- offering is running well. I don’t know about some formation but at this time we don’t have that of the other aspects of ISS but the ANGEL system information,” said John Haverty, of ISS. is running well. The faculty is able to lay out their “We’ll work through this. We’re working course in a manner that makes sense,” said Murphy. with our partners at Sungard. They’re the ones In WebCT, the student was required to visit who wrote the software, know how it works and in- one area to find content, another to find quizzes stalled it, so we’re looking to them to help us. They and yet another to find communication tools. In know that the transition hasn’t gone as smoothly ANGEL, all material is presented to students on as possible but we’re just trying to work through the glitches as quickly as possible,” said Gunter.

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nized than it was last year,” said Lauren Dickerson, sophomore. “Based off of just looks, the high shelves and items stacked high last year The start of the new school year has looked really cluttered. Everything in there looks brought many changes to the Corner Store a whole lot better this year. However, I still wish and Union Market at Washburn University. they carried different or a larger variety of foods.”

Matt Beadleston, director of Dining Services, Dickerson also said that she sees more probexplained that the updates were necessary because lems within the Memorial Union at lunchtime. neither location has been remodeled in 10 years.

“I think it is a little bit slower than it was “In the food and dining business, things get last year,” she said. “I also feel that there stale, and then a new look is needed,” he said. is less walking room because the lines for Changes to the Union Market brought new the different food stands go everywhere.” choices to students and faculty. Two new dining Angel Romero, senior, said that he revenues are the Chef Yan Can Cook Asian Stand ally enjoys the new selection at the Memoand the Wild Green Salad Stand. rial Union, especially the ChiIn previous years, Dining Sernese food. At the same time, he vices has used the Great Wall Chi- CHARTWELLS believes that Chartwells did away nese Restaurant to provide Chinese with some student favorites such food at certain times during the week. Now, as breakfast wraps and sandwiches. students and faculty will be able to order Chi“The options are great now, but old favorites nese food at any time throughout the week. such as being able to make your own salad, thereThe Memorial Union previously had one fore being able to control the price, are gone,” self-serve salad bar, now replaced by Wild he said. “The prices for salads are quite steep.”

Green Salad. With the new stand, customers are Romero agreed that the Corstill able to create their own salads, but a vari- ner Store is indeed more spacious. ety of fresh, specialty salads are also available.

“I feel the same way about the Corner Store as In the Corner Store, the major change I do the Memorial Union in regards to options beis the increase in freezer and fridge space. ing eliminated. The smoothies were a hit with stu“We never really had the space before in dents as well, and now they’re gone,” said Romero. the freezers and fridges to allow for home reBeadleston wanted students and faculty both placement meals,” said Beadleston. “Now to know that the Memorial Union and the Corner students can buy a meal, take it back to the Store are continually growing and that if anyone fridge, pull it out whenever, and heat it up.” has any ideas of what should be offered, they can This idea of home replace- e-mail him at matt.beadleston@washburn.edu. ment meals has allowed the Corner Store to sell the Yan Asian meals too.

From a student’s perspective, there are numerous pros and cons to the remodeling. Jennie Loucks is sophomore mass media major. You “I like how the Corner Store is more orga- may reach her at jennifer.loucks@washburn.edu.

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Thursday, August 27 Wake Up with Washburn Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center 7:30 p.m.

Scorch on the Porch Memorial Union Lawn 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sorority Recruitment Informal Meeting Shawnee Room, Memorial Union 4 p.m.

Thursday Night Live Corner of College Ave. and 17th St. 6 p.m.

Sorority Recruitment Orientation Meeting Shawnee Room, Memorial Union 7 p.m.

Photo by Mikki Burcher, Washburn Review

Off to class: Washburn students walk to their classes Tuesday morning. Students can be seen walking to class at any time of the day, but it seems a majority of traffic is seen from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. between Morgan Hall, Memorial Union, Mabee Library, and Henderson Learning Center.

Friday, August 28 Leadership Institute Open House and Associate Director Welcome Room 408, Benton Hall 11 p.m. to 1 p.m.

College Colors Day

Saturday, August 29 There are no events scheduled.

There are no events scheduled.

Monday, August 31 Sorority Recruitment Go Greek night Memorial Union Lobby 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Theatre Auditions Room 133, Garvey Fine Arts Center 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, september 1 Sorority Recruitment House Tours Night Memorial Union Lobby 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

First Friday Art Walk for Youth Art Lab, Mulvane Art Museum 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

LSAT Prep Course 5:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

Theatre Auditions Room 133, Garvey Fine Arts Center 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, september 2 Resume Roadshow Memorial Union Lobby 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wellness Fair Washburn Room, Memorial Union 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Washburn Tech Open House Washburn Institute of Technology 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Sorority Recruitment Philanthropy Night Memorial Union Lobby 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Residential Council Informational Meeting Washburn Village commons 6 p.m.

Photo by Mikki Burcher, Washburn Review

Ready, steady: Josh Hobbs, junior, concentrates on a difficult shot. He occassionally plays pool in the basement of Memorial Union.

Washburn earns 10th in US News and World Report America’s Best Colleges TOPEKA - For the 10th consecutive year, Washburn has earned a top 10 rating in the 2010 America's Best Colleges rankings released today by U.S. News and World Report.

Washburn University is rated seventh in the Midwest among public master's level universities. Master’s level institutions are those which offer a full range of undergraduate and master’s level programs, but few, if any doctoral programs.

Washburn is ranked in the top quarter (first tier) of public and private master's level institutions in the Midwest, ranking 36th out of 146. *Of the 146 Midwestern schools compared in the ranking, 52 are public universities and 94 are private. *Washburn ranked seventh among the 52 public universities.

Washburn ranks higher than any other similar public institution (i.e., master’s) in Kansas and is the only Kansas institution in the top quarter.

The only Kansas institution ranking in the second quarter or tier is Benedictine College, Atchison.

Ranking in the third quarter or tier are Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, New-

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man University, Pittsburg State University, and Southwestern College.

Ranking in the fourth quarter or tier are: *Friends University *MidAmerica Nazarene University *University of St. Mary In the Midwest region, the 10 top ranked public universities are: 1. Truman State University, Kirksville, Mo. 2. University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls 3. University of Wisconsin, La Crosse 4. Unversity of Illinois, Springfield (tied for 4th) 4. University of Michigan, Dearborn (tied for 4th) 6. University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire 7. Washburn University, Topeka, Kan. (tied for 7th) 7. Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Mich. (tied for 7th) 7. University of Minnesota, Duluth (tied for 7th) 10. Missouri State University

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Welcome back! I hope you have had a great summer and are looking forward to a great year back at Washburn. I was sitting with Caley in my office the other day talking about this upcoming year and discussing what really makes Washburn as great as it is. The thing we both came up with was… the people! Washburn has an incredible group of students that make Washburn what it is. So many people I’ve visited with have talked about how friendly a campus we have on their visit, meeting their best friends while they’re here, or former alumni speaking of meeting people at Washburn that they were friends with for the rest of their life.

Oftentimes, the people make the experience. It’s not always what you’re doing, it’s who you’re with.

When I first arrived at Washburn three years ago, I knew two people and had no idea what I was getting

into. But I am now so thankful for all the relationships I have built at Washburn and the friendships that I believe really will last a lifetime.

So, basically, what I’m saying is don’t waste it. Meet someone new today. Make a friend that could last for the rest of your life. Get involved on campus. Make the most of your time here and make the most of YOUR Washburn Experience.

Garrett Love President, WSGA

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Union Daze: Kourtnea Morgan, left, and Tabitha Treat receive free drinks behind Memorial Union. Union Daze is an event that helps to welcome students to the Union.

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08/20/09 - Info. report, suspicious 08/22/09 - Info. report, alcohol violation, activity, Village, report taken, checked LLC, report taken, photos taken, alcohol area by officers, checked area by seized, referred to dean of students. cameras.

08/23/09 - Info. report, fire alarm, 08/21/09 - Info. report, assist outside Stoffer, report taken, TFD responded, agency, West Hall, report taken, arrest building taken off line. warrant, Saline county, transport Shawnee department corrections.

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08/24/09 - Info. report, fire alarm, Village, report taken, burnt pizza, TFD responded and cleared.

08/25/09 - Info. report, Pri-2 alarm, Garvey, report taken, reset alarm.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2009 • News

Greek life recruitment hits the web

Photo by First Name Last Name, Washburn Review Photo by Mallory Shehi, Washburn Review

Go long!: Sam Spyres looks down field to make a pass during a flag football game. The game was a part of Delta Chi’s new two-week recruitment program..

Jaime Brown WASHBURN REVIEW

Even solid institutions like the Greek system evolve over time. Whether those changes are subtle or university-altering depends on the school.

Washburn University’s sororities and fraternities have seen their share of shake-ups but have done little to revamp their images. This year the Greek system aims to offer students easier access to houses and also offers the promise of something new in the future.

Generally each sorority house

bands together to get the word out to as many incoming pledges as possible.

Washburn takes recruitment very seriously and strives to maintain a level of excellence during this process.

“Greek Recruitment is run awesome here at Washburn,” said Lucas Mullin, a member of the Washburn Student Government Association. “The Panhellenic Council is made up of different women from all the chapters on campus,” This all-for-one attitude is fantastic at letting students know what sorority options are available to them.

A slight difference this year is the process by which sororities allow students to register. Students can now use a new recruitment from Interactive Collegiate Solutions. Students have the convenient option to go online and follow the simple instructions laid out on the welcome page.

“Having this made everything a lot easier,” said Chelsea Artzer, Delta Gamma recruitment officer, “and it takes away the timeconsuming part of paperwork.”

Alpha Phi and Zeta Tau Alpha have also streamlined their recruitment process to ease concerns possible pledges have with the process.

“If requirement was this easy when I was a freshman I definitely would have put more thought in to pledging,” said Monique Polanco, a senior biology major.

Though registration has become simpler the process remains the same.

The $35.00 registration fee still applies for those wanting to join, and each potential pledge will still spend a week getting to know each sorority house before deciding if the Greek tradition is right for them or where they will pledge.

The online process may be new for Washburn but it has been utilized on other campuses nationwide for years.

“Most universities have it now and ICS helps us to keep better track of who is interested and pledging as well as makes recruitment easier,” said Artzer.

Washburn fraternity houses are

Washburn looks at the future Washburn’s annual all-university convocation introduced a new strategic plan Richard Kelly WASHBURN REVIEW

on. Farley said changes may tweak how Washburn appeals to transfer students, how the university works to increase Attendants of the 2009 student retention and how many online Washurn convocation last Thurs- classes are offered. But Farley later said day left with some homework. that the university is in a good place “What’s next? We need YOU to thrive and that being in a city with to provide the answers,” was opportunities like Topeka will help.

One of the more positive aspects the general message of the day.

The day’s activities included the of the announcements at convocation all-year convocation and the general was the release of enrollment numbers for the faculty meeting. It fall semester. meant for a big day C u r r e n t l y, as participants, dis- “ is cussed budget cuts, Change is inevitable. enrollment about what student retention In fact, sometimes it was last and new faculty. year, which President Jerry it’s even a necessity. is significant Farley, expressed because there optimism at the were less high meetings, though school graduhe did point out ates last year ways the univer-Jerry Farley than the year sity could improve.

University President before, meanFarley began ing Washconvocation with ” burn gained talks of the economa larger peric turmoil the councentage of the try has been through class. of late. Eventually the discussions lead graduating The Washburn Endowment Asto talk of reduction of state funds and an increase of tuition for students. sociation also spoke and discussed the “Change is inevitable. In fact, fact it has had an increased number sometimes it’s even a necessity,” said of donors this year, despite economic Farley. “Change causes us to focus.” struggles. To help the university’s enWhile Washburn has made vast dowment even more, a faculty and staff improvements in the structure of the campaign will start shortly to see who university and in construction, there can raise the most money for Washare always other issues to be worked burn. The association hopes to improve

also making efforts to step up their calling freshman,” said Brady Rothgame this year. This is particularly rock of Phi Delta Theta, “and then once true of fraternity housing adjust- we get a chance to speak with them we ments. The clear example here is try to get them to a recruiting event.”

On top of cold calling recruitSigma Phi Epsilon’s continuing plan to move into the now defunct Wash- ment also includes signing up perburn Kappa Alpha Theta house. sonal friends or tapping the alumni The Sigma Phi Epsilon move well for potential pledges. Every fracomes down to economics. The ternity is stepping up efforts to imKappa Alpha Theta house provided prove their own recruitment process. larger space and didn’t call for large “Fraternity recruitment this year improvements. Necessary funds still is slightly different than years past had to be raised as we are having a full week to overhall the devoted to recruitment, on top SORORITIES old sorority house of each chapter doing their AND to make it ready own recruiting,” said MulFRATERNITIES lin. “This goes back to fofor the fraternity move.

Financusing on the community as cially this proved to be a better in- a whole, and getting men interested vestment than any upgrades to in Greek life in general, regardless the old Sigma Phi Epsilon house. their choice of chapter in the end.”

Delta Chi isn’t moving any time Washburn University encoursoon but they are taking steps to ramp ages the Greek system to not only up the recruitment process. This fall continue going strong but to involve the Delta Chi fraternity is perform- every student on campus. Go Greek ing a two week recruitment extrava- Night starts Aug. 31, lasting from 6 ganza to boost their membership p.m. to 9 p.m. The Greek events last numbers. This extra bit of time gives for a week and end on bid day at 5 the fraternity room to pull in fresh- p.m. More information is available men they previously wouldn’t have. online at http://www.washburn.edu/ Unlike the sororities each frater- main/studentlife/greek-life/index. nity takes an “every many for himself” html or by contacting Student Activistance when it comes to recruitment. ties & Greek Life at (785) 670-1723.

Each individual house takes it upon itself to find as many pledges as they can.

Although this is a singular effort the recruitment process is pretty standard. Jaime Brown is senior mass media major.

“For us it really starts with cold Reach her at jaime.brown@washburn.edu.

What the Chuck?

its long-term future with the effort and the winner will receive dinner with President Farley and Robin Bowen, vice president of Academic Affairs.

“We’ve learned that focusing on the long-term is usually what makes us truly successful,” said JuliAnn Mazachek, president of the Washburn Endowment Association.

Also discussed Thursday was what Washburn could do to build off the university’s strengths. Farley pointed that class sizes at Washburn are often smaller than competing universities, leading to more interaction between students and their professors. This fact is a a big selling advantage for the university and needs to be established more prominently.

However the main focus of the meeting, was the strategic planning process being implemented at Washburn. Students, facutly and staff are all being asked to give their input and ideas to help the university move forware and succeed. As part of the plan, a 40-member strategic committee has been put in place. The university hopes to host an event to gather and develop ideas that will form the plan for Washburn’s next 10 years. Together, with students, faculty and staff, Washburn is trying to prepare itself for the future.

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

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Homecoming 2009: Ichabod Island MONDAY, OCTOBER 12

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15

WU Chef Competition 12 p.m.

Top Hat Voting and wuBay Auction 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Top Hat Voting and wuBay Auction 10 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Top Hat Voting and wuBay Auction 10 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Washburn After Hours and Top Hat Auction 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Office Decorating Judging 3:30 p.m.

Miniature Golf Mabee Library 12 p.m.

Octoberfest Memorial Union 11 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Friday Night Madness 10 p.m. and 10:45 p.m.

Residence Hall and House Decoration Judging 4:00 p.m.

Yell Like Hell Pep Rally 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16

Top Hats Due 12 p.m.

Top Hat Judging 5:00 p.m.

Homecoming Ball 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Breakfast Union Market 10 p.m. to Midnight

Banner Judging 4:00 p.m.

Ichabod Race 7 p.m.

Homecoming Ball 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Union Luau 7 p.m.

Parade 10 a.m.

Homecoming Football Game/ King/Queen Crowning 1 p.m.

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Opinion • Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Why students should care about health care

Nicole Stejskal WASHBURN REVIEW It’s a typical Monday morning. As you roll over to turn off your alarm clock, wishing the weekend had lasted longer, you realize that you’re having some trouble breathing.

An unmistakable pain pierces your throat as you try to verbally wake your roommate. Climbing out of bed, you feel your body ache as you walk to the bathroom. As you stare at yourself in the mirror, you come face-to-face with reality: you’re sick.

Like most college students, you’ll visit the Student Health Center on campus or see a local doctor, where you’ll receive scripts for medication.

For many, the visit and prescriptions come at no cost: one of the perks provided to you courtesy of your parents’ health insurance plan.

But what happens once you graduate from college and venture out into the real world? As much as your parents may love you, they can’t pay for your health care forever. And if you decide FROM THE to get married and start a EDITOR family, one of the best ways to protect your family is with a proper health insurance plan.

While this may seem irrelevant to you now, the time will soon come for you to consider the future of your health and well-being. Words like premiums, providers and deductibles will all need to become a part of your vocabulary eventually, and with the current debates on health care reform, now is the opportune time to get informed.

However, if that isn’t argument enough, let me put a few things into perspective for you. According to the latest Census Bureau data, in 2007, 45 million people were living without health insurance. Of that number, 13.2 million were adults ages 19 to 29 – nearly 30 percent.

Considering that our age group – 19 to 29 – only makes up 15 percent of the nation’s population, one can see that we make up a significant amount of the country’s uninsured citizens.

As problems like these arise throughout the health care controversy, it’s important to let people in power know why our age group makes up such a large part of the uninsured.

Maybe it’s because health care is so expensive that we can’t afford it while working at entry-level jobs and paying off student loans. Or maybe those first jobs we get right out of college don’t offer health insurance to their employees.Whatever the reason may be, we need to let our voices be heard.

Contact a state representative. Attend a town hall meeting. Get a group of fellow students together to take action. Let it be known that people our age are having just as many problems with health care as everyone else.

I encourage you to watch the news, pick up a newspaper or check out the headlines from an online news source. Learn more about the issues surrounding health care reform, and voice your opinions on the situation.

Trust me, it’ll be good for your health.

Nicole Stejskal is a junior mass media major. Reach her at nicole.stejskal@ washburn.edu.

Tech woes provoke thought we progress technologically, the more dependent we become on said advances. As children of the digital age, it is hard to understand what it was One week without e-mail has like to live without all the technology seemingly sent the Washburn campus that we have now. How did you write back into the stone age. Phrases such a paper without a computer? How did as “I feel so lost” and “What am I you reasearch that paper? supposed to do without email” can be Alhough some say it is a fault on heard around any corner on campus. the part of humanity, we don’t think And it’s not just the that co-dependency students talking; “ on technology is even teachers are necessarily a bad Maybe something perplexed as to thing. There is an good will come out of how they are to apparent difference the disasterous email communicate with in the amount that problems. their classes. This can be done with brief period of nontechnology. Instead connectivity really of handwriting a - Editorial makes one sit back one page paper Board and survey how we for a class, we ” type out a fourcommunicate with others. page paper in no As a society, we time, and the same are almost completely dependent on paper has many more sources from a instantaneous communications. With a wider variety to begin with. With the slew of instant messengers, cell phones rise of new technologies comes the and text messaging, it is relatively expectation that we will adapt and simple to get ahold of whomever you utilize them in a manner that exceeds want whenever you want. And with our current production and quality. even more advanced technology like We are so dependent on technology BlackBerries and iPhones, one doesn’t because we expect more, tackle even have to wait to be at a computer more and have a much wider web of to check or send e-mail. contacts.

It seems as though the further On the other hand, it is easy to

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see the nostalgia that comes with remembering the pre-Internet days when a sticky note on the fridge passed along a message that a roommate was out and would be back around 10 o’clock. The advancement of technology has seemingly erased a few etiquette rules that need to be reinstated, such as hand-writing a thank-you note or dropping a letter in the mailbox to a friend you haven’t seen in a while.

Who knows? Maybe something good will come out of the disasterous e-mail problems that have been plaguing campus. Perhaps we will learn to appreciate the instant gratification that comes with a ringing cell-phone or recognize the convenience of sending a classmate a text message about tomorrow’s homework assignment. And maybe, just maybe, we will pick up on the basics that were once sufficient enough to maintain communications between individuals, such as a coherent voice message or a handwritten note left in a professor’s mailbox.

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

The Washburn Review Question of the Week

How was the first week of class?

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Phone: (785) 670-2506 Fax: (785) 670-1131 www.washburnreview.org Executive Editor Nicole Stejskal News Editor Mikki Burcher Assistant News Editor Lauren Eckert Sports Editor Josh Rouse Assistant Sports Editor Eric Smith A&E Editor Leia Karimul Bashar Assistant A&E Editor Regina Budden Opinion Editor Robert Burkett Online Editor Valerie Caviglia Online Staff Kate Hampson Jordan Shefte Copy Editor Josh King Assistant Copy Editors Ben Fitch Ashley Nadeau Photo Editor Matt Wilper Chief Photographer Aaron Deffenbaugh

Anne Kessler Junior

Deidre Augusto Junior

Andrew Gutierrez Freshman

“Scary. I’m nervous about my math class but think the teacher is awesome.”

“It was okay. I’ve been through this for three years. It feels like the same as every other year.”

“Was monotous. No, just kidding!

For the most part everything ran as smoothly as possible. It was a good first week at Washburn for me.”

Audio/Video Deana Smith Graphics Ashley Shepard Lauren Journot Cameron Wrightsman Writers Brian Allen Jaime Brown James Ahrens Richard Kelly Curtis Leeth Jennie Loucks

Debby Walburn Bookstore Associate

Kate Fechter-Stamper Junior

Darrick Hobbs Junior

“Monday was like Hoover Dam breaking with all of the students coming in. It was the first time I’d worked at a bookstore. It was unbelieveable.”

“Enthralling. After taking a few semesters off, being back on campus and in classes has been wonderful and kind of nervewracking.”

“Exciting! Glad to be back!”

Photos by Mikki Burcher, Washburn Review

The golden rule still applies Robert Burkett WASHBURN REVIEW Everyone has had moments where grace escapes us and our mouths outstrip our minds.

Recently, due to the overcrowding of the parking lots around campus and the rising temperatures of the dog days of August, poor attitudes and verbal confrontations have seemed to become

more common place than has been the trend in the past. While this can sometimes be explained as just tempers flaring, it seems as though students have forgotten that manners and consideration for those around you are the hallmarks of responsible adult behavior.

Many will take it for granted that we will all show a well mannered approach to our interactions with others.

It can be refreshing however, to take

a step back and think about what we say and why we say it, lest we all suffer the indignity of making ourselves less than we would like to be thought of.

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

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Productivity tools such as the task list and the calendar give students a way to organize themselves. Faculty, if they choose, can present the course in chronological order to better maintain continuity of organization within the course.

Murphy said that even in “faceto-face” courses, students benefit from knowing how they are doing in the class by knowing their grades. ANGEL offers faculty the option to post grades online.

“These are just a few things that I think are going to benefit students,” said Murphy.

ANGEL Learning is not owned or run through Sungard software so it is disconnected from many of the problems that have plagued Washburn’s online services. On the other hand, ISS is in constant contact with Sungard, so Washburn, Sungard and ANGEL are working together to make the online systems run properly.

“It adds stress and pressure to everybody when things aren’t running perfectly,” said Murphy. He said there are always going to be pieces of the puzzle that are out of place and need tweaking through the semester.

Murphy has had faculty that weren’t looking forward to the switch that have given him positive feedback.

Students have also really liked the change. WebCT was 10 years old and needed major overhauls. The switch to ANGEL fixed the problems and provided new tools for students to work with.

Washburn has a three year contract with ANGEL. They will host the software programs for the first year and then Washburn will move the hosting in-house.

“It’s been a hectic first part of the semester but I think further on down the road, our online program will need more courses placed,” said Murphy.

He referenced President Farley’s address at the university convocation as a marker for where Washburn is headed in terms of increasing the focus of online education. Murphy said that’s just the way things are moving.

James Ahrens is senior mass media major.

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Operation Identification Washburn police department implements program, allows students to catalog, identify personal property Jaime Brown WASHBURN REVIEW

The Washburn University Police Department is strengthening efforts to return stolen property to students through a new documentation program called Operation Identification.

Students no longer need to wait until their belongings are stolen to itemize what they own to a police officer.

“This is a process by which we can encourage students to get involved,” said Washburn University police captain Ed White.

Operation Identification is a system that allows students to identify and catalog their personal school property on campus with Washburn security.

Every student knows someone, or is someone, that has had their personal property stolen. No matter how diligent people are, break-ins and robberies happen. Though the number of burglaries on campus has dropped, problems

in the residence halls have remained relatively steady. Last year there were nine burglaries reported in the residence halls along with 12 burglaries on the general campus. These statistics might not shock but take into consideration Washburn’s small campus.

The Operation Identification form for textbooks is a simple sheet requiring minimal information from students.

The top provides basic instructions for filling out the form along with requesting basic student personal information such as Washburn ID and contact information. Each student then has the option of cataloging all of their textbooks, then further down the sheet they may list any personal info they deem fit.

Operation Identification has been around for a few years now. Washburn presents freshmen with the option of filling out the necessary forms on move-in day. The paperwork is also on file in the security building.

In addition to allowing students to

catalogue their belongings, Operation Identification provides special ultraviolet pens. These special pens allow students to mark their property without leaving any visible signs. “This definitely helps us to identify each individual’s property,” said White.

The key to successfully utilizing Operation Identification is to provide the Washburn Police with as much information as possible, namely serial numbers or letters. The form requests students pick a page in their book and create a unique identifying marker on that page. This could range from circling certain words on the page or drawing a farm animal, whatever strikes the student’s fancy.

The personal property boxes requirements don’t differ much from textbook documentation. Students simply describe the personal property being cataloged and include on the form a serial number or identification marker.

Students are encouraged to include

a picture of the item when available.

“I think it’s a fantastic idea,” said Christine Pfeffer, a senior art major. “It won’t keep anyone from being victimized but if it happens this will assist students in getting back what they own.”

Crime happens and it is foolish to assume that a fancy car alarm or solid locks will prevent the inevitable.

The odds of stolen property being returned to its rightful owner are slim but Operation Identification goes a long way to improving the likelihood they will. Stop by the Washburn Police Department for a form or download a copy from Washburn’s Web site at www.washburn.edu/admin/ police/campus-resource-officer.html.

Jaime Brown is a senior mass media major.

Reach her at jaime.brown@washburn.edu.

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Where are they now?

Name: Jaycie Wiechman Graduated: May 2009 Major: Mass Media Emphasis: Electronic Media What are you doing now?

Living in Manhattan and currently freelance editing with Outpost Worldwide.

What were the first few months like after graduation?

A bit scary because of what everyone’s been saying about the economy. But I’m also really excited to try something new. I’ve always been in school since as long as I can remember and I’m excited to start a new part of my life.

Any advice to students who will be graduating soon?

If you don’t get your dream job, keep trying. You’ll get it. But until then, don’t be too proud to work somewhere and get the experience for that dream job.

What are some of your fondest memories of Washburn?

Directing and producing WUCT news (the only live student-run news show in the state of Kansas!) and making The New Grim, an independent film, with the other members of WSFVA.

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Finance outlook shows economy is stabalizing Brian Allen WASHBURN REVIEW

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A little good news: Leading economic indicators show that our economy is stabalizing.

Business Professor Rob Weigand explains what this means for the future.

Some positive economic indicators have created a recovery buzz in the mass media, so the Review turned to Washburn business Professor Rob Weigand, who has completed a macrofinance outlook for August 2009.

Using graphs and succinct explanations, Weigand showed how various economic indicators were behaving and compared them to historical market trends. He cautions that while the index of leading economic indicators has turned positive and loans have become more accessible, it is still a mixed bag.

“The analysis does not show an upswing, it shows a stabilization,” Weigand said.

Consumer spending has yet to rebound. People are putting their money into savings more than ever while durable orders continue to fall. Luxury indicators that rarely decline like alcohol consumption and gambling are still falling. Weigand said that we may be entering “a new era of thrift.” The consumer and creditor are becoming more responsible, and while that is a positive thing, it will slow economic recovery though prolonged high unemployment and lower wages.

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Several indicators like consumer during the Great Depression. One of spending and industrial production Weigand’s graphs addressed investor continue to decline. Corporate profits despair and euphoria. A recent rebound are declining at a slower rate while in investor sentiment may indicate new housing starts have stabilized. we are positioned for an optimistic “If we were drawing the letter bull market. But he said there is only U, we seem to be at the trough of the a whisper of good news at this time.

U. Whether or Applying not it will be “ the economy a symmetric to Washburn, u p s w i n g Professor Weigand It’s not all about remains in said that while economics. Being question,” job offers for Weigand said. talented graduates young beats His graphs has declined, everything. Don’t compare these enrollment in let the economic trends to professional majors remains historical data conditions derail strong as workers which shows your dreams. seek to make we could be themselves more positioned - Rob Weigand marketable. for a possible Professor, School of Business “ T h i n k upswing. long term. Life But it is too ” is still worth early to tell.

The media seems quick to herald living, it’s not all about economics, the few positive signs because people being young beats everything. are tired of bad news. Weigand Don‘t let the economic conditions conceded that one of the requirements derail your dreams,” Weigand said. for an economic turnaround is a change in people’s attitudes. Franklin Delano Roosevelt tried to reassure the populace with his “The only thing Brian Allen is a returning alumni. Reach we have to fear is fear itself,” speech him at brian.allen@washburn.edu.

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Obama challenged by economy; budget deficit expected to rise

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The federal government faces exploding deficits and mounting debt over the next decade, White House and congressional budget officials projected Tuesday in competing but similar economic forecasts.

Both the White House Office of Management and Budget and the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office predicted the budget deficit this year would swell to nearly $1.6 trillion, a record, and far above the thenrecord 2008 budget deficit of $455 billion.

But while figures released by the White House foresee a cumulative $9 trillion deficit from 20102019, $2 trillion more than the administration estimated in May, congressional budget analysts put the 10-year figure at a lower $7.14 trillion.

One reason for the difference: The CBO projection is based on an assumption that all the tax cuts put into place in the administration of former President George W. Bush will expire on schedule by 2011 as dictated by current law. President Barack Obama’s budget baseline, however, hews to his proposal to keep the tax cuts in place for families earning less than $250,000 a year.

Beyond the 10-year forecast, the nation will face further challenges posed by rising health care costs and the aging of the population, the CBO said.

“The budget remains on an unsustainable path” over the long-term and will require some combination of lower spending and higher tax revenues, it said.

Both forecasts see unemployment rising to 10 percent before falling and both suggest growth will return to the economy later this year but that recovery will be slow after the longest and deepest recession since the 1930s.

“This recession was simply worse than the information that we and other forecasters had back in last fall and early this winter,” said Obama economic adviser Christina Romer.

She predicted unemployment could reach 10 percent this year and begin a slow decline next year. Still, she said, the average unemployment will be 9.3 in 2009 and 9.8 percent in 2010. The CBO had similar figures.

Both see the national debt ‚ the accumulation of annual budget deficits ‚ as nearly doubling over the next decade. The total national debt, made up of amounts the government owes to the public, including foreign governments, as well as money it has borrowed from itself, stood Tuesday at a staggering $11.7 trillion.

Congressional Budget Office director Douglas Elmendorf said if Congress doesn’t reduce deficits, interest rates will likely rise, hurting the economy.

But if Congress acts too soon, the economic recovery ‚ once it arrives ‚ could be thwarted, he said.

“We face perils in acting and perils in not acting,” Elmendorf told reporters.

One solution, Elmendorf said, is for Congress to pass measures today that would reduce the deficit in the future, after the economy recovers. That could reassure bondholders

that Congress is serious about cutting the deficit, without stifling the recovery,” he said.

Obama himself may have drowned out the rising deficit news with the announcement Tuesday that he intends to nominate Ben Bernanke to a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve. The Bernanke news, and a report that consumers are regaining some confidence, may have neutralized any disturbance in the financial markets caused by the high deficit projections. Stocks were up in late morning trading.

The deeper red ink and the gloomy unemployment forecast present Obama with an enormous challenge. The new numbers come as he prods Congress to enact a major overhaul of the health care system‚ one that could cost $1 trillion or more over 10 years. Obama has said he doesn’t want the measure to add to the deficit, but lawmakers have been unable to agree on revenues that cover the cost.

What’s more, the high unemployment could last well into the congressional election campaign next year, turning the contests into a referendum on Obama’s economic policies.

Republicans pounced.

“The alarm bells on our nation’s fiscal condition have now become a siren,” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said.

“If anyone had any doubts that this burden on future generations is unsustainable, they’re gone ‚ spending, borrowing and debt are out of control.”

The revised White House estimates project that the economy will contract by 2.8 percent this year, more than twice what the White House predicted earlier this year. Romer projected that the economy would expand in 2010, but by 2 percent instead of the 3.2 percent growth the White House predicted in May. By 2011, Romer estimated, the economy would be humming at 3.6 percent growth.

Both Romer and budget director Peter Orszag said this year’s contraction would have been far worse without money from the $787 billion economic stimulus package that Obama pushed through Congress as one of his first major acts as president.

At the same time, the continuing stresses on the economy have, in effect, increased the size of the stimulus package because the government will have to spend more in unemployment insurance and food stamps, Orszag said. He said the cost of the stimulus package ‚ which spends most of its money in fiscal year 2010‚ will grow by tens of billions of dollars above the original $787 billion.

For now, while the country tries to come out of a recession, neither spending cuts nor broad tax increases would be prudent deficit-fighting measures.

But Obama is likely to face those choices once the economy shows signs of a steady recovery, and it could test his vow to only raise taxes on the wealthy.

Still, 10-year budget projections can be “wildly inaccurate,” said Stan Collender, a partner at Qorvis Communications and a former congressional budget official. Collender notes that there will be five congressional elections over the next 10 years and any number of foreign and domestic challenges that will make actual deficit figures very different from the estimates.

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Scorch on the Porch offers live tunes, great food Richard Kelly WASHBURN REVIEW

grilled quarter-pound, all-beef hot dog — as well as chips, drink and a cookie.

The meal costs $5, and students and Students who don’t have any plans faculty can pay with their iCards. for lunch on Thursday should head Live music will also be on hand. over to Scorch on the Porch.

In the spring, the Brody Buster Band A staple at Washburn since 2002, performed at Scorch on the Porch the event is basically a festival that to rave reviews, so organizers are features food and bringing the group beverages, a live “ back this year. band and sidewalk The band If a student has a sales from the consists of Chris band they want us Handley on bass, Memorial Union Bookstore. Other to listen to, and Tommy Dimmel joint projects often drums, and maybe book, we’re on take place during Brody Buster on the program. harmonica, guitar really open to that.

Held at Washburn and vocals. about three times “I got a lot of each semester, feedback from each Scorch on the students about - Kathy Reser the Porch has a [Buster], and for Memorial Union director different theme. that reason he’s Kathy Reser, ” going to be our director of the band again,” said Memorial Union, Reser. said many students attend the program The forecast calls for mild weather every semester, and they really seem for this week’s Scorch on the Porch, to enjoy the experience. but the weather factored into the “I think people now understand it’s origin of the program’s name. During a good time to go outside and have the very first Scorch on the Porch in some fun with good entertainment,” ‘02, temperatures were scorching hot, she said. and organizers decided to name it in This week’s Scorch on the Porch is honor of the week’s high temperatures. scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. Since then, Scorch on the Porch has to 1:30 p.m. on the Union lawn. The developed other names as inside jokes menu will include the “Ichadog,” — a for days when the weather isn’t exactly

“scorching.” For instance, names like “Freeze in the Breeze” are thrown around on cool weather days. And the silly names don’t always depend on the weather. After spring break one year, the event was jokingly called “Spring Broke.”

Menu and theme ideas have not been fully developed for this semester’s Scorch on the Porch. People who have ideas for bands, theme or menu items are encouraged to talk to the Memorial Union office.

“We’re always open to ideas,” said Reser. “If a student has a band they want us to listen to — and maybe book — we’re really open to that.”

Now that the program has established itself as a university tradition, Reser said she has had time to reflect on the program. Since Scorch on the Porch has become an event that students and faculty recognize and support, she hopes the tradition will be a long-standing one.

“It’s as if the students and faculty have come to expect it, and that’s the success of a lot of programs,” she said.

Photo courtesy of MySpace.com/BrodyBusterBand “If you develop something and you just keep going with it, before long, Warming up the crowd: Members of the Brody Buster Band will provide the tunes something grows out of it. It’s been for this fall’s first Scorch on the Porch. It will be the group’s encore performance at fun watching it grow, and each year Washburn — they played at the university this spring to rave reviews. it’s a little bit different.”

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

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List of top 20 primetime shows in Nielsen ratings ASSOCIATED PRESS

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Aug. 1723. Listings include the week’s ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An “X’’ in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.

1. (12) “America’s Got Talent” (Tuesday), NBC, 11.88 million viewers.

2. (20) “America’s Got Talent” (Wednesday, 9 p.m.), NBC, 10.67 million viewers.

3. (6) “NCIS,” CBS, 9.85 million viewers.

4. (11) “Two and a Half Men,” CBS, 8.55 million viewers.

5. (38) “The Big Bang Theory,” CBS, 8.04 million viewers.

6. (76) “Big Brother 11” (Tuesday), CBS, 7.98 million viewers.

7. (8) “The Mentalist,” CBS, 7.85 million viewers.

8. (14) “60 Minutes,” CBS, 7.77 million viewers.

9. (X) “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” (Sunday), ABC, 7.59 million viewers.

10. (52) “Hell’s Kitchen,” Fox, 7.49 million viewers.

11. (76) “Big Brother 11” (Sunday), CBS, 7.48 million viewers.

12. (7) “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” CBS, 7.42 million viewers.

13. (X) “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” (Monday), ABC, 7.06 million viewers.

14. (X) “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” (Wednesday), ABC, 6.87 million viewers.

15. (95) “Dateline NBC” (Monday), NBC, 6.85 million viewers.

16. (76) “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” ABC, 6.84 million viewers.

17. (14) “Criminal Minds,” CBS, 6.82 million viewers.

18. (X) “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” (Thursday), ABC, 6.78 million viewers.

19. (76) “Big Brother 11” (Thursday), CBS, 6.75 million viewers.

20. (X) “NFL on Fox Preseason 2,” Fox, 6.66 million viewers.

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‘G.I. Joe’ suffers from miscasting, lame plot Robert Burkett WASHBURN REVIEW

Image courtesy of GI Joe Web site

If you went to the movie theaters recently, you may have noticed the box office has not been hit as hard as might be expected in this economy.

People are lined up and ready to go see something that will entertain and delight them for a couple of hours.

Unfortunately for most audiences, “G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra” has neither the entertainment nor delight that most people will be looking for.

In what amounts to a two-hour Hasbro commercial (Hasbro is the company that makes and sells G.I. Joe toys), a cast of B-list actors that includes Dennis Quaid, Channing Tatum, Marlon Wayans and Sienna Miller takes you through a tour de force of bad acting and horribly written dialogue. Most of the movie is a disjointed attempt to give the characters real depth by interspersing long, tedious action sequences with background flashbacks that feature illat-ease and poorly constructed soap opera-like love scenes.

The movie even features a cameo appearance from “Mummy” star Brendan Fraser as a drill sergeant-

type character. Unfortunately for all of us in the audience, the lovable Fraser can’t be taken seriously as a tough guy anymore than Sienna Miller can be taken seriously as a good actress in this film.

However, if there is one true star of this escapade into the world of beloved 1980s-children’s-cartoonsturned-terrible-box-office-movies, it is the film’s special effects. Just like in the “Transformers” franchise, the action sequences, although long and excessive, are impressive in their intricate nature and the real imagination of the special effects designers. It might be the one thing that saves the movie from complete horridness.

If you are going out this weekend and want to go see a movie, think twice before you see “G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra.” After all, like Dennis Quaid says in the movie: “Knowing is half the battle.” And, knowing Hollywood, this isn’t the last we will see of General Hawke and his band of cardboard cutouts.

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

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‘New Faces of America’ shows future of diversity in America Robert Burkett WASHBURN REVIEW

A brave new world was presented to Washburn students at the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Building on Thursday evening.

Those who attended the world premiere of “The New Faces of America” were offered food for thought about the current status of diversity in America and what its future will hold.

This was demonstrated through a series of small vignettes that pulled no punches and granted no reprieve from the reality of the changing makeup of the United States — both ethnically and socially.

“We put on this performance to help grant access to the conversation about new diversity in America around the country on college campuses,” said Hal Mooney, Director of national tours for Will and Company, a non profit performance troupe based out of the Ricardo Montalban Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.

The play began with a short slideshow of different images related to the subject matter that was about to be tackled in the vignette. Most of the slide show pieces were accompanied by popular songs from such artists as Alicia Keyes, Beyonce Knowles and other well known singers. In addition, several sound bites from President

Obama’s campaign and inauguration for themselves where they stand when were played during the slideshow. presented with the broad strokes of Among the subject matters covered, what the issues are all about. The one hits home with Kansans and in topics covered range anywhere from particular those who live in Topeka. the plight of Native-Americans and the The second act opened with a small extraordinarily high suicide rate within multimedia the communities display that on reservations “ featured the around the supporters of country to the This performance Fred Phelps degradation holding their of Mexicanwill help access a ubiquitous American conversation about signs calling for citizens as the deaths of they face the new diversity in homosexuals. onslaught of America.

In the second racial prejudice vignette, a pastor and persecution spoke with a boy at the hands - Hal Mooney who is thinking of groups like Director of national tours of committing the Minuteman suicide because Project, ” Defense he can’t stand the a group of shame of being vigilantes that gay. The pastor patrol the border speaks to the boy telling him the that of the United States with Mexico to he is living in sin. The boy runs away capture illegal immigrants and deport in shame and the audience is left to them. hear the unending struggle of thought No matter which side of the subject within the mind of what turns out to you subscribe to, the play itself will be a gay pastor. The pastor character have you thinking about the choices debates the hypocrisy of the Christian you make and the direction the country church and the movement to “cure the is going. damned souls of those afflicted with Robert Burkett is a junior mass the burden of homosexuality.”

In the end the piece leaves out a real media major. Reach him at robert. decision and lets the audience decide burkett@washburn.edu.

After the show: Hal Mooney and Lee Sherman, right, field questions from the audience about the play’s controversial subject matter.

that Brown, 20, performs physical Virginia. labor instead of community service, The judge said she was satisfied such as mentoring young people. He with a letter presented by Geragos will also undergo a year of domestic that Richmond Police Chief Bryan violence counseling.

T. Norwood will directly oversee Rihanna did not attend Tuesday’s Brown’s labor program. sentencing.

After Brown pleaded guilty to At one point, Brown, who was felony assault in June, Schnegg ordered accompanied by his mother, agreed the pair to stay away from each other to the terms of the sentence and to not contact one before Schnegg had finished CELEBRITY another. Her order Tuesday going through them all. essentially extended that DOCKET The hearing had been for the next five years. planned for Thursday Donald Etra, Rihanna’s afternoon, but Brown’s lawyer, attorney, has said he didn’t think the Mark Geragos, asked to move up the strict rules were necessary, but that he singer’s sentencing to Tuesday. A and Rihanna favored a less-stringent previous attempt to sentence Brown ruling that simply ordered Brown not was postponed when Schnegg said she to annoy, harass or molest the 21-yearhadn’t received adequate assurances old pop singer. He said after Tuesday’s that Brown would perform physical hearing that Rihanna did not object to labor if allowed to serve probation in to the stay-away order, which allows

the former couple to be within 10 yards of each other if they are attending music industry events.

Otherwise, Brown was ordered to remain 100 yards away from Rihanna.

Schnegg said she was aware of reports that Brown had been spotted on several occasions in the same places as Rihanna.

“I am not amused with the chatter that has been on the airwaves and any violation of your probation in this case comes with the potential for state prison,” Schnegg told Brown.

Brown was arrested Feb. 8, hours after he was accused of beating Rihanna.

The attack occurred in Los Angeles’ Hancock Park neighborhood as Brown drove a rented sports car. A Los Angeles police detective described a brutal attack in a search warrant affidavit

Photo by Robert Burkett, Washburn Review

Chris Brown sentenced in Rihanna assault case Anthony McCartney ASSOCIATED PRESS

A judge on Tuesday sentenced Chris Brown to five years’ probation, six months’ community labor for the beating of Rihanna and ordered the R&B singer to stay away from his former girlfriend for the next five years.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg told Brown that he could be sent to state prison if he violated any terms of his sentence, including an order to stay 100 yards away from Rihanna unless they’re attending music industry events.

Brown will serve his sentence in his home state Virginia and his community labor will be overseen by the police chief in Richmond.

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filed in the case, stating Brown hit, choked and bit Rihanna and tried at one point to push her from the car.

Brown’s career suffered after his arrest, with sponsors dropping him and radio stations refusing to play his music. Both he and Rihanna had to cancel several high-profile appearances, including planned performances at the Grammy Awards the day of the attack.

In a probation report released after the sentencing, Brown is quoted as saying he was “depressed” since the attack and that he “’does not want to carry on that cycle.’”

A felony charge of making criminal threats was dropped during Tuesday’s sentencing.

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wednesday, August 26, 2009

sheriff in town

Fantasy football is here to stay

Washburn Hall of Fame announces 2009 class WASHBURN UNIVERSITY

The Washburn athletics Hall of Fame has announced its 2009 class with the addition of four enshrinees who will be inducted on Oct. 3 and introduced at halftime of the football game between the Ichabods and the Fort Hays State Tigers. Joining the class of 118 are former football players Mark Brinker and Gary Yager, former basketball player Rob Reilly and as a meritorious service inductee, former Ichabod golfer Mark Heitz.

Eric Smith WASHBURN REVIEW Ah, you can feel it in the air. It’s like Christmas in August. As the weather cools and the summer makes its final hurrahs, fall approaches and so does one of the greatest pastimes of the 21st century. What is this wonderful institution? Fantasy football.

Yes, it’s that time of year again, when team owners prepare for another plentiful season of football in what plans to be 15 of the greatest weeks of the year. Sure baseball is still going on—and don’t get me wrong, I love the game—but football just has that pull that is unmatched. It’s like that the temptation that shopping malls give customers when they fill the place with Christmas decorations three months beforehand. Plus the Royals are looking to next year, and the evil empire franchises of the Yankees and Red Sox are preparing for yet another playoff run. Nothing new.

Yes, football season is here. And like a holiday which has been marked on the calendar for months, fantasy junkies gather to do their fantasy draft.

For sports fans, the fantasy draft is at the top of the list of favorite things to do. It’s right up there with filling out a bracket for March Madness.

And much like a bracket, having a good draft can team make or break your fantasy season. As an avid fantasy football participant, I love reading advice whenever I can get it. So, here are some tips to help you along the way both during and after your draft, or drafts, for those diehards who can’t do just one league.

• While auto picking your draft might be convenient and occasionally randomly give you a good team, the draft is something not to skip. It’s like picking your brackets based on the mascots. It’s best to prepare ahead of time and then make sure you make your draft date.

• On draft day, if you get a chance to do a live draft, take it. They are always the most fun as you get everyone together for the kickoff party to start the season off right. But for those who draft online, make sure to get on at least 10 minutes before hand. Because while technology is nice, it doesn’t always work and the last thing you want is your first pick going to fate.

• During the draft, make sure to watch the bye weeks of your picks as you go along. It’s really easy to forget to look with all the other information listed about the players. Because drafting a great team and then finding out five of your players have the same bye week is a nightmare you could do without.

• Once you’ve drafted, check the waiver wire or free agent listing as well as the transactions made by the team owners as much as you can. (At least once a week.)

By doing this you are bound to find hidden gems others have missed as well as just find useful pickups that others might not have realized the true value of. Backups, especially in the running back and wide receiver positions, will make their name known as the season goes on.

Fantasy football time is here. And the NFL season kicks off in nearly two weeks. Are you ready?

Eric Smith is a senior mass media major. Reach him at eric.smith1@ washburn.edu.

Photos by Mike Goehring, Washburn Review

El Capitan: Junior goalkeeper Ashley Klone leads the 2009 version of the Lady Blues to Golden, Colo., to face the Colorado School of Mines Orediggers on Friday, Aug. 28.

Junior captain puts in extra work to perfect position, team

of each team member.

“We have many capable seniors on the team this year. It’s tough to sit down and go through everyone’s strengths and weaknesses,” he said.

Klone was picked for four reasons said Collins.

Ben Fitch “First, her effort in practice is WASHBURN REVIEW relentless. Second is her success in the classroom. Third: her natural During the two and a half hour daily leadership skills. practice, the women’s soccer team “And to add a fourth reason,” said works on a variety of team building Collins, “she has a passion and desire skills. They scrimmage, condition for team success.” and run numerous maneuvers in Collins does have expectations for small groups that coach Tim Collins his team on and off the field. Each prepares to give the team the upper team member is expected to sit in the hand at game “ front three rows time. during class, for Goalkeeper example. And of She has a passion Ashley Klone the 20 hours per and desire for team works one-onweek that the one, however, NCAA allows success. with a coach to for practice, the develop her goalLady Blues are keeping abilities. on the field for At least once 17. during practice, As far as Klone the entire team is concerned, her - Tim Collins jogs across the position on the Head soccer coach field to bump team and the fists with Klone ” field makes her to give her their an ideal captain. support. “[As the goalkeeper] you are the Klone is the only goalkeeper last person back,” she said “you can for the team—a bit of a risk said see more of the field and organize Collins—making her a valuable team the team. The position presents component. The junior biology major leadership.” also serves as the team’s captain.

As the lady blues prepare for Collins and his assistant coaches their first game in Golden, Colo., typically elect two captains per against the Colorado School of Mines semester, and they are considering Orediggers, Klone said she will work which of the Lady Blues would make on discipline, encouragement and a good second captain, but for now, team building. Last year, to strengthen Klone is it. And she will remain the team, the Blues got together for the first captain for the rest of the potlucks and movie nights. Nothing semester. too out of the ordinary.

“From my perspective,” Collins “Typical stuff for a group of girls,” said, “[the captain] is a representative Klone said. for the team, a leader on and off the field and a positive role model.”

Selecting the captain was a difficult Ben Fitch is a senior mass media task, said Collins, because of the major. Reach him at benjamin.fitch@ general talent and individual aptitude washburn.edu.

Meet Ashley Klone • No. 20 • 5-8 junior goalkeeper • Team captain • From Casper, Wyo. • Major: undecided • Has a 14-8-3 career record with 25 appearances and 24 starts in goal • Her 14 wins are second on the WU career chart • Is second all-time with 91 saves, eight shutouts and a .96 career goal average against • Set multiple freshman and sophomore records for goalkeeper • Named to the MIAA Honor Roll two years in a row Courtesy wusports.com

C is for Captain: Goalkeeper Ashley Klone is one of the most decorated goalkeepers in Washburn history, recording 14 career wins, 91 saves, eight shutouts and a .96 career goal average against.

Mark Brinker Football (1985-86) Mark earned honorable mention All-American honors at free safety in 1986 and Academic All-American Honors the same season. He was a first team all-CSIC pick in 1986 and first team All-District 10 pick as well. He was a second team all-conference pick in 1985 and finished with 20 career pass break ups which would have ranked first at the end of his career. His 11 PBU’s in 1985 would have been second on the single season chart. His top two Ichabod sporting memories include returning a touchdown in the fourth quarter to beat Emporia State as a junior in 1985 and WASHBURN reaching the ATHLETICS NAIA national playoffs in 1986. Currently, Brinker is the region vice president for operations for FritoLay. He graduated from Washburn in 1987 and is a graduate of Nemaha Valley High School in Seneca, Kan. He has three children - Luke, Haylee and Jack.

Rob Reilly Basketball (1983-87) Rob was an all-CSIC selection as a senior after earning honorable mention all-CSIC honors as a junior.

He was a starting guard on the 1987 NAIA national championship team and led the team in assists and steals as as junior. His 253 career assists rank ninth all-time at Washburn and would have been fourth at the end of his career. He is fourth on the alltime steals chart at Washburn with 130 and that total was the most in school history when his career ended.

He played in 125 games. He shared the school record for the most games played and started during a season with 39 during the Ichabods’ run to the national championship. His top two Ichabod sporting memories were winning the national championship and then representing the United States at the World Sports Fair in Tokyo that same year. Reilly graduated from Washburn in 1988 and is a graduate of Hayden High School in Topeka. He is currently employed with Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railway as a General Manager based out of Chicago. Reilly and his wife Traci (also a Washburn graduate) have two sons - Ryan and Michael.

Gary Yager Football (1972-75) Gary was a first team all-CSIC selection as a senior after wrapping up his career with 1,297 rushing yards which is currently 15th on the all-time Ichabod rushing chart and was the fifth-highest at the end of his career after playing only three seasons missing one with an injury. He has 12 career touchdowns and four 100yard rushing games while leading the Ichabods in rushing as a junior and senior. He rushed for 784 yards as a senior with eight touchdowns and his rushing total would have been the third-highest single-season total in school history.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2009 • Sports

MCC bike ride races to raise funds Lily Pankratz WASHBURN REVIEW

This movement makes establishing water systems for crops almost impossible.

As the goal for this year’s FlatlandAs summer draws to a close, bi- er Bike Ride, participants are aiming to cyclists race to fit in those last few raise more than $6,500. Riders work to rides before the chilling winds set in. gather pledges beforehand. The person What better excuse to get together or family to obtain the most contribuwith friends and neighbors for one last tions receives a $60 gift certificate. cruise than a flatlander bike ride. Not “We hope we have a lot of people to mention the added perk of raising who get friends and neighbors to domoney for a good cause. nate to the cause,” said Fern Rudiger.

The Mennonite Central With seven years of BICYCLE Committee Flatlander Bike service on the committee, Ride will take place Sept. FUNDRAISER Galen and Fern Rudiger 19, 2009. With approxihave an idea of what to expect during the ride. Since mately 100 riders expected, the MCC Flatlander Committee is Kansas, has a history of unpredictable sprinting through checklists to make weather patterns and uneven roads, support teams are set up at various sure the event runs smoothly.

Native Kansans know how impor- checkpoints on the ride.

Support and gear stops are set up at tant the water supply is when farming.

Unfortunately, for farmers in Colom- each 10-mile marker along the route. bia, it is not a system easily come by. At each SAG stop, participants can During the past few decades, these refuel with water, fruit and homemade families have had to relocate repeated- cookies. Fern not only bakes several ly in order to escape armed conflicts. batches of cookies, but she hits the road

and passes them out at the designated stops. Local churches in neighboring towns also bake and set up stops along the way.

“I enjoy working with the committee and organizing groups,” said Fern.

Bob Becker first caught the biker bug when Galen suggested he attend the event 10 years ago. Becker’s wife, Donna, immediately joined the committee and has been a member ever since.

Working with the Mennonite Press on the outskirts of Newton, Donna’s task is to design the event brochures.

T-shirts are also produced and handed out to the riders and sponsors.

Four different routes are available to cyclists of varying lengths and levels of difficulty. For families or new recruits, a route of approximately eight miles is arranged throughout the town of Newton.

Other courses include traveling back roads to nearby towns. After the scenic ride of Newton, Hesston is the next destination with a roundtrip of 20

miles. If riders are feeling adventurous, a 40-mile trip to Moundridge can be arranged. For those who wish to push the pedals for a couple of hours, Burrton is the last destination for riders with a 60-mile route.

This year, the routes have remained the same as the previous two years.

Because of construction on bridges and some roads, bicyclists must stick to the unchanged paths. However, there are several routes the committee tends to switch between every couple of years.

Despite raising money for a good cause and the homemade goodies, some cyclists still argue those are not the main reasons to get in the saddle.

“I enjoy the ride the most,” said Galen. “Interacting and visiting with people I know and strangers I don’t.”

MCC Bike Ride • Sept. 19, 2009 • 100 riders expected • Aim is to raise more than $6,500 • Four routes available: Newton, Hesston, Moundridge and Burrton

Lily Pankratz was a member of the summer advanced newswriting class.

Volleyball squad set for Classic Curtis Leeth WASHBURN REVIEW

Photo by Aaron Deffenbaugh, Washburn Review

Dedication: Washburn defensive end Eric Lawrence, wearing the No. 7 jersey since his practice jersey was ripped, has plenty of inspiration this season to get him through the hardships of the season.

Lawrence ready for business Curtis Leeth WASHBURN REVIEW

ship this season.

“This year we are really trying to dedicate this season to Ben Muir,” The sun’s unrelenting rays served said Lawrence. Muir died in a singleas lighting and the sound of coaches car accident on March 7. 2009. “That’s barking and whistles blowing was the really my motivation right there—mobackground track as No. 90 tivation enough to get me discussed his focus for the FOOTBALL through practices. Even upcoming Ichabod football when I don’t want to pracFEATURE season. tice sometimes. I think “What I really want is about Muir or whatever, a national championship,” said Eric that he’d be out here practicing hard.

Lawrence, Washburn defensive end. But he’s not here right now, so we’re “That’s all I really want, a national trying to give a national championship to him.” championship.”

Lawrence said the memory of Muir Lawrence, who has accrued 138 tackles and 33 tackles for loss (second will motivate him throughout the seaall-time at Washburn), is coming off a son to lead the Ichabod defense and 2008 campaign that was derailed by an add to his impressive 14.5 sack total, MCL injury. Lawrence said his knee is which ranks fifth all-time in Washfully recovered and stressed he was burn history. Lawrence’s performance ready to help his team to a champion- in camp has drawn praise from his

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coaches, as well.

“He’s moving very fast and great, back to where he was last year, still recognizing blocks very well, and moving fast off the ball,” said David Trupp, defensive line coach.

Despite the praise and astounding stat line, the defensive end does not let his success go to his head. Lawrence lays his success at the feet of his coaches and teammates, “These guys have shown me a lot about responsibility,” said Lawrence.

“Shown me a lot about teamwork, working hard, and doing things the right way. The coaches have taught me a lot, they are like fathers to me and my teammates are like brothers to me.”

Curtis Leeth is a junior mass media major. Reach him at curtis.leeth@ washburn.edu.

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begins. Time is short, though, as the Lady Blues’ final opportunity to prepare for the season is Thursday, when The 2009 version of the Lady Blues the squad will be able to watch two volleyball team may have many new of their future tournament opponents faces, but the team is still ready for play each other.

Smith said incorporating the new the Oredigger Volleyball Classic this freshmen into the squad is imperaweekend.

The tournament takes place in tive given freshmen will have minutes Golden, Colo., and features opponents at every position this season. She reWestern State and Adams State at 11 mains confident in the squad for the a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Friday WASHBURN upcoming tournament. now, I think we and Mesa State and Fort VOLLEYBALL will“Right be a very competitive Lewis College at 11 a.m. team,” said Smith. “I think and 5:30 p.m. Saturday.

Perhaps the biggest challenge for we are going to do really well.”

The sole senior on the squad this the Lady Blues this season is incorporating the team’s many new faces: year, center Kate Hampson will be six freshmen are a part of the squad returning home to Colorado for the this year. The fountain of youth on the game, which she said her family will team does not bother junior defensive attend. Hampson’s leadership will be key for the many freshmen on the specialist Molly Smith, however. “[The freshmen] are a very talented team, three of whom, McKayla Gowgroup,” said Smith. “They are creating en, Abby Wittman and Sami McHenry, a very good, competitive atmosphere, are being redshirted this season by the and hopefully they will make us the squad. best we can be.”

Smith emphasized the upcoming Curtis Leeth is a junior mass media tournament as a chance for the team to major. Reach him at curtis.leeth@ find chemistry before conference play washburn.edu.

Archive photo, Washburn Review

Coming home: Senior center Kate Hampson will be returning home to Colorado this weekend with the Lady Blues for the Oredigger Volleyball Classic.

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Whiting’s grand opening

2009 CLASS: Induction takes place Oct. 3 Continued from page B4

He rushed for a career-high 135 yards on 28 carries against Pittsburg State as a senior. His junior season, he rushed for 439 yards on 119 carries with three touchdown. His 862 allpurpose yards led the Ichabods as a senior as did his 54 points scored on nine touchdowns. He led the team in rushing during the 1974 Boot Hill Bowl in a 21-7 win over Millikin with 57 yards rushing on 22 carries.

The Boot Hill Bowl win is also his top Washburn sports memory. Yager graduated from Washburn in 1976 and he is a graduate of East High School in Kansas City. He is the president and CEO of Vision Bank in Topeka. Yager and his wife Widge (also a Washburn graduate) have two sons - Tyson and Tab.

Archive photo, Washburn Review

The big unveiling: New trophy cases, pictured above, are part of the massive overhaul in Whiting Field House. The work done on the field house totalled $6.9 million, and includes a 9,258 square foot workout facility on the ground level. The upper level mezzanine will house offices, an 80-seat classroom and two seminar rooms, and the third floor will house basketball and volleyball courts. Whiting’s grand opening will be Sept. 4 at 2 p.m.

Mark Heitz Meritorious Service Golf (1970-72) Mark has been instrumental in the success of Washburn athletics and the entire University by sponsoring many endowed scholarships for Ichabod and Lady Blues student athletes and both his and his wife Lisa’s names as well as endowed funds for the Washburn law school. He has served on the Washburn Board of Regents as well as the law school’s board of governors and is currently a trustee of the Washburn Endowment Association.

Heitz’s support of building projects such as the Lee Arena and Whiting Field House renovation projects and the Falley Field renovation project has helped put the Washburn athletic facilities on the map as some of the best in the country. He was honored as the Ichabod Club Person of the Year in 1998 and graduated from Washburn in 1974 earning his juris doctorate in 1977. He also is a member of the American Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity, past secretary for the Kansas Day Club and a past chairman of the Kansas Insurance Education Foundation and National Association of Life Companies. Heitz has served as president of the WU Law School Association and received the Alumni Association’s Distinguished Service Award in 2002 and an honorary Doctorate of Law in 2001. The Heitz’s have one daughter, Kara.

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Five football players make preseason All-MIAA team Josh Rouse WASHBURN REVIEW Five Washburn football players, three of whom are linemen, have been named to the 2009 D2Football.com Preseason All-MIAA Team.

Offensive linemen Bill Boyer and Brian Folkerts, defensive lineman Brandon Jackson, linebacker Zach Watkins and defensive back Casey Curran were all named to the list, released early last week.

Watkins, a fifth-year senior, led the Washburn defensive with 119 tackles last year, including 1½ sacks. He also led the squad in interceptions with five. He needs 98 tackles to become Washburn’s all-time leader in total tackles— he currently sits at 362.

Curran, a junior, wasn’t far behind Watkins, totaling 93 tackles, one sack and four interceptions. He is also a punt returner and is fifth all-time at Washburn in punt return yardage Archive photo, Washburn Review Preseason honors: Senior linebacker Zach Watkins, who needs 98 tackles to with 364.

Jackson, also a fifth-year become Washburn’s all-time leader in total tackles, was one of five Ichabods named senior, added 31 tackles and 1½ to the D2football.com preseason All-MIAA Team.

sacks of his own last year. He is versatile and has spent time at both defensive end and defensive tackle at Washburn.

Northwest Missouri seniors LaRon Council, running back, and Miles Burnsides, defensive back, were named the offensive and defensive players of the year, respectively. Several other Kansans were named to the list, including three Fort Hays State and three Pittsburg State players.

No Emporia State players made the list.

Washburn also received votes in both the D2Football.com and American Football Coaches Assocation preseason Top 25 polls, although it didn’t make the top 25 in either poll. There were six MIAA teams that received votes in both polls. In the AFCA poll, Washburn received 22 points. No. 25 ranked Central Missouri, an MIAA school, received 72 points.

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

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D2Football.com Preseason All-MIAA Team

Players of the Year Offensive: LaRon Council, NW Missouri, Sr. Defensive: Myles Burnsides, NW Missouri, Sr. First Team Offense QB—Eric Czerniewski, Central Missouri, Sr. RB—LaRon Council, NW Missouri, Sr. RB—Thomas Hodges, Missouri Western, Jr. TE—DeMarco Crosby, Central Missouri, Jr. WR—Cedric Houston, Missouri Western, Sr. WR—Andrew Mead, Missouri Western, Sr. OL—Bill Boyer, Washburn, Jr. OL—Brian Folkerts, Washburn, Soph.

OL—Nathan Martin, Missouri Western, Sr. OL—Wesley Yarbough, Fort Hays, Sr. OL—Jay Nunez, Pittsburg State, Sr. First Team Defense DL—Sean Paddock, NW Missouri, Sr. DL—Brad Davidson, Missouri Western, Sr. DL—Brandon Jackson, Washburn, Sr. DL—Zac Keller, Nebraska-Omaha, Sr. LB—Jared Brawner, Missouri Southern, Sr. LB—Zach Watkins, Washburn, Sr. LB—Caleb Jessup, Pittsburg State, Sr. DB—Myles Burnsides, NW Missouri, Sr. DB—Alex Kuhlman, Pittsburg State, Jr. DB—C.J. Lovett, Fort Hays, Sr. DB—Casey Curran, Washburn, Jr. First Team Specialists AP—C.J. Lovett, Fort Hays, Sr. K—Greg Zuerlein, Nebraska-Omaha, Jr. P—Jordan Hofer, Central Missouri, Sr.

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