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Christmas Bureau gives children hope Megan Hash

WASHBURN REVIEW

A child wakes up on Christmas morning, runs down the hallway in excitement, only to discover disappointment—no presents wait for him under the tree.

For many children in Topeka, this is a reality they face every year. The United Way of Greater Topeka hopes to change these circumstances. The United Way’s Christmas Bureau is in its 70th year of adopting local families in need for Christmas.

There are almost 3,000 families that have signed up to be adopted this year who need assistance providing Christmas presents for their children.

Household sizes vary from one single individual to a family of 12.

“We have more than 9,000 peo-

ple total of all ages this year seeking help,” said Tom Baumgartner, director of volunteer engagement for United Way of Greater Topeka.

Baumgartner said that number is up from previous years. More families are seeking help this holiday season.

Families that qualified for assistance completed a thorough intake process that reviewed income documentation and verified identification for each person in the household.

“The economic recovery has been slow and many families are dealing with unexpected issues from unemployment to disability and more, causing an increase in the number of families that applied for help this year,” said Jamie Hornbaker, director of communications for United Way of Greater Topeka.

The increased numbers translate

to a need for more adopters. The cost to adopt a family varies based on the family size. For a family of three, the recommended cost is $125 – which includes a gift of $35 for each person in the family and food for a holiday meal.

“College students can help in many ways – they can either pass the hat with a group or organization and adopt a family together or collect money to send to the Christmas Bureau,” said Hornbaker. “Some people have asked their families to consider adopting a family in lieu of a gift exchange.”

For students who may not be able to make monetary donations, there are other ways to get involved.

“College students can volunteer,” said Hornbaker. “United Way needs volunteers to do the shopping, gift

wrapping and delivering of gifts for Christmas Bureau. It’s a fun, easy way to get involved.”

At this time there are still more than 410 families in need of adoption. The easiest way to get involved or adopt a family is to visit the United Way online at www.unitedwaytopeka. org. After submitting a request for a family, volunteers first process the information and then match the adopter with a family in need. The family’s contact information and wish list is sent to the adopter via email or mail.

“It’s important that once an adopter receives their family’s information that they pick up the phone and call them,” said Baumgartner. “So many of our families get nervous if they don’t hear from anyone. This is true especially when there are kids involved; they worry about their kids’ Christmas

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more than their own.”

After contacting the family, the adopters can shop, wrap and deliver presents.

“Adopting a family would help students feel connected to the community and the meaning behind Christmas,” said Hornbaker. “We will take donations right up until Christmas, but hope to adopt out everyone by the 15th of December.”

Graphic by Maggie Pilcher, Washburn Review

Megan Hash is a senior double majoring in mass media and music. She can be reached at megan.hash@washburn.edu.

Sports

Scatterbrained artist

Tricia Peterson

WASHBURN REVIEW

Art can be inspired by many things, and senior art student Travis Garwood found his inspiration through death, as well as birth.

His senior art exhibit “SCATTERBRAIN” reflected his transitions throughout his life as well as scattered subject matter from throughout his experiences at Washburn University.

Garwood’s love for photography began in seventh grade when he watched a documentary about videographers and photographers on the National Geographic channel. Since then, he knew what he wanted to do with his life, so in high school, he attended Kaw Area Technical Institute, which is now Washburn Institute of Technology. There, he received an Associates in Applied Science in 2006, then began attending Washburn University in pursuit of his bachelors of fine arts degree. Garwood’s photography progressed right along with him as he experienced life.

“I started with landscape type stuff when I first got to Washburn,” said Garwood. “Then, I transitioned into more conceptual-based art.”

With the death of both of his grandparents on his father’s side, Garwood’s art became his way of dealing with his grief. His art took on darker themes, which reflected his loss of very important members in his family.

“The deaths affected me the most because I worked through [my grief] through my art,” said Garwood. “There are a lot of darker themes in my conceptual art, because of their deaths.”

Garwood explained that his grandparents were a large part of his childhood, because he would stay there while his parents were at work.

He continued the close relationships as he became an adult, so their deaths significantly affected him.

“Their deaths were the worst, because I went over there in the summers with my cousins,” said Garwood.

“When they both died, it was like the official loss of my childhood, even though I had been over 18 for years.”

After the deaths of his grandparents, Garwood continued to attend school, got married and worked on his art.

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Senior Art: The piece is a documentation of Garwood’s artisitc career thus far. It shows his progression through different mediums as well as through his life.

With the start of a family and the births of his three children, he began to focus on lighter themes, and some of his art involved two of his own children. His “Social Commentaries” series, which was also featured in “SCATTERBRAIN,” reflected his working through having children and how it changed the way he thought about the world. “[The series] involves commentary on how to overcome consumption of America’s goods,” said Garwood. “[Also], it’s about how we are treating our environment and how we are going to leave our world for our children.”

The pieces in the collection featured artwork of his children in various destroyed surrounding. For example, one piece shows his daughter standing in front of some old, broken televisions, with old dolls and toys laying inside one of the televisions, symbolizing his concern for the world we will be leaving behind for our children. He feels more people should be more concerned with the environment, so humans can leave the world a better place.

In addition to “Social Commentaries,” Garwood likes to do abstracted nudes as well as impressionistic landscapes with oil painting, and both were featured in “SCATTERBRAIN.” “I positioned the person in a certain arrangement of their body and zoomed in close to where their legs

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Photos by Jordan Loomis, Washburn Review

Season of Highs: Washburn running back Sean McPherson looks back over his shoulder as the offensive line comes to greet him in the endzone. McPherson was one part of a two headed running attack that helped lift the Ichabods to a 10-3 season.

Season lifts WU to new heights Rob Burkett

WASHBURN REVIEW

History. It’s a word that carries a lot of connotations.

From a star quarterback who soared to new heights to a team that finally broke through while elevating an already accomplished program to a new level, the 2011 season for Washburn Football was nothing short of impressive.

Prior to the season, Washburn had obstacles and tragedies to overcome.

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the memories of those associated with Ichabod football. Redshirt freshman Jermon Watson, a promising young player for Washburn’s defense, was the single fatality in a car accident.

The tragedy in some respects helped to bring the team closer together.

Throughout the season, the team kept Watson in its thoughts as a player during each game took a turn wearing what would have been Watson’s jersey number, 20, to honor his memory.

From tragedy, the team then was side-swiped by controversy when star junior running back Ver-

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shon Moore was arrested and later pleaded guilty to bank robbery. AllAmerican defensive back Pierre Desir later left the team after missing training camp for personal reasons.

Through all of these trials, the team never lost focus as they continued to prepare for the upcoming season. To show skeptics, despite all that had taken place over the offseason, that Washburn was ready for a strong season, the Ichabods went on the road to open the season.

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alendar ‘Buried Life’ brings uplifting message to WU

Wednesday, Dec. 7

Duality—Art Exhibit: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Andrew Georgia Neese Gray Theater lobby (runs through December 29) Beta Psi tutoring: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., HC109 Garvey Competitive Scholarship exam: 6 to 9 p.m., Henderson 100 and 112 A Night of Media Meriment: for more information, visit www.mediamerriment. com Thursday, Dec. 8

Mass—Feast of the Immaculate Conception: Noon to 1 p.m., Holy Spirit Chapel—Catholic Campus WU holiday party: 3 to 5 p.m., Washburn Room, Memorial Union Planetarium open house: 7 to 8 p.m., Stoffer Science Hall, Washburn University FRIDAY, DEC. 9

WU Board of Regents meeting: 4 p.m.

Feast of the Nativity—Reason for the Season—Party: 5 to 9 p.m., Catholic Campus Center Last day of classes Saturday, DEC. 10

Toys for Tots collection: 1 p.m., Lee Arena at Petro Allied Health Center Women’s basketball vs.

Truman State University: 1:30 p.m., Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center Men’s basketball vs. Truman State University: 3:30 p.m., Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center Sunday, Dec. 11

Washburn Vespers: 4 p.m., White Concert Hall, Garvey Fine Arts Center Last Mass of semester and graduation celebration: 6 to 8 p.m., Catholic Campus Center Monday, Dec. 12

Final exams: Through Dec. 16 The People’s Kind of Railroad: The Santa Fe, The City, The State and the Nation: 10 a.m., Great Overland Sation, 701 N. Kansas Ave. Tuesday, dec. 13

Final exams: Through Dec. 16 The People’s Kind of Railroad: The Santa Fe, The City, The State and the Nation: 10 a.m., Great Overland Sation, 701 N. Kansas Ave.

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Jordan Loomis

WASHBURN REVIEW

Life changes and unfortunately, there is no way to stop it or slow it down.

We just have to figure out the answer to one central question—what do you want to do before you die?

Duncan Penn, Jonnie Penn, Ben Nemtin and Dave Lingwood, the cast of MTV’s Buried Life, have been asking this question to audience’s around the United States for more than six years. The cast of Buried Life made a trip to Washburn University last week on their tour of college campuses.

Duncan Penn, the business leader of the cast, was particularly enthusiastic about the cast’s past.

“We’ve been speaking at campuses ever since we first started this project six years ago in a garage, long before the show and all of the publicity,” said Duncan Penn. “We just enjoyed going to universities and talking to the student body about the question—what do you want to do before you die?”

Their upcoming book is called “The Question” and will be available March 15, 2012.

Photo by Jordan Loomis, Washburn Review

Bucket Lists Fullfillers: Members of the MTV Show “The Buried Life” share their favorite experiences of crossing items off their bucket list and helping others fulfilll their dreams. The cast made a trip to Washburn last week in their tour of college campuses.

“The four of us basically collected our favorite 10,000 list items, narrowed it down to 250 and then got six artists to illustrate them,” said Duncan Penn.

The cast shared their favorite experiences crossing items off their lists.

“Delivering a baby was definitely interesting,” said

Duncan Penn. “I thought it was very cool.”

Lingwood, the adventurous member of the cast, spoke of a wild experience.

“Crashing the Playboy Mansion was probably my favorite experience,” said Lingwood. “It was a personal favorite of mine because it was like living a little

mission impossible.”

Nemtin, the ringleader of the cast, chose to talk about his proudest moment.

“Making a television show was No. 53 on our list,” said Nemtin. “It took three years of hard work and a lot of ups and downs, but we were able to make it—it’ll always be my fa-

vorite experience.”

Jannie Penn was unfortunately unable to attend the interview because of an illness.

The three men agreed that their favorite experience happened just last year when they were invited to the White House and played basketball against President Barack Obama.

The men spoke to the student body about how they accomplished more than they had ever dreamed, simply through hard work and determination.

Nemtin also spoke of an experience that he said changed his life, when he, along with this cast mates, helped raise money to buy a truck for a man wanting to pay back a home dear to his childhood.

At the end, the cast stepped aside from the microphones and asked students to share their own bucket list items. Many were shared and the cast even asked select students to speak to them after the show in the hopes of fulfilling their list items.

Jordan Loomis is a freshman mass media major. Reach her at jordan.loomis@washburn.edu.

Women’s studies class helps humane society Michelle Boltz

WASHBURN REVIEW

Washburn’s introduction to women’s studies class is sponsoring a drive for the Helping Hands Humane Society for supplies until Christmas.

They have two locations to drop off donated items on campus. One is located inside of the Mabee Library and the other one outside of Sharon Sullivan’s office in G a r v e y, room 133.

Sullivan teaches class, which is a humanities course with no prerequisites.

The class also helps out women who are incarcerated, and will be taking donations in the spring to take to the local correction facility. There is

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a detailed list on what they can have, but donations like ramen noodles and small cracker snack packs are always welcome.

Some of the most needed items for the HHHS are towels and shredded paper for bedding for puppies, bleach for sanitizing, toys, leashes and collars.

Kennels and pet taxis of differ-

This is the introduction to women’s studies class’ first year doing the drive.

“It was easy to organize,” said Audrey Hastings, who helped organize the event. “Everyone pitched in really quick,” Hastings, a freshman a nursing major works for AT&T and has three dogs at home, a husky, golden retriever and a German shorthair.

When coming up with ideas for community service hours for the class, -Audrey Hastings, Hastings’ love event organizer of animals gave her the idea for the drive. ent sizes are also needed. Ken“Helping Hands can alnels are good for families to ways use help,” said Hastings. bring their newly adopted pets HHHS doesn’t need any home in and for travel. food donations due to keeping Ninety percent of people the animals there on special bring the kennels back once diets. Food is usually donated they have their cat or dog set- from the local Hill’s Science tled in with the family.

Diet plant.

When you’re away from home and in college, a pet makes a world of difference and gives you a piece of home.

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Graphic by Cameron Hughes, Washburn Review

Introduction to women’s studies also plans in the future to help out during pet adoption days. Once a year, Petco and PetSmart have two to three dogs on site to be adopted.

Cat litter is always needed, as well as shredded paper when needed for them. “When you’re away from home and in college, a pet makes a world of difference and gives you a piece of home,” said Hastings.

For larger donation items,

please contact Vanessa Pahmahmie for pickup at (785) 554-8020 or by e-mail at vanessa.pahmahmie@washburn. edu.

For a complete list of items to be donated, please visit the Helping Hands Humane Society website at www.hhhstopeka.org.

former student Vonnita Elliot, “From One Bod To Another.” It is meant to help supply items to students in need. Another group came up with the idea to install more security cameras in the school parking lots. These projects and many more were all a part of student-made ideas this semester.

Washburn’s campus as well as the students involved received numerous benefits from the project as it comes to a close.

“I believe it helps one take action for something they believe can help,” said Andrew Walker, freshman double ma-

joring in accounting and political science.

This was the third semester for the Campus Action Project.

Last year was the first for the project. Over the past year, the Leadership Institute has helped to shape campus involvement and bring about lasting growth in students.

“It is a great learning opportunity that allows you to learn more about yourself and help others,” said Boss.

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

Campus leadership class showcases projects Shelby Atadgi

WASHBURN REVIEW

Students enrolled in faculty advisor and teacher, Jeff Mott’s leadership 100 class this semester had the opportunity to showcase projects yesterday in an event titled the “Campus Action Project.”

The showcase was open to public and held in the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center.

Students enrolled in LE 100 were paired together and challenged to come up with a way in which they can make a difference on campus.

The majority of the students who participated in the showcase are incoming freshman or transfer students. For them, this was an opportunity to develop leadership skills as well as interact with their peers in fun and creative ways. “[The Leadership Campus Action Project] was a way to get these students familiar with campus a little better and get them involved as they go through the leadership pro-

Graphic by Cameron Hughes, Washburn Review

cess,” said Kelli Coldiron, junior majoring in economics and finance.

Coldiron also expressed the value that participating students get from the presentation itself and the professional experience

it derives.

Many students were eager to share their ideas for the Campus Action Project. Kelsey Boss, freshman majoring in legal studies, and her partner chose to continue the idea of

Shelby Atadgi is a sophomore theater major. Reach her at shelby.atadgi@washburn.edu.

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Obama lands in Kansas, pitches jobs plan Rob Burkett

WASHBURN REVIEW

Photo by Travis Perry / Miami County Newspapers

The Eagle has Landed: President Barack Obama made the trip to Osawatomie, Kan., Tuesday afternoon to speak with Kansans about jobs and payroll tax cuts for the middle class. He also asked parents to become more involved in their children’s educations.

Tuesday, President Barack Obama made a trip to the heartland, coming to speak in Osawatomie, Kan., about his plans for economic growth.

The last time the small Kansas town was visited by a speaker of the importance of Obama was just over a century ago, when President Theodore Roosevelt spoke about “New Nationalism” in 1910.

With an opening introduction that spoke to his Kansas roots, Obama talked about how his mother grew up in Wichita and her parents hailed from Augusta and El Dorado. Alluding to the challenges that the World War II generation had to overcome, the president launched into a speech about his vision for the domestic economy.

Retelling the circumstances of the economic collapse in 2008, Obama called it a collapsing house of cards. The resulting economic hardships spurred movements that according to the president, “sparked protests and political movements” around the nation.

Holding up Roosevelt’s speech more than 100 years ago, the president used his predecessor’s juxtaposition of being the son of a rich republican while still believing that some “rules of the road” have to be in place to “ensure that competi-

Photo by Andy Brown / Miami County Newspapers

To Serve and Protest: Osawatomie police designated a protest area near the high school where Obama gave his speach. Westboro Baptist Church and a small group of Republicans protested the event. tion is fair, open and honest.”

To that end, the president called for a policy that works on several different fronts. Specifically, Obama announced his desire to see a soon to expire payroll tax cut extended to keep nearly 160 million Americans from having their taxes raised on them starting next year.

The president also called for a return to tax rates for the wealthy that were in effect under the Clinton administration during the decade of the 1990s.

According to the president, many of today’s millionaires pay less taxes than do middleclass families. In some cases, only one percent of their income was taxed.

While calling for an increase in reform of the taxation situation in the United States, the president also spoke about

obligations on the parts of many segments of society.

Obama asked parents to become more involved in their children’s educations, while also giving praise to the domestic automobile industry for their pledge to create more jobs in the United States and thus build more vehicles domestically.

The president also spoke about the need for innovation in the economy while working on improving long term infrastructure.

Finally, Obama ended his speech with a quotation of Roosevelt’s speech that “we are all Americans” and that the “nation’s common interests are as broad as the continent.”

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

Washburn Student Media, mass media department prep for night of merriment Press Release In conjunction with the mass media department, Washburn Student Media will host the second annual Night of Media Merriment tonight from 7-9 in Jefferson Hall at the Ramada Inn Convention Center in down-

town Topeka. The evening will feature live entertainment from local soul band, Slow Ya’ Roll, and will include hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, a cash bar and a silent auction with unique items that will make great gifts for the holidays.

One of those unique items

is a painting donated by Tembo, an elephant at the Topeka Zoo. She paints with both her trunk and a paintbrush that she holds in her trunk. There will also be a variety of items up for auction donated by local businesses that will appeal to everyone from sports fans to coffee-lovers.

Local professionals and alumni will also be in attendance, such as Jones-Huyett Partners and the Topeka Association for Women in Communications, to provide networking opportunities for students.

Networking is an important tool for students in their efforts to

find a career in their profession upon graduation, especially in the current economy.

A Night of Media Merriment began in 2010 as a project for an advanced media lab class under the direction of Regina Cassell. Their goal was to raise money to install a digital

editing lab that was installed in 2011. The lab has been a great addition to the student media office and has helped to elevate the level of quality and opportunity to learn for the student employees. This year’s event will benefit Student Media with more technological upgrades.

Student Media wishes to thank our sponsors of

A Night Of Media Merriment Dillons Chili’s Hazel Hill Choclates Kansas City Chiefs Taco Villa Kansas City Royals Ed Bozarth Topeka RoadRunners WU Athletics Envista Credit Union Juli’s Coffee & Bistro Educational Credit Union Waxman Candles Campus Ministry Clubhouse Inn & Suites Flying Monkey Gatekeeper Hobbies 106.9 Country Legends Carlos O’Kelly’s 94.5 Country Glory Days Pizza PT’s Coffee Roasting Planet Sub Washburn Bookstore Robert Fast Jeremiah Bullfrogs Mike Goehring Topeka Zoo Tricia Peterson Churchill’s Bonnie Emerson Washburn SRWC Terri Comfort seveneightfive and xyz magazines Kriston Comfort

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Christmas is just on the horizon. The Review wants to know what you are hoping to find under the tree this year...

Christmas time not so merry for some

“What gift do you plan to buy for the holidays this year?”

“I want a pittbull puppy.”

“I want a Gulfstream G5 jet.”

Donnie Lockhart, freshman criminal justice

“I want a pair of Jordan Retro 11’s.”

Ben McMillan, senior radiology

“I want to get a boxer puppy.”

Anthony Caine, sophomore health information tech.

Mark Reese, senior athletic training

Graphic by Maggie Pilcher, Washburn Review

“I want a private island.”

“I want CP3 and Dwight Howard for the LA Lakers.”

Brett Johnson, senior kinesiology

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Rob Burkett

WASHBURN REVIEW

Its that time again. Time to lament grandma getting run over by a reindeer for the 50 billionth time. Not to be that curmudgeon but there are a few things about this time of year that drive me crazy.

First off, I just want to state for the record that I am in fact a fan of older music from artists like Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin and all the other artists that are associated with some of that great classic christmas music.

That said by the time of this printing we are only seven days into the month and already I experience small anger blackouts every time I hear “White Christmas.” I am thoroughly convinced that whoever wrote the song probably was living somewhere that it doesn’t snow at all. Not that I mind the snow, but since we still have most of the month and January and February still ahead of us do we need to be reminded that cold weather and temperatures will be here soon enough.

However all of that is trumped by the inevitable torrent of cover albums that come out as well. Bruce Springsteen was in fact, “Born in the USA” and “Born to Run” but should refrain from telling anyone that “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.” Especially musically.

Just when you think its safe to turn on your radio the boss goes and makes all my childhood memories cry a little.

Springsteen isn’t the only offender as other luminaries of the past such as John Denver have given us an uplifting song like, “Please Daddy (Don’t Get Drunk This Christmas).” With hits like this who needs “We Three Kings?”

Not to be outdone, TV has started to populate itself with the unending loop of movies like “A Christmas Story.” Yes I know that I will shoot my eye out with a BB gun. I know this because my secret decoder ring, besides telling me that I should buy more Ovaltine, tells me so.

The other thing is the seeming lack of manners that accompanies this time of year.

Despite this being the season of thanks and all that, most people I have had the “joy” to encounter since Thanksgiving have been in a rather grouchy mood.

From the guy who stepped in front of me at the grocery store to make sure they get checked out with their 50 plus items versus my three to the awesomely bad drivers that populate the streets of this fair city never have I been in less of a giving mood.

I do however appreciate the increase in telemarketing that has occurred. While I don’t have a landline phone, somehow most of these companies have managed to get me in their lists. As a result I have had Sam or Mary, living in the Mumbai area, asking me if I want to sign up for just one more low interest credit card. I, like most students in college, am going to graduate with well over $25,000 dollars in student loan debt. Of course I would love to sign up for another way to lose all my possessions and wreck my chances at owning a house someday.

The aggravation that these people cause is enough for me to take that incessant bell at the entrance of every store I go to and beat them about the head with it. In this time of peace and harmony, its about enough to make you want to wait on Christmas Eve at the fireplace with a bag full of coal to give to the big man himself.

So to sum it all up, Merry Christmas.

Rob Burkett is a senior mass media major. He can be reached at robert.burkett@ washburn.edu.

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Professor inspired by her students Jordan Loomis

WASHBURN REVIEW

An artist is defined as being a person who has skills of a specific stature.

Whether the artist be a painter, a sculptor, a musician or a writer—they all start underneath someone else’s wing.

Inspiration comes from talent and future. Talent comes from passion—those are the means of a well rounded artist. At Washburn University in the music department, Karen Benda, lecturer of clarinet, is inspiring her students one by one.

The clarinetist is a chamber musician, recitalist and professor, although her teaching did not begin

here at Washburn.

“I taught at Ohio University in Athens Ohio,” said Benda, “I then came to Kansas because my husband became a professor at Kansas University.”

Benda then became the professor of clarinet soon afterwards.

As an early music lover, Benda’s first experience in classic music was in Oklahoma near a small American-Czech community.

“Folk music and dancing are what provided me with my musical backbone,” said Benda,.“I was inspired to pursue the clarinet because of it.”

Benda, having performed at various festivals such as the Sunflower Music Festival, is a strong believer in hard work and determination. “The clarinet has a complex amount of perfection to it,” said Benda, “with good practice though, great things come out of it.”

One of Benda’s main aspects as a clarinet lecturer is to teach her students the importance behind every part of the clarinet, especially the

reed.

“Your sound is only as good as what you can get out of the reed and mouthpiece,” said Benda. “We use knives and sandpaper just to make our reeds produce the best sound we can muster.”

The emphasis on perfecting a reed, according to Benda, makes or breaks a clarinet’s performance.

According to Benda, one of the greatest benefits to being a teacher is watching her student’s grow throughout their years here at Washburn.

“My students play solo, chamber and ensemble repertoire,” said Benda.

The clarinet program has started a chamber music ensemble recently, although they’ve also been busy trying to obtain a more public outreach within the community.

“I’d really like an opportunity for my students to perform in the community and have fun to be apart of my students experience before they graduate,” said Benda.

With the fall graduation quickly approaching, Benda is getting ready to let go of two of her students, one of which has been her student for her entire career at Washburn University.

“I’ve really enjoyed watching Bailey Altman grow as a

Photo by Anthony Richardson, Washburn Review

Senior Art: Travis Garwood explored taking nude pictures and focused on making them abstract. He zooms in close to the model and has them pose in certain arrangements to get his desired effect.

Senior photographer Photo courtesy of www.washburn.edu

Faculty: Karen Benda enjoys watching her students grow throughout their music careers at Washburn. She enjoys providing opportunities for them to expand on their music and get involved in community events. student,” said Benda. “She has been a sound student for me.”

Though with the program losing two members soon due to graduation, Benda holds high hopes for the “Sousa Spectacular” which will be held at White Concert Hall at 7:30 pm.

Graphic by Maggie Pilcher, Washburn Review

Jordan Loomis is a freshman mass media major. Reach her at jordan.loomis@washburn. edu

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abstracted to shapes on the photo surface,” said Garwood.

“Some wouldn’t be recognizable as a human body until you looked at it for awhile.”

One large art piece Garwood constructed for his exhibit showed his progress as an artist.

“It was an evolution of my art from the beginning to the end, it features selected works that I felt showed that change in my work,” said Garwood.

“It went from landscape to silver gelatin, [regular black and white], some digital and then into conceptual then into conceptual alternative art pieces.”

Although his show is no longer on display on Wash-

burn’s campus, Garwood plans to have his art available for online viewing soon. He also plans on opening his own gallery sometime after graduation to display his own art, as well as other local artists’ art in a downstairs gallery. He also has plans to enter a jurored show in Kansas City in the near future.

Garwood is currently working for Thomas Gibson, a commercial photographer and teacher. After Garwood took Gibson’s class in retro photography last May he became Gibson’s photo assistant and plans to continue doing that as well as submitting some work for the First Friday Artwalk.

Tricia Peterson is a junior mass media major. Reach her at patricia.peterson@washburn.edu

Professors read personal works Sam Sayler

WASHBURN REVIEW

To present their wares for the holiday season and to have some fun before finals make their mark on the semester, the Washburn University creative writing faculty gave a reading and book signing in Mabee Library this past Monday afternoon.

The event started with Eric McHenry, assistant professor, reading “Mommy Daddy Evan Sage,” a book of poems motivated by his children’s antics with illustrations by Nicholas Garland.

Following that, Sarah Smarsh, assistant professor, presented an entry from “A Waiting Room of One’s Own,” a collection of essays on women’s health.

Finally, Tom Averill, Washburn writer-in-residence, read three selections from his latest novel “Rode,” inspired by the Jimmy Driftwood song, “Tennessee Stud.”

Although McHenry and Averill’s works were published earlier than Smarsh’s recent release, McHenry said that Smarsh’s new project coming out for the holidays is a happy accident, as she was originally scheduled to read from “It Happened in Kansas.”

“Books are sort of new for a long time,” said McHenry.

“You milk their publication for all it’s worth, and you read and read and read some more, and a year later, you’re still promoting it as your new book.”

Knowing his book from front to back, McHenry had an easy time deciding which poems to read for the crowd, usually avoiding ones that require seeing art.

“I think I tend to read the ones that my senses go over the best,” said McHenry. “There are some that I feel are subtler or the humor is more conceptual. When you’re giving a reading, you don’t necessarily choose your favorite work, but you choose the work that plays well to an audience.”

The congregation in at-

tendance mainly consisted of an older crowd, not the typical college crowd. Nevertheless, this suits McHenry, as he thinks his book appeals more to people who have kids and not kids themselves.

After A.A. Milne incorporated his son Christopher Robin into the stories and poems about “Winnie-the-Pooh,” the boy grew up to be indignant toward his father. McHenry does not see this happening in his case, mainly because he believes Milne was a much better writer.

“I have no delusions of grandeur or even adequacy,” said McHenry. “It has occurred to me that this book could potentially haunt them, and they’ll probably spend at least their adolescence resenting it, if not the rest of their lives. I hope they’ll reach a mellow old age at which they’re grateful that it’s there.”

While the attendees tended to be longer in the tooth, a few younger students came to the reading, which seems to have been an impactful experience.

“It was really interesting to be able to hear what my professors have written,” said Liz Evans, sophomore English student. “It was nice to get a little bit of insight into their background as writers.”

While Evans appreciated Averill and McHenry’s presentations, she had the greatest impression from Smarsh’s essay about her childhood.

“I really liked how she was very descriptive in the story that she shared,” said Evans. “I just thought hers was very honest.”

Although Evans appreciated the gathering, she is somewhat disappointed in her fellow classmates for not attending.

“I do think that students should have taken advantage of it more,” said Evans. “It was really nice to experience our professors’ writing. I think it really helps us as writers.”

Sam Sayler is a sophomore English major. Reach him at samuel.sayler@washburn.edu

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Gift ideas that won’t break the bank ‘Santa Land Diaries’ has elfish spirit Michelle Boltz

WASHBURN REVIEW

A gift can come from the heart and be well thought out - cost is not always an issue.

Here are some ideas that can be low in cost and will still have meaning.

At one end of the spectrum, online shopping can save a lot of headaches, but on the other, consumers would rather go out in the elements of weather to personally choose gifts without having to pay the shipping and handling costs.

Gift certificates or cards from a loved one’s favorite store or restaurant are convenient and can start in increments of $5 and up. It makes it easier for the recipient to choose their own clothing, movies, CDs and the like.

The inner baker can whip up a batch of favorite holiday cookies, pies, cakes and/or candy to put in a decorative tin or box. Another unique idea is to layer the dry ingredients of a recipe, in a Mason jar (such as for choco-

late chip cookies or brownies), wrap it up with a bow around the lid, attach an index card with the recipe and it’s good to go. Hot chocolate mix can also be made the same way.

For the artist at heart, photos, drawings and paintings can add a personal touch with a homemade decorated frame.

Homemade scarves, sweaters or blankets can help take the winter chill away.

Gift baskets do not have to cost an arm and a leg to make.

By visiting the local dollar store, one can come up with a unique arrangement in a basket that can add a nice touch. One idea is to add bath and body wash, hand lotion, body spray and a candle in their favorite scent. Themed baskets to tailor the individual give it more meaning.

If one likes to cook, putting together a nice meal to deliver to a good friend could be a nice surprise during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

Even giving a cookbook with

their favorite recipes that can be passed on for generations.

Animal lovers enjoy giving their pets gifts as well. A chew toy for a dog or a new catnip mouse for a cat can provide hours of entertainment and lots of laughs.

Board and card games are a fun way to provide entertainment for family and friends without breaking the bank. Another great gift idea is to put a box of microwave popcorn and a movie in a big bowl, and call it “Movie Night Madness.”

Whether a gift is homemade or is store bought, time that was spent thinking about the thought behind it means more than the cost, heavy traffic, time spent waiting in long lines or fighting over the last gift item on a store shelf.

Graphic by Maggie Pilcher, Washburn Review

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

Expocentre provides holiday shopping Robert Burkett

WASHBURN REVIEW

With just 18 days until Christmas, Topekans might be scrambling to find the perfect gift for that special someone.

One particular event gives shoppers a chance to beat the holiday mall crowds and get something a little more unique.

The Shop ‘Til You Drop Expo taking place Dec. 10 at the Kansas Expocentre Agricultural Hall is an event that features items out of the ordinary. With items that range from scented candles to hand made jewelry, there are items that can appeal to a wide variety of people. A fact that is not lost on holiday shoppers.

“I think it’s a great way to support local businesses this time of year,” said Jonathon Black, Topeka resident. “The items that they sell are in many cases one of a kind so you know

you will be getting someone something that really interesting and will show the thoughtfulness that went into picking the gift.”

Indeed, with many people tightening their fiscal belt, holiday deal detectives look for any chance to save a little money while getting a gift that many won’t normally receive.

“We want to provide the opportunity for people to come out and see what their community has to offer,” said Patty McGovernPugh, shop til you drop organizer.

“With the economy dragging, this gives those local vendors a chance to showcase what they have and

give themselves another audience to introduce their products.”

Vendors at the event will range from local artisans to people peddling their wares hailing from as far away as Oklahoma and Iowa.

“We want to give our shoppers a chance to see some items that you can’t get around here normally as well,” said McGove r n Pugh.

“It’s a win-win for everyone that way, since this event will go a long way towards stimulating not only the local economy, but also the region as well.”

Some of the more unique items that will be featured will be

items such as lawn art constructed using chainsaws, a variety of handwoven blankets and clothing and different holiday treats that one can bring to different holiday functions.

“I think everyone who enjoys a little something sweet at this time of year will be able to find that special treat,” said McGovern-Pugh.

Doors will open for the event at 9 a.m. and will remain ready to welcome shoppers until 5 p.m. that evening.

For more information, visit ksexpo.com or call 785-2351986.

Graphic by Maggie Pilcher, Washburn Review

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

Kelly Hurla

rial, temperament and attitude are all different,” said Prece.

Guests are asked to arrive Dinner and a show plus a at 6:30 to get the evening startholiday atmosphere with a twist ed. Appetizers and other hors is what audience members can d’oeuvres will be served first. expect if planning to attend the A cheese ball with crackers, Break Room’s second annual toasted nuts and stuffed olives performance of David Sedaris’ are just a few options. tale, the “Santaland Diaries.”

The atmosphere of the eveT h e ning is oriented to be “Santaan intimate setland ting that would Dibe similar to a holaries” iday is a play dinbased off of n e r the personal with family essay by Seand friends. daris, detailing “It’s like his experiences we’re bringworking as an elf ing you to our at a Macy’s deliving room,” partment store in Graphic by Cameron Hughes, Washburn Review said Schultz.

New York City.

Guests have the choice of “The performance at the oven roasted turkey or glazed Break Room is anything but ham as their main entrée. Stufftraditional,” said Paul Prece, ing, mashed potatoes with gradirector of “Santaland Diaries,” vy, green bean casserole and and chair of the Washburn the- cranberry sauce also helpmake ater department. “It’s an oppo- up the main course. site, almost counter tradition The show begins at 7:30 although, it rounds out having p.m. and runs for approximatea nice message and fits with the ly one hour and 20 minutes. spirit of this time of year. It’s “I certainly recommend it worth checking out.” to students,” said Prece. “PeoSchultz also contends that ple know his name [Sedaris] the show is not your typical because he’s been writing for a holiday show. while, and he’s really a modern “Most of the time, you walk humorist that tells his own stoin and it’s a picture of some- ries.” body else’s perfect Christmas,” For students sticking said Chris Schultz, owner of the around for the holidays, it’s an Break Room and stage manager option for entertainment. Tickfor the performance. “The cool ets for the event are $30 per part about this, is that this guy person. tells us a story that any single “We put the tickets on sale person in the room could com- when we were doing our last pletely identify with.” show, and they’ve already sold To switch up the show and like wildfire,” said Schultz. give audience members a variaBefore opening, three of tion of last year’s performance, the nights slated for perfora new actor has been cast. Mat- mances were already sold out. thew Briden stars as the main Remaining performance dates character. are Dec. 22 and 23.

“Essentially, the perforKelly Hurla is a sophomore mance is somewhat the same, mass media major. Reach her but his application on the mate- at kelly.hurla@washburn.edu WASHBURN REVIEW

Local comic book creator talks about series

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Unsolved mysteries have long plagued the curiosity of people. The unknown and unexplained work their way into fiction as artists attempt to explain the world to themselves and others.

Topeka writer Alex Grecian explored similar themes in his recently completed comic book series “Proof” from Image Comics. The series sees Agent John “Proof” Prufrock locate officially undocumented creatures called cryptids such as chupacabras, jackalopes and thunderbirds.

However, Grecian has his own way of explaining the series.

“It’s about a guy going through his midlife crisis,” said Grecian. “Only he’s Bigfoot and he works for the government.”

Grecian originally incepted the idea for the series when one of his friends brought a random and trivial notion at dinner.

“One of my friends said the

reason we can’t find Bigfoot is because the government already found him and he’s working for the C.I.A.,” said Grecian.

Though he admits the joke was silly, Grecian wrote the idea down on a napkin and emailed artist Riley Rossmo, who had previously collaborated together on the graphic novel “Seven Sons.”

“We had already been batting around 16 different notions for a comic book series,” said Grecian. “All of a sudden, the sixteen went away.”

Through developing the series, Grecian changed Proof’s employers from the C.I.A. to a joint venture with the U.S. and Canada called the Lodge. Additionally, Grecian changed Proof to a passive character and gave him an aggressive partner in Ginger Brown.

Having thoroughly researched cryptozoology for the book, Grecian made sure that any evidence existed for the cryptids in the series and that anything had the potential of happening. In Grecian’s mind, if he had not given himself rules

for the series, he may have gotten into creative trouble down the line.

“The balancing act and the trick for the whole series was only to use things from mythology or cryptology that could actually exist and not have any magic pop in to save the day,” said Grecian. “It’s supposed to be realistic with an unrealistic twist.”

Before becoming a fulltime writer, Grecian worked in advertising and admits that his former job both helped and hurt the series upon its release.

“It helped me in that I knew what I was supposed to do,” said Grecian. “It didn’t help in that I was pretty burned out on advertising and didn’t want to deal with any of it. We kind of went under the radar because I was lazy at first.”

Aside from scripting the comic, Grecian also served as the letterer, adding word balloons, captions and helping design pages, which he describes as a completely different process.

“To be honest, I didn’t al-

ways enjoy it,” said Grecian. “It also just took me forever to do.

I’m the slowest letterer in the world just because it doesn’t capture my attention very well and I end up wandering off and doing other things.”

Having written his first novel in high school, Grecian always knew he wanted to be a writer and went to college intending to write the great American novel. However, he soon learned it was easier to break into comics than prose or screenwriting.

“I could either write poems that no one would ever see or write comic books that no one would ever see,” said Grecian.

“I went with comics and married the two things that I love.”

While most writers move to bigger, faster-paced cities like New York or Los Angeles, Grecian is content living in Topeka.

“It’s not a very stimulating city to live in if you’re creative, which can work for you,” said Grecian. “There’s definitely nothing to drag you out of the house or the office and entice

Photo by Sam Sayler Washburn Review

Local Writer: Alex Grecian holding his comic book “Proof” featuring a story that is realistic with an unrealistic twist. you away from writing.”

According to Grecian, he took inspiration from his father’s career as a Topeka playwright to show that he may be successful as a local writer.

“I could see that you could work anywhere, and you could make a living as a writer,” said

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Sam Sayler is a sophomore English major. Reach him at samuel. sayler@washburn.edu

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Washburn Jazz Ensembles provide an evening of diverse music Kerry Wharton

WASHBURN REVIEW

Photo by Ryan Burge, Washburn Review

Student Jazzes It Up: Washburn studend T.C. Gomez plays saxaphone. The various ensembles performed a wide array of diverse music at this years jazz concert.

Jazz music is known for its dynamic and inventive nature, and An Evening of Jazz, presented by the Washburn Department of Music, did not fail to deliver. The Jazz Ensembles I and II performed a vivid array of jazz music, with pieces ranging from Cannonball Adderley’s “Dat Dere,” arranged by Eric Morales to a song called “I Could Write a Book,” arranged

by Harry Connick Jr. As jazz itself is always changing, the ensembles presented the diversity of jazz music as sometimes soft, mellow and rhythmic to suddenly and seemingly random but tightknit and clever. The big band feel of pieces, such as “Dat Dere” and “The Defibrillator,” the latter being directed by student director Lucas Whippo, got an extra big response out of the crowd and the musicians, as well. They could be seen moving energetically to the beat.

“Dat Dere,” with its lively syncopation, big band rhythm

and bold ending was a great halfway point for the first part of the show, as it allowed some of the musicians to show off their individual skill. Daniel McCready, a member of the Jazz Ensemble II, performed a passionately executed solo during “Dat Dere,” that generated a lot of applause.

“Journey to Shadowlands,” a piece with an expectant feel and dynamic twist featured a tenor saxophone solo by Evan Coleman, another ensemble II personnel, that was smooth and controlled.

The audience especially enjoyed the piece “Everyday I Have the Blues” by Bob Ojeda and put on by the Jazz Ensemble I. Vocalist Taryn Doty joined the ensemble, and her singing commanded attention, but the ensemble quickly caught up for an ending that had the audience clapping along.

You can’t have jazz without improvisation, and both groups got their chance to show their skills during the middle of the show when select students performed from the Jazz Com-

bos I and II. Combo II was up first, starting with a piece called “Blue Fossil.” Craig Treinen, director of jazz studies and applied saxophone at Washburn, assisted on piano as the students tried their hand at improvisation for what Treinen said was their first time live. Doty joined combo II when it was their turn, which featured an upbeat piece called “Well You Need It” with plenty of inspired improvisation and featured Treinen him-

self on the saxophone.

The musicians and the directors participating in An Evening of Jazz proved their passion and knowledge for the music in the show’s selection of soft, mellow jazz, big band and even blues.

Kerry Wharton is a junior English major. Reach her at kerry.wharton@washburn.edu

Photo by Ryan Burge, Washburn Review

Added Elements: Taryn Doty joined the Jazz Combo II in an improvisational piece called “Well You Need It,” as well as the Jazz Ensemble I for “Everyday I Have the Blues.”

Santa visits percussion concert Kerry Wharton

WASHBURN REVIEW

Washburn University’s Percussion Ensemble Holiday Concert was everything you would expect, as it was calming, fun and showed off an array of familiar and also less familiar Christmas songs.

The introduction was a soft and creative arrangement of “Deck the Halls” by Nathan Daughtrey that helped set the mood for the concert.

The song was charming and executed on the marimba, a large instrument resembling a xylophone that, when played, produced a singsongy effect.

Up next was “Housetop Variations,” a piece starting out simple and relaxing with a sudden change in the middle expressed through a march beat and ending with a satisfying version of the old favorite “Up on the Rooftop,” “Silent Night,” already a classic enjoyed by most everyone, was played beautifully by the ensemble.

The concert featured a sing-along of the song “Caroling, Caroling,” prompted by director Tom Morgan, who

claimed it to be one of his all time favorite carols. The audience sang along using the lyrics printed out for them on the back of the program flier.

The “Marimba Carol Medley” was a very soft, slow piece that proved how complex a song performed on the instrument can be. The student musicians, some two to a marimba, worked to play their instruments in a way that, using the wonderful acoustics of White Concert Hall, produced an organ-like effect. The song, haunting in its mood, was a vivid and engaging experience.

“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” a more familiar Christmas favorite, was rendered in an interesting arrangement, again by Daughtrey. You can’t have a holiday concert without “Charlie Brown’s Christmas,” and the ensemble produced a version on the marimbas of “Christmas Time is Here” that Morgan kindly dedicated to his wife.

“Carol of the Bells” was intense as usual, and delightful to watch, with the musicians showing their skills on several different instruments.

Santa himself made an appearance when he came out into the audience to pass out candy to any children (and some adults) that wanted any before performing in “Sleigh Ride,” which featured an excellent solo by Santa on the drum set.

Another “surprise guest” showed up for the last piece to participate in her own solo for “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.” Kelsey Cook, a student at Washburn and part of the ensemble, gave an impressive and skillful performance as Wanda the Renegade Elf when she sneaked out onto the stage so she could pay the drums, too, since Santa got to.

All this produced an energetic and fun conclusion to the evening that got the whole audience and ensemble involved.

Kerry Wharton is a junior English major. Reach her at kerry.wharton@washburn.edu

Photo by Kelli Thomas, Washburn Review

Holiday Concert: Santa Clause made a special appearance at the Washburn percussion cancert and handed out candy to the crowd. He even was allowed to play the drums during the song “Sleigh Ride.”

Mulvane brings merriment Staff to be thanked in special way

Nicholas Birdsong

WASHBURN REVIEW

Mulvane Art Museum supporters held a fundraising event last Saturday to support the temporarily closed facility on the Washburn University campus.

Mulvane Merriment, an annual fundraiser for the museum, was forced to relocate to Fairlawn Plaza Mall because of problems in the building’s climate control systems.

“It was a little surprise this year when we found out that about the time we wanted to have our fundraiser, they were going to be closing the museum to do some work,” said Jeanne Cohorst, president

of the Mulvane Women’s Board.

The museum closed for repairs on Nov. 22 and expected to reopen on Feb. 2, 2012.

“The relocation ended up working to the benefit of the fundraiser,” said Cohorst.

“The new location in the mall was able to house more artists and attract community members who may have been shopping in the mall in addition to the regular arts supporters.”

The artists at the fundraiser had stalls from which they were able to sell their work. Many different mediums were available for purchase, including sculpture, woodwork, jewelry, photography, glass, painting, pottery and others.

A bake sale and silent auction were also featured at the event.

The timing of the art fundraiser in early December allowed for art shoppers to purchase handmade artwork for the holiday gift giving season.

“The weather could have been a little bit better, brought some more people out,” said Cohorst.

Previous fundraisers have generated around $3,000 each year for the arts. Sales this year were comparable or better than last year according to volunteers at the event.

“I think the majority of the artists felt it was a good day for them,” said Karen Robinson, who volunteered at the event. “There were some that were disappointed, but that’s the gamble.”

Most of the silent auction pieces were sold during the event.

“The baked goods, all of which were donated, were about as popular as last year,” said Robinson.

Mulvane Merriment is one of the events put on by the Mulvane Women’s Board throughout the year that helps to fill funding gaps for the museum.

Proceeds from the event also go toward granting art scholarships for Washburn students.

“It helps them pay for going to school and becoming artists,” said Mulvane Art Museum Director Cindi Morrison. “Some of the programs that we have would not be happening without them. Minimal funds go to overhead for the event. Nearly all of the proceeds go directly toward supporting the Mulvane Art Museum and the various art education projects they fund.”

Graphic by Maggie Pilcher, Washburn Review

Nicholas Birdsong is a senior political science major. Reach him at nicholas.birdsong@ washburn.edu

Michael Vander Linden WASHBURN REVIEW

It is that time of year again, and the end of the year cheer is coming around. Not only is the excitement of the holidays beginning to swirl, but the end of the semester is causing some of the buzz, as well.

The president’s office and university relations are taking this opportunity to host a holiday party, open to all faculty and staff.

“This party is just our way of saying thanks to all of those people who have worked hard so far this year to make Washburn so successful,” said Amanda Hughes, assistant director of university relations and head of planning the party.

At this party, the faculty gets to experience holiday music, food and a chance to mingle with other staff. This gives them a chance to connect on a personal level, rather than just the business of teaching.

“We’ll be having hors d’oeuvres, punch, cookies, etc,” said Hughes. “It used to be more extravagant, but we wanted to allow everyone to move around and talk with whomever they choose.”

Not only are current staff members invited, but the retired members are as

well. According to Hughes, it gives Washburn a connection outside of just the school.

“We invite the Washburn University Foundation and the Alumni Association Board of Trustees, too,” said Hughes.

“It’s really a great time to connect with all your fellow employees and employers.”

This event also coincides with another event put on by the university relations office: Toys for Tots. Toys for Tots is an event that allows people to bring whatever toys they want and place them in bins for less fortunate children.

“The holiday party gives our staff members the opportunity to bring in their own gifts to put in bins for the children,” said Hughes. “This is probably where we get a large majority of the toys that are sent out after December 22.”

When asked why the university would put on such an event like this, Hughes’ answer was fairly simple.

“Why not?” she said. “It’s that perfect time of year to

celebrate the end of a semester, the holidays coming up and a time to just be together.”

As a reminder to faculty and staff, the holiday party will be occurring Dec. 8 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bring holiday spirit, the desire to talk and lots of toys for all of the boys and girls.

Graphic by Maggie Pilcher, Washburn Review

Michael Vander Linden is a freshman mass media major.

Reach him at michael.vanderlinden@washburn.edu

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Lady Blues volleyball falls short of high expectations Rob Burkett

Washburn Review A successful team is something that ebbs and flows in the world of collegiate sports.

From one year to the next, for the Lady Blues volleyball team, success is expected.

With the track record that the team had from last year, expectations were high for the 2011 season. They started out ranked in the top ten of the American Volleyball Coaches Association poll, rising to as high as No. 3 throughout the year.

Starting out in non-conference play, the Lady Blues took to the road to play in a series of tournaments that took the team to first Wichita Falls, Texas and then on to Denver, Colo.

In the opening tournament in Texas, Washburn asserted its dominance early, losing just one set in the four matches they played. Led by junior right side hitter and middle hitter Jessica Fey and senior right side hitter and middle hitter Mollie Lacy, the Lady Blues who each had standout matches where they finished with 12 or more kills, were able to play strongly to open the season.

“We played well to open the year and that’s helped us build confidence,” said head coach Chris Herron, after the tournament. “We’re looking forward to moving forward.”

The following tournament the Lady Blues faced off against top talent from around the region, including No. 1ranked Concordia UniversitySt. Paul. Washburn advanced

Photos by Mike Goehring and Rob Burkett, Washburn Review

Highs and lows:The Washburn Lady Blues tried living up to the hype of success this season. Ultimately, they lost in the NCAA South Central Region Tournament to the University of Central Missouri, 1-3. through the tournament field to the finals before falling in their first loss of the season against Concordia. Fey, Lacy and senior rightside hitter Breanna Lewis led the team throughout the tournament with one of the trio racking up at least 14 kills in each match. During the tournament, Lacy became just the 14th player in Lady Blues history to compile 1,000 kills.

Afterward, the Lady Blues returned home looking to take on the MIAA conference slate.

With five straight matches,

Washburn once again returned to early season form, dropping just one set in the five-match stretch. During the stretch Fey gave stellar play as she was named MIAA conference player of the week during the beginning of the opening conference slate.

Next, Washburn would play the role of host school as the Lady Blues took down the field in the Ramada Inn Lady Blues Fall Classic including a five set battle against then No. 8 Angelo State University. Lewis was named tournament MVP lead-

ing the Lady Blues with 39 kills.

After finishing off the last of their regular season tournament obligations, Washburn once again entered into the heart of MIAA play, winning 13 straight matches and 14 overall, eight of which they swept their opponents in straight sets. With their only loss coming against conference archrival University of Central Missouri, the Lady Blues finished off the season 29-2 going into the NCAA playoffs.

Due to the way seeding

works in the playoff system, Washburn ended up with the second seed in their region.

The regionals would prove to be a familiar setting however as UCM, having just defeated the Lady Blues less than two weeks before, hosted the regionals. Washburn would advance to the regional finals before the season finally came to a close against UCM. The team had a successful season, taking a portion of the regular season MIAA crown.

With a tenth consecutive

winning season Herron also achieved 300 career wins with Washburn, taking his overall win total to 386. Individually, the team also had standout performances, as Lewis finished the year with 373 kills which led the team while sophomore setter Abby Wittman dominated in assists, racking up 922.

“I’m just really proud of the year that we had,” said Herron.

Rob Burkett is an senior mass media major. Reach him at robert.burkett@washburn.edu

Lombardino finds new family on basketball court Jordan Loomis

Washburn Review Family. To an athlete, that word refers both to the family they were raised with and the family they grew with both on and off of the sports season.

Family to an athlete means winning together, losing together, hurting together and succeeding together. An athlete, on any team, needs their second family in order to be fully committed to their goal, because together, any goal is achievable. Washburn University’s Lady Blues basketball team is a great example of this kind of family according to Cassie Lombardino, a senior center.

Lombardino first started playing basketball in the second grade on a Kerry Roberts co-ed team.

“I really enjoyed it,” said

Lombardino “Then in the fifth grade I started playing for a more competitive tournament team called the Kansas Swoosh in the MAYB league.”

Lombardino then moved on to play basketball for BasehorLinwood middle school and high school in Bonner Springs, Kan. “I wasn’t ready to stop playing after that so I decided to play in college,” said Lombardino.

A few months later, after meeting with Washburn University’s head women’s basketball coach Ron McHenry for the first time, Lombardino signed with Washburn.

“I was very familiar with Washburn at the time,” said Lombardino. “I’m not sure how Coach McHenry found me but Washburn’s exceptional women’s basketball program was his selling point to me as an upcoming freshman.”

Family, according to Lombardino, means everything both on and off the court.

“My teammates and I spend so much of our time together and all are pretty much going through the same things,” said Lombardino.

“The girls make it really easy and are a great reminder of why this game is so fun.”

Between the rigorous practice schedules and the daily academic priorities, the girls spend almost all of their time together.

“Being apart of this basketball team is so much more than just coming to the gym everyday,” said Lombardino.

“It’s like having a second family, it’s hard not to get to know everyone very well.”

McHenry, according to Lombardino, has also taught the team aspects on working as a family himself.

“Coach Mac is a great coach,” said Lombardino. “His coaching as taught me that in order to be successful at something, you have to invest your time and energy in it.”

Together, Lombardino says that the Washburn Lady Blues can face any opponent.

“We were taught to never give up and that when things are tough,” said Lombardino. “You just have to tough it out together; we’re ready.”

Jordan Loomis is a freshman mass media major. Reach her at jordan.loomis@washburn. edu

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Scott Moser

Washburn Review If you are still reading fantasy football articles at this point in the season, the odds are good that you are in the playoffs. Congratulations to you and your imaginary football team.

There were a few injuries in Week 13 that you may want to be aware of. Here are a few players that you may want to pick up to help you in the fan-

tasy playoffs.

Quarterbacks Matt Moore-Miami Dolphins (18% Yahoo! owned): Matt Moore has been looking better and better every week.

Moore plays against the Philadelphia Eagles this week. The Eagles’ defense looks really good on paper, but it seems to me that when they get down, their defense kind of quits.

Moore could have a good game against the Eagles’ overrated defense.

Rex Grossman-Washington Redskins (11% Yahoo! owned): I really like Grossman’s matchup this week as the Redskins play at home against the New England Patriots. The Patriots give up a ton of yards and points through the air. If you were a Matt Schaub or Jay Cutler owner, you may want to grab Grossman for this week’s start.

Running Backs Marion Barber-Chicago Bears (36% Yahoo! owned):

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Matt Forte left this past Sunday’s game after he took a wicked hit to his knee from Kansas City’s linebacker Derrick Johnson. With Forte out of the Bears lineup, Barber will see an increased workload. Because Barber has not played all that much this season he should be fresh the next few weeks.

The Bears play in Denver this week and the Broncos give up a fair amount of yards on the ground.

Brandon Saine-Green Bay Packers (1% Yahoo! owned): James Starks has been hobbled the last few weeks and left last week’s game. Ryan Grant has been ineffective. If Starks can’t go this week, I think Saine suddenly sees more touches. Aaron Rodgers loves to throw to his running backs and has said that Saine has the best hands of the running backs on the Packers. If you are in a deep league with a deep bench you may want to add Saine.

Wide Receivers Malcolm Floyd-San Diego Chargers (40% Yahoo! owned): The Chargers play at home this week against the Buffalo Bills. The Bills are not great against the pass so Philip

Rivers should be able to put up some passing yards this week.

Floyd could have another great game come Sunday if he can continue to get open.

Damian Williams-Tennessee Titans (24% Yahoo! owned): Damian Williams has been getting more and more comfortable for the Titans.

Chris Johnson has been running well and has helped to open up the passing game a bit more for the Titans. The Titans play at home this week against the New Orleans Saints. The Saints are currently 27th against the pass so the Titans should be able to move the ball against the Saints through the air.

Defense Plug N’ Play-Seattle Seahawks (19% Yahoo! owned): The Seahawks defense has put up some points the last three weeks. I look for more of the same this week as the Seahawks host the St. Louis Rams on Monday Night Football. St. Louis has not been a very good offensive football team and I believe the Seahawks will take advantage of that fact.

Scott Moser is a senior accounting major. Reach him at scott.moser@washburn.edu.

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In the opener, Washburn took down a University of Sioux Falls (S.D.) team that became just one of many victims of senior quarterback Dane Simoneau, one of three Harlon Hill Trophy finalists for NCAA Division II College Football Player of the Year. With a performance that featured five touchdown passes and 452 yards passing, Simoneau led Washburn to its first win of the season 33-17.

Washburn’s second opponent of the season, Lincoln University (Mo.), featured a barrage of offensive fireworks that the team wouldn’t be able to match all year. For those in attendance, if they blinked they might have missed the first three Washburn touchdowns. In what turned out to be Simoneau’s shortest appearance in a game this season, he threw just eight passes for 80 yards before being pulled to prevent injury, the Ichabods turned to senior running back Justin Cooper, who rushed for 159 yards and three touchdowns on just 12 carries.

Not to be shown up, redshirt freshman running back Sean McPherson chipped in with another 110 yards and three touchdowns, while only toting the ball six times. When the dust settled, Washburn sent Lincoln packing with a 66-26 victory over the visitors.

Heading east on the road again, Washburn encountered Missouri Southern State University. The Lions roared long and hard in the first half, as both teams struggled to get any points on the board in a game delayed by weather for an hour and 19 minutes. Going into the locker room at the half Washburn trailed for the first time in the season, 7-3.

Simoneau, however, wouldn’t be denied as he teamed up with sophomore wide receiver DeJuan Beard to give Washburn a hard fought win on the road. Simoneau would finish the game throwing 23-for-45 passing for 274 yards and four touchdowns. Beard proved to be the money target, hauling down nine passes for 141 yards, while finding the endzone twice. With just shy

of 100 yards on the ground from Cooper, the Ichabods managed a 30-14 win.

Coming home, Washburn took the first step in a string of firsts for the Ichabods. For the first time, Washburn appeared on national television via the CBS Sports Network. The foe in the game, Missouri Western State University, was looking to deflate Washburn’s momentum. The game featured some of the most physical play of the season for the Ichabods, as the teams combined for 11 penalties throughout the contest. Simoneau once again led the Ichabod attack, passing for 360 yards on 23-for-39 passing, including four touchdowns. Not wanting to give the defense a chance to lock onto one single receiver, Simoneau ended up distributing passes to nine different players en route to a 41-20 win.

“It was a playoff type of atmosphere,” said head coach Craig Photo by Mike Goehring, Washburn Review Schurig. “We had some mistakes Great Dane: Senior quarterback Dane Simoneau, one of three Harlon Hill Trophy finalists for NCAA Division II College Football but we were able to overcome Player of the Year, led WU to a school-best 10-3 record. Simoneau threw for 4,089 yards and 38 touchdowns, with 12 interceptions. them and get a quality win for us.”

Washburn’s next game took the Washburn, however, didn’t have and 313 yard passing display by Simo- accomplished in the school’s history, team down to Emporia, Kan., for the long to celebrate, as the Ichabods neau—were able to pull away and take gaining a playoff win. In what turned annual tradition known as the “Turn- faced off against Northwest Missouri the Tigers by the tail, 45-20. During the out to be a wild, high scoring battle, pike Tussle.” Facing off against an State University. The Bearcats, one of game Simoneau became just the fourth the teams combined for more than Emporia State University team that the preeminent powers of the MIAA, player in conference history to throw 1,200 yards of offense. With a bendhad struggled up to that point, the would show Washburn that while the for more than 10,000 career yards. don’t-break mentality, the Ichabod deIchabods knew that records were Ichabods had come far, there was still Washburn’s last road game of the fense came up with a few clutch plays, thrown out in a hard fought affair that much to learn as NWMSU unloaded year would come against the Pittsburg including three interceptions, to give featured four lead changes through- a torrent of scoring behind the perfor- State University Gorillas. With the Washburn its first playoff win and earn out the contest. Trailing by as much mance of starting quarterback Black Cooper-Simoneau duo rolling for a a school-best tenth win of the year. as 11 points in the first half, it would Christopher, who threw for 406 yards combined 483 yards of total offense, Washburn’s season, however, take a strong effort in the second half and three touchdowns while tallying Washburn was able to take down PSU would finally reach its twilight against for Washburn to take back up another 83 yards and a 43-25, temporarily taking the lead a familiar foe. The Ichabods took on the lead and put down the touchdown on the ground. in the MIAA conference standings. Pittsburg State, a team they had defeatSEASON Hornets for good, 31-17.

Unable to contend with The final week of the season ed earlier in the season during conferWRAP-UP Next came the Bullthe Bearcats, Washburn would see a disappointing result for ence play. With inhospitable weather dogs of Truman State University. fell in their first loss of the year, 52-28. the Bods as Washburn, celebrating Se- conditions and a tough-as-nails Gorilla While Washburn dispatched TSU Returning home, the Ichabods nior Day, fell behind 14-0 early against defense seeking vengeance, Washburn with a 42-14 win, the real story of looked to get back on track during the University of Central Missouri. was unable to advance further in the the game was that of Schurig mov- homecoming week against a Fort The Ichabods were never able to catch postseason, finishing the year 10-3. ing into first on the all time coaching Hays State University team that was the Mules as UCM ended Washburn’s “It was a season full of a lot of wins list at Washburn with 68 career struggling. From the start of the game, regular season a sour note 39-21. accomplishments,” said Schurig. “I’m wins en route to 72 by season’s end. Washburn played with an intensity that With a 9-2 finish to the regular very proud of what our players and “You know getting that mark is an came through on the scoreboard. After season, Washburn qualified for the coaches were able to do. Its a season honor,” said Schurig. “It says a lot about scoring 10 quick points in the game, NCAA postseason for just the third we’ll look forward to building on.” everything we have done and the way Fort Hays would hang around, bring- time under Schurig. Drawing a matchwe go about things that we have been ing the score as close as two points up in the first round at home against Rob Burkett is a senior mass media able to put together this kind of suc- before the Ichabods—behind the 114 Abilene Christian University, the Icha- major. Reach him at robert.burkett@ cess in the 10 years we’ve been here.” yard rushing performance of Cooper bods looked to do what had never been washburn.edu.

Group exercise classes available at SRWC Jordan Loomis

Washburn Review With classes piling up, work hours steadily taking over and sleep hours slowly melting away, students rarely have time to exercise they way they want to.

The Washburn University Student Recreation and Wellness Center has a simple solution to that question— combine class and cardio and participate in a group exercise next semester.

SRWC assistant director Ben Saathoff recommends students interested in group exercise should try each class one time, if not twice.

“You will not be able to determine what class you would like to attend if you do not know try them,” said Saathoff.

Classes available at the SRWC currently are core strength, cycling, cycling-n-body, dance shop, gleek riders, pilates, power yoga, rock bottom, step-n-sculpt, upper cut, yoga and the ever-popular zumba.

The core strength class offers 25 minutes of strengthening and sculpting abdominal muscles.

Cycling is a 50-minute, nonstop class that will have medium-tohigh intensity terrains to climb.

Cycling-n-Body is a cycling class combined with a full body toning workout.

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Gleek Riders, is a comfort and cardio class where students will watch the latest episode of Fox’s television hit, Glee, while cycling on the commercial breaks.

Pilates is a core strength class that emphasizes the balance development of the body.

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most traditional course offered that “Zumba has a way of keeping your combines with dynamic exercise. energized and you have a blast doing Rock Bottom focuses com- it,” said Schweer. “You get as much of pletely on lower body strength, a workout in Zumba as you do when centering around the leg muscles. your doing just a regular workout anyThe Step-n-Sculpt class is where else in the Rec Center, I love it.” a great balance of cardio and With the classes scheduled to strength training with aerobics change times for the spring semesand sculpting split into two parts. ter, this would be the perfect time Upper Cut is a 25-minute to look further into the courses. complete upper body workout.

“We are trying to meet evZumba, a very popular course this ery students needs,” said Saathoff, year at the Rec Center, is a combina- “We want everyone to enjoy a class tion of Latin and other international in the same, if not different, way.” music split into dance routines with Icon courtesy of zumba.com aerobic and fitness interval training.

Graphic by Maggie Pilcher, Washburn Review (Bring a water bottle to this class.)

Kelsey Schweer, a freshman com- Jordan Loomis is a freshman mass munications major, has thoroughly media major. Reach her at jordan. enjoyed Zumba so far this semester. loomis@washburn.edu.