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Checkin’ For Leaks: Washburn Institute of Technology students and faculty work on a car during last weekend’s open house.
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Orange Cones Galore: City of Topeka construction workers continue to tear up the corner of 21st and Washburn Avenue. Construction will cease on Dec. 1 and pick back up sometime in the spring of 2012. The project is a continuation of the half cent sales tax plan. Photo by Mike Goehring, Washburn Review
Tower of Power: Breanna Lewis attacks against the University of NebraskaOmaha on Saturday. Washburn defeated the Mavericks 3-1.
Herron grabs win 300 at WU Josh Rouse and Michael Vander Linden WASHBURN REVIEW
Head volleyball coach Chris Herron secured his 300th school win Tuesday night with a 3-0 (25-18, 2519, 25-23) victory at Fort Hays State University, increasing the team’s season record to 21-1, 8-0 in the MIAA. The win was the 13th straight win for the Blues and the 17th straight in the MIAA. Junior outside hitter Hillary Hughes led the Blues in kills with 13, while sophomore setter Abby Whitman added 21 assists and 13 digs. Sophomore outside hitter Kelsey Lewis added 17 digs, and the team had 70 collectively. Herron said he was concentrating too much on having another successful season to worry about milestones at the moment. “I wouldn’t have even known if you hadn’t told me,” said Herron. “We just play one game at a time and focus on that.” Prior to Tuesday nights game, the No. 5 Lady Blues had a Saturday home game Oct. 15 against the University of Nebraska at Omaha. On a day that promised plenty of friend and family support, the Washburn Lady Blues were set to take on the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Since the football team had already dominated earlier in the day, it was up to the volleyball to get the sweep for Washburn’s Family Day. However, this big event did not seem to interrupt the focus of the importance for the girls to play well. In fact, it had very little influence on Herron’s preparation if any. “We prepare the same way, whether it’s a big event or another ordinary game,” said Herron. “It doesn’t impact us at all.” The Lady Blues came out a little rocky, giving up the first set by a score of 21-25. During the set Washburn was unable to get control of the momentum due in part to the six errors in the first set.
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21st Street detours Washburn Megan Hash
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Orange cones and flashing arrows have been popping up throughout Topeka during the summer and into the fall months. Along with construction, frustrations build as drivers struggle to get to their destinations on time. The intersection at 21st Street and
Washburn Avenue is no exception. The intersection borders the southeast corner of the Washburn campus and is one of the construction projects that affects Washburn students and faculty the most. “It is part of our 10-year plan laid out with the HalfCent Sales Tax for the purpose of fixing the roads,” said Dave Bevens, To p e k a c i t y
routes to get to Washburn. “It’s very frustrating because that is usually the way I take to get back home and it takes a lot of time,” said Jessica Crowder, Washburn senior in music education. “I understand that they need to fix the roads but I don’t see how what they are doing now will really fix the problem.” Bevens said that in the
“I understand that they need to fix the roads, but I don’t see how what they are doing now will really fix the problem.”
spokesman. The HalfCent Sales Tax Plan began in 2009 and will go until 2019.
Jessica Crowder, Senior
The Half-Cent Retailers’ Sales Tax was approved by Topeka voters and authorized by the City Council for the purpose of paying for maintenance and improvements to existing streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, alleys and street lighting. The tax will expire after 10 years. “The construction of 21st Street started June 1, and it was one of the dozens of projects,” said Bevens. “There will be more the next year and the year after. We are going to keep going until we get all of them done.” The budget for the whole Half-Cent Sales Tax is set at $700,000. The estimated cost for the 21st Street project is $450,000. The goal is to transform 21st Street from California Avenue all the way to Wittenburg Road. But during the construction process students must take detours and find alternative
near future the intersection at 21st Street and Washburn Avenue will also be completely closed for at least five days. “Hopefully by the first of December we will be out of there until spring,” said Bevens. It appears that the construction will end just before Washburn students leave for winter break and start up again just in time for the start of the spring semester. Bevens said that there will be more construction to the roads surrounding the Washburn campus in the near future. For more information about the half-cent sales tax visit www.topeka. org and click on the picture in the bottom right-hand corner of the penny. Detailed plans are laid out on the website. “The construction is everywhere in Topeka,” said Crowder. “It’s frustrating when it’s down to one lane and you are stuck at the back of the line. I’ll be glad when it’s done.”
Megan Hash is a senior double majoring in mass media and music. Reach her at megan.hash@washburn.edu
WIT hosts open house
Tricia Peterson
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Washburn Institute of Technology held its Family, Food and Fun Open House Saturday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Washburn Tech is a two-year institution where students can obtain relevant technical skills, taught by highly skill, knowledgeable instructors, that can prepare them for the job market. Not only did it open its doors so the public could see the facilities and meet the instructors, it also had activities set up around their campus, and a cookout for families to enjoy after checking out the facilities. “We wanted to open up our facilities to the public,” said Jonathan Wimer, coordinator of continuing education and marketing. “We have these [open houses] once or twice a year … we wanted to open the entire institution to the whole community, and just have people come out to see what we have to offer [because] we aren’t as well known in the area as other programs [in the area].” To start off, each person was given a “passport,” which was designed by Pam Manning, the graphic and photo instructor at WIT. The passport was designed for each visitor to get stamped at every program they visited. After visiting five or more instructors, the passport could then be entered into a drawing to win gift cards for local businesses. Youths and adults were invited to operate a track hoe and a mini-excavator at the “Heavy Equipment Rodeo.” The challenge was using the equipment to pick up objects, such as using the track hoe to pick a basketball up off of a traffic cone, rotate it around to place it in a 55-gallon barrel. The miniexcavator had a teaspoon attached to it and the challenge was picking up a golf ball and rotating it around to place the golf ball into a small bowl. In addition to being able to meet the instructors and check out the facilities, Washburn Tech, a member of the National Auto Body Council, was also participating in the Recycled Rides program and visitors were encouraged to stop by and observe students at work. Washburn Tech is the first educational institution in the nation to be a training facility for Recycled Rides, a community awareness project, whereby members of the NABC repair and
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Beta Alpha Psi tutoring sessions: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., HC109 “In Search of My Homeland” written by GAO Ertai: 12 p.m., International House Health care career fair: 12 p.m., Washburn Room, Memorial Union OPEN meeting: 3 p.m., HC107 SJL meeting: 4 p.m., HC107 Thursday, Oct. 20
Volunteer Opportunities at Breakthrough House: 12:15 to 1 p.m., Henderson 109 Lady Blues soccer: 6 p.m., Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl Friday, Oct. 21
Lady Blues volleyball vs. Central Missouri University: 7 p.m., Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center Saturday, Oct. 22
SWIPE Out Hunger (Numana Inc.): 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Ag Hall, Expocentre
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Any student who has been to Lee Arena has most likely seen the old static rolling sign on the scorer’s table, and as many students have noticed— It’s “flat wearing out.” At least, that’s what Vice President of Administration and Treasurer, Rick Anderson, said at the last Washburn University Board of Regents meeting. “I don’t know how old they are—about 10 years old,” said Anderson. “The last time we talked about this in terms of moving toward an electronic sign, it was in the $130,000$140,000 range. The price of that technology, of course, has come down now. During the meeting, Anderson shared an action item calling for the purchase of new advertising technology for Lee Arena. He said the new sign is not just a necessary expense; it will likely be more effective than the sign currently in use, and would increase advertising revenue for Washburn. “Another benefit to this is being able to probably charge more for the advertising because of how it rotates and catches people’s eyes,” said Anderson. “It’s a better form of advertising and, in most cases, has been successful in selling more ads—so we do expect to increase our profits overtime with additional ads.”
It was moved to approve the action item, and it carried. Although no price was mentioned, signs like the one Washburn’s buying from Daktronics, Inc., tend to sell for well over $100,000, an expense Anderson said would be funded with revenue from previous years of advertising with the rolling sign. Loren Ferré, director of athletics, agreed. “On an annual basis right now, we’re bringing in about $45,000 off it,” said Ferre. “Unbelievably, we have been disciplined, and we have set money aside for this occasion. This will be a 10-to-12 year purchase, and then we’ll have to replace it again. Hopefully, technology will have improved again by then.” According to Summer Harris, Washburn athletics marketing and ticket sales coordinator, although the sign will be expensive, it’s definitely justified. With the simpler electronic method of advertising, the money making process will be much more efficient—and the sign should pay itself off within a few years. “We’re really excited about it, and I know a lot of our sponsors are excited as well,” said Harris. “Especially the ones that are already advertising through our rolling sign.” Matthew Kelly is a senior mass media major. Reach him at matthew.kelly@washburn.edu
Bods on the avenue: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 24
Homecoming ball and candidate announcement: 7 to 10 p.m., Washburn Room, Memorial Union Homecoming royalty candidates online voting begins (students only): 8:30 p.m., my.washburn.edu Late night breakfast by Memorial Union: 9 to 10:30 p.m., Union Market, Stauffer Commons Tuesday, Oct. 25
Top hats voting and WUBay auction: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Main level, Memorial Union Homecoming royalty candidate voting: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Main level, Memorial Union Beta Alpha Psi tutoring sessions: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., HC109 “Say cheese” photo booth: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Memorial Union Chicago 10: View and discuss the film: 7 to 9 p.m., Mabee Library Living Room Lady Blues volleyball vs. Northwest Missoui State University: 7 p.m., Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center
The Topeka Center for Peace and Justice is an organization that helps spread education and social change for the greater good for the community and the world. On Thursday evening, Oct. 1, the group showed the independent documentary, “The Dark Side of Chocolate.” The documentary, produced by filmmakers Miki Mistrati and U. Roberto Romano, showcases and brings to light the issue of child labor and human trafficking on the cocoa plantations of Africa. These plantations grow and harvest the cocoa beans for big name chocolate companies such as Nestlé. The film starts with its two makers doing their own investigative journalism by journeying to the western coasts of Africa to the country of Mali. This is where children were rumored to be smuggled from and transported to the Ivory Coast. The filmmaking duo did their hands-on investigating with the use of a hidden camera inside of a shoulder bag. Their detective work lead them to find that Mali was trafficking children at bus stations, by bribing them with work and money or simply kidnapping them from villages. They are then taken to towns near the border such as Zegoua, where
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Trafficked Treats: Fair trade chocolate is sold by the Topeka Center for Peace and Justice. The organization showed a documentary exposing child labor and human traffificking on cocoa plantations on Oct. 1. another trafficker transports the investigations of the filmmakchildren over the border on a ers proved otherwise. This was dirt-bike via back-roads, where very dangerous for the two, they are left with a third traf- since in the past, other journalficker who then sells the chil- ists have disappeared. dren to plantations. After the film, the Topeka Ranging from age 10 to Center for Peace and Justice 15, these children are forced to sold fair trade chocolate bars do hard labor, physically and that they were not derived from sexually abused and are usually child labor. never paid. Most of them stay The group also enlightened with the plantation until they the listeners that these child die, never seeing their family slavery problems in Africa can again. Technically, child labor be fought by writing to the big and trafficking is illegal ac- chocolate companies with your cording to a 2001 agreement opinions and demanding more that was signed by all major fair trade chocolate from your chocolate companies, promis- local stores. The Topeka Center ing not to be harvesting their for Peace and Justice also plans cocoa beans through means of to show more films like “The child workers. Dark Side of Chocolate” in the When confronted with this future. issue, the corporate representa- Tanner Ballengee is a senior tives of some of these compa- English major. Reach him at nies denied all rumors of child tanner.ballengee@washburn. labor and trafficking, but the edu.
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Top hat decorating contest: 7 p.m., Main level, Memorial Union
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Sunday, Oct. 23
From Sacred Bones to Blood-Curdling Horror: Unraveling the Mummy’s Curse: 7 p.m., Henderson 100
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Pink for a cause: Zeta Tau Alpha raises cancer awarness during their “Think Pink Week.” The sorority hosted a number of events last weel to raise money for cancer research and education.
Zetas think pink Kelly Hurla
WASHBURN REVIEW
Last week, Zeta Tau Alpha held its annual “Think Pink Week” in efforts to raise money and awareness for breast cancer education and research. Throughout the week, many activities took place for students. The week kicked off when the sorority “pinked out” the campus Sunday night. Members tied pink ribbons to doors and other objects. The first main event that took place was the “Bowling for Breast Cancer” event at Gage Bowl. Students paid a small fee, which was donated to the cause, to bowl in teams of five. Giveaways and drawings also took place. Wednesday night’s event took place at Chipotle. If students ate at the restaurant and presented the flyer or picture of the flyer, half the proceeds were also donated to the cause. While bowling and restaurant fundraisers were also past years’ events, this year, a new event was featured. The “Big Man on Campus” competition took place Thursday night. The event was a pageant-like competition. Eight leaders, mostly fraternity men, were selected from campus to compete. They were judged on the areas of swimwear, talent and formal wear. “It was really funny and not your typical philanthropy event,” said Jordyn Buntain, philanthropy chair of ZTA and
sophomore nursing major. “It was great to attract a lot of different people. I think it can only get bigger and better now that people actually know what it is. It was definitely a success for its first year.” Throughout the week, the sorority had a table set up in the union. Along with “Big Man on Campus,” jars were set up with interesting pictures of the contestants. By donating money in the jar, students were able to vote on pictures of “Best Chest.” The runner-up of the Big Man competition was the winner of the “Best Chest” competition, receiving the most money in their jar. Zeta joined with Washburn’s Family Day to host its annual “Pink Out” football game. Cheerleaders and dancers wore pink T-shirts, while players and coaches wore pink sweatbands. “We also did something that a lot of people don’t know about,” said Buntain. “We call it ‘flamingo-ing.’” The act of “flamingo-ing” includes placing 20 or more pink flamingos in the yards of various Zeta alumni and Washburn faculty. “It’s in hopes of a donation and to spread awareness,” said Buntain. “It’s something that we really enjoy. It’s fun and we all have to be sneaky.” Kelly Hurla is a sophomore mass media major. Reach her at kelly. hurla@washburn.edu
Sherman Alexie is a Native American author, poet and filmmaker who doesn’t prefer the term “native” as politically correct, and said he would rather be called “American Indian,” or just “Indian.” Alexie was scheduled to visit Washburn University this month to give a lecture and discuss his latest book, “War Dances,” but because of a family emergency, he had to cancel his event and hopes to reschedule sometime this spring. Despite Sherman Alexie’s cancellation, students and those interested in Alexie’s work, gathered at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library last Sunday. Washburn professor Dennis Etzel Jr. held an iDiscussion on the book “War Dances.” The group discussed many topics raised by the books, such as religion, stereotyping, rac-
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War Dances: A sample of Sherman Alexie’s books are on display at the Topeka and Shawnee County Library. Students raised many topics during a idiscussion.
ism, his relationships, as well as his love for basketball. Etzel and the group talked about how Alexie survived cancer, as well as physical and sexual abuse, and how he used humor as a way to approach the pain in his writing. Some parts of the book were mildly offensive to some
members of the attendees, perhaps by the excessive swearing or some of the more controversial stories like “Breaking and Entering,” but as a whole, the readers said they enjoyed the book and were glad to read it. “War Dances” was the winner of the coveted PEN/ Faulkner Award for Fiction in 2010. The book is a collection of poems and short stories. Alexie has written 22 books during his writing career, and has also written two films: “Smoke Signals” and “The Business of Fancydancing.” Although Sherman Alexie will not be visiting this semester, Washburn will still be showing Alexie’s film “Smoke Signals” tonight in the Mabee Library at 7 and Oct. 21 at noon in the Kansas Room of the Memorial Union, and is free to attend. Tanner Ballengee is a senior English major. Reach him at tanner. ballengee@washburn.edu.
Ichabod learns from conference Michael Vander Linden WASHBURN REVIEW
Ichabod Washburn was the school’s earliest benefactor that saved Washburn, formerly Lincoln College, from financial collapse. Since then, the school was renamed in the honor of the man that has made the college what it is today. Another tribute to this man is the school’s mascot. The Ichabod has become Washburn’s icon of courage, enthusiasm and knowledge. This symbol comes alive, as well, when the mascot comes to different events. Amanda Hughes, assistant director of university relations, directs the mascot program for Washburn. “The Ichabod travels to many different types of events,” said Hughes. “This includes home sporting events, various schooling events and other
community events.” and engage with the crowd. The most recent “I want my true event was the Mascot Ichabod spirit to show Boot Camp hosted to everyone,” said the here in Topeka. The Ichabod. school brought in He truly David Raymond, loves interactwho actually ing with a crowd created the new and watching the mascot, to talk with games. After all, the Ichabod, the ESU his favorite parts Hornet and the Indepenare getting high fives dence, Mo hockey team’s from the little Ichabod Maverick. Graphic by Kayla Norton, Washburn Review fans. “DaFinally, the vid Raytrue Ichabod spirit mond came in to talk the mas- must have the ability to “shake cots about performance in the his groove thing.” So what is costume, safety and condition- his favorite dance move? ing,” said Hughes. “Basically, “My favorite moves are the he gave them the tricks of the arm wave and the worm,” said trade.” the Ichabod. “But I’m hoping to With an exclusive online show some more off at Homeinterview, the Ichabod mascot coming’s Yell like Hell.” was able to answer some ques- Michael Vander Linden is a freshtions himself. man mass media major. Reach He mentioned it was ex- him at michael.vanderlinden@ tremely important to be friendly washburn.edu.
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Next week Homecoming week will be upon us. With that in mind The Review wanted to Washburn’s thoughts on the annual tradition
Opinion
Cassell, Harris not to blame
“What Homecoming activities are you looking forward to?”
“The football game”
“Yell like hell” Rob Burkett
WASHBURN REVIEW Josh Keimig, sophomore elementary education
“Hands down Yell like hell is the best thing about homecoming”
“Building the floats for the parade”
Jerome Morrow, sophomore riminal justice
Clinton McDonald, sophomore business management
Michael Jessop, freshman biology
Patrick Towle, junior computer info. science
“This is my first year so I have no clue”
“A tie between the ball and yell like hell
Jarod Cullan, senior biology
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Cameron Hughes is a junior art and graphic design major. Reach him at cameron.hughes@washburn.edu.
Those that were in attendance during last Saturday’s football game might have noticed that something unique appeared on the game tickets. By now, most of the Washburn community is familiar with the Vershon Moore situation. For those unfamiliar with the situation, Moore chose to engage in criminal activity involving robbing a bank back in August of this year. The result of which has landed Moore in prison. In the intervening months since then, Washburn football head coach Craig Schurig has earned the most career wins in the history of the Washburn football program going undefeated this late into the season for the first time since 1907. In fact, this weekend the Ichabods will be playing Northwest Missouri State University in a battle of top ranked teams for MIAA conference supremacy. Whichever team wins the game will likely win the conference title this year. Top all of that with Washburn Volleyball Head Coach Chris Herron and his team experiencing another incredible season of success. All of this is nothing more than yet another reason to be proud of a strong Washburn athletics heritage. Despite all of these positives, some detractors have brought up the ticket situation as a sign of some sort of gaffe on the part of the marketing and sports information department at Washburn. Let me simply say that this isn’t the case. I disagreed with the stance that the university took at the time when the Moore incident took place. Let me be the first to say that in that particular instance I was critical of their decision to refuse comment on the situation, though understandable from their end of things I am sure. All of that said, I think its a real stretch of reality to say that either Washburn sports information director Gene Cassell or
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Washburn athletics marketing director and ticket coordinator Summer Harris had any ability to control the situation or fault in the matter. For those that are not aware of how the process of creating tickets takes place, the steps are planned well in advance. Tickets are designed in the spring and go to print in May. After the tickets come back, they are then distributed to season ticket holders in June. Keep in mind that it was almost fully two months after that point that Moore chose to participate in the crime that landed him in jail. Obviously, with no way to prevent the situation unfolding, Cassell, winner of 75 citations for excellence for office publications, in particular acted in the only way that someone in his position could act, by removing all references to Moore in the sports media guides. While I am not one for sweeping things under the carpet, I can sympathize with Cassell in that keeping the media guides as they were would have been awkward to say the least. Under the circumstances, Harris also did the only thing she could in this instance by simply doing nothing. Short of reprinting tickets there was nothing for the marketing staff to do to correct the situation. Some will argue that the ahtletics department should have spent the money to reprint tickets not featuring Moore. While that sounds good in theory, according to Cassell it would have been much more expensive for the department to go back and print another set of tickets. Add onto that the logistical nightmare of tracking down the season ticket owners and explaining the situation, mailing out new ones and you have an exercise of impossible proportions. So before readers jump to any conclusions, stop and put yourself in the shoes of two people who have given strong service to the university in their time here. Despite whatever you feel could or could not be corrected in a given situation, understand that the two people who some are putting blame on have comported themselves with the utmost professionalism in this situation. Understand that without the kind of people like Cassell and Harris working for Washburn, the university might not have nearly the well deserved reputation that it has as the home of professionals such as them. Rob Burkett is a senior mass media major. He can be reached at robert.burkett@washburn.edu.
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Maverick Busting: Mollie Lacy, senior right side hitter, attacks during the game against the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Lacy had 14 kills en route to a family day victory against UNO 3-1. On Tuesday night, head coach Chris Herron secured his 300th school win against Fort Hays State. Photo by Rob Burkett, Washburn Review
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Typically, the defensive linemen are lined up across from the ball, with the defensive linebackers right behind them. However, it is the defensive backs that start 5-10 yards back from the football. According to Marty Pfannenstiel, senior linebacker for the Washburn Ichabods, it is defensive backs’ job to defend the pass first and then come up to help stop the run once they see it. “This actually may be the hardest part about our job– learning to keep the pass from happening, but still able to make a play on a running back that is running at top speed before he gets to you,” said Pfannenstiel. It is actually the difference in passing priority that splits the defensive backs into two groups—cornerbacks and safeties. The cornerbacks have the job of not getting beat for a long throw by the wide receivers. The two starting cornerbacks for this year’s team are
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Lady Blues start slow, beat UNO Defending the unfriendly skies: Defensive back Terry Grimmett gives a pep talk to the defense as they take on Missouri Western in a nationally televised game. Washburn’s defense has only allowed 1,288 passing yards in seven games and has 10 interceptions on the year.
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sophomore Devon Connors and freshman Calvin Kenney “These players won’t make a lot of plays on the running backs, but they always have to focus on the pass,” said Pfannenstiel. Pfannenstiel is an example of a safety, along with sophomore Willie Williams. Although they still focus on the pass first, they are lined up in position to see ball carriers and are the last chance at making tackles on run plays. “Safeties get the most fun job in getting to run up and hit running backs without even getting blocked,” said Pfannenstiel. “I mean, at least for me.” Many times this season, these defensive backs have made interceptions and big plays to help set the rest of the team up to be successful. “When we make big play, it’s a huge momentum swing,” said Pfannenstiel. “It gets our defense off to rest and gives our offense a better chance to score.” Michael Vander Linden is a freshman biology major. Reach him at michael.vanderlinden@ washburn.edu
It was not until the second set that the Lady Blues got things rolling. The Mavericks pushed the Lady Blues all the way to the end of the second set, but Washburn prevailed in an extra-point game 27-25. Brianna Lewis, senior right side hitter, led Washburn with four kills during the set. During the third set in what was a closely contested game,
UNO would lose momentum as their head coach, Rose Shires, became ill and had to leave the match due to an asthma attack. Using the seeming deflation of their opponents, Washburn got on a roll jumping out to a 19-7 lead en route to a 25-11 set win. Washburn took the fourth set much the way they did the third set, building off their momentum and striking the disconcerted Mavericks. Wash-
burn was led by senior middle hitter/right side hitter Mollie Lacy, with two kills in the set on the way to a 25-17 win. “We had several girls step up and play well,” said Herron. “Our middle hitters, senior Mollie Lacy and junior Jessica Fey, really had great nights.” Herron also noted that freshman Korie Thompson came off the bench to have a good night. The Lady Blues were paced
in kills by Lacy and Fey with 14 and 12, respectively. Sophomore setter Abby Wittman led in assists with 40, while Lewis topped the team in digs with a career high 25. Washburn’s next contest is the Pink Out match Friday at 7 p.m. in Lee Arena. Michael Vander Linden is a freshman biology major. Reach him at michael.vanderlinden@ washburn.edu
Lady Blues 2011 Key Leaders Stats prior to Tuesday night’s game
Breanna Lewis
Jessica Fey
Hillary Hughes
Kills: 216
Kills: 190
Kills: 186
Kelsey Lewis
Amanda Guess
Mollie Lacy
Digs: 238
Assists: 509
Kills: 174
Pujols setting up for offseason free agent frenzy Elizabeth Evans
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As the 2011 MLB season closes, St. Louis Cardinals fans await the destiny of their esteemed first baseman, Albert Pujols. For nearly a year fans, players and owners have acknowledged the imminent end of Pujols’ seven-year contract. At the end of the 2011 season, Pujols will be a free agent for the first time in his career. Pujols signed with the Car-
dinals in 1999 and debuted in 2001. Since then, he has hit 455 home runs and has 1,329 RBIs. Along with his strengths as a batter, Pujols won a Gold Glove for in 2006 and set a record for assists by a first baseman in 2009. He also won the Rookie of the Year award in 2001 and the National League MVP award in 2005, 2008 and 2009. Finally, in 2006, he led his team to the World Series championship, where the Cardinals beat the Detroit Tigers four games to one.
Last winter, the Cardinals may say that nobody needs the proposed a nine-year contract amount of money he requested for $195 million, but Pujols for a new 10-year contract, othwould not settle for less than ers argue that the best player of a 10-year contract the MLB should for $230 million. be paid like the This annual salbest player of the ary of $23 million MLB. is the same as the The “boos” salary of Minneresonating from sota Twins catcher the opposing team Joe Mauer, and as Pujols steps Pujols expected up to the plate this as a bare minare hardly necesimum. However, sary. It may be the Cardinals were different if Pujols not willing to ofwould sign with fer this amount, Photo courtesy of cardinals.com the first team to so they agreed to Millionare Baby: Albert pay him the highstop negotiations Pujols walks across the est amount, but he until the end of field this season. Pujols is has expressed his the 2011 season. poised to make $20-$30 reluctance to leave As a result, Pujols million next season. the Cardinals on never renewed his many occasions. contract with the Cardinals, and Moreover, Pujols’ halting of will soon be a free agent. negotiations was less about his Pujols is arguably the best request for a larger salary, and baseball player of the 2000- more about his dedication to his 2010 decade. While some team and the game.
“Hopefully, people understood why I did that,” Pujols said in a “USA Today” article written by Bob Nightengale. “I thought it was the proper thing to do. It’s about our ballclub, not about me. I didn’t want to bring all of that attention to myself.” Furthermore, his reluctance to accept a contract less than his request has little to do with greed, especially considering that he established the Pujols Family Foundation in 2005 to assist children with disabilities and Down Syndrome in the United States and the Dominican Republic. “I know it’s weird to say it’s not about the money, but he plays this game with a passion to be the best,” said Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter in the “USA Today” article. “There’s nobody like him.” As a final point, a custom for people advancing in any occupation that they have
excelled in is to ask for more money. Anyone accusing Pujols of being too greedy should switch their point of accusation toward the system itself, not the individual. Baseball is Pujols’ job, so he ethically has no obligation to loyalty toward anyone. As stated above, this is not even an issue since Pujols has expressed his desires to retire a Cardinal more than once. As if this were not enough already, it says a great deal about Pujols’ character when his teammates verbally express their concerns for the possible end of his journey on the Cardinals in an article in the “USA Today.” “I don’t even want to think about him not being here,” left fielder Matt Holiday said. “He means everything to this organization.”
Elizabeth Evans is a sophomore English major. Reach her at elizabeth.evans1@washburn.edu
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Special teams kick it hardcore Michael Vander Linden WASHBURN REVIEW
Every game builds with that mounting tension. The tailgating is over, the fans are in their seats and the game is ready to be played. It’s that short moment between when the first whistle is blown and the kicker boots the ball down the field. Nonetheless, this tension and excitement may be somewhat disrupted by one simple factor: a bad kick. Jeremy Linn, junior placekicker for the Washburn Ichabods, takes the credit for making a good kick every opportunity he gets. “Field position is crucial,” said Linn. “If I get them on the 20 or further back, I’ve done my job. Another position that focuses on field position is the punter, but he has more than distance to worry about. With punting, the higher the ball goes, the longer the punting team has a chance to make the tackle. This is called “hang time.” “Hang time is important ‘cause I don’t want them to return the ball at all,” said Aaron Hummert, junior punter. “But at the same time, I have to kick the ball for distance, too.”
There is one more kicking position that makes a big difference on the gridiron. The field goal specialist has the ability to win or lose a game for the entire team. “There are so many games that are decided by one or two points,” said Linn. “If I do my job, then maybe those two extra Photo by Mike Goehring, Washburn Review points can make Just for kicks: Jeremy Linn, kicks a field goal during a difference.” Washburn’s last home game. Linn is 7-11 on the year These spe- with a longest kick of 41 yards cial team members are not your typical players teams units. though. While the offense and “Normally, we spend all defense have their routine prac- day Thursday going through tices, the kickers go through each special team and practictheir own schedule to prepare ing on the field with the rest of for games. the team,” said Linn. An hour before actual So, whether they are puntpractice begins, the kickers go ing the ball high in the air or out and are able to use the en- putting the ball through the tire field to kick. As the other uprights, the kicking unit is players come out to practice, making impacts to the football the kickers move off onto the game in several ways. sidelines to work on fundamentals. Michael Vander Linden is a freshHowever, Thursdays are man mass media major. Reach him the big days for the special at michael.vanderlinden
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Lady Blues suffer two more defeats Ivy Marcus
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The Lady Blues were shut out in a game against the Missouri Southern State University Lions at Yager Stadium on Oct. 11, following a loss against the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats on Oct. 8. The first goal took place in the 12th minute of the first half when the Lions’ Cortney Sanders made her first score of the season off an assisting corner kick by Corninne Tebbs. This was the only goal during the first half, in which Missouri out shot Washburn six to three. “These last couple of games, we’ve worked our tails off”, said Valerie Harms, a freshman defender and midfielder. “It will turn around for us eventually- we just have to keep working hard, and it will pay off.” As the second half began, the Lady Blues were trailing by a goal. While they outshot Missouri Southern seven to two, Washburn was unable to connect, and the Lions still sent the ball into the net again in the 75th minute, a point made by Megan Stueve with an assisting
pass by Kelly White. The game ended with a final score of 2-0, making it the third straight loss for the Lady Blues. “Team wise, I think we
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Eye on the prize: Lauren Henry, senior midfielder fights for the ball during Washburn’s last home game. The Lady Blues are 1-11-2. did very good at possessing,” said Lindsey Lambert, junior midfielder. “We can possess a whole game. We are good together and we are on the same page. Finishing is a different story. Tonight was doable. We just need to capitalize more
on the opportunities that we have.” A team goal for the Lady Blues this season has been to make conference, and they still have a few games left to do it. Lambert and Harms have expressed hopefulness in that as long as the team continues to communicate and work hardas well as take every chance to improve and do well- they have a good chance at meeting that goal and going to the tournament this year. Washburn also traveled to face off against Truman State last Thursday, losing 3-0 and being outshot 24 to 6 overall. The team’s current season reads in at 1-11-2. They have an MIAA record of 1-4-1. Their next game will be played against Emporia State on Thursday, Oct. 20, at Yager Stadium. Seniors Lauren Henry and Kelsey Raiman will be honored prior to the match. Following that, they will play again on the 22nd against the University of Nebraska in Omaha. Ivy Marcus is a freshmen English major. Reach her at ivy.marcus@ washburn.edu
Ichabods roll over Bronchos on Family Day Mariauna Hernandez
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It has been a storybook season for Washburn football. The Ichabods were all smiles Saturday after crushing the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos in a lopsided 48-3 victory. Washburn continues to create history, maintaining a now 7-0 record. “Against [Central] Oklahoma, we probably played our best game in all phases,” said Craig Schurig, Washburn head football coach. Best game indeed. The Ichabods gained confidence early after quarterback Dane Simoneau’s 15-yard connection with junior tight end Ryan Mertz for a touchdown in the first five minutes of the game. The WU defense responded on the ensuing drive by UCO with a joint sack by junior linebacker Jahmil Taylor and freshman offensive lineman Bryan Dale on Central Oklahoma junior quarterback Ethan Sharpe forcing the Bronchos to punt after their first possession. The Ichabod’s following drive resulted in two forced fumbles by Washburn senior running back Justin Cooper. The second as recovered by UCO’s junior defensive back Keno Meadows, putting the Bronchos on the WU 39-yard line. After a series of incomplete passes, UCO attempted a 55-yard field goal by junior kicker Chris Robbs, who came up short. The failed attempt set up Washburn’s second score of the game with a 21-yard field goal by junior kicker, Jeremy Linn, closing out the first quarter, 10-0. The second quarter be-
gan with a pair of punts. This back Sean McPherson. This run had five catches for 117 yards ceased after a 58-yard touch- set up yet another TD recep- and 3 TD’s and sophomore Matt down reception by sophomore tion by Beard, packing on more Kobbeman had five catches for wide receiver DeJuan Beard points to the scoreboard, 41-3. 60 yards. Junior tight end Ryan put Washburn up 17-0. On their UCO rallied down to the Mertz added to the explosive next possession, the Bronchos WU 30-yard line before a offense with two catches for 44 scored their first and only score, forced fumble on UCO sopho- yards and one TD. McPherson a 40-yard field goal making the more quarterback, Landon tallied a breakout game with 16 score, 17-3. Washburn senior Greve. The Ichabods, sitting at carries for 120 yards. quarterback, Dane Simoneau, a comfortable lead, started two Washburn’s next game will delivered one more score be- different quarterbacks for the be on the road where they will fore ending the second half final ten minutes of the game. face off against the Northwest with another TD reMissouri Univerception for 8-yards sity Bearcats. The by Beard, extending game will be held the lead to 24-3. in Marysville, Mo. The Broncho’s Saturday at 2 p.m. first drive of the third Since 2006, the last quarter appeared to five meetings beend prematurely by tween these two have a sack on UCO’s been WU losses that junior quarterback were decided by five Ethan Sharpe by points or less in each Washburn senior game. The Ichabods defensive end Corey will be tested this Walker, but it was week but are optiPhotos by Jordan Loomis, Washburn Review negated by a facemistic about the outmask penalty, giving Huddle up: The Washburn Ichabods bow and embrace come. the Bronchos a fresh during their victory over the Central Oklahoma Bronchos on “Against Northset of downs. After Family Day leading to WU’s first 7-0 record since 1907. west, we will have to an inability to conplay a little bit betvert on downs, UCO called on Freshmen quarterback, Mitch ter,” said Schurig. “We feel like their punting unit once again. Buhler, completed his first TD we match up really well with The Ichabods marched 73 pass of the season for 21-yards them. I don’t think we have to yards deep into Broncho terri- by Garner, his third of the night play above what we’re capable tory to the 6-yard line, but they and the Ichabod’s final score. of. As long as we play well, only came away with a Jeremy Garner would play a huge part we’ll be in good shape.” Linn field goal. UCO’s next within the offense, having six drive brought more woes after catches for 127-yards with two a fumble by UCO freshmen touchdowns on the night. wide receiver Steve Caldwell “I don‘t think I play a huge on the Broncho’s 24-yard line. role,” said Garner. “I just think The Ichabods capitalized on that I do what I can do for the the turnover with a 23-yard TD team to win the game. Everyreception by sophomore wide body has a part to play in the receiver Ronnell Garner. Wash- offense, it‘s not just me. I can‘t burn scored 10 unanswered blame it all on me. It starts with points to finish out the third. everybody, all 11 other peoThe final quarter continued ple.” the Ichabod’s momentum with “Everybody” is exactly Mariuana Hernandez is a sophoa ground breaking 75-yard run what it took for the team to pre- more mass media major. Reach to the Broncho’s 20-yard line vail. Simoneau was 19 of 31 for her at mariuana.hernandez@ by Washburn freshman running 338 yards with 5 TD’s, Beard washburn.edu
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Coach Schurig wins for WU Sam Sayler \ WASHBURN REVIEW
Photos by Jordan Loomis, Washburn Review
California Girl: Malibu native Caysie Beetley fields a pass during one of Washburn’s home games. Beetley brings her past experience playing in year-round club teams to the Lady Blues.
Beetley plays through pain on the field Jordan Loomis
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In between injuries, 6 a.m. practices and schoolwork, a soccer player has to be constantly moving. Washburn University sophomore forward Caysie Beetley understands this. “I’ve been in soccer since the very beginning,” said Beetley. “It’s busy, aggressive, stressful and enjoyable. I absolutely love it.” Beetley, who has a love for the sport, has been playing since she was 12 years old. “I attended grade school at Point Dume Elementary School in Malibu, Calif.,” said Beetley. “That’s where I transitioned from playing tennis to soccer for the first time.” According to Beetley, tennis just wasn’t the right sport for her because all of her friends were playing soccer. “I just wanted to be involved with other people, not training alone, and soccer was what I fell in love with,” said Beetley. Later, Beetley attended Malibu High School, where she started on the varsity team as a freshman and continued to start on varsity all the way through her senior year. “It was a really great experience,” said Beetley. “I then played for a year-round club team with some of the same girls.” While most of the players at Washburn were recruited, Beetley was not. Beetley was
originally planning on attending the University of Arizona at the end of her senior year. “It was one of those sad moments that hit me hard,” said Beetley. “It made me realize that I wouldn’t be playing soccer again.” With an expected turn of
events, Beetley’s mother, who is from Topeka, set up a try out at Washburn with head coach Tim Collins. “He made me feel very welcome during my tryout with him,” said Beetley. “In the end, I just signed the papers and it was a done deal.” During her freshman year and first season playing with the Washburn Lady Blues, Beetley started eight of her nine games. “I didn’t want to redshirt as a freshman because I didn’t want to take any of those games for granted,” said Beetley As a sophomore starting
forward, Beetley came to respect that decision while being on the injured list. “I had severe abdominal pains,” said Beetley. “After a [CT] scan, the cause of those pains has yet to be determined.” According to Beetley, being injured is a lot more frustrating than what can be imagined. “I wish I could be out there contributing,” said Beetley. “At the same time, I have really appreciated the chance to see my teammates from a different perspective. I’ve got an extra opportunity to get to know them better and respect them even more.” Beetley personally believes that everything just fell together. “All of the friends I’ve made here at Washburn have made being on the team such a great experience for me,” said Beetley. “We’ve been together since the beginning and that’s a great bond to have, a constant support on and off the field.” It’s that very support that Beetley said will help the girls in their next game against Emporia State University tomorrow at 6 p.m.
Jordan Loomis is a freshman mass media major. Reach her at jordan.loomis@washburn. edu.
Garner impresses on gridiron Jordan Loomis
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Speed and endurance are two of the main aspects in a football player’s everyday life. Sophomore receiver Ronnell Garner first began his football career during the fifth grade, in junior high school. “I honestly don’t remember a time when I didn’t enjoy it,” said Garner. Garner stopped participating in school-related sports completely until his junior year of high school. “A student that attended my school in Kansas City, Mo., had passed away on our football field.” said Garner, “My grandma and momma didn’t want me to play anymore.” Two years later, Garner secured himself a scholarship to Washburn University after meeting with the coaches. Now, as a sophomore at Washburn University, Garner is impressing his coaches every game, especially head coach Craig Schurig. “Ronell is quite a person,” said Schurig. “He has a great heart.” Schurig praised Garner for his constant work effort on field, both during practice and games. “He always works hard for our football team and that’s showing this season. He’s done a very good job,” said Schurig.
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Living It Up: Sophomore Ronnell Garner strikes a pose as a member of the undefeated Ichabods. All the football coaches agreed when Schurig said that. “As coaches, we really like that Ronnell is always pushing himself in practice and getting better,” said Schurig. Garner has a reputation with his coaches as being a player the opposing teams have a difficult time to match up. “He’s got great speed,” said Schurig, “and is able to go and get the football in an explosive way.” Schurig also mentioned a special connection between senior quarterback Dane Simoneau and Garner. “Ronell’s timing with Dane has always been great,” said Schurig.
Now, according to Schurig, their timing is continuing to improve with each and every practice. A perfect example of this connection was during the home football game on Oct. 15 against thew University of Central Oklahoma. Simoneau threw two touchdowns to Garner en route to six receptions for a game-high 127 yards. “Our last game was probably one of my most explosive performances,” said Garner. “For me, I really feed off of the team energy, that’s what makes me play harder.” Currently, Garner leads the team in receiving yards with 598, an average of 85.4 per game. He has 30 receptions and seven touchdowns, second only to DeJuan Beard (31 receptions, eight touchdowns). Looking past any any opponent is against Garner’s rules while playing on the field. “You’ve got to play every game as if the opponent is the best team in the league,” said Garner, “and personally, that’s what I play to do—every time.”
Jordan Loomis is a freshman mass media major. Reach her at jordan.loomis@washburn. edu.
Like Gen. William T. Sherman advancing on Georgia, the Washburn Ichabod football team cannot be stopped. After Saturday’s 48-3 victory over the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos, WU has their first 7-0 record since 1907. In addition, Craig Schurig now has the most recorded wins of any Ichabod head coach, commanding the gridiron the same way his favorite dinosaur tyrannosaurus rex ruled the Cretaceous period. While he acknowledges what an accomplishment he has made, Schurig has other matters on his mind. “Really, during the season, you’re kind of just looking at, ‘Hey, we got to get ready for this next game,’” said Schurig. “That’s kind of the way the football season goes. You get about 10 to 12 hours to enjoy if you win Saturday, and then you’re on for the next week.” After entering the workforce with an engineering degree, uncommon for most college coaches, Schurig decided to try coaching and joined the coaching staff of his alma mater the Colorado School of Mines before eventually finding his way to Washburn. “I was fortunate that I was able to get into college coaching,” said Schurig. “Then I was hired out of Pittsburg State for nine seasons, and then was hired here as head coach back in 2002. “It was just something I really wanted to do, something I had a passion for, and I was fortunate that someone would pay me to do it. You get and break, and you hope that you can go with it.” Growing up, Schurig played several sports, but by the time he entered high school, it was clear that football was the path he had the best chance to follow. “I wasn’t tall enough to do basketball and wasn’t a good enough baseball player,” said Schurig. As a young man, Schurig joined the Orediggers football team at the small CSM. “I wasn’t good enough to play at a major university, and
Photo by Mike Goehring, Washburn Review
Lime Light: Coach Craig Schurig is interviewed following the nationally televised home game against Missouri Western. Schurig has compiled 69 wins during his time at Washburn. I enjoyed it,” said Schurig. “I enjoyed the game and the competition of it.” When Schurig is away from coaching, playing golf, or exercising, he spends as much time with his family as he can and struggles to find new ways to expand and improve his team. “Some of the technology stuff has passed me by,” said Schurig. “The Facebook and the Twitter, I’m trying to get involved in it for recruiting purposes. “Some of the computer technology I’m pretty awkward with. I can turn on the computer, and I can operate the remote, but that’s about it. Schurig’s calm and friendly demeanor has helped him in recruiting new players for the Ichabods.
“When he recruited me, I just remember him being really down to earth,” said Willie Williams, sophomore linebacker. “All the other colleges, the coaches were uptight and wanted to talk about business right away.” Nevertheless, once game time is upon the Ichabods, Schurig can show a different side of himself to pump up his team. “It was the first time I had a nice head coach,” said Williams. “When it’s time to get into a real intense game, he turns the switch on and getting us hyped, saying chants. He’s really motivational.” Sam Sayler is a sophomore English major. Reach him at samuel.sayler@washburn.edu.
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WU Symphony Orchestra suprises audience Kelly Hurla
WASHBURN REVIEW
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Students at work: WIT students Dan Trimble, Jordan Busey and Joe Blaske construct a cabinet as part of their Cabinet/Millwork Tech class.
WIT hosts open house Continued from page 1 ness project, whereby members of the NABC repair and donate recycled vehicles to families in need. The vehicle, a 2006 Hyundai Sonata, will be donated Nov. 22 of this year. “Our goal is to help people in our local community,” said Wimer. “Students from out transportation division will be working with local repair specialists to complete repairs to Recycled Rides training facility. Together we can have a positive effect right her in our community and across the country.” The marathon weekend started the night before on Friday October 14 at 5 p.m. and continued through until approximately 10 p.m. Saturday Oct. 15. Washburn students, under the supervision of instructors and technicians from area collision repair shops, made repairs to the first vehicle, including sanding, painting, replacing various parts. “Next weekend when we
are done with [the car], it will go over to Auto-Tech,” said Eric Showalter, collision repair instructor. “So far it has been going really good, students were here until 11:30 last night and we had students coming back at 6:00 this morning.” Approximately 90 percent of Washburn Tech graduates either go into jobs related to their training, or go on to further their education. They offer 24 technical programs, most of which are about 48 credits in length, in one of five divisions – construction, health care, transportation, human services and technology. “We have had wonderful support from our advisory council, and the industry, as well as students,” said Showalter.
Tricia Peterson is a junior mass media major. Reach her at patricia.peterson@washburn.edu
Dimming of the lights, the quick hush of the audience and the lights brightening over the stage. Black formal attire for close to 50 people, but they’re not alone. Each one brings something with them. Not only do they have an instrument or two, but it’s what they can do with that instrument that brings the crowd in front of them. The opening concert for the Symphony Orchestra was held Friday, October 14 at White Concert Hall. The evening started out with the orchestra’s perforPhotos by Jordan Loomis, Washburn Review mance of Richard Wagner’s Symphony experience: The Washburn Symphony Orchestra held their opening concert October 14 at White Die Meistersinger Prelude. Concert Hall. The concert featured a performance of Mozart’s Symphony No. 14. With my limited knowledge of orchestral music, even I recog- was an example of classic sym- audience back after intermis- most exactly how the previous nized the piece. It was quick phony music. Last was the sion. The symphony produced movement ended and for a brief and played perfectly, leaving Molto allegro. This movement a sound familiar to a snake moment I wondered If it wasn’t the audience wanting more. quick paced right from the start. charmer, almost hypnotizing over. It was definitely a good After Chris Kelts thanked It seemed to have more excite- me and drawing me in to listen piece chosen for a grand finale, the audience and made correc- ment and made me think of the and want more. I felt like it told as it varied in style, pace, intentions to the nights program, it urgency to tell someone good a story and it was something sity constantly. It had a strong was time to start the four part news. different than what I expected finish, leaving the majority of piece of Mozart’s After a quick in symphony music. the audience on their feet for CONCERT Symphony No. 14. intermission, TchaiThe second movement, applause. “Allegro moderato, kovsky’s “Little Andantino marziale, quasi Overall, I enjoyed the conREVIEW Andante, Minuetto/ Russian,” or Sym- moderato played a slower less cert. There was familiar symTrio and Molto allegro” made phony No. 2. was slated to be intense sound than the previ- phony music, easy for the audiup the four movements. The performed. With my limited ous movement. I enjoyed the ence to relate to and the type of first of the movements, started musical background, names catchy melody from the wood- music you would expect. Howoff soft with strings. It incorpo- like Mozart and Wagner were winds and strings. ever, I was pleasantly surprised rated the other instruments at a familiar to me. This was a The third movement, by Tchaikovsky’s symphony slow pace but then later picked composer I hadn’t heard of. Scherzo: Allegro molto vivace No. 2. It was an entertaining up. Like Mozart, Tchaikovsky’s started quickly and immediate- evening and it didn’t cost me a For the Andante, it ap- symphony was broken up into ly picked up. I noticed a solid thing. peared to follow a round about four movements. fluidity in the piece. It ended direction while focusing on the The first of the movements abruptly, with one loud almost different instruments. It was a was the Andante sustention - al- “bang” sound. unique way to highlight each legro vivo. This was my favorThe final movement of Kelly Hurla is a sohpomore section. ite of the night. It started off the night was the Moderato as- mass media major. Reach her Next, the Minuetto/Trio bold, a good way to bring the sai - allegro vivo. It started al- at kelly.hurla@washburn.edu
“Pearl Jam Twenty” premiers on PBS Ryan Hodges
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This is not your typical “Behind the Music” story. The tale begins with tragedy and follows a band through its rebirth and its meteoric rise to the highest levels of success and then its staunch refusal to either “burn out or fade away.” “Pearl Jam Twenty” directed by Cameron Crowe (“Fast Times At Ridgemont High,” “Almost Famous” and “Vanilla Sky”) premieres on PBS at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 as part of the “American Masters” series and repeats at 1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Additionally, Pearl Jam’s appearance on Austin City Limits from 2009 will be shown at 11 p.m. Oct. 22. The documentary tracks the band from its Phoenix-like birth through its ‘90s growth and success and into a mature band comfortable with its place in the world. Pearl Jam’s origin story begins with the March 19, 1990, heroin overdose of Andrew Wood, singer for up-andcoming Seattle band Mother Love Bone. Following Wood’s overdose, guitarist Stone Gossard and bass player Jeff Ament went on a musical hiatus and were only drawn back into the musical fold by Wood’s former
roommate, Chris Cornell, singer in the band Soundgarden. Cornell had written a pair of songs in tribute to Wood and wanted Wood’s former bandmates to record them. The three, along with Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron and guitarist Mike McCready, who had been recently added to the Gossard/Ament camp, recorded “Reach Down” and “Say Hello 2 Heaven” for what would become the band Temple of The Dog’s self-titled album. As companions to Crowe’s documentary, the band has also recently released a sountrack album and book, both also entitled “Pearl Jam Twenty.” The soundtrack features 29 live, rare and previously unreleased tracks that span the band’s complete history. Highlights of the album include a performance of “Alive” from the band’s second-ever concert on Dec. 22, 1990, at Seattle’s Moore Theatre. The band, then known as Mookie Blaylock, already exudes the passion and intensity that would serve them so well in years to come. Another standout track is a cover of Neil Young’s “Walk With Me.” The two songs, recorded 20 years apart, perfectly encapsulate the band, its music and
its history. The book serves as a pictorial timeline of the band and features interviews with the band, as well as friends such as Pete Townshend, Bruce Springsteen, Bono and Neil Young. The one aspect of the band’s history that both the film and book fail to adequately address is “the drummer situation.” In a series of events worthy of Spinal Tap, the band ran through five drummers in the span of eight years. The movie tackles the subject in a flippant tone and a scene that involves Godzilla rising from the sea to consume an unsuspecting drummer. The book features interviews with the band’s first drummer, Dave Krusen, who left the band shortly after the recording of their debut album “Ten” and his temporary replacement Matt Chamberlin. Both drummers detail their time with the band and their reasons for leaving. However, there is a large blank from the time Dave Abbruzzese joined the band in late 1991 through his abrupt departure in late 1994. It is clear that there is still some bad blood between the band and Abbruzzese, who is neither heard from nor spoken about in the film and the book. The exit of Abbruzzese’s replacement, Jack Irons, is also a sensitive subject for the band. Joining the band for the first time at 1994’s Bridge School Benefit Concert, Irons played a critical role in both the band’s formation and their evolution. It was Irons, who had formerly played with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who passed along a tape of instrumental demos that Gossard, Ament and McCready were working on to his San Diego surfing buddy Eddie Vedder. Vedder wrote lyrics
Media blitz: Along with a Cameron Crowe-directed documentary, Pearl Jam is celebrating their 20th anniversary with a book and soundtrack album. “Pearl Jam Twenty” will premiere at 8 p.m. Oct. 21 on local PBS stations. and sang over those instrumentals for what would eventually become the songs “Alive,” “Once” and “Footsteps.” While not spending too much time on the subject in the film, Irons details the mental health problems that led him to abruptly quit the band just prior to their 1998 U.S. tour in the accompanying book. Pearl Jam came full circle in 1998 when Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron, who had played on some of the band’s earliest instrumental demos and worked with members of the band in Temple of the Dog, became a permanent member of the band. “Pearl Jam Twenty” doesn’t spend as much time covering the band’s second half as it does their first, but the emotional impact of the last 10 years is still felt. The highlight of the last 10 years of the band focuses on the tragedy at the Roskilde Festival in 2000 during which nine fans were crushed to death during the band’s performance. The band openly discusses their grief and how it has affected every move they have made in the last 10 years. The band
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PJ20: Pearl Jam celebrated 20 years of making music at the PJ20 festival, held Sept. 3 and 4 at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, WI. The festival also featured Mudhoney, The Strokes, Queens of the Stone Age and a Temple of the Dog reunion with Chris Cornell. members have clearly matured by this point and the mood is definitely reflective of that. Amidst this grief, the band is shown playing their 10th anniversary show on Oct. 22, 2000, in Las Vegas. While always a “political” band, a performance of the song “Bu$hleaguer” from 2002’s Riot Act album, shows an antagonism between then band and its audience. Captured during a April 30, 2003, performance at Uniondale, N.Y., Vedder appears onstage wearing a sparkly silver jacket and wearing a George W. Bush mask. Vedder removes and mask and places it on a microphone stand, giving the effigy a cigarette as well as several swigs from a bottle of wine. The disapproving boos from the crowd are clearly heard and Vedder shrugs it all off by saying, “You
didn’t like that one?” Ultimately, “Pearl Jam Twenty” is about the fans that have stuck by a band through 20 years of tragedy, controversy and triumph. Crowe, who has known the band since its earliest days, has produced a love letter to Pearl Jam and its music. In addition to the book and soundtrack which are currently available, “Pearl Jam Twenty” will be released through retail on blu-ray and DVD starting October 25.
Ryan Hodges is junior social work major. Reach him at ryan.hodges@washburn.edu
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Arts and Entertainment • Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Looking Glass hosts Tattoo-ween Whitney Eastwood
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Tattoo-ween, hosted by Looking Glass Tattoo and Gallery, will be held Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. at Blackbird Espresso Bar and Bistro, located in Fleming Place Shopping Center, 4025 S.W. 10th Ave. Looking Glass is a local tattoo shop owned by Judith and Danny White. Judith is a tattoo artist and her husband, Danny, is the studio manager. Looking Glass is located at 2110 S.W. Brandywine Lane. Most of the artwork is custom drawn by Judith or one of the other two artists. Chris Lyon, from Spokane, Wash., has been inking professionally since 2003 and joined the Look-
ing Glass team in 2010. Kent Smith is Judith’s apprentice. White is in high demand with her clients and fans, so her appointments are booked months in advance during her scheduled appointment days. Her last appointment day was Oct. 15 and she will be scheduling another appointment day soon. Clients can walk in
or call to make appointments with Lyon or Smith at any time. The cost for White’s or Lyon’s tattoos is generally $100 per hour, cover-ups or re-workings cost $150 per hour, and Smith charges $80 per hour while he is an apprentice.
The Tattoo-ween event is a combination celebration of Looking Glass’s seven year anniversary and Halloween costume party. Blackbird will serve a Halloween themed coffee and cocktail menu, as well as its regular menu and pastries. For best costumes, Looking Glass
will entertain the party guests with its music, which is a mix of Motown, funk, rock, and pop. Echo Lake, a favorite of the people of Looking Glass, also performed at Looking Glass’s Love Stuck Valentine’s Party. The band’s CD, “3445 B,” can be purchased from iTunes or Looking Glass or at the Tattooween party for $5. Looking Glass hours are noon to 7 p.m. on TuesdaysSaturdays. Anyone interested is encouraged to stop in to meet the artists and owners and check out the shop and artwork.
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Topekans are welcoming back an old favorite in Chinese cuisine this month. Hong Kong Buffet in North Topeka is currently in its sixth year of business. After being closed for remodeling during the past three and a half months, the business is open again. More food and more space are some of the most prominent changes in the restaurant. “We now have room for 28 items on the hot bar and 20 in the cold bar,” said Wei Lin, the owner’s son and employee of Hong Kong Buffet. The restaurant has added
Whitney Eastwood is a senior mass media major. Reach her at jessica.eastwood@washburn.edu.
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carryout from the buffet table, as well. For a set price, they’re able to get whatever they can fit into the to-go box provided. For those planning on getting something off the menu that’s already available on the buffet, they could save a couple bucks by getting it in the to-go box. While they currently do not offer a student discount, they do offer a half price buffet for 4 to 10-year-olds, while children younger than 4 years old eat free.
Kelly Hurla is a sophomore mass media major. Reach her at kelly. hurla@washburn.edu
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many new items to the buffet and plans to add these items to the menu soon, as well. The Hong Kong Buffet offers an inviting and distinguished atmosphere. “We only had half of this space before,” said Lin. “All new tables and chairs are also a main addition.” With these new changes, there are still things that haven’t changed at Hong Kong Buffet. They’re still open seven days a week and business hours have remained the same, from 11 a.m. to 10 pm. The lunch buffet is offered daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $6.29. The dinner buffet runs from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for $7.99. Patrons are still able to get
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will give away $200, $100 and $50 gift certificates, and Looking Glass T-shirts. A raffle for one of White’s original works of art, “Luna,” will also be held. Artwork by White, Lyon, and Smith will be on display for the event. Echo Lake, a local band,
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Grand re-opening: The Hong Kong Buffet, currently in its sixth year of operation, is re-opening its doors following nearly four months of renovations. The changes have nearly doubled the restaurant’s space.
Having already published books and shorts stories as far back as 1971 in Kansas University’s literary magazine “The Cottonwood,” Professor Tom Averill, Washburn writer-in -residence, recently saw the release of his new novel “Rode.” “It’s a little bit of a coming of age,” said Averill. “It’s a little bit of a love story all the way through and it’s an adventure story.” The basis for the novel comes from the song “Tennessee Stud,” originally performed by Jimmy Driftwood in the late 1950’s before being covered by the likes of Johnny Cash and the Grammy Award-winning version by Eddie Arnold. Averill first heard the song at the 1973 Walnut Music Festival in Winfield, and the song stuck with him. “I sang it as a lullaby, because it was long and rhythmic and there was only one murder, to my children,” said Averill. “I knew the song so well, and I’d always liked the song and it had a great plot to it I just thought it would make a nice novel.” Since most people are able to hear the various versions of “Tennessee Stud” on the Internet and through several other
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New novel: Washburn writer-inresidence Thomas Averill recently released his new novel, “Rode.” Averill based his story on the song “Tennessee Stud.”
outlets, Averill had to find a way to still make his “antiWestern” significant and enjoyable to readers. “It’s like something that’s not about what happens,” said Averill. “It’s about how it happens, which is always more interesting than what [happens].” For research, Averill traveled the route of the song from Tennessee to Mexico, even stopping by Conway, Ark., to look over Jimmy Driftwood’s papers. “Rode” also allowed Averill to combine writing with his interest in history by reading about the American West and its history. With a career spanning as long as Averill’s, he has noticed how his writing has changed
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over the decades. “I leave more out,” said Averill. “I enjoy a good plot more than I did when I started writing. I have more of a sense of humor than I did when I first started writing, and I’m probably better at just physical detail and letting it carry a story or a sentence or a scene than I used to be.” Though Averill had no intention of becoming a teacher, he sees no difference between his teaching and writing jobs. “I think if you think of yourself as a teacher who writes, then the writing seems like just a hobby or something you do on the side,” said Averill. “If you think of yourself as a writer who’s teaching, then you tend to get into that attitude that you’re a slave to your day job and you’re this writer who’s trapped in this teaching world.” Averill enjoys writing and teaching because he thinks they reflect off each other, even when he is participating in his classes’ writing exercises. “Sometimes I’ll solve problems I’m having in my writing when I’m talking to students in class about dialogue or plot or something, and I do writing in class,” said Averill.
Sam Sayler is a sophomore English major. Reach him at samuel.sayler@ washburn.edu.
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