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Fading summer
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Argo Editor Josh Rouse Copy Editors ReAnne Utemark, Travis Perry Page Design Josh Rouse, ReAnne Utemark Advertising Manager Ryan Sinovic Faculty Adviser Regina Cassell Argo Writers Paige Lockard, Andrew Roland, Josh Rouse, Victoria Ukaoma, ReAnne Utemark Photo Editor Aaron Deffenbaugh Photos Josh Rouse Guest photographer Mallory Shehi Cartoonist Chris Marshall
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The Sports Center Golf Complex offers multiple opportunities for entertainment during the summer, such as golf, batting cages and gocarts.
College football fans unite! EA Sports has finally released “NCAA Football ‘09” to the masses. Get the low down on the improvements, as well as the mistakes, in this year’s edition.
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Editorial
Dog days of summer spayed How to win at mini golf
multiple avenues of entertainment right here in the capital city. Some of these topics include ways to beat the heat, such as using the gym at Garfield Park and the ever popular movie theaters. To those a little more reptilian than the average person, there are also plenty of ways to enjoy the heat of the summer, such as golfing and Is it just me, or is summer getting fishing spots located near campus. shorter every year? It seems like the We will also take a look at what older we get, the phrase “summer va- local churches are doing during the cation” becomes more laughable. summer to keep the youth active. Let’s face it, as adults we Camping is a big part now have year long responof summer for many, and SUMMER sibilities to face. These could with camping comes grillCOLUMN include summer school, ing. We feature a fantasworking two or three jobs tic catfish recipe that will to pay for school/gas/food/living ex- make your mouth salivate, as well as penses, or putting together an arts the basics of grilling for beginners. and entertainment magazine to keep Also, as part of our end of summer students informed. theme, if you have any great photos Whatever poison you chose, it’s you’ve taken over the summer, send clear that the days of lounging about them to my e-mail address listed beall day and going on week long vaca- low and we will post them on the tions has long since past. So how can Web site for the whole world to see. we, as college students, still enjoy this three-month period of tornados, scorching heat and intense allergies? Josh Rouse is a junior mass media This edition of the Argo will cover major. Reach him at joshua.rouse@ this question to a “T” by showing the washburn.edu.
by Josh Rouse Cover by Josh Rouse, Washburn Review
COVER The Argo will cover some of the ways to stay entertained during the summer, both inside and outside. From pages 8-12 we have reviews, entertainment calendar and the rest of the news students need to know.
The T-Rex hole is all about timing. Wait for the ape to start going up, then smack it right at the tail. Don’t be intimidated by the teeth.
Beating the kangaroo is simple... smack the crap out of the ball. Don’t be a sissy, you can’t hit it too hard.
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Just remember: ghosts can’t hurt you.
GRILL TO KILL by Josh Rouse A recent trip to Wal-mart changed my life forever, and it can do the same for you. On this seemingly ordinary day, the monolithic empire of Wal-mart had a deal that I could simply not pass up. I had been looking to own a grill for some time, and when I saw a charcoal grill on sale for only $9.99 cents, I felt as though I’d died and gone to heaven. I immediately purchased the grill and learned the do’s and don’ts of grilling the hard way. I learned the it is never wise to try cooking a new food in the dark, and that the best way to prepare a hamburger, or deer burger for avid hunters, on a grill is throw some aluminum foil across the grill. Grilling can have tremendous benefits if you are willing to put in the time. It’s healthier than frying food, cheaper than restaurants and of course, after a long day of grilling, you will be covered in the
aroma of cooked meat and charcoal smoke. Sexy. A personal favorite of mine is grilled catfish. The recipe is quite simple. Simply take a fillet of catfish and season it with lemon pepper. Some prefer just a dash, while others prefer a heavy coating. It’s also helpful to rinse the fillet in water prior to this step, because the water helps cook the fish and maintain flavor. Put the seasoned fillet on a sheet of aluminum foil and wrap it up completely with the foil. Once the grill has been preheated about 15 minutes, put the fillet on the upper rack of the grill, turning the fillet over every 10 minutes or so until the catfish is flaky and tender. It usually takes about 40 minutes for my grill, but different grills require different cooking times. If you have any grilling recipes you’d like to share, or a story about grilling, please send them to the email address listed below and we will share them in the next Argo. Josh Rouse is a junior mass media major. Reach him at joshua.rouse@ washburn.edu.
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Camping still has dangers, despite Kansas being bear-less
the middle of their feeding ground. F.Y.I., cursing at geese as they nibble on your tent does not make them go away. In some respects, college is very Bring a big cooler similar to camping; the amount of I think everyone knows not to debenefit gained is related to the effort pend on his or her fishing skills for put forth. Some campers park R.V.s at sustenance on a camping trip. Plus, a site with water and electricity, while your chances of catching chips and others sit in a tent through 30 mph a six-pack of your favorite beverage wind gusts and hail. Sure, one way or are pretty low in local waters. In any another both types of campers have case, the thoughtful camper must had fun, but only one has gained take adequate precautions with their from nature’s little lessons. Like learn- precious food supply. ing not to eat the cafeteria coleslaw, The problem with camping in the lessons are only gained from camp- Midwest is that we don’t have bears, ing when one is exposed to the ele- so people get careless with food. ments. When you aren’t worried about a Don’t pitch a tent in the dark half-ton grizzly snatching your HoIn the dog days of summer, many Hos, you are prone to leaving food in a camper is tempted to show up at the open. I learned my lesson in Oklatheir campsite late in the day to avoid homa, from another fierce predator: as much heat as possible. Unfortu- a hungry snapping turtle. nately, this often results in the hapI was fishing with a friend in the less camper struggling through tent early morning when he reeled in a deployment with a flashlight in one dinner-bound catfish. It weighed hand, tent pegs in one’s mouth, a probably 5 pounds, but was just big hammer in the other hand, enough that it wouldn’t fit NATURE into our cooler. We decidand sometimes a beer balanced somewhere as well. SURVIVAL ed to leave the fish on our Nonetheless, tent setup is stringer until we were ready possible, if awkward. As one gradu- to cook. ates through various contortions and As the morning wound on, we ocincantations, the tent will manage to casionally pulled the fish from the largely erect itself. This can be prob- waters to display our catch. Word lematic, as tents love to find sticks spread throughout our camp that and stones with which to torture their we were going to have fried catfish residents. The cover of night can hide for lunch, and anticipation was high. much more than the wayward rock, We set up our cook site, and were I’ve learned. ready to start frying the fish as it was After a recent experience at a local cleaned. I walked over to the lake and reservoir, I find it advisable to make started to pull the stringer from the a quick survey of the local animal water. There was very little resistance poo situation prior to pitching tent. on the line. When I reached the end Obviously, you don’t want to sleep of the stringer, all that was left was a in a pile of manure, but that is not catfish head and a very satisfied lookhow this story ends. As I pulled into ing snapping turtle on a nearby rock. my campsite and began unloading Camping is a great way to have fun, my supplies, the sun moved steadily but watch where you step, geese are lower in the sky, and despite my best meaner than they look and bears and efforts, I wound up doing most of my your friends aren’t the only woodland work in the dark. As I moved about creatures that will eat your food. the campsite I found myself clearing away a prodigious number of goose (ahem) ... pellets. I kicked them away from my tent and fire, and thought nothing else of the affair... until I was awakened in the early hours of the morning by the honking and pecking Andrew Roland is a senior public of the flock of geese whom I’m sure administration major. Reach him at were not happy to find a camper in andrew.roland@washburn.edu.
by ANDREW ROLAND
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Fishing out west can be best by Josh Rouse For anglers who are used to the ample farmponds and majestic lakes of the countryside, moving to the city can be a daunting challenge. However, all hope is not lost. The west side of Topeka may not yield the biggest fish in town, but there are still options to sooth your fishing withdrawals. GAGE PARK Many Topeka-natives have fond memories of the Gage Park fishing experience. Whether those memories contain actual fish or not, it is the first and most obvious choice for most anglers in the area. The area is fished heavily throughout the summer, which can make things all the more difficult. In order to catch the attention of fish, your presentation must be as realistic as possible. The fish in these waters have seen every
form of fake worm, crawdad, frog and baitfish in existence, and are less than likely to fall for the same tricks again. Most of the experienced fisherman from the area prefer to use flyfishing techniques to create strikes, which can be succesful due to the bass and bluegill that feed on the top water and can often be seen leaping from the water nears the banks. However, flyfishing is a unique talent and not everybody has the patience to learn it. A suitable alternative would be to tie a fly to a light line, preferably 8-pound. test Cajun Line since it is a practically invisible line in the water, on a spinning reel and a 6-foot rod. Snap a light weight on about two feet above the fly. This will give you the necessary weight to get a cast off, though it will not go far. After casting, lightly jig the fly back to you while reeling as little as possible. This can give the impression of an insect jerk-
ing through the water, and can be a deadly approach for bluegill, bass and crappie in any small pond where the fish stay near the banks. If fishing in a pond with hybrid bluegill, this is really the best way to go and can lure in some monster panfish. However, there is no alternative better than natural baits, especially in the heavily fished areas around the city. A worm, hook and bobber combination can lure in any type of fish in the waters, and chicken liver is always a good option to attract catfish. GOVERNOR’S PONDS The Governor’s ponds, located near the I-75 exit on Fairlawn, can be a great source of enjoyment even for experienced anglers, though fish in this area aren’t exactly the largest ones around. The number one commodity in these ponds are catfish, and like Gage Park, you are always likely to see other hopeful anglers nearby. After a recent trek to the east
pond I discovered a nearly foolproof combo to use in these waters. A simple Zebco rod and reel with 8-pound testline should suffice for this pond, since the catfish here rarely get larger than a pound or two. However, I decided to overcompensate, using a big cat rod with a 20-pound test line for no other reason than the fact I could. Attach a treble hook, and put a bobber about three feet above the hook. Some people scoff at the usage of bobbers or floats, but they give you an idea of what the fish is doing and help you detect even the tiniest bites, especially in areas like this where fast winds can often make such observations almost impossible.
Josh Rouse is a junior mass media major. Reach him at joshua.rouse@ washburn.edu.
Inside the tackle box
20 lb. test monofilament fishing line, Shakespeare 8 lb. test Cajun Line, floats & bobbers
Fly assortment, treble hooks, King Kat Chicken Blood Catfish Bait
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Night on the Town
by victoria ukaoma
Mass street scene beats pub crawl between Laundra Bar and Henry T’s
by andrew roland Every Washburn student owes it to himself to travel, at least once, to Lawrence on a Friday or Saturday night to have a real night on the town. Sure, Topeka has a couple bowling alleys, a bunch of steak houses, and a movie theater, but we are sorely missing the central elements of a fun night on the town, the ability to easily walk from bar (or whatever you’re into) to bar. Walking from the Ichabod Laundra Bar to Henry T’s doesn’t count. Walking down Massachusetts Ave in Lawrence can be quite an experience. One has the opportunity to park, eat dinner, watch a movie, visit a bar or coffee shop, listen to a band, and get some ice cream, all by walking a few blocks. Throw in some of the locals you are likely
Garfield Community Center provides fun for all ages in Topeka
to encounter, and I’m sure you’ll have a few stories to bring back to your friends that spent the weekend crocheting. While I’m not sure that I’d walk much in Topeka after dark (particularly around bars), trying to pull off this same mix of evening activities could cost $20 in gas and lots of time wasted at stoplights. On the other hand, Lawrence’s downtown night life rivals those of larger cities, including Nashville. Nashville has an awesome local music scene, of course, but wandering around downtown in early March this spring revealed a touristy version of Lawrence. It’s a shame that we don’t have much to offer when it comes to a downtown on the weekends or after five o’clock. To be fair, our missing downtown is the result of systemic problems in Topeka’s growth. I hope that this changes in the future, but for the time being, I’ll be sure to keep some money for turnpike fare in my car. Andrew Roland is a senior public administration major. Reach him at andrew.roland@washburn.edu.
Summertime for David Speck is beyond busy. As the assistant director at Garfield Community Center, he is involved in almost every aspect of the wide number of activities that the facility provides. It is 3:30 p.m. at the time of our interview, and just a half hour before, the community center had been a much different atmosphere as kids, ranging from ages six to 12, begin going home after an entire time of summer day camp. “It’s much quieter around here after we get most of the kids headed out for the evening,” Speck said with a soft sigh. He informs me that it is the last week of their eightweek day camp “Cool Summer Camp,” and with a registration fee of only $60 for the entire summer, Speck believes that it’s one of the most affordable day camps in the Topeka area. Through the Unified School District 501 summer meal program, the community center is able to feed the kids breakfast and lunch at an affordable price. “Most day camps in Shawnee run anyway from
90 to 100 dollars per week,” he said. For this reason, over the years “Cool Summer Camp” has become a popular program in the Topeka Community. So popular, in fact, that Speck said that parents began lining up at the community center doors at 6 a.m. during registration week on the last week of May. “Some people even bring lawn chairs,” he said, “but, because we only allow for 50 day camp students, a lot of people end up being turned away. It’s one of the tougher parts, but I always hope that it gets worked out in the end and that they find another place for their kid to go.” With the help of four additional counselors, Speck runs the camp from 9 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday. Kids have the opportunity to go to the zoo, the movies, bowling, fishing, skating and this summer they even took a pizza baking class at Old Chicago. Speck and the director even arrange for outside programs to come and do activities with the campers. “This has been one of the most activity-filled summers and we’ve had a wonderful time,” he said. “The kids are very well-behaved.” Since 1957 has been serving the residents of North Topeka. Located at 1600 N.
Quincy, the facility lies within the historic Garfield Park. While many of the summer day activities are geared towards youth, the community center also offers recreational activities and services to adults and senior citizens. “We have something for everyone, anything you can think of, we do,” Speck said. Although the park is preparing to close until August 18 for its two week yearly maintenance, the fall season will bring with it an array of new activities including city league volleyball, wheel chair basketball and T-ball. The Weed and Seed Organization recognized Garfield Park as a Safe Haven site for the City of Topeka. Speck hopes that the facility continues to be a positive place for residents in the community to gather. “The importance of community centers like this one is that they highlight quality of life and they send youth the assurance that within these four walls, they are safe,” Speck said. “It’s a place to come and have fun instead of being out there in streets getting involved in trouble.”
Victoria is a senior social services major. Reach her at victoria. ukaoma@washburn.edu.
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Swing away your summer blues
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by Paige Lockard Summer plans vary between persons, but many people are either at a camp, on vacation or doing something else exciting away from home. For those who aren’t so fortunate, the next best alternative is to head out to the Sports Center Golf Comlex. This familyfriendly park is located a half mile west of Wanamaker on 10th St. and includes several activities to fill up the hours. The four main events where one can spend a little money for a big time are the driving range, three mini golf courses, go-karts and batting cages. Also available to the public is a game room with a number of games and prizes to be won. In fact, the
Sports Center can be a great place for a birthday party, as well. Behind the game room is a room reserved just for parties, and all parties can be called ahead and planned to the customer’s specifications. Sharyl Swanson, owner of Sports Center, said she has enjoyed spending fifteen years there. She enjoys the mini golf the most out of all the activities offered, but says that each sport is highly popular at different times of the year. “During baseball season, the batting cages are always busy,” said Swanson. “But each activity is like that because each is extra busy at some point during the year. The driving range is almost always busy.” Through all of her experiences there, Swanson still says that the greatest joy in working at Sports Center is found in her employees. Those who work at Sports Center are busy either working the cash register, hosting a party, running the go-karts, selling items at the Golf Pro Shop or just making sure that every customer is having a blast and completely satisfied while there. Sports Center also offers youth golf camps every summer and also group lessons and clinics. “Coming here is a good alternative to seeing a movie because you’re outside where it’s healthy,” said Swanson. “Sports Center is great for all ages.”
On the web: An eight-legged arachnid is the least of worries on the challenging putt-putt course at Sports Center. Some of the “signature holes” on the putting greens include an enormous Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Kangaroo with a huge, slopping green and the one or done lighthouse on the 18th hole that can mean the difference between a prize and zilch.
Paige Lockard is a junior mass media major. Reach her at paige.lockard@ washburn.edu. Photos by Josh Rouse, Washburn Review
Foreplay: For just a few bucks, a bucket of balls at the driving range can both sooth stress and be a cheap source of summertime entertainment.
From the bat to the 9-iron: Former Washburn baseball player Bryan Lindstrom frequents Sports Center to work on his golf game. Lindstrom played baseball at WU from 1992-1993.
Bat men: The batting cages near the driving range attracts baseball and softball players of all ages throughout the summer. It is a prime place for improving one’s skills and timing with a bat in the hand. Other features of the Sports Center include three different putt-putt courses, a golf course and a go-cart course.
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Young lives ouched Young Life creates good experiences, strengthens bonds through Christianity
by Paige Lockard For some, there is no greater experience than spending a week at the religious camp known as Young Life. Such is the case for YL leader Kristin Wipf. She will be graduating from the Washburn school of nursing in December, and has been involved with YL for six years. Two of those years were as a camper, and four of them have been as a volunteer YL leader. According to younglife.org, “YL is a non-denominational Christian nonprofit organization that is committed to introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith. Young Life staff and leaders are caring adults who strive to build positive relationships with teenagers.” YL is nationwide and also growing globally. In Topeka, every other Monday night is YL club where high school students from across the city can come hang out, be crazy, get messy and develop friendships. “What’s great about YL is that it’s a ministry tool to all of Topeka and anyone is welcome,” said Wipf. “We get to hang out and build relationships with everyone who comes.” Summer is the most important time for YL because of camp. There are several camps nationwide, and Topeka YL has gone to a few of them over the years. Right now they are at Sharp Top Cove in Jasper, Ga. Wipf is there for the fourth time. “I went there first as a camper, second as a leader, then I stayed a month to be a summer staff worker,” said Wipf. She’s back now as a leader again with her Topeka high school girls. Sharp Top Cove, along with other YL camps, is deep in the Georgia mountains and loaded with numerous activities. Campers scream as they pull the cord to release the giant swing, they soar over trees on the zip line and glide into the lake, and they conquer the climbing wall, climbing tower and quantum leap. The blob sends campers to the sky, the giant slides shoot them into the lake, and the mountain bike trails are a wet surprise. This camp also contains a smoking pit, disc golf, a ropes course, a pool and
hot tub, and so much more for the campers. “Camp is a resort for high schoolers,” said Wipf. “Anything you could possibly want to do is there.” Wipf said some of her closest moments with Christ have been at camp because she was away from the distractions of home. She said that there is quite a difference between YL camp and many church camps. “I’ve been to church camps many times, and YL camp is so much different because of the freedom,” said Wipf. “There are no rules. Our friends get to be teenagers with nothing holding them back.” Every day and night at camp is filled with surprises. There are characters throughout the week that are either “good guys” or “bad guys.” Some of them try to take over the camp, some try to save the camp, and all are there to entertain. Apart from the characters, there is always one main speaker who knows how to reach the campers. “They use their weaknesses to reach these teens,” said Wipf. “They’re real and raw with their life experiences and have a way of connecting with the campers.” Wipf said that her favorite part about camp is being able to spend every waking moment with her girls and seeing how their lives change over the course of the week. She knows exactly what drew her to being a YL leader in the first place. “There are many reasons I’m a YL leader,” said Wipf. “I love high school students, and I’m thankful that I can be a role model in their lives who represents Jesus Christ.” Wipf said some try to mislead students in her opinion by telling teenagers what’s cool and what’s not. “These high school students are continually bombarded with lies from the world shown in media that try to portray a fulfilling life,” said Wipf. “In the end, these lies lead to emptiness and disappointment.”
Paige Lockard is a junior mass media major. Reach her at paige.lockard@washburn.edu.
Nations come together to pray in Australia, local Catholics make trip
Outbackers from up north: Members of Mother Teresa of Calcutta Church made the trip to Australia for the World Youth Day celebrations. Pope Benedict XVI sent daily text message to the members of the audience to remind them to stay vigilant with their beliefs.
Photos courtesy of Mallory Shehi
Pope delivers hope: Pope Benedict XVI spoke to an audience of Catholics from all over the world at the World Youth Day celebrations.
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‘Knight,’ Ledger performance worth all the hype by ReAnne Utemark I expected to walk into “The Dark Knight” and see Christian Bale brooding around, beating up on people and a lot of explosions. Frankly, I wasn’t excited to see it. Then, when a 9:45 show was sold out, and the line stretched to the back of the movie house to get into the theatre and get seats, I was even more annoyed – but, we were the first ones in line for the 10:20 show. Then people kept talking during the long stream of previews and throwing popcorn, one of those theatre experiences that can make you want to rent movies for the rest of your life. “The Dark Knight” made it all worth it. Everything was so perfectly balanced, which is strange for a superhero movie the fight scenes, the love scenes and the scheming scenes. The movie never dragged, and in the entire two and a half hours, I didn’t look at my watch once. Batman, played by Christian Bale, is, of course, the Dark Knight and is introduced to
Harvey Dent, played by Aaron Eckert, the new District Attorney of Gotham City. Dent can put away criminals a legal way, whereas Batman puts them away by beating them to a pulp, but never killing them. Eventually, the Joker, played by the late Heath Ledger, manages to turn everything on its head in an attempt to “kill the Batman.” Dent is a white knight in shining armor, whereas Batman is a dark knight and only has the loyalty of half the city. Bale serves his purpose: he is a calm but conflicted protector of Gotham and looks great in the batsuit. Eckert takes an interesting turn from “Thank You For Smoking.” However, the real star of the show is Leger. I didn’t expect the Joker to make an impact on the audience. He is a bad guy; not supposed to be anyone of note or turn in any special performances other than the average bad guy. Ledger plays the Joker in a special, insane, maniacal way that is hardly describable. It takes a special kind of actor to play evil and vulnerable and weird in such a way that is believable and more than a little frightening. Ledger
Photo courtesy of http://thedarkknight.warnerbros.com
was not Heath Ledger playing the Joker, Ledger became the Joker and one wonders what he could have accomplished as an actor. In any case, “The Dark Knight” changed my tune about the new
‘Producers’ play presents hilarity by ReAnne Utemark Okay, I’ll admit, I am a bit uncultured and did this whole “Producers” thing backwards – I saw the movie first. While Matthew Broderick and particularly Nathan Lane play Mel Brooks’ characters with precise comedic timing, the actors of the Topeka Civic Theatre make the comedy something hotter than cooked books. Brooks’ work is layered with sarcasm, Jew jokes and risqué humor that is so laden with innuendo you can’t help but giggle either uncomfortably or because your sense of humor is as twisted as his. With masterpieces like “Young Frankenstein” and “History of the World Part I”, the Producers holds its own and the TCTA cast really brings it to life. The story is a romp through the backstage of Broadway. Former golden Broadway producer, Max
Bialystock, has lost his luster with a series of flop productions. Leo Bloom, the jumpy, mousy accountant who comes along to do his books happens to notice that a producer could make more money with a flop than with a hit. Off the story goes as Max and Leo become partners and find the worst script in the world, “Springtime TOPEKA for Hitler,” and the worst director in the CIVIC THEATRE world, the over-thetop Roger DeBris, and set out to make the worst show in history. Max raises the money by, ahem, schtupping every little old lady in New York and Leo fixes the books. Hilarity ensues as “Springtime for Hitler” is a hit and Max and Leo slapstick their way through it. Robb Baker and Les Smith shine particularly brightly as Max and Leo, and their energy is amazing throughout the entire show. They are two among many standout
performances, including Washburn graduate Greg Krumins as Franz Liebkind, the Nazi straggler with carrier pigeons and author of “Springtime for Hitler.” Also, Michael Hagen and Michael Dieker as DeBris and his common law assistant, Carmen Ghia are absolutely hilarious and don’t hold anything back from their cartoonish characters. This was my first show at the Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy and I was not disappointed. Indeed, I am excited for the entire season and will be a regular. Oh, and the show was much better than the movie.
ReAnne Utemark is a senior history major. Reach her at reanne.utemark@washburn. edu.
Batman franchise and, coupled with “Iron Man,” I might just start liking superhero movies. ReAnne Utemark is a senior history major. Reach her at reanne.utemark@washburn. edu.
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The Dark Knight PG-13 2 hrs. 32 min. 11:40 a.m. 12:20 1:00 3:00 3:40 4:25 6:30 7:00 7:45 9:45 10:20 PRICES: Adult $8.75, Bargain Matinee (daily, shows before 6 pm) $7, Child (3-11) $6, Senior (62+) $6
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Entertainment Calendar July 30
• Painkiller’s karaoke, all day. • Celtic Fox karaoke, 7 - 11 p.m.
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• Marshall’s Civic Band, 7:30 p.m., Gage Park. • MacDaddy’s Texas Hold ‘Em, 7 - 10 p.m. • Down Under Lounge open jam session.
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• Sundown Film Fesival, Kansas State Historial Society, showing “Paper Moon” at sundown.
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• The Grape Escape - 11th Annual Wine and Food Festival, Topeka Performing Arts Center. Call (785) 234 4545 for ticket info, or visit www.tpactix. org/GrapeEscape.html.
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• Cute Is What We Aim For, Beaumont Club, Kansas City, 7 p.m.
• Brad Paisley, Sprint Center, 7:30 p.m. Visit ticketmaster. com for tickets. Photo courtesy of www.cuteiswhatweaimfor.com
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• Topeka Farmer’s Market, 7:30 - Noon, located at the corner of 10th and Topeka. The Farmer’s Market runs every Saturday through October.
Photo by Melissa Treolo, Washburn Review
Where to go The Boobie Trap 1417 SW 6th Ave. Down Under Lounge 3810 SW Topeka Blvd. Lazio’s 2111 SW Belle Ave. Celtic Fox 118 SW 8th Ave. Zax Sports Pub and Grill 520 NW Elm Row Ave. Uncle Bo’s At the Topeka Ramada 420 SE 6th Bullfrogs Live 4115 SW Huntoon St. Topeka Civic Theatre 3028 SW 8th Ave. Kansas Expocentre One Expocentre Drive Las Fuentes 3656 SW Topeka Blvd., 4109 SW Gage Center
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• Linkin Park, Verizon Wireless Ampitheater, 2 p.m.
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• Jack Johnson, Verizon Wireless Ampitheater, 7 p.m.
crossword and sudoku
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THE Daily Crossword
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12 The Argo July 29, 2008
‘NCAA Football’ game thrills fans despite glitches, Lee Corso
Volunteer hour: The University of Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium is just one of more than a hundred authentic stadiums featured in “NCAA Football ‘09”
by Josh Rouse The coach calls in the play, and the quarterback breaks the huddle. The defense makes hurried adjustments, trying to line up correctly before the ball is snapped. Linebackers yell blitz assignments and the defensive backs change their coverage. The quarterback watches the defensive line calmly, like a general surveying the battlefield, looking for a weakness. He begins his cadence, hoping to catch someone off guard, and a defensive tackle takes his bait. The center snaps the ball, then slams into the unfortunate lineman with bonecrushing force as the quarterback takes three steps back and launches the pigskin to a wide-open receiver for the win. The crowd goes wild! Scenes like this should be familiar to those who have purchased the recently released edition of EA Sports’ “NCAA Football ‘09,” thanks to a more advanced artificial intelligence that makes 80-point blowouts a thing of the past. Even the varsity difficult level, which is the default setting, is a challenge for gamers in the beginning. However, behind the flashy facade of one-point nail-biters that can be
won or lost by a kickers’ confidence in the clutch, an array of glitches puts a damper on an otherwise excellent game. Some glitches that I’ve experienced so far while playing the game are plays being overturned when they shouldn’t be overturned, such as an interception by a defender while standing up straight being called an incompletion by the booth, as well as various graphical glitches, one of which included a defensive player magically teleporting out of the way of an oncoming runningback and opening up a hole for a 20-yard gain. Putting aside the annoying glitches, the game experience is both exciting and authentic, although several excellent scenes have been cut from the pre-game festivities and the coin-flip. Of course, Lee Corso is still one of the “analysts,” so listening to him say the same recycled lines from three or four years ago gets old. The one good thing about the virtual version of Lee Corso is that he doesn’t say KU will lose every game,
though they are grossly underrated as a team. EA Sports has always been known for certain biases when it comes to rating teams, and this year is no different. One of the largest controversies, especially in this region, is how Kansas got rated as 77 overall, while Missouri got rated in the 90’s with a defensive rating also in the 90’s. I’ve even talked to Missouri fans who admitted that Kansas got dissed by EA, and that a 90+ defensive rating for Missouri is generous to say the least, but the good thing about EA Sports games is that players skills can be manually adjusted to make up for their incompetence. The franchise mode is deep this year, with a drastically different style of recruiting than in years past. Rather than assigning a certain percentage of time to each recruit, you are now given a time limit each week that you can spend on the phone with recruits. You can use this time to offer scholarships, converse over different talking points, set up a visit and
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find out what the recruit is interested in. However, after so much talking the recruit will begin to get tiresome and eventually will hang up on you. A smiley face located in the northeast corner of the screen will give you an idea of how much longer you can talk. The best way to turn the recruit’s frown upside down is to talk about the subjects they are most interested in, especially if your school can offer the best in that area. Overall, the game has some new features that are revolutionary to sports gaming. However, a lot of excellent features from the past were deleted to make space for the new ones. For next year’s version, EA Sports would be wise to bring back a majority of the features from “NCAA Football ‘06,” along with some of the better ones from this year and whatever new developments they come up with. Also, ditching Lee Corso for some fresh talent wouldn’t hurt.
Josh Rouse is a junior mass media major. Reach him at joshua.rouse@ washburn.edu.