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Not easy being green Board of Regents has budget uncertainties

portant than your additional expenses,” said Storey.

There are a few choices used to tighten the budget’s belt, such as no Budget is a frustrating word for pay increase for last three years, raismany currently and Washburn is no ing tuition, early retirement plan, and exception. not filling positions that open up at the The Washburn University budget university. faces challenges. The economic down“One thing that we didn’t do and turn has impacted budget since some always try not to do is layoffs,” said of Washburn’s revenue is derived from Storey. “[Employees are] part of the city sales tax.

Washburn family as we call it.

Bob Storey, a member of WashWashburn University’s budget is burn’s Board of Regents, knows that at about $75 million and Washburn has this point, it’s unable to tell how much an auxiliary of about six million. It money the university will bring in due also a reserve fund over nine million to sales tax. dollars and the Board of Regents has “We receive about 22 percent a contingency fund of over a million from sales tax and that’s something dollars. you don’t know until it’s “That is for rainy BUDGET reported in early fall,” days and we have rainy said Storey. days,” said Storey.

FACTORS Since sales tax, and “There’s a national avstudent enrollment are erage, of probably a unknown for the coming year, the bud- school our size with our budget, four get has projections on what those will to five million should be held in rebring in. Student enrollment brings in serve, and we have nine. We keep it revenue as tuition and fees. The im- pretty safe.” portance of enrollment is also a big The Board encourages students to concern for the Board of Regents. get involved.

The board is always conscious of “We would like to have [students] enrollment, Storey said. If enrollment come to our board meetings, particuis down, then Washburn has to look at larly budget meetings and ask queshow much money was lost. tions,” said Storey.

One of the biggest challenges uni. versities have is retention. Like all other schools, Washburn is rated nationally in regard to the percentage of students that graduate. Students that come and leave without graduating Peter Newman is a senior biology major.

Reach him at peter.newman@washburn. also impact tuition and fees.

“Retention is one of the biggest edu. things out there,” said Storey. Where enrollment will be in a year or two years is a consideration for the budget, especially when tuition and fees account for about 47 percent of the revenue to Washburn.

Heavy snowfall like last season and the extra snow removal maintenance that accompanies it can take a toll on the budget but Storey said the Board of Regents had a good feel for potential expenses and builds that into the budget.

“That’s not usually a problem.

Your decline in revenue is more imGraphic by Regina Budden, Washburn Review

Peter Newman WASHBURN REVIEW

Photo by Josh Rouse, Washburn Review

Let’s Get Trashed: Washburn University students have many areas on campus to recycle their paper, plastic, and cardboard as well as nearby areas to recycle glass. However, students don’t realize there are strict guidelines that must be followed for recycling to occur.

If these are not followed, the once thought recyclable material is thrown away. the campus recycled those; however, since the machines now carry plastic the campus has switched to recycling bottles instead,” While the amount of trash varies throughout the year, events like football or basketball games typically generate more garbage. “[A rough estimate would be] around 2,000 pounds a day,” said Christina Butler Jauken.

WASHBURN REVIEW Jauken says that although there is no way to know for sure, approximateWhen the trend of recycling and ly half of the garage could probably be preserving the earth started, Washburn recycled if proper disposal measures University wanted to improve on its were taken.

“Students here on campus have recycling efforts. containers in “The recythe hallways cling program “ where you can has come a long Students here on put bottles, the way since it was campus have containers classrooms have started around in the hallways where a place to recy2000,” said Mike cle paper,” said Jauken, facilities you can put bottles.

Jauken. services chief of The classrooms have a Often, the grounds keepplace to recycle paper. problem that proing. “Washburn hibits the reducUniversity has - Mike Jauken tion of waste is several recycling Facility services not the students bins including a Washburn University or faculty’s uncardboard, pa” willingness to reper and bottle cycle, but comes bin all of which are located behind Henderson Learn- from well-meaning recyclers.

“Let’s say people are putting paing Center. When the soda machines on campus had the aluminum cans per [into a recycling bin]. Then some-

Student effort to recycle sometimes frustrated by strict guidelines, careless disposal

body will come along and throw a couple pop cans and some candy bar wrappers in there [also], and etc. that doesn’t belong in there and the bin becomes, in a sense, contaminated,” said Jenken.

This then in turn leaves the janitors with no choice but to throw everything away. Some of it may be due to laziness. “[Those who throw trash into the recycling bin] are just looking for a place to get rid of the candy bar wrapper and any container that looks halfway a little bit like trash they throw it in,” said Jauken.

In order to recycle cardboard it can’t have food on or in it. Pizza boxes that still have cheese stuck to the bottom makes them unusable. Bottles can be recycled even though they have held liquids, but should be emptied into a sink or trash can before recycling.

[The staff and students] do a tremendous job [recycling]. The recycling program on campus is pretty darn good, though there is always room for improvement. It is real important for people to put stuff in the right container,” said Jaukin.

Christina Butler is a freshman mass media major. Reach her at christina.butler@ washburn.edu.

Longtime faculty notes changes at WU Kelsie O’Connell WASHBURN REVIEW

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rect from high school students,” said Prasch.

In addition to a different looking student body, the average age of students on campus in 1997 was nearly 26 or 27 years of age, according to Prasch.

“There were a lot more non-traditional students,” said Prasch.

Prasch also noted that a majority students were only part-time, which

September 15th • 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Memorial Union • Washburn Room -Free Admission

-Prize Drawings

-Open to the Public

-Informational Booths

-Various Exhibitors from the Community

This event is designed to promote a community of wellness.

For more information visit: http://www.washburn.edu/main/studentlife/SRWC/employee-wellness

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Learn about the First Friday Artwalk.

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entailed a tough job market. Washburn was the first school to offer Prasch a full-time job.

As school gets back on track, faSince then the school has been miliar faces fill the halls of Washburn. through many changes in the past 10 Among those many faces is Thomas years with things like the building of Prasch, professor of history the Living Learning Center and department chair. in 2001. Prasch has noticed CAMPUS Prasch began his teacha few changes himself. ing career part-time at Indi- TRANSITION “I think the biggest ana University before comsingle change has been ing to Washburn University in 1997. that shift in terms of the basic student At the time being a history professor body; a new emphasis on younger, di-

Washburn Wellness Fair

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News • Wednesday, September 8, 2010

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The Bod Beat

Internet censorship topic alendar of Constitution Day lecture

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Wednesday, Sept. 8 Career and Graduate Fair Lower Level, Petro Allied Health Center 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

German Conversation Table Rice Room, Memorial Union 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 9 Sorority recruitment - House tours night Shawnee Room, Memorial Union 5 to 9:30 p.m.

Lady Blues soccer Moore Bowl, Yager Stadium 6 p.m.

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

Play, “Art” Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre, Garvey Fine Arts Center, Washburn University 7:30 p.m Friday, Sept. 10 Sorority recruitment - Philanthropy night Shawnee Room, Memorial Union 5 to 9:30 p.m.

Play, “Art” Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre, Garvey Fine Arts Center, Washburn University 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 11 Sorority recruitment - Preference event Shawnee Room, Memorial Union 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Lady Blues soccor Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl 1 p.m.

Sorority recruitment - Bid day Henderson 100 5 p.m.

Play, “Art” Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre, Garvey Fine Arts Center, Washburn University 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 12 Play, “Art” Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre, Garvey Fine Arts Center, Washburn University 7:30 p.m.

Red Green Topeka West High School, 2001 S.W. Fairlawn Rd 7 p.m.

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PRESS RELEASE

“Censoring the Internet” will be the topic of a Constitution and Citizenship Day presentation at noon, Friday, Sept.

17, in room 100 of Henderson Learning Resources Center, Washburn University.

The public is welcome and no admission is charged.

The purpose of Constitution and Citizenship Day is to honor and celebrate the privileges and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship for both native-born and naturalized citizens, while commemorating the creation and signing of the supreme law of our land.

The speaker will be Derek Bambauer, an associate professor at Brooklyn (N.Y.) Law School, where he teaches Internet and intellectual property law.

He has published articles on intellectual property, information control and health law and has written technical articles on data recovery, fault tolerance and deployment of software upgrades.

Bambauer has presented on issues including spam and Internet filtering in both technical and policy settings,

model laws for spam regulation and China’s online controls. He is also one of the authors of “Info/Law,” a blog that addresses Internet law, intellectual property and information law.

A former principal systems engineer at Lotus Development Corp. (part of IBM), Bambauer spent two years as a research fellow at the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School.

At Berkman, he was a member of the OpenNet Initiative, an academic consortium that tests and studies Internet censorship in countries such as China, Iran and Vietnam.

In 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt designated the third Sunday in May as I Am an American Day. The observance, as stated by Roosevelt, was to honor those who have recently become members of our body politic, and at the same time reaffirm our allegiance to the principles of American citizenship.

He called upon federal, state and local officials, as well as patriotic and civic organizations, to hold exercises designed to impress upon our citizens, both native-born and

naturalized, the privileges of their new status in our democracy and their responsibility for building this nation’s security and advancing its welfare.

In 1952, President Harry S. Truman signed a bill that renamed the holiday Citizenship Day and moved the observance to Sept. 17, the date the Constitution was signed in 1787.

Following the passage of a joint resolution in 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaimed the week beginning Sept. 17 and ending Sept.

23 each year as Constitution Week.

In 2004, Sen. Robert C. Byrd (D-WV) entered an amendment, known as Public Law 108-477, to the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2005 that changed the name of the Sept. 17 holiday to “Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.” The public is also invited to hear the arguments in three Kansas Court of Appeals cases at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. that day in Henderson 100.

Cameras are not permitted in the room when the Court of Appeals hears arguments from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Mulvane shows contemporary printmaking PRESS RELEASE “The Printed Image 3,”a national, juried, biannual exhibition brings the best in contemporary printmaking to Topeka in an exhibition opening Oct. 1 at the Mulvane Art Museum at Washburn University and Oct. 2 at the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery at the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library.

Both locations will feature the exhibition through Jan. 16, 2011. No admission is charged at either location.

Juror Endi Poskovic accepted 87 works by 59 artists (19 from Kansas) from 322 entries submitted by 61 artists from 29 states. A native of Bosnia, Poskovic is known for his bold and dramatic woodcuts that mix narrative and memory landscapes from personal and social histories.

He teaches in the School of Art and Design at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Exhibition events:

Juror’s Talk with Endi Poskovic, 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 30, Marvin Auditorium, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library.

First Friday Art Walk opening reception, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 1, Mulvane Art Museum and Sabatini Gallery, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library.

Artists’ Recognition and Awards Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 1, Mulvane Art Museum The Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, Oct. 2, 2010, to Jan. 16, 2011.

“Under Pressure,” printmaking demonstration by Michael Hager, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 26, room 20, Mulvane Art Museum (lower level).

Pat Nobo: Monotype Workshop, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 10, Sabatini Gallery, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library. For ages 12 and older; space is limited; registration required. Reservations: 580-4515 “Conversations: Connecting

Art to Our Lives” gallery talk, noon, Tuesday, Nov. 9, first floor galleries, Mulvane Art Museum First Friday Art Walks, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 5 and Friday, Dec. 3, Mulvane Art Museum and Sabatini Gallery, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library.

This exhibit and related programs are sponsored by The Friends of the Library and the Friends of the Mulvane Art Museum. The exhibit at the Mulvane Art Museum is also sponsored in part by AT&T, The Real Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.com. Admission is free.

For information, call 785-6701124 or go to www.washburn. edu/mulvane/.

Topeka Shawnee County and Public Library admission is free. It is located inside the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th.

Call 785-580-4515 to arrange a guided tour or visit www.tscpl. org/gallery.

Sororities to host Go Greek Night

PRESS RELEASE

Washburn University sororities will host a Go Greek Night from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, in the Shawnee Room, Memorial Union.

Additionally, Washburn University sororities will host a house tours night from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, in the Shawnee Room, Memorial Union. Students will meet sorority women and get a tour of their facility.

Learn about the foundations each Washburn sorority supports in their fundraising and community service events at Philanthropy Night from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 10, in the Shawnee Room, Memorial Union.

Washburn University students who have received a bid to a sorority will join Washburn’s sorority community for the celebration of new members into their community from 5 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 11, in room 100, Henderson Learning and Re-

sources Center.

Students interested in learning more about Washburn’s sorority community or the Panhellenic community should register for recruitment at www.sororityrecruitment.com. The price to attend is $40.

For more information, contact Jessica Neumann at (785) 670-1722.

Washburn students help put on fashion show Richard Kelly WASHBURN REVIEW “Cute and Covered, Fly and Fit” fashion show will be Saturday at Asbury Mount Olive UMC Church, 1196 S.W. Buchanan St. It will be a back to school show put on by the children of the church and is put on by the Asbury Mount Olive’s After School Program.

Program director Katie Kincy will be heading the project and will receive help from three Washburn students

Brandon Trujillo, Angelique Flinn and Derek Koenigsdorf.

Koenigsdorf is a Bonner Honor Leader at the university.

The event will cost $8 and is open to the public. There will also be a 9/11 tribute put together on DVD by Koenigsdorf that will precede the fashion show.

Further questions can be sent to Asbury Mount Olive UMC Church at 785-232-6801.

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

Brown Bag lecture explores Scotland PRESS RELEASE “Travels Down the Long Isle: the Geography of the Outer Hebrides” will be discussed

by Tom Schmiedeler, professor, political science, at the Brown Bag International Lecture at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the International House, Washburn University.

What do Brochs, Black Houses, Machairs and Wee Frees have in common? They

are components of the distinctive physical and cultural geography of the Outer Hebrides, and the subject of this presentation on the Scottish archipelago fronting the North Atlantic some tens of miles off the northwest coast of Scotland.

The event is open to the public. The international programs office sponsors the series.

For information, call 785-6701051 or visit www.washburn. edu/iip.

Lean Six Sigma course provides management skills PRESS RELEASE The Lean Six Sigma: Yellow Belt is a foundation level course that provides a basic understanding of methodologies with the goal of improved project management skills, problem solving and more effective cross functional teams.

The course will also provide an understanding of the more advanced levels of Six Sigma knowledge and skills.

The course is appropriate for anyone working at any level within an organization and in

any industry, particularly those practitioners who are overseeing projects, looking for a formal improvement process, or looking for ways to improve customer satisfaction.

The course is at Washburn University Sept. 9 and 10 and early registration is encouraged as space is limited.

Enroll by calling 785-6701399 or visit www.washburn. edu/ao/professional_development/six-sigma/yellow-belt. html.

For more campus events, check:

www.washburnreview.org

President’s Press -paid for byWSGA-

Hello Washburn! Hope you enjoyed the Labor Day weekend.

It is so nice coming back and only having 4 days of classes to worry about. If you have tests this week, good luck! This is usually around that time that we start getting hit with the “first tests” in most classes... fun!

Tonight we will have our 2nd ‘Committees Night’ of the semester for WSGA. Sorority Recruitment starts today so good luck ladies on having a fun, successful week, and if you are considering going Greek, try it out and rush!!! It will be such a great experience and you will meet some amazing women. Also-- for the men- fraternity recruitment will be the following week so mark that on your calendars!

Our Fall athletic teams have started up their seasons and need your support. We will be having our Traditions Night Pep Rally NEXT Wednesday evening at 9pm at the football stadium.

There should be free food and tshirts so come support our teams!

Bring your family and friends!!

We currently are working on booking our Fall speaker for the Washburn Lecture Series. We will let you know who it will be as soon as we can! Last week, Safe

Ride started back up so if you are out late one night and have been drinking, PLEASE call Safe Ride and let them take you home. Also you may have noticed newspapers in the bins this week-- our Collegiate Readership program is up and going, so you now have access to your FREE copies of the Topeka Capital Journal, USA Today and the New York Times.

Join the Bod Squad if you have not yet done so. Contact Taylor McGown at taylormcgown@gmail.com. It is only $10 for a t-shirt and free food at all the different athletic events this year!

Enjoy the rest of your week, let us know if you have any ideas to make Washburn a better place, and as always, GO BODS!!

Caley Onek WSGA President caley.onek@gmail.com

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Wednesday, September 8, 2010 • News

Students create goals for organization advancements Robert Burkett WASHBURN REVIEW

With Washburn featuring an increasing diversity of choice in student organizations, an annual effort to strengthen campus community ties took place last week.

The Council of Organization Presidents (COPS) met last Monday and Tuesday evenings in the Kansas Room as a way to share information on many fronts.

“We use this event every year to promote unity and raise awareness to all the benefits that are out there for organizations on campus,” said Caley Onek, president Washburn Student Government Association (WSGA).

Informing the attending presidents and organizational representatives of the resources they can access, the meeting also served a dual purpose.

“In previous years we had [presidents of organizations] come in and and we would talk at [them], have [them] sign a piece of paper and then leave,” said Jessica Neumann, assistant director of student activities and Greek life. “We want to help make this a chance for you to network and get to know each other.”

In addition to the usual business of the meeting, a new incentive to increase involvement of organizations in philanthropy and promotion of Washburn was announced through a new award for involvement in the community.

“Career services worked with organizations to raise the profile of what it is that we do for students. This effort gave way to the, Commitment to Careers, award that is given annually to the organization most committed to careers and

Counseling services holds ADD/ADHD student workshop Kelsie O’Connell WASHBURN REVIEW

test taking times, and have a personal note-taker.

In addition to personal Washburn is doing its best study tips, Koelliker discussed to accommodate to students’ biological and physical health habits for the participants such needs.

An ADD/ADHD Work- as eating well, getting enough shop was hosted last Tuesday sleep, exercise, and medication.

The particiin order to pants filled help both diout charts, agnosed and which would undiagnosed You would apply help them students get for accomodations assess their organized own personal and ready through their needs. for the new office and get the Students school year. seemed a bit The work- documentation concerned shop was ran that you are now about their

by Marilynn ADD/ADHD K o e l l i k e r , diagnosed needs showdirector of ing up on counseling their college services.

- Marilyn Koelliker transcripts, T h e Counseling Services as well as exworkshop tra test taking began with time and hava brief overing a personal view of what ADD (Attention Deficit Dis- note-taker.

But Koelliker reassured order) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) students that records are strictare. Koelliker explained the ly confidential and nothing will symptoms of ADD along with show up on their transcript havthe three types. Students in the ing to do with ADD or ADHD. She plans on having more workshop had the opportunity to learn techniques that can workshops in the upcoming years. “I went off to some stimulate better learning.

Students at the workshop workshops to try to learn more had not been properly diagnosed about it. I did that and then with ADD or ADHD. But started offering this workshop Koelliker explained that stu- each semester,” said Koelliker.

Two students at the workdents can be diagnosed through student services on campus if shop have already made individual appointments. Students they so choose.

“You would apply for ac- with ADD or ADHD are welcommodations through their of- come to visit the Counseling fice, and get the documentation Services’ office for one-on-one that you are now diagnosed,” assistance. said Koelliker. “Each of you will have your own individual needs for ADD.” In some ADD instances, Kelsie O’Connell is a freshman students are allowed to use re- mass media major. Reach her at corders in class, have extended kelsie.oconnell@washburn.edu.

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Photo by Tesa DeForest, Washburn Review

Coming Together: Washburn students Ryan Calovich, Hong Nyugen, and Lucas Mullin are all looking towards the same goal of a better future for Washburn. Last week when the Council of Organization Presidents met, they discussed overall goals including greater philanthropy and understanding of funding for organizations. career services,” said James Barraclough, career services specialist.

After the career services presentation, Taylor McGown, budget director for WSGA, spoke about funding and what kind of steps that organizations need to take in order to obtain money from WSGA for the various activities that they want to pursue.

The meeting finished up with presidents moving around the room at timed intervals.

Each time a shift occurred a new topic was discussed at each table that ranged from marketing, contacting the appropriate people on campus when planning special events, to basic advice on recruitment and strengthening ties within each individual organization.

“We just hope that this will help build a stronger community at Washburn,” said Onek.

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

Farley, faculty discuss yearly goals for Washburn Robert Burkett WASHBURN REVIEW

Last Thursday, Washburn’s general faculty met for the first time in the 2010-2011 academic year. The meeting featured a plethora of different items and set the tone for the coming year.

Jerry Farley, Washburn University President, started off the meeting by speaking about the upcoming year and hitting the high points of electing a new general faculty secretary, Pat Munzer, who is chair of the

allied health department.

Moving onto other issues before the faculty, Farley recognized the heads of the search committees for replacements for the two administrative positions that were vacated by the resignation of Robin Bowen and Nancy Hill midway through the spring semester of 2010.

“We have been working hard throughout the summer on the hiring process,” said Jim Martin, chair of the Vice President for Administration and Treasurer search committee. “We originally started with

Photo by Robert Burkett, Washburn Review

Raising Valid Questions: While President Jerry Farley outlined some of his goals for the year and his means of accomplishing them, faculty also had ideas to bring up. Through their inquiries at the meeting, Washburn hopes to progress continually from the beginning of this semester.

Alluding to this point, the 30 candidates and are now focused on the three we have tar- president also mentioned the geted. Hopefully the process challenges of such a growth.

“This is the first year that I will come to a quick conclusion can recall that we’ve had a waitsoon.”

The replacement for Bo- ing list for on campus housing,” wen’s job was also proceed- said Farley.

After his opening remarks, ing forward as John Mullican, chair of the Vice President for Farley yielded the floor to NanAcademic Affairs search com- cy Tate, current interim-Vice mittee termed the process as, President of Academic Affairs “proceeding forward with pur- as she read from a prepared statement outlining her expecpose.”

Finalists for both positions tations for the coming school were scheduled to be on cam- year. The work ahead in changpus in the near future according ing the central mission of the university through the change to the committee chairs. to the five educaFarley then pivoted to the future as ENROLLMENT tional outcomes was a central point he spoke about one GROWTH Tate spoke about. of the other central “Today you will issues for Washburn: student recruitment and vote to replace the current nine general educational retention. skills with the proposed five “We have plans underway outcomes…that to implement more of our stra- educational tegic plan as we work to in- were created based on the crease student retention,” said information obtained thru faculty workshops,” said Tate.

Farley.

In describing Washburn’s “I’m actually excited about the new outcomes because they efforts, Farley also spoke about closely align with the outcomes the school’s efforts to decrease outlined by the Kansas Board what has been seen by the uni- of Regents which will be voting versity as a growing challenge on their set of outcomes at their from community colleges. upcoming September board “We have been working meeting.” towards phasing out the presence of community colleges in The outcomes as outlined Shawnee County high schools by Tate were what she termed, as they come into the schools to “more assessable” and will alteach courses that we should of- low for increased success of fer,” said Farley. “Some of the Washburn students. students we offer those courses Tate also went on to talk to will probably not come to about the improvement in inWashburn but some will and ternet technologies across the we shouldn’t pass on the oppor- campus. tunity to grow our presence in “Hopefully you will notice that regard.” less dead spots throughout the Farley also spoke briefly campus and increase in internet about new enrollment rates for traffic speed,” said Tate. this year. With numbers not Tate also spoke about her completely finalized, the presi- work with Washburn Student dent made mention of a double Government Association as she digit increase in the percent of urged faculty to utilize the Anwhat he termed, “straight from gel virtual classroom software high school students” as well to post and keep grades up to as a modest increase in transfer date for students to view. students.

Enhancing course content

through utilization of a newly proposed diversity calender was another issue that Tate spoke about briefly.

The other issue of interest both to faculty and perhaps students as well was a survey that Washburn was being asked to take part in called the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The survey is a way for Washburn to gauge how well engaged students are with the university and all it has to offer students.

The results are then used as a recruiting tool for Washburn to show prospective students and their parents. Traditionally seniors have scored well compared to freshman according to Tate who termed freshman as being “clueless” to the terminology used in the survey.

After Tate finished with her statement, the meeting agenda moved to a presentation on wellness for faculty and staff

by Celeste Hajek, coordinator at the Student Wellness Center.

After the wellness presentation, the old business of adopting the first portion of the new general education proposal was debated in a contentious debate in which various members of the faculty voiced concern over the piece meal nature in which the process was moving forward. With the main reservation revolving around what effect successive portions of the general education proposal might have on previously adopted portions of the plan.

After some speaking back and forth between opponents and proponents of the plan it was finally decided to send the proposal back to the academic affairs committee for further work.

The meeting was adjourned shortly afterwards.

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

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meant less campus activities available. But, coming here the same year as Jerry Farley, Washburn University President, Prasch had no idea about the administration prior to the current one.

The school has allowed Prasch room to grow with his teachings, including that of Victorian Britain and Europe. One of the perks of being a long-time faculty member is the opportunity to indulge on what Prasch noted as the, “Sweet Sabbatical,” developed by sisters with the last name of Sweet. Convinced that Washburn faculty did not get out enough, a fund was set up for faculty of more than three or more years to take a 60-day trip for research and educational purposes.

Prasch has made a total of three trips so far.

“It’s a good secret! I’ve done a lot of research as a result of that,” said Prasch.

Based on his previous ten years of knowledge, Prasch couldn’t much say exactly what might be in store for Washburn’s future.

“One of the great advantages of being a historian is that I deal with the past, and I don’t have to predict the future,” said Prasch. “So I’m going to resist a real firm answer, but I will say, broadly speaking, a couple things are real clear. One is that Washburn has a really refreshing collegiality among the faculty. I think that kind of opportunity will continue to exist.”

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

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Fair gives students chance to find new interests, majors Robert Burkett WASHBURN REVIEW

The Activities, Majors and Study Abroad fair gave student a taste of student life and opportunities on Washburn University’s campus.

The fair is an event that can appeal to a wide variety of students. Organizations and academic departments represent many different aspects of campus life. There are many different possibilities for students to choose from in both their extracurricular activities and in their focus of study.

“I came here with a major in mind, but I just wanted to see what was out there,” said Paul Photo by Zachary Lambert, Washburn Review Lews, freshman undecided stu- Fair game: Students got a chance to catch a glimpse of different majors, dent. organizations and travel opportunities Washburn has to offer. It allowed For students like Lews, them to see how they become a better part of the university. every department of Washburn was represented at a table that strong recruitment season,” of international programs. was spaced throughout the said Jaylyn Beaty, president of For students interested in room in a conPan-Hellenic studying abroad, many fellow vention style. “ Council. students who had returned from I came out here Students could W h i l e a summer or semester abroad interact with departments were able to answer questions with a major professors across cam- that students might ask. in mind, but I and get more pus and stuOne of the more common information dent organiconcerns that students exwanted to see about what zations work pressed was the cost of travel what was out sets each deto provide abroad and the effect that the partment apart information Washburn Transformational Exthere from all the to students, perience being an optional part other choices the study of the Washburn curriculum has - Paul Lews available to abroad facet had on funding for travel.

Freshmen, Undecided students. of the event “We haven’t seen any Va r i o u s also showed change in momentum yet,” said ” clubs and orstudents that it is a way to grow Zhang. “In fact if anything our ganizations also attempted to both as a member of the Wash- area of study abroad may be recruit students in order to meet burn community but at the benefiting, with students being their goals of keeping their or- same time, a representative of able to pick and choose and ganizational rosters filled with the university to other people. funding remaining the same.” active members.

“The countries that [were] “We are pretty close to displayed are ones that Wash- Robert Burkett is a senior mass our goal for this year and feel burn has partnership schools media major. Reach him at robert. like we are going to have a in,” said Baili Zhang, director burkett@washburn.edu.

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Business majors receive high marks on field test Christina Butler WASHBURN REVIEW This past summer, several seniors in the Washburn University School of Business, placed in the 80th percentile on the major field test in business.

“This is a national standardized exam that is given to approximately 600 business schools in the nation, so when our students are scoring in that top 25 percent we view that as a pretty big deal. The comparative data that we are given show us that the number of examinees that are included in this data is 132,647 students, out of that many students they are in the top 25 percent,” said Stacy Woltje, Academic Advisor, School of Business There were 10 students at Washburn who placed in the 25th percent in the nation, scored an average 159 out of 200, and placed Washburn in the top 20 percent nationwide.

Only seniors were allowed to take the exam.

The students in the program were not given any preparation work for the exam. The test was multiple choice and covered both business questions and general education questions.

“We don’t really do anything in preps at all for the exam, they just complete their business course requirements and we do this in our castel course, to kind of measure what they have learned in completing our degree requirements,” said Woltje.

Darcy Allen, an accounting and finance major, followed the recommendations and didn’t study but still recalled a lot of the material “A lot of the questions, I

found myself going ‘oh yeah, I remember hearing about that.’

Even whether I didn’t exactly know if the answer I was giving was correct, I still remembered it,” said Allen.

Alyse Jackson was also one of the ten students. She’d recommend the school to anyone.

“I would recommend the School of Business to any person considering a business major, said Jackson in an e-mail. “Our [Association to Advance College Schools of Business] accreditation is one of the many advantages Washburn [School of Business] has compared to the other universities in our state.

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“The faculty is very knowledgeable and willing to assist students outside of class time.

The advising and support staff in the School of Business office is very helpful.”.

With all the recognition Washburn University received for their excellent School of Business, several local donors showed their support.

“We have had donors from the community actually providing scholarship money after our students did so well on the exam,” said Woltje.

Christina Butler is a freshman mass media major. Reach her at christina.butler@washburn.edu

Catholic center benefits Topeka

choosing which student organization they wish to help,” said Errin Thompson, junior.

The Catholic Campus CenDuring its 40th year, the ter is involved in special events Catholic Campus Center con- including having a float during tinues to offer services to Cath- the parade for homecoming and olic Students, and non-catholic tailgating at the game. students while helping the comOn their 40th anniversary munity. in October they will have the Though their focus is on priest that officiated the initial continued education, the Cath- mass 40 years ago, come back olic Campus Center is there to to say mass again. “meet the spiritual needs of the One of the benefits to the students on campus,” said Patti Center for students is that the Lyon, director of the Catholic ministry and student aspects are Campus Center. separate.

The Center is a catholic “Interaction with the Uniministry for the faculty, staff versity is completely dependand students of Washburn. The ing on the actions of student center also serves as a student officers…We have to submit organization. funding re“[We] proquests, certain RELIGIOUS vide classes on aspects only ORGANIZATIONS Catholicism as the students can well as provide do…really felt service opportunities for stu- like being an officer was meandents,” said Lyon. ingful,” said Thompson The Catholic Campus “Mainly for Catholics, but Center helped last year with open to all students regardless the Giving Tree, H2O proj- of faith or Christian denominaect and worked with the Soles tion, anyone can come if they for Souls project. They also wish,” said Mack Sloan, a started the giving tree proj- Washburn student. ect during the Christmas sea“The Catholic Campus son of 2002 to benefit the Center helped me become more needy children of Topeka. confident…it helped me get Specifically, the project’s pur- more involved not only in this pose is to get other student organization but also others,” organizations to put up trees said Peyton Sloan outreach ofin their offices to help collect ficer for the Center gifts for children whose parents The Center is open to all can’t afford them. students, while at the same time “Last year we were able to balancing its catholic origins. put up trees in the campus ministry, the Living Learning Center, Washburn Village, Multicultural Affairs offices, and the Washburn Student Government Association offices,” said Lyon.

“Part of the reason for Timothy Lake is a freshman mass the giving tree was so that the media major. Reach him at timocampus does not feel divided, thy.lake@washburn.edu

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Kansas voters have few gubernatorial options Classroom changes Robert Burkett WASHBURN REVIEW imperative Last week a column appeared in the Washburn Review casting certain viewpoints about the presumably soon-to-be governor, Sam Brownback.

In the column the author spoke about, “what Kansas needs.” The author also went on to claim that the answer to such a question was, “stability” and the “right person for the job.”

Keeping in mind that the last two occupants of the governor’s mansion have been members of the Democratic Party, I found it somewhat puzzling that Republican Sen. Brownback is being cast as an unknown variable. I don’t understand how his goals of increasing job diversity through growth in the private sector as well as raising minimum educational levels for Kansas students are raising eyebrows.

While I disagree with Brownback on a variety of issues, growth in the private sector as one of the pillars of a strong and growing economy is one area where he and I see

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“Burning a book in itself isn’t bad, but it’s the idea of the hatred toward the Islamic faith that is wrong.”

“I think it’s really unfortunate that in this day and age we are still as closed minded as we are.”

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tally disagree with is the assertion that Tom Holland, the Democratic nominee for governor would have a better leg to stand on with Kansans who don’t want to see state budgets balloon in places that provide little positive impact on their personal lives in a positive manner. I would hate to see anyone continue the policies of the last two administrations that have contributed to running private industry out of the state.

What I tire of are people that feel we must surrender our life, liberty and capital in exchange for temporary security.

Last week’s author is right, we need new blood. Unfortunately we have two professional politicians running, so common sense should be the final factor as voters head to the polls this fall. Vote for the candidate that speaks to you and supports the principles you believe in, not the temporary fixes that only prolong the inevitable.

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eye to eye. So the assertion tough economic times would that growth in government have to take a serious look at jobs would provide stability to how beneficial it would be to a sagging economy to me just keep their interests located in smacks of fantasy and fallacy. the sunflower state.

When in this state, that has alThe idea that government most always relied upon small spending can lift you out of a business owners and family recession has been attempted farmers to sustain economic (see Washington, D.C.). All of growth, has there the stimulus money ever been an attitude was supposed to OPINION that we should surhelp keep the unemCOLUMN render our indepenployment rate under dence to the politi9.5 percent, well cians in the Statehouse? maybe not. It was also supposed The only flaw in the idea to stabilize the housing market, that growth of government jobs strike number two. Lastly the is the answer to an economy stimulus was supposed to help that is slowly coming out of the give confidence to Ameria recession is that unless the cans that it was okay to spend newly-hired state employees again, which hasn’t happened. are going to be paid in lollipops If these are the kind of and unicorns, then you are now principles that the author of last faced with one of two choices. week’s column thinks will help You can either cut spending on to stabilize Kansas in the years other programs, many of which to come one has to wonder if have already been cut back putting all your money into drastically in the last two years, more government spending is in order to pay for the increase what this state really needs. in state payroll or you can inI agree with the author that crease taxes.

Brownback is like every other If you choose to increase politician and thus has issues in taxes, then many in the remain- defending a record that speaks ing private industry that has to loyalty of party and loyalty stuck by Kansas through the to principle. What I fundamen-

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In America, we are either at work or play or sleep. We never take the time to rest.

Time magazine recently published an article that showed that, while American children spend the most amount of time in class compared to the rest of the world’s children, America’s overall classroom performance scores continue to drop.

The poor scoring was attributed to the long summer vacation. Although American adults remember their break fondly, it causes our children to fall behind as they fail to retain much information over the three-month period.

What this article failed to emphasize was that children in more academically “successful” countries spend less time in class. They have more frequent vacations and longer recesses during the school day.

They also spend more time in school on things that are not considered part of a necessary curriculum. For instance, Japanese school children spend the first hour of school every week on an all-school assembly, greeting their teachers and discussing their culture. The last half hour of a grade-school day is spent doing origami.

So, aside from the obvious fact that American children are not terribly adept at paper-folding, what is it that could hold us back from enacting the same measures in our own schools?

Well, for one there is the fact that it would increase taxes.

For another, it’s hard enough to make delinquent children come to school when the weather is horrid, let alone when it is nice outside. But one of the major factors is that convincing the parents would be hard. Most parents in our society are now working, and so are unavailable from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the school year, they have to find after school programs and daycare for every hour that they are working while their children are not in school, or transportation for their children to be taken home. During the summer, however, many parents have been able to leave children with older siblings, grandparents, stay-at-home friends and a variety of less expensive child-care options.

If the school day were to be shortened, and the school year lengthened it would mean rethinking some of the established norms. Increased absences would have to be tolerated, truancy would have to be dealt with more severely and the question of transportation and child costs would have to be reconfigured.

Overall, parents would have to deal with the reality that, for most of the workday, they couldn’t relay on their children being safely tucked away, managed by the system until someone came to collect them.

I’m not saying that this is the best option. However, I will say that the school system currently in place is not working.

We talk about whether to give more money to education, and although I am not unsympathetic to the overall plight (my parents are teachers), I have to question the validity of throwing money at a faulty system.

It seems that it would be much better to fix the parts of the system that are inoperative, or disband them altogether, rather than to continually give them money for the principle of it.

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

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First Friday Artwalk brings Mulvane Gift Shop color to Topeka once a month opening captures

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Open to the public: A Mulvane Gift Shop employee helps a shopper complete a purchase. The gift shop held it’s grand opening last Friday, and is open during regular museum hours.

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Collective Art Gallery: Glenda Taylor, artist and Washburn art department faculty member, proudly displays her piece “Prairie Vision 12” from her Prairie Vision series, currently on display at the Collective Art Gallery. The gallery was started by former Washburn art students and often shows works from Washburn graduates and faculty.

Elise Barnett WASHBURN REVIEW Around Topeka, if one hears someone talking about fun, excitement and entertainment in the art galleries, it’s a safe bet they’re talking about the First Friday Artwalk.

Several months ago ARTSConnect, an organization of Topeka, dedicated to the funding and enhancement of the arts in the Topeka community, collaborated with local galleries to make Friday the night for art in Topeka.

The participating galleries stay open late from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month. Many of them provide food and drinks for the public.

Since it started, First Friday has become the day to open exhibits, special collections for the galleries and also an opportune time to feature their mainstay artists as well. The one for September was last Friday, Sept. 3.

“It’s a great opportunity for people that don’t have a chance to see what’s in Topeka,” said Margie Weidenbaker, owner of the Glass Expressions Gallery.

“It makes a great evening, and it’s all free.”

Weidenbaker’s gallery is located in Topeka’s Westboro district. This neighborhood is teeming with culture and life during First Friday events because there are five other galleries and shops that exhibit works of art, located within a block of each other. Each has a distinct style.

The hub of Westboro revolves around the intersection of Oakley Avenue and Huntoon Street and lies only minutes away from the Washburn campus. Weidenbaker’s Glass Expression Gallery shows off ornate blown glass sculptures, fused art collections, and sparkling glass jewelry.

“We have a lot of artists from all over the United States,” said Weidenbaker. “There are not a lot of studios in town where there’s blown glass.”

On the other side of Westboro Mart, there’s a little shop called Soho Interiors. It has a mix of furniture store and fashionable art gallery. The upstairs is currently featuring an abstract expressionist collection by artist Ron Flier.

Flier’s series is called the “Two School Series.” In the

basement of Soho Interiors, Mack Schroer and Dan Billen, recent Washburn alumni, have works being featured.

“It’s cool seeing people I know,” said Annie Degenhardt, who graduated from Washburn last year with a bachelor of fine arts degree. “I had always heard about First Fridays, but hadn’t actually come until today. It’s such a neat place.”

Another gallery in Westboro Mart that hits close to home for Washburn is the Collective Art Gallery. Founded by local artists and Washburn alumni in 1987, the Collective Art Gallery opened a photography exhibit by Trudy L. Waterman titled “You’ll Look At Things Differently” for the September First Friday event. Also featured are the works of artist-writer Barbara Waterman-Peters, a Washburn alumnus, former professor and founding member of the gallery. Works by Glenda Taylor, professor and Chair in the Washburn art department, are also featured from her “Prairie Vision” series.

Beauchamp’s Gallery and Frame Shop has been host to one of the more publicized exhibitions in the past few months, the Think Big Topeka exhibit. Even after the Google Fiber phenomenon that swept the capital city this past spring has slowed, the Think Big Topeka organization is still going strong. It put together a collection of works about Topeka that feature what it is and could be, titled, “A New Exhibit that Showcases the Vibrant, Dynamic and Visionary Community of Topeka, Kansas.”

The Haute Shop is a cozy, eclectic boutique, featuring hand blown glass art that lines the walls all the way back to an iron grate partition. The partition separates the storefront from the artist’s workshop.

“I like color,” said Daniel Kettle, glass artist. “Glass, to me, is such a colorful art.

How often do you use glass in everyday life, but fairly often don’t appreciate what glass has actually given to you.”

Kettle can make custom creations at request and has done demonstrations of his work at past First Friday events.

Although the area of Westboro is packed with artistic shops and happens to lie close to Washburn, it is only a small

More photos from this month’s First Friday Artwalk are available in the online photo gallery of this story on www.washburnreview.org. part of the First Friday event.

The Alice C. Sabatini Gallery at the Topeka Public Library is always showing off new works at the beginning of the month, as well as Washburn’s own Mulvane Art Museum, ArtLab and the Art Building.

This month the Mulvane is standing strong, continuing the Dali, Ford, and Bowtie exhibits upstairs as well as a Stephen Johnson exhibit “Literal Abstractions” and The Art of the Robot collection in the downstairs galleries.

The Washburn Art Building is featuring landscapes of various Topeka locations, created by a seven-student summer class instructed by adjunct professor David Hartley.

Downtown is also a hot spot for the First Friday Artwalk with places like the Tinkham Veale Up/Down Gallery, the Upstage Gallery, the Jayhawk Corner Café and Warehouse 414.

Like Soho Interiors, Warehouse 414 is part furniture warehouse and part art gallery, but has a different style. Warehouse 414 meshes

cultural fares with down to earth ingenuity. The warehouse shows off art that ranges from pottery to paintings and tends to stay local.

Warehouse 414 is taking First Fridays to the next level, going interactive. At the September First Friday, there were two large tables topped with wet clay, ready to be drawn on by anyone willing to get their hands a little dirty.

Jancy Petit, founder of the Spirit of Art Experience, brought in the tables. She has pieces currently showing at Warehouse 414 that were inspired by the clay-topped tables.

PT’s Coffee was also served at the gallery, made and served by Baristas Morgan Smith and Robin Seitz.

“I ike that there’s something to do,” said Degenhardt. “A lot of people think art events are boring, but this might change their mind.”

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

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Enraptured by art: Washburn graduate James Arnes studies a glass piece, made by local artist Daniel Kettle, inside the Haute Shop. Kettle has done demonstrations of creating work like this often at First Fridays.

Visitors to the Mulvane Art Museum will be able to take some of the museum home with them. The Mulvane Gift Shop grand opening was held on Friday, Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The event was put on thru the joint efforts of the bookstore and the gift shop. Refreshments were provided in the lobby area from 3 to 8 p.m..

The grand opening was a lot of fun and the gift shop is amazing,” said Melanie Beeghly, freshman. “I think it is definitely a great addition to the Mulvane Art Museum.

I think it will bring a lot more people in.”

The Mulvane Gift Shop gave prizes away at the door.

Different gift shop items, such as Thomas Kincade night lights. were given as prizes The Mulvane Gift Shop has many different items varying from pottery, wood boxes, purse hangers, shirts, pencils, book markers, Zulugrass jewelry and tote bags.

“We have fun gifts for friends or gifts for your parents when you go home to visit,” said Adrianne Johnson, merchandise manager.

A 25 percent discount was given on all non-consignment merchandise at the grand opening. The Mulvane Gift Shop also offers discounts to members of Friends of the Mulvane Art Museum. There was also a clearance rack with items such as garden flags,

Mulvane Art Museum mugs and other items.

“Another thing that brings people to the Mulvane Art Museum, and hopefully to the Mulvane gift shop, is the Art Lab,” said Bonnie Artzer, shopper. “[It’s] a hands on experience, it has nine different stations of art that people can participate in. Everything in the [lab] was donated. The Art Lab is open to the public for no charge.”

There were a lot of pieces on consignment by local artists in the Mulvane Gift Shop.

Kymm Hughes jewelry, Steven T. Johnson books, Nancy Overmyer gord pens and Jim Bass. Lynn Wilson made some robot pieces to tie in with the museum.

“I really like the gift shop,” said Angel Benton, freshman.

“I think it is really awesome that they have so many pieces from local artists that you can buy.”

The Mulvane Gift Shop is open during regular museum hours; Tuesday 10 a.m. to 7p.m., Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. The Mulvane Gift Shop can be contacted at (785) 670-1395.

“We invite students to always come in and show their artwork to us,” said Johnson.

“We are always looking for new artwork.”

Taylor Jaimes is a freshman nursing major. Reach her at taylor. jaimes@washburn.edu.

“Art” opens this week Taylor Jaimes WASHBURN REVIEW

The first performance of the Washburn University theater department this fall will be some “Art” from this summer.

“Though it is a short play, it is very accessible and very hilarious,” said Brandon Blick, sound technician.

“Art” was written by Yasmina Reza, and premiered in Paris in 1994.

“We were well received by local critics and audiences alike when we put on the show this summer,” said Colby Cox, actor and theater major. “I think students will at least enjoy its light-hearted [comedic] nature and take away with them the messages therein.”

The comedy is about three friends; Marc, played by Jeff Boyer, Serge, played by Alex Brown and Yvan, played by Colby Cox. Their friendships are tested throughout the play.

Serge is interested in art and buys a very expensive, completely white painting.

Marc thinks this is ridiculous, while Yvan is caught in the middle. A strain is put on their friendship due to their differing opinions about what constitutes art.

“From what I have gathered, the philosophy behind this play is the appreciation of art and the dynamics of friendships,”said Blick.

Tickets will be sold for $8. Washburn faculty, staff and students get in free with a Washburn ID. “Art” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. September 9 through 12 and September 24 and 25 in Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre.

“Come see it! It’s free to students, faculty and staff, and it’s a great, quick-witted little play,” said Cox. Taylor Jaimes is a freshman nursing major. Reach her at taylor. jaimes@washburn.edu.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 • Arts and Entertainment

Globe Restaurant brings Indian food to Midwest restaurant.

The Globe Indian Cuisine Restaurant and Bar, located in the Quincy Plaza near the corner of 10th Street and Quincy Street, situates itself in what could be labeled as the international foods district.

With a pizza parlor on one side and a Mexican restaurant on the other, the cuisine, as well as the décor, is what helps put the Globe in its own category.

As one enters the restaurant, their senses are immediately greeted by what is a traditional looking Indian restaurant.

The décor is chosen in primary colors Robert Burkett that are typically WASHBURN REVIEW seen throughout the region.

Once seated though, the décor becomes secondary as the main event begins with a Photo by Candice Morris, Washburn Review menu that features Not your usual American dinner:The Globe Indian Cuisine Restaurant and Bar is authentic food that open for lunch and dinner with their authentic dishes. The decor and food combines would be found for a uniquely cultural experience. on the table of any Indian home. typically satiated with steaks and The group that this Robert Burkett burgers.

For the adventurous writer dined with started WASHBURN REVIEW soul though, a distant land with appetizers of Vegetable A midwestern appetite is comes ashore in the form of one Samosas, a pastry stuffed with

potatos and green peas, and vegetarian vein, including a serving of Vegetable Tikki, potatoes, garlic, ginger, peas what most Americans would and other different kinds of equate to a kind of hashbrown spices. The inclusion of all the but more finely packed and different vegetables made for a fried more completely than is more interesting texture as the the normal. spinach was surpassed in flavor The Samosas were flavored and wasn’t really the main with some of the spices that thrust of the dish tastewise. tasted of ginger and were One cannot really actually a mellow flavor. While understand the Indian cuisine the Tikki were spiced with without though enjoying a some salt and pepper, they were central part of the food culture. heavier in texture certainly As with the French and the giving one a good start to a baguette, the German and satisfying meal.

Kaiser roll and Americans with The three entrees that hamburger buns, so to is Nan to followed were a good measure the Indians. of the philosophy of Indian Nan is a flatbread that some food and its might liken to Pita RESTAURANT bread in Greek food. In diversity.

REVIEW Lamb, this case, Globe infuses which is a their Nan with garlic staple of Indian cuisine, was the and as the meal progressed, the main component of one of the diners were encouraged to use more enjoyable dishes ordered. the Nan as a delivery device for Vindaloo is a dish that typically the rest of the meal, putting the will feature lamb meat cubed various dishes on the bread and up and then cooked in a sauce thus adding another layer of so spicy that it could melt the flavor and texture to the meal. eyes out of a typical person’s Overall, Globe delivered skull. Combined with potatoes on their promise of a quality, in the sauce, the stew is quite authentic meal in the traditions spicy and filling. of India.

Alongside the meat dishes For those that are looking came a couple of dishes that to open their culinary horizons, highlight Indian embellishment Globe Indian Cuisine Restaurant of the vegetarian diet. Palak and Bar fits the ticket of Paneer, a spinach dish that has outside the norm in Topeka and fresh cheese, ginger and various something everyone should be spices and herbs found in the encouraged to try. region, was a more subdued and arguably, more nuanced dish as the ingredients came through more clearly.

Aloo Palak, the last dish Robert Burkett is a senior mass ordered, was another spinach media major. Reach him at robert. meal but went further in the burkett@washburn.edu.

“Covert Affairs” gives viewers suspenseful drama without gore

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“Covert Affairs:” Piper Perabo and Christopher Gorham star. The show premiered July 13, 2010.

Christina Butler WASHBURN REVIEW

Walking into a hotel room to obtain secret information, gun shots suddenly ringing

through the air is part of the life that Annie Walker now lives.

Walker became a CIA trainee to get control of her life, after returning from traveling around the world, falling in love with a man who unexpectedly leaves her broken hearted.

However, the supervisors may just be using her to gain access to her former love interest.

The captivating new series is USA Network’s “Covert Affairs,” which premiered July 13.

While most dramatic action/mystery shows have gory, horrific elements such as corpses lying around, Covert Affairs, entices audiences with the balance of drama and great storylines.

Annie Walker is played by plays the role perfectly, bringing Piper Perabo, known for her a new kind of character to life. roles in “Cheaper by the Dozen When Auggie struggles and “Beverly Hills Chihuahua,” with no longer being able to do does a magnificent job of field work due to his blindness, a acting. She is not only talented real element of approachability but the action elements come is developed. off without a hitch.

The writers do a consistently The show also stars wonderful job of creating an Christopher Gorham as Auggie individual story in each hour Anderson, Annie’s blind friend long episode that intertwines at the CIA. perfectly with the Gorham has also entire plot. Simple TELEVISION starred in “The elements, such as SERIES Other Side of Annie’s struggle Heaven” and with forgetting REVIEW “Ugly Betty.” her past love, Auggie is not help to progress only Annie’s first friend at the the series and bring a flowing CIA but also gives her guidance element into the show. in both work and personal Each episode shows how problems. Christopher Gorham every element from music to

directing is done at the highest professional level.

For those who have missed the earlier episodes,they are available on www.usanetwork. com. The website also offers information on characters, games, and CIA trivia.

“Covert Affairs” is on at 9 p.m., Tuesday on USA Network.

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Dear Adam,

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Adam Hirsh WASHBURN REVIEW Dear Adam, I recently got a “promise ring” from my boyfriend. I love him with all my heart, even with his faults. However, recently I have learned that he cheated on me. I don’t know what to do.

A part of me wants to kill him and a part of me wants to forgive him.

Hopelessly in love

Dear Hopelessly in love,

You have to make a decision. You can accept your boyfriend’s infidelity and continue to date him or you can dump “Rude Boy” to the lyric’s of: “You put on quite a show.”

Personally, I would kick your man to the curb if his infidelity is not fiction. After all, what lies ahead for your future? What if you marry this person and they continue to cheat? Think about it.

What if there is another great guy out there but you are still attached to Mr. Infidelity and you allow them to slip through the cracks?

My experience tells me that love is like a card game.

You have your jokers, aces and sometimes a real king. It’s time to put on your poker face and decide which one your current man is.

Adam Adam Hirsh is a senior communications major. Send your questions to dear.adam1@gmail.com.

Christina Butler is a freshman foreign languages major. Reach her at christina.butler@washburn. edu.

Questions About Relationships, School or Why the Sky is blue? Email them to dear.adam1@gmail.com

Bullfrogs Live hosts comedy, sports, parties

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Happening place: Bullfrogs Live offers comedy every weekend, hosts parties and shows live sporting events. They opened Sept. 2002.

Michelle Boltz WASHBURN REVIEW Whether one likes to shake their groove thing, bob their heads to the beat, or relax and unwind with some comedic laughs, Bullfrogs Live is the place to go.

On Sept. 11, Bullfrogs Live will be celebrating their eighth anniversary at their Huntoon Street and Gage Boulevard location.

One of Bullfrogs’ newest planned events is their Heaven and Hell Party, coming up on Sept. 11. The mastermind behind the event is Ashley Adams, a Washburn student

that works at Bullfrogs. She presented manager Rob Fateley with the idea. Fateley liked the concept, and let Adams plan the event.

The event will feature an Angel and Demon costume contest, and prizes for the best male and female in each category. The dance floor will represent Heaven, the inside bar Hell and the outdoor patio Purgatory.

There is no cover charge if you come in costume. Both Fateley and Adams hope that this will become an annual event.

For the dance enthusiasts the new dance floor will be open at 10:45 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays.

“ W e have a great sound system, lights, and two DJs. W e ’ r e looking to add more next year, constantly growing to make it better,” said Fateley.

Weather permitting, Bullfrogs also provides live bands out on their patio, and feature local area bands like Urban Safari, Tekila, Mirage, Kicks and many others.

Patrons that arrive early enough before cover charge starts at 9 p.m. can listen to the music for free. Bands play on Friday and Saturdays from 6 to 11 p.m.

Bullfrogs Live is the only place in Topeka that has comedy every weekend. Some of the comedians that have performed there were featured on “Last Comic Standing.”

Some of the regulars include Mo Alexander, Richie Holiday, Billy Ray Bauer, and more.

Bullfrogs Live also shows their support for U.S. military personnel. If a service member shows their military ID at the

door, there is no cover charge for any event, including comedy.

For sports fanatics, Bullfrogs also carries all NFL and NBA games, along with some NHL and college games.

Bullfrogs Live also hosts an annual golf tournament at Western Hills golf course for the Karen Harkness Tennis Scholarship Fundraiser for Washburn Tennis.

Harkness was a Washburn grad that was murdered in 2003, and the event and scholarship were made in her honor.

“We very much appreciate the amount that was raised, and we’re proud to be a part of it,” said Fateley.

The tournament is usually held the Thursday before Memorial Day. In addition to the Huntoon Street and Gage Boulevard location, there is also a Bullfrogs out on 29th Street and Wanamaker Road, which will be celebrating their 17th year on September 10.

“It is more of a traditional sports bar,” said Fateley, “We’re looking forward to spring and having more bands out at the Wanamaker location as well.”

The older of the locations hosts two themed parties a year there, one of which has a Jimmy Buffett theme.

Bullfrogs Live is usually open seven days a week,

except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Cover charge is always $5, except if in costume for theme parties.

For groups and party buses there is no cover charge. bachelor or bachelorette parties, class reunions, anniversaries, retirement parties and other events can rent the upstairs balcony for no charge, but have to book at least a week in advance. It holds about 85 people. The downstairs bar can be rented for private parties (for about 140 guests) for a nominal

charge. Bands can also book their performances online.

Bullfrogs T-shirts are available for $15.

For more information on live events, check out www. bullfrogslive.com.

“Music on the patio, comedy, sports and dance, we’re a multi-bar in one, Your one-stop party shop,” said Fateley.

Michelle Boltz is junior mass media major. Reach her at michelle. boltz@washburn.edu.

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Resistance is futile Boobie Trap adds DJs, electronica to club scene

“I always thought there were enough people in town that would come out to an The term “dive bar” comes alternative dance night to to mind when you first walk in keep at least one night open.

The Boobie Trap, located at 6th I never intended to deejay, Avenue and Washburn Avenue. but there was just no one else It feels like a cross between around so I asked Jeremy if New York City’s legendary he was up for doing this,” punk club CBGB and the bar said Latrell. from the TV show “Cheers,” Using software called Trakbut you really shouldn’t expect tor, Latrell describes himself as anything less from Topeka’s “not really a deejay, just a glorihome of live rock. The place fied jukebox.” has character in spades, which “We play pretty much is also what makes Thursday anything good from the last night’s weekly Resistance show 60 years, but we usually stick unique as Deejays Josh Latrell toward underground stuff and and Jeremy Gaston bring elec- stay away from the Top 40,” tronic and dance music onto the said Latrell. “We try to keep stage. it fresh and new but people “We play both kinds of mu- also like the classics. It tends sic: Country and Western,” said towards the electronic just Brian Chambers, owner of the because it’s dance music, but Boobie Trap, as a joking refer- we’ll throw in anything in ence to “The Blues Brothers.” there.”

In reality, the Trap hosts all But Resistance stands out kinds of different music. from what is normally thought “We basically thought To- of as club or dance music. peka needed some nightlife “It’s just a little bit difwhere you could go and listen ferent than your regular dance to some good dance music,” party Lady Gaga and Ke$ha,” said Latrell, who works as a Chambers said. “With the Relawyer when sistance kind not deejaying. of thing, alot Besides “ of it is lothe Resiscal stuff or Brian lets us play tance, Latrell at least rewhatever we want. and Gaston gional, more It’s our night. You’re have also underground played shows stuff. So I not going to have with a local think it works anything like this Nine Inch in that sense. at any of the other Nails-esque As opposed clubs in Topeka. industrial to like a rave band called - Josh Latrell type thing.

God Project.

That’s not DJ, The Boobie Trap Bar really what “In a lot of ways it’s the it is. Each ” deejay brings same thing,” said Latrell. their own litThe creation of Resistance tle special flair. So it’s kinda began with a conversation cool, not like listening to the one night between Latrell and loud-ass metal bands.

Chambers.

“It’s been sort of a blind “Josh approached me one faith thing. It’s a tough struggle night about possibly doing trying to get anything new gosomething like this, and I said ing. In [2005] and [2006], we ‘I’ll try anything.’ I just went had 237 and 217 shows respecon [Latrell’s] word and my tively those two years. That was faith in those guys trying to the beginning of the Myspace do something cool. And I’ve boom.” been really pleased,” said But the ever-changing muChambers. sic scene has brought about Ryan Hodges WASHBURN REVIEW

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Kick out the jams: DJs Josh Latrell (pictured) and Jeremy Gaston of the Resistance perform a set at The Boobie Trap on Aug. 2. The Trap added dance music to their arsenal in order to boost business.

For more photos check out www.washburnreview.org. changes in the Trap as well.

“I’ve been a little down, because the number of local bands has diminished so drastically. Here in September, we’ve got like four or five shows the entire month.

Which is really sad. This is the first thing that’s got me really excited about something at least a little avant garde.

The Trap has been the only club in Topeka that consistently supports live music. To me it’s the natural place to do an event like this. Brian lets us play whatever we want. It’s

our night. You’re not going to have anything like this at any of the other clubs in Topeka,” said Latrell.

And the fact that the Trap hosts all-ages shows is also a benefit.

“You can do it in a nicer club, you can do it somewhere else, but if you don’t support the under-age crowd you don’t get any breaks,” said Gaston.

Ryan Hodges is a junior social work major. Reach him at ryan. hodges@washburn.edu.

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Funny vibe: Patrons of The Boobie Trap cozy up to the bar while the Resistance performs. Resistance plays an eclectic mix of local and regional artists.

Icabods working Huff & Puff balloon rally for great cause

April Ewing WASHBURN REVIEW

Students looking up on Saturday, Sept. 11, will see colorful product of some creative volunteering. The Great Plains Balloons Club will be hosting Huff & Puff, the annual hot air balloon rally at Tinmans Circle at Lake Shawnee.

Balloon enthusiasts in the Midwest meet every year at

the rally to launch twice a day for the weekend, offer tethered flights, and have a tethered “glow” as the sun sets. The “tethered/glow” is a special event for photographers and balloon enthusiasts. The effect is created by pilots continuously firing the balloons burners during the sunset, a moody and picturesque effect. The tethered flights are offered for a suggested donation of $5, with

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proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House.

“It’s really great to be volunteering for such a great foundation,” stated Jayln Beaty, social work major and Washburn Student Social Work Association President. WSSWA is a Washburn group formed to promote social work student involvement in academics, fellowship, and the community.

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sists Ronald McDonald House through different events such as Huff & Puff and other seasonal events.

“We’ll be everywhere they need help. We’ll be taking donations, assisting the pilots with set up, monitoring lines and helping people in baskets.

It’s just a lot of fun really,” said Beaty.

Ronald McDonald House is a home-away-from-home offered to families that have children with a serious injury or illness requiring medical care. The Topeka house, built in 1988, was the 112th in the nation and the 4th in Kansas.

Ronald McDonald House, a nonprofit, does not charge but requests a minimal fee for families staying during their child’s hospitalization.

The Topeka Ronald McDonald House has assisted over 20,000 families since opening.

“The money is really put to good use. It’s nice to have this service in Topeka, both for families and for Social Work students to have this experience,” said Beaty.

Photo by April Ewing, Washburn Review

The great beyond: A hot air balloon takes flight at last year’s Huff & Puff Balloon Rally. The rally, hosted by the Great Plains Balloon Club, benefits the Ronald McDonald House.

WSSWA holds meetings noon-1 p.m. in the Lincoln Room once a month, tentatively throughout the semester.

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WSSWA will hold its annual dinner and fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Buffalo Wild Wings.

WSSWA will be decorating Ronald McDonald House for the Holidays on October 28-29, and November 1. Students interested in WSSWA can contact Jaylyn Beaty at jaylyn. beaty@washburn.edu. If interested in volunteering or donating to Ronald McDonaldHouse directly can be contacted at info@rmhctopeka.org.

April Ewing is a junior social work major. She can be reached at april.ewing@washburn.edu.

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Ichabods fall to No. 7 Abilene Christian Robert Burkett WASHBURN REVIEW

The Washburn Ichabods opened the home slate of the 2010 season with their first test of the year against a top opponent in No. 7 ranked Abilene Christian University Saturday.

The Ichabods, who came into the game ranked in the top ten, were looking to get a win against a top non-conference opponent to build on their success from the previous week.

Unfortunately, many of the same problems that plagued Washburn on the road against Colorado School of Mines continued to plague them throughout the game Saturday.

Despite the misfires, Washburn was still able to put together a solid game and started out in the contest running the ball efficiently down the field resulting in the first score, a touchdown run carried into the endzone by Vershon Moore, sophomore running back.

“We had most of the momentum coming out and I felt like we

established the tempo well,” said Craig Schurig, Washburn head coach.

Unfortunately for the Ichabods, the extra point after the touchdown was the first in a series of misfires with the football snapped to the holder while he was looking at the kicker, hitting him in the head and resulting in a missed opportunity to extend the lead.

Abilene Christian responded by taking the ball down the field and with three and a half minutes left in the first quarter, kicking a field goal to make the score six to three.

Going into the second quarter, Washburn attempted to reestablish their offensive presence by taking the ball down the field midway through the quarter deep into Wildcat territory. Washburn’s Dane Simoneau, junior quarterback though, threw his only interception of the game at the eight yardline, killing the Ichabod drive and allowing Abilene Christian to take back the momentum.

The Wildcats responded by

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Gale force: Washburn’s defense was unable to contain Abilene Christian quarterback Mitchell Gale, who threw 24-30 for 247 yards and three TDs. going down the field on a drive that was highlighted by a 27yard scamper into the endzone

by Daryl Richardson, junior runningback.

The Ichabods then continued their trend of mental errors with a personal foul penalty to keep Abilene Christian’s next drive alive. The penalty, combined

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Better than average Joe: Sixth year senior receiver Joe Hastings hauled in seven catches for 156 yards and two touchdowns in the WU’s 34-26 loss. Hastings has accumulated 357 receiving yards in the first two games.

with mental lapses in the secondary, led to a 51-yard touchdown for Abilene Christian throw with just over a minute before halftime remaining.

Washburn, hoping to get something positive going before the half, managed to march down the field in a lightning quick drive that culminated with a 6-yard pass into the endzone from Simoneau to Joe Hastings, senior wide receiver.

Coming out of the half, Washburn attempted to get their offense back on track.

After a initially scoreless second half, Abilene Christian took the ball on a marathon drive that began with a little over ten minutes left to go in the quarter and ended with a touchdown at roughly, the four minute mark.

Washburn then took the ball back and responded with a drive that struck pay dirt through a 44yard pass from Simoneau to a downfield open Hastings, bringing the score to 24-19 just before the start of the fourth quarter.

The fourth quarter that followed was a final crescendo of scoring as both teams worked furiously to be on top at the end of the game.

After initial punts on unsuccessful drives for each team, Abilene Christian drew first blood of the quarter by taking advantage of a blocked field goal attempt by Washburn kicker Steve Ivanisevic.

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well,” said Lewis. “He’s always performing at a high level. He’s kind of one of those levelheaded guys who always just gets the job done. He’s real cool to be around and definitely a leader on the squad this year. We’re always joking around, but when it’s time for business, it’s good to go. There’s not too much to say about Pierre. He just does what he does.”

Just as he does with fans and teammates, Desir never fails to make an impact on the coaching staff.

“Obviously, Pierre had an outstanding year as a freshman, and he’ll have a very good year this year,” said Craig Schurig, Washburn head football coach.

“He’s one of the top defensive backs in the conference. He’s a very good student athlete. He does a lot for the team on defense and special teams. He should be one of the top players on our team over the next few years.

“He’s a team-oriented guy, pleasure to coach, very easy to coach. Obviously, he’s an excellent athlete, but he combines that with a really good work ethic and wants to be as good as he can be, so he’s a lot of fun to coach. He

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From St. Peter’s, Mo., Pierre Desir, a sophomore, has had an impressive tenure with the Washburn Ichabods football team.

Having already been named AllAmerican, he hopes to make the same impact in his second season, but even talented players have to start somewhere.

“I started [playing football] my freshman year in high school, so six, seven years,” said Desir.

“What made Washburn the right school was the coaches and the players, really just the atmosphere. I liked everybody on the team, and I had a good time with the coaches, especially Coach Brown. He’s what really brought me here because I liked the mentality.”

The 6-foot-2-inch defensive back also shared some of his fondest memories during his first season as an Ichabod.

“My favorite moment is, I think, during the Northwest game when I saw Coach Schurig run down the sideline after [Steve Ivanisevic, kicker] made a kick,” said Desir. “It’s just, you know, all the camp. Ty [Lewis,

senior offensive lineman] actually caught a punt went at weights the next day. Just being around the team is great for me.”

Desir also addresses the honor, responsibility and pressure of being an All-American.

“What comes with that, I got to prove it,” said Desir. “I got to live up to those expectations.

Even with all those awards, I still got to come out and play and execute.

While Desir has dreams that fly as a high as a pterodactyl, his favorite dinosaur, he is also comfortable with other options that he could still make an impact with.

“Well, of course, yeah, I want to go to the NFL, but if that doesn’t work out, I want to teach,” said Desir. “I major in history. I want to teach history and, you know, coach football on the side or basketball. Those are my passions, football and basketball, but if the NFL career doesn’t work out, I’ll always have the education to back me up.”

Many of Desir’s teammates appreciate all he brings to the team.

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‘Life in the Balance’ affects athletes Hannah Cockerill WASHBURN REVIEW

Going into effect this year, the NCAA enacted a new initiative called, Life in the Balance.

This new initiative is implementing many changes in nine different sports. These changes can vary from cutting games or tournaments to pushing back game dates.

An example of these changes is a team losing out on four games a year and in a player’s four years at Washburn University they could be missing out on 16 games, which in some cases is over half a season.

“Its budget cutting because it keeps student athletes out of the dorms for an extra week so they come h e n STUDENT w o t h e r ATHLETES s t u d e n t s do,” said head volleyball coach Chris Herron when asked what this new initiative meant.

Life in the Balance is intended to limit the amount of time an athlete has on the field or court, to give them more time to work on academics and also enjoy the college experience.

By limiting the time that athletes can be on the field the new rule is supposed to expose athletes to more diverse experiences so they can be become well-rounded individuals. This new initiative is meant to help the athletes but there are some who do not agree and think that it is not fair.

“You would think if the NCAA was making this change it would be across the board fair for all sports,” said Dana Elliot,

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Options sophomore basketball player These changes cut baseball games from 56 to 50, the basketball teams lose one game and the other sports saw cuts in the number of games but were more modest. All the teams came to campus a week later while football playoffs will start a week later to make up for the week

at the beginning of the season.

Another part to the initiative is a week-long period during Winter break when none of the winter sports athletes are allowed to practice and all the other athletes can’t train on campus.

“All they told us was that we got a longer winter break, rather than explaining that it was due to

a new initiative in the NCAA,” said Elliot.

Some argue that there are other ways to make up for the budget cuts and also maintain a well balanced team of athletes.

“You could add it at the end of the season. There are other ways, other than cutting,” said Herron.

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Some athletes also feel that the new rules were not completely explained beforehand “They didn’t really explain what it was to us,” said Elliot.

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

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Glimpse of pro athletes’ lives through Twitter Columnist lists funniest sports-related accounts to follow on Twitter Josh Rouse WASHBURN REVIEW

When I first joined the social media network Twitter, I found it absolutely useless. I couldn’t understand all the hype. It’s essentially just a bunch of Facebook statuses, but shorter. Honestly, how can anyone fit what they want to say in a 140 character message?

H o w ever, after I heard that Shaquille O’Neal had a Twitter account, I instantly found a reason to fall in love with the website. Indeed, everyone and their agent is on Twitter these days. It makes for some interesting reading and adds a little insight into the lives of athletes.

The following are some of the funnier sports-related Twitter accounts, and why you should fol-

low them. @THE_REAL_SHAQ The Big Diesel himself provides instant Twitter hilarity on his account at www.twitter.com/ THE_REAL_SHAQ. Whether he’s trash-talking, talking about his reality show “Shaq vs.” or just telling jokes, following him is the quickest way to turn into a Twitter addict. His often misspelled tweets are delightful. Here is an example: “old cupple walks n to the emergency n the drsays 2da the husband!

I need a urine smple n boo boo sample! The wifes goes, give him ya draws.”

Logo courtesy of Twitter @RCJBlog Any KU fan can appreciate this Twitter account, which is tied in with the Rock Chalk JayBlog at http://rockchalkjayblog. wordpress.com/. This account offers not only great coverage of Kansas athletics, but also commentary on college basketball and football that will cause you

to die from laughter. His favorite topics to rant about include the East Coast bias in college basketball, Kentucky head coach John Calipari, the inadequacies of every other Big 12 team and the New York Yankees. @fakebrett As a Minnesota Vikings fan, I really came to appreciate this account during Brett Favre’s rendition of “The Decision.” It capitalizes on the perceived character of Favre at the time of being an arrogant, selfish flip-flopper, and it’s good stuff. Some lovely examples of Fake Favre’s largerthan-life Twitter persona: “I told Chilly that if we sign Javon, I’m out. Theres nothing worse than playing with a whiny little bitch…”

“I should write a book. No, I shouldn’t. Maybe. Maybe not.”

“Every Viking QB that doesn’t wear a 4 just isn’t good.” @OJ_Simpson32 Another fake account, this one pokes fun at O.J. Simpson as he serve his time in prison. His Location is listed as “Lovelock Correctional Center” and most of his tweets are jokes about prison life and the murder case the real O.J. was acquitted from. Here are a few examples: “I watched the Miami/Florida A&M game last night. That

was the second-worst massacre I’ve ever seen.”

“Prison Tip #11 Metamucil (orange flavor) is just the ticket for the irregularity caused by jailhouse food.”

“Close to giving up on eHarmony. Women seem much more picky these days than they used to.” @NickCollison4 This time, a real account.

Collison, a former Kansas Jayhawk basketball player and current Oklahoma City Thunder NBA player, adds his sense of dry humor to his tweets. It’s definitely good for an occasional laugh, plus it’s interesting to get some insight on his life. In 2009, one of his tweets caused controversy with Oklahoma radio personality Jim Traber, who called him out for saying Oklahoma City was “too hot.” Traber accused Collison of favoring Seattle, where the Thunder franchise was originally located and where Collison still owns a home. Collison called in to the station and had a conversation with Traber about the ridiculousness of his accusations. Here’s another example of Collison’s Twitter humor: “DECISION 11’ has officially begun!!! 365 days until Nick Collison announces his free agent decision in a one hour special live on PBS!!!”

@KobesKnee Another fake account, so to speak. This account takes the identity of Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant’s right knee, which underwent arthroscopic surgery in June. Other than ripping on athletes in all realms of sport, this account often makes jokes about Bryant’s heavilypublicized rape case. Here are a few examples of what to expect from this account: “Kobe’s decided to take his talents to the restroom for the next 10 minutes.”

“Kobe’s rectum reports that he hasn’t been this clenched since Kobe got booked in Eagle County.”

“I need to have a talk to Andy Bynum’s knee about being a man and playing through pain.”

While not everyone is big into sports, there are other reasons to join Twitter. Here are some other accounts that are useful for Washburn students: @wureview, @wureviewsports, @reviewargo, @weloveWSGA, @wusports, @WUGetALife, @ washburnalumni, @washburnlaw, @WUFinaceOffice, @VisitTopeka and @WUBodTalk.

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

Ichabods finish 11th at first competition of season Gene Cassell WASHBURN SID

for 52nd as well with rounds of 76 and 77. Riley Piles recorded back-to-back rounds of 77 for a The Washburn Ichabod golf 10-over 154 placing him in a tie team climbed three spots from for 62nd.

14th to 11th while improving sevBarton College carded a en shots between the two rounds team tournament low round of in seventh annual Kiawah Island 289 in the second round to claim Invitational at Cougar Point Golf the championship at the Seventh Course.

Annual Kiawah IsThe Ichabods land Invitational at WASHBURN were led by Brian the 6,875-yard, par GOLF Walker who fin72 Cougar Point ished in a tie for Golf Course.

34th after posting a couple of Barton entered the second rounds of 75’s for a six-over 150. and final day of the Kiawah IsMiles Christensen carded rounds land Invitational one stroke beof 75 and 77 for an 8-over 152 hind defending Kiawah Island for a 50th place. Nathan Hoeff- Invitational champion Georgia lin tied for 52nd after knocking College & State. off 11 shots of his first round Barton’s one-over-par 289 82 with a 1-under 71 for a 153. in the second round help them Chris Grause finished in a tie move past GCSU in round two

and claim the overall team victory with a total two-round team score of 582 (293-289).

GCSU finished the final round with a total team score of 585 (292-293) to conclude the event in third place behind second-place finisher USC Beaufort, who finished just two back of Barton with a 584 (293-291).

Pfeiffer’s Luiz Jacintho and Barton’s Daniel Claytor both ended their two rounds in a tie for first place individually at 141.

Claytor’s 68 in the second round was the low individual round of the 2010 Kiawah Island Invitational.

Claytor and Jacintho played four playoff holes before Claytor emerged as the individual medalist with a birdie on the fourth playoff hole.

Photo by Josh Rouse, Washburn Review

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Volleyball starts season undefeated Senior libero Smith overcomes adversity Josh Rouse WASHBURN REVIEW

Under head volleyball coach Chris Herron, the No. 6 Washburn Lady Blues are now 36-0 in season-opening tournaments after going 4-0 at the St. Mary’s Invitational in San Antonio, Texas.

The Blues started off Friday with a 3-1 win against Southwestern Oklahoma State from the Lone Star Conference.

Wa s h b u r n won the first two sets by scores of 25-7 and 25-12 before losing the third set 22-25. The Blues finished strong, however, with a score of 25-12. Junior setter Amanda Guess had 19 assists and 10 digs, and junior AllAmerican hitter Mollie Lacy added a team-high 10 kills. Both Guess and redshirt freshman Abby Whitman had double-doubles, filling

the spot vacated by All-American setter Kate Hampson, who is an assistant coach with the team after her eligibility expired last season.

In the second game of the night, Washburn sweeped host school St. Mary’s 3-0 by scores of 25-19, 25-12 and 25-11. Senior libero/defensive specialist Molly Smith had a game-high 20 digs, and Guess set a career-mark with 26 assists. Sophomore outside hitter Hillary Hughes chipped in a double-double with 10 kills, 10 digs and three blocks.

On Saturday morning, the Blues came out strong again with a 3-0 sweep of Maryville by scores of 25-12, 25-11 and 25-16. Guess once again set a career-mark in assists with 31 on 75 attempts, with junior Jennifer Kolarik adding 14 digs. Sophomore hitter Jessica

Josh Rouse and Brian Dulle WASHBURN REVIEW

Kopp and junior hitter Courtney Wallman had 11 kills each.

Washburn finished the tournament with another 3-0 sweep, this time against Wheeling Jesuit, by scores of 25-16, 25-23 and 25-10.

Jesuit was an NCAA qualifier in 2009, but another strong performance by Guess, 31 assists and 11 digs, helped the Blues dispose of the Cardinals. Smith had a teamhigh 13 digs and freshman Aubri Renshaw had her first career double-double with 14 kills and 10 digs.

Washburn will travel to St. Louis, Mo., next weekend for the Triton Classic, where they will face Arkansas-Fort Smith and Harding University Friday, followed

by Southern Indiana and IllinoisSpringfield Saturday.

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

Photos by Josh Rouse, Washburn Review

Undefeated: Head volleyball coach Chris Herron directs a scrimmage at practice. His record in season-opening tournaments improved to 36-0 last weekend as the Blues went 4-0.

Lady Blues projected lineup 2009hts! g i l h g Hi 33-5

Bre Lewis Junior - 6’5 Rightside Hitter

Courtney Wallman Junior - 5’11 Outside Hitter

Mollie Lacy Junior - 5’11 Middle Blocker

Hillary Hughes Sophomore - 5’10 Outside Hitter

Finished ranked #6 in the nation

Amanda Guess Junior - 5’6 Setter

It’s a Wednesday afternoon.

A group of 18 women run up and down the court in Lee Arena, all the while bumping, setting, spiking and diving. Among the 18 faces, one has a larger smile than the rest.

Molly Smith, a senior libero and defensive specialist for the Washburn Lady Blues volleyball team, knows this season is her last shot, and she’s soaking it all in.

However, this season is a little different than the prior three.

Four months ago, Smith’s mom Michelle was diagnosed with lung cancer, four years after being diagnosed with melanoma.

“I definitely play for her because she really wants me to finish out my senior year and she definitely inspires me to try hard and play everyday,” said Smith. “She just wants me to be happy and not to think about stuff.”

Smith said the team has been her family at Washburn, and they had been a huge support system for her. They even made wristbands for Smith’s mom.

“Volleyball takes my mind off of everything,” said Smith. “Volleyball is so much fun, it’s what I love to do. It makes my mom happy to see me play and I want

to do whatever makes her happy.

The girls especially, you know, my team and my coaches are the biggest support group ever and I would never be able to continue playing and not thinking about it if I didn’t have such a great support group.”

However, she almost ended up playing a different sport at a different college. Smith, a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park, Kan., came to Washburn in 2007 after verbally committing to play soccer with Indiana State University.

Smith played defense and midfield for Aquinas, which won two state championships. She ultimately decided, however, to attend Washburn and play volleyball, a sport she also won a state championship in.

“All my family is from Kansas City and a lot of them live there,” said Smith. “My brother and sister went to K-State and I’m really close with my family so I definitely wanted to be closer to home and [Indiana] was about six or seven hours [from home] so I just decided it was not for me.”

After earning several awards for her scholarly efforts and finding her place in the top 10 list for several career statistical categories at Washburn, Smith is embarking on her last year of eligibility.

“I’m definitely sad,” said

Smith. “I mean, it’s the last preseason and the last preseason trip and it’s kind of bittersweet. The girls on the team have become like my sisters so it’s going to be really sad when I don’t spend three hours a day, five or six days a week with them.”

So far this season, Smith has thrived. At last weekend’s St. Mary’s Invitational in San Antonio, Texas, Smith helped the Lady Blues go 4-0, improving Herron’s record in season-opening tournaments to 36-0. She led the team with 50 digs during the weekend tournament, including 20 against St. Mary’s.

“We take every team like we’re going to get their best game.

We’re gelling a lot better and the team chemistry is great on and off the court,” said Smith. “I love the incoming freshmen, they’re gelling with our team really well, so I think that these teams coming up next week are going to be even more challenging and it’s going to be a good test for our team.”

Head coach Chris Herron has been impressed with her effort on the court. He said she came into her final season in better shape than she was last year, mainly thanks to a workout regimen she had with her dad during the summer. Herron said her mom’s affliction hasn’t affected her outwardly, even though he knew it had affect-

Molly Smith Hometown: Overland Park

Return all but one starter

High School: St. Thomas Aquinas Photo courtesy of Gene Cassell

Graphic by Kate Hampson, Washburn Review

the Elite Eight, who knows what could happen?” said Smith. “It’s been a goal every single year, but it’s obviously going to mean a lot more now since we’re seniors and then ultimately winning a national championship, because that would be great.”

Josh Rouse is a senior mass media major.

Reach him at joshua. rouse@washburn. edu.

Photo illustration by Josh Rouse, Washburn Review

Senior libero/defensive specialist

Made it to Regional Semifinal

Molly Smith Senior - 5’5 Libero

ed her inwardly.

“She’s always been a great, happy kid,” said Herron. “She’s been a happy kid ever since she’s been here, so I haven’t noticed it affecting her play at all.”

Herron said the hardest part was knowing when to talk about the situation and when to stay silent.

“I think the biggest thing we try to do is we’ll talk about it if Molly wants to talk about it,” said Herron. “If you bring it up, you’ve got to walk that fine line, because if you don’t ask about it at all then you seem uncaring and if you talk about it too much then it’s on her mind even more frequently than it would be normally. It’s just a fine line that each of us are trying to walk.”

While her personal goals are to be consistent and step up in big moments, the team ultimately hopes to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament this year after a second round loss last season.

“I definitely think making it to the Elite Eight [is a goal] because once you get to

Major: Business

Personal: Verbally committed to Indiana State University to play soccer before deciding to play volleyball at Washburn.

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City to on improve bike trails Sam Sayler WASHBURN REVIEW

With hiking, trains, bike routes, skate parks, golfcourses and more, Topeka residents have no shortage of activities.

The city plans on expanding its amount of happenings and making a more enjoyable city.

“Well, one of the things that I think is really exciting here is what activities are coming here in the near future,” said Randy Speaker, deputy city manager.

“We have a consultant from Omaha, Neb. that is coming down and helping us to connect and do a bike-route plan for the entire city.

Speaker noted a difference between trails and bike routes.

The bike routes are generally used by people riding their bike to and from school, work and activities.”

The city is in the process of

connecting all of its trails. parks system with basketball, “For instance, there is [a baseball and even swing sets. trail] up north that connects “Gage Park is a pretty pheGarfield Park up to 24 Highway nomenal place for outdoor activinow,” said Speaker. “There’s ties,” said Speaker. “Different also the Shunga Trail that fol- facilities can be rented or there lows the Shunga, and so we have are open areas, the zoo is there, a really neat trail system started, where there’s also a lot of activibut the exciting thing is it’s going ties. to evolve also into a bike route “We have a system of parks system.” as well as we have several comNot content with just land munity centers that people have travel, the city is also taking on a variety of activities that peowater voyages. ple can participate in. Several “Also, [Sept. 4], we are ded- of them have swimming pools, icating our first boat such as Garfield Park ramp that will have OUTDOOR up north and Crestpublic access down ACTIVITIES view out southwest, on the river that is up and those are some of directly what would the general activities be east of sunflower soccer,” said that take place there as well as Speaker. “People will be able to basketball. They have open gym launch boats there. Also, it’s set times in all those, too.” up for portage. So that’s a neat Lastly, Speaker mentioned little thing for people who like to many great opportunities for canoe.” youth in downtown Topeka.

Speaker also points out the “It’s a lot of the community

coming together and having a forum upon which they can give their opinions,” said Speaker.

“And of the areas that we’re pushing to get is that of young people to get involved, and one of the things we’ve found is that they are looking for some meeting places, gathering places, to be created here in the town, and one of being in the downtown area.

“That’s not something government completely does.

There’s a lot of the private sector. There are even some people coming in [Sept. 3] to talk about a multipurpose baseball stadium to be built downtown, so that would be the kind of place where more than baseball could take place there, but a lot of activities.”

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

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Kansas vs Georgia Tech

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Kansas State vs Missouri State

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San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs

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Denver Broncos at Jacksonville Jaguars

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Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints

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Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans

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Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins

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Atlanta Falcons at Pittsburgh Steelers

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OVERALL RECORDS The Review Staff Pick ‘Em is a weekly feature where we pick the winners of college and pro football games around the country. Check back weekly to see our standings!

Carey earns place in Kansas Hall of Fame Luke Shuckman WASHBURN REVIEW

Prior to this year, there had not been a softball player inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of fame. That will all change Oct. 3, when Washburn Lady Blues softball coach Lisa Carey will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in Wichita. Carey recently finished her eighth season at Washburn.

Carey was excited and shocked with the news of entering into such an elite group.

“I didn’t believe it at first, but its an amazing honor and something I will cherish,” said Carey.

Speaking as the first softball player inducted into the Hall of Fame, Carey believes more awareness should be raised for softball players competing in the sunflower state.

“There have been so many great athletes playing softball in Kansas,” said Carey. “Hopefully I will become one of many new softball players inducted into the Hall of Fame.”

Carey, who is Washburn’s all-time leader in coaching wins, has compiled a 237-191 record.

Prior to coaching at Washburn, Carey was a three-time AllAmerican selection at Oklahoma leading the Sooners to the 2000 national championship and was named the Big 12 player of the year that same season after leading the Sooners in batting with a .405 average. Carey’s stats for the Sooners consisted of 90 hits, 20 home runs, 77 RBI, a .779 slugging percentage and 173 total bases.

Carey, a Topeka native, attended high school at Washburn Rural. Her individual record was 48-3 with a 0.31 ERA and 130 strikeouts during her career. In her four seasons as a Junior Blue, Carey helped Washburn Rural to an 87-4 record.

Luke Shuckman is a senior management major. Reach him at luke. shuckman@washburn.edu.

Soccer loses on PK Kate Hampson WASHBURN REVIEW

A soccer team can play well in a game and still lose. This was the case for the Lady Blues soccer team last weekend in Texas.

In the teams first game of the season against #15 St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, the Lady Blues fell in the first regular season game. Washburn kept the game close, despite giving up the early goal to the Hilltoppers. Kelly Servage, a junior for the Hilltoppers, scored on a penalty kick in the 12th minute of the game, after the referee gave Washburn a penalty in the goalie box.

Despite the lose, head coach Tim Collins thought there were many bright spots to look at and learn from. “We competed well.

They are very good, very quick and strong. I though we defended well, and that we managed to create some problems versus them,” said Collins.

Throughout the rest of the game Washburn kept the game close but would manage only two shots on goal the rest of the game. Their best scoring opportunity came in the 38th minute

when Stefanie Stuever took a The Lady Blues had many shot from outside the goalie box standout players and Collins said and the Hilltoppers goal keeper he thought many of the freshmen made a clutch save. had great games in their college “I think that for our first ac- debuts. Collins was quick to tual game, our team did pretty praise some of his players who well. There are definitely things played very well. to work on, but there were sparks “Ashley Klone was brilliant, of great soccer as well,” said as was our back line. I though Jordan Shefte, a senior Stef Stuever and Lauren defender. “I think one SOCCER Henry were outstandof our major problems said Collins.

RECAP ing,”The was that we were very Lady Blues worked up for this game, will be back in action at and you could tell that we were Yager Stadium on Sept. 9 to take playing hurried.” on MIAA foe Missouri Southern Ashley Klone, the Lady State University (0-2) at 6 p.m.

Blues senior goalkeeper, made Then the Blues will take the field great save after great save to again on Sept. 11 to face the Unikeep the team in the game. She versity of Incarnate Word (1-1) at totaled seven saves for the game. 1 p.m. The Lady Blues will take Washburn was out shot 12 to 2 another week of practice into the in the game and the Hilltoppers game and the confidence of havalso had a six to zero advantage ing already played a game. in corner kicks. Generating more “Work ethic was definitely offense will be a goal of practice not lacking, and getting this before the coming games. game under our belt will help us “The first thing that we need prepare for success in the rest of to give attention to is our speed the season,” said Shefte. of play. We need to enhance our attack, managing only two shots isn’t going to get the job done,” said Collins. “We are built to Kate Hampson is a senior mass be more exciting than what we media major. Reach her at katelyn.hampson@washburn.edu. showed in Texas.”

LADY BLUES STARTING LINEUP 2009 Season Highlights 11-8-1 Record, winning their last 3 games 5 returning All-MIAA selections 3.62 team GPA, best GPA of all Washburn teams Senior Jordan Shefte has started every game in her career

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Photo by Erik Boeselager, Washburn Review

Competing for the job: Rachel Hansen, freshman, left, and Danielle Sicard, senior, compete for the ball at practice. The Lady Blues are back in action on Thursday night in Yager Stadium when they take on Missouri Southern.

Ashley Hynek D

Leah Talley F Brittany Tracz MF

Jordan Shefte D Ashley Klone GK

Markie Gallagher MF

Rachel Hansen F

Danielle Sicard D

Kelsey Raiman D

Brianna Ament MF

Tia Stovall F Graphic by Kate Hampson, Washburn Review

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Sports Information continues excellence Luke Schuckman WASHBURN REVIEW

Knipper, a Central Missouri University graduate, echoes Cassell and admits he felt some presWashburn athletes have won sure taking over Cassell’s staff. countless MIAA titles and even “We seem to take things so a few national championships, serious here we are actually upbut some overlooked athletics set and mad when we don’t win awards have been won by Sports some media guide awards,” said InformaKnipper. “We tion Director put in long Gene Cassell hours espeIt is something that and assistant cially and we we take a lot of SID Mike seem to take Knipper. more pride pride in, showing Since in our guides Cassell’s then other off Washburn time, he has schools.” athletics. acquired 69 Cassell, total national a Northwest media awards Missouri - Mike Knipper in the Divi- Assist. Sports Information Director State gradusion II level ate, learned which include a lot from 36 best in the Larry Again, division and his former 27 best designs. boss at NWMS. He also gets upCassell believes his and set when his media guides don’t Knipper’s strong work ethic and win certain awards. dedication has made something “Larry taught me how to use that WU athletes and fans canw a lot on writing and dealing with enjoy. media to make it more enjoyable “It is something that we take for fans,” said Cassell. “Some a lot of pride in showing off our of the guides just don’t fit the athletics and making enjoyable preferred preferences of judges, media guide for the Washburn but overall I’ve been happy with community to enjoy,” said Cas- most of our final results.” sell.

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believe social networking has worked well for getting information out about Washburn and the MIAA to fans. Both help run the Washburn athletics Facebook and Twitter accounts that are updated with live scores from all sports. The Facebook and Twitter accounts are displayed on the MIAA websites to get information out to more people. Logan Stutz, senior basketball player believes Cassell and Knipper do a great job for Washburn athletics and fans, “They make you feel like you are in a big sports market,” said Stutz. “By putting our great stats and information in the media guides and putting athletes’

pictures on tickets, it makes athletes feel appreciated playing for the Ichabods.”

When the different seasons overlap, Cassell’s and Knipper’s job can get long and stressful.

There have been times when volleyball and football run into the winter seasons. This makes both Cassell and Knipper have to get information on numerous sports updating the web sites and live statistics for all sports and that can sometimes get tricky.

“It can sometimes get hard and very difficult, but this is not your basic nine-to-five job,” said Knipper. “When it comes down to it I’d rather get the job done in the sporting world then a busi-

Photo courtesy of wusports.com

ness suit and tie job.”

Cassell and Knipper have advice for any young writers trying to get into the sports world— gain experience. Students should get internships and network with as much as people as they can.

“It’s sometimes not about what you know, it’s who you know in the sports world,” said Cassell. “Use your experience wisely and it can pay dividends in the future.”

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

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Abilene Christian immediately seized control of the momentum as they marched down the field on a drive that included another breakdown in discipline for the Ichabods as they surrendered 15 yards on a personal foul penalty. The mistake allowed the Wildcat drive to continue down the field, culminating in a 41-yard touchdown for Abilene Christian, putting them up 34-19.

As had been the case the entire evening, Washburn frantically shot down the field, riding the performance of Simoneau and Hastings as the two hooked up for an acrobatic catch midway through the drive that set up Moore and the running game in the red zone for a score to finish off a 1:40 drive to bring the lead back down to 34-26.

Washburn then attempted was Washburn’s problems. The an onsides kick with just under Wildcats of Abilene Christian dethree minutes left in the game. livered a command performance Abilene Christian, after a small from Mitchell Gale, quarterback scrum was able to come away who threw 24-30 for 247 yards with the ball. and three touchdowns. Gale’s After running down the main target, Edmund Gates also clock, Abilene Christian got played an outstanding game the ball back on a punt that was catching five passes for 138 yards fumbled by Washand two touchdowns. burn. The Wildcats Washburn counICHABOD kneeled the ball tered with solid perFOOTBALL formances from Simodown to end the game as Abilene neau who finished the Christian snuck out of Topeka night throwing 19-26 for 319 with the win. yards, two touchdowns but one Despite the loss, the Icha- interception. Simoneau’s leadbods felt they were in the game ing target, Joe Hastings, put out a the whole evening, attributing highlight reel performance, maktheir loss to mental errors. ing acrobatic catches at points “Take away those penalties throughout the game and accuand it’s a whole different ball mulating seven catches for 156 game,” said Dane Simoneau, ju- yards and two touchdowns. nior quarterback.

“They were keying in on Not all of the game though, [Hastings] all tonight but we’ll

keep going back to him because he was working all night and really opened up other guys for us underneath,” said Craig Schurig, Washburn head coach.

Despite all the solid performances by the Ichabods, nine penalties for almost 100 yards combined with two forced fumbles and an interception thrown in the red zone were just too much for the Ichabods to overcome.

“It was a tough game and we just have to overcome the mental mistakes and get better for the rest of the year,” said Michael Wilhoite, senior linebacker

game against Mesa State University in which their defense sacked the quarterback once and intercepted five passes as they won 36-3. The Griffon offense had only modest production in their season opener with Thomas Hodges, running back gaining 109 yards on 23 carries while Drew Newhart, quarterback, led the team through the air completing 16-28 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns.

Missouri Western State University will play their second game at home against Lincoln (Mo.) University this coming Thursday.

NEXT GAME Washburn must now turn their attention to their next opponent, Missouri Western State University.

MWSU comes off their first

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

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RoadRunners finish strong weekend Richard Kelly WASHBURN REVIEW After a shaky start to the preseason Friday night, the Topeka RoadRunners certainly picked up their game for Saturday and Sunday’s matchups.

Pulling off a close 3-2 victory against the expansion Amarillo Bulls, the RoadRunners came back Saturday with a 5-0 shutout victory. On Sunday, Topeka gave up as many goals as they scored Friday night but picked up the offense with seven goals to defeat the RoadRunners alumni in the second annual alumni game.

With scoring from multiple players, including a hat trick on Sunday from newcomer Scott Snyder, Topeka found their offensive game quickly. With two goals also from newcomer Kevin Novakovich, Topeka head coach Scott Langer was overall satisfied with the weekend as a whole and how the team performed.

“We’re just trying not to develop any bad habits at this point,” said Langer. “Obviously, you see how the intensity picked up there after about five minutes into the game. You know, we got some secondary scoring in there from Scott Snyder and some of those young guys. It was a good weekend and a lot of fun to watch those [alumni] guys compete too as they pass that torch over.”

Snyder was also pleased with his team’s effort and progression over the weekend. One of the main satisfactions for him was the way he played Saturday and Sunday.

“It was a lot of fun, especially after I didn’t even dress on Friday night,” said Snyder. “So, this is a good way to turn it around for myself at least.”

The alumni team consisted of team members who were part of the Roadrunners as recently as last year, as well as players who played in the franchise before it moved to Topeka. They developed an early lead Sunday, but less than two minutes later, Topeka picked up two goals to take a 2-1 lead to first intermission.

The alumni later tied the game at three, but the RoadRunners then countered with three straight goals to take command of the

Photo by Richard Kelly, Washburn Review

Bringing back experience: Nate Milam, forward, carries the puck past defense during Sunday’s 7-5 win over the RoadRunner alumni. Milam had a goal in the game and will help carry younger players this season. game.

Going from three, five, and seven goals in each game respectively, even Snyder was a bit surprised by the firepower his team released in Sunday’s game. Topeka lost to the alumni team 1-0 last season.

“We’re getting good chemistry going on,” said Snyder. It’d be nice if we could keep the trend up and get seven every night. I didn’t really it coming with seven goals, especially after the game last year.”

But regardless of the score, Sunday’s game was most importantly about the relationship the alumni players have to the younger players this season, according to Langer.

“That’s what this is about is to have everybody involved, no matter how long they played for

our organization,” said Langer.

“You know, we have a strong culture here and to have those guys involved and see how our young guys represent themselves is a key. We just want to keep that family going,” said Snyder.

Topeka will continue its preseason matches Friday and Saturday at Pepsi Ice Midwest in Kansas City as they take on the expansion Corpus Christi Ice Rays. Puck drops at 7:05 p.m.

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

Photo by Richard Kelly, Washburn Review

New kid on the block: Kyle Sharkey, forward, tries to stickhandle past alumni defense. Coming into his first year in Topeka, Sharkey will look to play a large role at forward this season, while also being one of the youngest RoadRunners.

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Lawrence skateboarders hit the streets Mike Goehring WASHBURN REVIEW

Photo by Mike Goehring, Washburn Review

Catching some air: Addie Toelkes, a skateboarder from Lawrence, attempts to land a switch heelflip as Tyler Noah, a videographer from Lawrence, captures the trick. Toelkes is Sponsored by White Chocolate skate shop in Lawrence.

On Sunday Sept. 5, a few Lawrence skateboarders met up with some videographers to head out to the streets to watch skateboarder JP Redman.

Redman was going to attempt to Krooked Grind a rail in the heart of the city. When the crew arrived at the skate spot, Redmon started his warm up doing a few ride ups to get the feel for the trick.

His first attempt at the rail ended with him sliding and jumping out half way down the rail. During his attempts at one point, Redmon slid down the whole rail, popped off the end, but couldn’t quite stay on his board. For his next attempt, he added a wax to the rail to help him move smoothly over the rail.

The following attempt was not as successful for Redmon as he approached the rail he bailed early, wrapping his body between his rib cage and hip like a jack knife.

After 20 seconds of stunned silence, everyone moved closer to see if he was okay.

“I was seeing stars for like a minute and my side feels weird,” said Redmon.

He attempted a few more rides toward the rail but he was done for the day. He said he was disappointed he could not complete the trick because of everyone who came to watch.

“I really want to get this trick it’s so hard to get everyone together like this,” said Redmon.

Redmon plans to return and try again.

Shortly after, two other skateboarders in the crowd headed to a tenstep stairway located near by.

Addison Toelkes and Josiah Tripoli were both attempting tricks down the stair set. They alternated attempts back and forth with Toelkes attempting a switch heelflip and Tripoli attempting a varial heelflip. Toelkes rolled up to the stair set with considerable speed, popping the board up with his back foot and flipping it with the heel of his front foot, sending the board sailing over the stairs. He

landed soundly and rode away clean. Tripoli was still trying to stick the varial heelflip, getting so close to landing it but he continued to shoot out. Tripoli finally completed it-threw out a big varial heelflip catching it high over the stairs and landing with ease.

Overall, it was a productive day of skateboarding and gathering footage. The skateboarders continue to skate in the Lawrence skate park until the next time they Photo by Mike Goehring, take their skills Washburn Review to the streets.

Tripoli is sponsored by Switch Skateboards, Es Shoes, Autoban Wheels, and Red Bull.

Redmon and Toelkes are sponsored by White Chocolate skate shop in Lawrence.

Michael Goehring is a sophomore mass media major. Reach him at michael.goehring1@ washburn.edu.

Athletes get involved in community Kate Hampson WASHBURN REVIEW

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Student-athletes can have a lot on their plate at one time. But many student-athletes find the time to help others and reach out to the community.

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is a group of a few student-athletes from each athletic team at Washburn.

These student-athletes meet and organize different activities and events to do in the community of Topeka and at Washburn.

“It gives student-athlete a voice in the process, and allows them to have a say over what is happening,” said Jordan Shefte, president of SAAC. “We also get athletes involved in the community and raise awareness of our respective sports.”

SAAC participates in many athletic events at Washburn including “Pink Out” and “Think

Pink” games that promote awareness for breast cancer and making goodie bags during finals week.

There have also been two main events that SAAC has helped organized in past years.

One main event SAAC participates in is a Capper Foundation event, “Evening as a Child” where student-athletes volunteer.

The second event, which is organized by SAAC, is a Special Olympic event, “Fun Day with the Bods.” Throughout the event, Special Olympic athletes meet in Lee Arena and play nine different sports with Washburn athletes and win prizes.

But this year, Shefte plans to implement another event, “Books with the Bods.”

“I am going to have a different sports team read to a local elementary school once a month.

It will give the athletes a chance to interact with the community and will hopefully increase attendance at sporting events,”

said Shefte.

The student-athletes that are members of the committee are not the only ones who are involved in the events. Members discuss and organize events during SAAC meetings and then relay that information to their team and a lot of players from each team volunteer at the events.

Shefte believes SAAC is a very important organization to keep on the Washburn campus.

“It brings athletes from different sports together with a purpose. It allows the representatives to speak up for their teams, and allows the athletes to have a voice,” said Shefte. “Also, it gets the athletes involved in the community, and raises awareness of the sports that we compete in. It is an important group within the athletic community.”

Kate Hampson is a senior mass media major. Reach her at katelyn.hampson@washburn.edu.