Students will now have a dollar amount to keep track of when they print items from Mabee Library.
A new campus-wide printing software will be managing all of the printing coming from the library, starting this semester. The Papercut system was integrated into the Washburn University Active Directory (WUAD) for Spring 2013, after Mabee officials gathered printing statistics to determine if students were abusing the free printing services.
According to Sean Bird, assistant dean of libraries, in October 2012 the library had printed 69 percent of all printings on campus. That includes private printers and the UMAPS facilities.
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Question: I hate my major, I hate being in school and I want to quit, but I don’t know what else to do. I’m in debt, and I came to college out of high school and now I don’t even know what I want to do with my life. What do I do if I can’t get a job or do anything?
Well, I have a few things to disclaim before I answer that. First, I want you to do me a favor and take a deep breath. There is a lot of loaded things in this question that will require us to dissect a few things first, so I’ll deal with them individually. Statement: Hate my major Well, I’m not sure if you’re a senior, but if you’re not, you’re in great shape. Truth be told, pretty much everyone changes their major at some point or at least goes in a different direc-
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tion than they thought they would as freshman. If there is another major that you’re truly passionate about, talk with your advisor and see about a) switching or b) adding a minor. When it comes to picking a major, you absolutely want it to be something you can be married to for four years. I started as an English major and business minor and switched to history extremely quickly after
asking myself that exact question: can I really deal with this for my entire schooling? If the answer is no, then how are you going to sit in that industry for the rest of your career? Better to know what you’re passionate about now and pursue that then to do something because “it’ll pay” or whatever. No amount of money can stave off pure misery, trust me.
Statement: Hate being in school
I would assert that there are times you feel stressed out, and may “hate it” or whatever, but it’s not about your internal state. The real question is: what are you committed to? In life, if we quit everything we “hate,” we’ll never actually DO anything. So just ignore this, it’ll pass. Statement: Want to quit, and I don’t know what else to do.
Again, I assert you’re stressed out. Breathe. Generally when we reach a place of not knowing what to do next, it’s because we’re not being responsible. Like, really taking the bull by the horns and being 100 percent responsible for our lives. If you take that on, you’ll see things to do. As for not getting a job, there are always jobs. If you’re industrious and willing, there are always jobs. But really, this is about you, your future and your passions. Find what you LOVE to do the ONE THING that you cannot not do (besides drink, etc., disclaimer!), and DO THAT. That is the thing that will get you up in the morning. Good luck.
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EIC reflects on recent tragedies in Topeka, media
Peterson WASHBURN REVIEW
Since the fall semester a lot has gone on in this town, and I don’t really know what to think of it all.
The shooting of the two officers shortly after the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting and so soon before Christmas was crazy. When it all happened, I avoided social media and the articles written about these things ,because people are so mean. People are so quick to judge and
condemn people. The things they type while they are behind their computer screen bother me. I just couldn’t take it anymore, so I shut my computer down and avoided Facebook, Twitter and all my favorite news sites. I don’t remember the last time I ever did that, because I don’t think I ever have.
On my blog, treeshmylife. blogspot.com, I wrote about an article I read about the shooting last July in Colorado during the premiere of “The Dark Knight Rises”. The family members of a few of the victims think the theater, owned by Cinemark, should be demolished after the theater tried extending invitations to the families of the victims for the reopening of the theater and a night of memorial. Soon afterwards I found another article about demolishing Sandy Hook Elementary for the same reason. I just don’t get it.
The theater especially appalls me. I don’t understand why
the family is trying to sue the theater, because they had nothing to do with the armed gunman who hurt and/or killed their loved ones. I feel like the family should focus on the one who really is responsible for their grief and realize the theater is a victim as well. I don’t see Topeka tearing down the Dillon’s on Huntoon and Lane, either. Dillon’s was not to blame for the death of the two officers, just like the theater wasn’t to blame. These companies should not be asked to pay thousands and possibly millions of dollars, not only to demolish their existing building, but to move to another spot and rebuild. I realize it’s hard to lose a loved one, as I have lost many, but I just don’t understand or agree with this idea.
Finally, everything calmed down and another shooting happened last week, in Mayetta. Here is the article on CJOnline: http:// cjonline.com/news/2013-01-12/ report-places-mayetta-homicide-
suspect-topeka. The shooter in this incident is rumored to be in relation with the alleged Dillon’s shooter and there was a woman who was supposedly with him who was also the fiancé of the Dillon’s shooter. Of course people had to comment on her and judge her on social media and CJonline. What is wrong with people? They are all so quick to judge and condemn. Now I have to avoid posts like that because then I will find myself in a useless online argument.
My plan is to write this column to let you all know how I feel and then focus on the future. There are many promising things in this town and we have a whole new year in front of us. These tragedies were horrible but I think I can move on and look to the bright future, which I hope the rest of Topeka can do, as well.
Tricia Peterson is a senior mass media major. Reach her at patricia.peterson@washburn.edu
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Washburn police reports
1/02 at 12:00 in Petro Allied Health CenterBurglary/Theft buildingReport taken, no suspect at this time, investigation continues.
1/06 at 03:36 in Facility Services- Information report, suspicious person- Report taken, area checked, person gone on officer arrival, no damage to property found.
1/11 at 12:30 in Morgan Hall- Criminal use of a financial card- Report taken, individual canceled the financial card, inves-
tigation continues.
1/11 at 18:59 in Law School- Theft of Trek bicycle- Report taken, video checked, no suspect identified, entered onto NCIC.
1/13 at 01:12 in Living Learning Center- Information report, suspicious phone call- Report taken, possible phone harassment, investigation continues.
1/13 at 22:49 in Washburn Village- Information report, possible marijua-
na odor- Report taken, area checked, marijuana odor not detected by officers.
1/14 at 09:29 in Delta Gamma Sorority- Information report, intrusion alarm- Report taken, probable cause due to electrical problems, alarm cleared.
1/14 at 22:50 in Morgan Hall- Information report, found property- Report taken, property secured at WUPD for owner to pick up.
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Paper Cuts: Lauren Doherty, junior Mass Media major, prints a page for one of her classes in Mabee Library. The single-sided page now costs five cents under the new Papercut system.
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“We want to keep providing the free service, and most students don’t print very much,” said Bird. “But we have to limit it because of the amount of abuse that has happened in the past that we’ve found.”
The new Papercut system will charge students five cents per single-sided page, and eight cents per duplex pages (pages with both sides printed, at four cents per side). Students are allotted $17.50 in printing credit, which resets at the beginning of every semester. Any leftover balance will not be paid back, and students will be billed for overages if they go over the $17.50 amount.
According to a newsletter sent
to alumni and faculty, the university coordinated with WSGA and various departments on the move toward paid printing, and received approval from the Washburn Technology Steering Committee.
The move comes as colleges throughout the country are looking to cut costs, and on-campus printing is increasingly becoming a paid service. Washburn’s move to charge for printing and to give students a credit up to 350 pages falls in line with others, which typically charge five to ten cents per page.
The Papercut login page can be found at www.washburn.edu/ printing, and is only available on computers connected to the WUAD network.
“You can access your Paper-
cut account from any computer in Mabee, Bennet 108, and Henderson 108,” said Bird.
Once there, the Papercut account has some new and helpful features, including a line graph tracking students’ printing habits, and environmental impact statistics at the bottom.
“350-435 pages is the full amount that students can print with their credit amount, but very few will ever reach that,” said Bird.
Students now have the task of navigating the new credit limits while printing class materials. And while 350 pages should cover most class syllabi and guidelines, some students are already seeing that money slip away.
“I’ve already spent four dol-
Finalists for Headliner Awards announced
The Topeka Chapter of the Association of Women in Communications (AWC) today announced the finalists for its fourth annual Headliner Awards. This event recognizes local communications professionals, who have contributed to the non-profit sector, a for-profit business or a media organization in 2012. This year’s finalists include Stefanie Henderson, Aaron Douglas Art Fair; Briana Holmes, Heartland Vi -
sioning; Carolyn Lang, Ogden Publications; Amanda Lanum, WIBW-TV; Megan James Rogers, XYZ Magazine; Lauren Tice, Jayhawk Pharmacy and Patient Supply; Melissa Wangemann, Kansas Association of Counties and Dana Weaver, LeadingAge Kansas. Winners in each category will be recognized at an awards luncheon Mar. 7 at the Ramada Hotel and Convention Center. In addition, an annual Topeka AWC scholarship will
Listen to the Screaming Trees: The new Papercut system tracks students’ printing habits and their environmental impacts.
lars of that for one document in one class. Based a person’s class, you don’t know how much a teacher expects them to print,” said Derek Fritz, senior biology major. “I think they should increase the amount, but I understand the idea.”
With increased Internet use on college campuses, professors are asking students to turn to the web for their information. By printing articles and information found online, some students are increasing their use of University printing services. By asking students to pay to print, those students may hit the credit limit more quickly.
“Instead of textbooks, they’re asking me to print off article after
article, and that’s coming out of me,” said Jared Dechant, sophomore psychology major. The money created by students going over their credit limit will be used to benefit library labs and services. The Papercut system was approved by the Washburn Technology Steering Committee, which is in charge of setting the direction of information services for the university.
AJ Dome is a junior mass media major. He can be reached at AJ Dome@washburn.edu. Alex Sonnich is a junior political science major. He can be reached at alex.sonnich@washburn.edu.
Dance routine tells Civil War story
be presented to a student from Washburn University.
The Topeka community is invited to attend this event. Tickets are $35 each. Proceeds go to support a scholarship fund for students in the field of communications, professional development in communications and AWC’s community investment projects. For more information on the fourth annual Headliner Awards, visit www.topekaawc.org.
The Washburn Center for Kansas Studies will be in conjunction with a three department course, Washburn Characters, also by the history, theatre and English Departments to sponsor a performance by Joan Stone, a retired dance professor from the University of Kansas. She will be performing “MARY CARPENTER RANKIN: Survivor of Quantrill’s Raid.”
The Quantrill’s Raid, also known as the Lawrence Massacre, was a rebel guerrilla at-
tack during the U.S. Civil War by Quantrill’s Raiders, led by William Clarke Quantrill, on the pro-Union town of Lawrence, Kan. Rankin, who studied at Mount Holyoke, came to Kansas in 1859. After the raid, she became a teacher and spent time right here at Washburn University. The event will be at 1 p.m. Thursday Jan. 24 at the University Theatre. For more information contact the history, theatre or English Departments.
Photos by AJ Dome, The Washburn Review.
An Ichabod at Sea: Jan. 7 Entry
I’m Emily Juhnke, a sophomore mass media major at Washburn University. I am currently getting ready to embark on the experience of a lifetime through studying abroad with Semester at Sea. I will have an incredible opportunity to circumnavigate the globe while visiting 16 cities in 12 different countries over the course of 106 days. I will also be taking 12 hours of courses while living with all of the students and faculty on the ship, the MV Explorer. I have such a desire to learn about the world and what it means to be a true global citizen. I also hope to grow as a person through this experience and learn more about what my true calling is. Semester at Sea will allow me to exercise my interests and passions in ways I’ve never been able to before. It will definitely be a step outside of my comfort zone, but it is one
will be updating a blog throughout the voyage. If you’re interested in learning more about the program, why I chose to do it or keeping up with my travels, feel free to join my followers.
I made it to San Diego with my parents last night and I can’t believe that I will be boarding the ship in just two days! It has finally started to sink in that this is actually happening and I am incredibly excited.
I was actually able to get everything I need packed into two duffel-bags and a backpack. I had to put back almost everything that I thought would be “fun to have,” and just stick with things that I absolutely need. There really isn’t a whole lot of room in those bags! It was difficult, and we even had to do some re-packing in the hotel room this afternoon, but I feel ready to go. The only thing I wasn’t able to fit in is a pillow. I’m going to try and just carry that onto
Here is the list of destinations for the Spring 2013
- San Diego, Calif. United States
- Hilo, Hawaii - United States
- Yokohama, Japan
- Kobe, Japan
- Shanghai, China
- Hong Kong, China
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Singapore, Singapore
- Rangoon, Burma
- Cochin, India
the bus with me.
The ship is actually embarking from Ensenada, Mexico, not San Diego. All of the students take buses from the Hilton Bay Front Hotel down to Ensenada where we will board the ship. I’m on the first bus, which leaves at 7 a.m. It will be an early morning, but I can’t wait!
The ship, the MV Explorer, is in San Diego right now for the parents reception this evening, so we walked down to the port to see it earlier this afternoon. It was very exciting to finally get to see it in person! I can’t believe that it’s soon going to become my home for the next four months. It has all finally started to set in and I think I freak out a little more with each minute that passes. Here are a few pictures we took of the ship!
Sandals (1 pair)
Flip-flops (1 pair)
Slippers (1 pair)
Tennis Shoes (2 pairs - 1 to ruin)
Nice Flats (1 pair)
Airwalks (1 pair)
Sweatshirt (1 - I’m planning to buy a Semester at Sea one too)
Long Sleeve Shirts (5)
T-Shirts (6)
Workout Shirts (2)
Cami’s (6)
Nice Short Sleeve Shirts (5)
Coat (1)
- Port Louis, Mauritius
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Takoradi, Ghana
- Tema (Accra), Ghana
- Casablanca, Morocco
- Barcelona, Spain
Cover-Ups for layering (4) (2 short sleeve, 2 long-sleeve)
Tank-Tops (5)
Jeans (3)
Jean Shorts (2)
Sweatpants (1)
PJ Pants (1)
Athletic Shorts (2)
Workout Pants (2)
Bras (8) (4 sport, 2 regular, 1 strapless)
Underwear (15 pairs)
Leggings/Tights (4 pairs)
Long Skirts (2)
Long Dresses (3)
Nice Dress (1 - for the Ambassador’s Ball)
Scarf (1)
Gloves (1 pair)
Socks (10 pairs)
Swimsuits (2)
Beach Cover-Ups (2)
Nikon CoolPix P150 Camera
Canon Powershot Elph 110
HS
Camera cases, chargers, and 2 extra batteries for each
All-In-One Outlet Adapter and
Voltage Converter
Earphones (4 pairs)
iPod and Charger
DVD Travel Case (24 DVDs - movies and Criminal Minds) :)
Batteries (30 AA, 10 AAA, 4D)
Flashlight
Blanket
Bed Sheet (for homestays)
Binoculars
Cards (2 decks of playing cards, spoons and mad gab)
Around the World Game
iPhone and 2 Chargers
Laptop, Laptop Case and Charger
Travel Laundry Detergent (I will be doing laundry in the sink sometimes)
Shout Color Catchers
Shout Swipe and Go Stain Remov-
ers
Sleeping Mask
Earplugs
Kleenex
Water Bottles (1 with filter, 1 without)
Gum (18 packs)
Water Flavor Packs (3 boxes)
Clif Energy Bars (1 box)
Kashi Bars (2 boxes)
Nut Mix Packages (1 box)
Protein Bars (1 box)
Peanut Butter (All food had to be packaged and sealed in individual portions. :/ But was able to find some to-go packs! Thank goodness! am addicted to peanut butter)
Dove Peanut Butter Chocolate (1 bag)
Beach Towel
and collecting things)
Books to read (2)
Journals (3 - plan on writing a lot!)
Planner
Textbooks (4)
Notebooks (4)
Folders (5)
Coloring Books (2 - coloring is a good stress relief)
Twistable Crayons (24 pack)
Colored Pencils (24 pack)
Magnets (50 - The walls in our rooms are magnetic)
Yes, I fit all of that into 2 bags and a backpack! I have no idea how I did it. I have my mom and sister to thank for all of the help. We re-packed so many times and I had to put back at least half of what I would have liked to take. I’m sure there are still some things I’m forgetting, but I can pick stuff up along the way if I need to!
Photos courtesy of Emily Juhnke
Juhnke
You go Dean Coco: Improvements to WU Tech
Colton Goeffert WASHBURN REVIEW
With the start of a new semester, Washburn Tech students are returning to a newly renovated campus.
Over the three weeks that made up the school’s winter break the campus underwent many changes. These changes include new landscaping, paint jobs and an interior mural depicting a Kansas landscape featur
ing windmills, hot air balloons and oil rigs.
Other features that were added include a small waterfall outside the cafeteria and flat screen televisions that display the news and current weather.
“The bulletins are really helpful, even though
ovations are thanks to one man, the new dean of Washburn Tech, Clark Coco. Before starting as dean June 4, 2012, Coco was the president of North Central Kansas Technical College, which had campuses in both Hays and Be
his family and the potential that he saw in Washburn Tech were just a couple of these reasons.
Coco went on to say that he drew inspiration from Wichita’s National Aviation Center, a tech center which he described as “a phenomenal facility.”
Coco also challenged his staff to make their programs into what he calls a “destination program.” In other words, a program that would be picked as the best when compared to other programs in the same
In addition to the renovations, new equipment and new furniture were also brought to the school.
“We [the staff] will not sit on the best chairs, unless all of our students have the opportunity to sit on them first,” said Coco.
Another new development brought to Washburn Tech by Coco was an on-campus job placement
center. Here students can find jobs that are right for them, as well as develop interviewing skills and create resumes. The center finds both part-time and full-time jobs, and focuses on matching a student to a job that is related to their program. This can also be used to find jobs that aren’t related. This placement center is also open to Washburn University students.
“We may not be able to change the walls, the brick or the formation of our buildings, but we could change and expand the opportunities, the type of equipment and our instruction,” said Coco. “If you want to see tech ed at its best, then you need to go over to Washburn Tech.”
Colton Goeffert is a freshman industrial technology major. Reach him at colton.goeffert@ washburn.edu.
An Unexpected Hit: The Hobbit surprises in 3D
The other night I went to see “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” in 3D and was pretty impressed.
The effects were better than the few movies I have seen in 3D, before. I feel they added to the presentation and the movie would be lacking if I had seen the movie in 2D.
The story starts off just like the book, with the much-loved hobbit Bilbo Baggins, played by Martin Freeman, puffing on his pipe outside of his hobbit-hole one morning. Along comes Gandalf, played by Ian McKellan, who wants to invite the hobbit on an adventure – of course, Bilbo is not interested. Gandalf isn’t easily gotten rid of and one thing leads to another and the 13 dwarves, including the legendary dwarf-hero Thorin Oakenwood, played by Richard Armitage, soon shows up at Bilbo’s hobbit-hole ready to plan their adventure to recapture their mountain of gold from the dragon Smaug.
of the Lord of the Rings series and Bilbo and his crew come across the fairies, just like in The Hobbit’s sequels. The involvement of the fairies is a little different between movie and book, but I wasn’t bothered by it, although I realize some may be.
riddle-battle. The details are a little different than in the book but the main idea is the same and Bilbo is led out of the goblin-tunnels to the dwarves.
The movie proceeds much like the book. Only a few minor details are different but they don’t change the story line that much. The effects and scenery are much like that
After getting tangled up with some trolls and barely escaping with Gandalf’s help, the dwarves and Bilbo continue to encounter many creatures and side-quests along their way. One of the creatures is, of course, Gollum. Bilbo finds the magic ring on the ground after running from a bunch of goblins and getting separated from his troupe. He then meets Gollum and they have their
The movie adds an extra bit of drama to the story by adding an evil orc named Azog, chief of the goblins of Moria, played by Manu Bennett, who wants Thorin’s head because of a past battle with Thorin’s father and grandfather. Azog is not in the book except when briefly mentioned by GandalfAzog was responsible for killing Thror, Thorin’s father in a war long ago, and this detail is kept for the movie, just embellished a bit.
Thorin actually thinks
Azog is already dead but when the goblin king calls on him to let him know he has Thorin is in his possession, Thorin realizes Azog is still alive and out to get him. The book doesn’t have any of that, but as I said before, the main idea of the whole thing is the same. After the dwarves flee the mountain and get away from the goblins, they come upon Azog and his evil minions, which include huge wolves and more orcs. This is where the book and the movie become the same again and after this battle is when the movie will end, to be continued in the second half.
Personally I am looking forward to the second half of this movie. I do like that they are making it longer so they can really tell the entire story so I don’t mind the wait for the second half. My only complaint is that the tickets were $13.50 each which seemed incredibly steep to me – although I was very happy with the three-dimensional effects. I give this movie 4 out of 5 top hats. It’s missing one, because I felt like it was just too long and they could have cut some of it to make it a little shorter - oh, and the ticket price.
Tricia Peterson WASHBURN REVIEW
Tricia Peterson is a senior mass media major. Reach her at patricia.peterson@ washburn.edu.
Photos by Abby Mies, Washburn Review A Flagship Institution: Washburn Tech’s campus underwent many changes over the winter break. Above: One of the new flat screens in Building A allows students to stay current with the news and weather. Left: The newly painted mural depicts Kansas themed landscapes.
Ichabods crack top 10 again, clicking on all cyclinders
Luke Warnken WASHBURN REVIEW
The No. 10 Ichabods were able to climb back into the top ten this week with big wins over Fort Hays State University and the University of Nebraska-Kearney. The Bods (102, 3-1 MIAA), hit a bump on the road after losing to the University of Central Oklahoma but have regained form behind the hot shooting of senior point guard Martin Mitchell.
Mitchell’s 19 points on 7-11 shooting helped the Ichabods to tame the Tigers of FHSU with a close 70-69 win. Days later Mitchell had an encore game, putting up 23 points while hitting four threes en route to a 72-56 win over UNK.
The Bods have gotten solid play out of senior big men Bobby Chipman, Joseph Smith and Zack Riggins. All-American shooting guard Will McNeill has been playing lights out, averaging a team-high 19.1 points per game. McNeill’s slashing ability has caused many problems for teams. His dazzling ability to finish at the rim or draw a foul has made many teams have to back off and play a zone against Washburn. McNeill has struggled to hit shots lately, but is averaging almost nine free throws per game and doing the little things to help his team win.
“Will’s trying to get in done rebounding and in the assist area,” said Bob Chipman, Washburn head coach. “He’s getting it done in other areas too.”
facilitatior role.”
The Ichabods have also been playing without junior wingman Alex North who has been unable to play because of a Ulsaker who will get more minutes.”
Truman State University Lady Bulldogs (12-2, 5-1 MIAA) vs. No. 9 Washburn University Lady Blues (10-2, 4-0 MIAA)
Tipoff 5:30 p.m. at Schendel Court in Lee Arena
Truman State University Bulldogs (5-9, 2-4 MIAA) vs. No. 10 Washburn Ichabods (10-2, 3-1 MIAA)
Tipoff 7:30 p.m. at Schendel Court in Lee Arena
Washburn will need more players to step up as teams continue to play zone against the Bods. Truman State University (5-9, 2-4 MIAA), who Washburn hosts Wednesday, has struggled this season but is
“We have to stay home on the shooters,” said Chipman. “He’s (Tom Norton) coming off an 8-14 game from the three where he’s made eight three’s. We’re going to have to get in what I call his hip pocket. Go wherever he goes and make him
The Bulldogs will try to keep Mitchell and McNeill in check and more than likely will play a zone defense to force the Ichabods to shoot from outside. Mitchell has been able to knock down longrange shots as the Bods continue to find ways to
“We’ve been more patient,” said Chipman. “Get that ball moving and attack. Penetration always kills no matter what defense somebody’s playing and we’re doing a better job penetrating against the
Blues await tough Truman team
Luke Warnken is a junior athletic training major. Reach him at luke.
Washburn sophomore guard Casyn Buchman (3) looks to drive by a Benedictine defender. The Lady Blues have managed to fly by everybody they played in the MIAA, but the Lady Bulldogs of Truman State will look to
“It’s just going to be a tough conference game,”
dable threat in the MIAA despite losing major contributors from last year’s team. With plenty of talent on the roster, the Lady Blues have had to overcome growing pains to get to where they are now.
The Blues (10-2, 4-0 MIAA) have steadily climbed in the rankings, claiming the No. 9 spot after defeating Fort Hays State University 63-60 and the University of Nebraska-Kearney 74-45 behind big perfomances behind senior point guard Laura Kinderknecht.
Truman State (12-2, 5-1 MIAA) comes into the game with a five game win streak and looks to hand the Lady Blues their first lost in conference play.
Washburn had two minor setbacks, losing by a combined five points at the 2012 South Point Holiday Hoops Classic in Las Vegas, Nev. Since the start of 2013, Washburn has gone on a four game win streak. Truman is led by the guard duo of Becka McHenry and Allie Norton who average 13.6 and 10.4 points per game. Senior Dana Elliot and Lavonda McCall will be asked to help shut down the guards of Truman.
“Just trying to stay at the top,” said Kinderknecht. “Hopefully start out quick and get the win.”
Luke Warnken is a junior athletic training major. Reach him at luke. warnken@washburn.edu
Photos by Abby Mies, Washburn Review
Bods thrive behind play of Mitchell Kinderknecht’s hot hand continues to lead the Blues
Silent but Deadly: Senior point guard Laura Kinderknecht (5) is quiet off of the court but she makes a splash on the court. Kinderknecht was named MIAA athlete of the week last week
Luke Warnken
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and Biance Fennessee kept Washburn going, but as of late, another player has stepped up as the major scoring threat. Point guard Laura Kinderknecht, who spent most her time last year dishing out the basketball to the senior trio,
named MIAA athlete of the week after shooting 68 percent from the field this past week in wins over Fort Hays State University and the University of Nebraska-Kearney.
“Everybody has their role and everybody tries to
looks to keep her hot hand going Wednesday as the Lady Blues play host to Truman State University.
Luke Warnken is a junior athletic training major. Reach him at luke. warnken@washburn.edu
perimeter. Mitchell has accepted the challenge and made teams pay. Mitchell is shooting a solid 45 percent from behind the arc, knocking down a team-leading 25 treys.
“Martin has been on a roll,” said Bob Chipman, Washburn head coach.
“His shot is going in. He’s been unbelievable from the three here recently. We’ve needed that because the rest of the team until recently has been kinda cold.”
Washburn has been in dire need for someone to become the go-to-guy along the three-point line.
McNeill is more of a midrange player who can get to the rim at will and the Bods lost three point specialist Jeff Reid from last year’s team. After boosting his average to 15.6 points
“Martin has been on a four or five game hotstreak,” said McNeill.
“That’s definitely what we need so teams will get out of their zone.”
Mitchell will also have to play stout defense against a good shooting three-point team from Truman State lead by senior guard Tom Norton who is averaging 13 points per game for the Bulldogs. Mitchell and his backcourt mate McNeill will look to keep things going against a great three point shooting team from Truman State. Tip off is at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at Schendel Court in Lee Arena.
With McNeill get ting most the opposing defenses attention, things have opened up for Mitchell. Opposing teams have switched to zone defenses to force McNeill, Mitchell and the rest of the Ichabod lineup to hit shots from the
rim
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Luke Warnkenis a junior athletic training major. Reach him at luke. warnken@washburn.edu
The starting point guard for the Ichabods has stepped up the past couple of games leading the way for Washburn. Mitchell has become the go-toguy from behind the arc while still leading the team in assists.
Photo by Abby Mies, Washburn Review Balancing Act: Senior Martin Mitchell (12) looks to finish at the
