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burn than in a clinic where the therapists have a higher workload. The process for a patient to For people that suffer from anxi- visit the clinic starts by contacting ety disorders, the fear of dealing with the clinic. The clinic doesn’t have social situations can cause trembling, a secretary devoted to the anxiety blushing, sweating, or feeling ill. One clinic; the secretary at the psycholWashburn department has a solution ogy department takes a message. to assist those suffering with these A therapist will then contact the feelings. individual and asks a few screening The psychology department at questions. Finally, they schedule an Washburn University operates the initial appointment. At the appointPsychological Services Clinic. ment the individual fills out a quesThis fall in addition to targeting tionnaire and a consent form. anxiety, the clinic also provides as“The consent form helps [pasistance with other problems such as tients] to understand the role of the depression. clinic when it comes to confidenti“It is staffed by therapists who are ality,” said Turk. “We go over the in our master’s program, with an em- clinic rules, fill out a few questionphasis on clinical skills, so these are naires, and then we do a structured people studying to become master’s clinical interview with them.” level psychologists,” said Cynthia L. The interview the clients end Turk, assistant professor and anxiety up going through is designed so that clinic director. “The clinic serves as everyone who comes into the clinic the area where they do their training receives the same set of questions to and each therapist is under the super- answer. It’s with the idea in mind of vision of a licensed psychologist, this making sure that there is no missed semester I am the licensed psycholo- information. gist who is supervising The following in the clinic.” session allows the COPING WITH client to receiveforfeedAccording to Turk, ANXIETY the emphasis will be on back about their inrecruiting people who terview and also look have problems with over a treatment plan that has been anxiety and also might be dealing with proposed. another linked issue.. The rules for confidentiality are “A lot of times people who have similar to any therapist. The clinic’s anxiety are also depressed,” said Turk. release of any information, even to “Depression and anxiety go together a a spouse or medical doctor would lot.” only be allowed if the individual While the clinic does accept peo- gives written permission for the ple with various issues, they do not physician to share information with serve children or adolescents. another party. “We see Washburn students, we If the individual does not sign see faculty and staff at Washburn, we the form, the clinic doesn’t release see people from the community,” said any information, not even that the Turk. “The focus [of the clinic] is on person attended, to any third party. adults.” The only exceptions are involvThe clinic actually has a small ing safety issues or legal matters in enough number of clients that the ther- which a court subpoenas the records. apists are able to only see two to three A safety issue could involve the safety at a time. This allows the therapists to of a child, another person or the person devote their time and attention to each themselves. of the sessions. The clinic tries to accommodate to They are also able to get super- each client but there is are treatments vision on how they should help work that are used commonly which are part with their clients in the future and of nearly every clients’ sessions. gives them experience that will serve “We focus on empirically supbeyond their training experience. ported treatments; that is kind of a big Turk believes that patients may thing in the psychological field and even receive more attention at Wash- in the medical field now,” said Turk.
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“That means the kinds of things we recommend in terms of things that might be helpful to the people coming into our clinic are based on the research literature.” So if a student coming in has problems with panic attacks, the treatments that we recommend will be tailored to their individual situation, but the main aspects of their treatment will be drawn from techniques that have been shown to be helpful from scientific studies. This technique is not used everywhere, though this is the way the field
is moving. After graduation many of the master’s level therapists serve the Topeka community in facilities such as Community Mental Health Centers, Family Service and Guidance Center and other facilities in and around Topeka. “The program has been around long enough that it has really had a pretty profound impact on a lot of other organizations through our graduates who work there,” said Turk. So for students, faculty, or community members who are suffering
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from anxiety disorder or any other form of phobia, depression, or other problems, and seeking help, call Washburn University’s Psychological Services Clinic which can be reached at (785) 670-1564.
Christina Butler is a freshman mass media major. Reach her at christina.butler@ washburn.edu
Washburn preps for flu season Timothy Lake WASHBURN REVIEW
adults may be able to infect others beginning one day before symptoms develop up to five to seven days after becoming sick. Some people, especialEven without a major threat from ly children and people with weakened a new strain of influenza, the flu sea- immune systems, might be able to inson is still approaching, which means fect others for an even longer time.” a renewed push for getting vaccinated Andrew Herbig, assistant profesagainst the flu bug. sor for the biology department believes Pat Schneider, R.N. for Wash- this prolonged infection is because of burn Health Services, said there is more health problems concurrently only one flu occur for older shot this year. age groups and This vaccine young children works against compared to colthe swine flu, lege students. as well as the Campus common influcommunities enza virus. The have a lot more health clinic is people in close planning on a proximity. Herflu clinic in Mebig had a small morial Union suggestion to - Pat Schneider to help make keep the flu the vaccination R.N., Health Services from spreading process faster while at Washand easier for burn. students. “As we get It is important for students to in the season of sniffles and sneezes, get vaccinated that are at higher risk one of the best practices, is coughincluding those with asthma or aller- ing into the elbow, not right into the gies. hands,” said Herbig. “You may be able to pass on the Herbig would also say that with flu to someone else before you know stress and lack of sleep, students’ imyou are sick, as well as while you are mune systems are weakened, making sick,” said Schneider. “Most healthy it easier to catch a sickness. But Sch-
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neider also pointed out that physical health does not mean students can neglect getting the shot. “While exercise and proper nutrition do make a student healthier, and decreases the chance that people will get the flu, it does not give a complete prevention of the flu,” said Schneider. According, to Schneider, it is also important that students know that the flu is not a gastrointestinal issue. The flu is a respiratory virus, and symptoms include a headache, sore throat, and cough. “There is a small percentage that people can have a reaction, but its so minute to what can happen if you have the flu, its well worth getting the shot,” said Schneider. The health clinic at Washburn University will start giving vaccines on Oct. 1. Schneider said the shot will be $12, and students will have to sign a consent form. More information regarding costs and what students need to bring will be on their website.
Timothy Lake is a sophomore mass media major. Reach him at timothy.lake@washburn.edu
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The Bod Beat Art gallery showcases Valeo program’s work PRESS RELEASE
“Creations of Hope: An exhibit by artists experiencing mental illness” is an annual juried art exhibit sponsored by the CARE program at Valeo Behavioral Health Care. The exhibit will be displayed through the months of October and November in celebration of Mental Illness Awareness Week. Selected entries will be exhibited at the opening reception
Wednesday, Sept. 22 Brown Bag Lecture International House Noon Sociology/ Anthropology Club Room 205, Henderson 4 p.m. Quick Journey Through The Bible Blair Room, LLC 6-7:30 p.m.
Diplomas now available for summer graduates
Thursday, Sept. 23 Diversity Matters “Amreeka” Room 118, Henderson 7 p.m. Thursday Night Live (Chi Alpha) 1520 S.W. 17th St. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 Saturday, Sept. 25 Lady Blues soccer Yager Stadium, Moore Bowl 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26 Sunday Mass Catholic Campus Center, 1633 S.W. Jewell Ave. 6-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27 Tuesday, Sept. 28 School of Business research seminar Room 104, Henderson 12:30 p.m. Faculty Colliquium Mabee 105 2:30-4 p.m Wednesday, Sept 29 Quick Journey Through The Bible Blair Room, Living Learning Center 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 Lady Blues soccer Yager Stadium 6 p.m. Comedian Eric O’Shea Washburn Room, Memorial Union 7 p.m. Thursday Night Live (Chi Alpha) 1520 S.W. 17th St. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1 Lady Blues Classic (volleyball) Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center 2 p.m. Lady Blues Classic (volleyball) Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center 6:30 p.m.
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at 5:30-8 p.m. on October 1 at the Upstage Gallery located at 720 Jackson St. Through “Creations of Hope” the aim is to provide an accessible and empowering opportunity for artists experiencing mental illness to enter the art community. Additionally, Valeo strives to raise awareness and widen views of mental illness in the public by providing an event that celebrates creativity, strength, and hope.
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The Music Man: Jeff Dunn, sophomore, plays his tuba for the Washburn Wind Ensemble, which performed at Scorch on the Porch last Thursday. The Washburn Faculty Brass Quintet also performed at the event.
Fair gives Washburn students advice towards basic wellness
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Humane Society. “I’m alum of Washburn and I participated in the fair to get students into volunteering at Helping Hands Between balancing tests, Humane Society. It[the Huwork and other obligations, stu- mane Society] is really a bendent wellness sometimes goes eficial experience and you will to the backburner. The Wash- like it.” burn Wellness Fair geared toAlso available was inforwards changing that. mation about the annual Race Washburn hosted the one- Against Breast Cancer walk/run stop shop on Sept. 15 in the at Washburn, but the presentaWashburn Room. tion at the fair was about more While most people think of than just that specific walk. Kris wellness as going to the gym, Omni, also an alum of Washthe fair indicated burn University, staying well acis a coordinator WASHBURN tually consists of of Save a Life, WELLNESS FAIR a cancer support much more. organization. The Wellness “Washburn has a wonderful Fair had several participants, ranging from information about relationship in the Topeka area sports medicine, massages, can- and it really helps especially cer walks, and respiratory ther- for the walking program,” said apy. While the fair was geared Omni. The organization will also towards wellness of people, some organizations also came be hosting “Light the Night,” a just to show their gratitude to walk that will be held for cancer survivors and people who Washburn. “I feel it is important to have dealt with cancer. It will come back where you started be this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on from,” said Jayme Washie, an the Washburn Campus. Washburn students and employee of Helping Hands
faculty who visited the various booths learned about the broad range of wellness from the sponsors. “I liked how the fair had a sonogram to see inside the body and if someone had blood clots,” said Toiya James, sophomore. “I thought that was interesting. They also had a upcoming herbal store here. That was nice to actually get free samples.” The fair also emphasized that if the information desired wasn’t available, there are areas in Topeka that can coordinate with students to get it. Overall, Celeste Hajek, Washburn Employee Wellness Coordinator, had strong beliefs the event’s worth it. “The fair is really important to bring wellness to Washburn,” said Hajek. “Attending the event provides all aspects, physical, religious, massage to the mind and body and the whole body spirit.”
Anjelica Willis is a sophomore mass media major. Reach her at anjelica.willis@washburn.edu.
Harvard alumni to speak to WU students regarding his business Richard Kelly WASHBURN REVIEW
Morgan Hermand-Waiche will be the guest speaker for the Washburn Ad Club Thursday Sept. 23 at noon in the Kansas Room, Memorial Union. Hermand-Waiche, who will be in town for a business engagement, is the CEO of his own online startup, www. matchvenue.com and a Harvard
Business School alumni. He will share his experiences regarding fundraising, being a CEO, and the Internet, among other subjects. His website is a studentsonly social network, which he hopes will interest fans of Facebookand Twitter. He created his idea while at Harvard, due to having to be able to communicate with other students via a video chat. He
also knew it would be important to broadcast live clubs and association’s meetings. If students who attend the meeting sign up for his website prior to attending, they may have a chance to win an all expense paid four-day trip to Boston and Paris.
Richard Kelly is a junior mass media/social work major. Reach him at richard.kelly@washburn.edu
Washburn Mortar Board gains national recognition for academic acheivements PRESS RELEASE
The Ichabod chapter of Mortar Board at Washburn University was among the outstanding chapters to be honored for its excellence at the 2010 Mortar Board National Conference, July 23-25 in Chicago. The group was one of 77 chapters to receive the Silver Torch Award, presented to chapters meeting chapter management standards while exemplifying the ideals of scholarship, leadership and service. Chapter Vice President Ni-
cole Stejskal, Bison, Kan., was present to accept the chapter’s award. Mortar Board is the premier national honor society recognizing college seniors for outstanding achievement in scholarship, leadership and service. Since its founding in 1918, the organization has grown from the four founding chapters to 228 chartered collegiate chapters with nearly a quarter of a million initiated members across the nation. The Ichabod chapter at Washburn University was chartered in 2006 and cur-
rently has 51 members. Mortar Board provides opportunities for continued leadership development, promotes service to colleges and universities and encourages lifelong contributions to the global community. Some notable Mortar Board members include distinguished politician Condoleezza Rice, Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees and Suzy’s Zoo creator Suzy Spafford. Learn more about Mortar Board at students.washburn. edu/organizations/mortarboard/ or mortarboard.org.
PRESS RELEASE For students who completed their degree requirements in July, their diplomas are ready to be picked up at the Office of the University Registrar. You will need to show a photo ID before you receive your diploma. If you have any holds on your account you will not be able to receive your diploma. If you have work outstanding (incomplete grade, course yet to be completed,
etc), you have not yet met your degree requirements and there will not be a diploma for you. If you would like to have your diploma mailed, there is a $5 fee. You will find the Diploma Mailing Form on the Registrar website at: www.washburn. edu/registrar. Please note that University policy prohibits issuing diplomas to any student with financial or other unmet obligations to the University.
Becker discusses employers’ ideals PRESS RELEASE “My Ideal Employee” will be the topic of a presentation by Bernie Becker, vice president and chief human resources officer at Stormont Vail HealthCare. The 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, meeting will be in the
Vogel Room in the Union and is open to everyone. Becker will talk about what characteristics are most desirable to land a job. Washburn’s Society for Human Resource Management is sponsoring the talk. For more information, call Dan Schultz at 785-580-5300.
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Hello Washburn! Hope you are having a great week so far!! Tonight is a committees night for us, so we will be meeting with each committee to continue to work on upcoming projects and events. Last week, our Spirit Committee did an excellent job with Traditions Night and I’m sorry if you didn’t make it in time to get a shirt, but we had 700-800 students there, so it was a great turnout! Also, a big thank you to Vice President Mullin, Board of Regents Chairwoman Marquardt and our Communications Committee on all of their hard work for Constitution Day on Friday. Congratulations to Jared Lauber for winning the free iPad during the Constitution Day Giveaway! Last week, Vice President Mullin and I met with the other University Presidents at different institutions within the KS Board of Regents and discussed ideas on the upcoming year. We also had breakfast with the Kansas Board of Regents members and discussed their vi-
sion for higher education in Kansas for the future. Join the Bod Squad if you still haven’t yet! 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
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010 • News
Smok ng s hot ssue on many college campuses Christina Butler WASHBURN REVIEW
In 2009, the Topeka City Council banned smoking in all public locations and establishments, excluding smoke shops. Many attempts were made to reverse the ban but none were successful. After universities and colleges across America also implemented bans, many Washburn students may have been left asking if Washburn is going to ban smoking completely and why it really matters if they smoke on campus. The issue of smoking in college has been tracked for many years. According to the National Lung Association’s Tobacco Policy Project, in 2006, approximately one out of every five college students smoked. That was the lowest percent of smokers in college since 1980. In 2006, it was 19.2 percent, which is a number relatively lower than the 30.6 percent of college students who smoked in 1999. Though this was a dramatic decrease in smokers
among college students the, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services set a lower goal for 2010 of only 12 percent of adult smokers.. The TPP said that research shows that most of the college students who smoke began in high school. It also reported that about half of college students who smoke were “social smokers” which means they generally only smoke when with other smokers. A study done in 2005 showed than one fifth of “social smokers” became daily smokers over a four-year time frame. Smoking itself is not the only problem. TPP reported that for some college students, smoking is an indication of stress or depression. They also found that students who smoke were more likely to use alcohol and drugs.
In 2007, USA Today reported that at least 43 universities and colleges throughout the U.S. had banned smoking on campus. “If you’re not allowed to smoke on campus, if you can’t buy tobacco products on campus, it will definitely deter some students from smoking,” said Betsy Foy from the American College Health Association. By 2008, New York had passed legislation prohibiting smoking in dorms/residence halls in “all state and private colleges and universities.” In 2009, Illinois State University went smoke free on campus. Portland [Oregon] Community college became a completely tobacco free college in 2009.
According to the TPP, at Storey, chairman of the WashOzark Technical Community Col- burn Board of Regents. “I am lege the fine for smoking on the sure we will discuss [a possible 100 percent tobacco-free campus ban] at some point.” is to pay $15 or spend two hours Not everyone agrees with of picking up tobacco trash. the change of smoke/tobacco free Additionally, more than universities and colleges. The 130 colleges and universities anti-ban groups throughout the across the nation have smoke nation believe if they have the free policies that ban smoking right to make decisions like voton the entire campus including ing in elections they should be alindoor and outdoor areas. lowed to smoke when and where At least anthey choose. The other 500 camIndiana Daily StuCAMPUS puses prohibit dent referred to the CONTROVERSY tobacco use in proposed ban as an student residen“infringement on tial housing, reports the TPP. personal liberties” saying that for Deborah Swank, deputy the students living in dorms the mayor of Topeka and a sup- smoking ban was especially hard porter of the no smoking bill considering that 30 feet around passed in Topeka, shared her the dorms was said to be smoke insight into university smoking free. bans and the possibility of one Those in favor of the ban at Washburn. argue that they are content to be “Right now you have to be able to go to class without havten feet from any door even on ing to fear second hand smoke campus, and, of course, all of inhalation. the indoor spaces,” said Swank. To read the full report on “I do know that Washburn has smoking in college visit the Nanumber of students who have tional Lung Association page at been working on [no smoking www.lungusa.org/stop-smoking/ on campus] for a few years. I tobacco-control-advocacy/ream in total support of that. If ports-resources/tobacco-policy[the University] wants to do trend-reports/college-report.pdf. that, it’s a great idea.” Washburn University, however, has not made any plans to Christina Butler is a freshman impose a ban. “I don’t know that we have mass media major. Reach her at talked about that,” said Bob christina.butler@washburn.edu
‘American Beauty’ explores media and cultural perceptions of ‘what is beautiful’ Jaimie Luse WASHBURN REVIEW Last Thursday, Camille Cooper came to campus with a message in mind. Cooper made her presentation, “The American Beauty Myth,” in Henderson Learning Resources Center room 100 last week. The Campus Activities Board sponsored the presentation. According to Cooper, the purpose of her speech is to make people really start to think about beauty and what ideas of beauty are and why society has those ideas and how the media and advertising can have an impact on the way people look at themselves. However as she showed through slides, most of the pictures in ads and in the media are touched up and women do not really look like the ones in the picture. “In the same way you would go to school and read a classic novel and dissect it and analyze it, I want people to do the same thing with advertisements,” said Cooper. “I want people to really look at them and study them and analyze them and question what they’re seeing.” However, she does agree that it is not entirely the media’s fault. People do have a role in what they see and buy. “I totally agree with that, we participate in our own exploitation 100 percent you know like buying the magazines that just put out this trash that just totally talks down to us and is condescending and they’re insulting us,” said Cooper. In addition to questioning ads and the media she also wanted the audience to question our their own perspective on beauty and what is held as beautiful. “If you find that you have a narrow idea of what’s appealing to you or what represents attractive to you start to question that, why you have that, and maybe you can break down some of that,” said Cooper.
“Maybe some of that has an influence.” While the majority of the presentation focused on how the media and advertising industry is affecting women and girls, she also talked about the effect it has on men and boys. Cooper cited toys like GI Joe dolls giving the wrong ideas to boys about how they have to look. “I think the same thing applies for guys, and I think guys are increasingly, because of the media attention on you and your looks, becoming more objectified in the reverse. And it probably feels really bad when it comes out, right? So multiply that by a billion and that’s what we [women] go through every day,” said Cooper. Cooper’s presentation has been inspired by her work as an actress in Hollywood on projects like the television series, “General Hospital” and various major motion pictures. When she was younger she really thought acting was what she wanted to do. Eventually Cooper awoke to the realization that she didn’t like the person she was. That was when things started to change for her. Cooper started talking to the film industry about their impact on the way women view themselves. She then started branching out and talking to other people. “When I started no one was really even talking about it. So then it became kind of trendy to talk about it,” said Cooper. Cooper travels to of universities and community groups and occasionally goes to high schools and middle schools. Her main goal is to reach students and get this message to them. “The primary purpose first and foremost is to reach those young women and men who are in crisis,” said Cooper. Her message certainly seemed to have an impact at Washburn. “She’s so fabulous. It was really good, so interesting and very informative. A lot of things
McDonald wins battle with cancer Kelsie O’Connell WASHBURN REVIEW
For years, students who worked in the basement of the union saw the smiling face of Gary McDonald. McDonald, a recently retired janitor from Washburn, struggled at first with working on campus after finding out he had prostate cancer in February. But it soon turned around. “To be truthful, I was pretty upset and depressed in February, but I had such a good support base out here at Washburn from all the people who work here and all the students,” said McDonald. In fact, many faculty members and students cared so much about what was happening to McDonald that they brought him pans of food. Some people from Washburn even asked if he and his wife needed any other help while getting through the difficult time. “I’ve got a tremendous support system,” said McDonald. “I deeply appreciate it. Not only from the students, but from the people who work out here. I think I could count on anybody that works in the union to help me, too, if I needed it.” Washburn’s disability services are dedicated to helping with problems such as this. They encourage students dealing with a problem such as McDonald’s to contact the university if any concerns arise in regards to disability issues on campus. Jeanne Kessler, director of student services, said she considers everyone at Washburn an advocate when it comes to campus life, whether things are going good or bad. McDonald is almost certain that he could call on anyone at Washburn to help him if he ever needed it. “I’m blessed. I really am to have such a great work system,” said McDonald. “Working at Washburn was a great experience for me; not only all the students, but all the people that work out here. I loved every single minute of it.” And as he’s now recovred after removing the cancer in surgery, McDonald offered his final advice to anyone living with a disability. “Never get down on yourself. Always take a positive approach. Always rely on your friends, because we all need each other in life.” Kelsie O’Connell is a freshman mass media major. Reach her at kelsie.oconnell@washburn.edu
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Beauty can be a beast: Camille Cooper has gone from an actress on popular shows such as General Hospital to a speaker who presents the fake images popular culture presents. Cooper was well received by attendees. I didn’t notice about the world, very eye opening,” said Molly Rondeau and Grace Roberts, freshmen. It wasn’t just the girls who got something out of the speech. “I enjoyed it. I thought it presented a different and unique view on the way we hold beauty and the way we view everything,” said Alex Sonnich, sophomore. Cooper also works as the legislative affairs director for the National Association to
Protect Children. “We go and we lobby politically to make sure there are better laws and better protection and resources for abused children,” said Cooper. Cooper also worked to help pass the Virginia educational diversity and equity bill. “The bill required the state to rewrite the entire K-12 history curriculum to be inclusive of people of different races, ethnicities, gender and disability,” said Cooper. Cooper hoped her presen-
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tation had an impact on Washburn students. “The one thing that each of you should know that for every single person that reaches out, that sends a letter, or an email or makes a phone call to whomever it is you want to target,” said Cooper. “You represent a hundred people so if you get a hundred people to do that you represent a lot of people. Jaimie Luse is a freshman mass media major. Reach her at jaimie. luse@washburn.edu
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Battling the Odds: Gary McDonald, former WU employee, found out he had cancer last February. McDonald recently had surgery to remove it and is now retired and recovering.
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Journalism University Childcare needs desperate change not dead, Editorial Board WASHBURN REVIEW politicians not savvy
I had 40 people in my graduating class. The closest we came to having a journalism class was a class where we alternately decorated the trophy cases and put together a monthly excuse for an online newsletter. Three years later, I’m holding my own with people who have been involved with journalism since junior high. Yet, I am still concerned by the Kansas State Department of Education’s decision to cut funding for high school journalism. I understand it won’t kill students to be stripped of that elective as a privilege in high school. However, I am still concerned about what that means for the well being of all high school electives. With American teens’ academic achievements sinking in comparison to other countries’, it is understandable that many states may want to refocus on the basic areas of education, such as English, math, science and social studies. What is most troubling is the idea that it won’t be across the board. It is pretty evident that arts are the first things to go when budget cuts rear their ugly head. For years, the marching bands, art classes, theater troupes and debate teams have held bake sales and car washes to stay afloat. I’ve never seen football players going door-todoor selling cookie dough. Yes, sports can help build teamwork, but try to visit the Review on deadline night, and tell us we don’t have to work just as much as a team as any defensive line. Not everyone can play in the NFL or NBA, and sometimes I think it is the lack of exposure to enough electives that has added to the amount of college students that switch majors more times than they have shoes. I always thought that high school electives keep students engaged so they are motivated to continue in some career path. It seems this recent decision says instead that electives are nothing more than a way to entertain high school students until they can be moved through the system, and journalism is a waste of time. Journalism didn’t make the cut because the state doesn’t think the market has much potential for job growth. “Journalism didn’t meet the high demand material,” according to Kathy Toelkes, a spokeswoman for the Kansas State Education Department. I disagree. Guess what skill almost every graduate school and career prizes over any other? The ability to write clearly, concisely and accurately. With GO Topeka, Think Big Topeka, Visit Topeka, Downtown Topeka and the many other renewal projects that are bringing Topeka back to life, the events are coordinated, promoted and sustained by media personnel. People have been outraged at the idea of losing talented students from serving in the “fourth estate,” a watchdog of the government. The involvement of the media holds our government together in that without informed citizens, the entire spirit of democracy is unattainable. Therefore, an educated, experienced class of journalists is directly necessary to the correct formation of a functional and successful society. But I am glad the football team got new uniforms. Again. Regina Budden is a senior mass media major. Reach her at regina. budden@washburn.edu
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The views expressed in the Review’s View are those of the Washburn Review editorial board and are not necessarily the views of Washburn University. Any response to this column can be sent to wureview@ gmail.com with “Letter to the Editors” in the subject line.
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Cassidy Keim Freshman “I think they could do a little bit more than just the wrap or salad for healthy options.”
Joshua Tommaso Sophomore “The pizza is really super greasy, but there is a pretty wide variety of food.”
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With so many groups and activities offering ways to stay healthy on campus, the Review searched to find out what Chartwells has to offer its patrons.
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Childcare at Washburn University is, quite simply, a disaster. The University Childcare Development Center, currently located inside University United Methodist Church at 1621 S.W. College Ave., currently holds only 41 children, not all of whom are children of Washburn students. The Washburn Student Government Association allocates $30,000 each year to the UCD, and the center charges students additional weekly charges of $160 for an infant, $145 for children ages 1-3 and $135 for children 3-6. For community and Washburn staff, the rates go up $15 per week. Comparatively, Emporia State’s Center for Early Childhood Education charges weekly rates of $122.50 for children ages 1-3 or $105 for children ages 3-6, offers educational services and is able to house about twice as many children.
This editorial is by no president candidates Will Lawmeans an argument against rence and Charity Hockman set having childcare for Washburn forth a goal to have Washburn students. Quite the opposite: if host its own facility, whether it we are paying substantial sums be in a new or existing buildof student money each year to ing, that can provide childcare provide childcare to Washburn for 140 children. We wholestudents, they need to be the heartedly agree with this idea, ones reaping the benefits. In the and think we need to make it a first part of our three-part se- reality. Rather than providing ries on childcare, which is run- $30,000 a year in student fees ning online this week at www. to a center that doesn’t meet our washburnreview.org, needs and charges adwe take a look at the REVIEW’S ditional sums of monUCD’s funding. In ey per week, we need VIEW this article, Assistant to offer cheaper or Director Cathy Gadeven rate-free childdis says the UCD is turning a care directly on campus. lot of people away, and DirecThe Washburn University tor Cecelia Courter said around Foundation and the different 80 percent of the children are schools on campus need to get either children of students, fac- involved with raising money ulty or staff. In March 2009, for the project, and I’m even however, Gaddis was quoted OK with raising the student acin a Washburn Review article tivity fee a little bit if it benefits by Travis Perry as saying that a larger ratio of Washburn stu90 percent of the children in the dents. The UCD also received UCD were children of Wash- a grant recently to expand, but burn students. because of the building it was During the 2009-10 WSGA located in, had to give the grant elections, president and vice back and not expand. If the
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Machete viewed a gory, seen as as a gory, immigration-centered immigration centered film
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Gorefest: Danny Trejo plays Machete, the title character, in the latest film by director Robert Rodriguez. Rodriguez has made a name for himself with films like “Desperado” and “El Mariachi.”.
David Wiens WASHBURN REVIEW Maybe it was because I still had the bitter taste of gore left in my mouth from “The Expendables,” maybe my expectations were too high, or maybe I was just in a rotten mood, but “Machete” was just not that great. Normally, I am a huge fan of almost anything Robert Rodriguez makes; I have not only seen “Desperado,” and “Once Upon a Time in Mexico,” but the Spanish-language prequel, “El mariachi,” Rodriguez’s first feature length film. As a matter of fact, I actually listened to the commentary on “Planet Terror” where the original fake trailer for “Machete” came from and heard him mention that he hoped the fan response to it would be so strong that people would demand he
turn it into a real movie. Yet, heavy-hitters listed in the “Machete” lacked a certain opening credits actually have zeal; the cartoonish exaggera- characters that are part of the tion of old exploitation movies storyline and appear more than and film noirs that Rodriguez once over the course of the clearly enjoys felt disingenu- film. Robert De Niro actually has one of the most dynamic ous. It was difficult to nail and lively performances I have down exactly what it was that seen him give in years. So what bothered me about “Machete.” was it that felt so underwhelmIt seemed to have all the hall- ing about this movie? marks that I expected to have: The most obvious answer laughably graphic violence, is the film being so centered on immigracorrupt villains tion; the twisted masquerading as MOVIE blood lust and upstanding offiREVIEW dark agenda of cials, a textbook action movie prothe anti-immitagonist capable of inhuman gration faction, as well as the badassery and equally inca- barely-explained yet relentless pable of feeling pain, and, drive of the pro-immigration of course, several oversexed faction make any suggestion young women kicking ass or made about the issue indecigunning down their enemies pherable. But while that may wearing as little clothing as be the easiest answer, it was possible. Unlike some mov- not the right one. It may be a ies I have seen recently, the somewhat insufficient answer,
but it all just felt forced. The rhythm of shifting focus from one character to the next felt somewhat aimless, especially when it came to Sartana (Jessica Alba), who had multiple scenes researching alone or trying to consolidate evidence that made the focus on Machete (Danny Trejo) more uneven. Since Rodriguez has handled this so well in previous movies like “Sin City” and “Once Upon a Time in Mexico,” it forces me to question how much he really cared about making this movie. Overall, “Machete” works well enough. It does all the things “The Expendables” was supposed to do, but the next time you get in the mood for a Rodriguez flick, this will probably not be the one you choose. David Wiens is a senior English major. Reach him at david.wiens@ washburn.edu.
‘Mr. Stinky Feet,’ the Hiccups kick off Performing Arts for Children season Michelle Boltz WASHBURN REVIEW Last Saturday children rocked and bopped in the aisles, to the music of “Mr. Stinky Feet.” Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove and the Hiccups performed live at Washburn University’s Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre as the opening act in the Performing Arts For Children’s 41st season opener. They’ve been performing at Washburn for five years. “We love playing at Washburn, and have a nice fan base,” said Cosgrove. Hiccups members include Mark “Stinky Pete” Thies on bass guitar, and Patrick “Ichabod” (also known as “Ichy”) Conway on drums. Thies has performed with Cosgrove for 11 years. “I originally started out as the tall drummer on a tiny little drum set,” said Thies. Jim Cosgrove got his start 13 years ago when he wrote funny songs for his nieces and nephews, just for fun. “He [Cosgrove] originally started out with himself and a piano player,” said Thies. Cosgrove performed for the first time at Barnes and No-
ble Booksellers in Kansas City, Mo. After several requests from parents after the show, Cosgrove was inspired in 2006 to record his first CD in a friend’s garage in Lawrence, titled “Stinky Feet.” Fans at his performances started calling him “Stinky Feet” after his CD release. Cosgrove describes their music as “Free Range Family Rock.” “Mr. Stinky Feet” and the Hiccups have performed at two of the annual White House Easter Egg Rolls at schools on military bases in Germany, and performed in England, Spain, Canada and Mexico. They have also played with the Kansas City Symphony with an 80piece orchestra, combining eight of Cosgrove’s songs. The group averages 230250 shows a year, and have played at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, in Oklahoma City, and at the Smoky Hill Festival in Salina. “Mr. Stinky Feet” and the Hiccups have the opportunity to be one of the first performers to play at the new performing art center that is due to open in Kansas City, Mo., in 2011. Cosgrove travels with
his wife, Jeni, and their two daughters. He is originally from Kansas City, Mo. and currently resides in Prairie Village, Kan. He attended University of New Mexico where he got his master’s degree in Mass Media. Cosgrove is also a former newspaper reporter from the Albuquerque Journal “Mr. Stinky Feet” and the Hiccups have a new CD that is coming out Oct. 5, called “Swimming in Noodles.” Two songs featured at their performances included “Chips and Salsa” and “Cool Daddy,” in which Cosgrove invited all the “cool daddies” to come down and join their children and grandchildren on the stage with the band while playing instruments. “Mr. Stinky Feet” and the Hiccups have eight CDs and two DVDs available for purchase. For more about “Mr. Stinky Feet” and the Hiccups, to order their CDs and DVDs or to find out their performance schedules, check out www.jimcosgrove.com or www.mrstinkyfeet.com. Michelle Boltz is a sophomore mass media major. Reach her at michelle.boltz@washburn.edu.
Theatre department produces ‘Rumors’ Elise Barnett WASHBURN REVIEW
tion from students, faculty and staff across the campus.” Once the show gets going The Washburn Theatre De- it’s hard to tell who is a theater partment is warming up for its major and who has come from new season and is set to start other departments or the Topeka community. some “Rumors” this fall. “There are a lot of people Theatre brings art, culture and expression to a community involved in the theatre departbut brings even more to those ment that aren’t actually theater majors,” said Brandon Blick, a involved. “I was in a class with Tony philosophy major involved in Naylor, [associate professor both acting and tech at Washin the theatre department] and burn. “It’s really hard to tell they needed help on a show and who is a theatre major and who he mentioned it,” said Brenda isn’t just because of how exBlackman, stage manager for cited the entire department is. the upcoming show “Rumors.” So many people are so fond of “I started doing [theater] and what they’re doing whether it’s it just kind of became my life for fun or for school.” For all the effort and stress without [me] even knowing it.” The case for many incom- that is put into theatre, Blick ing students can be an over- said there are great rewards. “You’ll find it to be a very whelming fear of unfamiliar faces and strange places, but rewarding and enjoyable experience,” said once the ice Blick. “You is broken the will form realfear will like- “ You can be as ly strong relaly be gone. tionship with “I did theinvolved as you people. That atre in middle want to be. is one of the school and I best ways to did theatre in get involved high school,” -Brenda Blackman in school. said BlackStage Manager, “Rumors” You find such man. “Coman automatic ing into a col” list of close lege level it friends.” was different because I didn’t know anybody. Blackman added that the We’re all really accepting peo- friendships and connections ple. We’re in theatre. There’s made through theater can last a not a lot you can do that’s going lifetime. “These are people that I’ll to surprise us.” Having an open schedule probably talk to for the rest of is not a requirement to be in- my life because I genuinely volved in theatre as many of the care about them as a person,” rehearsals are in the evening or said Blackman. However, involvement with the theater deworked around schedules. “You can be as involved partment doesn’t have to be a as you want to be,” said Black- long term commitment. “For some people this isn’t man. “It really just depends on what you want to do and what their life and that’s ok,” said Blackman. “You don’t have you get selected to do.” Most actors have to be at to make it your life in order to rehearsal every day, as does have some fun with us. You can the stage manager, but there come in and work a show here are technical positions that only and there or one show. It just require about four or five days depends on what your interests of practice during the “tech are.” Auditions for Neil Simon’s week,” the week before the show opens, and then working “Rumors” have recently been completed and technical crews during the shows. Despite what many people are being assembled. “Rumors” may think, theater is not just is currently the only show lined for theater majors. Although up for the fall semester and is participation is required for set to open Nov. 12. “We may be trying to put many scholarship students, the department is open to anyone together a small children’s show, but that’s undecided at with a passion. “Auditions are open to the this point,” said Prece. “We had entire Washburn community,” another show that was supposed said Paul Prece, chair of the to open next week, but we had theatre department. “We welcome and encourage participaSee RUMORS page A6
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For The Kids: “Mr. Stinky Feet” (Jim Cosgrove) performs at Gray Theatre as part of the Performing Arts For Children program. The program had kids rocking out.
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AAFT sponsors pub crawl Patricia Peterson WASHBURN REVIEW
non-profit organization that since 1991, has been committed to fighting breast canOne organization will be cer in Shawnee County. They hosting an upcoming event are the only group that proto benefit a cause close to vides free mammograms to the hearts of some Washburn qualified women who work community members. and live in Topeka and the The American Adver- six surrounding counties. tising Federation of Topeka They also host an annual 5K will be sponsoring “Booze walk, and receive donations for Boobs,” a Pub Crawl, from various organizations starting at 5 p.m. October 9, and individuals. RABC is a at Quinton’s Bar separate organiand Deli. All the BREAST CANCER zation from Suproceeds will be san G. Komen AWARENESS donated in honor or the American of Breast Cancer Cancer Society, Awareness Month and AAFT who are their own indepenwill be contributing all the dent group in the Shawnee money they make to the Race County area. Against Breast Cancer, Inc. “[It’s] a really good way The AAFT is comprised to support breast cancer and of many different groups of have a good time,” said Saradvertising agencies and lo- ah Laing, junior. “It’s also a cal media. Brie Engelken, good way to get young peoaccount manager for adver- ple involved.” tising agency Jones HuySign in begins at Quinett Partners, in Topeka is in ton’s Bar and Deli who is the charge of handling day-to- sponsor bar at 4:30 p.m. and day activities of the group ends at 5 p.m. so don’t be late. as well as the “Booze for The crawl will involve two Boobs” pub-crawl. additional locations, SkinThe RABC is a 501C (3) ny’s Sports Bar and Grill, and
Bullfrog’s Live. Each participant will receive their t-shirt, drink tickets, and their rotation agenda which will tell you where to be and when you need to be there. For a list of specific times check out the AAFT Facebook page, there you can also join the group and get updates on the different events they sponsor. The crawl will go until about 8:30 p.m. and will end at Quinton’s Bar and Deli where awards will be distributed for the challenge winner(s). “I am always happy to serve people here at Quinton’s,” said sophomore Washburn University student Morgan Peacock, who is a waitress at Quinton’s Bar and Deli. “Especially anything for a good cause is always fun!” The cost is only $30 per person, and $200 for a group of eight people. Registration will include a T-shirt and three drink tickets each person, and a schedule for the various advertising-themed challenges along the way. You can contact her at bengleken@jhpadv.
Booze for Boobs Quinton’s Bar and Deli (4121 S.W. Huntoon) Skinny’s Sports Bar and Grill (4016 S.W. Huntoon) Jeremiah Bullfrogs Live (4115 S.W. Huntoon) com if you have any questions about the pub crawl. AAFT holds regular luncheons on trends in advertising and is currently trying to grow membership, move forward and provide information on media trends in the industry. “I don’t think some people can understand how fast paced you move during the day.” Brie Engelken said when asked about her job with Jones Huyett Partners. “If you are impatient [like me] that is great!” Patricia Peterson is a sophomore Mass Media major. Reach her at patricia.peterson@washburn.edu.
Rumors: Play performance Continued from page A5 to postpone it because of technical difficulties.” A guest director will take the helm of “Rumors” this fall and it is a light-hearted turn for the Washburn department. “I am very excited about ‘Rumors’,” said Blick. “Washburn does wonderful intense dramatic plays that really get you thinking, but I would love a lighthearted farce and I’d love to be involved with that. It’s such a big cast.” Even if the next few months may not be the perfect time for you, it’s never too late to start getting involved. “There’s always something going on and there’s always stuff and we always need people and we always need help,” said Blackman. Blick and Blackman advised to not let fear or scheduling dissuade anyone from trying out or otherwise getting involved. “Try your best all around,” said Blick. “The audition process never gets easier.” The fear of wasting time or not being the best choice for a particular role is an ongoing battle, but despite fear Blick was cast in the Washburn production of “Rabbit Hole” last year and continues to audition for acting roles here at Washburn. “The directors are pretty easy going,” said Blackman. “They understand that you have lives. We
all have lives and things going on. Just come over and give it a shot.” Blackman said a good way to find out what’s going on in the department is to talk to one of the professors involved. “If you just come over and say ‘I’d love to do this’ or ‘I’m really good at this’,” said Blackman. “They’ll send you to the professor that will find you something to do.” There is also a website for the department and a message board of upcoming events near the department’s office. “The best source of information for production activity, auditions and special performances is to check the Callboard outside of Garvey Fine Arts Center Room 133,” said Prece. Whether theater is a life’s passion, a hobby, or just an occasional interest, there might be a spot open here at Washburn for those interested. “The one thing that combines us is that we love what we do,” said Blackman. “If you come and you want to get involved and you are serious about what you do and you are willing to do the work that it requires, then we are more than willing to party with you and have fun.” Elise Barnett is a sophomore English major. Reach her at elise. barnett@washburn.edu.
Washburn Book Club allows English department faculty share members to expand interests poetry via Top City Poets series Taylor Jaimes WASHBURN REVIEW
discuss the book chosen for that month. The meetings are an open group discussion but are generally led by one person. In the late 1990s Sara Keckeisen, a book“Each person who comes fairly regularly store employee, started the Washburn Book takes a turn choosing the book and leading the Club. A core group of people has kept the group discussion,” said Imparato. “To keep it book club going ever since. straight we have an attendance sheet and gen“We kept the book club going because we erally rotate in alphabetical order.” like discussing books together and being chalMost of the books are fiction, but the lenged to read new genres and book club is open to reading all authors,” said Martha Imparato, genres of books. So far, the book CAMPUS a Washburn Book Club member. club has read contemporary BOOK “Some of us like to read Kansas and classic works of literature authors’ works.” such as: “People of the Book” CLUB The Washburn Book Club by Geraldine Brooks; “Naked meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays, in Came the Phoenix ed.” by Marthe Crane Room of the Memorial Union. The cia Talley; “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott members meet every four to six weeks to dis- Fitzgerald; “The Big House” by George H. cuss the latest book they have been reading. Colt; and this month’s book, “The Help” by “The book club is a group of people who Kathryn Stockett. like to read and are interested in expanding “Anyone may participate in the Washburn their horizons and learning about books they book club,” said Imparato. “People generaldon’t normally read,” said Imparato. ly come because they know someone in the At the meetings, the book club members group or have heard about it from someone.” Some of the books that the book club reads are from Washburn alumni or faculty such as Debra Stufflebean who wrote “At This Time, In This Place”. Stufflebean is from Topeka and is a Washburn alumna. Another local author is Bob Lawson who wrote Bridge of Dreams and is a faculty emeritus and current member of the Washburn Book Club. “We have invited many of the Kansas authors to speak and discuss with our group when we read their book,” said Imparato. The Washburn Book Club is advertised in the Alumni Magazine and it’s on the Washburn events calendar. There is not a set amount of pages to read before each meeting but the book club members generally try and finish the book before the meetings. If the members don’t finish the book, they go and discuss the book anyway. “Right now we have faculty, staff and community members in the Washburn Book Club, but students are welcome,” Imparato said. “Students generally don’t have much Book cover courtesy of www.kathrynstockett.com time for leisure reading during the semester “The Help:” Kathryn Stockett’s new book, “The Help” I expect.” is the latest book to be discussed by the Washburn Book Club. The group has been meeting at 1 p.m. on Taylor Jaimes is a freshman nursing major. Reach her Thursdays in the Crane Room of the Memorial Union. at taylor.jaimes@washburn.edu.
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The sunlight streamed brightly through the windows of the Blackbird Espresso Bar and Bistro Saturday Sept. 18 as patrons gathered to share the afternoon with two local Kansas poets. Thomas Fox Averill and Steven Hind are both members of the Top City Poetry Reading Series organized by Dennis Etzel. The Top City Poetry group hosts live readings in the Topeka area and features local and native Kansas poets. Averill and Etzel are both faculty in the English department at Washburn University. Etzel introduced each reader and the first to preent was Hind, a native Kansan and accomplished poet with four published volumes and a CD. Hind was relaxing and a lighthearted spirit as soon as he took the microphone. He began with the three poems that will be featured in the next issue of seveneightfive magazine. The first was a found poem, or poem composed using other written work, phrases or even speech. This particular found poem was created using lines from a book about the history of cigarettes entitled “Ashes to Ashes.” Between poems, Hind discussed his methods, inspirations and poetic style. The crowd was engaged and listened intently as Hind mused on the process of creating poetry. Hind entertained the crowd, joking about his poetry, his missteps and unintentional mis-interpretations. At one point Hind recited one of his favorite poems. “I wish I’d written that,” said Hind as laughter emanated from the gathered listeners. “His poetry is true to a Kansas heart and details moments, atmospheres and moods really well,” said Emily BlakeBraun, a culinary student at Johnson County Community College. To close the afternoon Washburn creative writing professor and Writer in Resi-
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Poetry in motion: Washburn English professor Steven Hind recites his poetry at Blackbird Cafe during a meeting of the Top City Poetry group. The Top City Poetry group has created a facebook page and a blog, so that fans can follow their events. dence, Averill, took the stage. Although Averill may be better known for his numerous works of short fiction and novels, he is an avid writer of poetry and has a collection of poems to be released next summer. Averill began with three ekphrastic poems, or poems inspired by visual works of art. The first of which was about a retired farmer starting to paint. It seemed to instantly capture the crowd’s attention with its humor and quick wit. Averill went on to read a series of short prose poems, poems that have literary rhythms instead of poetic meter, about gardens. Gardening is a hobby of Averill’s and appears regularly in his poetry, but is certainly not his
only subject. “I’ve written about places, about time, about other hobbies, athletic activities, wilderness walking, music,” said Averill. “Words themselves inspire me toward poetry. Seeing where the language takes me.” Averill closed his reading with an excerpt from his upcoming novel inspired by the country song, “Tennessee Stud.” Etzel led the group in hearty rounds of applause for the authors as well as for the baristas of Blackbird who served during the event. “They’re both terrific readers and writers,” said Eric McHenry, Washburn professor and Top City poet. “Those two things don’t usually go together. I was marveled the whole time.” To stay connected with the Top City Poetry Reading Series you can join the group on Facebook or follow the Top City Poetry blog at www.topcitypoetry. blogspot.com.
Elise Barnett is a sophomore English major. Reach her at elise. barnett@washburn.edu.
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Heartbreaking loss wednesday, September 22, 2010
Ichabods comeback falls shorts against No. 11 Missouri Western after rain delay Robert Burkett WASHBURN REVIEW
quarterback Drew Newhart, to wide receiver Micheal Hill. The big plays in the first half, combined with 10 penalties Washburn went into for 70 yards on the Ichabods, Saturday night’s game looking allowed the momentum to to correct mistakes from swing in the Griffon’s favor. its disappointing loss last Washburn struggled the rest week to Abilene Christian. of the first half to get anything Unfortunately in the first half, going. the demons of the season thus Despite a sloppy first half, far, came back to haunt them. Washburn, down 21 points Washburn struck with at the half, still felt they were what was hoped to be an early right in the game. big play from “We had a Ichabod Ronnell plan and we did ICHABOD Garner, punt what we could to FOOTBALL returner. Garner keep ourselves took advantage of composed,” a bad punt by Missouri Western said Joe Hastings, senior wide State University and ran it back receiver. for a touchdown. The second half began with “We came out early and Washburn receiving the ball and I thought, set the tone for the moving down the field to put a game with a punt return early field goal on the scoreboard. and then things kinda got away Washburn’s defense, from us,” said Craig Schurig, having made adjustments at Washburn head coach. half time, came out and made Indeed it did with Missouri decisive plays throughout the Western responding less than third quarter, recovering two two minutes later with a 52-yard fumbles, one returned for a touchdown pass from Griffons
touchdown and the other setting up an offensive score to bring the Missouri Western lead to just three at 28-25. With just over five minutes left in the third quarter, the game was stopped due to lightning in the area for approximately 84 minutes. The time gave Missouri Western, who were reeling from the turnovers, a chance to regroup themselves and settle back down. Washburn, momentum slowed by mother nature, attempted to keep things rolling in the fourth quarter. Managing to put together a small lead with five minutes left to go in the game, Missouri Western responded with a clockchewing drive that ended with a touchdown to take the lead back. Washburn’s last attempt to get back the lead ended with roughly 39 seconds left in the game with Dane Simoneau, quarterback, being intercepted. The Ichabods now set out on a two-game road trip,
‘Superfans’ dedicate time to teams Sam Sayler WASHBURN REVIEW
facing Central Missouri State University this Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in Warrensburg, Mo., and Fort Hays State University the following Saturday at 7 p.m. Washburn will return home Oct.
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SUPERFAN: Tom McClure waits after the volleyball game for the stands to clear. He attends every home volleyball game and practice to support the team. back in the fifties and sixties, volleyball was a YMCA game before they played it in schools. I got started there.” McClure said although he was not big enough to spike or block well, he was good enough that when he was in high school he was not allowed to play on the intramural sports teams. McClure is also a benefactor for the Washburn University athletic department and focuses on donating to women’s athletics. “I give them probably about $5000 a year through the Washburn Endowment Association,” said McClure. “It used to be the Ichabod Cup, but I can’t keep up with it.” Not solely a volleyball fan, McClure attends other Washburn sporting events, both home and away. While attending all the home games, McClure decides which away games he will go to.
“I go to, like, a basketball game when they’re home,” said McClure. “I go to basketball games on the road if I can get more people to come with me on the road. Usually though, McClure will choose a volleyball or soccer game first if there is a choice to be made. “One great thing about volleyball is when they changed it from the side-out scoring to rally scoring, a lot more people became interested in volleyball, because with side-out scoring, the people didn’t score half the time.” Superfans may be viewed as heroes or fanatics, but one thing is for certain: they know something about dedication and school spirit. Sam Sayler is an undecided sophomore. Reach him at sam.sayler@ washburn.edu.
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9 to take on the University of Nebraska-Omaha at 1 p.m. in the Hall of Fame Game. Inductees will be former basketball star, Jordan Canfield; former threesport athlete, John Waltz and
former Topeka Capital-Journal sportswriter, Pete Goering. Robert Burkett is a senior mass media major. Reach him at robert. burkett@washburn.edu.
Stuever chases passions Robert Burkett WASHBURN REVIEW
Among Washburn University sports, as with several other college and professional sports institutions, there is a growing number of “superfans.” “I can think of two people right off the top of my head who come to everything,” said Summer Harris, Washburn sports marking director. “They’re kind of retired, older guys, so they have the time to do that.” Some superfans not only attend every game but also come to practices of their favorite teams. Tom McClure is a perfect example. He attends every volleyball practice during the season. The superfans aren’t limited to home games though. Much of the time, the dedicated fans will follow the teams to away games. Some of these fans go beyond just attending games and practices and support the teams by making goodie bags for the them as they take to the road. “They want to get to know the actual student-athletes,” said Harris. McClure, a superfan of the Lady Blues volleyball team in his own right, attended Washburn from 1960 to 1965 and graduated with a degree in mathematics. “I just love volleyball,” said McClure. “When I was young, I was sort of raised at the YMCA, where both my parents worked. Volleyball,
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Down time: The Washburn football team’s offense takes a knee for an injured Missouri Western player. The Ichabods made an attempt to comeback from a 28-7 deficit at hafttime and a 84-minute rain delay but fell short to the #11 ranked Griffons, losing 36-33.
In some cases, big packages come in small containers. Such is the case of one stalwart of the Washburn Lady Blues soccer team. Stefanie Stuever, a sophomore midfielder for the Lady Blues, has pursued things always with determination and passion. One of the things that has been intertwined in her life has been soccer. Starting in kindergarten, Stuever began playing the sport as it started to develop into a passion for her. While other children play a variety of sports, she focused in on soccer as the one sport that she dedicated her time and efforts toward. “It’s really the only thing I’ve played seriously,” said Stuever. After deciding that soccer was something that she wanted to really dive into, she began playing for one of the club teams that was playing in
her hometown of Lawrence. logical choice for Stuever after This additional playing time Collins offered a scholarship to helped Stuever to hone her play soccer while at the same skills as a player and gave her time offered her the chance to an opportunity to compete to pursue the one other passion represent her in her life, country in “ photography. a program A p a r t I think that her called the from being performance thus Olympic a successful Development a t h l e t e , far this year really Program. S t u e v e r speaks volumes to During has also her stint in maintained an her heart. the ODP, artistic side Stuever ’s of her life that - Tim Collins performance manifested brought her to itself through Washburn soccer coach the attention her early ” childhood of one of the people with school there serving as a coach in the activities. program, Tim Collins, who is “I was just very fortunate also Washburn’s head soccer and blessed to have great art coach. teachers early on that helped to “I really noticed her and give us a lot of different things her sister who were the two best like ceramics, jewelry and other players at a training session kinds of stuff,” said Stuever. for the [Olympic development Eventually Stuever fell into program] I was coaching at,” the medium of photography said Collins. Please see SOCCER page A8 Washburn became the
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Search on for new Ichabod mascot Sam Sayler WASHBURN REVIEW
This year, Washburn University has a new costume for its mascot and is looking for a student to give it some life. While it was thought that a new, clean costume would be a good recruitment tool, turnout has been slower than in previous years, with only six students auditioning. “There’s a new look to him,” said Amanda Hughes, assistant director of university relations. “He’s not as smelly as he was before, so that’s a huge appeal if you’re a performer. The other face was kind of falling apart and everything.” The Ichabod costume has gone through several
modifications in order to appeal “It takes a certain special, to a larger crowd of students unique type of personality who and Washburn fans. wants to be a mascot,” says Dena “The old Anson, director of head was more university relations. of a plastic-type “It’s not for Halloween, more everybody, but the upscale, obviously, people who want to than that, but do it love it.” more of a plasticA n o t h e r type head,” said important factor Hughes. “This in the equation of one is more of a making an Ichabod Muppet-type feel, is entertainment Photo by Erik Boeselager, Washburn Review so it definitely has value from the some felt on it.” performer and the reaction from Even with superficial the crowd. The Ichabod mascot changes on the outside of the is expected to entertain the Ichabod, it takes the same effort crowds, greet fans, participate underneath the contemporary in events outside of games attire to make someone and represent Washburn in a standout at auditions, both in positive light. physical ability and in quality “Definitely knowing how of character. to work a crowd and, obviously,
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we do give some training when it comes to that, but wanting to get out and interact with the crowd,” said Hughes. “Washburn excitement, to be proud of Washburn and to want to be the mascot is a huge honor to do that.” Not just amusement at Washburn sporting events, the Ichabod is a symbol for all to recognize. “Even off campus, the Ichabod serves as a representative of Washburn,” said Anson. “So it [the mascot] needs somebody who understands some of those obligations.” Sam Sayler is a freshman undecided major. Reach him at samuel. sayler@washburn.edu.
SOCCER: Blue looks to make a difference Continued from page A7 and found that she enjoyed that particular aspect of art the most. Her passion for art will allow her to springboard into a semester abroad as she prepares in the near future to spend time in the Dominican Republic. “I’ll be helping to plan art lessons for a Christian school in the Dominican Republic’” said Stuever. “With such a wide range of ages, it’ll be a fun challenge to get together a lesson plan.” While in the Dominican Republic, she also plans on using her time to keep herself involved with the sport that has helped bring her far in life. “The school I’ll be helping at has a soccer team so I’m hoping to get to kick the ball around a little to stay in shape,” said Stuever. Staying in shape is not something new for her as her conditioning along with the rest of the team has proved useful in the physical play that they have faced so far this season. “With her slight stature she has taken a beating this year but has really stood up well to the punishment, especially from the Texas schools we’ve played so far,” said Collins. “I think that her performance thus far this year really speaks volumes to her heart.” With the season in full swing, Stuever said the rest of the season will continue upward for the Lady Blues. “We are just looking at moving forward in the season, we have started slow the last couple of years and still come back to have a strong season,” said Stuever. “We are just looking to work hard and hold each other accountable while we work to get better.”
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Get loud!: The Washburn Dancing Blues perform with the Washburn cheer squad in Lee Arena for Traditions Night.
WU celebrates traditions Hannah Cockerill WASHBURN REVIEW
Traditions Night is a way for new students to connect with the traditions of classes past. This year’s Traditions Night was planned for Yager Stadium, but mother nature had other plans and the event was moved into Lee Arena. Cheering fans can encourage an athlete to a win, and Traditions Night invites fans to be a part of the sportingevent experience to support their fellow students. Mike Wilhoite, a senior linebacker, spoke at Traditions Night to pump up the student body and to get them revved up about their next home game. Wilhoite expressed the importance of Traditions Night. “Getting the student body together with the athletes to work toward a common cause: Winning. That’s what Traditions Night is all about,” said Wilhoite. Approximately 700 to 800 students attended the Traditions Night festivities. Caley Onek, president of the Washburn Student Government Association, played a huge role in organizing the event. The goal was to show
the student body what Washburn spirit means while letting the student body get to know the student-athletes on a more personal level. This years event was basically all about sports and some about the Bod Squad but in future years there may be much more incorporated in the event. “If Traditions Night was about other activities like clubs, organizations, fraternities, and sorority I think it could be an even bigger success and bring the student body together even more,” said Wilhoite. Wilhoite said that he would want more students to know about Traditions Night and the good atmosphere for new and returning students it provides. It aimed to bring students from all walks of life across campus together to support the Washburn spirit. “This year was more of a pep rally where we could encourage students to come by offering free shirts and pizza while also energizing the student body for the athletics,” said Onek. “Come out and support out sports teams, we have amazing athletes.” Hannah Cockerill is a freshman social work major. Reach her at hannah.cockerill@washburn.edu.
Lady Blues win 3-2 Josh Rouse WASHBURN REVIEW
The No. 9 Washburn Lady Blues (11-1, 3-1) cruised to a victory Tuesday night against the University of NebraskaOmaha (8-4, 1-2) in five sets. The Blues started off strong with a 25-17 victory in the first set, which included six kills by Jessica Kopp. UNO battled back in the second set, winning 25-23 as UNO’s Natalie Ebke had seven kills of her own. Washburn rallied back in the third set with a 25-22 victory, largely thanks to five attack errors by Nebraska-Omaha. Washburn scored four of its first six points off service errors, which prompted a timeout from UNO head coach Rose Shires. In the fourth set,
Washburn jumped out to a 5-1 lead early on, but UNO tied the game at 6-6 after three consecutive Lady Blues errors, including a ball handling error by senior libero Molly Smith and two attack errors. UNO won the set 25-23. In the fifth set, Washburn finished off UNO 15-7. Washburn’s Hillary Hughes had a double-double with 13 kills and 10 digs and Breanna Lewis had 10 kills, five digs and four blocks. Washburn travels to Warrensburg, Mo., Friday to take on No. 7 University of Central Missouri at 7 p.m. before returning home for the Lady Blues Classic. Josh Rouse is a senior mass media major. Reach him at joshua. rouse@washburn.edu.
Robert Burkett is a senior mass media major. Reach him at robert. burkett@washburn.edu.
Week Three
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Kansas vs New Mexico State Kansas State vs UCF @ Nebraska vs South Dakota State Stanford vs Notre Dame Pittsburg St. vs Missouri Western St.
Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears
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