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An overview of the accomplishments of the Love/Onek administration
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WU Feels the “Love”: Garrett Love, former president of WSGA, and Caley Onek, former vice president and current president of WSGA, held true to their campaign promises. Highlights of their term include Success Week, Bod Alert and several other accomplishments.
But one of the biggest changes this administration has seen this year is the changes within the Washburn Transformational Experience. Much collaboration was required with faculty and administration regarding this program and the changes that students wanted to see. “Our job is to represent students and be the voice of the students,” Love said. Onek agreed, saying it was necessary to gather research on “what the students wanted and how much they really knew about the program.” When conversations erupted about making the program optional, it was clear that this decision was what the students wanted after a unanimous vote through the WSGA Senate proved that it was in favor of this change. This vote triggered conversations with faculty and administration. This wasn’t the only topic to bring students and faculty together though, as the development of a student Success Week required a lot of communication and discussion. “Forming relationships with faculty was so important in this process,” Onek said. “It was a big step getting everybody on board, but with their support, the program can continue to develop in the future.” Onek also said this process required a lot of backing from faculty, and has allowed the program to be approved on multiple levels. The program will go before general faculty May 12, followed by the Board of Regents for final approval. While this concept of forming relationships on campus was vital to the success of many WSGA Please see NEW page A4
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unteer work for various factions of the community as well as possible volunteer time at Washburn. In addition, McDonald said he simply plans to do activities that he enjoys such as watching sports and listening to music. “Or just sitting on the balcony watching the clouds,” he said. McDonald decided to retire so he could take care of his wife, Alice, at home. He took advantage of the voluntary early-retirement package that Washburn offered this year. “I’m retiring, but I’m not leaving. That’s what I’ve been telling everybody because you can’t leave something that you love,” said McDonald. He said he would be returning to campus frequently. “Once a week to pick up the Review,” he said with a laugh. McDonald said that throughout his career at Washburn, the students have been his favorite part. “It certainly isn’t cleaning toilets,” he said. McDonald, more personably known on campus as Gary, said he wanted to impart a message to all students and faculty before he departs. “Say thank you from me,” he said. He also said he would like to see everyone treat each other, and themselves, with respect, and to not forget to appreciate our lives. “I hope I never get so used to the world that it no longer seems wonderful,” he said.
Gary McDonald has a familiar face. Many students get to know the Memorial Union custodial worker as he makes his rounds around the basement of the union, always stopping to chat. At the end of the spring semester, McDonald, 62, will be retiring from his work at Washburn. He has been employed at the university since the fall of 1990. “To me it’s probably one of the greatest places to be and to work,” he said, “and it’s certainly been a privilege and an honor to serve the students of this university. As far as I’m concerned, it’s probably just the greatest job on campus I’d say.” McDonald’s job duties include cleaning up after students and faculty in bathrooms, offices, common and eating areas. He works throughout the day, every day of the week, and sometimes can be found in the Union in the evenings. The Topeka native said his dedication to the job comes from his desire to also serve the community. “Because Washburn is the community,” he said. “It’s the greatest thing Topeka has going for it.” Monday, McDonald was honored by student activities and Greek life with the Gary McDonald award— named after McDonald for “his dedication and unselfish giving of his time and efforts to promoting the Washburn community well above what any reasonable person could ask.” In his retirement, McDonald said he would like to do vol-
Ben Fitch is a senior mass media major. Reach him at benjamin.fitch@washburn. edu.
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A Community of His Own: Gary McDonald received the Gary McDonald Award from Student Activities and Greek Life for his dedication to the Washburn community. McDonald is retiring at the end of the semester but plans to maintain a campus presence.
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last spring,” said Love, also stating that primary focus of the program was to help students save money, and to connect with faculty to provide students As always, the end of the year with the tools they need at a reasonbrings a great deal of change. Change able cost. During this past year, four is already underway within the Wash- textbooks were available for rent in the burn Student Government Associa- bookstore. That number has increased tion as the 2009-2010 administra- to seven for the upcoming school year. tion has officially handed over the Another goal that saw progress reins to the administration for the this year was in the realm of campus 2010-2011 academic school year. safety. The Washburn Campus Watch But a reflection of the previous ad- program was established and formed ministration’s journey proves that partnerships with the Washburn Unithe year was undoubtedly a success. versity Police Department, the Topeka With a camPolice Departpaign strategy “ ment, represenadvocating for tatives from the Our job is to textbook rentals, District Attorcampus safety, a ney’s office and represent students Bod Alert messagmembers of ing system, a userthe Safestreets and be the voice of friendly Washburn Coalition. The the students. Transformational goal of the proExperience and a gram is to make student Success Washburn UniWeeks, former versity the safWSGA President est campus in - Garrett Love Garrett Love and the country. Former President, WSGA Vice President In addition Caley Onek had a ” to increasing lot to look forward safety on camto. And as these pus, WSGA five goals started sought to inout as campaign promises, the Wash- crease school spirit to help students burn community quickly realized that have the best Washburn experience all five goals were going to see sig- possible. One of the efforts to accomnificant progress throughout the year. plish this was the evolution of Bod Washburn University is the first Alert, a text messaging system that public institution in Kansas to offer alerts those who sign up of events a rental program, and it has proven taking place on campus. With more to be a useful tool for students, fac- than 700 students signed up, comulty and Washburn’s own bookstore. munication about campus activities “We started working on this idea and events has significantly increased.
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Wednesday, May 5 Scorch on the Porch Memorial Union Lawn 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WU President’s Symphony Orchestra Concert White Concert Hall 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 6 Retirement Reception for Gary McDonald Washburn Room Lounge 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. WU Jazz Concert White Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. Crane Observatory Open House Stoffer Science Hall 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Topeka is in the market for some volunteers. It provides kids ages 5 to 18 one-on-one mentoring matches with an adult that has a little time to spare. It does not take much. BBBS offers two volunteer options. Traditional or community-based matches meet at least three times a month for two or three hours. They go to sporting events, museums, movies and more. They may also stay in and play video games or try their hand at some woodworking. It is very flexible and can fit into even the busiest schedule. The Bigs in Schools program uses school-based matches that meet at the school, once a week over the lunch period for about 30 minutes. You can play, do homework, read or maybe just talk. You pick the school and the day and they will find you a child ready to soak up your attention. All the matches are supported by the staff at BBBS. Right now, 130 kids are waiting for a match. Most of these children are from single-parent homes. About threefourths of them are boys. Unfortunately, for every 10 volunteer inquiries received, only three of them are males. “We are trying to reach out to males in the community and let them know that there are close to 100 boys in Topeka waiting for a Big Brother,” said Colin Elwell, recruitment director. Studies show that children who are matched with a Big Brother or Sister are
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46 percent less likely to use drugs, 27 percent less likely to use alcohol and 52 percent less likely to skip school. The benefits for the children are clear but the mentors have a lot to gain as well. “I get to see how the child’s mind works and what they need to be able to thrive,” said Kristina Gaylord. She and her little sister, Brianna, have been matched for just over a year. They like to go to the park, watch movies and get their hair and nails done. They have even tried gardening. Katelyn Winrick has been matched with her little sister, Mia, since Oct. 14, 2008. “We get along so well. It’s awesome,” said Winrick. Together they have gone bowling, swimming, skating and so much more. Recently, they got to see the Harlem Globetrotters. “We like to try anything,” Winrick said. “Just knowing I am such a positive influence in her life is the best part for me. I want her to know she can do anything she puts her mind to.” BBBS of Topeka wants to encourage Washburn students to volunteer. “We would love to double the amount of volunteers we have from Washburn because college students make such great volunteers,” said Elwell. To get more information about being a Big Brother or Sister or to sign up, call Big Brothers Big Sisters at 234-5524 or visit www.topeka.kansasbigs.org.
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Deciphering the Four Noble Truths Kate Fechter WASHBURN REVIEW Nirvana was a grunge band in the 90s. It is also the name for when a Buddhist reaches Enlightenment. The fourth largest religion in the world, Buddhism, originated in India but is now mostly practiced in China, Japan and other parts of southeast Asia. Professor Barry Crawford, a professor of religion and philosophy, explained the story of Buddhism’s founder Siddhartha Gautama, who was an Indian prince of the Sakya Clan, lived from 563-483 B.C. His father kept him locked in the palace because he wanted his son to be a great political leader, not a great religious leader. It had been prophesized that he could be either. Siddhartha escaped and witnessed the four passing sights: an elderly person, a sick person, a corpse and a monk meditating. “How much of this story is true we don’t know,” said Crawford. Disturbed by this, Siddhartha ran away to find inner peace. He practiced every technique he could think of to find peace. He became the Buddha and became enlightened. He also discovered the four noble truths. The first noble truth is that all of life is suffering. Next, we suffer because we thirst to have things
we cannot get. The next noble truth is that we can stop this suffering. The fourth is that by following the eight fold path you can stop this suffering. The eight fold path includes right thinking, right attitude, right effort and right livelihood, for example. “In Buddhism, you have to know and internalize the four noble truths,” said Crawford. “You have to realize everything is impermanent and nothing lasts. For example, you want to be young forever and that can’t be.” Crawford explained that in Buddhism thirsting for yourself causes the most suffering. The belief is there is no self, there is no soul. “This is a hard concept for Westerners and non-Buddhists to understand,” said Crawford. “Think of it like a mirage. You are conscious of it and perceive it, but it’s not there. The same idea applies to the self. You want continuity but it’s not there.” The goal in Buddhism is to reach enlightenment or Nirvana. Nirvana translates to “no wind,” like blowing out a candle explained Crawford. “When you retain enlightenment your consciousness of yourself disappears,” said Crawford. “It’s an ultimate no-thingness.” According to religioustolerance.org there are three main types
of Buddhism. These are: Theravada, Mahayana and Vrjiana Buddhism. Crawford explained the differences between the three main types. Theravada is “the way of the monk” and they hold closest to the teachings of Buddha. Mahayana Buddhism focuses on the model of love and compassion exhibited by Buddha the person. Finally Vrjiana Buddhism is also known as Tibetan Buddhism. This is the Buddhism practiced by the Dali Lama. “Vrjiana is a mixture of Buddhist beliefs and a Tibetan religion called Bon,” said Crawford. “Bon has to do with strategies for survival in a hostile environment by placating hostile spirits. It also involves chants, mantras and charms.” Mahayana Buddhism is very popular in Japan, where they have a 40-foot statue of the Amitaba Buddha, or the Amida as they call him. The Amida is the Buddha of infinite light. “Amida reigns over paradise in the west,” said Crawford. “He is a cosmic Buddha and people pray so that he will have pity and share his grace and merit. The hope is that after they die the Amida will admit them into paradise.” The Amitaba Buddha is often sold in stores as a figurine. Another figure that many would recognize is the laughing Buddha, or Ho Thai.
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He is a fat and happy Buddha. He is a Chinese folklore figure and his name Ho Thai means “cloth sack.” Buddhists believe in reincarnation. According to Crawford, it is called Samsara which means rebirth. “If you don’t reach enlightenment in this life, you will be reborn until you see the truth and see what Siddhartha himself saw,” said Crawford. Although Buddhism began in India, it is not a popular religion there today. A large portion of India practices Hinduism. Crawford explained the connection between Buddhism and Hinduism. “Like Christianity began as a movement within Judaism, Buddhism started within the bosom of Hinduism,” said Crawford. “Buddhism became so different that eventually it became its own religion.” Religioustolerance.org addresses the debate about whether or not Buddhism is actually a religion or a philosophy. It is said that Buddhism is a philosophy, not a religion because there is no talk of a god or deity. Mahayana Buddhism treats its many Buddha figures as cosmic figures like gods. However Siddhartha never addressed any god. “Buddha didn’t pay attention to gods,” said Crawford. “Still, it’s not quite accurate to say he was an atheist.” Kate Fechter is a junior mass media/ psychology major. Reach her at kate. fechter-stamper@washburn.edu.
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Amitaba Buddha: This figure, located in Japan, is Amitaba Buddha, the Buddha of infinite light. Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world and is widely practiced in China, Japan and other parts of southeast Asia.
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Nicole Stejskal WASHBURN REVIEW It’s a typical Tuesday afternoon— I’m staring at the blinking cursor on my computer screen, wondering what in the world I’m going to write my column about this week. Things are a little different this time, and I’ve had to put a little more thought into what I’d like to say, as this will be my final 500-word musing to appear in this column of the paper. Trust me, it sounds more dramatic than it really is. While it will be hard for me to hand over the reigns to someone new (I tend to have a really tough time letting go of things), I wouldn’t do so unless I was absolutely certain I would be placing the responsibility in the right hands. Although I won’t be graduating in May, I chose not to embark on a second year as editor-in-chief for one particular reason: I wanted to give someone else the opportunity to experience what I have in this position. I’ve learned so much over the past year, not only about media and leadership, but also about myself, and I wouldn’t want to keep anyone else from having that same experience. It can truly be life-changing (as cliché as it sounds). I don’t know if I can begin to express how incredibly proud I am of this year’s Review staff. We have truly accomplished so much. We all came into our jobs with FROM THE little to no EDITOR experience, replacing several seniors that graduated last May. Although the transition was anything but easy, I think we’ve come together quite well since then to produce a quality paper, and we have emerged at the end of the experience as better people in more ways than we’ll ever know. I also cannot thank those fellow staff members enough for putting up with my inexperience and crazy antics over the past year. I know I couldn’t always find the answers to your questions, and I probably could have refrained from belting boy band tunes a little more, but you all stuck with it and didn’t leave me out in the cold. It has really meant a lot to me—I can’t tell you how much I hate being cold. Additionally, I have to express my appreciation to the students, faculty and staff who have shown support for the Review, its endeavors and, especially, me. Unfortunately, you all got stuck with me as editorin-chief—there was no student vote to decide this position. However, your confidence in the abilities of the Review staff and myself has proven to be endearing, especially when we weren’t even sure of ourselves. I cannot possibly thank you enough. In my final words, I want to give my best wishes to next year’s Review staff. I know your talent will lead you to great success, and I hope that I have done enough to leave everything with the Review better than it was found. Embrace change with open arms, and remember to take a deep breath every once in a while. And when you feel it’s necessary, break out the mics and rock out with your...well, you get the idea. Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to the Washburn community for giving me the opportunity to serve you at the newspaper. I hope I have done everything possible to fulfill the purpose of this paper and make you proud of our university’s publication. I hope the experience was as rewarding for you as it was for me. I know it will certainly be one I will never forget. Nicole Stejskal is a junior mass media major. Reach her at nicole.stejskal@ washburn.edu.
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...and in with the new versity basketball coaches Frank Martin and Deb Patterson and athletic director John Currie, Kansas University basketball coaches Bill Self and Bonnie Henrickson, Washburn basketball coaches Bob Chipman and Ron McHenry and “Survivor: Guatemala” winner Danni Boatwright. Love said that bringing all of these names together for a good cause is an incredible accomplishment for WSGA, and something they are very proud of. These fundraising efforts minimized the amount of student Activity Fee money that WSGA used to bring these speakers to campus. “Activity Fee money is a budget we oversee,” Love said. “It’s not ours.” Keeping this in mind, the administration made it a priority to keep extra spending down and to stretch every dollar as far as it would go. “We were very thoughtful in
how that money was spent, and this is reflected by the budget surplus that we have this year,” Love said. The extra money is just the topping to what Love and Onek consider to be a very successful term. Love said that it was a goal to do things right this year. “Anything we did, we wanted to do well. It was a great opportunity to serve and I’m very thankful,” Love said. “I feel like this year was very successful,” said Onek who is looking forward to stepping up to the role of president for the next term. “It’s been a great experience. I’ve seen all the executive staff grow in character and leadership,” she said. “Who knows what will happen next year. The possibilities are endless.”
when they serve as your references. “[Professors] can see that you did more than just come to class. With summer right around the They are impressed with students corner, many students are looking at that do a lot, and the more they a little more free time than normal. reach outside of themselves, the Some students may want to use this ex- more faculty are moved,” said Ellis. tra time to volunteer in the community. But it’s important that those who “Service is do service aren’t not hard to fit just trying to build into your life,” “ their resume. said Rick Ellis, “It’s not Volunteer work is director, Center just the numfor Community ber of hours, but not a hard thing to Services. “The why did you do fit into your life. average Ameriit,” said Ellis. can does about Chelsea Wefour hours a week ber, a freshman of service time.” at Allen County, There are does community - Rick Ellis many benefits service for a vato volunteerriety of reasons, Director, Center for ing, says Ellis, but never menCommunity Services and Topeka is tions how it will ” benefit her edua community that takes pride cation or career. in investing in itself. “Working with the Cappers Employers around Topeka are Foundation helps me to accept peovested in their community, said Ellis. ple’s differences, so I’m less likePayless, Goodyear, and other companies “believe in this community” and have created special funding and committees to give back to Topeka. Since Topeka Institute for the Blind it is a part of their mission to better the Easter Seals Capper community, companies often look for their employees who have the same Foundation kind of commitment and connection. Boys and Girls Club Volunteering can also help you to YMCA impress institutions of higher education. “Service has a lot of influYWCA ence if you want to go to graduLet’s Help ate school,” said Ellis. “Almost evHelping Hands Humane ery grad school application asks Society for your experience with service.” Ellis also said that serving your Red Cross community may influence professors
ly to judge a book by its cover,” said Weber. “Working with kids with disabilities makes me realize what I take for granted every day.” Patrick Towle, a freshman at Washburn University, agrees. As an Eagle Scout, Towle has spent hours volunteering with Let’s Help, the Safe Streets Coalition, and Family Services and Guidance center. “Volunteering was very fulfilling. I felt like I was doing my part. It felt good to give back to the community since the community has given so much to me,” said Towle. If students are interested in donating some of their time to the community this summer, or at any time during the year, Ellis encourages them to come to the LinC office, which can match students with over 100 partner organizations. “Volunteer work is not a hard thing to fit into your life,” said Ellis. “It is a matter of priorities.”
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programs this year, a program that was greatly effected by them was the Washburn Lecture Series. The Series was formerly known as the WSGA Lecture Series, but the name was changed this year to Washburn Lecture Series, to bring pride and ownership to the entirety of the Washburn community. This year’s Series featured Morgan Spurlock, Mark Whitacre and Dick Vitale. “We were the first administration to actively fundraise and seek partnerships and sponsorships,” Love said. “We didn’t have to spend as much money because we were able to get it in other ways. By doing this, we got people invested in the program and raised attendance.” Vitale visited campus just last week, along with Kansas State Uni-
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Washburn tennis teams prepare for NCAA tourney Seniors make Richard Kelly WASHBURN REVIEW It’s simple at this point for the Washburn men’s and women’s tennis teams as they enter the NCAA South Central Regional Tournament. Win or go home. In semifinal match-ups that start tomorrow in Abilene, Texas, WU’s tennis teams will be entering the proving point of their seasons. The men’s team (13-7), which made it into the tournament due to a strong season, will play Incarnate Word (11-2) at 11 a.m., while the women (14-5) will play Abilene Christian (23-7) at 3 p.m after winning the MIAA Championship for an automatic bid. The Washburn men played Incarnate Word earlier this season in San Antonio, Texas, with Incarnate Word winning 5-4. WU Wa s h b u r n TENNIS tennis coach Dave Alden knows both teams will need to be on their game and would like to see the men avenge their loss against Incarnate Word. “This section of the bracket couldn’t have set up any better. We played Incarnate Word when it was our sixth match in seven days. We weren’t nearly at our peak from a physical standpoint but yet we played them in head match points,” said Alden. “If we can play them at that level after what we went through to get to that match, we feel confident this is more than doable.“ After not playing for a week and a half, the games could provide a bit of nerves and rust. But Alden’s been trying to make sure the players are prepared as well as they can be. “We’re as prepared physically as we can be. We’ve played so many
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Men Incarnate Word, 11 a.m. Women Abilene Christian, 3 p.m.
Tournament Finals Finals take place May 12-15 in Altamonte Springs, Fla. Photo illustration by Matt Wilper and Josh Rouse, Washburn Review
The big dance: Washburn’s men’s and women’s tennis teams qualified for the NCAA South Central Regional Tournament, and hope to come home with a national title. The men (13-7) qualified despite losing in the MIAA Tournament, but the women (14-5) won it. matches like most teams and we peaked at the right time,” said Alden. “We had a couple days off to heal last week, but we’ve really focused on trying to get everyone prepared and get everyone caught up with their studies so they can go down and just compete and not have any external pressures.” If both teams win, they will go on to play on Friday in the finals, also played in Abilene. The men would play Abilene Christian (16-11) at 10 a.m. and the women would play the winner of the Central Oklahoma (15-6) and Incarnate Word (12-2) match at 12:15 p.m. The women played Incarnate Word earlier
this season also in San Antonio and lost that match 8-1. Despite the outcome, either win or loss, Alden just wants to see a strong and honest performance from his team and know there was nothing else they could’ve done. “It all kind of relates back to something I’ve said all year. If you have the attitude and effort in the right place, then most of the time the results will take care of themselves,” said Alden. “That’s the biggest things I’m looking for at this point of this point in the year when we go into it and just want us to never quit. That’s all I can ask for.”
And both teams recently had players make the first team for MIAA and Alden was named the MIAA Women’s Coach of the Year. Trang Le Nyugen, in her final year at Washburn, also earned MIAA Women’s Player of the Year. The finals, if either or both teams make it, will take place May 12-15 in Altamonte Springs, Fla.
Richard Kelly is a sophomore mass media major. Reach him at richard. kelly@washburn.edu.
Next year, the Washburn Ichabods men’s tennis team will see major changes, as five of its six current players are seniors. Adam Rens, Branden Joost, and Ryan Ward, all seniors, make up the American half of the team, and they shared their thoughts about their beginnings in tennis, their current season, and heading into the NCAA Championships. “I started playing tennis when I was really young, maybe about 3 or MEN’S 4,” said Rens, now TENNIS in his second year at Washburn. “My dad was a tennis player. He got me into it with my brother. “I came here from Johnson County Community College, played against Washburn and just happened to be recruited by the previous coach. I’ve had a lot of good times since I’ve been at Washburn. We won the regular season conference title and the conference tournament last year, which was a highlight. “We went down to Abilene last year; beat Southwest Baptist for the third time in the first round of the NCAA tournament, so that was pretty cool. We beat them five-four, so it was a tight match.
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Washburn baseball not advancing to post-season, end season at 21-23 The Ichabods will not be advancing to the MIAA post-season tournament. The team faced Emporia State last week in two double-headers. They were swept in the away games on April 25 and split the next day. Before the second double header, coach Steve Anson said he wanted to go 4-2 in MIAA games and end up 21-23 for the regular season— giving Washburn a chance to make it to the MIAA tournament. “I’d like to think that’s enough,” Anson said. “That would hopefully get you in the top six.”
It came down to the final games for all of the teams competing for the top six—which only allowed three spots. “We have to go out and take care of our business,” Anson said. “We’ve got to do everything. We’ve got to be able to put some runs on the board.” In the game against ESU, April 26, the Ichabods did just that. Washburn started a 2-0 lead in game one when Dane Simoneau singled to send Brian Clark and Thomas Holiday home. Washburn answered the Hornet’s onerun-lead in the third with a single run in the bottom of the inning. “We didn’t compete well against Emporia,” Anson said. “We really allowed them to dictate the tempo and
we didn’t battle enough. There were too many strikeouts and not enough aggressive approaches in the count.” After that, the Hornets took the lead for good, but the second game proved to be more promising. Because of two ESU errors, the Ichabods took five runs in the fifth inning to add to the one they scored in the second. After plating another five in the seventh, they won by the 10run rule—putting Washburn 17-17 in MIAA standings. The Ichabods went on to face Northwest Missouri last weekend. “They were looking at the game against Washburn to salvage their season,” Anson said.
Vitale, coaches inspire at Washburn Richard Kelly WASHBURN REVIEW Dick Vitale’s presentation “How to Win at the Game of Life” could be summarized in one thought. Follow your dreams. Providing a moving and motivational speech to nearly 1,000 people in Lee Arena Wednesday night, Vitale, 70, gave stories of his life, sharing experiences that have shaped who he is today and providing goals to pursue and strong ways to live. Preceding his speech was a Coaches vs. Cancer banquet, which allowed individuals who bought $100 tickets, to meet the likes of coaches Bill Self, Frank Martin, Bonnie Henrickson, Deb Patterson, Photo by Tesa DeForest, Washburn Review Bob Chipman, Ron McHenry and other notable figures around the Awesome Baby: ESPN analyst Dick Vitale spoke on campus Wednesday area. It also included Vitale and the before a crowd of nearly 1,000 people in Lee Arena. proceeds went directly to the cancer research through the foundation. of college basketball and you put tremendous respect for the job he Prior to the event, Self talked the tag ‘Coaches vs. Cancer,’ you does and for Coach Chipman and about how the area coaches come will get our attention,” said Martin. the job he does,” said Martin. “It’s together every year for an event “As soon as any of us see that, we’re a wonderful thing where we’re like this, but never one of this gonna’ run and come support it. It’s as competitive as we are in our magnitude. just something that’s very dear to world, but we can connect and join “This is something that we’ve us.” hands and use that competitiveness certainly done before but Self and Martin both together to go fight this disease.” we haven’t had Vitale as agreed that when an event But after this event, it was time DICK part of it. So having Dick like this occurs, it takes for Vitale to take center stage. After VITALE all the coaches out of an introduction from Martin, Vitale here is a big deal for the charity and for Washburn their professional roles jumped right into his presentation, University,” said Self. and back into their roles as people. which he presents virtually on the Martin also saw the event Martin also touched on how the spot and is never quite the same as a huge positive, saying when coaches look at one another. twice, even if the moral is almost Coaches vs. Cancer is mentioned, “The one thing I can tell you is never-changing. all differences are put aside. that Bill Self and I have tremendous “When you reach out to people respect for one another and I have Please see VITALE page A6
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The Bearcats managed to sweep Washburn in the first double-header, Saturday, putting an end to Anson’s hopes for a 18-20 MIAA season. The second double-header, an away game, was a split. The Ichabods needed to sweep the game to qualify for the post-season tourney, but didn’t. Northwest Missouri and Washburn both had 18-20 conference records when all was said and done, but the Bearcats advanced by the virtue of a 3-1 series advantage.
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Ben Fitch is a senior mass media major. Reach him at benjamin.fitch@ washburn.edu.
End of the line: The Washburn Ichabods’ season came to a close after being swept last weekend by Northwest Missouri.
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Koyotes cruise to 61-14 win against Mustangs Richard Kelly WASHBURN REVIEW
It was another blowout victory for the Kansas Koyotes. Following their 78-6 win in the season opener, former Washburn quarterback Jordan Brill went 14for-23 and threw for 164 yards as the Koyotes scored 27 points in the first quarter on their way to a 61-14 victory over the Missouri Mustangs Saturday night at Landon Arena. Linebacker Morgan Dewey, who had an interception in the game, expressed that even at the early point of the season that this team has already developed confidence, which could be seen early on. “For first year players, it helps to have a lot of Washburn guys. Coach (Craig) Schurig built that program. We know how to win and that’s all we want to do is win,” said Dewey. Starting the game, Stevey Townsel scored on a 50-yard kickoff return to give the Koyotes a lead they’d never surrender. The Mustangs held Kansas to only six points in the second quarter. The one touchdown came on their longest reception when Brill connected with fellow Washburn alumnus Justin Wrecke for a 36-yard play. Wrecke led Kansas with nine receptions on the night for 90 yards. The teams swapped scores in the third quarter, as Missouri finally got on the scoreboard with 42 and 37yard passes to Douglas Wendel from backup quarterback LaKaito BarrMiller after starter Joseph Miller went down with an injury in the second quarter. Barr-Miller made the first two-point conversion but was stopped on the following attempt. After three quarters, the Koyotes held a 47-14 lead. Kansas’ Mike Steen picked up two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, both on two-yard rushes. He ended
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Wrecked: Former Ichabod Justin Wrecke hauls in a touchdown reception for the Kansas Koyotes Saturday night. Wrecke and the Koyotes beat the Missouri Mustangs 61-14 and will face the Iowa Blackhawks this Saturday at 7:05 p.m. the game with six carries for 43 yards. Chris Thompson made both extra points and only missed two out of nine attempts as the Koyotes wrapped up the victory. Their next opponent comes to Landon Arena this Saturday in the form of the Iowa Blackhawks, the defending American Professional Football League champions. The Blackhawks (3-0) defeated the Junction City Force in their most recent outing 87-28. But despite a different level of competition, Koyotes head coach Jim Green doesn’t plan on changing
anything this week during practice. “We prepare the same, no matter who we’re playing. Whatever the score happens to be at the end of the game is just what happens,” said Green. “We’ve given up 20 points in two games in arena football. I don’t really think we have a whole lot to change right now.” Wrecke was sure that the players would feel a different sort of motivation as they planned for Iowa. “I know this week in practice it’s going to be easy to go every day. We’re just looking forward to the opportunity,” he said.
Brill also had the same sentiment, especially knowing the outcome of this weekend’s game may end up having a lot of influence on the position of the two teams as the APFL playoffs roll around in July. “We’ve had two really good games. But we’re really going to be tested next weekend and we’re definitely going to have to bring out “A” game because they’re going to be ready for us.” Richard Kelly is a sophomore mass media major. Reach him at richard. kelly@washburn.edu.
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During the speech, it became very clear Vitale wasn’t Big subjects for Vitale just speaking to motivate, he included sticking through and was also speaking to repay and close with your family, his give back to others because of coaching jobs and broadcasting what he’s been given in life. opportunities, as well as facing “There’s nothing more adversity and not giving into important to me than helping pressures to live how others tell others. In my life, so many you to. Vitale also explained in others have helped me,” said a 30-minute press conference Vitale. prior to the speech what had It was crystal clear as been ingrained in he concluded him at a young age his speech to a LECTURE to keep his positive standing ovation SERIES attitude. that the message “I will talk about had hit home and never ever believing in ‘can’t’ maybe allowed for some of the (during the speech) because audience to look into pursuing that’s been indoctrinated in me their true dreams. During as a kid growing up. I grew up the press conference it was in a family where my mother clear that Vitale’s not giving and father were uneducated up his own dreams anytime but they had a doctorate in soon, especially with what love. They taught me this has been given to him through great country,” said Vitale. “If broadcasting. you have a drive and desire, a passion in what you’re doing, Richard Kelly is a sophomore a lot of good things are going mass media major. Reach him to happen.” at richard.kelly@washburn.edu.
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“We got a share of the regular season conference title this year and then lost in the finals of the conference tournament, but we still qualified for the NCAA tournament, so that’s exciting because our season’s still alive. “We’re playing Incarnate Word in the first round of the tournament. We lost to them earlier this season, but it was five-four. It could’ve gone either way, so we’re pretty excited to get another shot at them. If we win that, we’ll play Abilene Christian. Hopefully, we can win that one and earn ourselves a trip to Florida.” Brandon Joost was also taught at a young age from his family patriarch and looks forward to finishing his college tennis career on a high note. “I started playing tennis when I was 3 years old,” said Joost. “My dad and grandpa were the ones that got me to start playing, and then, I don’t know, the rest is history. I started playing competitively when I was about 9. “I started playing tournaments and then transferred to Washburn from the University of Arkansas. I was a junior when I first started playing here. This is my last semester here “I think the best memory I have so far in tennis is winning the MIAA Championship last year, and it was kind of disappointing losing it this year, but I think we’ll learn from it and do well at regionals.” Raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, Ryan Ward is the only American player on the team to spend his entire college years at Washburn. “Growing up as a kid, I was surrounded by a lot of tennis,” said Ward. “My dad was a college coach in Kansas for 25 years, my brother played collegiate tennis for four years, and my mom was ranked pretty high in the United States Tennis Association tournament. “I moved MEN’S to Texas in 1999, and I TENNIS decided maybe I wanted to be back closer to family, so I came to Washburn in 2006. The last four years have been great. I’ve had a lot of different teammates, but it’s all coming to an end. We have five seniors, and it’ll be a totally different change next year. “This season has been great for me. The fall started out really well. I won the south central regional tournament and went to nationals and finished sixth in the country. “So far in the spring, we’ve done well. We’ve had a couple of close losses that hurt us a little bit, but we got second in our conference tournament, and we made our regionals. So we’re going to go down and play one of the teams we lost to five-four. We’ve got a great chance at going to nationals again this year and we’ll see how it goes. In his second season coaching the Ichabods, Alden cannot help but sing the praises of his players. “I’ve been fortunate to have these three guys play for me,” said Alden. “Ryan and Branden and Adam, they’ve all played very significant roles both years. Ryan’s been here for all four, Branden’s been here for two, and Adam’s been here for two.” Alden said they have each been leaders in their own unique way, be it in the classroom or on the court. “So, competitively, they’ve been great on the court,” said Alden. “Off the court, Ryan’s been just a fantastic student athlete. He’s a Capital Federal student athlete. They work hard every day. They come out and they have the right attitude, and they do it the right way, and that’s all you can ask as a coach. I’m going to miss these guys.”
Sam Sayler is an undecided freshman. Reach him at samuel. sayler@washburn.edu.
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Alumnus connects art, racing Seniors artfully bid adieu Absolute Tattoo has ‘business’ in front, track in back
Kate Fechter WASHBURN REVIEW
Washburn alum Jake Schell, 31, has taken two of his passions, R/C racing and tattoo artistry, and combined them into a business. Schell opened Absolute Tattoo in September of 2009. This business has a custom tattoo shop in the front and an R/C race track in the back. Starting in the front of the shop: “I’ve been tattooing for about eight years now,” said Schell. “My partner Jason England has been tattooing for about 10 years.” Schell has an associate’s degree in applied sciences and before that went to Washburn Tech, when it was still KAW Area Technical School, for technical drafting. He learned the tattoo trade at Fine Line Tattoo in Topeka. “I describe my style as chameleon -like,” said Schell. “Whether it’s old school, new school, I try to conform to what the customer likes. My favorite stuff is photo realism. If you can do portraits, there is very little you can’t do.” Schell explained the way pricing is done. Across the United States, the standard price for tattoos is $100 per hour. It can be much more expensive, but that is the standard. “If it’s big and ongoing we do hourly,” said Schell. “We charge the standard $100 per hour. We can do a lot of work in one hour, so that’s a lot of
bang for your buck. If it can be done in structures because I wanted to have as one setting, we tend to give a price up big a track as possible,” said Schell. “I front. Pricing is one of the hardest parts built block walls by hand. We also put of the tattoo business to learn.” in pit tables, stands and an announcer Though there is no single “most stand.” popular” tattoo, flowers, stars and The track is even equipped with names are very common. As for a high tech lap counting system. It’s placing, the arms, chest, back and ribs called the A and B R/C lap counting are popular tattoo destinations. system. With the software, the system “To me the upper arm and shoulder was about $7000. are prime tattoo real estate,” said Schell. “The lap counting system shows “You can do a lot with that area. I’d say we are that much more serious about the arm is the most popular place to get racing,” said Schell. one though.” Growing in popularity, the track Schell says the shop’s motto is: sees up to 60 racers on a Saturday night “Getting a tattoo here is a permanent during racing season, which runs from reminder of a good experience.” September to early April. Last season, Now on to the back of the shop: the track had races on Tuesday and When Mike’s R/C Cars closed, Saturday nights. Schell felt the need to bring R/C racing “It’s all ages and very family back to Topeka. oriented,” said When he first “ Schell. “We’ve opened his shop, had kids as young Whether it’s old he didn’t even as 5 race, and think of putting people in their school, new school, a tattoo shop in 80s racing.” I try to conform to the front. He first There are turned it into an several classes what the customer indoor race track of R/C racing. and the tattoo The novice class likes. - Jake Schell shop came later. is the beginners’ It took class. As the racer Tattoo artist, racetrack owner about three or improves, they ” move up in class. four months of renovations Racing class also before the track had its first race. With depends on what kind of vehicle you the help of family and friends, Schell like to run. built the track. “I came in and moved around some Please see SHOP page A8
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Tunnel vision: The first floor hallway of the art building on campus is filled with senior art. Ann Degenhardt, whose art is displayed here, finished her display in April. Sandra McCann’s will be displayed through this week.
Robert Burkett WASHBURN REVIEW Walking through the halls of the art building at Washburn, one can take note of the changing displays throughout the spring semester. For two soon-to-be graduates, the chance to display is a final step in their time at Washburn. During their senior year, art students looking to receive a bachelor’s degree in fine arts are tasked with putting together a display in the art building for fellow students and any other Topekans to come and see. “The display is a capstone project that each student has to complete before they can graduate,” said Marguerite Perret, assistant professor in the art department. Ann Degenhardt and Sandra
McCann, both senior art students, came to Washburn for many reasons that both share as common positives. “I liked the size of classes and how personable everyone in the department was when I came to visit,” said McCann. Degenhardt also felt that Washburn held appeal not only for the size of classes, but also for one of the other selling points of the school. “I really liked that Washburn had lots of scholarships that made it really affordable to come here,” said Degenhardt. Originally from Topeka, Degenhardt credits the influence of her high school art teacher, Jason Berryman, at Topeka West High for helping to grow her passion for art, particularly photography and graphic design.
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Godzilla returns to Topeka SHOP: R/C track entertains all ages Festival to celebrate giant lizard
Kate Hampson WASHBURN REVIEW
short films shown and discussion of the film. On Saturday, films and discussions will start at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. These films will include “The H-Man,” Godzilla and all of his friends are “Godzilla vs. The Thing” and “King coming back to Topeka for the 5th Kong Escapes.” There will also be Annual Godzilla and Friends Festival, featured guest speakers including Godzilla experts Steve Ryfle and Ed May 7 and 8. The event will feature everything Godziszewski, and DVD savant Glen Godzilla including movies, history and Erickson. They will be introducing Godzilla roaring contests. There will the movies and holding special topic also be prizes given away through a discussions. “The guest speakers will talk about raffle. the special effects “It will be a lot and how they were of fun, and a very made without the family-friendly “ use of computer atmosphere, Seeing the special graphics. They families with kids effects in such also will talk are very welcome,” about other said Bill Shaffer, old horror films Godzilla monsters festival director. is interesting to and their effect on “The kids always Japanese culture,” have a great time compare to the said Shaffer. seeing the goofy All of Godzilla films.” films we have today the guests The event - Bill Shaffer have provided starts at 7 p.m. commentary on on Friday night. Godzilla-Fest director DVDs. That night the ” Godzilla Erickson was a film “Godzilla vs. special effects Mecha-Godzilla II” will be shown. The film is about creator and editor in the 1980s and now Godzilla fighting against Mecha-G, works in Los Angeles as a video editor. The festival started at KU several a replica of himself, that gets out of control. Also that evening there will be years ago but only ran for one year. Shaffer thought it was excellent and wanted to continue it at Washburn. He enlisted the help of Bob Beattie, a political science professor at Washburn and Bill Tsutsui a professor from KU who started the festival at there. The festival is run strictly on donations, mostly from departments on campus, including International Affairs, Multicultural Affairs and The Center for Diversity. Other donators are the Center for East Asian Studies at KU and KTWU. The event is free to the public but donations are accepted at the event, both days. Don’t be fooled by all of the special discussion on Japanese culture and history of Godzilla. The event is put on for everyone in attendance, including kids, to have a great time experiencing movies from the past. “It’s always a very fun and enjoyable atmosphere. The movies can be a bit goofy and we have a great time watching them and include a little bit of learning as well. Seeing the special effects in such old horror films is interesting to compare to the films we have today,” said Shaffer. Photo courtesy of Bill Shaffer
Godzilla: This year’s festival will feature “Godzilla vs. Mecha-Godzilla II.” The excitement will last through Saturday night and include a “roaring” contest.
Kate Hampson is a senior mass media major. Reach her at katelyn. hampson@washburn.edu.
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Ink Race: Tattoo artist and Washburn alumnus Jake Schell tattoos a shoulder at his shop. After Mike’s R/C Cars closed, Shell opened an R/C track (left) with a tattoo parlor so he can perform his art while providing entertainment for all ages in back.
Continued from page A7 “We have all different skill levels and vehicle types,” said Schell. “It’s awesome.”
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Last Thursday Washburn fraternities and sororities got a chance to flex their creative abilities during the annual Greek Week Lip-sync competition. Every year, each fraternity and sorority puts together a lip-sync routine complete with choreography and acting, and practice them sometimes for weeks before the competition. Three judges pick the fraternity and sorority with the best routines, and then those two go toeto-toe in a final round where the judges assign them random songs to lip-sync and then pick the best one to be the LipSync grand champion.
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This year’s Lip-Sync didn’t disappoint as Washburn’s Greek community showed its funny bone. One bit of Phi Delta Theta fraternity’s routine featured the “Tiger Snooze” song from the popular movie “The Hangover” while a Phi Delt dressed as Tiger Woods teed up an imaginary golf ball. After the preliminary round of competition, the judges decided on Alpha Delta as the fraternity winner and Delta Gamma as the sorority winner. DG drew the song “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga and put together a solid dance routine to go with it, but the judges named AD the 2010 Lip-Sync grand champion after they received a strong reaction from the crowd for its over-the-top dance moves set to “Good
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Girls Gone Bad” by Cobra Starship. “Really, it was just a great effort by all of the guys. They learned their steps really quickly and were able to execute on the field (stage),” said Alpha Delta Member John Wayne Henderson. Henderson was named “Best Dancer at Washburn University,” by a voice over track during the AD’s first lip-sync performance that night. “I did not know I knew how to do half of those things, but now that I know that I have that skill I’m going to have to think of more ways to use it,” he said. Bryce Grammer is a junior mass media major. Reach him at bryce. grammer@washburn.edu.
SENIORS: Exhibits mimic nature in art Continued from page A7 In particular Degenhardt’s love of horses and her passion for photography run parallel as was seen in her display that adorned the walls of the art building this spring. In the photo titled, “Confronting Boundaries” the image of a horse gnawing on a fence post is evocative of
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Schell explained that although you can practice all year long, as long as the shop is open, during the season points are tracked. “It’s like Nascar’s point system,” said Schell. “The more you race, the
more points you get. It’s $10 per person or $10 per class, if you race in multiple classes.” For each class, you get three practice races and then a more serious main race. Racers bring FAST TRACK their own BUSINESS cars. The cars come in kits and can be already assembled or in pieces where you have to build the whole thing. “The R/C cars function like a real car,” said Schell. “We have pit tables for people to come and work on their cars.” There is a thread online where people can come and ask questions or talk about racing. Schell also posts updates there. “Go to www.rctech.net and scroll down to Kansas/Missouri Racing,” said Schell. “Click that link and then click on Jake’s R/C Pro-Am.” The cost is $5 per person to come and practice or try out the R/C track. There is no time limit. The shop is open noon-8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
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One in the Water: This photo is from the collection of Ann Degenhardt.
the struggle to break free from imposed confines. The image, as well as the rest of the collection, seeks to humanize the horses by capturing them in candid situations that allow the animal’s personality to come out for viewers to see the, “genuineness of the horse in their natural environment.” In McCann’s display elements of the collection revolve around the change in life as molds of different textures as well as other images evoke the process of childbirth. One piece that is perhaps the most striking and unique is the charcoal drawing directly on the wall in the display space of the art building that is a visual commentary on the plight of the honey bees as they begin to disappear due to the ravages of the modern world. The honeycomb framing of the drawing is an eye-catching image that draws viewers to it like a magnet. As for plans after school both seniors have different plans.
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Earth Mother: This photo is from the collection of Sandra McCann.
“I’d really like to find a job doing graphic design work that uses photography,” said Degenhardt. McCann however plans to continue her formal education. “I plan on moving onto graduate school somewhere here in the Midwest region hopefully,” said McCann. Robert Burkett is a junior mass media major. Reach him at robert.burkett@ washburn.edu.
Ministry makeover: a God, ERC-given gift Michelle Boltz WASHBURN REVIEW The Campus Ministry at Washburn University, located at 1621 SW Boswell, is one of two designer show houses that are featured in the Everyone’s Resource Center’s 30th Annual Designer Showhouse. ERC is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving northeast Kansas, and helps provide solutions for child care, employment and housing needs. This year, ERC partnered with Campus Ministry on this special project. In 1922, siblings Paul and Annie Sweet bought lots 11, 13, 15 and 17 on Boswell Avenue in the College Hill district and hired Thomas W. Williamson to design a house of 5,000 square feet with two identical floors, sweeping front porches, an attic and a basement. According to the Kansas Construction News of June 22, 1922, a
general contract for the construction of an apartment house was let at a cost of $17,133. In 2008, the United Methodist Campus Ministry of Kansas bought the house. The re-design transformed the house from two identical floors to a first floor with a small gathering room, small conference center, meditation room (which features a cross and altar, the only two items that were recovered from the 1966 tornado), offices and fellowship areas. The second floor features student residence areas including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, dining and living room space. Every room is unique and was done by local designers. In addition to a tour of the house, there is a $9 lunch catered by Sweet Dreams Catering. The second house featured this year is currently under construction at 5029 NW Derby Drive. It is located in Sterling Chase, North Topeka, just east
of Hunter’s Ridge at Highway 75 and NW 46th Street. This is ERC’s Green Home, which uses energy efficient building materials for residential design, development and construction. Tickets for both tours can be bought at local ticket outlets in advance for $9 or $10 at the door. Both locations will be open for tours through May 16. Derby home hours are Monday-Sunday from noon-5p.m. Boswell hours and activities are Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m. For lunch reservations, please call (785) 357-5171. For more information or for scheduled special events, visit www.errefer.org or call (785) 3575171. Michelle Boltz is a freshman mass media major. Reach her at michelle. boltz@washburn.edu.
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