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Sorority mourns loss of 90-year-old member

Photo courtesy of Judy McConnell-Farmer

Dream Fulfilled: Bertie McConnell went to Washburn in 1940 but left school before she could join Zeta Tau Alpha. Last fall she was finally inducted. She died Feb. 12, 2012.

Michael Vander Linden WASHBURN REVIEW

Bertie McConnell, turning 90 years old this year, always had one dream she had never been capable of doing; she wanted to become a member of Zeta Tau Alpha at Washburn University.

After attending Washburn for one

year in 1940, she was able to experience the ZTA lifestyle. However, she did not get the opportunity to join as World War II began shortly after. Instead of finishing college, McConnell made her way to the front of the work force.

As McConnell grew older and soon had kids, she had one connection to Washburn University that stayed with her. Her daughter, Judy McCo-

nnell-Farmer, became a professor of education at Washburn.

McConnell-Farmer, knowing of her mother’s lifelong dream, went above and beyond to make McConnell’s 90th birthday a special one. After completely decorating her birthday in a ZTA theme, she told her students the story so they, too, would never give up on their dreams.

However, one ZTA in the audience suggested that McConnell-Farmer contact the ZTA house to get a birthday card.

However, McConnell did not just get a birthday card, but instead got a pledge card, presented by then ZTA president Paige Martin, to become the newest member of Washburn’s ZTA sorority.

“Dreams get lost this day in age,” said Martin. “Fulfilling this sweet dream and giving her no regrets is the least we could have done.”

The story reached the media and took off. Within two days after her birthday, McConnell’s story had 300 mentions in McConnell-Farmer’s email. The bigger surprise was when talk host Anderson Cooper called and wanted to do a story on her.

“It’s been such an incredible opportunity for my mother,” said McConnell-Farmer. “She started in a one room schoolhouse and ended in national prominence.”

Unfortunately, on Feb. 12 of this year, McConnell passed away.

“It’s an extremely sad time for me,” said McConnell-Farmer. “But I know she received the best passage ever.”

The response to McConnell’s death was extraordinary. ZTA members from across the nation showed up to stay for the memorial services.

Even two or three national officers showed up. Anderson Cooper sent a

huge display of flowers for the funeral.

Hundreds of emails came through to McConnell-Farmer.

“I just began to realize the impact that my mother had on everyone,” said McConnell-Farmer. “People were making connections with their mothers they had not talked to in a while, all from a lady they didn’t even know about one year ago.”

Martin agreed. She remembered all of the “thanks you’s” and humbleness McConnell showed to everyone.

However, Martin realized that McConnell made a greater impression on them than they on her.

ZTA members came together to be there for McConnell and her family as the memorial services occurred.

Every member of the sorority attended the visitation. Not only did they attend, but McConnell-Farmer said the fact that it meant a lot that they stayed.

Also, Martin, current ZTA president, Kasha Coch and Maddie Mae Martin, the student who heard McConnell-Farmer tell the story for the first time, spoke at the funeral for the eulogy.

“We’d heard things from Judy’s eulogy that we never knew about McConnell,” said Martin. “It just confirmed the fact that McConnell lived her entire life living the ZTA way.”

McConnell-Farmer continuously showed her thankfulness to the ZTA girls for everything they had done.

From the first idea of the birthday card to the cards she still gets from each individual at the house, she realized they would forever be in her heart.

“Thank you for giving my mother the best experience,” said McConnellFarmer. “It was the best of departures and it was all made possible by you.”

One thing all parties remember were the funny comments McConnell would always make. These included

things like comparing the ZTA house and girls from 70 years ago to now.

“They must have redecorated since I came here last,” said McConnell. “The girls were so sweet 70 years ago, and they still are today.”

McConnell did not keep anything secret, even when it came to Cooper.

When they were off air, she voiced her concern for his safety.

“I worry about you in those war zones,” said McConnell. “You need to stay out of them. But, I bet you won’t listen to me even though you are my favorite TV guy.”

A personal conversation between McConnell-Farmer and her mother left an impression that the professor still remembers.

“When she was still pretty healthy, I asked her if she was afraid to die,” said McConnell-Farmer. “She answered simply with ‘No, I’m just going to miss what I’m going to miss.’”

What McConnell-Farmer hopes everyone gets out of this is how delightful her mother was. From her oneof-a-kind smile to her witty comments, McConnell was a person to remember and her story was, as well.

“I also hope it shows that no one ever gives up on their dreams,” said McConnell-Farmer. “You never know when they’ll come true.”

McConnell will be remembered by many at Washburn. A scholarship program has been established in McConnell’s memory where any ZTA member majoring in early childhood education can apply.

“My mother not only gave me life,” said McConnell-Farmer. “She showed me every day how to live one.

I love her and will miss her.”

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

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Blues win MIAA, will host region ‘Wet Ink’ set for weekend Luke Warnken

WASHBURN REVIEW

The Washburn Lady Blues took care of business in historic Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo., this past weekend. The No. 1 seeded Blues, favorites to win the tournament, didn't disappoint as they brought home another trophy after winning the MIAA conference tournament.

“Our kids have just bought into our philosophy,” said Washburn women's head basketball coach Ron McHenry.

“They are just great competitors.”

Washburn got matched against a tough, sharp shooting No. 8 seeded Missouri Western team in the first round of the tournament. Missouri Western senior forward Jessica Koch started off on fire for the Griffons scoring 11 of MWSU's first 18 points to give MWSU an early 18-7 lead. Koch was a deadly assassin from beyond the arc to start the game off hitting her first three three-point attempts. Senior guard Stevi Schultz had the luxury of guarding Koch for a majority of the game.

“When she gets going on her three’s she is hard to stop,” said Schultz. “Once she gets confident

she’ll pull up from anywhere.”

Washburn women’s head coach Ron McHenry game planned for the sharp shooting Koch.

“Koch has been one of the best players in the league,” said McHenry.

“We gave up 25 points to her but I still feel we managed to defend her well.”

Both teams combined for 16 three's in the first period. Washburn was able to rally from 11 points down as they went onto a 23-0 run fueled by three pointing shooting by Washburn guards. Koch ended the six minute drought with a free throw but Washburn retained a 43-34 lead going into halftime. Koch scored 18 points in the first half.

“It was a tough first round draw,” said McHenry. I was a little nervous and I definitely didn’t want to overlook this game.”

Washburn came out the second half hot as the senior trio of Schultz, Ebonie Williams, and Cassie Lombardino all scored to push the lead to 57-41 with 15 minutes left to go in the game. Western Missouri was able to stay close for a majority of the second half but was unable to capitalize against the taller Lady Blues.

“They are such a good transition

Kelly Hurla

WASHBURN REVIEW

Issues prevalent for young people, both serious and light, are apparent in “Wet Ink.” “Wet Ink” includes three student plays be performed this week.

T h e plays will begin at 7:30 p.m. for the March 8 show, with encore performances March 9 and March 10. March 11 will be a matinee performance at 2 p.m. As with many Washburn productions, “Wet Ink” is free with a Washburn identification. It is $8 for general admission.

The first in the series of three plays, “Flaws and Uncertainty,” is of the dramatic genre and will run for 40 to 45 minutes. “Flaws and Uncertainty” was penned by Heather Ives, senior theatre major.

After Ives’ play, a short intermission will take place and then the au-

dience will come back for two shorter comedies.

“The plays are all about young people, so they’re all good current things that students should be interested in and care about,” said Penny Weiner, associate theatre professor.

“They’re completely different perspectives on completely different subjects.”

Weiner is t h e direct o r f o r both comedic plays in “Wet Ink.” “Drinking with Friends” has a 20 minute running time. The first comedic play was from the vision of Elise Barnett, junior English creative writing major. The evening will end with a play by Arissa Utemark, senior Mass Media film and video major. The last play is the shortest, running no longer than 15 minutes.

Weiner jokes that studying ancient Greek plays is something of importance for students, although they don’t always agree with her.

Wet Ink

Photo by Richard Kelly, Washburn Review

Give Me That: Senior center Cassie Lombardino fights for the ball against Emporia State University Sunday.

Washburn won the tournament and will host the Southcentral tournament next Friday. offensive team,” said McHenry. “We were able to get back and take away their transition offense.”

The Blues held the Griffons to zero fast break points and cracked

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alendar Extended library hours deemed beneficial, Mabee

Wednesday, Mar. 7

Ourense: Thermal Capital: 12 p.m., International House Be Active: How to Make Yourself Competitive: 2:30-4 p.m., Morgan Hall, 270 Hispanic American Leadership Organization: 5-6 p.m., Living Learning Center- Myriad Room Dining on Dissolution: Middle-Class Anxieties about Restaurants in the 1850s: 7 p.m., Henderson 100 Thursday, Mar. 8

Education Interview Day: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Washburn Room, Memorial Union Planetarium Open House: 7-8 p.m., Planetarium, Stoffer Science Hall Wet Ink-Student Plays: 7:30 p.m., Andrew J. & Georgia Neese Gray Theatre, general admission $8, staff and WU faculty free Friday, Mar. 9

Conversation with Sherman Alexie: 3:30-5:30 p.m., Henderson 100 iRead event- Sherman Alexie “War Dances:” 7 p.m., Washburn Room, Memorial Union Wet Ink-Student Plays: 7:30 p.m., Andrew J. & Georgia Neese Gray Theatre, general admission $8, staff and WU faculty free Saturday, Mar. 10

WU Men’s and Women’s Tennis vs. Cameron University: All day, Washburn Tennis Complex ArtLab Family Day: 1-4 p.m., Mulvane Art Museum, lower level Wet Ink-Student Plays: 7:30 p.m., Andrew J. & Georgia Neese Gray Theatre, general admission $8, staff and WU faculty free Sunday Mar.11

Wet Ink-Student Plays: 2:30 p.m., Andrew J. & Georgia Neese Gray Theatre, general admission $8, staff and WU faculty free Catholicism-Fr. Robert Barron: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Catholic Campus Center at Washburn Monday, Mar. 12

Survivor Try Outs: 5 p.m., Washburn Room, Memorial Union

Tuesday, Mar. 13

Denise Low Lecture and Bill Sheldon Poetry Reading: 4 p.m., Mabee Library, free and open to all

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Tanner Ballengee

WASHBURN REVIEW

Finding time to study and do homework can be a challenging task in and of itself, especially for students with jobs and extracurricular activities.

Luckily, Mabee Library is open late to house studying and academic requirements when life outside of school permits.

Starting in November 2011, Mabee Library extended their regular weekday hours f r o m closing at 11 p.m. to closing at 2 a.m. The extra three hours were tacked on to the end of Sunday through Thursday nights, while their Friday and Saturday hour times remained unchanged with Friday closing at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m.

The idea was first proposed in October by the Washburn Student Government Association, led by president Taylor McGown and vice president Michael Kitowski. They made a list of changes that they thought

would enhance students’ time spent at Washburn, with the time extension of the library being one of those changes.

“I use the library all the time, especially for my major,” said McGown, majoring in biology/pre-dental.

The idea began as 24-hour access library space as a long-term goal and to create a space for students to come and hang out but also get work done.

“We decided we would start small, and just try to increase the hours,” said McGown.

McGown and the WSGA then took the statistics from past finals weeks and looked at the times students were coming in to study, focusing on the

hours past 11 p.m. The statistics showed a good number of students coming in after the library would normally close, then dropping off around 2 a.m.

WSGA took these numbers to Alan Bearman, dean of the library, then to Randall Pembrook, vice president of academic affairs and Jerry Farley, president of Washburn University. All three thought the idea was good, and gave the approval for a trial period starting in November, with the library being open 24 hours during finals week in December.

“This is just getting the ball rolling,” said McGown. “I am very hopeful that [Pembrook] will express interest in making it a permanent thing for our campus.”

After finals, Bearman looked at the numbers and statistics of library usage from the last couple months and felt good about going back to the 2 a.m. schedule.

According to Bearman, the number of students using the library has been growing steadily every year, from about 10,000 students using it during February of 2008, to 25,000 students using it just last month.

“The growth in usage has been occurring long before we extended the hours,” said Bearman,. “I can’t say more students have been using the library be-

Sherman Alexie spreads ‘humanistic concern’ Yaxuan Gao

WASHBURN REVIEW

On March 9, the English department and Mabee Library will organize the annual activity, iRead, which is free to the public in Henderson 100 at 3:30 p.m.

They invited author Sherman Alexie to give a lecture about his culture and identity as a famous Native American novelist, poet, screenwriter and filmmaker. His novel “The Absolutely True Diary of a PartTime Indian” and film “Smoke Signals” are his most notable works. He received several awards, such as American Book Award, National Book Award, PEN/Hemingway, PEN/ Faulkner. iRead is an annual activity at Washburn University which invites famous literary figures every year, such as Ishmael Beah and Greg Mortenson.

Next year, they will invite Joe Drape, whose work is “Our Boys: A Perfect Season on the Plains with the Smith Center Redmen.”

This year’s iRead, Alexie will talk about his experiences and his new book “War Dances.”

“We invited Sherman Alexie because of his entertaining character and his books appeal to diverse students and faculties,” said Eric McHenry, professor in the English department. “He is brilliant, friendly and full of insight. I am very

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He is brilliant, friendly and full of insight. I am very grateful to have a chance to talk with him.

-Eric McHenry assistant professor of English

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grateful to have a chance to talk with him.”

Sean Bird, information literacy librarian in Mabee Library, said there is no need to read his book before the reading meeting, but reading his books will help in understanding the author.

“He is full of humanistic concern and culture community,” said Bird.

The organizers want the

activity to spread cultural ideas among students and inspire them to write and read.

When it comes to the form of the event, Alexie will interact with audiences after the lecture.

“My son shared the same school as Alexie’s and we knew each other before,” said McHenry. “And another donor, Dona Walker, was his classmate at Washington State University.”

Walker is the director of multicultural affairs at Washburn.

Other sponsors for the event include: The Klemmer Lecture Series, Washburn English department, Friends of Mabee Library, Washburn Center for Student Success, Washburn Women’s Venture Partners, Haskell Indian Nations University, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, Washburn Office of Multicultural Affairs, Washburn history department and Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library.

Yaxuan Gao is a junior political science major. Reach her at yaxuan.gao@washburn. edu.

Students build communication skills Jinglan Jiang

WASHBURN REVIEW

The Leadership Challenge Event is an annual event hosted by the Washburn University Leadership Institute.

This year, the LCE will be held on March 29 and March 30 at Washburn University.

“The idea of the whole event is to put students in a real life situation and give them a real life experience,” said Shea Kirsop, student director of the LCE. “A lot of students don’t get that until they get to the work force. Sometimes it’s different to adjust.”

It is a two day event. The first day is a half-day conference, which focuses on developing different leadership skills and ideas, for the students to participate in, and then students will go to a banquet in the evening.

“We’ll have Ed O’Malley

speak to students at the banquet,” said Kirsop. “He is the president and CEO of the Kansas Leadership Center. He does a lot with leadership development.”

The second day is a full day leadership competitive simulation. Students will receive roles and go through the day in these positions.

“The simulations include things like role playing live interactions,” said Kirsop. “We have live people interacting with our students and participants. We also have web based interactions. We have media, where we have different videos and other types of media that students interact with throughout the simulation.”

This year there will be 20 schools participating, with 12 high schools and eight colleges.

Last year’s event was a little different with how the different teams competed with and paral-

leled one another. This year the students won’t be working by themselves as a team. They will be working with other teams as well.

Kirsop said that Jeff Mott, director of Challenge Leadership, brought this idea to Washburn. Challenge Leadership works with the Topeka community and partners with different organizations from Topeka and around Shawnee County.

“This event is really unique for a lot of high school and college students,” said Kirsop. “It helps them learn how to work with others they really don’t interact with on a day-to-day basis. It really teaches them how to be open to different ideas and build on networking skills, as well as communication skills.”

Jinglan Jiang is a graduate journalism student. Reach her at jinglan.jiang@washburn. edu.

Photo by Alex Voskoboyev, Washburn Review

Mabee, Mabee Not: Students study at the Mabee library during their new extended hours. Mabee Library officials are still determining whether their new hours extending to 2 a.m are a major benefit to students or not. cause it’s open late, but I can tell you they are happy that we aren’t kicking them out around 11 anymore.”

But these changes did not come without a price. In order to put these ideas into action, the WSGA donated $1,000, along with money put forth by Bearman, the vice president’s office and facilities services.

To accommodate for the hours, more student workers had to be hired, along with a police officer from the Topeka Police Department for safety and protection. The costs to hire such workers come to around $100 a night, said Bearman, and the university covers the costs of utilities to keep the lights and power on for those extra hours.

Research is also being done by the library staff to see

the reasons why students use the library, whether it is space for studying and group work or access to technology such as computers and printers.

They are also looking at what resources need to be available and what times those resources are needed, since the regular library staff leaves at 11 p.m.

Bearman commends the WSGA for their work in making these ideas a reality.

“They worked hard on this, and they did it for all the right reasons,” said Bearman, “They’ve done what they said they were going to do…they deserve a big pat on the back for doing this.”

Graphic by Kelsey Wagers , Washburn Review

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

WU will survive Jordan Loomis

WASHBURN REVIEW

Washburn students will get the chance to audition for the CBS hit reality series, Survivor, on Monday, March 12, at 5 p.m. in the Washburn Room of Memorial Union.

The show is a complete elimination based competition where contestants, of various ages, are isolated on a desolate island in the wilderness where they will hunt, live, and survive on their own while competing for a grand prize, cash, and other smaller prizes.

The show’s most popular aspect is the elimination nights where the contestants are allowed to vote each other off the “tribe” until only one contestant remains and wins the title of “Survivor.”

Washburn will be hosting a personalized casting call. The

producers are looking for both males and females who are fit to handle the possibility of living on a desolate island.

The only requirements for the audition, according to leadcastingcall.com, are that the young men and women planning on attending are U.S. citizens willing to authorize the producers to conduct a background check.

Other than that, the producers suggest those hoping to audition are in very good mental and physical health, have an interesting background story and personality.

The producers are looking for a diverse group, so being well prepared ahead of time could only be helpful.

Graphic by Kelsey Wagers , Washburn Review

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

WSGA strikes bill Anthony Fast

WASHBURN REVIEW

The Washburn Student Government Association voted against a recent amendment to their constitution that would have created a permanent position in student government for students with disabilities.

WSGA was unanimous in their decision during their weekly Wednesday meeting on Feb. 29.

“The senate body really felt that the bill was a hindrance more than a help,” said Michael Kitowski, vice president of WSGA. “They were concerned about the precedent it would set and how it would impact future students who wanted to be a part of the WSGA but couldn’t due to the need to keep a position reserved for students with disabilities.”

The bill was proposed by Shawn Bryant, a self-identified student with a disability, who was once involved with WSGA. Bryant is a community advocate for people with disabilities and

will be graduating in May with a degree in political science.

“There were several reasons for the amendment, but most importantly I saw a need to create a pure level of representation for people with disabilities on campus,” said Bryant.

While his amendment did not pass, Bryant was not discouraged.

“I’m very happy with the discussion that the bill started,” said Bryant. “While I understand the concerns of the senate, I do believe we came to the conclusion that there was a lack of representation and communication to students with disabilities.”

WSGA does have a clear non-discrimination clause.

“I think going forward we can learn from this,” said Kitowski. “His message definitely spread awareness about what a student with disabilities would do to help WSGA.”

Graphic by Maggie Pilcher, Washburn Review

Anthony Fast is a senior mass media major. Reach him at anthony.fast@washburn.edu.

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With March upon us and the madness of basketball season in full tilt, one hopes that Washburn students will remember to cheer on their fellow students as they compete for a national title.

While many will be glued to the television this coming weekend as Division I teams vie to see which schools will advance to the national tournament, another tournament will be underway on this campus.

The Lady Blues will be one of eight teams looking to take the Southcentral regional crown in the 2012 Division II national tournament.

Unlike in Division I, where games are played at neutral sites around the country, the first three games are played at the regional No. 1 seed’s home court.

For the Lady Blues this is a huge advantage in terms of not having to travel as far. Just in the preseason slate of games, the team went as far away as California and have routinely traveled to places like Ft. Hays, Kan., more than 200 miles one way, to take on every opponent put in front of them.

However, Washburn students are notorious for coming to games during the regular season and texting throughout the duration of the contests.

Its time to stand up and support these young women as they do what they’ve done throughout the season; dominate on the court and carry themselves with class off it.

Despite what Washburn Police might say, the only people who can kick students out

of games are athletics department officials. So if the police start getting in your face, feel free to ask to speak to someone who has authority to remove someone from the event. Part of being a fan is passionately supporting the home team. These ladies deserve that so don’t back down and stand loud and proud.

Those that haven’t had a chance to catch a game, a Lady Blues game is worth the time.

Not many Division II schools will be able to boast the likes of senior guard Ebonie Williams and junior forward Sierra Moeller, both of who played at Division I programs before coming to Washburn.

Not to be outdone, the team also sports a senior guard in Stevi Schultz who has set many career marks in her time at Washburn. These records include scoring 1,000 points and making more than 200 career three-point shots.

At the helm of this talented team is Head Coach Ron McHenry. McHenry has been prolific at Washburn, having claimed a 2005 national title as part of a vastly successful program. With McHenry steering the ship, this squad which came in to this year a pre-season favorite in the MIAA conference is poised to make a deep run into the tournament.

For the three games they potentially have in front of Washburn students, one hopes that students will see past the $3 ticket price and go support this team. While the NCAA might be charging students, look at it as getting your money’s worth.

Get in there and yell as loud as you can.

Better yet, should the Lady Blues make it out of the regional and into the Final Four, think about making spring break plans to go to the warm climate of San Antonio, Texas where the tournament’s conclusion will take place.

Road trip anyone?

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

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As winter gives way to spring, America’s pasttime is set to start back up. The Review wants to know if you are ready to get taken out to the ballpark...

“Are you excited about the start of the 2012 baseball season?”

“I guess so. I want to see my friend Bubba Starling play.

I want to see him progress through minor leagues.”

“Sure. Its fun to watch but I don’t watch baseball often. I may go to a Royals game this year.”

Garrett Allen, freshman criminal justice

Brielle Bissitt, freshman undecided

Chris Bird, freshman history

Derrick Fritz, junior biology

“Yes, I’m excited about the upcoming season, I like the Royals. I have been a hometown fan ever since I can remember.

We have sucked in the past but we will get better this year.”

“Not really, I don’t follow baseball.

I’ll watch a game leisurely but I don’t follow the stats and stuff.”

Graphic by Maggie Pilcher, Washburn Review

“Yes I’m ready to get out to the ballpark to see a few games this year. I plan on going to as many as I can afford and have time to go to. I have been a Royals fan for 20 years.”

Mitch Grant, junior theater

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“No because I liked playing baseball but I don’t like watching it. I don’t plan on going to any games this year.”

Interviews and photos by Sean Donnelly

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Sports • Wednesday, March 7, 2012

NCAA Pick ’ems contest

Midwest

West

East

Central

7 p.m. ET CBS Sports Network/NCAA.com

NATIONAL CHAMPION

Bill Greehey Arena San Antonio, Texas St. Mary’s University and San Antonio Sports, hosts March 20, 21 and 23

BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

NCAA Division II Women’s

South Central

Atlantic

South East

South

—Points will be awarded in the following manner: 1st Round games are worth 1 point; 2nd round games are worth 2 points; regional championship games are worth 3 points; Quarterfinal games are worth 4 points; semifinal games are worth 5 points and the championship game will be worth 10 points.

—One entry per person —All brackets must be turned in to the Student Publications office by noon on Friday —Contest is open to all memberes of the Washburn community

Contest Rules:

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Local band looks to dispel stereotypes of death metal Ryan Ogle

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To mainstream music audiences, any mention of death metal immediately invokes stereotypical images of demonic and gore-filled artwork with teeth-grinding sonic mayhem played by musicians who appear to be cut from society’s roughest edges.

Sure, these generalizations might be accurate to an extent (and a sarcastic source of pride to those involved,) but to the genre’s legions of rabid and loyal fans, death metal is so much more.

For some, death metal is a cathartic release of aggression brought on by life’s frustrations and for others, it’s a chance to showcase excellent musicianship in a way that goes against the grain of popular music. At its core, death metal’s inherent intensity provides a chaos-fueled good time for fans and bands alike. One band that encompasses all three of these elements is Topeka’s Confined in Flesh.

Formed in 2007 by local metal scene veteran and multiinstrumentalist Jaime Serrano, the seeds of Confined In Flesh were planted when Serrano, whose primary weapon of choice is the drums, began to record song ideas at home on

his desktop and an old-style Tascam reel-to-reel recorder.

As the ideas started to flow, Jaime recruited his brother, Nathan Serrano, to come in and play bass and rounded out the lineup with acquaintances from the local scene. As is the case with many bands, Confined In Flesh underwent its share of lineup changes, but by early 2009, the band’s roster was solidified with the addition of guitarist James “Jimbo” Watson and vocalist Brian Owensby.

Both longtime friends of the Serrano brothers, Watson and Owensby came into the fold after a series of impromptu jam sessions in the band’s rehearsal space and Jaime quickly began to see his vision unfold. The addition of Watson gave the Serranos a third hand where songwriting was concerned and allowed the band to evolve into the beast it is today. “ “Jimbo is a very aggressive guitar player,” Serrano said about his axe-man. “He’s grown a lot since we started jamming.

I’m totally happy with him in the band.”

The natural chemistry shared by the Serrano brothers gives Confined In Flesh a concrete rhythm section that’s highlighted by Jaime’s rapid-fire percussion skills and Nathan’s thundering bass. Owensby’s commanding stage presence,

ear-catching vocal patterns and powerful roar drives the band’s intense energy straight into the ears of the listener.

With an aurally pummeling sound crafted after renowned death metal acts, such as Suffocation and Cannibal Corpse, Confined In Flesh also draws influence from the breakthrough and highlyinfluential Pantera and legendary jazz drummers Buddy Rich and Louie Bellson (two of Jaime’s personal favorites) for a sonic assault that has made the band a favorite among local metal circles.

The ferocity of Confined In Flesh can be heard on its self-titled debut, which was recorded at 1009 Recording Studio in Lawrence, by engineer and Topeka native, Sean Thompson.

But to get the full effect of the group’s rage, its live show is highly recommended. Having given multiple performances at the popular Topeka music venue The Boobie Trap, Confined In Flesh has made excursions to Omaha, Neb., Manhattan and Lawrence, but tends to deliver its best performances when out of their element.

Invading local bars that are typically known more for classic rock cover bands or a spot to catch the game on a big screen, Confined In Flesh has

Rising local hip hop artist releases album Fatima Oubaid

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What started as recording music for fun on a computer microphone in a friend’s basement eventually became a big opportunity for Ty Schneider, a rising local hip hop artist and a member of the former group, Dem Kansas Boys.

“I started making music with my friends when I was in seventh grade,” said Ty Schneider, a freshman fine arts major. “We made raps and music videos, but we weren’t serious, it was more of an outlet for us to keep us busy. It wasn‘t until high school we realized we should either get serious about it or stop.”

Together, Ty Schneider and two of his other friends became a group known as Dem Kansas Boys. The group wrote several songs and even performed at places such as the Granada Theater in Lawrence before splitting up this past summer and Ty Schneider going solo.

“After high school, we all went our separate ways.

We’re still friends, but it was definitely more of a passion for me to make music,” said Ty Schneider. “Going solo wasn’t me saying I’m better than them; it was just a way for me to push myself in the realm of music.”

Schneider recently released his mixtape “Through The Eyes Of A Kid” on March 1st to HotNewHipHop.com and already has over 100 downloads and growing.

“People can expect deeper lyrics and not as many puns

Photo courtesy of Eli Shneider

Rappin’: Washburn student Ty Schneider recently released his album, “Through the Eyes of a Kid” in March, and plans to hit the local scene. as other rap music,” said Ty Schneider about his new mixtape. “There’s a lot more storytelling and a soulful tone speaking a lot on my past and religious views, so listeners can expect something different.”

Ty Schneider’s music is influenced from all genres of music, such as John Denver, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and even more recent artists such as The Head and the Heart. His music can be compared to artists like Hoodie Allen and Chiddy Bang, but with a twist.

“People will definitely hear something in the vain of hip hop but with a positive twist to it instead of the same old same old,” said Paul Schneider, the owner and producer of Rundown Studios. “People just need to listen to ‘Through The Eyes Of A Kid’ and share it to a million people. If they give it a listen, I guarantee they’ll really enjoy it.”

Ty Schneider hopes that

listeners can take away a positive attitude on life and never stop chasing their goals or dreams. He also hopes people will learn from his music and be inspired.

Schneider is scheduled to open for Mike Stud at the Granada tonight and is already discussing another release later this year. There are no current set shows for the future, but Schneider hopes to have plenty of local shows in Topeka very soon.

You can download “Through The Eyes Of A Kid” at hotnewhiphop.com/thatkidty for free and follow his facebook page for show schedules and updates at facebook.com/ thatkidtykansas.

Fatima Oubaid is a freshman mass media major. Reach her at fatima.oubaid@washburn. edu

Photo courtesy of Jaime Serrano, Confined in Flesh

Confined in Flesh: From left James ‘Jimbo’ Watson plays guitar, Nathan Serrano plays bass, Brian Owensby sings and Jaime Serrano is on drums. The metal band was formed in 2007 and is originally from Topeka. riled ordinarily subdued crowds at places like Victoria’s, 39th Street Bar and Goose Again into a frenzy of banging heads. It’s always a party when Confined In Flesh is on stage.

Good times, however, don’t come without hard work and Serrano’s dedication to his craft goes unrivaled. Adhering to a strict DIY ethic, Jaime handles booking, promotion and merchandise all from home. It’s a labor of love that the drummer can’t envision giving up anytime soon and the other members of the band fully understand the sacrifice that comes with playing this particular brand of music.

“If you’re in this to make money, you’re in the wrong place. You have to love death metal if you want to do this,” said Serrano. “It’s not about being a rock star. I just love to jam and play metal.”

While Topeka may not be known as a national hotbed for metal bands, Serrano is quick to point out that the local scene is thriving and encourages folks to get out there and show support.

“Topeka has a lot of great bands. There’s Origin (who has blossomed from local metal band to globally recognized innovators of death metal), Diskreet, Ravisher, Dark Apostle, Sedlec Ossuary and

several more. There are a lot of killer bands here just waiting to be heard. It’s amazing how many good musicians we have in this town. Not just the metal guys either; there are a lot of good musicians here.”

For more on Confined In Flesh, visit facebook.com or reverbnation.com, do a quick search and get ready to have your speakers blown.

Ryan Ogle is a sophomore mass media major. Reach him at ryan.ogle@washburn.edu

‘Forget Me Not’ already forgotten Kelly Hurla

WASHBURN REVIEW

“Forget Me Not” starts off intriguing enough with a young girl running scared through a cemetery. When she frantically reaches a house, she’s asked “What happened?”

Between calming down and catching her breath she only replies, “I don’t remember.”

For the majority of the movie, I, too could not remember something: Why I chose the movie and why I continued to watch it.

The incident that really moves the film forward happens after a party. The teens decide to go to the cemetery to play their favorite game when a random girl shows up asking to play with them. She wins the game but vanishes by jumping off a cliff. Before she jumps, she asks the main character, Sandy, “Do you remember me?

You will.”

At first, the plot isn’t entirely clear. It’s an apparent “teen” horror, although half of the teens appear to be late 20s or early 30s.

It mainly focuses on three couples, although some are unfaithful, so it was hard to determine who was essentially

together. When the characters started mysteriously dying, I wasn’t even sure why.

The movie closely follows the characters Sandy, her boyfriend Jake and her brother Eli. After two of their friends have mysteriously died and been forgotten, Sandy asks the

I start to infer that whenever a character dies, Sandy is the only one to remember them. All of the others think she’s losing her mind and don’t remember anything about the others.

Apparently, playing the favorite game in the cemetery again set forth the game into real life.

Even if you can get past the confusing story line, the “ghosts” weren’t scary. They appeared to be the characters dying off, turning into the “ghosts” like in the game. In some Graphic by Linnzi Fusco, Washburn Review instances, the movie could have scary group where TJ is. They all moments. However, they were look at her as if she’s crazy and ruined. ask her who TJ is in return.

For example, before a guy I couldn’t tell if Sandy was gets into his car you can see the crazy, the writing was bad, her ghost get in. Now you’re just friends were crazy or what the waiting for the scare to happen. hell was going on, really.

The last 20 minutes or so To add to the confusion, is when I started to actually multiple aspects of the movie like the movie. I know now stop making sense. the “rules” of the game and While at a convenience understand what is actually store, Jake asks Sandy if she’s going on. ready to go. She looks for It was a mediocre movie, the bike that they rode to the with a first class ending. convenience store when Jake Overall, I didn’t love it, tells her that he left it at home. and I didn’t really hate it. It The character who was TJ’s could have definitely been girlfriend earlier in the movie better. “Forget Me Not?” I think comes out of the store not only I already forgot. single, but in jeans and a t-shirt. Kelly Hurla is a junior mass She was previously wearing a media major. Reach her at bikini top and a skirt. kelly.hurla@washburn.edu

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“While studying great works of drama is very, very important, I think it’s also important to give new things a chance and to see what the next generation of theater play-

wrights have to say, as well,” said Utemark.

Although there are three completely different plays and perspectives, it’s ultimately three plays for the price of one.

“I feel like the thing that does tie them together in part, is

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that they all are really focused on relationships and how people relate and connect to each other,” said Barnett.

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

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Arts and Entertainment • Wednesday, March 7, 2012

A7 Artist with disability recognized worldwide Michelle Boltz

WASHBURN REVIEW

Jenny and Wendi Unrein got their start in 2008 when they were at home watching the Oprah Winfrey Show, which at the time, featured an episode for raising money for cancer research for various charities.

“I want to do this, Mom!” said Jenny Unrein.

That sparked the idea for Jenny LU Designs, and Wendi Unrein started a business plan that took her eight months to complete, with the help of networking. After attending a convention in California, their business took off. They first applied for a grant for $2,000 to get started and they have been going ever since.

Jenny Unrein, 23, loves to draw. She got her start in drawing when she was 6 years old by creating her own greeting cards for friends and family.

Someday, she would like to go to college to become a teacher’s assistant. Wendi Unrein is an art teacher for the Washburn Rural district in Topeka and moved here six years ago from Olathe.

Jenny Unrein’s artwork starts out using a Sharpie, and then Wendi Unrein adds color using watercolor, colored pencils or markers. Each creation is her own, and no two look alike. It takes Jenny Unrein an average of an hour to do each drawing, and she takes pride in the work she does.

“A lot of teachers were their first customers and made art for gifts,” said Unrein.

Wendi Unrein applied for a $10,000 grant from the state of Kansas and when accepted, the sky was the limit. Vocational Rehabilitation of Topeka also assisted the Unreins with business startup costs and provided Wendi Unrein with many valuable resources.

“When Jenny is doing her artwork, it’s all her and she doesn’t want anyone to see her work until it’s done,” said Unrein. “She is the heart and soul of this business.”

Photo by Kelly Andrews, Washburn Review

Inspired Artist: Jenny Unrein doesn’t let William’s Syndrome stop her from creating art to raise money for cancer research efforts.

Jenny has William’s Syndrome, which is a social syndrome that was caused by missing one chromosome strand in her DNA. “The biggest challenge is to understand Jenny,” said Wendi Unrein.

She’s at a 12-year-old level of learning and very high functioning. Most people with William’s Syndrome don’t have fear of man and are very caring and loving. They also have extremely sensitive hearing and love music. Although Jenny Unrein is tone deaf, she is very passionate about her artwork.

Jenny LU Designs is also known worldwide and has artwork in places like Africa, Europe and Canada.

Jenny Unrein was featured in an article in Germany, as well. She currently has her works on display in the NOTO District in both the Ecclective and Serendipity galleries, and they were part of at the First

Friday Art Walk in March and February.

They have donated some of their artwork for silent auctions and local charities. They attend art shows, special needs art conferences and conventions whenever possible. Trips can become costly.

“We’re not planning on making any money on this,” said Wendi Unrein. “The more you give, the more you get. The heart and soul of what we do is to donate.”

Some of the things they have available for purchase are greeting cards, posters, prints, calendars, jewelry and more.

For more information on Jenny LU Designs, or to make special orders, feel free to contact their website at jennyludesigns.com or jennyludesigns@yahoo. com.

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

ICT event brings great turnout Fatima Oubaid

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This past Friday, March 2nd, the International Center of Topeka hosted “Japan: Land of the Cherry Blossom.”

The event helped not only welcome Japanese exchange students but also helped the Topeka community learn more about Japanese culture.

“I didn’t know they serve their food in such small portions.

It was really interesting to me because in China, we don’t do that,” said Chenchen Hao, a senior English major with an emphasis in literature. “I was also really impressed with how many people are interested in Japanese culture and their devotion to come to learn and join in on all the fun.”

A popular favorite for everyone who came to the event was all the different types of food.

“My grandma is Japanese, and I really e n j o y learning and being around the culture whenever I can,” said Sam Corber, a junior physics and chemistry major.

“Plus, I really love sushi, so that was exciting for me.”

Not only did the event allow people to taste some of Japan’s treasured foods, but it also had live entertainment, including a formal tea ceremony, a Japanese dance, some cultural songs, and a Kyudo performance, which is Japanese archery.

Photo by Petr Seredkin, Washburn Review

Representin’ Japan: Various displays portraying Japanese culture were viewed by more than 325 people this weekend.

“I didn’t know that so many people would be here,” said Angel Stillions, a junior anthropology major and a Japanese dance and Kyudo performer. “Seeing everyone come here to see and support this festival we worked so hard to put together was just really awesome especially since they are coming to learn about Japanese culture. I hope next year we can maybe even get a bigger venue.”

An estimated 325 to 350 people attended the event.

Though the ICT wasn’t expecting that many people to attend, they were very excited that so many people wanted to learn more and hope that next year it can be even bigger.

“I’m so impressed and so glad of the turnout of the event,” said Bassima Schbley, president

of ICT. “It was amazing, and we even had enough food for everyone.”

Among the many compelling presentations about Japan was a video to remember the tsunami that hit last March.

“The video really helped me learn so much more about the tsunami that I didn’t even know about,” said Rizki Aljupri, junior finance and business management major. “It was really eye-opening and brought tears to my eyes. I can’t believe how much they’ve come back in a year. I’m glad I got to learn many things I didn’t know before about the tsunami and all the culture in general.”

As for the Japanese students, they enjoyed sharing their culture and this opportunity to get to know everyone of different cultures and backgrounds.

Graphic by Kelsey Wagers, Washburn Review

Fatima Oubaid is a freshman mass media major. Reach her at fatima.oubaid@washburn. edu

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Hardware Store: The Ichabods pose with the MIAA tournament trophy after Sunday’s victory. Will McNeill is also holding the tournament MVP award. Washburn was the No. 1 seed in the tournament.

Luke Warnken

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The Washburn Ichabod basketball team may have been co-champions of the MIAA during the regular season, but this past weekend they proved they were the best team in the MIAA. The Bods pressured their way to the MIAA conference tournament title at beautiful Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. Although the MIAA tournament may have been in Missouri, the Bods had to go through Kansas to win it. Washburn had to defeat three Kansas schools to cut down the nets.

“I’m excited for them,” said Washburn head basketball coach Bob Chipman.” It’s all about them.”

No. 1 seeded Washburn got pitted against No. 8 seeded Emporia State University in the first round. After a dismal first half performance the Bods were able to pull away in the second half for a 67-51 win.

“They gave us more than what we wanted in the first half,” says Chipman. “I thought they totally out hustled us in the first half.”

Washburn got on a 10-0 run midway through the first half after sophomore guard Jared Henry nailed a trey. ESU struggled with Washburn’s man to man defense. The Icha-

bods pick-pocketed the Hornet guards as seven of their 19 turnovers came in the first half.

“Defense is going to win us games,” said junior guard Will McNeil. “We knew we had to put our big boy shoes on.”

Washburn failed to close out the first half, allowing Emporia to climb back in it. The Bods gave up nine offensive rebounds while shooting an abysmal 1-9 from behind the arc and went into the locker room tied at 26. Junior guard and leading scorer Will McNeill struggled to score in the first half only scoring six points. McNeill found his groove in the second half in route to a game high 27 points.

ESU was unable to handle the faster Washburn whose defense was just suffocating.

“Great defensive game for us in the second half,” said Chipman.

Junior guard Martin Mitchell nailed a trey with 14:19 left to give Washburn a 41-38 lead.

McNeill hit the next two shots followed by another Mitchell three pointer causing an eleven point swing. The 11-0 run with a little over half the game still left seemed to be the turning point. The Bods commanded the lead for the rest of the game, slowly pulling away from their instate rivals. Despite losing the rebound battle by four boards, Washburn shot much better the

second half and continued to play solid defense.

The Bods advance to the second round to face the No. 5 seeded Tigers of Fort Hays State University. The Tigers were able to hang in the first half, only trailing by two at halftime 31-29. Washburn shot a solid 46 percent from the field but gave up five Tiger threepointers in the first half.

Washburn jumped on Fort Hays early in the second half.

The Bods put together a seven minute run of 15-2, knocking down six of their seven shots from the field to stretch their lead to 15. FHSU was unable to catch up as they lost to the Ichabods 67-54.

“I have great respect for Hays,” said Chipman. “I thought they fought hard and gave us a good game. Great team win.”

McNeill stole the show scoring a game high 23 points on 8-12 shooting. Washburn shot 62 percent in the second half while holding FHSU to only 30 percent. Junior forward Bobby Chipman pulled down seven rebounds to lead the team as Washburn out rebounded Fort Hays 36-23 to advance into the MIAA championship game against the surprising No. 7-seeded Pittsburg State Gorillas.

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down on Missouri Western’s three point shooting in the second half as the Griffons went 1-5 from downtown in the second half. WMSU was able to cut the lead to eight with 10:34 left to go in the game off of a Kallie Schoonover jumper and Charlonda Bozeman layup.

Williams answered with a layup of her own. Williams finished the game with 18 points on 6-17 shooting. Cassie Lombardino scored three straight buckets for the Blues to push the lead back to 13. The Bonner Springs product pulled down ten boards while scoring a team high 19 points.

“There were times we didn’t play well,” said McHenry. “It was an opening game against a good Western Missouri team and I thought we played pretty good overall.”

After the 80-63 win, the Blues advanced to face the No. 4 seeded Central Missouri Jennies.

The Jennies defeated the Lady Blues by one at home, Washburn’s only second loss in conference play. Central Missouri came close to pulling off the upset again as senior forward Nicole Caddell missed a contested layup. CMSU rebounded the ball and a wide open Taylor Hanson saw her three-point attempt bounce off the rim as time expired.

“I’m not sure that I watched it,” said McHenry. “We were fortunate that it didn’t fall.”

Washburn again had to rally down early in the first half after surrendering an 11-2 run to the Jennies. The Blues were able to answer time and again as there were six ties and ten lead changes in the first half alone. Senior guard Ebonie Williams hit a big three to give Washburn a 36-34 lead going into the locker room.

“The first half they really beat us on the boards,” said McHenry. “Talent wise I feel they are as talented as any team out there.”

Washburn was without starting forward and leading rebound Sierra Moeller who suf-

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Say Cheese: The Lady Blues pose together after winning the MIAA conference tournament. Junior guard Ebonie Williams was the MVP. fered an injury in their previous game.

“We’re definitely missing her on the boards,” said junior forward Dana Elliot.

Elliot came up big knocking down a trey with 1:37 left in the game to give Washburn a four-point lead.

“I just shot it and it just happened to go in,” said Elliot.

Elliot stepped in and started for the injured Moeller and produced for the Lady Blues. She finished with seven points and seven rebounds. Lombardino had another big game scoring 19 and giving the Jennie big women fits by the basket.

“I figure I might as well take it to them early,” said Lombardino.

Despite balanced scoring from Central Missouri’s big three Washburn walked away with the 64-62 hard earned win.

“Those are tough match ups with really good basketball players said,” said McHenry.

“Pretty good knock down drag out game.”

Against Emporia State in the MIAA Championship, Washburn trailed for most of the first half until Schultz hit a three-pointer to give the Lady Blues a 19-16 lead. The Blues were able to tack on more late in the first half shooting 48 percent from the field and winning the board battle 19-11. Washburn went to work down low, scoring 16 points in the paint to

give them a 33-22 halftime lead over the Hornets.

“We got off to a little bit of a slow start,” said McHenry.

“But we finally hit a couple of big shots.”

Washburn held the Hornets to only 27 percent in the first half but ESU was able to make a remarkable second half comeback. ESU shot 52 percent in the second half outscoring Washburn by two points in the second half. But the Blues managed to take advantage of the charity stripe, stroking 12 of 15 from the line and hitting the final 9 of 10 free throws in the late minutes of the game.

MIAA player of the year Ebonie Williams hit five of her nine free throw makes in the final minutes of the game.

Williams had a game high 24 points on 6-for-16 shooting as she lead the Blues to a 68-59 win over the Hornets. Williams garnished the Most Outstanding Player award and fellow seniors Schultz and Lombardino also made all-tournament team as Washburn claimed its sixth MIAA tournament title.

On Sunday night, the Lady Blues were selected as the No. 1 seed in the Division II South Central Region of the NCAA tournament. They play West Texas A&M March 9 at 6 p.m. in Lee Arena.

Luke Warnken is a sophomore history education and athletic training major. Reach him at luke.warnken@washburn.edu

Sunflower State sees successful seasons in 2012 Josh Rouse

WASHBURN REVIEW

The words “Kansas” and “basketball” have been synonymous since the inception of the college game.

The year 2012 has been particularly successful for major basketball teams in the state of Kansas, as all but Fort Hays State and Newman will be playing in the NCAA Tournament in either the men’s or women’s bracket.

In the NCAA’s Division I, all three Kansas teams appear to be headed to the Big Dance.

On the men’s side, the No. 3-ranked University of Kansas has been the strongest, thus far, despite losing a majority of its talent from a year ago. Under the tutelage of Head Coach Bill Self, the Jayhawks have been a force to reckon with. They have strived off the strong play of senior point guard Tyshawn Taylor (17.2 PPG, 4.9 APG) and junior postmen Thomas Robinson (18.0 PPG, secondmost rebounds per game in NCAA with 11.9), who won the Associated Press Player of the Year award, and Jeff Withey, the Big 12 defensive player of

the year and the conference’s top shot-blocker with 100. KU won the regular season Big 12 title and now prepares for the Big 12 Tournament with a first round bye. The Jayhawks will play the winner of the Oklahoma/Texas A&M game Thurs., March 8, at 2 p.m.

Kansas State has also had a strong season under Head Coach Frank Martin, beating Missouri twice and pulling in the No. 5-seed in the Big 12 tournament. The Wildcats will face Baylor at 11:30 Thursday in the second round of the tournament, having also pulled off the first round bye. Junior guard Rodney McGruder leads the team in scoring with 15.5 points per game, and also leads the team in three-point percentage with a solid 39.3 percent.

Sophomore guard Will Spradling also does a great job on the three-pointers, as he leads the team with 130 attempts and connects 34.6 percent of the time. Senior forward Jamar Samuels gives the ‘Cats a post presence, averaging 10.3 points per game.

No. 16 Wichita State has also flourished this season thanks to the strong play of

7-foot senior center Garrett ment, March 7-10. Both womStutz, brother of former Wash- en’s teams have a first-round burn forward Logan Stutz, bye, with Kansas State playing who averages 13.5 PPG and Iowa State Thurs., March 8, at 8.0 RPG. Senior guards Joe 11 a.m., and KU taking on TexRagland (13.4 PPG, 50 per- as A&M later that day at 7:30 cent from three-point line) and p.m. The Wichita State women Toure’ Murry (12.2 PPG, 4.8 finished third during the reguRPG) have also been huge for lar season in the MVC with a the Shockers this season. The 12-6 conference record and Shockers lost 65-64 18-11 overall, and March 3 in the face Indiana State semifinal of Friday, March 9, the Missouri in the quarValley Conterfinals of ference the MVC TournaTournament to ment.

4-seed I n Illinois NCAA State, but Division still have II aca pretty tion, No. good shot 19-ranked at making the MIAA-chamNCAA Tournapion Washburn ment.

(24-7, 15-5) was Graphic by Kelly Wagers, Washburn Review KU and Kthe only Kansas State are both middle-of-the- team to make the NCAA Tourpack in the Big 12 standings, nament behind strong leaderbut have solid enough overall ship from the MIAA’s secondwin-loss records to make the highest scorer junior guard Will tourney as a bubble team or McNeill (19.9 PPG, 5.5 RPG), can lock up an automatic bid who also averages an MIAAby winning the Big 12 Champi- high 2.5 steals per game on the onship in the women’s tourna- defensive side.

On the women’s side, however, the NCAA Tournament is flooded with Kansas teams, as three of the four MIAA teams on the bracket are Kansas teams—No. 9 MIAAchampion Washburn (28-4, 18-2), No. 14 Pittsburg State (24-5, 17-3) and No. 23 Emporia State (21-8, 14-6) are the top three schools in the MIAA standings, followed by Central Missouri (20-8, 13-7). Young up-and-comers Fort Hays State (20-9, 12-8) just barely missed the tournament as the MIAA's fifth-ranked team.

Washburn led the MIAA in multiple statistical categories, including scoring offense, scoring defense, scoring margin, field goal percentages, three point field goal percentages, rebounding defense, rebounding margin, assists, assist/turnover ratio and defensive rebounds, with ESU and PSU trailing right behind in most categories. PSU led the MIAA in blocked shots with 6.1 per game, followed by Fort Hays State's 5.7 per game.

FHSU was also a terrific rebounding team, with an MIAAhigh 15.7 offensive rebounds per outing and the second-most defensive rebounds in the con-

ference with 28.6 a game.

The Lady Blues had the conference's fourth-highest scorer in senior guard Ebonie Williams, who also lead the MIAA in three-point field goal percentage. Senior guard Stevi Schultz, however, made the second-most three pointers in the MIAA with 66. Fort Hays' freshman center Kate Lehman led the conference with 3.3 blocks per game, followed by PSU senior forward Larissa Richards with 2.7 and ESU freshman forward Merissa Quick (1.8). Sophomore guard Katelyn Edwards led Fort Hays State with the sixth-most points per game in the MIAA (14.9 PPG), followed by ESU senior guard Heather Robben (14.5 PPG) and PSU freshman forward Lizzy Jeronimus (14.2).

Overall, the state of Kansas has been able to produce some top-tier talent this season, each with the potential to make some noise in the tournaments and represent the state in the highest levels of collegiate competition.

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

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Will and Testament: Junior guard Will McNeill scored a game-high 23 points against Fort Hays State Saturday in round two of the MIAA Tournament. Washburn won the game 67-54.

Ichabods get No. 4 seed in South Central Region Continued from page 8 Washburn looked a different ball club in the first half against PSU as the dynamic duo of junior guards Will McNeill and Martin Mitchell combined for only two points in the first half. With their two leading scorers struggling to even get shots off the Ichabods went to their big men early. Washburn was only able to muster up six points in the first six and a half minutes of play, all from junior forwards Zack Riggins and Bobby Chipman.

The Bods got a surge of energy from the bench as freshman guard Kyle Wiggins hit two big layups and sophomore forward Alex North knocked down two treys in the first half in place of the struggling McNeill and Mitchell.

“Kyle Wiggins, he was special tonight,” said Chipman.

“Alex North hit a couple of big threes off the bench.”

Washburn shot a remarkable 54 percent in the first half from the field, going into half with a 30-25 lead. The Ichabods scored 18 of those points in the paint and got great production from their bench who pieced together 16 points. PSU was held to only six made field goals in the first stanza but five of them came behind the arc.

They tacked on eight more from the charity stripe to stay within five of the Bods.

The Ichabods stretched their lead to ten off of Mitchell’s only basket of the game.

The aggressive Gorillas didn’t back down, crashing the boards like crazy. The Gorillas managed to out rebound the Ichabods 39-17.

Washburn surrendered their lead with 4:33 left to play, trailing 53-52 after a PSU three pointer by Pitt State forward Rico Pierrevilus. Washburn answered with a pair of McNeill made free throws to regain the lead. PSU battled back tying the game at 57 with 2:45 left.

But McNeill responded again with another two free throws.

“I want to come through big in those clutch moments,” said McNeill.

Despite a poor first half performance, McNeill finished with a team-high 16 points, earning eight from the line.

Washburn closed the win from the charity stripe. Chipman added three more free throws in the closing minutes to avoid the upset. Chipman, who only had three rebounds in the game, got two of the them in the closing two minutes to help secure the win. PSU drove down and hit a three to bring the game back to within three but McNeill put the nail in the coffin with another free throw to put the Bods up with only a second left on the clock.

“He finds a way to get to the basket and score,” said Chipman of his junior guard.

McNeill garnished the Most Outstanding Player award as Washburn pulled off the 6763 win. Washburn lost the rebounding battle but was able to force 21 turnovers which turned into eight fast break points and kept the Gorillas out of rhythm offensively.

“Our guys got bumped a few times,” said Chipman. “I like the way they just kept coming back and standing up and didn’t back down.”

The resilient Bods proved why they were the No.1 seed and will look to carry the momentum into the NCAA tournament. Washburn nabbed the No. 4 seed in the South Central Regional. They will face Northwest Missouri who swept the Ichabods in both regular season meetings. The two teams will meet March 10 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

“I’m so proud of these guy,” said Chipman. “They found a way to step up and win.”

Luke Warnken is a sophomore history education and physical training major. Reach him at luke.warnken@washburn.edu.

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On the Attack: Forward Brian Christie takes the puck behind the opponent net during a home game. The Runners won last Saturday, breaking a four game losing streak. The RoadRunners take on the St. Louis Bandits in the next four games, two at home and two on the road.

Richard Kelly

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Coming up short in four straight contests going into Saturday night, the Topeka RoadRunners knew they couldn’t afford another loss.

The effort displayed on Saturday showed these sentiments, as Topeka (33-16-3) found its offense, defeating the Texas Tornado 4-1 at Landon Arena.

Topeka head coach Scott Langer knew after a 2-0 loss on Friday night that his team could respond positively or negatively on Saturday. Fortunately, Langer’s team took the positive route.

“We certainly did some soul searching (Saturday) morning.

We didn’t skate,” said Langer.

“I thought the guys answered the bell. They could’ve gone either way after this morning’s meeting, and they responded.

The guys that needed to be held accountable, I thought they were tonight.”

Things didn’t look promising early in the first period, as Texas forward Taylor Herndon scored a powerplay goal at 7:04 to give the Tornado a 1-0

lead. But the “soul searching” paid off while minutes later on a RoadRunner powerplay, as Topeka defenseman Kevin Patterson jammed in a rebound at 9:18 to tie the contest at one.

Right out of the gate in the second period, at the 39 second mark, Topeka forward Richard Young fired a shot past Texas goaltender Frederick Leisner to give Topeka a 2-1 lead. Young said Topeka was a different team Saturday than they had been in the previous four games. “ W e had the will to win the tonight,” he said. “That was our phrase, ‘Will to win.’”

Topeka controlled the tempo much of the second period, outshooting Texas 11-4. Emergency goaltender Alexander Larson turned in another solid effort, stopping 20 of 21 shots on goal.

“It’s not easy to step in from his level [Tier III] to our level,” said Langer. “He was pretty poised. He gave us an opportunity to win both games.”

In the third period, Topeka continued to take advantage of opportune situations. Patterson, who only had three goals on the season prior to Saturday, scored another powerplay goal at 2:38 to make it 3-1. Topeka’s defensive efforts also limited Texas (29-16-7), as they were only able to muster four shots on goal in the final period.

Forward Ryan White, who leads Topeka with 48 points, finished off the scoring with an emptynet goal at 1 9 : 4 5 .

It was White’s 18th goal of the season.

The RoadRunners now turn their attention to the St. Louis Bandits, who they will face for the next four contests, two away and two home. The Bandits (36-13-2) currently lead their division with 74 points.

Faceoff for Friday’s contest at the St. Peter’s RecPlex in St. Peters, Mo. is 7 p.m.

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

Reach him at richard.kelly@ washburn.edu.

Softball splits weekend games Rob Burkett

8-2. Moore earned the win for the Lady Blues.

Washburn was led by sophLast weekend, Washburn omore second baseman Katie got off the dime as the Lady Schroeder and senior utility Blues managed to pull off a player Britny Cushing who each split in the final non-confer- finished the first game with two ence softball tournament of the hits. Cushing also scored twice in the contest, as well. spring 2012 schedule.

After getting off the losing Coming into the tournament, the Lady Blues had been streak the second matchup of unable to pick up a win against the tournament would feature anyone in the Texas Woman’s a backslide as the team took University Tournament the on the University of Central previous weekend. Outscored Oklahoma. Freshman pitcher 52-19 in five games, Washburn Kayla Oldham started out in the pitcher’s circle, but looked to bounce have a rough back in the Teri WASHBURN would day of it as she gave (Mathis) Zenner SOFTBALL up eight hits and Memorial Tournafour earned runs in ment against a field of teams from throughout Texas two innings of play. Freshman pitcher Cori Munoz followed and Missouri.

“We’re competing and in relief, but would suffer the learning a lot about who we are same fate giving up 10 hits and as a team,” said Washburn Head eight runs. Washburn finished the game on the short end of a Coach Vanessa Bercerra.

First up on the agenda was 16-2 ball game.

On Sunday, St. Edwards Lindenwood University. Getting four innings from senior University awaited the Lady pitcher Lindsey Moore, Wash- Blues in the third of four schedburn managed to build up a uled matchups. Washburn 3-0 lead before Lindenwood stayed in the fight the entire finally broke through with a game, taking a lead into the lattwo run inning of its own. In ter half of the affair before the the sixth inning, the Lady Blues Hilltoppers came back to tie responded with a five run out- the game in the fourth inning. burst, finishing off the game The game continued to see saw WASHBURN REVIEW

back and forth as Washburn took back the lead briefly in the seventh inning, going up 5-4.

However, in the eighth and final frame, St. Edwards would come on strong as Moore and Munoz would combine to give up 11 hits and seven runs—six of them earned—en route to the loss.

The rubber match of the tournament St. Mary’s took to the diamond in hopes of beating Washburn. However, Moore, having had a fairly successful tournament from the pitching circle, would go the distance, pitching seven innings. Moore spread out eight hits and three earned runs over the length of the game.

Sophomore first baseman Paige Hightower finished the game 2-for-3 with one RBI to lead the WU offensive efforts.

Going forward, Washburn will travel to Fort Hays State University March 10 to open up MIAA play. The Lady Blues will open its home conference schedule March 16 against Southwest Baptist University in a doubleheader.

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

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Anticipation mounted as the Washburn Ichabod baseball team opened with their first home game of the season.

Sporting a 2-2 record coming in, the Ichabod team was trying to take the win to give them their first winning record of the season.

Mark Biesma got his first career start for Washburn, but it did not quite go the way he had hoped.

The top of the first inning saw Rockhurst jump out to an early 2-0 lead, mainly given up to the triple by the Hawks. To make matters worse, an error to start off the top of the second moved another Hawks’ player into scoring position. This player was later driven in to make put the Bods in an early hole.

It seemed like they would be up to the task as they were able to drive in a run. Centerfielder Tyler Bailey got into scoring position on a Rockhurst throwing error. This gave shortstop Blaine Matthews the opportunity to drive in the run, and he did just that. A base hit up the middle scored Bailey and made the game 3-1.

However, from this point through most of the rest of the game, it was all defense and pitching.

Biesma was able to pitch through five innings and only gave up the three runs from the first two innings. Brett Ash came into relieve and was able to keep the Hawks at bay, only giving up two run in the four innings pitched.

Both pitchers combined for 10 strikeouts in the game.

“We struggled at different times on the mound but overall kept the game close,” said Head Coach Steve Anson. “It’s out pitchers jobs to keep the game within reach, and they did just that.”

With the pitcher’s efforts to keep it close, the bats just could not come alive to take care of business.

The Ichabods were able to score one more in the bottom of the seventh when designated hitter Brent Matile grounded out with third baseman John Calhoun running at third.

Down three in the bottom of the ninth, the Bods were looking for a rally to keep things interesting. Calhoun led the effort with a one out single to right field. However, after a second pickoff move in a row, the Hawks were able to pick him off.

With two outs, Washburn saw first baseman Tyler Bean walk and Matile single to left field. With the game tying run at the plate, catcher Richard Swan stepped up to the plate.

After battling with the count for a while, Swan unfortunately popped up to the first baseman and ended the hopes of the Bods.

“We just struggled today putting the ball in play and getting base runners,” said Anson.

“Without runs, you can’t win games, it’s that easy, we have to hit the ball and score more runs.”

Following the loss, Washburn responded with a 10-4 victory over Newman Tuesday afternoon.

After falling behind 4-0, the Ichabods scored 10 unanswered runs. Senior infielder Calhoun went 5-for-5 from the plate and scored three runs.

With the win Tuesday, the Ichabods improved to 3-3.

The baseball team will be in action again March 9 and 10 at Pittsburg State University, where they start conference play.

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

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Sights from the MIAA Tournament

Photo by Richard Kelly, Washburn Review

Drive By: Junior guard Laura Kinderknecht drives against Emporia State in the MIAA Championship.

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Outa My Way: Freshman forward Brittney Lynch turns to score against the University of Central Missouri.

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Over The Top: Junior forward Joseph Smith shoots over an Emporia State University player in the tournament finals. Washburn will take on Northwest Missouri State University in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

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Teardrop Shot: Junior guard Will McNeill puts up a jumper over Pittsburg State University.

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Mad Scramble: Junior forward Dana Elliot goes to the floor in Sunday’s MIAA final against Emporia State University. Washburn took down the Lady Hornets for the third time this season, claiming the MIAA title.

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