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Farley announces $10,000 grant to regents Jordan Loomis

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Once a month, the Washburn Board of Regents meet inside of the halls of the Memorial Union at Washburn University.

This month, Washburn Univeristy President Jerry B. Farley began the meeting by introducing Washburn’s newest professor, Floyd Davinforth, followed by a round of applause from board members.

The board then moved to discuss other features and events that Farley said deserved credit.

Phi Kappa Phi, a scholarly organi-

zation, had recently inducted a group of coach, Bob Chipman for his 700th win students in from the current junior and and for being Washburn’s all time winsenior class. Only the top seven percen- ningest coach. tile is allowed into the organization.

President Farley then went on to The next order of business was inform the board of exciting news rerecognizing the Washburn School of garding the Mulvane Art Museum.

Business, which recently “We were just notified WASHBURN that Challenge America has placed fourth in a global REGENTS and international competigiven a $10,000 grant to the tion. Three hundred universities com- Mulvane Art Museum,” said Farley. pete in the competition.

The grant will assist in helping the “This speaks highly of the profes- staff support an exhibit on industrial nasors and students in this University,” ture and a Japanese origami exhibit. said Farley.

The next announcement that FarThe board, along with president ley spoke of involved the students at Farley, next wanted to personally con- Washburn Institute of Technology. Regratulate the men’s head basketball cently, students produced their first full

automobile that was completely refurbished, and they donated it to a family in Topeka, which was in need of a vehicle.

“There was a large ceremony,” said Farley. “It was a very emotional Christmas gift for the family.”

The meeting then moved to discussion of the motion to raise the salary of the staff members at Washburn University. The board moved back and forth between banters for and against the motion. The defense motion stated that students already have enough debt and that the university should be focusing on assisting the future of the students more than themselves.

Though the defense motion was not approved in the end, those for the motion argued that regardless of the raise, the university would not raise any salaries without proper funding, and the raise would not cost students.

The board agreed to consider raising the salary of the staff, but only when there was a funding opportunity given that wouldn’t create chaos with the other financial standards.

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

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Far Eastern Influence: Washburn senior art student Patrick Tomei uses the influence of chinese beliefs in his art. Tomei’s display will be on view until the end of the year.

Senior exhibits art Michelle Boltz

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Patrick Tomei’s senior exhibit “Zenskunigenron” is on display from Dec. 5-23 inside of the Andrew J. & Georgia Neese-Gray Theater Lobby Gallery. Zenskunigenron (pronounced “ze n a ku ni ge n ro n”) is heavily influenced on Taoism, a Chinese philosophy which portrays the balance between good and evil. Some of Tomei’s works includes poetry, which helps to describe the meaning behind each piece.

“On the surface of Zenskunigenron it means exactly that, but it reaches far beyond good and evil,” said Tomei.

“The poems of the Tao de ching have many interpretations and reflect the experiences of the reader, much like art is interpreted by the viewer,” said Tomei.

“The 10,000 things carry yin and balances yang. They achieve harmony by combining those forces (Lao Tsu).”

“I do not just create art, but art in turn creates me,” said Tomei. “From when my brush touches the canvas the canvas is like a mirror painting on me as I paint on it. This duality is a part of my life and work as an artist.”

The art Tomei creates on canvas may only focus on one side of the actual duality. His work as a whole focuses on both sides. He focuses on the subject of angels and demons and the eternal conflict between the two forces, but also

focuses on other ways to interpret this philosophy into his art. The white side of the paper represents one side and the ink represents the other, two forces fighting over dominance.

“I am greatly influenced by oriental culture, from the religious philosophy to the artwork and style,” said Tomei.

“However, the history and mythos that makes up these ancient lands is vast spanning thousands of years. I have only just barely explored this region and with further explanation. I am sure I will find and discover more exciting and interesting concepts and ideas.”

“As long as my mind remains open I will continue to learn and experience new things,” said Tomei. “However, the day my mind closes is the day I give up on my entire future and refuse to go any further down the path of creation and discovery.”

The Andrew J. & Georgia NeeseGray Theater Lobby Gallery’s hours are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The gallery will close from Dec. 24 to Jan. 2 when the university closes for Winter Break.

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

With the 2011-12 season underway, Washburn basketball has continued through the growth that comes from replacing players that had such a strong impact last year.

With the departing of forwards Logan Stutz and De’Andre Washington and guard Virgil Philistin, the Ichabods have had to turn to players that played a more peripheral role season.

The emergence of junior guard Will McNeill has been evident, as he has been the top scoring threat. With the maturation of several players who were sophomores or freshmen last year, the team has continued to progress throughout the season.

Looking to test themselves early, Washburn took on an ambitious nonconference slate of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and the University of Oklahoma. With both teams being major Division I programs, the Ichabods looked to gain experience against a level of talent which they otherwise wouldn’t be able to play.

In the opening game against UNLV, Washburn adapted itself well, keeping the game within reach all the way until the end. With just under a minute left to go, and trailing by just five points, the Ichabods fought to get out front but were unable to close the distance, falling 58-50 to the Runnin’ Rebels. Despite the loss, the Ichabods set the trend for the team, with McNeill leading the Ichabods with 21 points.

In the game against OU, Washburn fell behind early and was never able to get closer than 13 points in the game.

McNeill once again paced the Ichabods with 23 points in the game.

After the two exhibition games, Washburn stayed in the Sooner State and took on its first tournament of the year in the South Central Shootout.

Against the University of Arkansas at Monticello, the Ichabods fought hard back and forth as the lead continued to balloon for UAM to as many as eight, while Washburn took modest leads of as many as three points. The Ichabods, however, were unable to overcome the lead and fell 80-72. McNeill once again led Washburn with 24 points, while sophomore forward Alex North contributed a double-double with 12 points and a career-high 11 rebounds.

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Rising Up: Junior guard Will McNeill goes in for the layup during the home game against Peru State University. McNeill has been one of Washburn’s leading scorers early on this season. The Ichabods take on Missouri Western State University Dec. 17 at Lee Arena. ment, the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, proved to be the lesser of the two Arkansas opponents, as Washburn was able to take their first regular season win against UAFS, 87-66. Behind the game-high 29 point performance of McNeill and 11 rebounds to get his second career double-double, Washburn was able to hold off a late charge to take the win.

Next up was a tournament, the Tarleton State Classic in Texas. After managing a split in Oklahoma, the Ichabods experienced a bit of déjà vu, getting a split against Cameron University, falling 61-54, while downing host team Tarleton State University, 61-57. Junior

guard Martin Mitchell led Washburn in scoring with 18 points, 16 of which came in the second half.

Upon returning home, Washburn took on Peru State College. With another stellar performance by McNeill, including 21 points, Washburn took down the Bobcats, 97-72, with a collectively hot shooting night including 56 percent from the floor and 61 percent from beyond the three point line. With the win, Washburn managed its first winning streak of the year.

“It felt good to get the win,” said McNeill. “We have kind of an up and

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Wednesday, Dec. 14

Duality—Art Exhibit: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Andrew Georgia Neese Gray Theater lobby (runs through December 29) Final exams: Through December 16 Winter Wonderland— Light display: 6 to 10 p.m., Lake Shawnee, $8 per vehicle (runs through December 31) Thursday, Dec. 15

Washburn Tech’s Fine Dining: 5 to 8 p.m., Chef’s Corner cafe At Washburn Tech, Building A Winter Wonderland— Light display: 6 to 10 p.m., Lake Shawnee, $8 per vehicle (runs through December 31) Final exams: Through December 16 FRIDAY, DEC. 16

Last day of final exams School of Nursing recognition ceremony begins: 3:30 p.m., White Concert Hall Fall Commencement begins: 6:30 p.m., Lee Arena Saturday, DEC. 17

Women’s basketball vs.

Missouri Western State University: 5:30 p.m., Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center Men’s basketball vs. Missouri Western State University: 7:30 p.m., Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center All week: No classes. Enjoy the break and holidays.

Sunday, Dec. 18

Duality—Art Exhibit: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Andrew Georgia Neese Gray Theater lobby (runs through December 29) All week: No classes. Enjoy the break and holidays.

Monday, Dec. 19

Christmas Social: 6 to 9 p.m., Bettis Family Sports Complex Duality—Art Exhibit: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Andrew Georgia Neese Gray Theater lobby (runs through December 29) Tuesday, dec. 20

Winter Wonderland— Light display: 6 to 10 p.m., Lake Shawnee, (runs through December 31) Duality—Art Exhibit: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Andrew Georgia Neese Gray Theater lobby (through December 29)

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Sweet Study Break: Students feast on cupcakes in the LLC. The Washburn Residential Council handed out free cupcakes to give students relief during Finals. WSGA also hosted events during finals.

“Get Stacked!” This is the theme of this year’s Finals Week Studython that many students will be participating in, sponsored by the Washburn Student Government Association.

“These events are used to help bring students to the library so that they can study,” said Shelbie Konkle, head of the Campus Affairs Committee in charge of organizing this event.

On Sunday night, the activities begin with free pizza and energy drinks given out to students. Monday night followed the same way, with a chance for adding some additional study tools, as well.

“In the past, on Monday, we’ve handed out coffee mugs, tumblers, flash drives and other study kits that can help aid the students for preparing,” said Konkle.

On Tuesday night, instead of being at Mabee Library, the WSGA moved the collection of various snacks and pop to the LLC lower floor, where students who studied in their own rooms

could take advantage of them.

Wednesday morning opens up with breakfast in Mabee Library for all of those morning finals and early risers.

Thursday promises to be a delicious time, with fresh hot wings being brought in.

“We do all of these events at different times throughout the week so that the students with morning finals can eat late and the students with late finals can eat early,” said Konkle. “We have to be fair to everyone.”

There are also quite a few simplistic ideas behind these events that are proven to add success to finals.

First, if students want food, they have to go to the library. If they want more pizza or energy drinks they will have to spend a longer time period there. The hope is, with that extra time, they will spend time looking over notes and reading their books.

Second, they don’t have to leave the library to get food.

This takes away the time from walking to and from the food, not to mention getting the food, and puts it back into

study time.

“Finally, who doesn’t like free food?” said Konkle. “This will help give a stress-free environment where more learning can be done.”

Another reason these events go on is because it is a tradition.

WSGA’s goal is to continually help students in the academic arena, and this gives off plenty of signs that that is occurring.

“A few reminders include that Mabee Library is open 24 hours during finals week,” said Konkle. “Also, there will be flyers around to remind everyone of all of the free food we’re giving out.”

Finally, if students have suggestions for what next semester’s theme should be, they can contact the Washburn Student Government Association in the lower level of the Washburn Memorial Union to give them the ideas.

Michael Vander Linden is a freshman mass media major.

He can be reached at michael. vanderlinden@washburn.edu.

WU gives stress tips for finals week Jordan Loomis

WASHBURN REVIEW

Many students say the exact same thing when it comes to finals week: sleep is an unnecessary thing, food is required only when it’s junk food and studying is the only thing worth making time for.

However, from another perspective, Washburn University’s director of counseling services, Marilynn Koelliker, completely disagrees. Instead, Koelliker believes that the healthy answer is always the best option.

She believes studying for finals week while in college should not be a complicated thing. According to Koelliker, a college student should have a habit of studying throughout the semester.

“It should be a routine,”

said Koelliker. “Routines will always be easier to remember and keep up on.”

The director said that the worst habit during finals week is cramming.

“It is and always will be non effective,” said Koelliker.

Instead, Koelliker advises to take a healthier direction when preparing to take college finals.

“Exercise will always help,” said Koelliker. “It helps oxygen return to the brain.”

Brain food is also highly advised instead of poor nutritional choices (a.k.a. junk food) such as chips, fats, ice cream and chocolate.

“Protein, the good kinds of fat and omega threes are incredibly important when keeping the brain at it’s best functioning ability,” said Koelliker.

Sleep is also a very important aspect of making it through finals week.

“Most college students sleep for six hours or less,” said Koelliker.

The advised and healthy amount of sleep per night is eight hours, although many students have schedules that prevent them from doing so.

Something the director recently learned was another form of healthy stress relievers while taking a break during studying.

While studying, students take breaks every so often to relax and concentrate on not overloading their brain. Usually, these breaks consist of walking, but Koelliker advises stretching instead.

“At a conference I recently attended, we spoke of stretching across the body’s midsection,”

said Koelliker.

Stretching your arm across your chest and your leg across your hips will awaken both hemispheres of the brain. It’s actually been highly recommended in helping deal with large amounts of stress while studying for finals.

“Finals are passable,” said Koelliker, “a healthy approach will help.”

Graphic by Maggie Pilcher, Washburn Review

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

New professors brings interests, passions to Washburn Michelle Boltz

WASHBURN REVIEW

The Washburn Biology department welcomes Jason Emry, who comes to Washburn from Nebraska Wesleyan in Lincoln, Neb., where he received his bachelor’s degree in 1994.

Emry received his masters in Plant Ecology at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb.,

in 1999 and his PhD in Evolution and Biology in 2008 at the University of Kansas.

Emry’s early career path involved physical therapy. After taking a required course in botany, he found that plant life was much more interesting. For the Spring 2012 semester, Emry will be teaching Introduction to Biology.

Emry teaches in the botany lab, working on research projects with biology majors.

Before coming to Washburn, Emry worked part-time at KU in the botany labs on campus.

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research on invasive species of plant life that is hard to do by nature but can be simulated on screen. He works with biology students with seed biology, which is the dormancy of seeds and what signals they give in order to germinate.

“It shows how plants can produce seeds and how that happens,” said Emry.

Emry also works with a fellow faculty member, Rodrigo Mercader, who teaches Evolution and Ecology. Mercader’s focus is more on insects and how they relate with plants.

Mercader comes to Washburn from Michigan State University where he got his masters degree and PhD with dual degrees in Entomology and Evolution Ecology and Behavior.

Mercader received his bachelor’s in Ecology at University of California at Davis.

While getting his post doctorate at Michigan State, Mer-

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cader did research on the spread of the emerald ash borer, which is a pest of considerable ecological and economic importance.

Other research of Mercader’s includes environmental change and species interactions, evolution of ecological interactions and plant responses to inject injury.

He taught a course for a quarter in entomology (specializing in insects) at Kalamazoo College in Michigan before coming to Washburn.

“The opportunity was there at Washburn and was a perfect fit,” said Mercader.

Mercader spends a lot of time outdoors and appreciates what there is to offer.

“On a personal level, I enjoy bugs that eat plants,” said Mercader.

His favorite insect is the Canadian tiger swallowtail.

Mercader currently teaches in the Ecology Lab, and will

be teaching a wide variety of courses in the Biology department such as Evolution and Zoology Lab. Other courses he will be teaching will be Evolutionary Biology and Zoology Lecture in Fall 2012. In Fall 2012 or 2013, he will teach Entomology and Field Biology Seminar, as well.

Mercader also collaborates with Emry on plant and insect interactions.

“We’re interested in how organisms evolve and what traits they have to interact with one another,” said Mercader.

For more information on Mercader’s research studies, feel free to visit his website at https://sites.google.com/site/rjmercader.

Graphic by Maggie Pilcher, Washburn Review

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

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WU students give hope, toys for tots Group dedicated to WASHBURN REVIEW

Washburn University has begun its annual drive for The Marine Corp Reserve Toys for Tots campaign. From now until Thursday, Dec. 22, there will be bins located outside of numerous campus buildings including the Living and Learning Center

lobby, Mabee Library, and the Washburn University Bookstore.

Unwrapped gifts are needed for children, from newborn to 18 years old. This year, the goal is to reach 400 toys. In previous years, the students and faculty of Washburn have not only met but have exceeded their set goal.

The prospect is that people a t Washburn will continue the same generosity this season.

S i x faculty members have joined the committee for Toys for Tots this year

in hopes to make the campaign as successful as possible. One member, Rhonda Wedel, also a member of the bookstore, is helping students to donate gifts, with an option of getting 25 percent off any donated gift from the bookstore this holiday.

Other members include Michaela Saunders, university relations web editor, Gary Handy, assistant director of student activities and Greek life, Jamie McEwen, student employment coordinator, Julie Unruh, adjunct nursing professor and Patricia Dahl, assistant professor of criminal justice and legal studies.

These faculty are working hard to promote the season of giving this holiday as students and faculty throughout Washburn donate gifts to Toys for Tots.

“In my mind, they’re giving a child a sense of hope,” said Dahl.

She went on to explain the importance and satisfaction in raising a child’s hope for a sea-

son where they are surrounded by gift giving, but in any other circumstance would not have gotten a single gift themselves.

Dahl also donated a tub of chalk to the drive.

“I feel the greatest benefit of giving is the gift that you receive back,” said Ashley Raulerson, undeclared freshman.

“The gift of knowing someone feels special for being thought of and the happiness that they get when they unwrap that paper to find something they never expected.”

This season, the aspiration is that students and faculty alike can keep in mind that a little can go a long way.

By spending only a couple dollars, you can give hope to one of the nearly 20,000 Topeka children in need of a gift this Christmas.

Graphic by Cameron Hughes, Washburn Review

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

Non-traditional WU courses offered on aliens, ‘Star Wars’ Tanner Ballengee

WASHBURN REVIEW

Washburn students have many opportunities when they first come to the university.

Many of those come from the various general education courses that are offered.

Students do not have to be restricted to the more traditional general education courses, since Washburn is continuously adding unique and interesting courses for students to branch out in.

For students who are a fan of science fiction, this may be a course for them. Roy Sheldon, a professor in the department of English, instructs a course titled Film Appreciation: Science Fiction (EN 190B and EN 399B.) “Almost any film genre can be used to learn more about film in general,” said Sheldon. “This section of the course uses science fiction film to do so.”

Film Appreciation: Science Fiction is an entry level humanities course with no prerequisites needed. In the course, Sheldon will guide students through the vast and sometimes controversial themes that are seen throughout classic and contemporary science fiction films. These can range from time travel and sav-

ing the world, to alien invasions and genetic experiments.

Sheldon said some of the films that will be studied in the course may include “Invasion of the Body Snatchers,” “Star Wars,” “Jurassic Park,” “Back to the Future,” “The Matrix,” “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home” and/or “Terminator 2.”

“A science fiction film or literature course offers differing visions of what screenwriters believe the future may hold in store for humanity,” said Sheldon. “It may expand and challenge one’s horizons of possibility.”

Sheldon’s course will meet for the spring semester on Thursdays, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., in room 260 of Morgan Hall.

For those more interested in the literature side of science fiction, another course is offered in which the films are replaced by books. Science Fiction Literature (EN 177A or EN 393A) is also a general education course that can be taken as a humanities class with no prerequisites or an upper level English student class.

The same thought provoking opportunities will be present

in this course as in Film Appreciation, but from a literature perspective. Some of the materials covered will be “Frankenstein”

by Mary Shelley, “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card, “Corrupting Dr. Nice” by John Kessel and others. The class will meet for the spring semester at 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 259 of Morgan Hall.

In the anthropology department, a course entitled Visual Anthropology (AN 322) offers students a chance to take a dive into cultures from around the world by studying the visual products in each society. This course, taught by Margaret Wood, includes watching films, creative projects and discussion of anthropological matters. This course will be offered in the spring semester on Mondays from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Interim chair of the English department and published author Thomas Averill teamteaches a course with art instructor Carol Yoho entitled KS Literature: Mapping Kansas (EN 138A) which is also a general education humanities course.

This class is taught in a computer lab as opposed to a regular classroom, because the students will be writing web pages on Kansas writers instead of writing papers.

“The course gives an overview of Kansas writers and writing,” said Averill. “We have about six books to read and then we divvy up the writers and books for further study.”

The books that will be covered include poetry, memoir and fiction literature.

“Carol Yoho will help the students to learn basic Adobe Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop skills, have their work published on the Internet, and work individually and collaboratively,” said Averill.

The map can be found by searching “Map of Kansas Literature” on any search engine.

At least two writers will also be visiting the class during the spring semester. The course will be held in room 108 of Carnegie Hall on Tuesdays from 1 to 3:45 p.m.

Graphic by Cameron Hughes, Washburn Review

Tanner Ballengee is a senior English major. Reach him at tanner.ballengee@washburn. edu.

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The Washburn Human Services Coalition is seeking help from the students and staff to honor those who have served for America and came back wounded. The Wounded Warrior Project is a non-profit organization that is designed to benefit those whose lives have changed since serving for the country.

This project helps veterans adjust to economic problems, education, PTSD and loss of limb/ physical injury. Although there is a large organization based in Jacksonville, Fla., it is just not enough to deal with all of the veterans returning that need help.

On Dec. 5-6, the HSC had a booth set up in the Memorial Union to collect donations to help the project.

“Every cent goes straight to the veterans and their cause,” said Rick Anson, president of HSC. “From the booth we set up, we raised about $200.”

The coalition is looking for anybody to help earn more money to support the project as they have done more than enough to contact resources. E-mails and phone calls have been sent out to faculty, staff and various student organizations to ask for donations.

Although the booth is not physically in the union anymore, donations are still being accepted by the HSC through the end of the semester. Donations may be given to richard. anson@washburn.edu.

“I’m willing to do anything to help raise money for these

deserving people,” said Anson.

“I will make arrangements with anybody to get a time where we can meet and I can accept the donation.”

There is another way to donate online, too—www.woundedwarriorproject.org is an easy way to go online and donate any time or money. HSC is recognized on this website, as well, for being a donor to the project.

“You can go to donors and donate directly to our project or donate straight to the project itself,” said Anson. “The money goes t o the

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way.”

This project also has a special meaning to Anson as well.

Rick Anson is a veteran himself and knows the problems some could have adjusting back into “normal” life.

“These young men are coming home after doing service for each of us,” said Anson. “Now they’re hurt and they need our help.”

Another important part of the booth included a large poster to sign for all of those who donated to sign and write a simple message.

“This poster is our simple way of saying ‘thanks,’” said Anson. “It says ‘you gave us your services, now we give you ours.’”

Graphic by Cameron Hughes, Washburn Review

Michael Vander Linden is a freshman mass media major.

He can be reached at michael. vanderlinden@washburn.edu.

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Favorite Holiday Memories Rob Burkett

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When I was 10 years old I remember that for the first time in a while we had managed to get the whole family together.

With 14 family members stuffed into my grandparents’ home, it was an amazing time hanging out with cousins that I hadn’t seen in a long time.

I remember on Christmas Eve sitting down with the family as we watched the television to see what other lucky children were getting visited by Santa that night first.

While I am sure that presents were in the thoughts of my youthful mind at the time, I

look back on that time now and realize that with the passing of my mother in the intervening years, how precious that time was with everyone there.

When I think of pure joy and the love which that house held that night, I think of her and I remember the good times we had.

I know since those days, that I’ve tried to remember that day as not only one of the best holiday memories I’ve had but one of the best family memories period.

Megan Hash

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Most of my favorite memories revolve around my family— particularly around some family members who are no longer with me. My mom’s parents were the

very definition of everything “merry and bright” about the season. Growing up we would make the 8-hour trek up to Minnesota every year to celebrate Christmas with them.

Each year, my grandma spent months picking out a special ornament for each of her seven grandchildren. My favorite was the year she gave my two sisters and I three bears—my oldest sister got the angel bear

Mike Goehring

WASHBURN REVIEW

My favorite memory about Christmas was getting together with my cousins and spending the holiday editing skateboarding videos. It wasn’t really about what we had gotten for Christmas because I just got a new skateboard it was more about the time we spent together doing what we loved. If we weren’t editing skate videos we were filming for the skate video and if that didn’t happen we played “Tony Hawks Pro Skater”. Good times.

Richard Kelly

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Josh Rouse

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Perhaps the most challenging thing in the world for me is to pick a favorite Christmas memory.

I was blessed with some of the greatest grandparents in the world, quite literally, and they always made Christmas a special time for their grandchildren. It wasn’t about the presents, although both sets of grandparents went all out during Christmas time. I’m not ashamed to admit I’m a bit spoiled by them…

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smashing it against Erik’s adolescent nose.

Blood started to flow down his face as he went and cried to my mother. I, on the oth- e r hand, carried on examining the contents of my stocking, and attempting to enjoy the crumbled mess that was my favorite Christmas treat: the oatmeal cream pie.

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As the youngest child in a cluster of brothers, I learned fast when and how to defend my favorite possessions. And though some young girls would regard their favorite possessions as Barbie dolls, or PolliePockets, I always kept my eye on more consumable items.

Each year, my mother would ask me what I would like Santa to put in my stocking.

Each year, I replied with, “oatmeal cream pies!” The creamy spread between two soft oatmeal patties definitely got my blood flowing, and if anyone came between my oatmeal-y goodness and me, they better watch out.

On my seventh Christmas, as usual, Santa brought just what I asked for: oatmeal cream pies. As I eagerly tore the clear plastic wrap off of the first cookie, my brother, Erik, decided that he was going to take my oatmeal cream pie.

No one expected what was coming next, especially from a “quiet” child like myself. Before Erik could get his hands on my treat, I squeezed my hand so tight as the frosting oozed between my fingers. I used this fist of fury to defend my treat by

dressed in silk and my middle sister got the angel decorated in an overelaborate Christmas tree outfit. I, as the baby of the family, got a little baby bear, which everyone said was extremely cute. In my grandma’s mind, each represented a piece of our personality.

After she passed away, my parents continued the tradition and let us pick out a new ornament every year. It has always been my favorite family tradition—decorating the tree and reminiscing about my grandparents.

As newlyweds, my husband and I decorated our first Christmas tree this week. My grandpa’s favorite Christmas movie, “White Christmas” came on TV as we decked the halls. It was perfect. Surrounding our “first Christmas together” ornament was an array of my husband’s trucks and cars ornaments. Nestled in the rest of the tree were my beloved ornaments, each handpicked by my beloved grandma. Each represents a special memory of her.

Tricia Peterson

WASHBURN REVIEW

Even the years I told them not to spend a lot of money on me, they spent a lot of money on me to make sure I had an amazing Christmas. But even though the presents were all amazing, they weren’t my favorite part.

The best memories I have usually revolve around seeing my cousins and grandparents.

My Grandpa Rouse, before he died, used to get us all gag gifts, and we often returned the favor.

Between giving him Barbie dolls and ugly troll statues and getting “Reindeer Poop” in return, we always had a fun time during the holidays.

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My favorite Christmas memories are of my sister Courtney and I sneaking downstairs every Christmas Eve to sneak a peek at what Santa left

Sam Sayler

WASHBURN REVIEW

Like any young lad in the end of 2001, all I wanted for Christmas was a Razor scooter.

When I found it under my tree that year, I was the happiest boy in all the land and knew old St. Nicholas always had a special place for me in his heart.

It was green, the second worst color for scooters, but that didn’t matter. The scooter

Christmas has traditionally been a holiday I’m not crazy about, because I try to be humble about gifts.

But there have definitely been a few awesome gifts over the years I’ve received. I have a particular favorite though, regardless of how cliché it is. Everyone knows the scene from A Christmas Story with the Red Rider BB Gun where Ralphie finds it after his dad has hidden it.

Let’s just say I was the recipient of a reenactment of that scene. One Christmas, when I was probably about 15 or 16, my dad told me to look next to our piano in such a way Ralphie’s dad did on the movie.

Much to my excitement, there was a Red Rider BB Gun in wrapping paper. I did get to go outside and shoot it later in the day, which even for someone who doesn’t really get into guns like me, was exciting.

Needless to say, I didn’t shoot my eye out. If I had, I probably wouldn’t have told this story.

us. Although we would still wake our parents up around 7 a.m. we could never wait that long. We would make sure to wake up (if we fell asleep in the first place,) around 1 or 2 a.m. We lived in an old house that was creaky and impossible to move around in without getting caught, so I, being the older, more knowledgeable sister,

would stealthily creep down the stairs, through the kitchen, past my parents’ room and into the living room where all the highly anticipated gifts were. I would quickly take inventory and book it back up to my room to report back to my sister what goodies would be waiting for us in the morning. We were lucky to get any sleep after that.

never judged me and in return, I never judged it. I never took my scooter off any sweet jumps or learned to do a tailwhip, but I learned one of life’s most valuable lessons that year. Scooting is more than a hobby; it’s a way of life.

Scooting doesn’t care that your older brother is stronger, cuter and smarter than you.

Scooting doesn’t care about your skin color, gender or sexual orientation.

It doesn’t matter to scooting whether you’re a Christian, Jew or any other religious practice.

Scooting doesn’t care if you got a C on your last spelling test or if you can’t figure out long division for polynomials.

Scooting was my passion and my friends when I had nobody else in my life. Scooting taught me how to love and how to be proud of myself.

Scooting just doesn’t care.

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Blue Moose offers unexpected dishes Tricia Peterson

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Upon entering the Blue Moose Bar and Grill, I was greeted by smiling employees and welcoming fireplaces.

The lighting was dim, but not in a romantic way, and there wasn’t really any art on the walls, just numerous large flat screen TVs. The lights were orange and resembled flames, and these were positioned on pillars around the large open dining room. The whole restaurant

had a ski lodge feel to it, but the music on the overhead was pop music that reminded me of a dance club.

The menu reminded me of a lot of other restaurants found on Wanamaker Road, yet some items had a little twist to make them different. This was the first place in Topeka I had seen Baked Brie En Croute, which is Brie cheese wrapped in a French puff pastry and baked. It is then topped with fresh fruit and Blue Moose served it with lav o s h crackers.

This is a good appetizer selection if you are looking for something a little different than what is normally found in Topeka.

The chicken madeira pasta seemed to be the hidden gem on the menu. Most Italian restaurants don’t usually serve this dish, and I decided I had to try it.

The sauce was creamy and tasted just right, not too much wine, but just enough that I could tell there was some in it. The menu boasted that the sauces were all homemade, and I could tell that was the truth. The mushrooms and chicken were cooked well and everything went together. It was served with a ciabatta roll which was a little hard on the outside for my taste.

I added a salad to my meal for $1.99, and I personally feel a salad should automatically come with an entrée. The salad was good, but not worth the extra money, especially because I had two bites of my salad eaten when my pasta came out. The lettuce was crisp and included a mixture of mixed baby greens and an iceberg lettuce mix, which made a surprisingly good mixture. The rest of the salad consisted of tomatoes, cucumbers and shaved Parme-

Photos by Tricia Peterson, Washburn Review

Tantalizing Trio: The menu at Blue Moose offers a varitey of mini desserts for one to choose, and they are reasonably priced. From left, seasonal cobbler, creme brulee, and chocolate peanut butter parfait. san cheese. The bowl was even cold, but I was disappointed for the price.

On to the dessert, which was surprisingly cheap. They have various selections that are single serving, but I have always loved variety and went straight for the mini desserts.

There are four choices and go for either $1.99 each or $4.99 for a choice of three. I chose the chocolate peanut butter parfait, seasonal cobbler (which was peach) and crème brulee.

The cobbler had too much nutmeg and other spices and not

enough ice cream. The crème brulee was rich and creamy and delicious, my only complaint was that the cream wasn’t burnt enough. My favorite was the chocolate and peanut butter parfait because the whipped cream was peanut butter flavored, which was a surprise to me. I enjoy being surprised, and this made me want more, and it is definitely something I would order a second time.

This is a restaurant I will gladly visit again as well as recommend my friends. The atmosphere is different than other

places in town, and their menu seems to have items to offer that other places don’t. The prices are a little high, but the portions are large and everything tasted fresh. The menu has great variety with pizza, tapas, pasta, sandwiches and many other selections to please any palette.

They have their menu online at thebluemoosegrill.com.

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

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Christmas Album: Sam Billen, English professor at Washburn University, created a compilation of holiday themed artwork, including a CD.

Teacher creates holiday project

Kelly Hurla

WASHBURN REVIEW

Free music, art and videos, all in the holiday spirit, are offered within the “A Light Goes On” project. While the art is new, similar projects have been around for years.

“It morphs and really changes every year, and I add new aspects to it,” said Sam Billen, creator of the project and adjunct instructor of English at Washburn University. “So this year, it’s really different in the sense that it’s a compilation.”

Three years prior, Billen tried a compilation project with other artists but not of the same scale.

That compilation was for nine songs, with four to five different artists. Enjoying the idea of the compilation, Billen thought to try again for this project but with more artists and more time.

This year, the project has aspects that hadn’t been done in years previous. While using an interactive website, more artists are able to show their talents.

Art work in the forms of collages, videos and other animated features can now be a large part of the project online.

Billen has been behind a Christmas project for four to five years now. His first project of the sort was very personal.

Thinking of a Christmas present for his family, he recorded

several hymns in the studio. He credits his first project mostly to experimentation. That first year, Billen burned CDs on his own computer and handed them out for free. He explains how his first experience was rewarding and how he received great responses from everyone he handed out the album to.

“I definitely learn things every year,” said Billen, in response to the changes the projects take on. “I think I want to do something completely different just like I usually do.”

While the project may change in a sense every year, some things will never change, according to Billen.

Last year’s project was entitled “Words of Encouragement.” Billen explains that the idea of the project every year is to encourage people, to inspire people and to remember what Christmas is about for Christians and non-Christians alike.

“It’s not to be focused on the consumerism or commercial side,” said Billen. “It’s more about the humanity and giving of yourself and sharing what you have.

“Ultimately, it’s a way to say Merry Christmas for free and, the ‘free’ will never change.”

Kelly Hurla is a sophomore mass media major. Reach her at kelly. hurla@washburn.edu

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Families bond creating “A Christmas Carol” Play shows potential

Michael Vander Linden WASHBURN REVIEW

At the Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy, the annual “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” has been running since Nov. 25.

Each night, the TCTA puts on a dinner and a performance to entertain over 100 people.

There is so much that goes on with putting on shows like this: the director, the making of the dinner, the building of the set and the making of the costumes. However, the history and stories of the actors on stage are sometimes more important than the characters they portray.

On stage, Walt Boyd plays the main character, Ebenezer Scrooge, offstage is a different story.

“When I was 10 years old, I was watching late night TV in Albuquerque, N.M.,” said Boyd. “I saw the movie ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ and decided I wanted to be an actor.”

Since then, Walt has been acting for 32 years, but has never gotten many good roles.

In fact, he really thought his career would “dry up” after reaching the age of 50. On the contrary, his roles just began to blossom, as he picked up several big parts.

These included Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird,” John Barrymore in “I Hate Hamlet,” now Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Car-

ol.”

“I do some musicals, but normally I just do stuff that grabs my attention,” said Boyd.

“The music was simply amazing with this show, and it had always been on my A list to do.”

For those who do not know this role, Ebenezer Scrooge starts the play as a terrible excuse for a human being that is only focused on himself. Nevertheless, he is taken through the emotional whirlwind to turn out to be the ideal humanitarian.

“He truly shows the complete joy to the holidays we all seek for during this time of the year,” said Boyd.

With a cast of 50 members, Boyd agrees they all have their different time to shine. According to him, the professionalism is extraordinary for a city this size.

“It has been a marvelous time here with this show,” said Boyd. “I’ve never seen a better quality of show put on in such a community.”

When some say theatre is family entertainment, not many think of the performers on the stage as being a family. They all grow closer together and typically become a “family.”

However, this show is special, as there are 11 actual families performing together onstage.

Two of them include the Ramos family, with brothers

Jim and Robbie. Jim Ramos played Old Joe and was a part of the ensemble while Robbie Ramos kept the part of Bob Crachit.

“Our mother was the one who started it all,” said Jim Ramos. “We grew up dancing and singing around the house.”

The Ramos adults included four children that all grew up loving theatre. Jim Ramos started when he was 8 years old. Since then, he has never looked back, enjoying 42 years of acting.

Robbie Ramos was a little more tentative growing up.

That is why his mother put him in dance class. He never even though about acting until he saw Jim Ramos onstage one time and decided he wanted to join him.

“We actually got to play brothers onstage one time in the late ‘80s,” said Robbie Ramos.

“That was pretty interesting.”

Since then, they have grown up, gotten married and had kids and the love of theatre continued through the generation. The two families have starred in many shows as six of Jim Ramos’ kids have been in shows and all three of Robbie Ramos’s kids have been in performances. In “A Christmas Carol: The Musical,” Not only do these families put on the shows for love of theatre, but also for the bonding time it gives them to be together

during the holidays.

“The holidays are always super busy with everything going on,” said Jim Ramos. “This gives us a chance to be together and has grown into a family tradition.”

However, the kids must earn their way onto the stage with their attitudes and their work at school. Both fathers agreed that as soon as the grades slip, the children lose their chance to be in the next year’s play.

“It’s really all about time management,” said Robbie Ramos.

With all of the time together onstage, it built up many memories that would soon be priceless to these two fathers.

“These [memories] mean so much to us that absolutely no one could take them away from us,” said the fathers. “It’s just an amazing time.”

Michael Vander Linden is a freshman biology major. Reach him at micheal.vanderlinden@ washburn.edu

Kelly Hurla

WASHBURN REVIEW

Just from the title, “Harriet & Walt,” I expected a romance of the sort set back in the early 1900s. I found myself thinking “Who’s named ‘Harriet’ or ‘Walt’ anymore?

To my surprise, I walked into the Helen Hocker Theater and realized I might be wrong just from one look at the set.

Among the other areas, one in particular caught my attention.

I saw a child’s bedroom set up, complete with a picture of Justin Bieber and movie posters for “Breaking Dawn” as well a s the new

“Footloose.”

As the l i g h t s dimmed and performers made their way to the front of the room, I wasn’t sure what to expect. One spotlight lit the room and a young girl began to dance. For the remainder of the play, I was faced with a preteen aged drama.

The main conflict of the play was the character Harriet dealing with her annoying little brother Walt. The plot consisted of Harriet and her friends

preparing for a winter carnival and dance with contests such as snow angel, snowman and sled races.

While preparing for the contests, Harriet was asked to take Walt along. Being the annoying little brother character, Walt would get in the way and become unpopular within the group. This unpopularity thus causes Harriet to dislike taking her brother around. However, by the end of the play, Harriet realizes that he’s still her brother and loves him anyway.

The play was based off a children’s book by Nancy Carlson. This, sadly, was also adapted into a musical. I say sadly because overall, the singing was nothing remarkable. I was thankful for the introduction of Aunt Susan, the one character that could sing.

While the general plot bored me, I did take a liking to a couple of the characters.

Olive, one of Harriet’s friends, was quite comical.

Although the play wasn’t much to my liking, I do believe it to have the potential of a good play. I just wouldn’t recommend it to any college aged students. For those with children around the age of the characters, it might work, however.

Graphic by Katie Child and Maggie Pilcher, Washburn Review

Kelly Hurla is a sophomore mass media major. Reach her at kelly.hurla@washburn.edu

Discovery Center great addition to Topeka Rob Burkett

WASHBURN REVIEW

Photo courtesy of www.sheandhim.com

She and Him: THe only reason this holiday CD is notable is because Zooey Deschanel is the “She” part,and best part of the ablum. Other CD’s recommended include Family Force 5 and Relient K.

CDs for the Holidays Sam Sayler

WASHBURN REVIEW

Along with giving gifts and goodwill toward others, the holiday season also comes with its share of socialization and the occasional party or two.

While Bing Crosby and his ilk have their special place in Christmas music canon, they’ve been heard more times than most people care to mention. Picking the right music for celebrating under the mistletoe is crucial for a memorable time.

Here are some suggestions to keep a Christmas party in the friends’ minds for years to come.

Family Force 5 The crown jewel of new Christmas music comes from “Family Force 5’s Christmas Pageant.” While some may argue about the merits of such a collection of Yuletide tunes, the Atlanta, Ga.-based crunk-rock band is sure to stick out of the monotony of the same rendition of “White Christmas” your grandmother plays every year.

Family Force 5 keeps the spirit of the original classics like “Carol of the Bells” and “Angels We Have Heard on High,” but adds enough originality with their self-aware heavy use of auto-tune and electronic influences to make their songs their own. Even if the music isn’t a particular person’s cup of tea, everyone will have a smile on their faces.

Their cover of “Little Drummer Boy” is especially interesting, since the band does not include a drummer. However, the definitive Family Force 5 Christmas song is without a doubt “The Baby.”

Relient K Despite being what my ninth-grade history teacher called a “12-year-old-girl band,” alternative rock band Relient K does an admirable job arranging their own Christmas LP with “Let it Snow, Baby…

Let it Reindeer.”

The band keeps things traditional with tried and true renditions of “Sleigh Ride” and “Silent Night.” Nevertheless, Relient K also offers more uptempo and humorous versions of “12 Days of Christmas” and “I’m Getting Nuttin’ for Christmas” and even a few original songs.

Relient K finds a good balance between young and old with their music and they are a fairly safe bet.

She & Him “A Very She & Him Christmas” mainly makes it onto the list because “She” is Zooey Deschanel from the TV show “New Girl” and is one of my seven wives prescribed by Odin.

The band tends to play it safe throughout the album, but they mainly differ by reversing the singing roles in “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” Somehow the song is slightly less creepy when it’s about a girl trying to get a guy drunk on Christmas.

At any rate, the album is decent enough if the other two are found unsuitable.

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

With winter setting in, students, faculty and staff with young ones might dread the inevitable cabin fever that is threatening to set in, as well. A new “discovery” might just lay those worries to rest.

Kansas Children’s Discovery Center is one of the most recent additions to the ground of Gage Park in Topeka. With the many attractions catering to family in the area, the board of the KCDC identified the area as ideal for the project. In partnership with the City of Topeka Parks and Recreation Department, the group went about raising funds to bring out a vision of creating an environment of fun, education and growth for the Kansas youth.

“We wanted to put together a place where children can get that first positive exposure to subjects like science and technology,” said Joanne Morrell, executive director of KCDC. “We have exhibits that allow children to explore all kinds of possibilities in areas of science and even what kind of jobs they might want to grow up and pursue.”

Through the interactive exhibits,

children have a chance to do a variety of activities, including the exploration of their inner artist by creating works that can go on display in the art gallery as they explore creative opportunities. The art ranges from traditional two dimensional paintings, where pint-sized artists can truly get “hands on” via hand painting, to three dimensional mobiles.

While some community youth share their artistic inspiration, the chance to let loose their capitalistic instincts in a simulated economy presents itself in the careers gallery. With the chance to “work” at businesses, ranging from a car repair shop to a physicians office to owning their own r e s t a u rant, the chance to get an exposure to a variety of work paths.

Participants get a chance to see the process from the roles of owners, employees and customers during the exercises.

“We wanted to

give children the chance to explore the job world in a fun and interactive way that allows them to consider a lot of different possibilities,” said Morrell.

With the recent issue of financial difficulties in the world and the ever-growing need for children to understand responsibility, the financial literacy gallery allows attendees to gain knowledge of real world issues in an approachable way through interactive stations and games.

Focusing on issues like balancing a budget, the impact and cost of credit and the value of saving, sharing and spending, children have an opportunity to gain a strong base of knowledge in how to navigate the sometimes confusing waters of the financial rapids.

All of these exhibits are a small slice of what the

KCDC offers to children and their families that can get them out of the house, entertained and educated all at once.

“We hope that families will take advantage of what we have here,” said Morrell. “We want to give children as much of an opportunity to learn and get ahead as we can.”

For more information contact the KCDC at kansasdiscovery.org or call 785-783-8300.

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

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Fantasy Football Scott Moser

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Slap shots and hard knocks: RoadRunners defenseman Kevin Patterson lines up his shot against the Wichita Falls Wildcats. The RoadRunners went on to defeat the Wildcats 3-2 at home Landon Arena this past Saturday.

RoadRunners put Wichita Falls on ice Richard Kelly

WASHBURN REVIEW

After coasting to a victory one night before, the Topeka RoadRunners needed a few heroics Saturday. Fortunately, they received exactly that.

That statement has a nice Ring doesn’t it?

Trailing late in the third period, at 14:40, Topeka defenseman Kevin Patterson fired a rebound past sprawling Wichita Falls Wildcats goaltender Matt Leon to tie the contest at two.

Following a scoreless overtime, Topeka (18-10-2) then received clutch goaltending from Peter Traber in the shootout, and Topeka forward James Ring was able to deliver a goal in the 11th round as the RoadRunners knocked off the Wildcats 3-2 at Landon Arena.

Ring’s shot was a quick wrist shot that went through the legs of Leon, sending his teammates over the bench to celebrate. Scott Langer, Topeka head coach, was happy to see Ring capitalize on his chance after neither team scored a goal in the previous five rounds.

“Having a young guy like James Ring come up big allowed him to just take a huge step,” said Langer.

Langer was equally impressed with Traber’s performance. Throughout the season, the RoadRunners have struggled with goaltending until recently.

“You know, he just keeps growing,” said Langer. “When he came in, from then until now, he’s just kept growing. It just shows you his competitiveness.

It’s been a while since you’ve seen that from a RoadRunners goalie in a shootout.”

In the first period, Topeka looked to be the aggressor, but it was Wichita Falls (9-16-2) scoring first at 10:59 when forward Renato Engler fired a rebound past Traber. Topeka did lead in shots on goal after the first period, 9-5.

Wichita Falls’ lead held up until 6:59 of the second period when Topeka forward Kyle Sharkey redirected a Patterson slap shot past Leon to tie the game. But the tie only held up for roughly four minutes. At 10:24, defenseman Adam Bar-

low gave the Wildcats a 2-1 lead on another deflected shot.

After coming out for the first period with energy, Langer said his team let off the gas a little bit for the rest of the game, despite the victory.

“We certainly didn’t play at the same pace we did last night,” said Langer. “We had some huge opportunities we left out on the doorstep and then they came back and scored that goal to go up 2-1.

“I just didn’t see us having that enthusiasm we did last night to go to the net and win some battles. But we stuck to the game plan after getting away from it in the second period and it worked out.”

Late in the third period, the aforementioned Patterson goal tied the contest. He said he was just the “fortunate recipient” of a great setup on the powerplay.

“We were working on the powerplay and [Brian] Christie took a shot and it bounced right in front of the net,” said Patterson. “[Kyle] Sharkey just kind of tied the guy up who was defending and I was fortunate to be at the right place at the right

time. So it was just kind of a bounce that went our way.”

In the victory, Traber stopped 19 of 21 shots. In the loss, Leon made 28 of 30 saves.

In the shootout, Traber made nine saves on 11 shots while Leon made eight saves on 11 shots.

Topeka now plays an exhibition contest in Dodge City, Kan. tonight against the Wenatchee Wild. The game is designed to determine the interest in hockey in Dodge City, where a new multi-purpose arena has just been built.

Following the exhibition contest, Topeka returns home to face Wenatchee Friday and Saturday. Faceoff for both games is 7:05 p.m. Friday is deemed a “white out” with a special jersey auction following the contest, and Saturday will include a “teddy bear toss” after Topeka scores their first goal.

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

Reach him at richard.kelly@ washburn.edu.

Winding path brings Lofton to Ichabods Jordan Loomis

WASHBURN REVIEW

To an athlete, distance does not matter. Regardless of how many hours are spent in a crowded vehicle, an athlete always has one central thought that is always on their mind— playing the game.

That’s the way it is for Washburn University’s very own junior mass communications major and guard, Dejuan Lofton, who walked onto the team earlier this semester.

Lofton first started playing organized basketball at the age of six at a community center in a recreational league in Seattle, Wash.

“I played REC ball until I was 10 years old,” said Lofton. “Then I moved on to play in an amateur league in middle school.”

A few years later, Lofton was playing basketball for his high school league; though this time, he took up another interest.

“I was a two sport athlete,” lege in Phoenix, Ariz. as a said Lofton. “Football became sophomore. This is where Dave my main sport throughout my Brown, Washburn University’s high school assistant basathletic caketball coach reer.” found him.

H o w “Coach ever, due to Brown conacademic tacted me complicatowards the tions amongst end of my graduation, junior colLofton decidlege’s based to attend ketball seaGreen River son last year Community and talked to College in me about the Seattle. men’s bas“Footketball proPhoto courtesy of wusports.com ball was my Grunge-town Guard: Seattle native gram here at main sport Dejuan Lofton joins the Ichabods Washburn,” for most of basketball team for his junior year said Lofton. my life up after two years in Phoenix, Ariz.

Needuntil my less to say, freshman year of college,” said Lofton respected Brown and Lofton. “I was injured so much what he had to offer was Loffrom my past with football that ton’s first choice for his junior I decided there was a need for a year of playing basketball. This change.” year, Lofton is playing beside Lofton then went to South an entire new team and for a Mountain Community Col- first year junior, he believes

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“Coach Chipman is a great coach,” said Lofton. “I’ve really enjoyed being given the opportunity to be a part of the team coached by the NCAA’s winningest men’s basketball coach—it’s been an honor.”

After graduation, Lofton hopes to pursue a career in basketball.

“I didn’t come this far to just not go all the way with basketball,” said Lofton. “I’m playing basketball and going to school; that’s nothing new to me.”

Lofton’s focus is where it needs to be.

“This is all that matters in my life right now,” said Lofton.

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

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By this point in the season many of us are either still alive in the playoffs or playing for a lesser place in our imaginary football leagues. There comes a point in the season where NFL teams begin to lock up their positions in the playoffs and inevitably will rest their stars to keep them fresh. For instance, the Packers may decide to sit Aaron Rodgers in the second half of their blowout win this Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Here are a few players that may actually help a few teams win their fantasy leagues.

Quarterbacks TJ Yates-Houston Texans (6% Yahoo! owned): The Houston Texans play at home this Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. This past Sunday he led the Texans to a comeback victory and threw for 300 yards and two scores against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Although the Houston Texans are more oriented as a run first team, I think Yates could put up some respectable numbers against the 18th ranked defense of the Panthers.

Andy Dalton-Cincinnati Bengals (54% Yahoo! owned): The Bengals travel to play the St. Louis Rams in the Edward Jones Dome. Andy Dalton has put up some good games against better defenses so it is not impossible to think that he could have a great passing game this Sunday against the Rams.

Jake Locker-Tennessee Titans (3% Yahoo! owned): This past Sunday, Jake Locker came in for injured starter Matt Hasselbeck and nearly led the Titans to an improbable comeback victory against the Saints.

Keep an eye out this week to see if the Titans elect to go with Locker this week against the lowly Colts. If Locker plays, I would have no problems starting him this week against the Colts in Indianapolis.

Running Backs Felix Jones-Dallas Cowboys (63% Yahoo! owned): If you were a DeMarco Murray owner, bad news came this past Sunday when it was learned that Murray had suffered a season ending broken ankle. If you were lucky enough to land Felix Jones in free agency, then

congratulations. The Cowboys play against very soft run defenses (at Tampa Bay, vs. Philadelphia) the next few weeks and Felix is the lone back in the Dallas backfield.

Ben Tate-Houston Texans (67% Yahoo! owned): As I stated before the Houston Texans are a run oriented team.

Houston has also locked up a playoff spot so they may decide to rest Arian Foster a little more to keep him fresh. Ben Tate looks like a very solid RB2 going forward for the rest of the season.

Wide Receivers Doug Baldwin-Seattle Seahawks (28% Yahoo! owned): Baldwin put up a great game on Monday night against the Rams. His quarterback, Travaris Jackson, seems to be playing better and Baldwin is his favorite target. The Seahawks travel to Chicago this Sunday so keep an eye on the weather this weekend because it can get bad this time of year in Chicago hampering the Seahawks passing game.

Donald Driver-Green Bay Packers (16% Yahoo! owned): Greg Jennings injured his knee this past Sunday and will be out for two to three weeks. Another receiver for Green Bay will have to step up in Jennings’ absence. I believe Jordy Nelson may get more looks but also Driver may become more useful as he is a veteran.

Randall Cobb (13% Yahoo! Owned) is more athletic and may also be another beneficiary of Jennings’ absence.

Defense Plug N’ Play: Seattle Seahawks (43% Yahoo! owned): The Seahawks’ defense has looked really good the past three weeks and have created turnovers and at times have turned them into touchdowns. They travel to play the Chicago Bears this Sunday and well, the Bears have not looked good offensively. Caleb Hanie has looked awful and if the weather is bad the Seahawks could capitalize on Bears turnovers.

Scott Moser is a graduating accounting major. Reach him at scott.moser@washburn.edu until Friday.

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Lady Blues earn early season success

Rob Burkett

Washburn Review While the game itself never changes each season, no matter the sport, is an exploration in a team’s self and who they are. For the 2011-12 Washburn University Lady Blues basketball team, the journey has been underway.

With a team that had to overcome the adversity of losing players to injury and replacing a significant portion of the starting lineup a year ago, last year’s team matured and had a successful season. The benefits from that process coming into this year have been a blessing and a curse according to Ron McHenry, head coach.

“With last year’s team we had a lot of people that knew their roles,” said McHenry. “This year we have so much depth and strength that sometimes we just aren’t sure who needs to be leading in a given situation. We are learning a lot about ourselves right now. It’s just unfortunate we have to learn those things through losses.”

The team started out the season soaking up the sun in California and taking down the field in the Disney’s Division II Tip-Off West Coast Classic. Led by early efforts from junior forward Sierra Moeller’s rebounding, senior guard Ebonie Williams’s scoring and senior center Cassie Lombardino’s patrolling the defensive paint, the Lady Blues were able to win by an average of 25 points per game on their way to the tournament title.

After coming back from the gold coast, Washburn then headed west again, this time to the “Little Apple” of Manhattan, Kan., to take on the Lady Wildcats of Kansas State University. Despite K-State being a major Division I program, Washburn gave a strong showing, showing that they could play with anyone put in front of them. Despite a hard fought game, the Lady Blues came up just short 52-50.

“We played them really hard and lost on a last second miss,” said Moeller. “Even though we lost, it built a lot of confidence for us knowing that we can play with anyone that we take the court against.”

Moving forward, Washburn took on a couple lower division opponents from the NAIA level. The game against Tabor College (Kan.) in particular highlighted just how deep and talented the Lady Blues are this season, as the team scored a whopping 111 points while only surrendering 19 under a suffocating defensive effort.

In winning the game, Washburn set school records in securing a 92 point margin victory, while racking up the third most points in the history of the school. The mere 19 points surrendered in the game was the second lowest amount in the history of the school since 1973, when the Lady Blues held Marymount University to 15 points.

After playing those two teams, Washburn traveled south to the Lone Star state to play in the Midwestern State Comfort Inn/Ashbrook Classic.

The Blues took down their opening round opponent East Central University by a healthy margin, 72-56, behind the scoring efforts of Williams, senior guard Stevi Schultz and junior forward Laura McMullin, with 13, 10 and 10 points, respectively.

Washburn once again ran into trouble in the following game. Against Midwestern State University, the Lady Blues seemed unable to keep the ball in their possession, turning the ball over 24 times while struggling from the floor, shooting just 40 percent overall and 18 percent from beyond the arc. The charity stripe would also be an unkind friend as the team shot 58 percent from the free throw line. Unable to overcome the miscues, Washburn dropped the game 68-53 for the first non-exhibition loss of the year.

After coming back from Texas, Washburn traveled to Drury University where the team, still struggling to get wins on the road since California dropped another game, losing in a closely-fought battle, 53-48.

“We just had these two games where we turned the ball over quickly and it hurt us,” said McHenry. “They were good teams, but when you turn the ball over like we did, it’s hard to win.”

The Lady Blues got back to form, however, returning home to take on

Evangel University (Mo.). Washburn improved their performance behind the performance of Moeller, who scored a season-high 16 points in the game. Three other Lady Blues scored in double figures as Washburn built a 20-point halftime lead, before building it to 30 in the second half.

After the brief home stand, the team then hit the road to take on familiar faces at Northwest Missouri State University and Fort Hays State University. In the game against the Lady Bearcats, Washburn used a leading performance from Lombardino, who scored a season-high 18 points to put away NWMSU, 71-53. In the game against the Lady Tigers, the game proved to be a measure of the resilience of the Lady Blues, as they used an explosive second half, shooting 50 percent from the floor while holding FHSU to 27 percent from the floor, to take the win. With timely shooting from junior guard Laura Kinderknecht, who scored a careerhigh 11 points, while Schultz put up a career-high 13 rebound night, Washburn escaped Hays with a 67-60 win.

After coming home, Washburn fell victim to the upset bug as visiting Truman State University hit a last second jumper to win 68-66. The game was another reminder that Washburn, one of the top teams in the MIAA conference, will have to continue to prepare for opponents’ best shot every night.

“They played really hard against us,” said Moeller. “It just seems like every team is giving us their best shot no matter who we are playing.

It’s a tough conference, so you have to expect that, but it’s just a tough loss.”

Going forward, Washburn now takes a week off while finals week sets in and exams take precedence.

The team will then face off during the winter break against a slate of conference opponents that will feature teams like the No. 22-ranked University of Central Missouri on the road and rival “Turnpike Tussle” opponent Emporia State University at home.

The break, however, will not just be an opportunity for the team to concentrate on basketball and

Sports • Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Photo by Mike Goehring, Washburn Review

Dribble dash down: Megan Lassley, Washburn senior guard, takes the ball across the basketball court. So far this year, the Lady Blues have had a successful season with a 9-3 record overall. take care of business on the court.

The team looks forward to spending more time with each other and becoming a more tight knit group.

“We’ll have a Christmas dinner for the team over at my place,” said McHenry. “It’ll be one of those things where the team will get to give each other some of those silly type of gifts and enjoy being together.”

The Lady Blues take

on Missouri Western State University at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 in Lee Arena.

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

Ichabods fight through early schedule Continued from page 1 down season so far so it was nice to get some momentum.”

Three days later it was much of the same as the Ichabods took on Newman University. Washburn took the win 8863 en route to a historic win for its longtime head coach Bob Chipman. With the victory, Chipman earned career win 700 in his 33rd season at the helm of the Ichabod program. After the game Chipman gave praise to those that have contributed to his long lived success.

“I just can’t say enough about the players that gave so much over the years,” said Chipman. “I’ve been

so fortunate to have such great people on my staff and so many fine young men come play for me.”

Washburn then went on the road to take on a non conference match with former MIAA foe and newly minted Division I team University of Nebraska-Omaha.

In what turned out to be a hard fought affair, Washburn was able to hold off a hard push as the Mavericks were able to come back from a large deficit in the game, cutting the lead to seven. The Ichabods were able to respond and in doing so downed their first Division I opponent since 1984 when Washburn took down Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla.

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next took their record into Maryville, Mo. against Northwest Missouri State University. Washburn would build a first half lead but would be unable to keep hold of it as the Bearcats came on strong in the second half before finally prevailing 65-59 Mitchell paced the Ichabods with 17 points.

Moving on, Washburn headed west to MIAA conference foe Fort Hays State University, where the No. 10 Tigers were lying in wait. With a tenacious defensive effort, the Ichabods were able to take a five point lead at the half despite shooting just 9-of-26 from the floor in the first half. With a second half shooting effort that heated up to 54 percent, Washburn was able

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to hold off the MIAA’s top ranked Tigers, taking the win 61-45.

Coming back for the most recent game, Washburn put a pounding on Truman State University as the Bulldogs fell to the Ichabods, 67-54.

Washburn never trailed in the contest, as the Bods stifled the TSU offense throughout, forcing them into a 34 percent shooting night, while taking the ball away on 14 turnovers, including 10 steals for the Ichabods. With the win, the team moves to 7-3 on the year.

Moving forward after the finals week break, Washburn will look to take on a slate of conference opponents that

w i l l e n d with a matchup of “ Tu r n p i k e Tussle” foes against Emporia State University on Jan. 14 right before the spring semester starts.

Graphic by Maggie Pilcher, Washburn Review

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

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