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Homecoming Ball: Nominees for the 2011 homecoming king and queen attend the Washburn homecoming ball on Monday night. The 10 finalists to be voted on by the student body were announced during the ball. Students were selected based on their involvement in campus activities and the community and for high academic achievement.

Candidates are chosen for Homecoming Kate Fechter

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Washburn school pride was in high gear Monday night as students dressed to the nines and awaited the announcement of the 2011 nominations for homecoming king and queen. The nominations and candidates were announced during the annual homecoming ball in the Memorial Union. This year’s homecoming theme is “Fear the Bod,” in conjunction with Halloween. Some of the highlights of the ball for students included dancing under black lights surrounded by fog. Jessica Neumann, director of student activities and greek life, kicked off the announcement of the candidates. Neumann commented on the size of the ball’s turnout. “We are super excited to see so many people dancing,” said Neumann. “This is the largest turnout to a homecoming ball since I’ve been here.” Student or-

ganizations nominate students for Homecoming Court candidacy and then the list is narrowed down to 10 candidates. The 24 students who had been nominated by organizations took the stage. Then the 10 candidates who had been selected for homecoming king and queen were announced. Claire Crawford is a junior social work and Spanish major, and was nominated by the Dancing Blues. Crawford is the vice president of Delta Gamma and has been very active in volunteering in organizations like: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity and Brewster Place. Ashley Persinger, nominated by Beta Alpha Psi, is a senior accounting and finance major. Persinger is president of that organization and is also the treasurer for Circle K, as well as being a member of Phi Kappa Phi and a recipient of many scholarships. Daphne Phillips is a senior mass media major and was nominated by the Mortar Board, an organization of which she is the communications director. She is also on the student media board and community and alumni director for the leadership institute on campus, in addition to being a vol-

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unteer at organizations like TARC. Brooke Rollison was nominated by Bod Squad. The junior mass media major is a senator for WSGA and a resident assistant for residential living. She is also the communications director the leadership institute, a cocaptain for the Dancing Blues and volunteers with animals. Joni Wiley is the president of Alpha Phi and was nominated by the Future Alumni Network. A senior social work major, Wiley was named the 2011 Greek Woman of the Year and is interning at the Kansas Children’s Service League, in addition to extensive volunteer work. The homecoming king candidates are just as involved as their female counterparts. Senior corporate communications major Blake Bryant was nominated by Sigma Phi Epsilon. For that fraternity he is the vice president of programming and membership development and has done much volunteering in the community, including: Easter Seals Capper Foundation, Race Against Breast Cancer and 20 Under 40 selection committee. John Henderson was nominated by Delta Gamma and is a senior English education major. He is president of Alpha Delta and an officer on many other student organizations, and has also been involved with Americorps

and the American Diabetes Association. David Hrabik was nominated by Beta Alpha Psi, an organization for which he serves as vice president. A senior accounting and finance major, he is treasurer for Mortar Board and involved in a number of other clubs on campus, in addition to being a resident assistant for Washburn University Residential Living. Senior Brett Johnson was nominated by Zeta Tau Alpha and is a senior kinesiology major. Johnson is the student affairs advisor for WSGA and pledge educator for Kappa Sigma, for whom he has done volunteer work, as well as doing volunteer work with other organizations. Jason Kealy is a junior criminal justice major and was nominated by the criminal justice association, of which he is the president. Kealy will be pledging Delta Chi and has been active in volunteering on and off campus, and has been a reserve police officer. Voting for homecoming court will continue through Friday at 1 p.m. Students can vote on my.washburn.edu. The winning candidates will be crowned on Saturday during the Homecoming Football game.

More powerful than a locomotive, the Washburn University Lady Blues volleyball team added two more checks in the win column this past week. On Friday Oct. 21, WU took down heated rivals the University of Central Missouri Jennies 3-1. “We knew coming in we had to shut down their [middle hitters] and [outside hitters],” said Hillary Hughes,

junior outside hitter. “They took regional hosting from us last year and that was a huge blow to us. We came back this year, we just want to kill them for that.” Last night, WU continued their winning ways with a 3-0 victory over the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats. UCM played a close match, but they were unable to keep up with WU thanks to junior outsider hitter Hillary Hughes’s 17 kills.

The Bearcats may have kept the score close as each set began, but the Lady Blues took little time to gain and extend each lead with scores of 25-18 25-15, and 25-20 with senior middle and outside hitter Mollie Lacy leading kills at 14 on her birthday, giving her the third highest attack percentage in WU history. “Our ball control was good initially,” said Coach Chris Herron. “We were in system, so our hitting percentage was way up. Our offense was roll-

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Kill Machine: junior outside hitter Hillary Hughes attacks against UCM. The Lady Blues took down the Jennies 3-1.

Kate Fechter is a junior art major. She can be reached at kate.fechter-stamper@ washburn.edu.

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Chinese tie-dye inspires student

Natalie Wang’s senior art exhibit “West Meets East” is currently on display in the Art building, until this Friday, Oct. 28. Inspired to try a different form of tie-dyeing while visiting her in-laws in China, Wang added some of her newly found art to her senior show. She had been experimenting with silk dyeing for four years before taking this trip to China, and when she found out they way they tie-dye is completely different from the way it’s done in America, she was instantly intrigued. “I instantly became fascinated with the Chinese culture after marrying a Chinese man,” said Wang. “Last summer I got really interested in [Chinese] art and wanted to see different things from American art.” Americans, while tie-dyeing, merely tie pieces of fabric together in various spots, dye it, then opens it up after it’s done drying. The result is colorful patterns that could not be created any other way. According to Wang, in China they use stitching to create the white lines that resist the dye and create the pattern, which could be anything. “I didn’t realize you could make actual animals or anything you want,” said Wang. “America kind of lost that step.” Wang decided to incorporate Chinese culture into her art since she was using a Chinese medium and chose to do some Chinese zodiac signs. She didn’t want to just replicate the generic zodiac signs so she did research so her paintings wouldin’t in turn be generic. “I thought it was very important to tie the culture into the patterns so it’s not just the Zodiac animals,” said Wang. “I researched the Chinese folk art patterns and incorporated that into the design, and they look flat because they are like Chinese paper-cuts.” As an art education major, Wang’s exhibit includes many different forms of art, from throughout her college career at Washburn. Art education

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Wednesday, Oct. 26

Homecoming royalty candidate voting (students only) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., main level, Memorial Union (runs through Friday, with online voting ending 1 p.m. Friday) Top hat decorating contest: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., main level, Memorial Union Scorch on the porch: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Memorial Union “The Social History of the Vampire”: 7 p.m., Henderson 112 Thursday, Oct. 27

Top hats voting and WUBay auction: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (also runs Friday) WU chef cake decorating challenge: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., lower level, Memorial Union WU String Orchestra concert: 7:30 p.m., White Concert Hall, Garvey Fine Arts Center Yell Like Hell pep rally: 7:30 p.m., Lee Arena, Petro Allied Heath Center Friday, Oct. 28

Homecoming royalty candidate voting (students only) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., main level, Memorial Union (online voting also ends at 1 p.m.)

Jordan Loomis

WASHBURN REVIEW

Every year, Washburn University dedicates one week to the homecoming candidacy and ceremony, and during that week, a variety of celebratory events take place. Whether it be the top hat decorating contest, the Ichabod Race or the homecoming parade, one event in particular always stands out to the student body— Washburn University’s annual Greek life competition “Yell like Hell.” Sponsored by the Washburn Student Government Association, the “Yell like Hell” competition is a series of synchronized dances between the members of the greek community. This year, like the previous years, the fraternities and sororities paired up. One of those pairings is the fraternity Alpha Delta with the sorority Zeta Tau Alpha. Hunter Showalter, a freshman nursing major from Alpha Delta, believes that every aspect of the competition has been fun so far. With a constant practice regime, Showalter says “Yell like Hell has really been a great experience.” Margeaux Seymour, a sophomore psychology major from Zeta Tal Alpha, agrees with Showalter.

“The competition is supposed to be a collaboration of creative ideas between the fraternity and sorority,” said Seymour. “I’ve really enjoyed working on those ideas with my group this year.”

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Both Showalter and Seymour have been working hard with their combined group practicing in the Fairlawn Mall’s Dance Studio. Another pairing consist of the fraternity Kappa Sigma and the sorority Delta Gamma, who, like Alpha Delta and Zeta Tal Alpha, have also been hard at work. Jared Dechant, an undecided freshman from Kappa Sigma, thinks that “Yell like Hell” has been a great experience. “I’ve really enjoyed being able to get to know the

Delta Gamma girls better,” said Dechant. Bradi Jensen, a sophomore nursing major from Delta Gamma, also agrees with her group partner. “It’s been a lot of fun getting to know our homecoming partners,” said Jensen. “I hope it all plays off in the end and that everyone has fun.” Jensen is especially excited to see the other routines. Don’t expect the competition to be limited to only Washburn University students though—Topeka High School will also be attending. The Cruz Line under the direction of Sal Cruz consist of both junior high and high school students who have performed at “Yell like Hell” every year. All fraternities and sororities at Washburn University have spent weeks in preparation for the eagerly anticipated competition that they hope will entertain the student body. “Yell Like Hell” will take place tomorrow night on Oct. 27 in Lee Arena from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

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

history of vampires Whitney Eastwood

dissertation writing, Prasch began doing film commentaries. His first project was the changWith Halloween lurking ing trends in blood sucking. He around the corner, the Wash- focused on movies like “Buffy burn University History De- the Vampire Slayer,” “Interpartment plans to exhibit one of view With the Vampire” and the most infamous creatures of Coppola’s “Dracula.” the night. “The sheer longevity of Thomas Prasch, Washburn the vampire means that we can History Department chair, will use vampire representations to be giving his annual lecture to- trace the shifting concerns of night, entitled “The History of pop culture,” said Prasch. Vampires.” According to Prasch, the Prasch has been doing images of vampires have shiftthe lecture every year since he ed since the 1990s. Recently, started at Washburn vampires are no University as a prolonger lone outCONCERT fessor in 1997. The siders hiding from REVIEW presentation will humans. Rather, trace the history of they have become the evolving vampire image a full-fledged subculture with from Lord Byron’s vampire in rules for interacting with out1816 English literature to to- siders. day’s vampire television shows The presentation will be and movies like “True Blood” tonight, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. in and “Twilight.” Prasch will Henderson 112. Due to the viosupplement his information lent and sexual nature of most with film clips. vampire films, the presentation “The image of vampire con- is for adults only. stellates three key motifs: a fascination with the exotic ‘other,’ the promiscuous character of modern urban life and sexual exchanges,” said Prasch. Prasch has long been interested in how the shifting image of the vampire corresponds to Graphic by Cameron Hughes, Washburn Review changing cultural circumstanc- Whitney Eastwod is a senior Enges while still preserving the lish major. Reach her at jessica. three key motifs. eastwood@washburn.edu. As a distraction during his WASHBURN REVIEW

GRE workshop: 1 to 2 p.m., Henderson 205 Halloween Makeup: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Memorial Union, C-Store lobby Hallo-WU-een costume contest: 2 p.m., Memorial Union, Stauffer Commons Saturday, Oct. 29

Phi Delta Theta alumni board tailgate: 10 a.m., North of Moore Bowl Phi Delta Theta open house: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1810 S.W. Mulvane Ave. Homecoming parade: 10 a.m., Washburn University campus Leadership Institute tailgate party: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Memorial Union lawn Student Recreation and Wellness Center tailgate: 11 a.m. Criminal justice tailgate: 11:30 a.m., north side of Yager Stadium Alumni Association tailgate: 11:30 a.m., Memorial Union lawn, north of Yager Stadium Football vs. Fort Hays State University (Homecoming): 1 p.m., Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl Sunday, Oct. 30

Fall choral concert: 3 p.m., White Concert Hall, Garvey Fine Arts Center Monday, Oct. 31

“Effect” Michael D. Allen— Opening senior BFA exhibition: 5 to 8 p.m., John R. Adams Gallery WU Art Building (also runs Tuesday)

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Hats off: Washburn’s student organizations prepared an array of “Fear the Bod” themed top hats for the Washburn Top Hat Competition, as part of Homecoming. The hats were voted on during the WU Ball and the winners will be announced Friday and auctioned off as part of WUBAY.

Top hat competition maintains popularity Michael Vander Linden WASHBURN REVIEW

When looking at the Ichabod logo, one notices many objects. First, the long stride of the Ichabod represents enthusiasm and courage. He is truthful and knowledgeable, as shown by the book in his hand. Finally, he is courteous and democratic as shown by tipping his top hat as he walks by. This top hat has been a part of the graphic design since 1934. However, it was not until 2002 when Denise Ottinger, vice president of student life, came up with the idea to have a top hat decorating contest. The first year had about 40 partici-

pants and since then, they have had at least that number of hats in the competition. Vickie Baer, secretary to Ottinger, takes a big part in organizing this event. “This event is sponsored by a homecoming committee that is made up of 25-30 various organizations around campus,” said Baer. To be eligible for the competition, the teams must sign up and turn in their forms to the student life office. Once they are provided with a hat, they may decorate it based on a Washburn Ichabod theme or the official homecoming theme. This years is “Fear the Bod.” Once Monday rolled

around, the hats were due, and the judging began. “Judging is based on originality, color, creativity, craftsmanship, durability, and use of theme,” said Baer. The judges not only give points based on their opinions, they also give plaques to special sections. These include: most creative, best homecoming theme and best Washburn spirit. In addition to the judge’s vote, the community has the ability to vote in the form of penny votes. Whenever the hats are on display, typically from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the week of homecoming, students and community members can put

marketing major, leadership minor, is to get international students involved on campus. “Most students are here for one year, and I want them to experience authentic American culture,” said Wu. She has been a part of the club for two years. “During my first semester, I didn’t get involved with many campus activities,” said Wu. “I-club helped me get more involved on campus.” International students will be sharing their culture during “The Celebration of Culture” on Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. in White Concert Hall. “The Celebration of Culture” is I-club’s biggest event. “There is a fashion show, magic show, singing, Indian and Ko-

rean dance.” Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Students who attend will get a free T-shirt and refreshments are provided. This is the club’s 10th year anniversary and they will be holding a logo contest open to all students. The winner will be announced during the event. “It is a good opportunity for international students to show off their talents and culture,” said Wu. “I want students to have good memories when they go back.”

I-Club kicks off logo contest

Niel Thompson

WASHBURN REVIEW

The Washburn International Club is an organization dedicated to building fiendships and understanding between students of different cultures. There are members from 36 different nations from around the world. “These are students who are very enthusiastic, and they want to share their culture and be involved at Washburn and be leaders when they return to their own countries,” said Kelly McClendon, lecturer and coordinator. “They’re embracing globalization.” The main objective of Iclub’s current president, Bin Bin Wu, junior accounting and

Graphic by Cameron Hughes, Washburn Review

Niel Thompson is a junior theater major. Reach him at niel. thompson@washburn.edu.

money into the jars correlated with each hat. The top three get point totals as well. The overall winners, including first, second and third, will receive plaques for their efforts and creativeness. However, the hats go to a greater cause as well. “Throughout the week, a silent auction goes on for each hat that is created,” said Baer. “The accumulation of all of this money is directly donated to the United Way of Greater Topeka. There is the option of buying them outright for a $50 price at WUBAY. Baer and Ottinger do not only help organize this activity, but also participate in the

event. “Typically, we focus on the homecoming theme that is designated for that year,” said Baer. “But sometimes, it is just the idea that we can work best off of.” In fact, along with Ottinger’s ideas, Baer takes four to six hours to put together a hat to submit for the competition. “We love supporting all of Washburn’s activities,” said Baer. “But putting together a good hat is also something we love to do.” Michael Vander Linden is a freshman mass media major. Reach him at michael.vanderlinden@washburn.edu.

News • Wednesday, October 26, 2011

WU Ball

Professor takes long road to WU

Rob Burkett

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Having a ball: Students dance through black lights, fog machines and laser lights. These effects were some of the highlights of the Washburn Homecoming Ball on Monday night. The Washburn Room was packed with dancing students throughout the evening. The candidates for homecoming king and queen were also announced during the ball.

From eastern Texas to south of the border to Washburn, Wally Thompson has traveled a long and winding road that has finally landed him in the Sunflower State. For Thompson, life started in Tyler, Texas, where his parents both grew up. His father became a career member of the United States Air Force. As a result, according to Thompson, he was raised all over the world, but still lived his high school years in east Texas. Eventually after his parents retired to San Antonio, Thompson followed them. However, upon graduation from high school, Thompson embarked on a way of life that many youth took in those days. With the mandatory draft still in effect at that point, Thompson made a choice. “[For] my generation, if you could see lightning and hear thunder, you went into the military,” said Thompson. “We didn’t have a choice. In the draft, a huge percentage of people were given the choice of [going] to the military or [going] to jail. I chose the Navy and avoided the draft that way.” After serving his time in the military, Thompson went back to school. Having completed the first year and a half of classwork, he was taking his last required English course. “I had never really liked English before, but I had a great professor,” said Thompson. “He encouraged me to get a degree in English. So I went to Stephen F. Austin University as an English major. Within a year, I had a family to support. So how do you support a family with an English degree? Well, you teach.” Thompson at one point had thought about getting involved in some sort of social work and through his studies had come to be taught that teaching in effect was giving back to the community. As a result, Thompson became quickly involved in the teaching profession. “I graduated and then went to San Antonio and got a job and taught for a few years before taking some time off,” said Thompson. For 10 years after that

Photo by Rob Burkett, Washburn Review

Happy to be here: Wally Thompson has led an adventurous life on his path to the English department here at Washburn University. At one point, Thompson served as an English instructor in Mexico. Thompson pursued a career path in other fields that ranged from working as a consultant to AT&T to working in the social work field to running a tourism business in Mexico. “I learned to ride a motorcycle and I went crazy,” said Thompson. “I left the consultant job to start a business taking tourists through Mexico on motorcycles. It was a lot of fun, I didn’t make a whole lot of money, but it was a lot of fun.” Thompson then decided to take a look at his career path future at that point, considering his background of social work. According to Thompson, there was no real choice, he wanted to go back to teaching. “I picked up a job as an English teacher at the school I had left until I went to Mexico,” said Thompson. Thompson then ventured south across the border to take on a teaching position at a school there. For three years, he taught fifth and sixth grade in Mexico. “I went from teaching eleventh grade English to teaching fifth graders that couldn’t speak English,” said Thompson. “That was a cultural shock. They do schooling differently. A lot of things are different there.” The school he taught at was considered the “American school” and was where privileged students went. The only

reason that he came back was a result of Mexican politics. The president at the time left office, taking every peso he could out of the national treasury on his way out. As a result, the value of the currency fell dramatically. The resulting impact on his standard of living forced him to return to the United States. “One month I was making $1,000 a month, which I could live comfortably on,” said Thompson. “The next day, it was $500.” After returning, Thompson went back to work in the Texas public school system, teaching middle school science along the border. About that time, Thompson started to think about the end of his career. His passion for teaching brought him to the decision to spend his remaining working years teaching teachers. That decision took him to the University of TexasBrownsville to work through the masters program. That decision in turn led him to Texas A&M University where he then began his doctoral work. While at TAMU, he became a teaching assistant for three years. As that wound down, a position came open to become a lecturer back at UT-Brownsville. He spent four semesters there until the position was erased due to budget cuts. When the position dis-

appeared, Thompson began searching again and came upon his current position at Washburn. Currently, Thompson holds a lecturer position in the education department but is committed to staying at the university. “I really like it here,” said Thompson. “Its just the right size, and you have what appears to be a highly motivated student body. They want to be here at this university, and they want to be successful. I’m really impressed with the quality of the [education department] program. Its different than any education program I’ve seen, and its much more thorough in its preparation of teachers, what we call pre-service teachers. So really, I’m learning a lot and growing as a professional.” In coming to Kansas, Thompson’s friends back home advised him that the sunflower state wouldn’t be anything like Texas. According to them, Kansas was flat, windy and brown. “When I came here for the interview, I drove in from Kansas City,” said Thompson. “It was beautiful, with rolling hills, woods and pine trees. The people here are incredibly friendly. I’m having a good experience here.” Rob Burkett is a senior mass media major. He can be reached at robert.burkett@ washburn.edu.

Kappa Alpha Theta adopts CASA as beneficiary Whitney Eastwood

WASHBURN REVIEW

Washburn’s Kappa Alpha Theta sorority held several events Oct. 17 to 21 to support their chosen philanthropy, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Theta had a table set up in Memorial Union all week. They were selling t-shirts for

$10, cookies and buttons for $1 and hair flowers for $2. Monday, they did tie-dye on the Memorial Union lawn and had a speaker from CASA who spoke about the history of the organization and how the community can get involved. Tuesday, Theta held a kite-flying event on the Memorial Union lawn. Friday was a big event. The sorority held a taco feed in the

College Hill Apartment lobby. The cost was $5 for all-youcan-eat tacos. Pop and baked goods were an extra charge. “The taco feed went great,” said Betsy Sloop, Kappa Alpha Theta chapter president. “A lot of people from the Topeka community came out to support, as well as the Washburn student and Greek communities.” CASA is an association

that has court appointed volunteers. The volunteers are trained to help and advocate for abused and neglected children. Their job is also to make sure the children don’t become invisible in an overburdened system and unhelpful foster homes. Last year, more than 75,000 CASA volunteers helped 240,000 abused and neglected children find safe and perma-

nent homes. “CASA is a great organization because it allows children to have a voice in the court systems,” said Sloop. “It helps children have someone stable in their life that helps get them where they need to be to have a safe and happy life.” During their CASA fundraising week, Kappa Alpha Theta raised almost $1,200. For

more information or to donate to the cause visit their website www.CASAforchildren.org.

Whitney Eastwood is a senior English major. She can be reached at jessica.eastwood@ washburn.edu.

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Ghosts and ghouls will be out in force for Halloween. The Review wants to know what kind of festive wear we’ll see you in...

Pizza, Perry and a whole lot of nothing

“What are you going to be for Halloween?” “I would like to be David Bowie, circa 1970”

“I’m actually being a farmer for Halloween” Jacob Meyer, senior art, graphic design

Hannah Figgs, freshman undecided

“I’m Luigi”

“I’m Mario” Louie Cortez, freshman computer info. science

“I think being a bonsai tree for Halloween would be sweet”

Zach Glenn, freshman computer info. science

“I’m just gonna be myself!” Grace Roberts, sophomore human services

Gackford Merlson, truant rooster

Graphic by Maggie Pilcher, Washburn Review

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R o o s t e r i e Mike Goehring is a junior mass media major. Reach him at michael.goehring@washburn.edu.

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Rob Burkett

WASHBURN REVIEW

Halloween is just around the corner, and the costume contest is already underway. For the last few weeks, the Republican party has been participating in the tradition that usually takes place every time there is presidential election approaching with no sitting president. In what can only be referred to as a bunch of clowns arguing over things that range from the relevant to the absurd, the field has dressed up and gone to debate season. That’s right folks, its time for the least sexiest mud wrestling contest on earth. With such distinguished members of the conservative spectrum of politics, like Mitt Romney and Rick Perry, throwing dirt over the issue of illegal immigration, what more could you ask for? Perry, as many will remember, is the governor of Texas, a state that has, according to the San Antonio Express-News, an estimated 1.7 million illegal immigrants currently residing within its borders. So, of course, with this kind of track record, Romney decided to question Perry’s record on the issue of immigration and border security. Perry has historically been a moderate on the issue of illegal immigrants. He famously supported a Texas bill that extended in-state tuition prices to children of illegal immigrants Perry has also referred to the building of a wall across the southern border of the country as “idiocy.” Perry’s comeback to all of this? Instead of pivoting to what he thinks is a way to fix the issue, he pointed to an incident reported in 2006 by The Boston Globe. In that article, it was found that Romney, while serving as governor of Massachusetts, employed a lawn care service that turned out to have just one of its four employees able to work legally in the country. Almost a full year after the article broke, Romney finally fired the company. Romney claims to have never inquired about the legal status of the employees, that really is besides the point. The two candidates that many believe will be the leading choices in the Republican party decided to play the “any dirt you can throw, I can throw better” defense. I am not so naive to believe that the process of weeding out the fringe candidates and figuring out who these candidates really are won’t come without some contentious discussion.

That said, can we please stick to the script and talk about something that might actually matter? While he will never be seriously considered for president, at least former-Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, has a platform which he articulates well, even if it’s just a slightly updated regurgitation of his original “Contract With America.” Gingrich’s only fault is that he is too smart for his own good. While Perry and Romney try to outdo each other in the contest of who can be more relatable to the average voter, Gingrich is doing what he does best, attempting to show how smart and over qualified he is to be president. While this is probably true, it won’t win him too many points in a popularity contest. As some like to say, “no one likes the know-it-all.” Then we come to the candidate who has been a tale of two minds. Herman Cain, former head of Godfather’s Pizza, has been questioned on a variety of issues. Apparently, along with a 9-9-9 plan, which, it turns out, is a 9-0-9 plan, Cain is following the “why answer it right the first time when I can look stupid?” playbook. The 9-9-9 plan, for those who don’t know, is Cain’s economic plan, which outlines a 9 percent sales tax, 9 percent federal income tax and 9 percent corporate tax. While this sounds good, what Cain failed to mention is that if someone lives at or below the poverty line, under his plan, a person wouldn’t have to pay any federal income tax. While this is not necessarily a bad thing, it might have been good to mention at the start. Cain’s economic plan isn’t the only house of horrors that has led him up to this point. On the issue of abortion, Cain claimed originally that he was opposed to abortion under any circumstances. After making such a strong statement that surely engendered love from the conservative base of the Republican party, Cain then turned around and during an interview on CNN’s “Piers Morgan,” claimed that “It gets down to the family. And whatever they decide, they decide. I shouldn’t have to tell them what decision to make for such a sensitive issue.” So, on the one hand, he is hardcore pro-life, and on the other, he is intimating a pro-choice stance? Perhaps he should clarify his position. So, these are the candidates for the nomination for president from the republican party. As Halloween approaches, I’m not sure I know what’s more frightening, the sugar shock from all that candy out there or the lack of intelligence, character and integrity on display. So to all you voters out there, “Trick-orTreat!”

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

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News & Opinion • Wednesday, October 26, 2011

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY, OCT. 26

FRIDAY, OCT. 28

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Homecoming royalty candidate voting (students only), main level, Memorial Union. (Info: 670-1723)

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mulvane Art Museum, Garvey Fine Arts Center, 17th St. and Jewell Ave. (Info: 670-1124)

11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Scorch on the Porch: Oktoberfest, Memorial Union lawn. Food, live music and Washburn Bookstore sales. (Sponsored by Memorial Union offices) (Info: 670-1454)

11:30 a.m. Alumni Fellows luncheon, Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. Admission: $15 for members of the Alumni Association and $17 for non-members. (Sponsored by Washburn Alumni Association) (Reservations by Oct. 21; 670-1641)

10 a.m. – Noon, Phi Delta Theta Homecoming open house, 1810 SW Mulvane Ave. (Sponsored 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Top Hat decorating contest 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Top Hat decorating contest coin voting,* silent auction and wuBay auction, coin voting,* silent auction and wuBay auction, by Kansas Beta Chapter of Phi Delta Theta) (Info: 816-868-2426) main level, Memorial Union. (Info: 670-1723) main level, Memorial Union. (Info: 670-1723)

7 p.m. Don’t Fear the Mic, main floor, Mabee Library. Open mic competition for creativity, comedy, poetry, music, dance or drama. Participants may perform up to six minutes. Only Washburn students will be eligible for prizes. (Sponsored by Mabee Library) (Info: 670-1550)

1 p.m. Voting for Homecoming royalty candidates ends (students only) my.washburn.edu. 2 p.m. Living Learning Center 10th anniversary reception, lobby, Living Learning Center. Enjoy cake, punch and tours of all the residential living facilities. (Info: 670-1065)

10 a.m. Phi Delta Theta Homecoming tailgate, north side of Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl. (Sponsored by Kansas Beta Chapter of Phi Delta Theta) (Info: 816-868-2426) 1 – 4 p.m. Mulvane Art Museum, Garvey Fine Arts Center, 17th St. and Jewell Ave. (Info: 670-1124) 11 a.m. Leadership Institute tailgate, Leadership Institute tent, north side of Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl, for current students and alumni. (Sponsored by Washburn Leadership Institute) (Info: 670-2000) 11 a.m. Student Recreation and Wellness Center tailgate, SRWC tent, north side of Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl, for SRWC Hall of Fame inductees and former and current SRWC staff. (Info: 670-1314)

11 a.m. Washburn Alumni Association tailgate, 2 p.m. Hallo-WU-een costume contest, north side of Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Top Hat decorating contest Stauffer Commons, Memorial Union. (Sponsored Admission free for dues-paid members of the coin voting,* silent auction and wuBay auction, by Campus Activities Board) (Info: 670-1222) Alumni Association and $5 for non-members. main level, Memorial Union. (Info: 670-1723) (Sponsored by the Alumni Association) 5 – 7 p.m. Washburn After Hours and Top Hat (Info: 670-1641) 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Homecoming royalty auction, Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. candidate voting (students only), main level, (Sponsored by Washburn Alumni Association) 11:30 a.m. Criminal justice and legal studies Memorial Union. (Info: 670-1723) (Info: 670-1641) department tailgate, by the criminal justice banner, north side of Yager Stadium at Moore 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mulvane Art Museum, Garvey Bowl. (Sponsored by Criminal Justice Student Fine Arts Center, 17th St. and Jewell Ave. SATURDAY, OCT. 29 Association) (Info: 670-1411) (Info: 670-1124) 10 a.m. Homecoming parade around campus 1 p.m. Football: Ichabods vs. Fort Hays State 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Washburn Chef: Cake 17 TH ST. PARADE ROUTE University Tigers, Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl. Decorating Challenge, lower level, Memorial Homecoming royalty crowning during halftime. Union. (Sponsored by Washburn Student (Info: 670-BODS) Government Association) (Info: 670-1169)

THURSDAY, OCT. 27

7:30 p.m. Washburn Strings Orchestra concert, White Concert Hall, Garvey Fine Arts Center. (Info: 670-1511)

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7 p.m. Yell Like Hell pep rally, Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center. (Sponsored by Washburn Student Government Association) (Info: 670-1169)

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11:30 a.m. Criminal justice and legal studies department 40th anniversary celebration luncheon. (Invitation-only event) (Info: 670-1411)

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

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Going Deep: Senior quarterback Dane Simoneau unleashes a pass during a recent home game. Washburn went on the road last weekend falling in defeat to Northwest Missouri State University 52-28.

Lady Blues start slow, beat UNO

Bearcat Revenge: Mollie Lacy, senior right side hitter, attacks during the game against the University of Central Missouri. Lacy and her fellow Lady Blues won against UCM 3-1 on Friday then turned around Tuesday and defeated Northwest Missouri State University 3-0. Photo by Rob Burkett, Washburn Review

Continued from page 1 ing tonight. That’s the biggest thing.” Though the early goings of the match with the Bearcats had the Lady Blues on the ropes, Herron was never worried that his team might not come out on top. “I just felt like that we’re a better team,” said Herron. “As long as our ball control was

what it was, I felt comfortable with what we were doing.” As Herron has stated before, he firmly believes that every victory sees his team play poorly in certain areas, while ever loss has WU admirably holding their own and making the right moves. “You have to try to accentuate those things,” said Herron. “Winning’s always a lot more fun than losing.” According to Herron, what

really matters to him is when the team leaves the court feeling as though they put forth a great effort and gave a lot out of themselves. “I thought we played hard [last night],” said Herron. “The last two matches, I’ve been happy with the effort our team’s given. The four matches prior to that, I was not happy with the effort my team has given.” Going forth with the season, WU hits the road on Fri.

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Oct. 28 in Kirksville, Mo., facing the Truman State University Bulldogs. “It’s been a great season,” said Herron. “That’s a tough match. We’re just going to have to prepare well the next couple of days. Hopefully, we can continue on like we’ve been doing.” Sam Sayler is a sophomore English major. Reach him at samuel. sayler@washburn.edu

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WU drops first loss of season to Bearcats Mariauna Hernandez

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It’s been said that all good things must come to an end.Unfortunately, the Washburn Ichabods were witness to that this past Saturday when they dished their first loss of the season against the Northwest Missouri Bearcats, 52-28. “Northwest played very well,” said Washburn head coach, Craig Schurig. “They executed really well on offense. We made some mistakes and we didn’t play our best. That’s a game where we needed to play a lot better. I think we’ll learn from it and use it as something to make us better, I hope.” Northwest’s offense ignited their fire early. Bearcats senior quarterback Blake Christopher made a 41-yard connection to junior wide receiver Tyler Shaw for a touchdown on the first drive of the game. After a big third down stop on Washburn senior running back Justin Cooper the Ichabods were forced to punt. The Bearcats tacked onto their lead after a 71-yard touchdown by NWMSU senior wide receiver Jake Soy, making the score 14-0. Midway through the first quarter, the WU offense came to life with a 17-yard touchdown run by Washburn senior running back, Justin Cooper. The next drive the Bearcats offence attack was refused by the Washburn defense, causing them to call out their punting unit for the first time in the game. The Ichabods built on their momentum from their previous play by Washburn senior quar-

terback Dane Simoneau hooking up with sophomore wide receiver DaJuan Beard for a 40-yard TD reception, tying the score 14-14. Simoneau, with another great performance, was 25 of 34 with one interception for 372 yards and three touchdowns. Christopher gave the Bearcats their third score with a 3-yard rushing TD, ending the first quarter. The second quarter began with yet another TD reception by Beard for 6 yards, tying up the score for the second time in a row, 21-21. In pursuit of the end zone, the Bearcats advanced to the WU 21-yard line only to have their effort fail with a fumble after a 5-yard reception by Bearcat junior running back Jordan Simmons, recovered by Washburn freshman free safety Calvin Kenney. The Ichabod offense would make great strides going 58 yards into Bearcat territory until a Simoneau interception by NWMSU sophomore cornerback Travis Manning. He returned it 38 yards to the WU 33-yard line. The Bearcats would capitalize off the Washburn turnover with a 3-yard TD reception by senior wide receiver Jake Soy. The Ichabod’s next drive after two first downs ended in a sack for negative three yards by NWMSU junior defensive end Matt Meinart. In response, the Bearcats marched down to the WU 5-yard line, but settled for a field goal by junior kicker Todd Adolf furthering their lead to 31-21 before the half. In the first drive of the

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Sports • Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Team captain leads through example Jordan Loomis

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Time is a heavy burden to a college student. Whether it be the time period required to turn in a homework assignment, the stressful moments before a date, or the hours ticking away until graduation—with every good beginning comes an even greater end. Senior soccer captain, Lauren Henry, is steadily watching her final year of college fly by as her final season on the soccer team begins to slow down. The years seem to have flown by according to Henry whose carrier in soccer has been a long and successful one. “I first began playing soccer in kindergarten,” said Henry. “I was only four years old.” Henry first played on a parks and recreation team in Manhattan, Kan. She would drive to Manhattan from her hometown, Randolph, Kan, because her school didn’t offer a soccer team. “I played on that team for a couple of years,” said Henry. “That’s where I fell in love with soccer.” As an eighth grader in an even more competitive league, Henry began playing on a team with boys. “It definitely makes you a lot faster,” said Henry. When playing in the boys’ league, every aspect of the sport changed for Henry. “I had to become more aggressive and train harder,” said Henry. “It really helped me in the end when I played with a few different boys teams.” Henry moved to Kansas City soon afterwards and began driving three hours to make her practices. In high school, Henry didn’t have a soccer team. So,

while the girls in her class were playing their sport, she was playing soccer on a boys club team. Henry also competed in The Olympic Development Program, which is league soccer, state soccer and national team soccer.

According to Henry, multiple aspects in choosing a college changed after meeting Collins. “It wasn’t a hard decision for me at all in the end,” said Henry. Collins saw Henry’s

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Feisty Fighter: Washburn senior midfielder Lauren Henry fights for position during a recent match. Henry had to overcome cracked ribs this season as the Lady Blues compete in MIAA conference play. “That’s where I was first recruited,” said Henry. As a junior attending Blue Valley High School, Henry was planning to go to college in Nebraska, but soon tore her lateral collateral ligament in her knee. Being injured changed a few aspects in finding a college for Henry, and she decided to look into University of Kansas instead. “That’s where coach Collins found me,” said Henry. “He really sold Washburn to me.”

potential from the very beginning. “She’s set a pretty high bar to being a good human being,” said Collins, “as well as a good teammate to the rest of the girls.” During her freshman and sophomore year, Henry played on both the Lady Blues’ soccer team and basketball team. “I would miss the first exhibition games in basketball while playing soccer,” said Henry. “I didn’t play last year though because of a broken

ankle.” Now, as a Washburn University senior, Henry’s final college season of soccer has been a tough one. Henry was injured in the beginning of the current season with cracked ribs. “You don’t realize how much you actually use your core until you break a rib,” said Henry. According to Collins, Henry’s pride helped her towards healing. “She’s really come back and given 100 percent,” said Collins. “I think that she’s always had a great mindset for the game; a great soccer I.Q.” Collin’s pride in Henry is evident. “I’m going to be especially sad to see her go,” said Collins. Currently, Henry has had 23 shots, 11 shots on goal and 31 corners this season. Henry’s current title of senior captain is teaching her more this season than she originally thought it would. “I’ve had to carry a lot more responsibility in bringing the girls together,” said Henry. “We’re a family on and off the field.” Having a rough season has taken a toll on the girls, but Henry said it has given the opportunity to encourage each other even more. “We’ll always stick by each other,” said Henry. “We’re here, we’re family and that’s what we pride ourselves in as Washburn University athletes.

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

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Gettin’ Downfield: Sophomore midfielder Danielle Curtis moves down the field during a recent match at Yager Stadium. Washburn dropped their most recent match to move to 1-12-3 on the year.

Blues continue skid Ivy Marcus

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On Oct. 22, the Lady Blues traveled to Omaha, Neb., to play against the University of Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks after landing a tie against Emporia State in double overtime on the 20. The Lady Blues were outshot consistently by the Mavericks, who put up 30 shots to Washburn’s six during the course of the game. Lauren Henry, a senior midfielder, led Washburn with two shots on goal. Although they were greatly outshot during the match, Washburn did see a great effort on the part of the defense, which shut out any attempts at scoring by the Mavericks all the way up to the whistle, and then to double overtime when they changed their formation to a more aggressive play. Tori Fuglister, a freshman, played goalkeeper during the first 45 minutes and made eight saves. She was replaced by Mallorie Monhollon, also a freshman, who picked up six saves during the second half. After neither team racked up any points during regular game time, the match proceeded into overtime and then to double overtime. At this point, Amber Bilodeau of the Mavericks scored her second goal of the season, assisted by a pass from Ka-

tie Pickinpaugh, to squeak out a 1-0 victory over the Lady Blues. “I think this was one of our best tactical games so far.” said Tim Collins, Washburn head coach, “We really brought everything we had to the game and did much better than we expected.” Collins remarked that Fuglister did an excellent job in goal, as did redshirt freshman Monhollon, and that while defense as a whole was great during the game, he believed sophomore defender, Megan Buckley, and senior defender, Kelsey Raiman, both really stepped up. Monhollon said that the Blues played very well together and became even more organized during the second half in order to continue to keep the Mavericks from scoring. “Our defense played amazingly well and our mids and offense really connected,” said Monhollon. “We put up a greater fight than I think any UNO people expected. I think we even surprised our coach with our abilities on Saturday.” Following the game against the Mavericks, the Washburn season record currently stands at 1-12-3. The Lady Blues will play next against Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Mo., on Oct. 27 at Spratt Stadium. Ivy Marcus is a freshman English major. Reach her at ivy. marcus@washburn.edu

‘Bods lose to NWMSU Continued from page 6 NWMSU senior lineman Aaron Terry and sophomore defensive end Ricky Bailey. After a silent beginning to the third, the Bearcats were the first to break through with a 1 yard rushing touchdown by NWMSU sophomore running back James Franklin. The Ichabods would respond with a touchdown of their own on an 11-yard reception by Beard, his third of the night. Beard had seven catches for 122 catches with three TD’s on the game. “I just felt like we needed to make a play,” said Beard. “I needed to step up to make a play to help our team and get us going.” The Bearcats extended their lead early in the fourth on a 3-yard rush for a touchdown by Franklin, putting the Ichabods in a 17 point deficit. Washburn

tried to build some type of offensive rhythm late, but failed after a sack for negative seven yards by NWMSU senior defensive tackle, Josh Lorenson. The Bearcats furthered their lead with their last touchdown of the night by Franklin making the final score, 52-28. Saturday’s game would be the fourth game for Washburn being completely shut out in the fourth quarter. The Ichabods earned a total of 442 yards of offense with nine penalties for 75 yards and 18 first downs versus NWMSU’s 28 first downs. Washburn’s next game will be at Yager Stadium against Fort Hays State homecoming weekend on Oct. 29, at 1 pm. Mariauna Hernandez is a senior mass media major. Reach her at mariauna.hernandez@ washburn.edu

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Washburn’s defensive line shape the game Lady Blues rank no. 1 in MIAA Michael Vander Linden

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Pile it on: The Washburn Ichabods defensive linemen come together to bring down a rival opponent of the Missouri Western State University Griffons. Washburn’s defense has been a key in their 7-1. terback to force a punt or strip the ball and recover a fumble, we can change the game in a heartbeat,” said Palan-Johnson. However, this is not as easy as it sounds. Imagine a 300 pound man trying to get in the way of everything PalanJohnson does. This is grueling and exhausting process that

Fantasy Football

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Bernard Scott-RB Cincinnati Bengals (Yahoo! 17% owned): Cedric Benson will be out this week with some legal issues so Bernard Scott looks to get most of the carries this week for the Bengals. The Bengals play at Seattle this week and the odds are good that Scott finds the end zone at least once. Forecast-18 carries 88 yards, 3 receptions 21 yards, 1 touchdown Antonio Brown-WR Pittsburgh Steelers (Yahoo! 33% owned): Antonio Brown is looking better and better every week. Last week he had a team high 9 targets and turned them into 7 receptions for 102 yards. He plays at home this week against the New England Patriots and I imagine that the Steelers will continue to throw the ball. Hines Ward is hurting a little so his action may be limited again this week, which should provide opportunities for Brown. Forecast-6 receptions 114

yards, 1 touchdown Jabar Gaffney-WR Washington Redskins (Yahoo! 21% owned): Santana Moss has a broken hand and has undergone hand surgery. Moss is expected to be out for 5 to 7 weeks. Someone has to get the ball in Moss’ absence so it may as well be Gaffney. He had a team high 8 targets in Washington’s last game and turned them into 4 receptions for 68 yards. The Redskins play at Buffalo this week and should put up decent numbers. Buffalo is 23rd against the pass. Forecast-5 receptions 77 yards Plug n’ Play Defense-Cincinnati Bengals (Yahoo! 32% owned): The Cincinnati Bengals travel to Seattle this week to play the Seahawks. The Seahawks have been a mess offensively so this looks to be a great matchup for the Bengals D. Last week Seattle was only able to put up 3 points against the Cleveland Browns. Forecast-4 sacks, 2 INT, and 1 fumble recovery Scott Moser is a senior accounting major. Reach him at scott.moser@washburn.edu.

takes mental and physical preparation leading up to the games. For Palan-Johnson, he has his own routine of working out to prepare. “I lift three times a week,” said Palan-Johnson. “Tuesday is a heavy lift, Thursday is a medium and Sunday is just to relax after the games.” The mental preparation takes just as much effect on the game as the physical side. When the adrenaline is kicked in and the play is about to start, this can be an anxious time for the defensive linemen. “The hardest thing is trying to stay perfect on your assignments,” said Palan-Johnson. “It’s so easy to mess up an assignment when the only thing on your mind is beating the man in front of you.

They do have fun, though. There are certain opportunities throughout the game to make the “big play” that can change the momentum of the game entirely. The more they prepare, the more opportunities there are. “I love the opportunity to punish the ball quarterback for a sack,” said Palan-Johnson. “Especially if he doesn’t see it coming.” Whether it is sacking the quarterback or just doing the little things to fill assignments, the defensive linemen are always ready to fight their way to help the Ichabod football team be successful. Michael Vander Linden is a freshman biology major. Reach him at michael.vanderlinden@washburn. edu

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When one thinks to defensive superstars in professional football today, typically names of linebackers and defensive backs will be brought up. However, not many names of defensive linemen would be. On the contrary, the “men in the trenches” represent the tough drawn out battles that go on during a football game. They are extremely important to the football team. “Our job is to fill gaps for our assignments, put pressure on the quarterback during passes and stopping the runs that come our way,” said senior Dakota Palan-Johnson. Palan-Johnson is one of the starting defensive ends for the Washburn football team. The ends are lined up on the outside part of the line while the tackles are in the middle. All together, they are considered the defensive line. The defensive line has many obligations. The linemen can force pressure on the quarterback just by being in the right spot and mess everything up. “Whether we sack the quar-

ranking. “We have two senior conference players on the team,” An athlete can spend their said McHenry. entire lifetime building a legacy Senior Stevi Schultz was for the following generations to on the first team and senior come. But Cassie Lombarhow long can dino was on the the new gensecond team. eration hold “ W i t h onto that those kids comlegacy? ing back, it was T h e probably one of Wa s h b u r n the reasons we Lady Blues were chosen basketball for the number team will one ranking,” take on that said McHenry. question this “With the seseason after niors and their being the teammates, we number one have a great in the MIAA team.” preseason The womFile photo, Washburn Review poll on Tuesen’s basketday Oct. 25. Big Shot: WU’s Lady Blues ball program has H e a d basketball team awaits the new won a lot in the coach Ron season sitting at the top spot. past according to McHenry was McHenry. “I’m pleased with sure our current the poll results, but at the same four seniors want to continue time, he believes that his team their legacy and make their last has a long way to go to earn it. year a great year all around,” “I think that it’s always said McHenry. “That will never nice that our players are recog- change with these girls; they’re nized,” said McHenry. “But it’s strong leaders.” not a title for us.” With the season set to beAccording to McHenry, gin, McHenry and the Lady the Lady Blues will earn the Blues have a long way to go in number one title with their time defending their ranking. on the basketball court. “You’ve got to tell them “We’ve earned it by paper that the number one ranking voting only,” said McHenry, does nothing to them,” said “We now have to work on earn- McHenry. “Most of our playing it by the end of the season ers want to be the team to beat, with a lot of hard work and de- they strive hard for it—now, we termination.” just have to put it all together.” McHenry believes that with his senior players and their Jordan Loomis is a freshman mass teammates, the girls’ ambition media major. Reach her at jordan. will help them in earning the loomis@washburn.edu

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

WU welcomes new teacher Jordan Loomis

Washburn Review Few people ever get the opportunity to experience their deepest and most passionate desires in life, and if they do, most of the time, they take them for granted. Life is far too short to just let passions slip away. So, instead of letting passions simmer, why not try to balance them together? Washburn’s director of opera, Sylvia Stoner, has. Stoner grew up in a small, polish American neighborhood in Kansas City, Kans. “We had a lot of cultural activities,” said Stoner. Church was very important to Stoner because she belonged to the choir and folk dancers. “There’s a certain level of musical awakening that happens to people while experiencing it for the first time,” said Stoner. “This is where I was first

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my voice,” said Stoner. “So, naturally, I hope that I can help give that same opportunity to my students.” Later on, Stoner received her undergraduate degree at a small rural art school in New York called Skidmore College. “I was a double major in music and theater,” said Stoner. “I participated in lots of plays at that school. It was absolutely wonderful.” Then, shortly after, Stoner decided to receive her masters degree, followed by her doctorate from the University of Kansas. As a woman of many professions, Stoner is a professional opera singer, as well as a stage director. “I’ve predominantly done opera,” said Stoner. “But I’m also a part of Actor’s Equity, so I’m a professional actress as well.” Stoner has worked with several theater companies, including the Kansas City Repertory Theater, the Metropolitan Ensemble and the New Theatre. In terms of opera, Stoner has worked with the Lyric Opera in Kansas City. Along with working with companies in New York, Stoner has also done national tours. Beyond life on the stage, Stoner discovered that she has

e m r o e c n l We . Sto Dr swept up into music.” Stoner’s grandmother taught her how to play the piano and sing because according to Stoner, it was very appreciated in her family. Stoner’s mother also took her to see musicals, the orchestra and the ballet. “I always felt like I was given the opportunity to find

a passion for teaching. “I feel very lucky to have been hired here at Washburn University as the new director of opera,” said Stoner. “Already I can see a lot of good, raw talent in my students.” Stoner’s passion for her music is an outlet she wishes to share with her students. “If I’m going to ask my students to get up and perform in front of people, I feel like I should keep doing it also,” said Stoner. Music is such an exciting outlet to Stoner; any creativity that she can help her students learn to control would be enough for her. “That is my challenge to my students,” said Stoner. “To make their music mean something to other people means a lot to me. Even though Stoner spends a large amount of her time right now teaching and performing, she’s also balancing an entirely new passion—parenting. “I have an 11 month old newborn,” said Stoner. “My husband and I are both musicians and teachers, so we’re trying to alternate between schedules to be with her.” Stoner is also expecting some upcoming productions later this year. Even though it may be hard to believe, Stoner is still performing. “I have an opera that I’m doing in December and I’ve also got a play coming up in February,” said Stoner. According to Stoner, a person cannot be happy when they forget what they truly love. “I will probably always be performing,” said Stoner.

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

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Local band releases debut album Josh Rouse

Washburn Review The New Inhabitants, an indie-pop band based in Lawrence, just released its debut album, “Shot Across the Bow” on Sept. 10. Washburn students and Topeka residents may know the band from its many gigs in Topeka and Lawrence, notably at last year’s Shawnee County’s Largest Workout at Yager Stadium. The band consists of Topeka natives Tyler Jenkins and Zach Johnson on guitar and vocals, Adam Norris is on piano and backup vocals, Daniel Webb on bass guitar and Joshua Frisch on drums. Johnson, a new addition to The New Inhabitants, originally played in the band Yard Art Project, a Topeka-based band which opened for Eddie Money in Oct. 2006 at the Burnin’ Downtown Street Festival. The album begins with “Second Thoughts,” an upbeat song driven by a somewhat distorted guitar rhythm. In the verses, the guitar cuts out and is replaced by a cool piano melody as Jenkins’ lines cut in. For the chorus, the heavy guitar comes back with more volume from the drums, as well. The song ends with what sounds like an accordion playing along with the music. If you’ve seen The New Inhabitants live, you’ll surely remember the next song on the list, “Sunburn.” It’s very uptempo and driven by a repetitive piano riff and the chorus “The only memory I have is a sunburn, and even that will slowly fade away, the only memory I have is a sunburn, and it’s peeling a little more each day.” It has a somewhat cheesy sound compared to some of the other songs, but it’s supposed to be a very light-hearted song that will make you smile. “Moving Boxes” is a somewhat different style than I’m used to hearing from TNI. It starts with heavy effects on the vocals and guitar, and it’s

definitely one of my favorite songs on the album because it’s just so different. It sounds like it also includes bongos or some sort of tribal drum later in the song. It continues to build throughout the song that continues with a heavy guitar solo before going almost silent and fading out. photo courtesy of Josh Rouse “Such Great New Music From Local Band: The New Inhabitants Heights,” is release their first album which features upbeat songs another song as well as slower acoustic songs. you’ve probably heard at the band’s live performance. This song includes a terrific It has a repetitive three-note piano solo and a bridge. rhythm by the piano, similar to “Washed Away,” which “Sunburn,” and is very light- made its radio debut Oct. 11, hearted. It has pretty decent goes back to the TNI-style of lyrics, and with the background a high-pitched, repetitive piano singers, it has an almost Beatles hook in the beginning, but then feel to it. switches it up in the chorus. “Get You Wrong” begins I’d like to hear more bass, but with a drum beat that reminds for TNI’s upbeat and up-tempo me of a faster version of Echo style, it makes sense not to have Lake’s song, “Summer Grove.” a heavy bass. There are definitely differThe final song, “Alone,” ences between the two beats, begins with a cool piano riff, but I found it funny since Jen- which cuts off to leave just the kins and Johnson went to high bass and drums playing during school with the founding mem- the first verse. I love it when bers of Echo Lake, Scott Stor- songs take a break from all the mann and Matt Mirsch. This other instruments and just let is another one of my favorite the bass and drums hammer songs from the album. The down, so thumbs up for this rhythm guitar in many of TNI’s song. songs reminds me of Rod StewThis album, which is availart’s rhythm guitarist. able on iTunes, is definitely Track No. 8, “Leave You,” worth taking a listen to if you is another slow, acoustically- like upbeat music driven by driven song that stands out on piano and acoustic guitar. the album. The piano is much You can check the band less repetitive in this song than out live tonight at 7 at Abe & in “Sunburn” or “Such Great Jake’s Landing in Lawrence as Heights,” which I enjoyed. The it opens for Parachute, or check band is so strong on its slower them out online at www.newinsongs and they always seem to habitants.com. have parts to break up the mo- Josh Rouse is a senior mass media notony of the same chords be- major. Reach him at josh.rouse@ ing played throughout the song. washburn.edu

Senior explores Chinese art of tie-dying Continued from page 1

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Senior Art: Visitors explore Natalie Wang’s Chinese inspired tie-dye artwork. The exhibit will be diplayed in the Art building until Friday, Oct. 28.

majors are expected to know various mediums and forms of art so they can effectively teach students about them. This includes printmaking, painting, and pottery, as well as other forms. Students are also expected to add artwork from outside of their college courses, which is where the tie-dyed artwork came in.

“It’s a weird mix and it’s hard to do it as an education major because we have to be advanced in everything,” explained Wang. Wang started off as an Accounting/Finance major, and when she got up to the higher level courses she decided to change her major to art because that is what she always loved to do. Because of the economy she had decided to go into busi-

ness, but as she got further into her college career she decided she couldn’t ignore her love for art. According to Wang, if it wasn’t for her marrying her husband she would never have gone in this direction. It was one of his colleagues that taught her the tie-dye technique and about the different dyes they use. “You can be inspired by the smallest things and you never

know what is going to happen in the future,” said Wang. “Without Washburn I never would have gone in the direction I did.”

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

States popularity has ‘Room to Run’ after new album Richard Kelly

Washburn Review Sometimes, bands have interesting ways of becoming an accustomed part of my playlists. The Back Story In November of 2010, I was introduced to a band called States. I listened to the song “Time to Begin” a few times and really enjoyed it, but with the magnitude of music I listen to, I didn’t listen through their debut EP Line ‘Em Up more than several times up until about a month ago. What happened a month ago, you ask? While searching for upcoming concerts, I saw that Circa Survive was going to be playing in Omaha, Neb. at The Slowdown. Excited as I was, I also wanted to know a little about the openers, so I

checked out Maps & Atlases and States. As soon as I revisited Line ‘Em Up and heard “Anxious,” I knew they were going to be a fantastic opener at the show. Doing a bit of research, I found out that vocalist Mindy White was formerly a member Lydia and that Bryan and Stephen Laurenson were formerly members of Copeland. With a love for both of those bands, my excitement level kept going up. The Show Now, let’s fast forward to Sept. 30, the day of the show. States was the first band to go on to the stage at The Slowdown. I realized after arriving and listening to their first song that they had a new album coming out on Oct. 18 titled Room to Run. Through their set, they mixed both new and old songs into their setlist including the

aforementioned “Anxious.” The best news during their set came when they announced that although their album was not set to be released nationally until Oct. 18, they had copies of it with them for sale. Following the show, I approached the band and talked music for a few minutes, bringing up Copeland (who was on the shirt I was wearing) and Lydia and how much I appreciated their performance that evening. I was able to purchase their CD following our chat and popped it in as I drove around Omaha that night with one of my good friends. The Review Now that I’ve explained the context for this review, I’ll get to the actual reviewing. The album opens with “Timebomb.” After listening through the song, I would contend that

the song title could easily be an alliteration of this band’s potential to explode onto the music scene in a matter of time. The song is one of the grittier songs on the album, but it still maintains the ambience and melody that also accompany States’ songs. First listen reminded me a bit of Deas Vail or The Material. “Timebomb” plays a similar role to “Anxious” in that it gets the listener immersed in the album from the get go. From this point on, States meticulously crafts an album that varies its sound with each song. One of my favorite songs “Right or Not” takes to our ears on the third track of the album and satisfies the sound of a song I’d listen to on a late night drive with bright stars above. One listen by anyone else would likely help back up my statement.

Another favorite is “Waiting (For Too Long).” This is the next to last song on the album and shines based on its constant melody changes. White showcases her vocal range late in the song as she sings “and the water was swallowing your neck but I couldn’t see it/I guess robbery is what I get/believing in something for too long.” Clocking in at just over 35 minutes, Room to Run is an impressive and mature release. After seeing them live, there is no doubt that they live up to their CD performance. Following a cover of “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley when I saw them live, the crowd cheered loud for White as she hit notes even Anthony Green wishes he could hit. When Oct. 18 comes, make sure to check out this release. You will not be disap-

pointed. States will only go up from here. Rating: 8.5/10 For fans of: Deas Vail, Weaver at the Loom, The Material, Edison Glass, The Graduate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/statesmusic

Richard Kelly is a senior mass media and social work major. Reach him at richard.kelly@washburn. edu

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Arts and Entertainment • Wednesday, October 26, 2011

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Ghouls and Goblins:The Merchant, located in downtown Topeka, hosted a fashion show featuring costumes, formal vintage attire, and casual vintage attire.

The Merchant Hosts “Ghouls Night Out” Kate Fechter

is a Washburn alum and is married to David Pierce, a professor at Washburn Law School. Those in attendance at The Mer“She does classy, cool stuff,” said chant on Thursday night were given a Boyd. “We are wanting to work tonice treat that included fashion, food, gether on a fundraiser in the future.” prizes and belly dancing, as well as an Pierce’s shop is on Massachusetts absence of any tricks. Street, a business she runs with two Lisa Boyd, owner of The Mer- partners. She also works with fashion chant, located in downtown Topeka design students at the University of on Kansas Avenue Kansas and Johnhosted a fashion son County Com“ show displaying munity College. We usually raise costumes and other “I mostly do $2,000 to $3,000 reasonably priced vintage designs,” at the replay for fashions availsaid Pierce. “Anyable in her bouthing from turn of our charities. tique. The event, the century through The students in “Ghoul’s Night the 1980s. Lisa and Lawrence are always Out” was part of I have become acinterested in coming Top City Thursday, quainted and want an important part of to help each other.” out and showing the effort to revitalPierce uses her support. ize the downtown fashion shows in area. Lawrence to raise - Martha Pierce The event money for local owner, Vintage Van lasted from 5 to 8 charities there. p.m., and the fash“We usually ion show began at ” raise $2,000 to 7 p.m. Prior to the $3,000 at the replay fashion show was a for our charities,” tribal belly dancing performance from said Pierce. “The students in Lawrence Cyreignas Irie Tribal, owned and run are always very interested in coming by Cyndi Cyreigna Elliot. out and showing support.” Wine and hors d’oeuvres were Pierce says that she and Boyd’s served, a keyboardist played inside the stores are in line with recycling and store and prizes were given away dur- the green movement. ing the fashion show. Prizes included “We give pieces of clothing a secgift cards to: The Merchant, Kan- ond chance at life,” said Pierce. “This san Grill, Lloyd Zimmer Books and show tonight definitely highlights The Maps, Warehouse 414 and Personally Merchant.” Yours as well as a personal tribal belly During the fashion show, Boyd dancing lesson from Elliot was given priced the items that the models were away. wearing. Entire outfits with acces“We decided to do an adult friend- sories and purses were usually under ly night out,” said Boyd, who is donat- $30. The Merchant hopes to open up ing 10 percent of her sales on Top City an area in the basement for people to Thursdays to Let’s Help, a non-profit drink coffee and hang out in the near organization in Topeka. future. “Next Thursday is ‘Boo It DownFor more information on The town,’ a candy crawl for kids. We are Merchant, including store hours and having cotton candy, a clown and a merchandise, check out their website face painter.” at www.themerchantonline.com. Boyd has collaborated with Mar tha Pierce, owner of Vintage Van in Lawrence, who helped Boyd organize Kate Fechter is a senior mass media the show. Both ladies sell used clothing major. Reach her at kate.fechterthat is unique and fashionable. Pierce stamper@washburn.edu Washburn Review

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Fall Tradition: Kevin Kellim, director of choral studies at Washburn University invited Shawnee Heights High School to be a special guest at the Fall Choral Concert on Sunday. Each year Kellim chooses a different high school in the Topeka area to be guest singers.

Fall Choral Concert unites WU with local schools Tanner Ballengee

Washburn Review With fall-time comes changing colors, warm drinks, fuzzy scarves, and the annual Fall Choral Concert, brought to the community by the Washburn University Department of Music, featuring Washburn’s Women’s Chorus, Choir and Singers and special guest, Shawnee Heights High School T-Bird Voices and Choraliers. Led by director Kevin Kellim, a professor of music at Washburn and a director of choral studies, the Fall Choral Concert is a tradition that has been ongoing for “...more years than I even know,” said Kellim. This year’s performance will be take place Sunday, Oct. 30, at 3 p.m. at White Concert Hall. The department of music typically gives two or three concerts per semester, which are free to the public.

Although the admission is free, it is recommended that donations be made upon entrance, but it is not required. Any donations received are put toward music scholarships for the students of the department. Anywhere from 400 to 600 attendees are anticipated for the performance. Keeping up with previous year’s traditions, Kellim has invited a local area high school choir to be a special guest in the Fall Choral Concert. This year’s special guest comes from the Shawnee Heights High School. Last year’s guest choir was from Topeka High, and the year before was from Emporia High School. It is also a prominent event for the singers themselves because it gives them a chance to show off their voices and the songs that they have worked so diligently to perfect. “It gives us a goal, something to work towards,” said Kellim.

Kellim said that he considers one of the highlights of the performance to be the Latin song “Nigra sum” by Pablo Casals. This song, as well as others that are not in English, are translated and printed in the concert’s programs for the audience to read along. Another song Kellim said to look forward to is “Zadok the Priest” by G.F. Handel, Kellim said it was performed “especially well” in rehearsals. Kellim also highlighted “Band of Angels,” arranged by Jester Hairston, and is ending with “Wanting Memories” by Ysaye M. Barnwell. “You might want to Google that title or find it on Youtube,” said Kellim about “Wanting Memories” by Ysaye M. Barnwell. “It’s a nice closing piece.”

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

Historic site celebrates Mexican heritage Robert Burkett

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Every community has its heritage to celebrate. With Topeka, the tapestry of the capitol city is synonymous with the Hispanic-American community. A small sliver of this heritage is on display at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site downtown. From Mexico to America: Through the eyes of Kansas artists is a special exhibit on display inside one of the rooms of the site. The art displayed inside are representation of the struggle and personal history of one artist, while the other artist used his skills to highlight some of the leaders of the Mexican-American struggle for equality. Andy Valdivia is an artist who grew up in Topeka. His mural, titled “HIStory,” depicts all the different aspects of life growing up in the capitol city. From depictions of grandparents that made the trip from Mexico to his brother’s service in Vietnam, Valdivia’s mural is a snapshot of the Hispanic-American experience in the United States. “One of the things that the Park Service prides itself on is working to showcase the local culture,” said Dave Schafer, Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site, chief of interpretation and education. “The Hispanic-American experience is one that fits well here with their story of struggle for equality.”

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From Mexico to America: Brown v. Board is currently featuring art from local hispanic artists. The photos tell of the Hispanic-American’s struggle for equality. Joey Rocha, also of Topeka, has a that helped to nurture his talents while mural, as well, that holds up the life of living in Topeka. such seminal Hispanic-American leadThe site administrators also are ers as César Chavez as examples of the working with the artists to allow memplight of Hispanic-Americans in their bers of the community to take a piece attempts to interweave themselves into of the exhibit with them. cultural tapestry of American history. “Some of these pieces are going “Many people have come here to be available for purchase soon,” and notice that there is so much that said Schafer. “We’ll sell it through our relates to them so well,” said Schafer. gift shop, which is a non-profit portion “Everyone usually notices some of the of our site.” landmarks of Topeka and some of the The exhibit is open to the public early Hispanic-American leaders that and can be viewed during normal busiare depicted in his work.” ness hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be on While the artwork is the center- display until Nov. 30. piece of the exhibit, some photos of Valdivia’s family from early on in his Robert Burkett is a senior mass media life are also on display. The photos major. Reach him at robert.burkett@ give site-goers a view of the family washburn.edu.

Student orgs have their cake and eat it too Robert Burkett

Washburn Review Every year during homecoming week someone will eventually taste the sweet flavor of victory on the gridiron. While that is one competition taking place this week, so too is another pastry-inspired test of wills. During the festivities of this year’s homecoming week, different organizations from around campus will compete in the annual cake-decorating contest. In the past Washburn community members have come up with an array of interesting ideas based on the theme for homecoming week. Two years ago when the theme was a island vacation type of theme,

students used items ranging from rice crispy bars to candy that looked like rocks to create idyllic beaches and pirate ships on the high seas. Students this year have the chance to create their spooky interpretation of this year’s theme, “Fear the Bod” which will focus on the approaching holiday of Halloween as the theme. Blank cakes will be provided for each team to bring their creations to life upon. Each team has to submit a design prior to the competition in order to make sure that nothing they use can possibly be dangerous to creators and spectators alike. Going into the competition some of the competitors will undoubtedly be looking to flex their

creative muscles, expectations are open for those competing however. “I’m not really that creative of a person,” said Michael Kitowski, WSGA vice president. “I’m easily impressed so anything better than a stick figure and I’ll be like, ‘that’s cool.’” Students who attend will also be able to partake in the festivities as well. This year students will be able to decorate their own cupcakes to get into the spirit of the event. The decorating contest will take place at 11 a.m. on Oct. 27 in the basement of the Memorial Union. Robert Burkett is a senior mass media major. Reach him at robert. burkett@washburn.edu.