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Students query veteran about ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’
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Was asked, did tell: Eric Alva presents last Thursday in the Washburn Room of the Memorial Union. Alva told his story of coming out as gay while still a member of the military and how this affected him after he was wounded and discharged from Iraq.
Nicholas Birdsong WASHBURN REVIEW
The first American soldier wounded during the Iraq war spoke at Washburn University on Thursday, Feb.17. Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Eric Alva addressed issues related to
discrimination, such as the military’s treatment of gays and lesbians. Alva stood behind President Barack Obama as the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010” was signed into law. The bill marked a reversal in policy that had previously prohibited homosexual individuals from serv-
ing openly in the United States armed putated below the knee due to injuries, forces. had broken his left leg, had broken his During the lecture, Alva recount- right arm and suffered severe damage ed his journey to the military and his to his right hand. life as a secretly gay man serving as After retiring from the Marines a marine. Alva was forced to lie about and recovering from his injuries, Alva his sexual orientation in order to serve served as a counselor to other service as a Marine. members that had been injured in “It was so stressful, and not just Iraq. for me but for millions of others,” Alva said at Thursday’s “ event. “To lie about who you are It was so stressful, and every day just so you can keep not just for me but for your job and wear the uniform to protect this nation, and even millions of others, to die for it.” lie about who you are One tactic that Alva used to every day just so you satisfy the curiosity of his fellow Marines about why he didn’t go can keep your job. on dates with women was to take - Eric Alva photos from store-bought picFormer Marine Sergeant ture frames. He would set them in his room and pretend that the ” photo was of his girlfriend. Alva recounted the event that resulted in his injuries during his Alva joined the Human Rights deployment in Iraq. Campaign in 2006 and lobbied Wash“I took about three steps and ington legislators for lesbian, gay, that’s when the explosion went off,” transgender, bisexual and queer rights. said Alva. “I had triggered a landmine He worked towards repealing the milithat I had missed the other couple of tary’s ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy, times I walked around there…There among other issues. was a lot of smoke. My hearing was Washburn Campus Activities gone. If you cover your ears it kinda Board sponsored the event. Rizki Aljusounds muffled; that’s what it was pri, CAB’s talks and topics director, like… I was holding my right arm secured Alva as Thursday’s speaker. and I could see that my index finger “I’m from Indonesia and ‘Don’t was gone and my whole hand was just Ask, Don’t Tell’ is a topic that really caked in blood, and I remember think- amazed me as an outsider,” said Aljuing ‘oh my God, I can’t move.’ I was pri. “I did research about DADT and I screaming the whole time… I thought found Eric Alva, his story and it really I was going to die.” amazed me.” Alva had to have his right leg amThe primary focus of the event
was Alva’s experience as a Marine and the difficulty with the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy but he related this policy to other forms of discrimination in society. Women and people of different ethnicities still face many obstacles in equal rights, according to Alva. In addition, with regards to DADT, after the repeal goes into effect, there will still be several benefits that samesex partners will not receive, such as financial benefits or tragedy assistance. But Washburn students were still able to focus on all of the positive effects Alva made in his speech when it ceased. “The event was wonderful,” said T.J. Bross, Washburn student. “I liked how it wasn’t just focused on his experience being gay. It was about people’s differences, like people that are disabled and of different sexual orientations. It hit on a lot of key things, in general, that we don’t focus on enough.” Despite having the policy officially repealed in late 2010, individuals may still be discharged for being LGBTQ. The certification process has not been completed for the change in policy, which is expected to be completed Summer 2011.
Nicholas Birdsong is a senior political science major. Reach him at nicholas. birdsong@washburn.edu
University plans for crises with student’s safety in mind Nicholas Birdsong WASHBURN REVIEW
Students can rest safe. Washburn University has developed a new security plan in the case of an emergency. The operations plan will provide directions for police and other departments in the event of any potential disasters. Newly codified procedures will allow university officials and police a clear mode of dealing with events such as natural disasters, fires, attacks on students or other situations that would interfere with normal proceedings. “It would be hard to project what type of crisis might affect the university,” said Darrell Dibbern, director of risk management and safety at Washburn. “I’m sure everything isn’t on there, but the document is in place where your command structure on campus can function for any type of
an event. ” The work, officially known as the Emergency Operations Plan, provides methods for cross-organizational interaction. The plan describes which departments to call, how to notify students and faculty, contacts for outside departments such as the police, and other necessary steps in the event of a disaster. The plan goes into even further detail than immediate response. The university has specific steps to recover from potential interruptions in its ability to operate normally. “Response and emergency management are laid out if we have an incident,” said Dibbern. “If we need to look 48[hours], 72[hours], weeks or even further out we can see what we need to do to recuperate and get classes back in order. ” The need for a clear and concise emergency operations plan was high-
lighted in the wake of the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre that ended with the deaths of 33 individuals. Virginia Tech received criticism due to the slow response times and failure to properly notify students of the danger. With the use of a proper emergency operations plan, university officials at Washburn and other schools hope to help prevent disasters such as what occurred in Virginia. Washburn has not suffered due to the lack of a structured plan, and the focus on preventative measures aims to keep it that way. “I like to look at like a kind of superstition, that by saying as long as we have one we will never need it,” said Dena An-
son, director of university relations at Washburn. “I just think that it is good management that we attempt to be prepared for whatever might happen.” Plans prior to this latest effort had existed without much formal campus-wide definition. The policies had existed were somewhat
outdated, failing to take into account the increased utilization of technology such as cell phones and email, according to Anson. Administrators are now able to send text alerts, emails, Facebook updates and website banners in the event of weather emergencies or other disasters. Nicholas Birdsong is a senior political science major. Reach him at nicholas.birdsong@ washburn. edu
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The Bod Beat Accreditation may change at Washburn Robert Burkett WASHBURN REVIEW
Wednesday, Feb. 23 Society for Human Resource Management [Vision for Topeka] Vogel Room, Memorial Union 3 to 4 p.m. Women’s basketball Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center 5:30 p.m Men’s basketball Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center 7:30 p.m. WU wind ensemble and guests concert White Concert Hall, Garvey Fine Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 Slavery Awareness Week keynote speaker/film iRead Lounge, Mabee Library 5 p.m Who’s Who awards Washburn Room, Memorial Union 6:30 p.m Men’s basketball Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 Washburn High School Art Day Washburn Art Building 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Slavery Awareness Week Jam for Justice Celtic Fox, 118 S.W. 8th Ave. 7 p.m. Kansas Silent Film Festival White Concert Hall, Garvey Fine Arts Center 7:30 to 10 p.m. Play, “Elephant’s Graveyard” Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre, Garvey Fine Arts Center, Washburn University 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 Kansas Silent Film Festival White Concert Hall, Garvey Fine Arts Center 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Play, “Elephant’s Graveyard” Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre, Garvey Fine Arts Center, Washburn University 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27 Kansas Silent Film Festival White Concert Hall, Garvey Fine Arts Center 1 to 4:30 p.m. Play, “Elephant’s Graveyard” Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre, Garvey Fine Arts Center, Washburn University 7:30 p.m.
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Books and beans: The expected opening of a new coffee shop in Mabee Library is set for this week. The location will provide an alternative for students who may not have the time to travel to the Memorial Union for their caffeine fix. The stand will serve Topeka’s own PT’s Coffee.
Students utilize career fair Matthew Kelly WASHBURN REVIEW
It is important to be aware of appropriate questions to ask recruiters at the fair, as well The 23rd annual Washburn as which topics to bring up, University Career and Gradu- or to let the employers bring ate School Fair was hosted on up themselves. Inappropriate Wednesday Feb. 16 in the Lee questions have been known to Arena. ruin one’s chances of being ofThe fair was free for both fered a position. student and non-student mem“Ask employers about bers of the community. It pro- what’s going to happen next,” vided information about oppor- said McAnnally. “What spetunities for prospective graduate cific kinds of opportunities do students, interns, job seekers as they have in their organizawell as those simply seeking tion, maybe about what kind information about possible em- of training they offer for new ployment opportunities. hires, what kind of people they There were 85 employers look for, what characteristics of available to answer both general new hires are they looking for, and specific questions about ca- and obviously you want to ask reer options, not only for those ‘how can I follow up?’.” who have already chosen a caMcAnnally warned apreer, but also for those who are plicants that the last thing they attempting to determine which should do is ask about salary career is right for them. and benefits. These things are “The purpose of career better discussed after the emfairs in general, I think, is two- ployer has taken steps to show fold,” said Kent McAnnally, interest in the applicant. Howdirector of career ever, even then, the services. “One, for should CAREER/GRAD applicant the student who’s wait for the emlooking for a job SCHOOL FAIR ployer to bring up or an internship, pay and benefits. it’s an opportunity to talk with The recruiters offered ademployers about what kinds of vice for anyone interested in opportunities they have avail- their field. However, some able and try to make a connec- stressed the fact that their numtion there. The second purpose ber of applicants is exponenis for the students who aren’t tially greater than their number really sure what they want to of openings. do. Maybe they aren’t sure For this reason, it is best about a major; they aren’t sure not to wait until graduation to about what kind of career path. examine ones perspective field, This is your chance to have 85 and to start networking. employers in one room, and ask “For the University of Kanquestions.” sas Hospital last year alone, we McAnnally said the fair had 48,401 folks apply,” said provides people the opportunity Cynthia Smith, recruiter for the to speak directly to employers University of Kansas Hospital. about what they are looking for, “If you’re going to wait to apand that students are given ad- ply like everybody else and not vice about self-improvements take advantage of a career fair that they can make during their where you will be face to face time in school in order to make with a recruiter that is recruitthemselves stand out to em- ing for jobs, that to me is very ployers after graduation. dire mistake.”
At the fair, many of the recruiters spoke of the importance of networking. Employers usually hire applicants that they already know, which is why it is crucial that students get to know people in their perspective field prior to graduation. Simply asking questions can open doors for invaluable acquaintances. However, be sure to keep questions genuine; it is important for applicants not to behave as though they already know everything about their field of interest. “If you don’t know somebody, the best thing to do is to ask questions, because people love to be emulated,” said Smith. “They love to be talked to like they’re the experts, so to me the approach would be: ‘How can I do this? How can I get in? What do I do? How do I get there? These are the things I’ve done so far.’” Recruiters also mentioned the importance of building a good resume. Smith said that a good resume should include many of what she called “search words”. An applicant should be sure to look up the job description of the position they are applying for, find key words in the description that describe their skills, and incorporate those “search words” into their resume. For example, if an employer lists in their description that they are seeking someone who knows how to use Excel, the applicant should be sure to place the word Excel within their resume if applicable.
Matthew Kelly is a junior mass media major. Reach him at matthew.kelly@washburn.edu
Police received KIBRS certification vestigation’s National Incident Based Reporting System. The Washburn University The Washburn records Police Department is now a were tested according to the cricertified participant of the Kan- teria and electronic and manual sas Incident Based Reporting edit checks were applied to the System, having successfully records to ensure the validity of demonstrated the ability to sub- the data provided. The checks mit KIBRS data in accordance verified the ability of Washburn with the criteria established by Police to submit records that the state program. are compliant with The certificathe established crition criteria consists WASHBURN teria. of standardized proAs a certified POLICE cedures to evaluate KIBRS participant, prospective KIBRS participat- Washburn Police will join othing law enforcement agencies, ers in the law enforcement comusing criteria and guidelines es- munity in continuing a statetablished by the state program wide and nation wide statistical and the Federal Bureau of In- program that will enhance the
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quantity, quality and timeliness of crime data collected. The Kansas Incident-Based Reporting System (KIBRS) is the system by which the Kansas Bureau of Investigation collects relevant information on the occurrence and composition of crime in the state. These data include the nature and types of specific offenses in the incident, characteristics of the victim(s) and offender(s), types and value of property stolen and recovered and characteristics of persons arrested in connection with a crime incident.
A change in the way Washburn conducts itself is looming in the possible future. Specifically, the process by which the university evaluates itself may change. At the spring 2011 general faculty meeting, Randy Pembrook, newly-acquired vice president of academic affairs spoke. Among the subjects he addressed was the possible change in the accreditation process Washburn traditionally goes through every 10 years. The Higher Learning Commission, one of six bodies that issue accreditation to institutions across the country, recently proposed revamping their process in which a participating university would come up with a report and have a focused visit from the HLC only once during the 10 year process. This process, under the new proposal, would become a more engaged model. “We would start submitting reports annually to the HLC as part of the new system,” said Pembrook. “The change in the frequency with which we participate in this system would mean we would need to change some of the culture of reflection at Washburn.” With the increased need to document progress toward university goals within the HLC processes, the administration expects that faculty will be more apt to take stock of what each department is pursuing academically. Pembrook stated that such a process is one that is already in place for the most part and that working to tailor those processes to the expectations of the HLC reports would be the only possible change
needed at this point for Washburn. Much of the responsibility involved in the new process would fall to faculty senate committees. In addition, department chairs would also possibly see a new role within the process. While the process is still being fleshed out, some members of the faculty view at the proposed changes in the accreditation process as another opportunity. “It can only be a good thing to evaluate ourselves often,” said Stephen Angel, chemistry department chair. “It actually will make the process of self evaluation easier this way.” Beyond the reflection on the part of faculty and the way it could benefit professors, Angel also expressed his thoughts on how the process addressed the core mission of the university. “Not only will it help us steer the department,” said Angel. “It will allow us to engage with students and allow us to give better guidance.” It is still early in the process which would not be implemented until 2013 at the earliest. While the system will continue to evolve, Angel looks forward to what should be a tool that can help make the university stronger. “I think that this keeps us in a position where we see what needs changing on a more routine basis and helps keep us engaged with students and their needs.”
Robert Burkett is a senior mass media major. Reach him at robert. burkett@washburn.edu.
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Hello Everyone! I hope that each one of you is having a fantastic week! There is a lot of exciting things happening around campus! Thanks to EVERYONE who helped with the Can Emporia competition! This is to every student, department, community member, residential hall, and any one else who made this friendly competition a huge success (win OR lose). Everyone please make sure to come out to the support out efforts at Wednesday’s Basketball game against Emporia!! The girls game starts at 5:30 and is followed by the men’s game. We will announce the winner of the Canned Drive and the losing student body president will get a huge pie in the face! ALSO, the Alpha Phi Sorority will be having a red out game for their annual Cardiac Awareness week! These ladies have worked their heart out to have an extremely successful week! Help them end on a good note by attending their chili feed on Thursday at the Sorority house (blue house West of Henderson) from 6 - 8pm!! Please contact stephanie.leblanc@washburn.edu for more info! Also, this week is the 7th Annual Slavery Awareness Week! Please help support this amazing cause by attending the Wednesday 11 a.m. discussion, Thursday 5 p.m. documentary, or a night on the town on Friday at the Celtic Fox. Please contact resa.boydston@washburn.edu for more details! Lucas Mullin Vice President WSGA
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Ward pedals outside of norm New VPAT adjusting to position Matthew Kelly WASHBURN REVIEW
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Something different: Jon Ward, a Washburn freshman, stops in front of the Memorial Union during his trek to class on his unicycle. Ward has been riding his unicycle since October and attempts to ride it daily.
Richard Kelly WASHBURN REVIEW
Quirky hobbies don’t always have a crazy back story. Such an example exists for freshman Jon Ward, who is sometimes described on Washburn’s campus as the “unicycle guy.” Ward, who only began unicycling last October, developed the idea from a group of friends who started a club for it at Kansas State University. He quickly caught on. “One of my buddies up at K-State started a group called Unicyclists United and it had been in the back of my mind for a while,” said Ward. “But the day after my birthday, I just decided to learn how to unicycle. So I took my birthday money and went and bought a unicycle.” For those who see him around campus, they quickly learn that doing activities outside the norm is nothing new to Ward. A graduate of Sante Fe Trail High School, he frequently stepped outside the box for his pep band costumes during athletic events, including making suits out of duct tape. “People that know me wouldn’t put it past me to ride a unicycle,” said Ward. His first unicycle, which
he is currently riding, is a 24” Torker, which was roughly $100. Living near campus in the Alpha Delta fraternity house, Ward has had plenty of time and practice on his new found hobby. It didn’t come easy in the beginning. “It got to the point where I’d jump up to get on it and I’d just fall,” said Ward. “There was one day where I just set to unicycle around the campus regardless of how many times it took me to get up and keep going. It was the 2.2 miles around campus that I was going to do no matter what.” He continued to keep trying though, hoping he’d eventually master the art of unicycling. Ward cited the difficulty of riding the unicycle as part of his original inspiration. “Honestly, when I started, I think I started just because I wanted to know I could do it,” said Ward. “It was more of a challenge to myself to want to ride one. I mean, I’ve gotten a lot of comments about people thinking I do it just for attention or something. But it’s nothing like that. I just do it because I wanted to prove to myself I could. And now I can.” It has begun to move past just a pastime for Ward. His main mode of transportation, even in harsh conditions has be-
come his unicycle. While Ward has an automobile, his eventual hope is to even begin commuting to nearby places around campus on his one-wheeled vehicle. Even with his devotion, Ward, a music education major, still has items that he values over his unicycle. “If I’m carrying my trumpet, my mutes or my music, which are things I don’t want to damage, then I’ll definitely save them over myself,” said Ward. “I’ll land on my elbows. I’ve done that a few times.” When it comes to his longterm future with the unicycle, Ward knows he’d like to eventually upgrade to a 36” unicycle, which would allow him to go faster. However, right now, he’s just looking at the present to determine how he’s going to continue to use it, even though he wants to continue to improve. ”I haven’t really thought about taking it to the next level, but it’s just a good recreational thing,” said Ward. “For now, I can just go out and ride my unicycle somewhere.”
Richard Kelly is a junior mass media/social work major. Reach him at richard.kelly@washburn.edu
arrival is there was a formal request for proposal related to outsourcing all of campus In October of last year, facilities,” said Anderson. “I Washburn President Jerry. Far- had to evaluate that proposal ley announced the appointment and make a determination as of Richard Anderson as Vice to whether we outsourced that President for Administration operation or maintained it in and Treasurer. The vice presi- house. The direction that we’re dent began his new position on going at this time is that I preNov. 1 of last year. fer to in-source. In other words, This is not Anderson’s first keep that in house.” time working with Farley. There Anderson said when dewas a time when Farley was termining whether or not to the vice president for business outsource a service, it is always and finance for Oklahoma State best to consider just how vital University and the University that service is to the universiof Oklahoma. ty’s mission. At this time, ADMINISTRATION Anderson Anderson was added that keepPROFILE the assistant ing those key budget director at the Univer- services in house allows the sity of Oklahoma Health Sci- university’s administration, and ences Center. students more control over their “Early in my career, I was own destiny. at Oklahoma State University However, each of the serand the University of Oklaho- vices at Washburn must be exma both,” said Anderson, when amined individually. At times asked about his history with the decision of whether or not Farley. “At the time he was in to outsource a service is simply my role. He was in the vice a matter of expertise. There will president for business and fi- always be some maintenance nance role at both of those plac- operations that require outside es, and I got a chance to work help. with him on the budget side at “Every operation really both of those institutions.” needs to be looked at on case Anderson has dealt with by case basis,” said Anderson. various issues over the past “For example, we outsource few months, while becoming certain elevator maintenance, familiar with his new position. or some other things that we In fact, some of the issues An- don’t have competencies for, derson addressed were pending so there are certain services we upon his arrival here at Wash- will need to outsource for beburn. Not the least of which is cause we wouldn’t necessarily a request for the outsourcing of have that expertise in house.” all campus facilities. One of the upcoming issues “Probably the biggest is- that Anderson will face is in sue that was pending upon my hiring a Director of Information
Systems and Services. He will be working with Randall Pembrook, the recently appointed vice president of academic affairs on making a recommendation to President Farley. “Dr. Pembrook and I will be making a recommendation to the president on how to proceed with that search, and how it relates to both the administrative and academic enterprise here at the university,” said Anderson. Together the vice presidents have set up a number of committee structures to insure that input on how to fill the position is heard throughout the entire campus. Anderson said that every university has their own culture and that, over the past several months he has been observing the culture here at Washburn, and the issues. He is looking for feedback from every person working under him, and hopes to us this to improve his operation. “Over time there will be opportunities that I want to look at to improve my operation, and to serve the campus better, and I’ll be constantly looking for those opportunities,” said Anderson. “Each one of the people that work for me will be outlining priorities for the next year that hopefully will improve our service to the campus community.”
Matthew Kelly is a junior mass media major. Reach him at matthew.kelly@washburn.edu
New processors present for students Robert Burkett WASHBURN REVIEW Some might have noticed recently that new technology has been popping up all over campus. Students looking to change classes, access school email or other university related materials can now do so on some of the new equipment thanks to an exchange of equipment with the Washburn Institute of Technology. “We received 30 to 40 newer [Hewlett Packard] units from the WIT that we’ve been implementing as public terminals around campus,” said John Haverty, information and system services manager. While the process of balancing technology needs between campuses has benefited Washburn, the needs of WIT haven’t been ignored. “We just recently sent 15 to 20 flat screen monitors to WIT to replace some of their old CRT monitors,” said Haverty. Beyond the technology exchange, ISS has been working with WIT to assist them in their technology needs. According to Haverty, WIT has their own technology budget but are assisted by ISS through the price
quoting process, giving them an idea of how much projects will cost. In addition, Washburn will be soon coming to grips with the process of once again upgrading softwares. According to Haverty, ISS was just recently cleared to begin the process of preparing for campus wide upgrade to Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating software. The new software requires a higher level of technology than some of the computers across campus have currently. “We’ll have to upgrade the RAM in some of the terminals and other labs around campus
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to meet the operating requirements that Windows 7 has,” said Haverty. The upgrades will be spent as part of the $150,000 budget that ISS is set with for the current fiscal year. In the meantime, ISS will continue to work at keeping Washburn up to speed on the technology front. “We have plenty to keep us busy right now,” said Haverty.
Robert Burkett is a senior mass media major. Reach him at robert. burkett@washburn.edu.
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Opinion • Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Do your Censoring sex commonplace at private schools Board jobs please Editorial WASHBURN REVIEW Wisconsin
I am not against teachers’ unions, Democrats, Republicans or good cheese. I’m against actions that show a disdain for the democratic process. Refusing to even enter your home state in an effort to kill a bill is just weak. You want to rewrite the bill? Vote that way. For those who didn’t keep up with my ranting thus far, in this comparatively short space, I’m coming down on the Wisconsin legislators who are trying to kill a bill by refusing to show up to sessions where it will be voted on. The legislation that Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is proposing would undercut teachers’ unions by having opt-out options as well as taking away the right to collective bargaining, an action that is projected to save over 1,000 state jobs. Now, whether those figures are accurate, or whether the actions are the correct way to solve the problem, acting like children will not exactly strengthen the pro-union stance. With most of the other 49 states facing similar tough decisions, all I can do is hope and plead that no other state’s legislators will follow the examples of these “deserters.” I get that they are against the proposed cuts. But with state citizens’ tax money paying you to show up and make these decisions, to not even extend the courtesy of showing up, even if just to argue, is a slap in the face of the people who voted in hopes of your representing them like grown ups. So, Wisconsin Senate, get your crayons, grow up and get back to work. Regina Budden is a senior mass media major. Reach her at regina. budden@washburn.edu.
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not having sexual intercourse may lean the argument in the favor of The Campus staff. If this issue was published at Washburn, faculty may also feel uncomfortable and offended by the topic and possible depictions through graphics, however, with the amount of attention given to the subject by other media, it would hardly be considered extraordinairy by most. So, while the OU Campus files a police report against its student media, the Review staff will rest on its laurels momentarily and enjoy its First Amendment freedoms.
The Review this week asked students if they have ever been censored from their self expression on campus.
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Sex and censorship: It’s only fitting for the two to go hand-in-hand. Enter The Ottawa Campus, the newspaper of Ottawa University, a small private university affiliated with American Baptist Churches USA. The school of 1,000 students sits roughly 30 minutes south of Lawrence, Kan. Recently, The OU Campus presented a tabloid-sized issue completely devoted to discovering the ends-and-outs, literally and metaphorically, of sex and relationships, love and relationships, abstinence, and more. Considering The Baker Orange, Kansas State Collegian, Washburn Review, University Daily Kansan and many other Kansas college newspapers have covered the issue, the
topic seems documented well lines and ultimately, it may enough to not cause too much be most of why the paper was stir. removed. But isn’t it also art, But everyone knows about photography and free expresassumptions. While it is cur- sion? rently unknown who exactly Private universities seem the culprit(s) may be, the OU to have a different set of rules Campus’ newspapers were sto- regarding freedom of the press. len on the afternoon of Feb. 18. According to the Student Press The newspaper had Law Center’s website: received complaints “while independence from faculty, but hav- REVIEW’S may be an attractive VIEW ing the papers lifted alternative, it does not from the stands crosses overcome the ability a line. of a private school to limit disHad the information been tribution of a publication on its offensive and not factual, there campus or to punish students for might be a fair argument. How- their off-campus expression.” ever, despite raising eyebrows, There are two sides to be the information could be of ser- argued here. A school with a vice to the students of the uni- religious affiliation has a set of versity. standards it’s often held to, but A front cover graphic de- students should also be free to picts a naked Barbie and Ken speak about subjects that may doll in a provocative pose while be considered offensive in orsitting in front of one of the der to help inform and educate university’s most well-known students. The fact that stories buildings. Yes, this is pushing also discussed the practice of
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Visiting artist ‘throws’ out tips Kate Fechter WASHBURN REVIEW
The artist who created the pottery currently on display at the Mulvane Art Museum visited Glenda Taylor’s Ceramic II class last Wednesday give a demonstration and talk with students about the craft he has practiced for over 20 years. Danny Meisinger demonstrated creating pottery while talking about ceramics, sprinkled with anecdotes from his experiences as a ceramic artist. During the demonstration, Meisinger threw on the wheel and created several pieces ranging from a flowerpot to a plate to a pitcher. “The more you can lose yourself in the process the better your work will be,” said Meisinger. He compared mastering a craft and being creative to traveling to grandmother’s house. After one has the route learned, a traveler gets to notice the things they were unable to notice when they were so busy focusing on just getting there. In short, after one has mastered their craft, they are able to be creative. Meisinger was born in Topeka but grew up in Overland Park, Kan. He took ceramics in high school and says he enjoyed it but didn’t think of it seriously. “I did well at it but never intended to be a potter,” says Meisinger. “I was going to be a horse trainer.” After Meisinger decided training horses was not the avenue for him, he took ceramics classes at Johnson County Community College and also at the University of Kansas for a year. He built a studio in his mother’s barn and left KU
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Throwing down: Danny Meisinger (far right) instructs a ceramics class on some of the tips he has learned in 20 years of experience. Meisinger currently has work on display at the Mulvane Art Museum. in 1989. His first show was at the Mulvane. He frequented art fairs for many years and is now getting more involved with gallery exhibitions. He is building his new studio in his barn and has five pottery wheels going at one time. He also has a family oriented gallery called Dolphin Song in Gardner, Kan. In his demonstration, Meisinger covered topics about throwing-operating a pottery wheel-including: Centering, tools, wheel height,
cutting and the importance of He also encouraged students changing poto learn and sitions while try different “ throwing to ways to find keep joints If you want to build what works healthy. He skill as a potter do best for also talked things not hundreds them. about how he “If you makes his slips of times but want to build and glazes and thousands of times skill as a potthe process ter do things - Danny Meisinger not hundreds for throwing his larger than Ceramic Artist of times but life ceramic thousands of ” times,” said pieces. His biggest tip for mas- Meisinger. “The way to make tering ceramics is repetition. pots well is to make them all
the time.” Students found the demonstration to be exciting and informative. “I thought he was down to earth and very knowledgeable,” said Rachael Johnson, a sophomore art major in Taylor’s ceramics class. “I really liked how he explained his methods,” said Johnson. Taylor, chair of the art department and ceramics professor, says the reason she invites guest artists is for students to see another approach to the craft, something that is a great opportunity for students and
other art enthusiasts. “He came and he showed us some of the basic things he does and his process,” said Taylor. “I think it’s great. Students always get inspired by that. I thought it was a good day.”
Kate Fechter is a junior art and psychology major. Reach her at kate.fechter-stamper@washburn. edu
Senior’s art showcases ‘Self Discovery’ Kate Fechter WASHBURN REVIEW
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Interior Structure: Megan Bahre is hosting her senior exhibit in the gallery at the Art Building. She is the first student this semester to have her work on display in the gallery.
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fore the classrooms. Bahre’s painting “Marbles” is on display on the left wall when When a student in the you first enter the building. bachelor of fine arts program Bahre said the painting nears the end of their degree, goes back to childhood and they are given the opportu- toys that she enjoyed but is nity to do a senior exhibi- also about the restrictions tion, in which they plan and placed on children. execute an exhibit of their Next Bahre talked about artwork. 35 mm photographs she took Megan Bahre, 22, is the of Horne Park, where she first student this semester played as a child. She spoke to have her senior exhibit about the decay of the park on display in the Art Build- and the process in which she ing this semester. Her senior applied an effect to the phoexhibit runs until March 23 tographs placing crumpled and Bahre gave her gallery tissue paper over the photo talk last Thursday. There she paper in the darkroom. explained the pieces in her “It’s very dark and very, exhibit and where her inspi- very moody and almost nightration for the marish,” work derived “ said Bahre. She has a really nice, “I did have from. “ S e l f cohesive exhibit lots of fun Discovery” times there is the name and I think that’s a though.” of Bahre’s strength of this exAnother exhibit and part of the it centers hibit exhibit inon just that. cludes pho- Glenda Taylor t o g r a p h s Bahre chose Chair, from a road paintings, WU Art Department trip around prints and photographs Bah” Kansas that represent re took with her past, present and future. her father. This represents “I realized I was just how important her family reconforming to who I thought lationships are to her. everyone wanted me to be,” “It was a motorcycle ride said Bahre. “Who I thought with my father,” said Bahre. they wanted me to be or what “I am a huge daddy’s girl. I thought teachers wanted me My other family members, to do or what would impress my mom, sister and brother, them the most. I took that they helped me name the and started to go back into photos; pick out which ones my past and figure out what I wanted in the book. So this got me where I am today and book would never have been then I went from that to who finished or made without I am right now. Then I looked them.” to the future and about who I There are also two colwould want to be.” orful oil paintings and prints The gallery in the Art she did using paper, plate Building is just inside the and stone lithography. Finalfront door of the art build- ly, there are digital images ing along the front area be- of Bahre in which the skel-
eton is revealed underneath. Bahre said these represent who she wants to be; “very confident, self assertive” with “inner structure to help stand tall.” When putting together a senior exhibition, the student has a faculty mentor to help with the exhibit. Bahre’s faculty mentor on her exhibit is MaryDorsey Wanless, who has also been an important mentor during her time at Washburn. “My main mentor is MaryDorsey Wanless,” said Bahre. “She is the photography teacher. But I’ve had multiple teachers that have inspired me.” Glenda Taylor, art department chair, gave information on Washburn’s senior exhibitions. “The ability to have a solo senior exhibit is fairly unique,” said Taylor. “Most places have too many people and not enough space and have to have group exhibitions or are part of a group exhibition. This is complete-
ly different than planning your own exhibition, putting it up by yourself and controlling all the content.” Taylor said it’s a professional experience and also the cumulative experience from the bachelor of fine arts program. She also talked about the exhibit done by Bahre. “She has a really nice, cohesive exhibit and I think that’s a strength of this exhibit,” said Taylor. “All the works she’s chosen have a quality to them. They’re all well-done, well-crafted quality artworks. That’s a characteristic we hope all seniors have. Every piece in that senior exhibit is worthy of a senior exhibit. She did a good job.”
Kate Fechter is a junior art and psychology major. Reach her at kate.fechter-stamper@washburn. edu
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Discovery: Bahre’s senior art exhibit focuses on her own self discovery as represented through paintings, prints and photographs. Bahre’s mentor, MaryDorsey Wanless, was a big inspiration for her work.
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Arts and Entertainment • Wednesday, February 23, 2011
From the garage to the basement Ryan Hodges WASHBURN REVIEW
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Tragedy strikes: On set, towns folk gather to lynch the Elephant who attacked and killed one of it’s handlers. “Elephant’s Graveyard”, a play based on events that happened on Sept. 13, 1916 in Erwin Tenn., tells the tragic story of Mary the Elephant.
‘Elephant’s Graveyard’ brings tragedy to stage Tricia Peterson WASHBURN REVIEW “Elephant’s Graveyard” opened last weekend at Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre. There were two showings, one on Friday night and another on Saturday night. The play was unlike any Washburn has seen before. Instead of the actors acting out a play, they tell the audience a story about an elephant with a tragic ending. Though the tale is a sad one, there is humor to break the tension. The cast is separated into three groups, The Circus, The Town and The Railroad, the story set in September of 1916 in the muddy town of Erwin, Tenn.. They all come together to tell the story about Mary the elephant, and her tragic ending. The engineer played by Lawrence Brown, the Ringmaster played by Chris Waugh and the Hungry Towns person played by Jason Jones are the three who tell most of the story and lead the tale, with the rest of the town telling their point of view, as well. Tony Naylor, an associate professor in the theatre department, is in charge of set and light design kept the stage simple and the lighting dramatic. With so many characters on stage the entire show, the lighting helps distinguish the mood as well as who is speaking at the time. The set is kept simple with a drawing of the railroad
system on the floor and in the background circus posters are hanging depicting Mary. Sharon Sullivan, an assistant professor in the art department, in charge of costume design did an exceptional job dressing each character. They each had their own personal flair that aids the audience in figuring out which character is which. The muddy townsperson, played by Ashley Vaughan, looked muddy dressed all in brown, the Ballet girl, played by Maknzee Gabler, looked like one you would see at a circus dancing with an elephant and the Strongman, played by washburn graduate Michaul Garbo, looked like he could lift an elephant. The costumes were designed by Sullivan but the construction of the costumes was done by the theatre workshop students, who were also responsible for the set construction. Paul Prece, director, compares the play to a docudrama, where many voices are telling a story instead of reenacting it. He describes it as a group storytelling, as if the characters are telling the story for the first time, and adding their own personality to what they say. All 15 actors tell their story at the same time, and it comes together very well in this play. The play will show again this weekend Friday and Saturday Feb. 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee perfor-
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A play of voices: “Elephant’s Graveyard” is a unique play for Washburn because it is a group storying telling with many actors’ voices are telling the story instead of re-inacting it. mance Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. Washburn students get in free with a WU ID and $5 for those who aren’t students.
Tricia Peterson is a sophomore Mass Media major. Reach her at patricia.peterson@washburn.edu.
Quinton’s food better than the service Tricia Peterson WASHBURN REVIEW
Quinton’s Bar and Deli has become a weekend hotspot for college students in Topeka. Not only can you order food, but the bar is open and serving drinks until 2 a.m. It has different specials every day of the week, and features $3 Jager bombs at all times, which is a must for a bar trying to attract college students. The other night I decided to check out Quinton’s—and much was left to be desired. I waited at the over-crowded bar, while being squashed and stepped on for 20 minutes. When the bartender decided to serve me—after the group of girls who appeared after me— he was rude when I asked about their wine selection. I know Topeka is not a very wine-y town, but come on. I had been to Quinton’s before and drank wine all evening. This bartender acted as if they only had warm, dusty bottles on the top shelf and nonchalantly waved his hand and said “that was all they had.” I ordered a Coors light draft, which cost me $4.50, and one of those $3 bombs. The bomb was warm, which is a huge no-no in my book, but I didn’t complain because I didn’t want to wait another 20 minutes for another one that would probably be warm as
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Regional hotspot: Originating in Lawrence, Kan., Quinton’s Bar and Deli offers daily specials with a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. well. The waitress did a much better job, and for some reason the Jager bombs she served me were ice cold, and served within a couple minutes of ordering them. I was impressed and felt a lot better about my night. I wanted to give Quinton’s another chance, so I went back alone during the afternoon to order lunch. It is a seat-yourself establishment, so I did just that and within moments the
Recorded June 12, 2008, before a small audience of fan club members in the basement at Grimey’s record store in Nashville, Tenn., Metallica’s latest release offers an intimate view of one of the world’s largest bands. The band, at the time finishing up the recording of Image courtesy of metallica.com “Death Magnetic,” is in a lively mood and starts off by teasing including the excellent “Live the audience with the prospect Shit: Binge & Purge” which of hearing new songs before chronicled the end of the tour dropping “No Remorse” on for “Metallica”—the album oftheir heads. That aspect of teas- ten referred to as “The Black ing and denial runs throughout Album”—and for years the “Live at Grimey’s.” It’s fun lis- band has peppered their singles tening to the band interact with with live performances as Bthe audience and, listening to sides. The basic downside for the EP, you can get the feel of this EP is that we’ve heard it really being in the crowd. The all before. There isn’t a single crowd is really the highlight of song on this EP that hasn’t been the album. released live in one form or anIt’s interesting to other and only one MUSIC hear a band largely song from anything known for their soldafter “The Black REVIEW out stadium tours Album.” There is interact on such a personal nothing here to attract anything level with their fans. Packed more than the most hardcore with Metallica classics, “Live Metallica fans. at Grimey’s” powers through Released last year on nearly an hour of sweaty met- Black Friday to honor the counal and would make an excel- try’s independent music stores, lent workout playlist, focusing “Live at Grimey’s” returns Melargely on old-school songs tallica to their humble roots as from the band’s catalog. The an underground band, even if performances are all animated only for a little while. The EP and the band seems to thrive in is available on both CD and this tiny venue. Songs like “For 10-inch vinyl records at many Whom The Bell Tolls” and retailers as well as through the “Master of Puppets” leave the band’s website, metallica.com. listener with a healthy dose of audio sweat. This is Metallica in its most “metal” environment. Ryan Hodges is a junior social Metallica has previously work major. Reach him at ryan. released several live albums, hodges@washburn.edu.
waitress took my drink order. I ordered water this time, and looked over the menu. Mostly it contains sandwiches, soups, wraps and loaded baked potatoes they call “spuds.” I decided since the KU game was on I would order the Jayhawker, grilled chicken with melted provolone, lettuce, tomato and their special house honey mustard sauce on your choice of white, wheat or rye—I chose wheat. To start me off I ordered
a broccoli and cheese soup that comes in their bread bowl and a handful of gourmet potato chips. The soup came out first, thick and steaming with melted shredded cheddar on the top. The broccoli was soft but not mushy and the soup was the perfect thickness. The bowl made of bread is the perfect touch, I like tearing a piece of bread with every other bite of soup. The only problem is the soup bowl seems to be too much bread, and you are left with a lot of the bowl, wanting more soup. Next came the Jayhawker, a pretty large grilled chicken sandwich, dripping with their sweet honey mustard sauce, and accompanied by gourmet potato chips. I found the sandwich to be pretty good for the most part, but the chicken was dry, which the honey mustard helped only a little bit. Not a sandwich I will return to order, but I might try something else they have to offer. They claim to have the best pastrami on rye in town, and perhaps I will try that next time. If you want to check out the menu, their website is quintonstopeka.com. It has a list of specials, menus and upcoming events. Tricia Peterson is a sophomore Mass Media major. Reach her at patricia.peterson@washburn.edu.
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Super Stutz
Senior leads team’s upset of No. 8
Matt Lazzo WASHBURN REVIEW
The Ichabods could have looked past their Saturday matchup after beating MIAA frontrunner and No. 8, Missouri Southern State University at home two days earlier but there was no celebration hangover for the Ichabods as they traveled east to face the PittsburghState University Gorillas. The Ichabods last home game against MSSU. Washburn showed glimpses of being a team that should be considered as one of the MIAA’s best, but it had yet to take down a highly ranked team this season. That all changed when the Lions arrived in Lee Arena Thursday night. The Ichabods took down MSSU in a 71-66 thriller, that went back and forth until the final seconds. “It helps our confidence going into the postseason knowing that we can beat the best teams in our region and in the country,” said Bob Chipman, Ichabod head coach. The Ichabods shot 41 percent for the game, which was considerably lower than MSSU, who shot 51 percent. Washburn made up for its shooting woes by holding a 21-5 edge on second chance points. Logan Stutz continued his trend of dominating play, leading the Ichabods with 20 points and contributing 10 rebounds. De’Andre Washington was also a catalyst of the night’s victory. Washington scored the final six points for the Ichabods, all from the free throw line. As the Lions kept cutting the lead to one through the final minutes of the game, Washington kept pushing the lead back to three with crucial free throws that enabled the Ichabods to snatch a victory. “Those free throws had a lot riding on them,” said Chipman. “De’Andre knew they were huge with an NCAA berth, regional rankings, and conference standings all on the line. He is one of our senior leaders and that’s who we want taking the big shots at the end of games.” The Ichabods battled against Pittsburg State two days later. The Ichabods were looking to duplicate the performance from two days earlier. Entering the game, Washburn had won six straight games against the Gorillas and had no intention of ending that streak. PSU currently sits in the middle of the MIAA rankings and had a chance to take down a Washburn team positioned near the top of the conference standings. “We got off to a slow start. That happens sometimes when you have road games, but we are happy we came out with the win,” said Stutz, senior forward. The Ichabods trailed at halftime and for most of the second half until a 3-pointer from Jadarren Mumpfield, senior guard, put them ahead for good at the seven-minute mark. The Ichabods left John Lance Arena with a victory that kept their winning streak intact. “In this conference it’s hard to win road games so you will take the win any way you can get it,” said Stutz.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Pro sports full of hypocrisy Robert Burkett WASHBURN REVIEW
tional Football League. In a league that grossed $9 billion this past season, the league Sunday saw 200 mph laps handed out less than 0.2 peras racers kicked off the 2011 cent of that total in fines for NASCAR season in the Dayto- illegal hits, including impacts na 500. What most viewers are to the helmet. This comes on talking about after the race are the heels of a labor stoppage the large number of wrecks that that includes among the issues took place during the race. at hand, both the present and While the ruling body future safety of players. With of NASCAR regrets the ac- a sport that has had paralyzed cidents, one cannot ignore the players like Dennis Byrd, mulmarketing ploys that have been tiple quarterbacks like Tom Bradeployed to attract fans to the dy of the New England Patriots sport. Almost without fail, ev- and Ben Roethlisberger of the ery commercial durPittsburgh Steelers, ing the race featured both of whom spent SPORTS wrecks or some sort time this past seaCOLUMN of high -speed acson dealing with the cident. On this, the effects of concustenth anniversary of the death sions, the league has a responsiof one of the sport’s biggest bility to safeguard the health of stars, Dale Earnhardt, one has the players that allow the sport to think that NASCAR’s hy- to profit. pocrisy is almost palpable. With retired players dealDuring one of the more ing with traumatic brain injurecent documentaries detailing ries, even becoming homeless that fateful day, Richard Chil- due, in part, to their inability to dress, long time friend of Earn- function in society, the league hardt, stated he and Earnhardt has been unwilling and at times, had spoken shortly before his unresponsive to the issue of death during the race in which these athletes that are used up he expressed concern that some- and then casually thrown away. one could eventually be killed in At the end of this sad tale, the high speed wrecks that can one hopes that professional take place in NASCAR. The re- sports leagues will take a long sulting bemoaning of his loss to hard look at the way they marsuch an accident smacks of an ket their product and care for organization that is drowning their employees. in its own Catch-22. The sport markets itself as raw speed and violent collisions and then expresses its distaste at the very thing that brings casual fans to the screen. Along with their motor- Robert Burkett is a senior mass sports brethren comes the king media major. Reach him at robert. of Mount Hypocrisy, the Na- burkett@washburn.edu.
Blues contain competition Sam Sayler WASHBURN REVIEW
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Senior leadership: Senior Logan Stutz leads to Ichabods to a conference win over No. 8 Missouri Southern State University. Stutz scored 20 points and had 10 rebounds in Washburn’s 71-66 victory. Another accolade that the Ichabods gathered after the weekend was yet another MIAA Player of the Week award for Stutz. Adding to his noteworthy year, Stutz is now the only MIAA athlete to win the award four times this year. Averaging nearly a double-double with 21 points and 9 rebounds a game, Stutz is having a banner year. Throughout it all, Stutz has con-
tinually stated that the award is a token of how well the team has played together and that it would not be possible if not for the combined effort of each player on the team. The ‘Turnpike Tussle’ is next up for the Ichabods tonight for Senior Night against Emporia State University The Ichabods will try to take down their closest rival. Then Washburn
travels to Lincoln University on Saturday for its last regular season conference game.
Matt Lazzo is a senior communication major. Reach him at matt. lazzo@washburn.edu.
Erin Rice, sophomore forward, who went for 18 and 30 points respectively against the Lady Washburn University’s Blues the last time the two Lady Blues basketball team teams met. extended its winning streak to “You have to be able to confive this past week, first defeat- tain [Lovejoy],” said Schultz. ing the Missouri Southern State “Erin Rice usually gets goUniversity Lions at home last ing. The first time we played Thursday, 70-56, then heading them, she got 30 points on us, out on the road to best the Pitts- but she got hurt in the second burg State University Gorillas half. Luckily, we got Lovejoy on Saturday, in foul trouble. 64-47. That helped us “ “Obviout.” ously, they’re We have a chance The Lady always a tough to go through the Blues had a team,” said more successseason and win junior guard ful run against Stevi Schultz every home game. the Gorillas, of the Pink Out A team that can do dominating Game against that is good and has most of the MSSU. “It was Schultz done what they need game. kind of a grindled the Lady out game. We to do. Blues with 25 didn’t really - Ron McHenry points and 10 pull ahead of Lady Blues head coach rebounds going them until 10-15 from the the end of the floor including game. It was ” 4-7 from bekind of, not hind the arc. really neck and neck, but they “We just went down there hung in their pretty much the and kind of took care of busiwhole game until the end.” ness, basically,” said Schultz. Cassie Lombardino, junior “We got into some foul trouble forward, led the Lady Blues against Pitt, but our bench came with 16 points and 11 rebounds out and did real good. They against the Lions. Schultz men- played better than they have tioned tough competition from pretty much all season Lions players such as Jasmine Lovejoy, senior guard, and See BLUES page A8
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Sports • Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Reid returns home, succeeds Intramural team Regina Budden WASHBURN REVIEW At six and a half feet tall, 190 lbs, it’s hard to think of Jeff Reid as ever having been intimidated about basketball. But, as the youngest boy in an athletic family of six, Reid said it was his family’s involvement in sports that motivated him to excel from an early age. Reid’s place in his family had a big impact on his perspective of basketball, and led to his placement at Washburn University. “I have three older brothers and all of them play basketball,” said Reid. “That’s how I got my start was by watching them.” What may have begun as a hobby became a family legacy as Reid’s older siblings, particularly his brothers, entered their high school careers. Supporting his family members focused Reid’s love of sports. “Seeing my brothers be successful made me want to get better each and every day so I could get better than them,” said Reid. “It definitely pushed me.” As Reid began junior high athletics, he played football, basketball and track. As he progressed along his career, however, Reid kept an eye on his favorite sport, in part because of a little inspiration from his older brother, Josh, who played at Kansas State University. In high school, Reid played football for one year, but stuck with basketball for all four years. His junior year, Hayden won the Class 4A basketball state championship, a feat that particularly stands out to Reid in the long road of his career. “Winning state, that’s a pretty awesome feeling,” he said. “Knowing I was part of the best team in the state kept me going, I wanted to keep that up.”
He was offered a scholarship to Saint Louis University after high school, but halfway through the season he sustained a head injury in a game that earned him a concussion and a redshirt for the rest of the season. After that, Reid decided to become an Ichabod. “Being home, being around my friends and family that’s what made me want to come to Washburn,” said Reid. The transfer was fairly smooth, and Reid said he has bonded with the Ichabod basketball team. “Everyone on my team pretty much has the same mindset as me,” said Reid. “We want to win, and we want to compete every game. That’s important as an athlete.” With the winning record that the ‘Bods have enjoyed this season, Reid hasn’t had to face much of the disappointment that comes with losing. However, with the less successful games such as versus Fort Hays State, Truman State, Missouri Western State, Missouri Southern State and Central Missouri State, Reid said he’s had his share of frustrations. “When we lose games, it makes me really mad and I don’t want to talk to anybody,” said Reid, “but it helps me want to get better, I’m excited to get back in the gym the next day to get better to where we won’t lose.” At Washburn, Reid is majoring in sports management. While the program has its challenges, he believes it is the best decision for his future. “Being around sports my whole life has made me want to keep being around it after college,” said Reid. “With my major I’ll hopefully get involved with a university or a professional team, and be able to work within that team.”
sticks together Sam Sayler WASHBURN REVIEW
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Homecoming: Washburn’s Jeff Reid is helping the Ichabods to their best season in five years. Reid is a native of Topeka. No matter where he ends up, Reid wants to be able to continue to spend time with family and friends, which is what he loves the most. He said basketball has been such a positive influence because, even aside from it being a family affair, it has kept him away from habits that might take him farther from that love of family and friends. “Playing basketball has al-
BLUES: McHenry ‘positive’ Continued from page A7 Ron McHenry, head coach, has stated before how every win matters in the month of February. With only two more games left in the regular season with rival Emporia State University tonight at home for Senior Night and Lincoln University on Saturday, the team is all business. “We have a chance to go through the season and win ev-
ery home game,” said McHenry. “A team that can do that is good and has done what they need to do. Everything’s important, regional rankings, conference, there’s just a lot of things going on where you can’t catch up with two games left.” McHenry has an encouraging outlook heading into the twilight of the season, as it will be the last time seniors Alyssa Mullen and Rachel Boling play in Lee Arena. There is incen-
tive to play well for the seniors and to defeat a rival. McHenry is proud of the way the Lady Blues have played hard together throughout the season. “It’s a positive feeling right now, sure,” said McHenry. “I know the girls that are seniors want to go out the right way.”
ways kept me busy, it keeps my mind straight, it keeps me away from some bad stuff. People are always tempted to do drugs or alcohol, but basketball has kept me away from that.”
Regina Budden is a senior mass media major. Reach her at regina. budden@washburn.edu.
Becker. “We play flag football, volleyball, soccer, handball, but we also play some of the While most people are al- smaller ones like punt, pass, ready familiar with traditional and kick.” sports such as basketball, volAccording to Becker one leyball, and flag football, in- of the main reasons Caucasian tramurals at the Student Rec- Invasion has been so successreation and Wellness Center ful has been their unity with the offer several alternatives such 10 team members living in two as eight ball, Wii Bowling, and houses next to each other. checkers at the Student Recre“A lot of kids go from ation and Wellness Center. sport to sport, team to team, Since statistically fewer aside from the fraternities,” women participate in intramu- said Becker. “We have a conrals than men, it is still unclear sistent team and we all want the which team will take home the championship after losing last all-university points champi- year. We stick together.” onship. However, one men’s Though some participants team currently stands head might find Caucasian Invasion and shoulders above all others. to be a controversial name, asThey are Caucasian Invasion. sistant director of the SRWC The team consists mainly and head of intramural John of former high Cummings vouches school friends from for the team. Plainville, Kan. INTRAMURAL “I think that FEATURE Last year, Caucaknowing the gensian Invasion came tlemen that are close to winning the champion- on the team, which include ship under the moniker Balls students with a variety of maDeep, but was unsuccessful. jors, students that participate With a new year and a new op- in a variety of different things portunity, the team was chris- across campus, I think everytened anew with hopes of vic- one understands the name is tory. not meant to be offensive,” said “We didn’t want to be Balls Cummings. Deep again,” said Aaron BeckIn the past, some team er. “We were kicking around a names have been considered few names. Team America was controversial, but the SRWC one. Rule 76 from ‘Wedding staff has always reviewed “borCrashers,’ ‘No excuses, play derline” names. like a champion,’ was another.” “Usually if it’s something Following a grueling pro- that we have to discuss, it’s not cess, Eric Burghart finally sug- allowed,” said Cummings. “I gested Caucasian Invasion to haven’t had anyone complain the pleasure of his fellow In- about a single name in the six vaders. years I’ve worked here. I think Acquiring the champion- that goes to the participants ship is no easy task, but Cau- having a sense of humor.” casian Invasion is determined to triumph in as many sports as Sam Sayler is a sophomore Engpossible. lish major. Reach him at samuel. “We play about all,” said sayler@washburn.edu.
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Sam Sayler is a sophomore English major. Reach him at samuel. sayler@washburn.edu.
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