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Washburn Housing NO VACANCY

Making military-to-student transition requires attention

Graphic by Linnzi Fusco, Washburn Review

Timothy Lake WASHBURN REVIEW

When freshman arrive at Washburn University, most typically live on campus. But this year, many students have been forced on to a waiting list due to the lack of available rooms on campus.

Near the middle of July, rooms in the Living Learning Center, Kuehne and West halls and the Washburn Village apartments became unavailable, forcing students to choose different housing plans off campus.

Luckily, a majority of students on the waiting list live in the Topeka area.

Although these students are closer to campus, this does not give non-local students precedence over local students who sent in their housing applications earlier.

In addition to a waiting list, the issue of fully capacitated rooms also poses a problem for students already

living on campus. The Washburn policy notes that there is a two week holding period for the switching of rooms or roommates. Subsequently, students will not be able to switch rooms for most of the year, rather than only two weeks.

“Assuming we don’t have any openings, it’s not possible to move students,” said Kate McCown, Assistant Director of Residential Living.

Indeed, a few international students are temporarily living with host families, since they did not get their housing contracts completed on time.

These homes are available only to international students at this time. The network of host families has previously invited international students to their homes throughout breaks, so the students did not have to spend holidays alone.

“That’s not to say they won’t get placed in September or October,” said McCown. “I think once we start calling the wait list, we’re going to find a

Graphic by Linnzi Fusco, Washburn Review

lot of students have found alternative housing.”

The fact that rooms are full are definitely causing problems to potential Washburn students.

With no place to live, it may be difficult for students to attend Washburn University. McCown adds, ”There has been some tensions, but we really have worked hard to help them, perhaps, find a better situation off campus,” said McCown.

In the spring, more rooms are likely to become available, due to the graduating seniors. As for the switching of roommates, that will have to be put on the back burner for now. McCown adds her personal advice: “You don’t have to be best friends with your roommate. That doesn’t mean you’re not good roommates,” said McCown.

Kelsie O’Connell is a freshman mass media major. Reach her at kelsie.oconnell@ washburn.edu.

New faculty member has Topeka ties

news & opinion

Sometimes a new face is only an old face that has been absent but found once again.

In the case of Eric McHenry, assistant professor of english, home has been various places, yet he still comes back to Washburn.

Mchenry’s story starts in Topeka, with roots that reach back into the community historical fabric.

From growing up blocks from Washburn where his great-grandmother, Lena Schenck graduated, to having a father that taught at Washburn, to being a fifth-generation Topeka High graduate, his home has always been in the heart of the flint hills.

In fact, growing up in Topeka, McHenry had the fortune to live next door to one of the central figures in his early life, Peggy Greene who was more popularly known as, “Peggy of the Flint Hills” a columnist that wrote for over 50 years with the Topeka Capital-Journal.

“I remember as a kid growing up listening to the clacking of typewriter keys through the window as Peggy worked,” said McHenry. “She really was like a second mother to my brother and I and we ended up making appearances in her column from time to time.”

As McHenry grew up, Greene’s early influence gave him the inspira-

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tion to pursue writing as a career.

Thus when high school came to an end, McHenry chose to attend Beloit, a smaller liberal arts college in Wisconsin, where he could pursue a degree in creative writing.

“At age 18 I was really just a pinball letting the bumpers of life pushing me in whatever direction it chose to take me,” said McHenry.

While in college, an internship opportunity would help determine the course of McHenry’s career path in large part.

“At the time, the Topeka CapitalJournal was running a brief-lived but robust editorial internship program,” said McHenry “I did that for a couple of summers which eventually turned into a job for me.”

After spending a couple of years working for the newspaper, McHenry decided to expand his educational background by attending graduate school at Boston University.

While at Boston, McHenry met the woman that would eventually become his wife. That relationship helped to keep him in the New England area working first as a writer and editor for the Boston University Bridge, the faculty-run newspaper, and then later in the same positions for the Bostonia, the alumni magazine.

After spending some time in New England the couple, though happy, decided that a change was needed. There was a child in the family now and the long, cold winters were wearing down

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Timothy Lake is a freshman mass media major. Reach him at timothy.lake@washburn.edu.

Photo by Robert Burkett, Washburn Review

A Journey: Eric McHenry has travelled to both ends of the coast and is now back in Kansas. He plans to stay in Topeka now that he has returned. on the couple.

With his wife being offered a job in Seattle, McHenry went to work for the alumni magazine at the University of Washington as an associate editor.

While living in Seattle, McHenry, who had always thought about teaching, decided that getting published would be a sensible first step in getting onto the teaching track.

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Nearly 200 students have experienced the drastic transition from military life to student life, according to Kimberly Sturgeon, administrative assistant for student services.

This transition can lead to stress from both the same ways that all new students feel stress to changing from the strict regimen of military life to the more independent, and looser schedules of college life.

Angela Jepson, a Washburn student who went through basic training, explained that college life was much different, with a lot more freedom and alone time. During military training her schedule was always made for her.

The requirements that Jepson faces from her training include drill weekends once a month, and two weeks in the summer. Otherwise,` she is free to choose whichever major she would like, and what her schedule will be.

Being a military student offers many advantages, including help with tuition from the GI bill, as well as the skills that students learn in the military.

Students learn better how to live on their own. They also can receive technical training in a job of their choice.

Students who serve in the military face the same stress as everyone else who are new students. They have to balance work and school, along with family, said Jamie Shehi, university

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Kelsie O’ Connell WASHBURN REVIEW

counselor.

“Take one day at a time, and use the resources that are available.” Said Shehi.

Some of the main concerns of those students that have seen deployment are that they are often distracted during class, and more jumpy. In addition, the main stressor that faces those students in the military is that of paperwork according to Shehi.

More family members than soldiers come to the counseling services, to deal with family members who are in the military or deployed overseas.

They don’t expect that the deployment of a friend or relative would bother them so much, said Shehi.

She also said that those students that have undergone military training may do better than other new students in the transition, as they have more discipline to set their schedule, and run their college life.

The counseling services make sure that it is easy for students to come down and visit, or set up an appointment, said Shehi.

“There is no problem that is too small, don’t think no one wants to listen, or it’s no big deal.” said Shehi.

“It helped me to mature a lot more. It’s good for students to experience it in order to not take little things for granted,” said Jepson.

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News • Wednesday, September 1, 2010

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The Bod Beat

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Wednesday, Sept. 1 Activities, Majors and Study Abroad Fair Washburn Room, Memorial Union 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Chilling in the Catacombs ice cream party Catholic Campus Center, 1633 SW Jewell 5 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 2 Union Daze—Washburn Wheel, Spin to Win Memorial Union lawn 10 a.m.

Workshop: Make the Career Fair Work for YOU Shawnee Room, Memorial Union 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

General faculty meeting Room 100, Henderson Learning Resources Center 3 p.m.

Sorority recruitment information meeting Kansas Room, Memorial Union 4 p.m.

Sorority recruitment orientation Kansas Room, Memorial Union 7 p.m.

Thursday Night Live (Chi Alpha) 1520 SW 17th (across from Stoffer Science Hall) 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 3 Workshop: Resume Roadshow Main lobby area, Memorial Union 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

First Friday Art Walk Mulvane Art Museum 5 to 8 p.m.

College Colors Day Saturday, Sept. 4 Alumni Association tailgate Memorial Union lawn north of Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl 4:30 p.m.

Football vs. Abilene Christian University Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl 6 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 6 Labor Day (university closed) Tuesday, Sept. 7 Blood drive Lower level, Petro Allied Health Center 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WU orchestra repertory concert White Concert Hall, Garvey Fine Arts Center 10 a.m.

Faculty colloquium Mabee Library 105 Discussion topic: “The Book” 2:30 to 4 p.m.

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WU moving to paperless systems

Christina Butler WASHBURN REVIEW

Anjelica Willis WASHBURN REVIEW Washburn University is starting a new trend this year called “paperless”.

Washburn is looking for new ways to save money within the university and departments.

With that said, Washburn is allowing students to take control of their education.

The instances where students are given their syllabus in class are less common.

Students now print them off themselves and while a little inconvenient saving money can go a long way.

“It’s not only saving money for Washburn but helping the environment,” said Keith Rocci, Librarian Research professor.

According to the financial aid office, steps have been taken to stop wasting paper. In the case of verification forms, students’ papers are scanned and then shredded once three years have passed. Through this process, the office has cut down on both waste and the

hassle involved with keeping the records in hard copy form.

“Journals and magazines are the way things are being published, that’s the way the world is going, the material are not being available in print.

There are some journals printed online, such as online books, that are available to students doing homework at 1 or 2 a.m. in the morning. They can still research these things even if the library is not,” said Druse.

Though many of the resources available to students are online, Mabee Library still works to provide hard copies.

“We are still purchasing quite a bit of books such as English and history. They are

Photo by: Molly Adams, Washburn Review

still very much found in the print world,” said Druse Other subjects such as Business, English, and Nursing are some areas where the library is wanting to expand electronic technology services.

“It might take two years for a journal to arrive in print, while electronic is available earlier,” said Druse.

With technology becoming increasingly important to student studies, the drive to go paperless will provide both convenience and savings for Washburn’s future.

Angelica Willis is a sophomore mass media major. Reach her at angelica.willis@washburn.edu.

Mascot update sees positive reaction “

We wanted to give the Ichabod new personality and create a true performance identity for the mascot

- Amanda Hughes Assistant Director of University Relations

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Kelsie O’ Connell WASHBURN REVIEW Two weeks after the unveiling of the new Ichabod mascot, reactions have been positive towards the new look.

This year, with the help of three Washburn Student Government Representatives, the licensing committee and the mascot consultant, Washburn’s mascot will begin to take on a whole new perspective in many different ways.

In addition to the outdated look of the mascot, a show-stopping personality was needed to make the mascot stand out, as

well as inspire and represent Washburn fans.

“We wanted to give the Ichabod new personality and create a true performance identity for the mascot,” said Amanda Hughes, assistant director of university Relations. “We want everyone to see that Ichabod is here to enhance the tradition and spirit of his audiences through exaggeration, characterization and entertainment.”

A total of $22,400 was invested into the mascot program, which came from the licensing royalty fees of University licensed goods sold.

The committee worked with

a mascot consultant who helped the team identify an exceptional way to manage a successful mascot program. The consultant also advised the group on how to hold effective mascot tryouts, which will be held Wednesday, Sept. 29. Only one mascot position is available.

Tryouts will include an interview and a performance.

“An Ichabod performer must be in good physical condition and have dancing ability, enthusiasm, knowledge of sports, a sense of humor and a talent for non-verbal communication,” Hughes said. “This year we have one performer returning from the 2009-10 season, so during the Sept. 29 tryouts we will be looking to fill one position. That performer will be chosen on Sept. 30.”

Kelsie O’Connell is a freshman mass media major. Reach her at kelsie.oconnell@washburn.edu.

Washburn physics students gaze deep into galactic mysteries Peter Newman WASHBURN REVIEW Black Holes and galaxies can be a cosmic fantasy for those interested in space science and the nature of our universe.

The Physics department at Washburn University offers students this. Students in the physics department can study and research cutting edge science in an academic environment with close personal interaction from their professors.

“We’re a small department, not very many majors, lots of personal attention for those majors,” said Dr. Karen Camarda, associate professor of physics and astronomy at Washburn.

“Small class size and personal attention” are what Keith Arkenberg, physics major, enjoys about the department.

Arkenberg, now a senior, especially enjoys the research opportunities offered at Washburn University. His senior research in physics involves studying solar proton ionization.

Rotating neutron stars, solar flares, complex computer modeling and analysis are some of the areas of research avail-

able to students in the Wash- of dollars,” said Camarda. This burn physics and astronomy advantage gives Washburn studepartment. dents the opportunity to study Camarda’s research with with PhD professors who are numerical relativity involves actively involved in research. writing computer programs for New for the physics departsolving Einstein’s equations of ment is the addition of a bachgeneral relativity focusing on elor’s degree program. “Last neutron stars and year we started SCIENCE black holes. offering a B.S. Steve Black, DEPARTMENT in computational assistant professor physics and just of physics and asnow starting to tronomy researches molecular have students sign up for that,” dynamics and Brian Thomas, Camarda said. assistant professor of physPhysics students can also ics and astronomy works with take advantage of the three gems computational research in as- in the department: HiPACE, trobiophysics, studying topics a state-of-the-art high perforas diverse as “what happens to mance computing system; The our atmosphere when there is Crane Observatory, with its rea gamma ray burst in our gal- fracting telescope built in the axy,” and the “possibility that late 1800s and the planetarium one of the major mass extinc- with equipment that is only a tions, the Ordovician extinc- few years old. tion, is due to such an event” The physics department said Camarda. at Washburn University offers All of this research is done students much more than cosright here at Washburn Univer- mic fantasies. It offers students sity. the chance to gaze deep into the “The nicest thing about mysteries of the universe. computational research is that you can do it anywhere, or theoretical really, because you Peter Newman is a senior mass don’t need a big lab with big media major. Reach him at peter. equipment that costs millions newman@washburn.edu.

While some departments may only require books for class the school of nursing must While students were en- provide students with more rolling for classes in either hands on materials.

“The University in the the school of business or the school of nursing, they may past has forbid us [the school have noticed a higher cost of nursing] from charging any of tuition per-credit-hour for lab fees or anything like that,” these courses. Also, out-of- said Marian Jamison, Associate state students may have been Dean for the School of Nursing. wondering exactly why they “There is an increased expense must pay a higher tuition rate from trying to train someone to be a professional than in state students.

CREDIT HOUR in nursing because of the lab supplies For students COSTS and a reduced stuhaving to pay the dent to faculty raout of state tuition the reason is quiet simple. tio. [All of those factors] make “[The difference between in- nursing much more expensive state and out-of-state tuition] to administer than other disciis typical of public institu- plines, particularly those that tions because you as a citizen are not practice oriented.”

The school of business of Kansas are paying taxes may not have as much hands that go into the government of Kansas which then puts aside of tools that are required to educational dollars for the educate their students but institutions like ours,” said they do have an extra cost for Richard Liedtke, Washburn accreditation. Russell Smith, Executive Director of Enroll- Associate Dean for the School ment Management. “We get of Business believes that this some of our subsidy from the is the reason why the cost per credit hour for the school of state not just tuition.”

Another major difference business is higher.

The university may have in price of tuition for the various departments on campus is different rates per credit hour due to the cost of providing based on departments, but stuequipment for the courses. dents can rest assured that the “[The difference in credit difference only adds to their hour for the courses of differ- educational experience. ent schools is based] on the different needs of the program Christina Butler is a freshman which is called differential tu- mass media major. Reach her at christina.butler@washburn.edu. ition,” said Liedtke.

President’s Press -paid for by WSGA-

Hello Students of WU! My name is Lucas Mullin and I am the Vice President of the Washburn Student Government Association.

I hope that you all are finally getting your schedule worked out and that classes are treating you well! Many events will be going on throughout this week.

If you are a freshman and are interested in running for one of the five seats, applications are due this Friday! WSGA is also looking for a Student Affairs Director.

Applications can be picked up in our office or the Student Activities & Greek Life office in the lower level of the union.

Also, do not forget about Washburn’s first home football game This Saturday at 6 p.m. Make sure you join Bod Squad and wear your shirt so you can get free Texas roadhouse.

I look forward to serving as your Vice President! Feel free to stop in the WSGA office anytime if you have any questions or ideas for the upcoming year! Have a safe holiday weekend!

Lucas Mullin WSGA Vice President

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Wednesday, September 1, 2010 • News

Farley highlights future goals at convocation

Campus safety crucial for students Jaimie Luse WASHBURN REVIEW

these rules and helpful tips can help keep theft and accidents low.

“The crime stats at WashDuring the first week of burn for the number of reportschool, students become familable thefts is very iar with the rules very small, and of class, but a lot WASHBURN that is a compliof students do not POLICE ment also to the know basic camstudents and facpus safety rules. ulty that are here “By[students] followon campus,” said White. ing this advice can help make The Washburn Police DeWashburn that much safer,” partment is available for assissaid Ed White, assistant directance 24 hours a day and emtor of police. ploys 15 law officers.

They can Being familiar with safety be reached at (785)670-1153 or rules and assistance that the Morgan 156. campus police has to offer stuStudents are encouraged to dents will help make college sign up for iAlert, which will life go smoother. Following

inform them of life-threatening emergencies on campus on their cell phone. iAlert can be accessed from students’ MyWashburn account on the students tab.

Crime logs, along with current campus bulletins, information about applying for the Washburn University cadet program, and information about student parking are available at http://www.washburn.edu/ main/police/index.html.

Jaimie Luse is a freshman mass media major. Reach her at jaimie. luse@washburn.edu

Safety

Photo by: Tesa DeForest, Washburn Review

Making Changes: Washburn President Jerry Farley details an outline of what the university needs to continue to do during our current rough economic times. Farley spoke at convocation about what Washburn will hopefully look like into the coming years, as renovations are expected to continue across campus.

His analogy then pivoted him to the current affairs of the day, speaking about the changes that are taking place throughout Adapting to the “new nor- the budget process as well as mal” was a selling point as Washburn’s political structure Washburn University’s presi- and relationships with the surdent set the tone for the coming rounding community. year.

“We have endured budget Last Thursday, a significant reductions the last two years,” portion of the university fac- said Farley. “And it appears as ulty gathered in the Washburn though that while the country is Room to hear what President coming out of the recession…

Jerry Farley had to say. it will be a flat recovery, and Prior to the speech, some should anticipate that state fund members of faculty were ex- and sales tax dollars will not repecting a more pessimistic cover to previous levels that we theme from Farley. have had.”

“I think it’ll be doom and While the statement was gloom that he’ll try and sell,” more in line with someone causaid Bruce Mactavish, associtioning ate dean of “ about futhe College ture ecoof Arts and We now need to once nomicalSciences. again ask ourselves ly lean Farley times, the praised the ‘where do we want to president be in five or ten years’ faculty for spoke their investas we look ahead to about ment in the capital the challenges of the year that lies spending before the future projects school. which “You’re caused here mak- Jerry Farley some in ing a comPresident, Washburn the aumitment,” dience said Farley. to shake “You’re here ” t h e i r giving your heads at treasure, your mind and heart to more, presumably large scale this endeavor.” spending. These projects would The president then pushed chart a course for Washburn into his main theme of this that seems to indicate a strong year’s convocation, adapting to stream of spending on high cost change. Outlining a story of the items. transformation of the univer“We need to make this a sity since its founding, Farley rich technology environment touted the accomplishments of for [students],” said Farley. the alumni that have “changed Farley also made two the world.” references to building a new Using a book he recently School of Law building, spendread titled, “Change or Die” ing more funds on building

by Alan Deutschman, Farley further onto Morgan Hall for explained that when faced with what he termed “a one stop filife and death choices, people nancial transactions center for have a hard time adapting to students” all while continuing the lifestyle change needed to to support the work of recently survive something as profound promoted Alan Bearman, Dias a heart bypass surgery.

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rector of University Libraries, as efforts continue to modernize facilities both in the library and across Washburn’s campus.

The president emphasized the message of transitioning the university into the next five to 10 years.

“We asked shortly after I arrived at Washburn, ‘what do you want Washburn to look like in the 21st century’ and your ideas were part of what helped shape that period of time,” said Farley. “We now need to once again ask ourselves ‘where do we want to be in five or ten years’ as we look ahead to the challenges of the future.”

Part of the ideas for change that were outlined was also taking the summer semester enrollment format of having two short sessions and one long one and possibly using that all year around to increase course flexibility for students. He also discussed enhancing online course choice and support to give distance learning students a more robust choice of classes.

The last point the president brought up to the assembled faculty was the need to retool how Washburn attracts students by becoming more engaged in recruiting students from junior college ranks. Farley also spoke about helping to change the culture of belief among parents of high school students that attending a technical school such as Washburn Technical Institute isn’t a failing in the student but a way to pursue a future that suits every student.

“We have a plan that will allow our university community to continue to adapt as we move forward and I look forward to working with all of you toward making that happen,” said Farley.

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

FACULTY: Job leads back to Topeka the journalism world and havContinued from page A1 ing been published, McHenry liberal arts it typically takes began searching for a teaching getting published via a book or job. collection of literature to be“I had mentally prepared come eligible for a professorial myself to move really anywhere position,” said McHenry. and just happened to luck out His efforts eventually gave that among a small handful of way to his work, jobs in Kansas, that “Potscrubber Lula position at WashFRESH labies” a book of burn opened up,” FACES McHenry’s poetry said McHenry. that was published in Now that 2006 and won the 2007 Ameri- McHenry is back in his old can Academy of Poets prize. stomping ground he plans on With his body of work in making Washburn a home for a

long time to come.

“I am in no danger of leaving anytime soon,” said McHenry “I want to give my children a chance to be in one place and grow up with friends and all the things I enjoyed growing up [in Topeka].”

Sometimes a new face is only an old face that has been absent but found once again.

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

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• There are emergency phones located throughout campus. Go to the emergency phone and push the button and it will ring directly to the campus police. Once you push the button, the police will know exactly where you are.

• You need to make reports to the campus police instead of going to the Topeka police department. You can report thefts, accidents or anything else on campus. However it is easier to make the report the same day that the event occurs. If you have or witness a car accident, call the police at the time of accident. Do not wait to report it.

• The police also provide escorts on request. If you have to go into or leave a building late at night and do not feel comfortable walking alone, you can call the police and have a police officer escort.

• Any tip made to the campus police remains anonymous.

• The police has operation I.D. where they label items such as cell phones and laptops with a pen that can only be seen under an ultraviolet light. They also encourage marking your books so they can be returned to you in case they are lost or stolen.

• Tornado shelters are located in all of the buildings. Additionally, if living in the dorms and the fire alarm goes off, evacuation of the building is required.

Campus Rules

• Washburn University is an alcohol free zone and any student caught with alcohol is referred to the dean of students.

• There is a lost and found at the police office but they do not accept clothing.

Traffic and Car Safety

• The speed limit on the streets around Washburn is 20 miles per hour and it is 12 miles per hour in the parking lots. The parking lots are busy and fill up so be patient. Watch out for other cars and pedestrians and give yourself plenty of time to get to campus and find a parking spot.

• Bicycles need to follow traffic laws and yield to pedestrians when biking on the sidewalk.

• The campus police provide jump starts and can unlock your car if you lock your keys in your car.

• To protect your car make sure that you register your car with the police so that your tags are identified with you and not your parents. Also make sure you tags are up to date on your car.

• Skateboarding is not allowed on campus.

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Regina Budden WASHBURN REVIEW When United States newspapers run reports about citizen apathy towards the war in Iraq, I feel sad and disappointed at the contentment of my peers.

Then I eat my fries, drink my root beer and settle down with some homework on my futon.

However, my interest has once again been piqued because some of my friends from high school have recently signed up for military duties. In fact, since coming to college, it seems like more and more people of my acquaintance have joined some sort of service.

With non-participants like me, the sustainability of our volunteer-based army continues to boggle my mind. Germany, however, is having problems sustaining their compulsory draft.

Post-WWII Germany set up its military with the intent to avoid another “state within a state” scenario. Male youths are required to serve an amount of time in the military or hospital if they are conscientious objectors. They are then discharged when their time is up, which prevents them from becoming “professional soldiers.”

To a nation like the U.S., this may seem a little off-kilter, but in a nation that is trying to stay out of wars, it is sensible.

The biggest problem today, however, is that the German Parliament has been shortening the time that youths serve until most Germans, whether for or against the draft, feel it is ineffective. Which leaves them at a juncture. Now, Parliament members are asking if they should change to an entirely volunteer-based army.

While this violates the original idea of the conscription services, at this point it doesn’t seem likely that this scenario will really pose a threat. The Germans worry if duty is on a volunteer basis, they will lose any sort of standing army.

It makes me wonder what it is that makes German youth different. Perhaps it is because there is less financial incentive, considering that the U.S. government pays for college and gives great benefits for military service. Maybe it is that Germany isn’t as deeply involved in the wars in the Middle East (although its influx of Middle Eastern immigrants shows that they are still affected). No matter what, it seems that young Germans are less and less enthusiastic about service.

Globally smaller armies could indicate different things.

Perhaps world peace is growing closer, and all our defensive needs will be found in teams of small, specialized forces.

Or, perhaps smaller armies are more indicative of the postCold War times. Now, if nations cannot achieve their ends by using a smaller force, they are capable of just dropping a massive nuclear weapon.

The concern for me is, if this lack of interest in national defense is a growing global trend, and what it means. We could all go the way of Costa Rica, with no national army.

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

Brownback education platform wobbles Adam Hirsh WASHBURN REVIEW

I am sure most people can agree that things are not what we thought they would be, so with the state elections coming around the corner I am asking myself “What does Kansas need?”

What I think Kansans need right now more than anything is stability. With all this uncertainty, having the right person in the governor’s office is what Kansas needs most.

I worry after the recent primary about what U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback will do as governor. After his sweeping win in the primaries with almost 84 percent of the vote, I did some research into his politics.

Brownback recently announced his plans as governor including an increase in citizens’ net personal income, in-

crease in private sector employ- state funding to schools in order ment, increase in the percentage to balance the state budget. of 4th graders reading at grade In the long run, having level, increase in the percent- bigger classrooms with perhaps age of high school graduates unqualified teachers will hurt who are college or career ready the Kansas economy as schools and decrease in the percentage will have to cut their staffs in of Kansas children who live in order to meet budget cuts. poverty.

Compared to the DemoWhile I think Brownback’s cratic nominee, Tom Holland, goals to increase Kansas Senator, employment in the has a continuous OPINION private sector and track record of not LETTER increase education only voting on bills standards are great, that would increase his track record as a senator spending for public schools, but seem to contradict his proposed has also voted to make approplans. priations in order to keep state From 2001 to 2007 alone, agencies funded (meaning state (before the recession) Brown- workers will not lose their jobs back voted down 11 different to budget cuts). bills aimed at increasing federal I also have sincere confunds for public schools. cerns regarding Brownback’s He did this, he said, in order plans to increase citizen perto balance the budget. While I sonal net worth. His plan relies can appreciate this, it scares on enticing private businesses me to think that Brownback as to increase their workforce. governor may be willing to cut This is something that comes

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without a guarantee. Many private employers are shipping jobs outside the country. So why place our trust in them in the form of tax cuts?

It would make sense to invest the state’s money in state workers who will spend their money right here in Kansas.

You may be asking, how does this affect me as a Washburn student?

Well if you are an education major, it may be harder for you to find or keep a job.

Brownback’s record is against him, which is probably why the National Educators Association does not endorse him.

I am tired of politicians making promises that they don’t keep. Maybe some new blood would help create a stable economy in the state.

Adam Hirsh is a senior communication major. Reach him at james. hirsh@washburn.edu.

Because not everyone’s middle name is “Danger,” the Review went in search of what people would change their middle names to, given the opportunity.

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Colton Johnson Junior “I’d change it to Landon because Landon Donovan is pretty sweet.”

Dedra Halligan Senior “I like my middle name [Anne] because it’s a saint’s name.”

Emily Mosier Freshman “My middle name is Kay and I like it because it sets me apart from other Emilys.”

Robert Braxton Junior “I like my middle name [James] because it goes well with my nickname, RJ.”

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Jessica Stoffer Senior “I wouldn’t change it because my grandmother gave me that name [Lere].”

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

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Ichabods hang on

Josh Rouse WASHBURN REVIEW

After a narrow 34-29 road victory last Saturday in Golden, Colo., the Ichabods (1-0) return to the friendly confines of Yager Stadium this week to prepare for their first top ten opponent of the season No. 6 Abilene Christian University(0-0).

Head coach Craig Schurig looks to correct several technical difficulties in practice this week after the Washburn offense gave up five turnovers to Colorado School of Mines. He also has to correct a defensive secondary, one he touted prior to the season as being the strength of the defense, after it gave up four passing touchdowns Saturday afternoon.

“We made enough mistakes to last the season, in the first half in particular, but it was nice that we overcame them,” said Schurig. “You hope

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you improve a lot after the first against the Orediggers were game and I think our kids are certainly glaring, the Ichabods in the frame of mind that they’ll had several bright spots on the game film, as well. Washburn’s really look at it and improve.”

After watching game rushing attack amassed 311 tape Sunday, Schurig said the yards and two touchdowns, majority of w h i c h included 24 the mistakes carries for were easily “We made enough correctable 218 yards and mistakes to last the a touchdown and should be taken care from Vershon season, in the first Moore a of in time for half, but it was nice sophomore.

Saturday’s 6 p.m. homeand Justin that we overcame Cooper, opener against them.

ACU. j u n i o r - Craig Schurig running back “ W e Head Football Coach can’t turn the chipped in 16 ball over five for 81 ” rushes yards and a times against fourth quarter a team like them,” said Schurig. “It was touchdown to seal the win for mostly discipline issues Washburn. Terrence Lowe, turnovers, penalties and a senior running back, saw coverage on our kicking game. limited carries, but may see his All areas we think we can make role increase next week.

“It’s good to have two an immediate improvement on and that should help us. You other good running backs,” can’t do that against super said Moore. “It’s harder for the talented teams.” defense to stop all three of us, While the errors made so I’d say it’s a good little thing

we’ve got going on sharing the ball.”

Dane Simoneau, senior quarterback, despite throwing two interceptions, was fairly accurate against the Orediggers.

He went 21-for-28 for 300 yards and two touchdowns, and after watching the game film Sunday, Schurig attributed the interceptions to the Oredigger’s defense rather than his quarterback’s abilities.

“The interceptions, they were throws where he was on target with the throw but it was good plays on their defense,” said Schurig. “Watching the film, it wasn’t like it was a bad judgment or forcing the ball, it was just nice defensive plays.”

Simoneau connected with Joe Hastings, sixth-year senior receiver, 13 times Saturday, which ties a school record set by Ron Hamilton in 1980 against Wayne State. Hastings also became the first player since Sam Sissom in 2006 to go over 200 receiving yards in a game, just barely eclipsing the Please see BODS page A6

RoadRunners focus on marketing plan, fans Richard Kelly WASHBURN REVIEW

Schmidt embraces coaching role

Taking charge: Dani Schmidt, Lady Blues volleyball assistant coach, explains a practice drill. Schmidt was a Washburn All-American player.

Senior leadership: Joe Hastings, a sixth-year senior and starting wide receiver for the Ichabods, had 13 catches for 201 yards, tying a school record for most catches in a game. The Ichabods defeated Colorado School of Mines 34-29 on Saturday.

Bods overcome five turnovers to beat Orediggers 34-29

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Kansas Expocentre.

Tiffany Logue, Account Executive for the RoadRunners, As the season approaches, plans to see another year with the Topeka RoadRunners’ increasing attendance, hoping coaches and players continue to see a consistent crowd of to prepare. Behind the scenes, 3,000 fans on the weekends. the front office is doing much The organization has been out of the same. in the community over the Heading into their fourth summer, attending various city year of operation and second events with the team mascot, year under Reggie. One of team owner Logue’s and Don Stone, fellow team the North Account American Executive Hockey J e n L e a g u e ’s Montgomery’s RoadRunners goals this Courtesy of the Topeka RoadRunners look to maintain year was to organize their their spot as a top team in the marketing approach as they league this fall. Throughout the attempted to get businesses to year, their attendance continued advertise with the team. to increase and sponsorship “This year we’re going grew. The last game of the into businesses knowing what regular season, which sponsored we’re getting ourselves into the RoadRunners with WIBW and knowing what we can do and Think Big Topeka brought for places,” said Logue. “So, a sellout of 7,777 people to the when you go in and approach

the business with an idea, rather than an A la carte menu of things they can splash their logo on, it works a lot better.

Jen and I are all about getting business to businesses. We have win, win situation and we know if we screw up, then they’re not coming back.”

For this season, the boards around the rink are almost completely full, something that the team has never accomplished in its time in Topeka, according to Montgomery. Additionally to add revenue through advertising, they have also been at work securing sponsorships with non-profit organizations.

A success last season, “Move it with MS and the RoadRunners,” brought both awareness of Multiple Sclerosis to fans, a donation from the team, as well as a 3,333 crowd.

“It is the ultimate win-win situation,” said Montgomery.

“We get butts in our seats but at the same time, we were not

only raising money for this nonprofit but also raising awareness to some of our fans that are going to come to the hockey game regardless. They’re going to know what the MS Society does and what other non-profits do around Topeka.”

Another addition to the upcoming season is the installation of video boards, which was completed recently.

The original scoreboards of Landon Arena have never been replaced until now. Utilization of them is a big key, according to Logue, as it will add to the overall game experiece.

Giveaways will also happen at a greater capacity this season, as well as post-parties at Old Chicago and the Blind Tiger on weekend games.

On the concourse level, it has never been an option for spectators to view the game while getting concessions, Please see HOCKEY page A6

It is said that great players can make great coaches, this can be the case with Dani Schmidt, Lady Blues assistant volleyball coach.

Schmidt, a former threetime all MIAA selection along with two All-American honors on her resume` brings a lot of knowledge for the team. Chris Herron, Lady Blues head coach believes Schmidt’s work ethic has made her a great asset as coach and player.

“All the current players have to do is look up in the rafters and see her number with the All-American labels,” said Herron. “Those banners prove how great of a player and coach she is.”

Schmidt, who has been coaching at Washburn for four years, enjoys working with the athletes and sharing her knowledge with the team.

“When I played, my work ethic along with my natural ability helped our team excel,” said Schmidt. “The game never felt as a chore and I just loved playing volleyball.”

Herron said when Schmidt was in her junior year in 2004 against Rockhurst University, she recorded 29 kills in a five game match that the Lady Blues finished with a victory.

“Nothing was going to prevent her from losing that match,” Herron said. “It was textbook on how a hitter should player their position.”

Schmidt’s success both on the court and coaching has

trickled down to the current Lady Blues. Ashley Shepard, senior hitter has learned a lot through Schmidt on how to prepare before, during and after the game because of Schmidt’s leadership as a coach and player.

“Since Dani was such a great player, she knows from experience how to coach us in a way we can relate,” said Shepard.

Schmidt’s playing style could be described as never being too high or too low. Her even-keel personality helped her success on and off the court and brought her closer to her teammates.

“I wasn’t always vocal, but I tried to lead by example, said Schmidt. “I did make sure I got to know all my teammates on a personal level and let them know I was always there for all of them.”

The Lady Blues travel to San Antonio next weekend for the St. Mary’s University tournament with their first game against Southwestern Oklahoma State this Friday at 12:30 p.m. Schmidt expects the team to excel while taking the tournament and season in stride.

“We preach taking one game at a time and if we can do that this season and in conference, we should have a great shot at accomplishing our goals,” Schmidt said.

Luke Schuckman is junior management major. Reach him at luke. schuckman@washburn.edu.

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Carrying the load: Vershon Moore runs the ball against Colorado School of Mines. He ran 218 yards on 24 carries and one touchdown in the Ichabods win.

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“He’s kind of the go-to guy right now,” said Simoneau.

“We worked in the summer a lot and he’s my roommate so we’d come off the field quite a bit.

He does a nice job of getting open and he runs crisp, smooth routes and I kinda know where he’s going to be so we’ve got that connection.”

On the defensive side of the ball, there were things for Schurig to smile about. The Ichabods forced five turnovers of their own and tallied six sacks on Clay Garcia, Oredigger quarterback, including a fourth quarter sack by Jahmil Taylor, a sophomore linebacker, which resulted in a fumble recovery

by Marty Pfannenstiel, a junior linebacker, and sealed the final score.

“I think we got good pressure on the quarterback here and there,” said Michael Wilhoite, senior linebacker.

“We rallied to the ball, players stayed positive, we picked each other up throughout the game. I mean, we made little mistakes here and there but players were always confident, coming back to the bench, helping each other out, correcting the mistakes and going out and continuing to play football.”

Wilhoite, who had two sacks and a forced fumble, made his return to Washburn football after missing the 2009 season with a stress fracture in his right leg. Though he typically plays

linebacker, Wilhoite made appearances at the defensive end position against Colorado School of Mines.

“Work ethic, man,” said Wilhoite. “I’ve worked real hard over the summer. I think it’s a lot of work ethic and a lot of my teammates and coaches putting me in the right spots. Coach Brown came up with the idea to put me at that D-end position and it’s helped a lot. When I play that D-end, it helps when I have my outside linebackers or defensive tackles taking up those other offensive linemen and freeing me up.”

Though the defense had several setbacks against the Orediggers, Wilhoite’s emotion toward playing Abilene Christian is anything but worried.

“I’m excited as heck,” said Wilhoite. “It’s gonna be awesome. It’s not often you get to start off the season with one of the best teams in the country. In the past couple of years we’ve played Pitt State, Northwest and Omaha at the end of the season, who are our better competition. This year, we get to go right into it. We get to put everything we have into this week and then the next week grab a bye and get the rest and recover. We’re excited to see what we’re really made of.”

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

Intramurals a fun, healthy choice Sam Sayler WASHBURN REVIEW

From flag football to badminton to Guitar Hero and sports trivia, several options are available for students looking to have fun and possibly learn valuable lessons with intramurals at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center this semester.

“There’s a wide variety of reasons why we have intramurals on campus,” said John Cummings, assistant director of intramurals and rock wall at the SRWC. “One of the biggest reasons is just student interactions. It allows new students and returning students to make relationships and bond with other students on campus.

Hopefully, they’re meeting new people and not just associating with the same people over and over again.

By getting involved at the SRWC it helps students become more active. Going to the rec to workout or play intramural sports, as opposed to sitting in a classroom the entire day or studying the entire day, gets the body active to match the activeness of the mind and is a healthy choice.

Co-curricular learning takes place in intramurals, as well. A lot of conflict resolution, a lot of time-management skills are learned beacuse students have to learn to balance priorities.

Students need to have a balance between their academics and intramural teams. Learn-

ing these life lessons can be an important skill when a student enters the workforce.

Aside from learning something new and making friends, Cummings also mentioned a more obvious benefit from playing sports.

“Staying active is definitely important,” said Cummings.

“We have a lot of high school athletes who come from playing a lot of sports and practicing a lot in high school, and then they come to college, and they don’t have that same interaction. So intramurals allows high-school athletes and non-high-school athletes to have that competitiveness and keep those competitive events in their life.”

A student can also be involved in intramurals and just have a fun time.

The directors stress important reasons to play intramural sports, including having fun and relieving the stress from work, school and family.

Bluml also makes a point that students who participate in intramurals may, but not necessarily will, be able to take a fun college activity into a bright future.

“Research shows that students who get actively engaged in college do better in school than those that don’t,” said Bluml. “And by ‘do better,’ I mean they get better grades, and they persist to graduation at higher rates. Certainly, we’re not saying there’s a cause-andeffect relationship there. However, the same types of students

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that take care of themselves, remain active, do things that are healthy in nature are the same types of students who do well in school and graduate from college.”

Bluml also emphasized developing transferable skills that you need to succeed in life.

These are skills that employers are looking for while hiring.

Communication skills are very important to develop as well as meeting deadlines. Team captains have to make sure that everyone on their team gets to the game on time and has to communicate so the team can play.

Sophomore Cody Hicks, who played intramurals last year and plans to play again, explains why he enjoys it so much and shares a favorite memory from last year.

“I get a thrill out of hanging out with friends and a kick out of getting a W, aka win,” said Hicks. “In one of our basketball games, we almost got in a fight, so just try to have fun and not get in a fight.”

Sam Sayler is an undecided sophomore. Reach him at samuel. sayler@washburn.edu.

New coach, high hopes for cheer squad Hannah Cockerill WASHBURN REVIEW The Lady Blues and Ichabods athletic teams are starting their regular practices and it is no different for the Washburn Cheer Squad. The squad is making strides to change with better activities and ideas than in the past.

As the new year begins, many things are different including a new coach, Hallie Godfrey. She is has experience in cheerleading and has a lot of different activities going on.

Godfrey expects a lot out of this years squad and has big plans for lots of changes.

“It’s a big improvement, big change,” Godfrey said.

“The group has been great, now we are just working to build the program back up.”

In years past, Washburn was considered to be a true competitor when they went to local and bigger competitions.

In recent years the squad hasn’t gone but Godfrey said that next year the squad would be working toward winning local competitions. Before Godfrey came to Washburn she coached in Lawrence, was

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Need a strong base: Washburn students show their stunting stuff in cheer tryouts. The cheerleading squad has high expectations for a new season with a new coach. a choreographer, was part of the National Cheerleading Association and she had a gym in Lawrence called G-Force.

Godfrey still has the gym but now she and her husband have brought G-Force to Topeka too.

The team members are very grateful to have a coach with so much experience.

“Our new coach is very

experienced, she’s awesome,” said Megan Peraita, a captain.

Training started in the summer with weekend workouts that were held from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. with breaks for meals.

These workouts consisted of running, fitness testing and cheering. Since classes have started they are practicing on Tuesdays and Thursdays

bleed blue and red, but I want those Washburn students, those kids who aren’t 21 to come enjoy our games too. We can’t do that without a complete experience.”

Reading with the RoadRunners and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Northeast Kansas Get Fit Program are ways the team plans to raise visibility. Topeka also hosts the 2012 NAHL Robertson Cup, which is a round robin tournament to determine the league champion, which could bring $2.5 million into the capital city, according to Logue.

As the season progresses and their goals begin to materialize, the organization

will keep working harder. They have established a connection between the dimensions of the team that will keep pushing them.

“We work so hard as a team.

I don’t think that the coaches think they’re any better than us and we don’t think we’re any better than them,” said Logue.

“That’s what’s so awesome about our office, why I think our team does so well, because we all feed off each other. We all just appreciate everything each one of us does so much.

“It’s such a circle of working together, and it’s awesome. It keeps us all going.

I’ve never seen an office work so well together.”

The RoadRunners play

in Petro Dance Studio. On Wednesday evenings, the squad has open gym that is to help with recruitment.

Community involvement is another focus for the team this season.

Community involvement can be positive for the cheerleaders and those involved that is why Godfrey is planning activities for the squad that includes the Topeka community. There is a Cupcake Competition that is held in the mall annually that the squad is going to participate in this year and hopefully years to come.

Also, the cheerleaders will be trying to encourage young and teenage girls to either join a cheerleading squad or continue to be on one.

“Being involved in the community, working with younger individuals to build a strong connection with the community is important,” said Godfrey. “By making connections in the community this also helps draw fans to Washburn sports whether it be football, basketball, soccer, and much more. Our primary duty is to work the crowd.”

Hannah Cockerill is freshman social work major. Reach her at hannah.cockerill@washburn.edu.

Winter, spring sports Front office preparing for new season start preseason training HOCKEY: Continued from page A5 Luke Schuckman WASHBURN REVIEW

With fall sports under way, winter and spring sports are continually training for the upcoming seasons.

The offseason sports include men and women’s basketball and softball and baseball in the spring.

Head men’s basketball coach Bob Chipman believes the Ichabods have a great shot at having a memorable season.

“We beat some of the top teams in America last year and we return all of those players,” said Chipman. “Also we have some newcomers coming in and should fit nicely into our system.”

Both basketball teams have been playing pickup games along with lifting in the new weight room. The men’s team starts 6 a.m. workouts this week while the Lady Blues also have morning conditioning “The girls have been working hard on and off the court,” said Ron McHenry, head women’s basketball coach. “We

pride ourselves in taking care of school along with ball and the players will need to buy into our system.”

The softball team starts fall practice on Sept. 1. Coach Lisa Carey also has the softball team doing the P90x workout that should prove beneficial for the upcoming season.

“The P90x should help our conditioning, quickness and core and all of those assets are vital to becoming a championship softball team,” said Carey.

The baseball team has started playing long ball catch on the field and taking indoor hitting in the batting cage. Jeremy Heeke, a junior pitcher believes this year the Ichabods can be back to where they want to be in the conference standings.

“We are preaching on coming together as one as a team this year,” said Heeke. “If everyone does their part it could make for a championship-type season.”

Luke Schuckman is junior management major. Reach him at luke. schuckman@washburn.edu.

which is expected to change this year with the possible installation of TV’s broadcasting the game as it happens, according to Montgomery.

“My goal for this season is for our fans to say ‘well, I don’t know or remember who won that game, but I had such a great time,’” said Logue. “That’s the most important thing because I don’t know hockey very well, but throughout the season, I grew to love hockey. I still couldn’t tell you what slashing meant but it doesn’t matter.

“That’s the fan that I want to have coming back and forth to our games. We have great fans that love hockey and

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Richard Kelly is a senior mass media and social work major.

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New artwork brings new sights to Washburn

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Dead Reckoning: This piece was created by Greg Bailey, a Connecticut artist. Dead Reckoning is located on the north side of Morgan Hall. .

Taylor Jaimes WASHBURN REVIEW For 14 years Washburn University has been aquiring new statues all over campus.

This year Washburn received five new statues this to join the two statues that were received in 2009. The statues come from all over the world via various artists.

“This year there were 30 pieces submitted to be judged,”

said Cindi Morrison, director of Mulvane Art Museum. “I was a judge and Larry D. Peters was also a judge. Each juror has a different background, taste, likes and dislikes.”

Dead Reckoning was created by Greg Bailey from Uncasville, Conn. This artwork was created with laminated resin and fiberglass. “Dead Reckoning” is located on the north side of Morgan Hall.

Trapezoids, another artwork, located on the southwest

side of Morgan, is made of steel and stones. Joe Forrest Sackett, who resides in Albuquerque, N.M, created the sculpture.

In an upcoming brochure of campus artwork, “Trapeziods consists of fifteen individual steel trapezoidal plates, each with different dimensions. It was challenging to create,” said Forrest Also located at the southwest corner of Morgan is Metal Response, a piece created by Bill Vielehr from Boulder, Colo.

Metal Response is made of cast and fabricated aluminum.

Leo was created using all bronze by Pokey Park from Tucson, Ariz. This artwork is sited in front of Memorial Union. Leo started as a very small, two-inch bronze sketch in 1995.

“Leo has grown into a dignified creature that represents a constellation,” said Park, in literature about the campus artwork.

Beth Nybeck from Kansas City, Mo. created Submerged.

This sculpture is made of stainless steel, and is located outside the north end of the Mabee Library.

“Washburn University is a great place for people to walk and enjoy outdoors,” said Morrison “The community, students and faculty enjoy walking around campus looking at the artwork and scenery.”

One of the interesting displays was created with six tons of tree branches, no nails, no screws and no wires.

Topiary with a Twist was new last year and was created

by Patrick Dougherty from Chapel Hill, N.C. The piece resides at the southwest corner of the Mulvane Art Museum.

Another piece from last

year that will be staying one to adorn the campus with. more year is Lantern Light. It “I enjoy walking to my was created by Ye Yushan from classes and looking at all the Beijing, China. interesting artwork,” said Erika The sculpture is made of Herring, freshman. “All of them metal with a stainless steel base are different, but I definitely and is located in front of Hen- have my favorites.” derson. Ye has completed more than 100 pieces in the last 40 years.”

“It’s a great opportunity for Taylor Jaimes is a freshman nursartists to show their work and ing major. Reach her at taylor. potentially have someone pur- jaimes.@washburn.edu. chase it,” said Morrison Lantern Light will such an example of a piece being purchased by a place on Kansas Ave. and will be delivered there at the end of this year.

S t u dents also feel an appreciation for all the art that WashPhoto by Brittany Pugh, Washburn Review burn and the Mulvane Trapezoids: This piece was made from steel and have worked stones. Joe Forest, Albuquerque, N.M., is the artist..

Michael Hager: Artist, professor, exhibit preparer

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Professor and Alum: Hager teaches sculpture and printmaking at the art department. He got his BFA from Washburn in 1992.

Kate Fechter WASHBURN REVIEW

Michael Hager teaches sculpture and printmaking at Washburn University and is also the exhibit preparer at the Mulvane Museum of Art. He also creates art of his own and

is the first of many local artists who will be profiled this semester.

“I had artistic talent since I was three years old,” said Hager. “I was told I made my own coloring books because the other coloring books were boring to me.”

Hager was born in 1953.

His father worked at Boeing, an airplane manufacturer in Wichita, Kansas, designing 747s. After his father was laid off, with thousands of others at the time, the family moved to Topeka, and his father worked for the state.

“I was the youngest of four kids,” said Hager. “I am really the black sheep. I am the only one with an undergraduate and graduate degree, and the only artist. There were musicians in the family, but no one else does visual arts, that I know of.”

Hager attended French Junior High, which is now known as French Middle School in To-

Photo courtesy of www.michaelhagerstudios.com

“Breaker”: This piece is made out of woodcut prints on paper mounted on boxes Hager constructed. “Breaker” was one of the more recent pieces posted on Hager’s Website.

peka. That was when he met art its own sake than for a grade.

At that point, it went from a teacher and mentor, Ed Balda.

“He is pretty big in the project for class to a work of community and just retired,” art. You usually ease into it, but said Hager. “For about a two with me it was an a-ha moment, year period he focused on me, a Eureka moment.”

After Hager got serious, and really got me interested in the art professors at Washburn, art.”

In high school, Hager was now his current and former colpushed towards technical draft- leagues, started encouraging ing. He received his associates him to go to graduate school. in technical drafting at VO Hager attended the University Tech, now Washburn Tech, and of Iowa and received his masthen worked in technical draft- ters in fine arts.

“They had, at that time, ing for the next few years folthe number one printmaking lowing.

“I started going to college program in the country according to ‘USA at Pittsburg Today’ and State Univer- “ ‘World Resity in 1986,” My work is port,’” said said Hager. continuous. I Hager.

“It was then I don’t do stuff that Followrealized their ing graduate commercial is just sitting there school, Hager graphics demoved back partment - Michael Hager to Topeka wasn’t what Art professor, and temporarI thought. InWashburn University worked for stead of com” ily nine months mercial art, at the Kansas commercial State Historigraphics was how to run a print press, cal Society. He then worked for the Sabatini Art Gallery at the like newspapers.”

At that time, Pittsburg Topeka and Shawnee County was going thru an economic Public Library. At this same depression, so Hager came time, he began working for back to Topeka and started Washburn as an adjunct professor. studying at Washburn.

“The library needed me After two semesters at Washburn, Hager got serious during the day,” said Hager. about art.

“That is why sculpture is taught “It was three in the on Monday and Wednesday morning in the printmaking nights.” room,” said Hager. “I was After leaving the library, standing on a stool, looking Hager began working at the down at a print and I realized I Mulvane during the day. He would rather finish the print for now works days at the Mulva-

ne, and teaches sculpture as an said Hager. “Being an artist is adjunct professor on Monday not about making art. It’s about and Wednesday nights in the art the mindset and thinking involved. The whole idea of seebuilding.

Hager spends time creating ing something and knowing it’s his own works of art and has a going to be something else is Website where his pieces can be difficult for me.”

Hager enjoys art history viewed. His Website is www. for the philosophy involved. michaelhagerstudios.com.

“My work is continuous,” Hager says his favorite artists said Hager. “I don’t paint. I and pieces “shift,” and he is don’t draw. I don’t do stuff that often influenced by what he is is just sitting there and doing it. reading. He says that Richard I do physical stuff. I have to be Serra and Arthur Stackhouse influence his work and are conwalking around.”

Hager also explained that stant standards.

“When people ask me why he likes to be aware of his surI do art, I tell them I can’t not roundings while working.

“To me, getting in the do art,” said Hager. “That’s like zone, something all artists try to asking me why I breathe.” do, is distractive,” said Hager.

“I like to know what is going on around me. It influences my Kate Fechter is a junior psycholart.” ogy/ art major. Reach her at kate.

Hager feels that his back- fechter-stamper@washburn.edu. ground in technical drafting has a huge influence on his artwork, and also admits that the artist mindset did not hit him until he was in graduate school.

“When I was in undergrad, I did shallow, geometric Photo courtesy of www.michaelhagerstudios.com stuff based “Pusher”: This sculpture, “Pusher” is one of many on past featured on Hager’s Website. Hager said on his site movements that this piece is a nod to Richard Serra, one of his that I liked,” influences.

Adam answers questions about smelly new roommates Adam Hirsh WASHBURN REVIEW DearAdam, I am a freshman at Washburn and have moved into the dorms. My roommate and I get along fairly well but he smells

like he rolled in something dead! How do I let him know he needs to do something about his rank body odor? He’s cool otherwise. Any tips? This is embarrassing!

Student Donning a Gas Mask

Dear Donning, First, let your roommate know that World War One has ended and that Mustard Gas is not used anymore.

You have a couple of options. First, Febreze solves everything.

If that doesn’t work, you

can subtly hint to your roommate that their BO is causing you to come down with a case of bulimia by saying “Oh, I found this great new deodorant called Certain Dry.” Sometimes people with BO simply don’t know. Approaching them about it in a nice way

and making some suggestions on product’s to use may help the situation.

If that doesn’t work, I suggest starting to dress like Christina Aguilera in her music video “Not myself tonight.” That would definitely make your roommate want to change their

housing options.

Sincerely, Adam Adam Hirsh is a senior communications major. Email your questions to him at dear.adam1@ gmail.com.

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Everybody loves Karaoke Top City Thursdays downtown Patricia Peterson WASHBURN REVIEW

Whether it’s singing a favorite song or listening to a not so in-tune person trying to sing, karaoke can be amusing for some. Topeka has many opportunities throughout the week for karaoke, and in some cases prizes to win as well.

Firehouse Karaoke will host a karaoke contest September through November that consists of thirteen qualifying rounds. With a $5 entry fee for each date, particpants only have to win one local round to qualify for the semifinals, which will be held Nov. 13 at Stingers, 2335 N.W. Clay St..

Skinny’s, located near Gage Boulevard and Huntoon St., has karaoke every Wednesday and Thursday nights, with a contest on Wednesday.

The prize is usually a $20 gift card towards a purchase

at a local Topeka business, but five singers are needed before the contest can start.

Lamont Jackson and Mark Garcia usually run the karaoke at Skinny’s. They keep the karaoke going whether it is a packed house or completely vacant.

“I enjoy good clean music,” said Lamont Jackson, professional karaoke director. “Never in my life have I not sung if it was a dead or a packed house.”

Jackson has traveled around the U.S. singing karaoke and won, Most Promising Adult Male from USA World Showcase at the MGM Las Vegas.

Jackson practices singing all types of music. He enjoys karaoke because he never knows what audience members will want to hear. From country to rock and roll, to gangster rap, the variety is all encompassing.

“I try to learn two new songs a week,” said Jackson “I try a variety of music so I can cater to everybody.”

Karaoke began in Japan in the 1980s, as something for business people to do when they got off of work and had a couple beers at the local bar.

“Karaoke is supposed to be fun,” said Jackson. “You don’t [have to] be good at it!”

Patricia Peterson is a .writer for the Washburn Review. Reach her at patricia.peterson@washburn. edu

Elise Barnett WASHBURN REVIEW

The downtown area of Topeka has entered a period of renaissance. The evidence of which can be seen on Thursday nights thanks to the creation of Top City Thursdays.

After various Topeka organizations decided that a prosperous and happening downtown was a must to attract new business, Downtown Topeka Inc. put plans into action. “We were getting a lot of messages on our Facebook page as well as on the phone,” said Laurel Leamon, Downtown Topeka Inc. Director of Events. “People had this idea about downtown that there was never anything open.”

When the planning originally began, Leamon recognized that a few businesses were already staying open a little bit later on Thursdays.

“We thought, well, why don’t we try it for three months to see if the downtown businesses would like to do a big marketing push to try and get people to see that downtown is open,” said Leamon . “We asked the all the businesses if they’d like to stay open on Thursdays, and they all did.”

Downtown Topeka Inc. quickly partnered with Seveneightfive magazine and Top City Thursdays was born.

Downtown Topeka Inc. knew it could handle relations with the local businesses, but getting local bands and street entertainment involved was a better job

for seveneightfive.

“They said, ‘we know some people that might be willing to come out and play,’”said Leamon. “They called the first people and now people call us.”

Now, each Thursday night Kansas Avenue is host to a wide variety of local entertainment, from belly dancers to classic rock ’n’ roll inspired bands like Chris Aytes and the Good Ambition. Excited about their first night performing at Top City Thursdays, the band was relaxed and ready to play, despite that they had yet to find a reliable power source for their equipment.

“We were down here last week listening to another guy,” said Renelle Aytes, drummer and wife of Chris Aytes. “We ran into the coordinator and she checked us out on MySpace and she liked us and told us to come over here tonight.”

When asked to describe their music Renelle said “rock ‘n’ roll, various influences but good fun, loud and upbeat.”

“It’s kinda hard to nail us down to any specific genre,” said Josh Hartranft, bass player in the band. Whatever the genre, if you’re looking for some roaring electric guitar and original lyrics, then look for Chris Aytes and the Good Ambition downtown.

Although up and coming musicians may be excited about the increased foot and vehicular traffic generated by Top City Thursdays, they are not the only ones. Local businesses have reported a definite

increase in sales to the event coordinators and are excited about what the event is doing for the community.

“I think it’s a really good thing,” said Diana Harvey of Hazel Hill Chocolate. “A lot more people are coming down just to see what’s downtown and it gives them a day to do it and it gives them a reason to come downtown. It’s helped a lot of the businesses.”

From 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday nights, the downtown area is alive with culture, local flavor and custom shops. Originally, Top City Thursdays was supposed to last until the end of September but the event is doing so well that they are extending its exhibition into the fall.

Next year, they plan to have the dates coincide with the Topeka Farmer’s Market.

“We have plans to make it bigger and better and more entertaining,”said Leamon.

Downtown Topeka Inc. also plans to focus certain Top City nights on local charities such as the United Way. There is a little bit of everything in the downtown area of Topeka which creates a low competition, welcome type of atmosphere worth experiencing.

“The businesses really want each other to do well,” Leamon said. “It’s really more like a neighborhood.”

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

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