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Bryant fighting for freedom Student battles limitations

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Standing Strong: Shawn Bryant, senior, was born with Cerebral Palsy. Bryant, though, has minimal stoppages due to his disability. His attitude of perserverance and strength has propeled him to accomplish many feats so far in his life. our student services office,” said Carrasco Cooper. “I know that there are other issues with that building as well. I think slowly, but surely, we are updating all of our buildings and unfortunately, Carnegie’s one of our oldest and last to be updated, but I have no doubt that we are going to be able to [update].” Bryant knows in the grand scheme of things, he’s just attempting to live life the way he wants to and does not identify himself by his Cerebral Palsy. In fact, he advocates people do just the opposite. “I think we are in a society that we like to throw ourselves to pity parties and that’s boring and that’s not attractive and that’s not cute,” said Bryant. Furthermore, Bryant just wants to be recognized by the fact he’s living much of the way others do, not that he’s so much more extraordinary than others. He challenges others to look at everyone a fairly consistent way. “People ask me these types of questions about my lifestyle and I’m thinking ‘I’m doing everything you’re doing,’” said Bryant. “I’m going to school, so what? You’re going to school. I’m going to a party, so what? You’re going to a party. I don’t think there’s anything extraordinary I do, so it does kind of surprise me. But if me living my everyday life and trying to live my best life inspires someone, then so be it.” And when Bryant leaves Washburn, Carrasco Cooper knows he’ll be missed. “He’s going to create a vacuum for sure,” said Carrasco Cooper. “There’s going to be a void when Shawn Bryant is no longer on campus. I can hear him coming down the hall from like ten miles away, so I prepare myself before he walks in my office, because I know we’re going to have a great time and talk for a long time. I have seen him mature a lot over the last few years.”

Richard Kelly is a junior mass media and social work major. Reach him at richard. kelly@washburn.edu

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sity a year later to ask what happened down there in the Washburn Village. “I was living back in the Living The blaring tornado sirens told Learning Center,” said Bryant. “And Washburn students and Topekans to they told me don’t worry, because you’re not going to be living [in the take cover. With no way to place himself Washburn Village].” For now, residential living and among his fellow students in the basement of the Washburn Village, Bryant student services at Washburn say that prior arrangesat among a few ments and preResidential livcautions will, and ing staff in the “ have been made, lobby, not sure if I was living back in for students with the situation was the Living Learning disabilities living safe at all. Since then, Center and they told in the residential halls. some have wonme ‘don’t worry, R e n d o n dered if any imsaid she cannot provements have because you’re not speak on behalf been made for going to be living of Washburn the evacuation University as a of students with [in the Washburn whole, but all disabilities since residents living the incident. Village.] on campus have a According - Shawn Bryant safe place to go in to staff at the Senior, Washburn University case of a tornado Washburn Residential Living ” or emergency. “It was a safe office, the comfacility, but they mon area in the Village where Bryant had been located just hadn’t approved that as a place to stay [yet],” said Rendon. “It has been during the storm was, in fact, safe. “The fire department and emer- since.” Bryant said he still plans on revisgency personnel have cleared that as a safe place for someone to stay in iting the school to see if any plans or case of an emergency,” said Mindy changes have been made to improve Rendon, director of Residential Living the situation for future students. “I don’t think anyone would conat Washburn. “So in the instance that somebody is wheelchair bound, they sider sitting at the top of the stairs to would be able to be at that location be a safe place during a tornado,” said Bryant. “I think that it’s a huge liabiland be safe.” Bryant still isn’t satisfied with the ity for Washburn.” way the university handled the situation. After writing an article about the Kelsie O’Connell is a freshman mass meincident in 2007 for the Washburn Re- dia major. Reach her at kelsie.oconnell@ view, Bryant said he called the Univer- washburn.edu

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Being born close to three months early, Washburn senior Shawn Bryant was at risk for complications. Born June 13 rather than the expected due date of Sept. 9, Bryant ended up diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at birth. While Bryant has “one of the mildest cases in the record books,” the condition prevented necessary oxygen to his brain, causing paralysis, which means a complete loss of muscle function in one or more muscle. More severe cases can cause mental retardation and a shorter lifespan. But Bryant does not expect a shorter lifespan himself because of the disability Growing up, Bryant didn’t live his life much differently because of it. “For me it was really different in comparison to stories I hear now with young people with disabilities,” said Bryant. “I didn’t notice any difference between myself and my friends. My parents were very active in my childhood and my upbringing. There were of course times where I felt different, but never any times where my peers made me feel less than them because I was different.” A Leavenworth native, Bryant came to Washburn in 2006 and originally planned to pursue an education degree. However, Carnegie Hall provides little access for students with disabilities. This didn’t sit well in his thought of an education department’s message. “I challenged [my major] because Carnegie is not accessible and I don’t want to learn like that,” said Bryant. “It was just very different for me to say ‘yes, I’m an education major and I’m not able to get into the classroom that I’m supposed to learn to teach other people to learn from so that I can learn.’ It was just really surreal to me.” Bryant, now majoring in political science, would like to work with international advocacy groups to raise awareness for people with disabilities. He described a tribe in Ghana where children with disabilities are thrown out into wildlife, because they aren’t considered to have a contribution. His idea is to change that thought process. But perceptions of himself are fairly average according to Bryant, because of the way he has learned to carry himself. “I think it’s all about your personality and how you present yourself and who you define yourself as,” said Bryant. “If you define yourself as a disabled person, then that kind of says who you are. But if you define yourself as a person with a disability, putting yourself first instead of the disability, then that says a lot about your character and who you are as a person.

People will notice you before they notice your impairment.” Marsha Carrasco Cooper, director of Washburn Student Activities and Greek Life, has known Bryant the last four years. The two originally met at an annual leadership retreat for Washburn students, where she wanted to know more about him and his disability so she could better accommodate to him at the retreat. Bryant then got involved with the Campus Activities Board, which Carrasco Cooper advises. He was part of a community relations aspect, which is no longer a designated title with the organization. Bryant worked to bring a disability awareness day to campus, allowing for high school students with disabilities to be partnered with a Washburn student for a day. They now have a strong friendship and Carrasco Cooper knows he is someone who does not let anything stop him. But she sometimes has to remind him of constraints as well. “As long as he’s able to live the life that he wants to live, then I think that that’s great,” said Carrasco Cooper. “But I think that sometimes too it’s important to know your limitations and how to take care of yourself. I get on him a little bit when he’s outside walking in the ice. I trip and fall on the ice all the time. He just needs to be extra special careful.” When a Living Learning Center elevator caught fire on Oct. 18, 2008, Bryant’s room was right next to that ignited elevator. According to him, the rule is that fire alarms mean that elevators aren’t meant to be used, but that was the only option for Bryant. But with his closest elevator on fire, Bryant was put in an awkward position. He also coupled this story with a tornado experience in the Washburn Village, stating that when students were sent down a flight of stairs to the basement for shelter, Bryant had no access due to inaccessibility in a wheelchair. Bryant didn’t have many options given since he couldn’t go down the stairs. “The solutions given to me were to stay in my room and put my mattress over my head in my bathroom, to move back up into the LLC, or to sit in the [Village] lobby by myself,” said Bryant. An electronic ramp can’t be installed on the stairwell because it was too narrow, according to him and a problem for the university may be sufficient funds. However, Carrasco Cooper does think Washburn’s heading in the right direction with accommodations, despite Bryant’s original struggles with Carnegie. “I do remember him mentioning that [Carnegie provided insufficient access] and I encouraged him to tell

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News • Wednesday, November 3, 2010

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Wednesday, Nov. 3 Brown Bag international lecture International House 12 p.m. Nall Speak Off Room 100, Henderson 6:30 p.m. WU string orchestra concert White Concert Hall, Garvey Fine Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 Lady Blues soccer Moore Bowl, Yager Stadium 4 p.m. Exhibition debate: WU debate team vs. British National debate team Room 100, Henderson 7 p.m. Crane Observatory open house Fourth Floor, Stoffer Science Hall 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5 WATUP! Ceramics throwing night Room 120, Art Building 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 5K Fun run/walk Outside of Mabee Library 9 a.m. (registration begins at 7:30 a.m.) Family Day picnic Washburn Room, Memorial Union 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Inflatable and carnival games Memorial Union Lawn 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mulvane Art Lab Family Day event Art Lab, Mulvane Art Museum 1 to 4 p.m. Football (Family Day and Senior Day) Yager Stadium, Moore Bowl 2:20 p.m. Delta Gamma’s Anchor Splash Hummer Sports Park pool 6 to 8 p.m. WU Celebration of Cultures White Concert Hall, Garvey Fine Arts Center 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7 WU flute choir concert White Concert Hall, Garvey Fine Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8 Novel Writing Month presentation Room 105, Mabee Library 5 p.m. Fast Forward Insiders Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy, 3028 S.W. 8th Ave. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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brief introduction on behalf of the guest speaker, Miriam Krehbial, CEO and president of the The United Way of Greater United Way of Topeka. Topeka met with students and Krehbial began by asking faculty at Washburn University attendees if they have ever heard on Oct. 27 to discuss the topic of The United Way. Although a of “What is your vision of To- majority of hands were raised, peka?” Krehbial soon discovered that The meeting, which was not many people knew what the hosted by Student Human United Way actually does. Resource Management, took According to a handout replace in the Shawnee Room of ceived by each participant, the the Memorial mission of the Union. United Way is Attendees “ to create posiNone of our work did not have tive sustainto be a memable change would be able to ber of Washthe Topeka take place without in burn’s SHRM c o m m u n i t y. organization Although the our volunteers in order to speaker spoke participate at on the efforts the meeting. of the United - Miriam Krehbial In fact, Dan Way, the floor United Way of Topeka Schultz, presiwas open for ” discussion dent of Washburn’s SHRM, and sharing encouraged attendees to invite any thoughts on the organizaother students and faculty. tion were encouraged. “I am a part of Washburn Krehbial said she’d heard SHRM on campus. I just joined many answers to the questhis semester,” said Erica tion of what United Way does. Strathman, a student at Wash- Among many, one person had burn. “I think it’s valuable to once said, “No I’m not going to learn things about different or- give to United Way. They actuganizations and how they run.” ally lost my luggage once.” Both students and faculty This example gave parattended the meeting in hopes ticipants in the seminar a laugh of learning more about the and also a comforted feeling United Way. To begin, Schultz of knowing they are not alone started the meeting off with a when it comes to misunder-

standing what the United Way does. The United Way works and partners with organizations to raise money for important causes, as determined by the volunteers. Working with organizations like the NFL, the entire idea of the United Way is centered around the volunteers who do work. “All of the decisions on who gets money and how much is all done by volunteers,” said Krehbial. “As staff, we are not paid to make those decisions. What we’re really paid to do is help our volunteers meet the mission of the organization and be successful. None of our work would be able to take place without our volunteers. That is something that will never change.” Being involved is a key concept in changing the vision of Topeka and also determining that vision, according to discussion held at the meeting. Through open floor discussion, members threw out ideas on how to get involved and to make a difference. The next meeting will take place on Feb. 23, 2011 at the Vogel Room with William Beteta, executive director of Heartland Visioning. Kelsie O’Connell is a freshman mass media major. Reach her at kelsie.oconnell@washburn.edu

Washburn hosts British debaters PRESS RELEASE The British National Debate team, Lewis Iwu and Mary Nugent, will debate two members of the Washburn University debate team at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in room 100 of Henderson Learning and Resource Center. This marks the second time that Washburn University has hosted the British National Debate team. The night’s exhibition debate will center on the following resolution: “This house believes that universities should not allow extremist speakers to come to campus.” The debate is open to the public and will take about one hour and will be followed by a chance for audience questions and comments. The British National Debate team is selected annually from scores of applicants in the United Kingdom. This year’s national team has been busy

debating teams from schools across the United States since the middle of September. The British National Debate team will wrap up their tour of the U.S. in the middle of November at the National Communication Association conference in San Francisco. Iwu graduated with degrees in philosophy, politics and economics from Oxford University. While at Oxford, Iwu won the 2008 World Universities Debating Championships held in Thailand. He also served as president of the New College Student Government and later served as president of the Oxford University Student Union. Currently at law school in London, Iwu will join corporate law firm, Slaughter and May, in 2011. He is also a member of the Institute for Public Policy Research’s advisory council, a centre-left think tank. Nugent graduated from the

University of Cambridge with a degree in social and political sciences. She was the director of debating at the Cambridge Union Society where she coordinated all of Cambridge’s debating activity and represented Cambridge at competitions in the U.K. and abroad. Nugent won four national intervarsity competitions, including the U.K.’s women’sonly competition, and she was ranked among the top 10 speakers at the English National Mace. She has spoke about, adjudicated and taught debating on an international level-visiting countries in Europe, Asia and North America, as well as twice judging at the World Universities Debating Championships. She is originally from Hereford (near the Welsh border). Nugent will work for a member of Parliament in London when she returns to the U.K.

WSGA senator Ivan Moya expressed that a cause of hiding identity may come from The Washburn Student the shift of the culture of a stuGovernment Association was dent’s hometown to the culture confronted with the results of a at Washburn, and feel like they campus diversity study, and the have to adjust to the predomiimbalance between feelings of nant mindset of other people. minority students to the student Morse also found that 41 body as a whole. percent of non-white students Kim Morse, associate pro- reported feeling like they had to fessor of history, spoke in front hide some part of the culture in of the WSGA on Oct. 27 about order to fit in, however only 25 diversity at Washburn. percent of all students reported She said that this is the the same. Morse also stated that first time Washburn has done a students who do not feel like diversity study in the last 144 they belong are much less likeyears. Morse was happy with ly to be able to succeed. the response rate of the survey. One comment on the study There were 1200 responses, and said the individual did not feel reflected very closely the diver- that diversity is taught at Washsity climate that is currently ex- burn, and the individual didn’t ists at Washburn. know how truly diverse WashMorse did find burn is. some questionable WASHBURN Another comparts about diverment on the survey DIVERSITY sity at Washburn. read, “...these guys SURVEY One of the findings act like they’ve was 75 percent of never seen a living students felt like they were part breathing black person.” of the larger community, but When confronted with the only 46 percent of non-white question of what should be done students felt like they were part to help decrease these problems of the larger community. of diversity, the main response She said that this can be from the WSGA senators was to a problem not just for minori- help facilitate discussion about ties at Washburn but the student what diversity means, and help body as a whole, since 25 per- to make students feel like they cent of people feel like they are belong. not part of the larger commu nity at the University. She said Timothy Lake is a freshman mass this was an issue at Washburn media major. Reach him at timothy.lake@washburn.edu that needs to be solved.

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President’s Press -paid for byWSGAHello Everyone! I hope that everyone’s semester is wrapping up smoothly! Make sure that you take some time and enjoy some of the activities that will be going on this week! Join the men of Kappa Sigma Fraternity as they celebrate their philanthropy ‘Livestrong Week!’ Stop by their table in the Union over the lunch hour to get an awesome shirt for $10 or a wristband for $1. Thursday is their volleyball tournament at the SRWC at 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (must be registered by 1pm). Also, the women of the Delta Gamma have their annual pancake feed November 3 (Wednesday) from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at their house on 1915 S.W. MacVicar Ave. In addition to their pancake feed, they will be hosting an ‘Anchor Splash’ at Hummer Sports Complex at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 6. Join the Bod Squad tailgate at 12 p.m. for Saturday’s 2:20 p.m. football game against Emporia! It is also Family Day!! I hope to see everyone out there with their families!! :) Have a good week! Lucas Mullin Vice President Washburn Student Government Association

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 • News

Washburn hosts immigration debate Cook plants a memory in Washburn Christina Butler WASHBURN REVIEW

cana, a massive event that attracts hundreds of Topekans. “By the 1920s, Mexican With the midterm election Americans established institudust settled, one of the questions of business throughout tions that the new and returning the state. Mexican American’s politicians will have to face is are Kansans,” said Morse, as the question of immigration. she showed photos from the The Topeka Center for early to mid 1900s of immiPeace and Justice and the grant workers in Kansas. The Washburn chapter of Phi Alpha number of Hispanics in Kansas Theta, the history honor society, grew from 63,339 in 1980 to sponsored a debate to address 263,307 in 2009. some of the issues. The event “These are productive, was titled “Border Crossing: entrepreneurial Kansans, not The Immifringe Kangration De- “ sans, who are bate in Conintegral parts We do work to temporary of our commake sure that Politics,” and munity and was hosted have been Latino issues and T h u r s d a y, for almost concerns are heard Oct. 28. a century,” The masaid Morse. - Lalo Munoz jor topics White El Centro, Topeka discussed then spoke included how the ” on the conflicts majority of over border Hispanics in fences, undocumented work- Kansas have proper documeners, national security and the tation and those who do not costs of immigration as experi- are willing to work to improve enced in Kansas. Presenters at their lives. the event included Kelly White, “In Holton, we have a ESL instructor for the Jackson small meat packing plant. The Heights USD 335 District; Kim personnel manager at Holden’s Morse, associate professor of does not target this population,” history at Washburn and Lalo said White. “He puts an ad in Munoz, director of El Centro of the paper and it’s open to anyTopeka. body that will apply. Guess who Morse was the first to pres- applies? The Hispanic, the Latient, and she discussed the his- nos, they are willing because of tory and demographics of im- their situation in most cases, to migrants primarily in Kansas. work longer hours, to work for Morse discussed the effects of lower wages, not to complain, Hispanic immigrants to Kansas because what resources do they and their contribution to the have? If they are here without state. Our Lady of Guadalupe proper documentation they are was founded in 1914, which kind of stuck. And, if they do hosts the annual Fiesta Mexi- cause any trouble how many

guys are waiting in line to take that job?” He also spoke about how the government has made it a long process to come to the United States legally. Those who decide to come to the country without proper documentation are provided with work because their employers don’t have strict enough laws for documenting workers. “They also come, in my opinion, because current immigration laws don’t really punish people that come,” said White. “Worst case scenario is deportation. If you are deported your plane ticket is paid for, you go back with your family, and if things don’t work out what do you do? Does the ten year ban mean anything? If you came in without legal documentation in the first place, then probably not. You come back and do it again.” The last speaker was Munoz. El Centro helps Hispanic immigrants with the documentation process as well as translation work. Munoz told stories of immigrants who wanted to come to the United States but their wait period was 10-18 years. “We do work to make sure that Latino issues and concerns are heard,” said Munoz. His insight provided a human touch to the issue, discussing how difficult it is for Hispanics to legally immigrate. After all three presenters spoke, the audience joined in on the discussion. Christina Butler is a freshman mass media major. Reach her at christina.butler@washburn.edu.

and his passion for teaching. “[Donovan Cook’s] love for showing others a new way to think about life and show then a new skill they could use for the rest of their lives,” said Geoffrey Cook. Cook also cared about his students, a fact that was made evident through the memories and stories shared by his former students and his family. “No one was a stranger to him,” said Sheri Cook, his wife.

department faculty, staff and students. There will also be a plaque hung outside his office Last week a seedling tree in his honor. was planted that, like the man “He would be so honored, it is dedicated to, will grow and for me it’s such an honor with Washburn over the years that they’ve done this for him, to come. this is such a wonderful tribute Donovan Cook, a profesto him,” said Sheri Cook. sor in the education departThe tree, will remain as ment, taught at Washburn for a silent testament that will re22 years, passed away this past mind people of Cook and the June. memory and legacy he left at The memorial was an opthe school. portunity for “I am excited to friends, family see how it will grow, and students to and it will be a part of come and rethis landscape, a part member him and of this school like he to dedicate the has been and will alColorado Spruce ways be [a part of],” tree that was said Geoffrey Cook. planted in front Sheri Cook of Carnegie Hall ended her comments in his honor. At expressing what she the ceremony, his felt Cook would have family and some been feeling at the former students ceremony. shared stories “Donovan truly and memories of loved all of you and I Cook. know he is watching All of his us today and his heart family and the is so full of happiness students that had and joy because of him as a teacher the honor you have told how much given him by planthe loved teaching this beautiful ing and that he spruce tree in front had truly found of his beloved educaa career that he tion building,” said loved. That was Sheri Cook. “Many Photo by Tesa DeForest, Washburn Review shown by the of us will pass this fact that he was In Honor: Donovan Cook, professor for the education tree on a regular bachosen as the na- department, passed away this past June. An honorary sis and remember tional sponsor for memorial was held last week, with a tree planted in his name. who it was planted National Educafor but as the years tion Association go by others will and had received emeritus sta- “His students would invariably simply pass by and see a tree tus last year. become his friends many of but we will remember, we will “My dad found a profes- whom kept in contact with him know that this tree was planted sion and a school that he loved. no matter how far away they in honor of a wonderful man we I would tell him that not many moved or how many years may had with us for a very brief mopeople can say that they would have passed.” ment in time”. choose to keep working rather His daughter also talked At the end of the ceremony, than retire,” said Jennifer Cook, about how much Cook loved Carmen Cook, Donovan’s sishis daughter, during her speech. his students. ter, got up and sang “Amazing “It was a sign that dad had “I hope his students will Grace,” in front of the tree. chosen to dedicate his life to a bring his kind spirit, optimism career that he truly loved and and dedication with them,” said enjoyed.” Jennifer Cook. Jaimie Luse is a freshman busiHis son, Geoffery Cook The tree was provided ness major. Reach her at jaimie. spoke similarly of his father and planted by the education luse@washburn.edu

Topeka Zoo hosts free fair PRESS RELEASE

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A Learning Session: Dr. Jerry Farley, President of Washburn, recently spoke to students in Washburn’s College Experience course. He told students his story of how he came to be the university president.

Farley educates new students

“I liked taking tests,” said Farley. “You could call me a little bit of a ‘nerd’ when I was Many times, some stu- younger and even still today a dents at Washburn feel like little as well.” the administration doesn’t unUpon gaining acceptance derstand them as well as they to OU, Farley began attending should. Sometimes frustration without knowing what he wantover what is thought of as out ed to do in school. Through his of touch officials can be mis- time at OU, he would change placed though. his major four times as he atIn the case of the man who tempted to navigate his way in leads the vision and future of college. Washburn President Jerry FarA few keys that had served ley comes from the him in life to that point same humble back- FARLEY’S came to be a mantra ground that so many that Farley still beSTORY at Washburn can aslieves is the path to sociate with. success at college. He recently spoke to IS “I’ve always felt that if you 100, otherwise known as Col- did three things in college you lege Experience, courses at could be a great success,” said Washburn to help further wel- Farley. “First is go to class, become new students to Wash- ing there is the quickest way to burn. success. Second is to do your Farley was the first in his homework because applying family to go to college and what you learn is one of the bigpursue an education after high gest steps to success. Third and school. Coming from a small maybe sometimes not thought town had its challenges when of as much, ask for help. Washattending the University of Oklahoma. “I grew up in a town of about 1,000 people, so everyone knew each other,” said Farley. “It made coming to the [University of Oklahoma] a difficult transition.” Farley admits that when he was a young man, he didn’t have the slightest idea about college. Through the encouragement of a friend, Farley took the standardized tests that could determine his academic future.

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burn is filled with people who want you to succeed during your time here.” Though Farley has pursued his education to the highest extent, gaining a doctoral degree in higher education administration, he still feels that getting an education can take more than one form. Speaking to his audience, he urged all students to become active on campus and serve the Washburn community in some form. His last and perhaps more emphatic point was that running Washburn is a team effort and being what he termed “the big boss” is more a misnomer than anything else. “Washburn attracted me because I believe we have an opportunity to create leadership for our community,” said Farley. Robert Burkett is a senior mass media major. Reach him at robert. burkett@washburn.edu

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Friends of the Topeka Zoo invite the community to an Arts and Crafts Fair on Sunday, Nov. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, held at the Big Gage Shelter House next to the zoo, will feature over 20 local and regional craftsmen and artisans displaying an array of crafts including stunning jewelry, handbags, insect art, cypress knee Santas, magnificent artwork and photography and exceptionally crafted glass. Fair guests will find something for almost every taste and pocketbook, ranging from affordable gift-giving to heirloom investments. Friends of the Topeka Zoo will be on hand to showcase unique zoo gift ideas including memberships, bricks, benches,

and more. In addition, they will be featuring artwork made by the animal residents of the Topeka Zoo. Original paintings by Tembo and Sunda, the zoos resident elephants as well as kisses by Tucker, the Nile Hippo will be available for purchase. In addition, guests will be able to see rare elephant dung artwork. The craft fair will serve as the kickoff to the holiday season. Special “HOPE” holiday greeting cards have been created by the Topeka Hallmark plant with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the zoo. Cards will be available for purchase at the fair and throughout the holiday season at the Leopard Spot Gift Shop located inside the zoo. “We are very excited about this event,” said Karen Taylor,

coordinator for the show and a member of the Friends of the Topeka Zoo Board of Directors. “It offers us an opportunity to collaborate with a number of artisans while at the same time showcasing some unique arts and gifts available right here at your Topeka Zoo. If you are looking for a unique gift for a special someone in your life, you will find it here.” Admission to the arts and craft fair is free as is parking. Those attending will receive a special buy one get one free admission coupon to the Topeka Zoo which they can use the day of the fair. Money raised through booth rentals as well as through the Friends of the Topeka Zoo booth will benefit the Topeka Zoo.

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By the time this paper hits the streets the polls will be closed and we will know the results of the elections. However, it seems that an election-lecture is still appropriate. This morning my mom called to remind me to vote because I forgot my absentee ballot. That lady is dedicated to our civil rights, because she drove the forty minutes from my hometown to take me to a voting site and drove me back. Not everyone’s mothers are so dedicated. The point is, had I not this mother, I would probably not have voted. Since I did, I feel morally superior to most of my FROM THE c o m p a t r i who did EDITOR ots, not vote. All of them had “valid” college kid excuses for not voting, but most of these excuses can be shot down rather quickly: • My vote doesn’t count (I am not from Kansas) This one is outrageous because, firstly, the last governor was a democrat. Secondly, of course your vote won’t count if you don’t actually vote. • I don’t know where to vote You can go to your state’s web page, type in the address where you sent your registration from, and find out where it’s at. Generally the voting site will not change from election to election, so if you found it once, you can do it again. • I am not registered in Topeka, and it’s too far away to vote where I am registered This is not a valid excuse because all you do is go to a public office in your home county, like the library, and get an application for an absentee ballot. You fill it out, mail it in, and in a week or so they send a ballot to you. This won’t work if you are being extremely lazy. • I don’t know the issues or candidates Google them. Not hard. • I think all of the candidates are *expletives* You may be right. However, this has been the case since the invention of the politician in Rome. Many people circumvent this by voting for what they assume is “the lesser of two evils,” or by utilizing the write-in boxes. I have voted for my non-political brother-in-law a time or two in this scenario. • I don’t have time/ I slept in/ I don’t care Alright, this is the bottom of the barrel. If you don’t care, then the next time you complain about taxes, health care, the cost of living, the governor’s haircut, Hollywood, or anything remotely related to politics at all, please remind yourself that any issues in the system are, in part, your fault. The only good excuses to not vote are: the register’s office lost your absentee ballot, you are under 18, you live in a country in which you are not allowed to vote, you are being held prisoner, or you are one of those other unfortunate citizens that the government denies from voting (people in prison, or people with mental illness). In review (pun intended), learn your lesson, next election please vote or forfeit your complaining rights.

Regina Budden is a senior mass media major. Reach her at regina. budden@washburn.edu.

Opinion • Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Sportscenter covers Moss drama over World Series Editorial Board WASHBURN REVIEW

Apparently, a baseball team won a very important game Monday night. Most baseball fans know that, but it appears the media doesn’t. When the San Francisco Giants beat the Texas Rangers in Game 5 of the World Series, they became the first Giants team since the organization moved from New York to San Francisco 52 years ago. In an essence, it was everything that was right in sports two ragtag teams making it past the Yankees, Red Sox and all of the other traditional baseball dynasties to play for a championship title. However, on ESPN. com’s front page Tuesday, the top story wasn’t about the unbelievable game that took place Monday night. Instead, it was about Randy Moss’ release from the Minne-

sota Vikings after only a month. release of a wide receiver who, It was about Moss’ bad attitude quite frankly, hasn’t made that and his bizarre press confer- much of an impact on the field ence in which he disrespected this season to begin with, aside the team he played for, how he from causing problems. freaked out in the locker room Fans are already sick of one day because someone had hearing about the Vikings this food delivered that he didn’t season, even Vikings fans! like, and how ultimately how Brett Favre has been a constant some other team would be “resource of media coverage, eswarded” with his presence not pecially after news broke about to mention his $16 million sal- his alleged sexting escapades ary. Basically, everything that with former Jets employee Jenn is wrong with sports. Sterger. Head coach Brad ChilWhile the Minnedress has made things sota Vikings saga cerworse by allowing tainly has many of the REVIEW’S the Brett Favre situanewsworthy values tion to get out of hand VIEW that journalists evaluin the offseason. Now ate stories from timelimany of the Vikings ness, unusualness, prominence, players seem to be turning conflict it still shouldn’t out- against Childress in the media, shine the Giants’ championship so the “new” news is that Chilmoment. It tarnishes everything dress is on the hot seat. Just let that the team has been working a bad team die already. for all year that the most promiInstead, let’s glorify the nent sports news agency in the teams who have success. The world would rather feature the San Francisco Giants are a

great place to start. Give them the credit and hoopla they deserve for their unprecedented World Series championship. Start giving more coverage in the NFL to teams that actually deserve it for coming together as a team, like the Kansas City Chiefs (5-2), the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) and the Tennessee Titans (5-3). Don’t just muckrake around the Vikings’ locker room all day. I realize ESPN is a 24-hour news network and needs to fill the air with something, but there are plenty of other big stories to talk about besides Moss’ food dislikes and what an “unnamed source” has to say about Moss.

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

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O R N E R Cameron Hughes is a sophomore art and graphic design major. Reach him at cameron.hughes@washburn.edu.

Talking back: Cote responds to ‘disabled’ questions Julie Cote Hi everyone. I am writing this in regards to the great amount of responses I received from the article that was published in October about students with disabilities and I would like to clear up many things that were left unanswered from the article. First, yes, I do have a disability but I am not disabled. I will not let it rule my life, or ruin it for that matter. Second, I am human. I always have been and always will be. People who are born or who come into situations where they have acquired their disabilities do not want to be treated “special” or different since no one is any different from anyone else. As we get older, there are a rising number of people with disabilities in society who do have the right to a “normal” life as much as anyone else. No one asks to be born with any certain trait or genes, yet it happens. It is not a punishment for anything parents have done or we ourselves have done. We are created in our own beings to accept and teach one another. Unconditionally. Another common question that has been asked and I will paraphrase this: “What did your parents do to make you this way?” My answer will always be that my parents did not do anything wrong, I am me and I am the way I am for unknown reasons. I might be here to educate my peers with a little compassion. I might be here to learn

from society or even possibly ity if they are kept apart from to make a difference in the sys- society? tems to better serve our future How can any student or generations with disabilities. young adult become a person As I was growing up in the of great horizons if being told school system, kids could be there are only grey skies in their cruel and said/did things that back yard? I was always told I could hurt and could follow us will never drive, or go to colthrough life; it’s how we choose lege. Fortunately I am one of to forgive as humans those who the people who take that inforhave taunted us. I do not blame mation with defiance to prove my peers, I lay the blame with to me that YES I CAN!!!! the adults at that time within the I am here at Washburn homes and school system for University and I hear almost not teaching the methods of it the same thing every semesbeing okay to be difter many things like ferent inside and out. Washburn doesn’t LETTER have the on site imI was in high school in the latter TO THE mediate services for part of the 1980s and blind and deaf EDITOR the there was still a closewho need interpreters minded way of how to to succeed in classes educate students with physical on campuses. I have also heard disabilities. They were placed that students would like to live in the Learning Disabled class in the dorms but are unable to with students who have mental due to the issues of residential disabilities. I was told to think advisors not being trained or of it as study hall with credit. I skilled to communicate in sign was so bored in my high school language. This university does classes because I was never have a good student services challenged to my full educa- program but, as others have tional capacity such as given stated and I myself believe, so many free rides like never Washburn needs an individual taking Algebra or such classes department for students with that are beneficial for college disabilities to go to for walk-in credits. I bring this up to clarify tours on campus, mediations that yes the school system did between professors and students have me in classes. That was as well as residential advisors only option available within and students. Student services the main stream high school does provide accommodations systems at that time, but in my for students whom have difopinion these classes do not ficulty in the classrooms with open the option of challenging testing and note takers that are students who wish to transition peers and that is not always a to college or even the reality of reliable source either as peers life beyond high school. How can become sick or other oblican anyone be ready for real- gations or miss classes.

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Where does that leave the student with the needs? I also have observed that enrollment rate has fluctuated and I believe a solution to that is to draw more students from other towns such as Olathe. There is a high school there that is for the deaf and hearing impaired, that might be interested in Washburn if Washburn could accommodate students in the dorms and walk in tours with the interpreters at any time as part of coming to college means moving on and leaving the “home nest.” Does Washburn have smoke alarms in the dorms fitted for the deaf? I have some thoughts to growing up in the society where I am neither here nor there where my hearing level is concerned. All I can say is, it has been one heck of a ride in life. I was fortunate enough to learn how to read lips early in life with persistence of my mother. For that I am forever grateful as people come to me and say “I would have never known you wear a hearing aid. You talk so well.” I even love to pull stunts of reading lips just to get a laugh out of people in life. Overall, there are rising numbers of young people finishing high school that do have a right to come to college, to receive fair and equal education and succeed in life no matter where it takes us all. The views expressed in this letter are not necessarily the views of the Washburn Review.

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Lady Blues atop MIAA

Blues beat No. 7 Central in five-game thriller, climb into tie for first place

Photo by Mike Goehring, Washburn Review

Mean streak: The Washburn Lady Blues volleyball team stretches its winning streak to five games Tuesday night as they beat Missouri Southern 3-0. They have won 15 of their last 18 sets.

Sam Sayler WASHBURN REVIEW The Washburn University Lady Blues checked off another win this past Friday against the University of Central Missouri, defeating the Jennies 3-2. Though the Jennies won the first game, the Lady Blues quickly rebounded, winning the next two. UCM won the fourth game, forcing WU to win the tie-breaking fifth game. “That was good volleyball,” said Chris Herron, head Lady Blues volleyball coach. “Anytime we play them, it’s going to be that way. It’s

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just a battle. They got really good players. We got really good players, and the intensity level’s high.” The win came a match after the Lady Blues defeated the University of Nebraska-Omaha in Omaha. The Blues lost there the previous two seasons but were able to beat the Mavericks 3-0. Going into the match against the Jennies, Herron knew it would be a fight, just like it always is. “It’s nothing that we didn’t expect,” said Herron. “We knew that it was going to happen. Thank God that we came out on the good end.” Herron was quick to praise the Washburn team’s great deal of intensity as the cause of their hard-fought victory and claimed a lack of intensity led to a rough first game.

“Well, I though Jessica Fey was terrific,” said Herron. “I thought our middles offensively were really good. I thought their middles were pretty good, offensively, also. I thought Hillary Hughes had a good overall game. Molly Smith dug probably another 30 balls, so I mean, she just keeps rolling.” Junior middle and rightside hitter Mollie Lacy agreed that the team picked up steam that was lacking in the first game as the match went on. “Everyone was hitting really well,” said Lacy. “Our defense really picked it up after the first games. That’s what we struggled with in the first. “One area we really need to come out and practice hard is blocking in the middle. I really struggle with that tonight, and Central’s a good team. They always put up a good fight, and

Bods fall to No. 7 Jayhawks in hoops Josh Rouse WASHBURN REVIEW

The Washburn Ichabods basketball team fell in its first exhibition game of the season Tuesday night, mainly because of a “Phog” advisory. The Bods traveled to Lawrence’s Allen Fieldhouse to battle the No. 7-ranked University of Kansas Jayhawks. Washburn fell behind early as KU started out with a 5-0 run, which included a three pointer by senior guard Tyrel Reed and a pair of free throws by junior guard Tyshawn Taylor. Kansas increased its lead to 11-0 before sophomore forward Bobby Chipman scored Washburn’s first points on a turnaround jump shot. After another basket by Chipman, KU went on another 11-0 run before senior forward Logan Stutz hit a free throw on KU’s fifth team foul. At halftime, the Jayhawks led 51-27. Chipman led the Bods with 10 points, while

Washburn at Kansas Washburn Kansas WU Statistical Leaders Points: Chipman (14) Rebounds: Stutz (5) Assists: Allen (4)

1ST 27 51

2nd 35 41

KU Statistical Leaders Points: Mc. Morris (28) Rebounds: Mk. Morris (8) Assists: Reed (3)

junior forward Marcus Morris led the Jayhawks with 16 points and six rebounds, followed by Taylor’s eight points. The shooting stats were fairly similar, with Washburn going 10-for-23 from the floor, while KU was 13-for-23. However, free throw shooting would prove to be the biggest factor in the game as KU hit 92 percent of its shots compared to WU’s 50 percent at halftime. In the second half, Kansas outscored Washburn 41-35 to seal the victory at 92-62. KU’s success from the free-throw line continued, as the team went 32for-35 for the game, breaking the 90 percent mark.

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we came ready to play tonight and fought hard, so we’re really proud of that. Lacy was unfazed by the close match and looks forward to the remainder of the season. “We just have to stay focused,” said Lacy. “We can’t have any letdowns like we did against Northwest [Missouri State University] or any other teams, because anyone can get us at any time. We’re fighting to win a conference championship and do well in regionals.” Senior defensive specialist Molly Smith was elated after the game. “Awesome!” said Smith. “I think to beat them twice and to beat them on our home court is awesome. I think we played with heart. I think we played as a team so well. I think we left it all on the court.” The Blues returned to action Tuesday night in Lee Arena to face the Lions from Missouri Southern. Washburn started off strong, winning the first set 25-13. The Blues jumped off to a 10-2 start, with freshman setter Abby Wittman setting up several Blues players for kills and getting one herself. Missouri Southern then scored three straight points, followed by six straight points by Washburn. Wittman had 11 assists in the set. In the second set, Washburn continued its dominance by outscoring the Lions 25-21. The Blues led 22-21 in the waning moments of the set, but scored three straight points off of a kill by Hillary Hughes, an attack error against MSSU’s Haley Martin and a kill by Fey. The Blues finished out the third set with another victory, this time 25-16. Hughes led the Blues with 12 kills and nine digs. Junior setter Amanda Guess had a double-double with 20 assists and 12 digs, and Smith added 20 digs of her own. For the Lions, Ashlee Russell had 14 kills and Elin Skel led the way with 17 assists. Jenna Feldman had 13 digs. Washburn will travel Nov. 5 to Bolivar, Mo., to face Southwest Baptist, then Nov. 6 to Pittsburg State. The final home game of the season is Nov. 9 against Fort Hays State, then the Blues head to Emporia for the final regular season game Nov. 12. Sam Sayler is an undecided sophomore Reach him at samuel. sayler@washburn.edu.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Ichabods still alive in quest for playoffs Josh Rouse WASHBURN REVIEW

Hastings, after catching four passes for 108 yards, become the first Ichabod receiver since The Washburn Ichabods’ Sam Sissom in 2004 to go over (5-4, 4-3) postseason dreams the 1,000-yard mark in receiving are still alive following a 45- yards. Junior defensive end 12 victory last Saturday against Dakota Palan-Johnson, named Truman State (4-5, 2-5). MIAA Defensive Player of the The embattled gridiron Week, recorded a career-high gang returns home with a 11 tackles and a sack, helping winning record, set for a 2:20 hold the Bulldog offense to p.m. revival of the oldest rivalry only 194 total yards. in Division II football Saturday Following the victory against Emporia State (5-5, 3-5) against TSU, Washburn now for Senior/Family Day. While its sits in a three-way tie for third record may pale in comparison place in the MIAA. Missouri to the expectations the team set Western (6-3, 4-3), and for itself at the Nebraska-Omaha beginning of the (4-5, 4-3). In ICHABOD season, Washburn the first football FOOTBALL hasn’t taken the Division II easiest of roads to regional rankings get to the Turnpike Tussle this of the year, released Monday, weekend. In fact, the Ichabods’ Washburn was ranked No. 10 in schedule has been rated the the Super Regional Four behind toughest in the nation. Central Washington (6-3, 5-2 With all four losses against in Division II) and Humboldt nationally-ranked opponents, State (7-2, 5-1 in Division II). and by a total of only 22 points, By all accounts, it appears the the Ichabods desperately Ichabods’ tough schedule may needed a win in Kirskville, Mo., be working in their favor with against TSU to salvage any shot the NCAA Division II Football at postseason play. Committee, and perhaps with The Bods fell behind enough luck they would still early as the Bulldogs drove 84 be able to squeeze into the top yards on their first possession eight and make the playoffs. to score on a two-yard rush Other MIAA schools to crack by Phillip Davis. The next the Top Ten in the region were possession, junior quarterback Central Missouri (2), Northwest Dane Simoneau connected Missouri (4) and Missouri with freshman tight end Tore Western (7). Abilene Christian, Hurst for a 26-yard touchdown which handed Washburn its first to tie the game. The Bulldogs loss of the season, is ranked registered a safety after a bad No. 1 in the region with a 9-0 snap went over fifth-year senior record. punter Austin Hills’ head and Following Washburn’s into the end zone, bringing the matchup with Emporia State, score to 9-7 before Washburn which airs on the MIAA TV scored 14 points in the final Network (Cox 22), the Ichabods 2:02 of the half. hit the road one more to take on In the second half, the Missouri Southern Saturday, Bods continued to roll on Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. in Joplin, offense, scoring 38 unanswered Mo. points before Truman State ended it with a field goal with Josh Rouse is a senior mass media three minutes left in regulation. major. Reach him at joshua. Sixth-year senior receiver Joe rouse@washburn.edu.

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Dominating performance: Ronnell Garner, right, runs for yards after the catch. The Ichabods won 45-12 against the Bulldogs.

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Team Fouls Washburn: 27 Kansas: 17 Technical: WU 0, KU 1

Chipman led the Bods with 14 points and four rebounds, and Stutz chipped in 12 points. Senior forward DeAndre Washington struggled on offense, commiting eight turnovers and scoring only seven points. Marcus Morris had a gamehigh 28 points to go along with his seven rebounds, and his twin brother Markieff added 12 more points with eight rebounds and three steals. Washburn’s next exhibition game is Nov. 7, against Kansas State in Bramlage Coliseum. Josh Rouse is a senior mass media major. Reach him at joshua. rouse@washburn.edu.

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Sports â&#x20AC;˘ Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Punter succeeds out of spotlight

For redshirt senior punter Austin Hills, sometimes being the man behind the scenes is just as exciting as being the star athlete. In his five years at Washburn, Hills has made quite an impact with his leg, kicking the ball a total of 5,356 yards, just over three miles. While he has never had the opportunity to individually score, he has set up a handful of safeties and touchdowns by positioning the ball near the goal line. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Special teams are pretty vital in the game and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why coaches really take pride in the special teams. All coaches do,â&#x20AC;? said Hills, a native of Burlington, Kan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We set up everything. Special teams set up field positions in punting and kicking and returning. Also with field goals, being able to score. Sometimes a lot of people overlook it just because from time to time it gets used but all the coaches are in the same boat

with it being high up there in priority.â&#x20AC;? While Hills certainly hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been the most celebrated athlete at Washburn, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had his fair share of success. In 2008, Hills was named to the MIAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academic Honor Roll and earned all-MIAA honorable mention after booting a career high of 64 punts at an average of 39.7 yards per attempt, including a school-record 87-yard punt against Nebraska-Omaha. He made the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top 10 list for three statistical single season categories: punt attempts, punting yards and punting average. The following season, Hills averaged 38.8 yards per punt, which was the fourth best in the MIAA. His net punting average was even more impressive, as his 35.5 yards per punt led the MIAA and was the fourth best number in the nation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I attribute that to my coaches for being able to stick with me and give me a chance to show what I can do,â&#x20AC;? said Hills. Hills said the punting pro-

Blues win in OT Sam Sayler WASHBURN REVIEW

The Lady Blues soccer team played two games this past week. The team beat Emporia State 1-0 in the second overtime on Thursday by a shot from Markie Gallagher with an assist from Leah Talley. The Lady Blues fell to Truman State 0-2 on Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that if you look at the stats, and everybody who went to the game knows that we played a better game against Truman State this time, even though it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reflected in the score,â&#x20AC;? said Tim Collins, head soccer coach.â&#x20AC;? Collins is positive going into the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next games

against Southwest Baptist and Central Missouri. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know, against Southwest Baptist, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior night,â&#x20AC;? said Collins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d all like to have a positive result. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done well these past few weeks, but we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had the same success as these last 3 years. Our seniors are the backbone who the teams looks to. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we dominated against ESU,â&#x20AC;? said Ashley Klone, senior goalkeeper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had the ball a lot more than they did. We had a lot of opportunities, but we just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t capitalize. Sam Sayler is a freshman undecided major. Reach him at samuel. sayler@washburn.edu.

fession is an odd one, indeed. While other players are looking to have the best stats, he said punters often would prefer to stay on the sidelines as much as possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The punters never want to be out there a lot during the game, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out there working for the defense,â&#x20AC;? said Hills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess any time youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re out there on the field, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter how many times, your job is to just exchange field position. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to know that the coaches rely on me to do that if we are put into a tough situation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in fourth and short they may go with me instead of

going for it because they know I can get good position for the defense and we can try again. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real different position, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say, just because you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be the star athlete but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re kind of the guy behind the curtains that helps things out in times of need.â&#x20AC;? Hills, who is majoring in athletic training, said that after he graduates he plans to find an internship somewhere or pursue a graduate aprentiship in athletic training at a graduate school. But before he can do that, he still has business to take care of on the field. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to just finish out with a strong attitude and stay

strong-legged, as well,â&#x20AC;? said Hills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just doing the best I can when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m put in the situation to do it. Finish the season with a good average and good net and hopefully stay healthy, as well.â&#x20AC;? Outside of football, Hills enjoys camping, hiking, snowboarding and playing basketball, as well as spending time with his family, though he is often teased by friends about the nickname he gives his father, Jim. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I get made fun of a lot because I call my old man â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;dudeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; all the time,â&#x20AC;? said Hills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just call each other dude. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even call him â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; anymore.â&#x20AC;?

Hills said he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be where he was today without a great deal of support from his faith, his family for the way theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve raised him and the coaches for giving him an opportunity to play. He had one word to describe his senior season: inspirational. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just kind of looking back, you know senior year, your last year, you look back at the seasons you had and where you started and where you are now and being able to put it all together.â&#x20AC;?

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

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‘Room’ lends voice to women’s health issues Elise Barnett WASHBURN REVIEW

this being my perspectives about women’s mental health issues, it needed to be a collaborative exA group of artists work- hibition with several artists and ing together to bring awareness it needed to focus more broadly through art will see their project on women’s health issues.” What started as an idea for in Topeka in spring of 2012. The collaboration was de- an art installation focusing on signed to illustrated the plight women’s mental heath issues, of those who suffer from four has evolved into an elaborate statement about society, sufferspecific conditions. “The Waiting Room” in- ing and healing in reference to stallation is set to debut at the breast cancer, dementia, eating Catherine G. Murphy Gallery disorders and depression. The broadness and expanat the The College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minn. on Nov. sion of the project has allowed 4. The project’s appearance in a more and more people to be seemingly random place could involved, and many of them best be attributed to the efforts come from within the Washburn of Marguerite Perret, assistant community such as Stephanie professor of art at Washburn Lanter, Catron Visiting Professor at Washburn. University. “Stephanie came on right “Maybe five years ago I had a show there about ecology away,” said Perret, “I asked Stephanie if she called ‘Wonder“ was willing to land’,” said Perdo this one little Our goal is both ret. “At the time, component of I was also begin- to draw people in it.” ning to work on to consider what Lanter acthis idea about cepted a small a show that is going on with part in the projwould deal with the condition, but ect but ended women’s mental up becoming a also learn about it health issues.” principle colThough de- at the same time. laborator along ciding to move - Marguerite Perett with Perret, forward with the Bruce Schertassistant professor of art, “Wonderland” Washburn University ing, and Robin exhibit because it better fit with ” Lasser. “Bruce the other artist Scherting is my husband and an showing in their connected galartist that I work with a lot on lery at the time, the College of St. Catherine would not forget projects,” said Perret. “Robin about Perret’s idea for a wom- Lasser is a very feminist oriented artist who works out of en’s mental health exhibition. About two years ago, the Oakland, California.” The number of people incollege contacted Perret about the women’s mental health idea, volved expanded from the inithen titled “The Yellow Wallpa- tial collaborators to more artists. per” after a short story by Char- Washburn students and members of the Lawrence, Topeka lotte Perkins Gilman. “I hadn’t developed the idea and Salina communities along any further,” said Perret. “Then with the community around I started talking to the people the College of St. Cathrine in who I knew who also dealt with St. Paul became involved in the similar issues in their work, and creative process. As the display took shape it occurred to me that, instead of some items and themes began to

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Lanter and Marguerite Perret

Crochet workshop: As part of “The Waiting Room” local community members crocheted piece to accompany to chair installations. The chairs feature different unique elements to represent different forms of mental illness. take form. “The most dominant aspect is a chair,” said Lanter. “A sculptural chair that has been designed by us collectively.” Though each member of the principle group has specific strengths, the design and creative ideas seem to come collectively. The chairs have a number of design elements to them that originated between the five central designers. The actual structures were created using both found objects and pieces as well as newly constructed pieces. “Each one is upholstered with either a fabric with a design that Marguerite created,”

said Lanter. “A lot of them have scientific imagery on them, or healing imagery, so that each chair, besides being really beautiful, has this dense layering of information.” The chairs are very specific to the disorder they are representing. The breast cancer chair, for example, has a bra incorporated into its design as well has some implements of surgical equipment, and the dementia chair has a bathroom support stool dressed up as an ottoman. “Our goal is both to draw people in to consider what is going on with the condition, but also learn about it at the same

time.” In addition to the chairs there will also be a crucial garment element to each display. “Each tableau also has a garment,” said Lanter. “That is also somehow descriptive of the experience of having that condition or of being a caretaker for someone that has the condition.” The garment making involves another Washburn professor, Sharon Sullivan, an assistant professor for the theatre department. The other major component to the tableau is the floor. Each floor section will also have

some sort of floor treatment or covering. The floors of both the dementia tableau and the eating disorder tableau have become a way for the community to contribute to the art piece. “For the dementia tableau we asked people to make granny squares which is a traditional crochet pattern,” said Lanter. “Then we created these mats out of granny squares and also found clothing that we found at local thrift stores here and in Lawrence and Salina. There’s, sort of, real life history embedded and community contribution in the floor treatment.”

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Echo Lake shows off Ceramics group throws Halloween party Peterson new sound in ‘3445 B’ Trish WASHBURN REVIEW Josh Rouse WASHBURN REVIEW

The release of Echo Lake’s new EP “3445 B” is something I’ve been waiting to hear since high school. The band, originally a four-person rock group from Seaman High School, put on Image courtesy of Mike Goehring some great shows back in the day, including a student con- New EP: Echo Lake shows an cert show that literally rocked evolving sound on their latest the socks off those in atten- release “3445 B” with the addition dance. of three new members to the band. The group has evolved quite a bit since then, though from the heart. The band, not known for two original members still taking itself too seriously, deremain in drummer Matt livers light-hearted music that Mirsch, a senior music major at Washburn, and bassist Scott both entertains and soothes Stormann. The new mem- the listener. The funk/blues bers, guitarist/lead vocalist combination allows for both David Hess, Michael Span- easy listening and rocking out, and songs gler on guitar such as “Wreckand saxophonist MUSIC in’ Ball,” and T.C. Gomez, met REVIEW the title-track Mirsch and Stor“3445 B” are mann through the Washburn music department and instant- quite catchy and will easily ly added a newfound spark get stuck in your head. “Call to the band. The band, which You Mine” recently received made its name playing mostly airtime on V100 as the band’s rock and ska covers with a few first single, which mixes the original songs thrown in at lo- classic Dave Matthews acouscal bars such as the Boobie tic sound with blues-driven electric slide guitar. Trap, found a new sound with The band manages to find the addition of the three new its own unique sound on this members. On their MySpace CD without the songs blendpage, the band describes their ing together too much. The sound as a mix between Led variety in styles between the Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, first three songs shows off the Galactic, Dave Matthews and bands flexibility. Stevie Wonder in his Motown Be sure to check them days. After listening to the out at www.myspace.com/ six songs on the CD, it’s very EchoLake or on iTunes. easy to pinpoint specific parts of each song where each of these references can fit in, yet Josh Rouse is a senior mass media it doesn’t seem forced at all. major. Reach him at joshua. It’s just natural music played rouse@washburn.edu.

The Washburn Art Team of United Potters hosted their first ever Halloween party last Sunday, Oct. 31. Included in the spooky festivities were a pumpkin carving contest where contestants got to use artistic tools to decorate their pumpkins, and a costume contest. The costumes were judged for creativity, scariest, and funniest. Costumes ranged from Minnie Mouse, to Where’s Waldo, to a giant banana. Monette Mark, faculty advisor for WATUP and pottery professor at Washburn was Photo by Candice Morris, Washburn Review unsure about the size of the WATUP: Members of the Washburn Art Team of United Potters celebrate Halloween with a pumpkin carving crowd because this is the first contest. Contestants were able to use a variety of different pottery-making tools for their carvings. Halloween party they have ever hosted. There ended up chance to learn some tech- carving jack o’ lanterns with ative Costume”, “Scariest being several students and non- niques on the pottery wheel, various pottery utensils, not Costume” and “Funniest Cosstudents who were dressed up and make their own pot. The the average pumpkin carving tume”. A tie for most creative and ready to participate in all pots will be fired after the hardware. went to Where’s Waldo, Jason the Halloween inspired activievent. Around “It is a lot more fun than Zuspann, sophomore, and Raties WATUP Thanksgiving, [carving pumpkins] at home,” chel Johnson who was dressed had planned “ p a r t i c i p a n t s said Emily Kaberline, junior. up as a construction worker. for the night. I think it turned will be able “You can add a lot more de- The funniest costume went to “I think to return and tails with these different Bryce Korf, freshman theatre out well. It was it turned out glaze their tools.” Emily was dressed up major, who was dressed in a giwell,” said good for our first piece. Those as Wario and carved herself on ant banana costume. The winMark. “It was [Halloween party] who would her pumpkin. ners received $10 gift cards to good for our like to dontate Officers from WATUP Chipotle Mexican Grill. because we didn’t first [Haltheir pottery to were responsible for judgWATUP is a group dediloween party] know how many WATUP will ing the pumpkins by creativ- cated to learning more about because we to plan for. be contributing ity. There were two first place ceramics through the creation didn’t know - Monette Mark to a fundrasier winners who received $10 of pieces for fundraisers. how many to Faculty advisor, WATUP sale on Nov. gift cards to Chipotle Mexi- They use the money to fund plan for. Hopeand Dec. 1 can Grill, they went to Anna demonstrations and trips to ” 30 fully everyone where people Moore for most creative and conferences on pottery. They here will be will have an Patricia Peterson, sophomore meet the first Thursday of evable to come to the throwing opportunity to buy pottery Mass Media major, for scari- ery month in the Art Building party on Friday.” from WATUP. est pumpkin. All other en- in room, 120. Mark was satisfied with The pumpkin carving tries received a prize as well, how the party went and used contest had seven entries with a choice of a piece of pottery the opportunity to promote various forms of artwork. A from the WATUP ceramic coltheir next event, a throwing puking pumpkin, and a ninja lection. Trish Peterson is a sophomore day where the public can learn were among the creations. The costume contest had mass media major. Reach her how to use the pottery wheel. Throughout the night con- 10 entries and was judged in at patricia.peterson@washParticipants will get a testants had their chance at three categories, “Most Cre- burn.edu.

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EXHIBIT: Inside of the waiting room Ledger books: beyond finance, art Elise Barnett WASHBURN REVIEW

Continued from page A7 For the eating disorder flooring they asked various classes around Washburn and in the community to make beaded bracelets to make a pile on around the chair that resembles shag carpeting. The bracelets are a combination of white, red, and blue, though the idea behind them was not meant to be patriotic. In fact, the bracelets symbolize and attempt to counteract the pro-eating disorder culture. “One of the symbols of someone who might subscribe to this sort of mentality is a beaded bracelet,” said Lanter. “Red ones are for anorexia and blue ones are for bulimia. We also are including white or clear bracelets as more a symbol of healing.” Beyond the visual aspects, there is also an acoustic component to each tableau. “You have the sculptural chair and then you have a chair that’s just a basic office waiting room chair,” said Perret. “It’s not embellished. It’s just grey and very bland, very typical of what you might see in some generic office space.” The plain chair is accompanied by a set of headphones that play a composition specific to the condition. Made up of stories from sufferers and caretakers as well as music and emotive orchestrations, the tracks add yet another dimension to “The Waiting Room” installation.

Photos courtesy of Stephanie Lanter and Marguerite Perret

Breaking and making molds: Stephanie Lanter, Catron Visiting Professor at Washburn, prepares molds for production as part of the “Waiting Room” project. A number of Washburn students and members of the local community are participating in the project. After its stay at the College of St. Catherine, the installation will be moving to the Sabatini Gallery at the Topeka Public Library in 2012. Lanter and Perret plan to expand the exhibit to include four more topics and Topeka playwright Marcia Cebulska composed a work based on the exhibition concepts that will accompany the 2012 installation. Along with the installation, Sarah Smarsh, assistant professor of English at Washburn, is helping to create and edit a book about the process of creating the installation as well as containing original creative works written specifically inspired by “The Waiting Room” concepts and components. To learn more about “The Waiting Room” and keep up to date with the progress of

the installation visit www. waitingroom.weebly.com or request to join their group on Facebook. Elise Barnett is a sophomore English major. Reach her at elise. barnett@washburn.edu.

Dementia chair: This installation represents dementia, which often takes form in the cognitive impairment of an individual. Each chair in the project is representative of a different mental health issue.

‘Rumors’ comes to Washburn Elise Barnett WASHBURN REVIEW

Students and professors alike are working harder than ever in the Washburn theatre department with the premiere of the Neil Simon comedy “Rumors” fast approaching. This fun-loving comedy about the confusion, mystery and, of course, rumors, is sure to delight audiences this month. Stage manager Brenda Blackman has been working diligently to make sure that everything is technically “show ready” and the actors have long since memorized their lines. The Washburn production of “Rumors” will star Brandon Blick, Jon Rowland, Samantha Heath, Nancy Morgan, Neil Thompson, Tommy Guffey, Arissa Utemark and other talented Washburn students. “I am excited to work on a comedy,” said Utemark. “It is

stimulating both intellectually and as an actor. It can be easier to get your message across if you have a light-hearted delivery.” “Rumors,” opens Nov. 12 and follows four couples through an alarming dilemma, as they meet for a dinner party only to discover that their host, the deputy mayor, has shot himself through the ear lobe and various house residents and staff are missing. Due to their high profile status, they decide to hide the true events from the police and the media. This becomes increasingly harder as they can’t remember who has said what to whom. “I have worked with a couple of the cast members in previous productions,” said Utemark. “Them [the other cast members] being friends of mine and the script allows us to get along behind the curtain and on stage.”

This elaborate farce is a comedic change of pace from the serious dramas that have graced the Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre in past seasons. “I get to work with a great cast and a great director,” said Utemark. “It will be a great show.” With classic Neil Simon wit and Washburn talent, the show is destined to be well worth the $8 ticket price for community members and Washburn students can see the play for free with their student ID. For more information regarding times, dates, or directions visit the Washburn University theatre department website at www.washburn.edu/ cas/theartre and click on the productions tab. Elise Barnett is a sophomore English major. Reach her at elise. barnett@washburn.edu.

land toting ideas of manifest destiny and ledger books, they were filled with rows and columns of purchasing The ledger book has records, farming notes, and evolved from an organized other monetary transactions. record of fiscal transactions to Even after the ledger books an artistic communication tool made they way into the hands and is now becoming a source of the native people, you can of critical research. still see the records made by Raylene Hinz-Penner, the settlers. a member of the Washburn “This one has a record English department, presented of farming implements,” said her paper on the ledger book Heinz-Penner, pointing to the at last Tuesday’s meeting of faded columns underneath an the 2010 Washburn Research brightly colored painted horse. Colloquium. “This was W i t h “ drawn by a representatives man called It’s become clear from various Howling to me that oral Wa s h b u r n Wolf.” departments Heinztradition has in attendance, P e n n e r become a critical Hinz-Penner discusses in research source. discussed the her paper history of that the ledger books ledger books - Raylene Heinz-Penner and how much became a Washburn University insight they collection of English department have to offer used ” images into the history to illustrate of the tribes oral stories and tribe members who drew and myths that had been passes in them. down from generations to Before the ledger book, generations. the native people drew on hide Heinz-Penner noted that and rock. She showed a picture the work of Howling Wolf is of a circular motif of tiny often studied because he drew pictographs draw on a large throughout many different piece of animal hide called a periods. His style shifts from winter count. Winter counts traditional ledger drawings to a were used to keep a record of more intricate and interpretive years with one image added style while he was imprisoned each winter that described what and then back to a more life was like over that year. traditional style during his life When settlers came to the on the reservation.

As ledger drawings became popular to those outside of the tribes, the commissioning of ledger art became popular. Though that did not detract from the spiritualness or expression of the work. “Just because it’s been commissioned, doesn’t mean it’s not still a spiritual experience,” said Tom Averill, professor of creative writing in the Washburn English department. Even after the native people could read and write, the ledger book was still a popular means of expression. “It became a way to commemorate and hang on to ritual,” said Heinz-Penner Contemporary ledger art is often still drawn within the rectangular dimensions of the old ledger books, but has a cleaner, more professional style as artists today are not limited to pencils and crayons. Though the art form is still thriving and well received, Heinz-Penner believes that much can be learned by a shift in focus from art to historical record. “It’s become clear to me that oral tradition has become a critical research source,” said Heinz-Penner. “The ledger book has become an interesting, multifaceted document.”

Elise Barnett is a sophomore English major. Reach her at elise. barnett@washburn.edu.

‘The devil’ wins costume contest Sam Sayler WASHBURN REVIEW Topeka Best Pets hosted its first pet costume contest this past Saturday. Several costumed animals made an appearance, including a goat. Judges, including special guest KSNT’s Johnny Kane, decided victors for four different categories and one overall winner. The scariest costume went to a Pekingese named Buster dressed as the devil. Lucy, a Pomeranian dressed as a chicken, was declared to look most like its owner, who was dressed as Col. Sanders. A Jack Sparrow Papillon was awarded the cutest costume, and the most original was a Schnauzer named Baby Jay as Jayhawk. Winners of each category received a six-month supply of Royal Canin or Science Diet food. The overall winner, a heeler mix named Tasha dressed as a horse, took home a $50 gift certificate to the store. Employee, Washburn

student, and David Lee Roth supporter Tori Tipton spoke of the genesis of the event. “It was kind of everybody, but it was mostly [store founder] Maribeth [Hamilton],” said Tipton. “Just because we’re always trying to do really fun, crazy things, just to get people in here. Because, like, we are a relatively new store, and people don’t really know we’re her a lot of times. “So, just anything we can do to, like, bring people in and have them take look at our store and win sweet prizes is always a good idea. She’s always got those. Pull them out of her sleeve like crazy. She’s like an idea genius.” Tipton was satisfied with the attendance of the contest. and had ideas on how to improve for next year. “I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but there were so many dogs here,” said Tipton. “It was really awesome. It was a great turnout, I think. “I kind of want to do the same thing, but maybe, like, have more than four categories,

so we can give out more winners, because it was really hard to pick winners. We can only give away five different prizes and there was, like, 50 dogs here.” Store owner Maribeth Hamilton shed light on the secret origin of Topeka Best Pets. “[Co-owner] Chris [Hamilton] and I owned Petland in Topeka at Fairlawn for 22 years, and we sold it a year ago, this past February” said Hamilton. “We really had no intention of doing another pet store, but I kind of missed it. This opportunity came up. “I’ve always lived up north. We haven’t had one lately, a full-line pet store across the river, so it was a great idea. It was a great place. We got a great deal on the place, so here it is. And now all my family is old enough to work here.”

Sam Sayler is a freshman undecided major. Reach him at samuel. sayler@washburn.edu.

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