It’s the word that makes any student cringe. The word that brings panic, anxiety, and any number of other negative emotions to mind. Step into Mabee Library in the last month of school and one finds every corner packed with students freaking out about maintaining that perfect GPA, figuring out the smallest percentage needed to pass the test, or combing through the minutest details, trying to pick up on something that might have been missed.
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Cramming and Jamming: Cali Hoss and Kathy Fehner are trying to get a leg up on studying for this year’s final exams by hitting the library early in the week. Washburn University students have been flooding the tables and booths of the Maybee Library but it is still expected to continue to increase in population as finals week creeps closer.
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Finals suck. There is no better way to put it. They are unnecessary, evil and an erroneous way to measure retention rates. And success week is a synonym for hell week. However, this article is not to debate the usefulness of final exams. It is to give you, the reader, some tips and tricks on how to get through the worst week of your semester. Some students who were interviewed had very specific study habits, and some didn’t.
Paul Xia, a junior economics major, was very precise in his study habits.
“I make a detailed plan about the final test, read the textbook and my notes I took on the class. Then I ask the teacher how to prepare the test and get info from my classmates. I eat healthier; I eat a lot of salad, steak and cheese.”
“[I] fill out many study guides, especially if the professor provides them. I make sure to take walks around campus to clear my mind. I get free massages from PTA and I eat healthy,” said Robert Miller, a junior French major.
Amber Oshel, a senior psychology major, takes a very practical approach to studying for her finals.
“I study the night before the
test,” said Oshel.
Between Xia and Miller’s answers, the trick is to try to stay organized and take little bites at a time. It is difficult to cram an entire semester’s worth of material in one night. Although this trick might work for some, for others, it will only result in failure.
Try to stay away from the greasy food in the Union. A burger and fries might sound good at the time, but fat and grease will dull your thinking processes and make you tired and sluggish.
Suite101, a website devoted to a plethora of information, has a section devoted to campus life and has excellent ideas for studying.
With these tips in mind, hopefully you can find studying for your finals much easier. Just remember to relax and to not overwhelm yourself. Chamomile tea with honey is a good drink for you to sip on while you study, and it helps you relax. Yogi is a brand that can be found in the tea and coffee aisle at Wal-Mart that has a selection of teas to either relax or awaken you. Also, get plenty of sleep. Stressing out is the worst thing any student can do to him or herself, so keep that in mind as you crack open those textbooks.
Good luck, Ichabods.
Madison Powers, madison. powers@washburn.edu, is a sophomore history major.
Waves of Students Flood Mabee: Sarah Haines and Chelsea Yu crammed for a high stress final in Maybee Library. Although they are not the only ones, students are rushing to the library for an open table this spring semester.
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Beginning May 3, students can take advantage of a unique book return alternative. Beats for Books will buy back your used texts for credit towards a new pair of beats. Started as a class project, Tray Massengale, master’s business and Samuel Olberding, sophomore accounting major have designed a program to offer higher values for returned textbooks than
that of local bookstores.
“We take your books and appraise them at a higher value that the bookstore would offer as credit towards a pair of Beats,” said Olberding. “We ‘ll always give a higher value than you’ll find elsewhere.”
Massengale’s company, Extreme Beats, is helping the students coordinate this effort. Both Massengale and Olberding say this is a way to
help other Washburn students.
“Washburn has helped us out a lot. This is one way we can give back,” said Olberding.
“Officially, beats for books starts Friday before finals during success week,” said Massengale. “It will continue through finals week.”
Students can take advantage of Beats for Books, at The Burger Stand.
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washburn.edu, is a Journalism 2 student.
graphic by Tricia Peterson, Washburn Review
Photo by Abby Mies, Washburn Review
Captian Crunch Time: Megan Smith took advantage of being on campus to check up on her emails and to get a head start on studying. Smith plans to be a frequent attendee of Maybee Library this spring.
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2013 Washburn University Awards
These awards recognize students, faculty, staff and student organizations that “have gone the extra mile and soar to new heights”.
Outstanding Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award
Carol Vogel
Outstanding Emerging Leader for Freshman Award
Kathleen Longhofer
Outstanding Emerging Leader for Transfer Students Award
Brady Riekeman
New Student Organization of the Year Award
Leadership Institute Student Leadership Council
Student Organization of the Year Award
Kappa Sigma
True Blue Bod Spirit Award
Brett Johnson
Commitment to Diversity Student Award
Porchia Brown
Blake Porter
Brittany Dome
Katrina Reiss
Andrea Huettner
Natalie Jones
Gentry Cork
Erin Finley
Jenna Thompson
Heather Jurgensmeier
Xianguri Zheng
Katie McAfee
Kinsey Ashworth
Stacey Korte
Kennedy White
Morgan Hammes
Jake (Harold) Wingo
Hallie Horn
Mia Capuano
Tara Phillips
Haley Hanson
Laura Groves
Johnathan Tyler
Braxton Bolden
Nzingha Banks
Allison Bristol
Brittany Schuman
Kegan Kennedy
Brooke Fowler
Lexie Fager
Monica McDougal
Evan Mietchen
Erika Foster
Jillian Kincaid
Kayla Johnson
Callie Lowry
Abbi Oelschlager
Taylor Hankinson
Sara Escandon
Chelsea Jamison
Rachael Beiker
Cory Wilhelm
Devin Muir
Tionna Trarbach
Jamie Pfannenstiel
Kathleen Fehner
Sarah Minnemen
An international School of Business honors society. acredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Ariel Jennings
Tiffany
O’Rourke
Allyson Porter
Lincoln Kingman
Choi Jong-Tak
Tyson Nernberg
Louis Lindstrom
Jennifer Robert
Sandra Haines
Gina Stewart
Daniel Harris
Travis Hirt
Steven Jablonowski
John Laird
Kristina Luke-Fry
Rick Pemberton
Ashley Persinger
Esmond Alleyene
Reza Espahbodi
Commitment to Diversity Faculty/Staff/Community Award
Leslie McCullough
Random Acts of Kindness
Laura Stadler
President’s Outstanding Leader Award
Caprice Courtez
Outstanding Program for Campus Enhancement
Leadership Challenge Event
Outstanding Program for Community Service
Can Emporia
Outstanding Program for Diversity
“Lecture Series” featuring Susan Cain
Washburn University Student Employee of the Year Award
5 Years: Kandis Barker, Joan Bayens, Vicky Berry, Tami Boten, John Bredahl, Bobby Elbert, Matt Eppright, Lyall Ford, Tonya Grauberger, Kevin Halgren, Don Johnson, Chuck Kranz, Gwyn Nelson, Jessica Neumann Barraclough, Janet Radziejeski, Monique Robins, Janet Schneider, Louisa Schurig, William Sipes, Linda Smith, James Staehli and Jackie Tomes
10 Years: Vicki Baer, Mildred Baker, Tim Collins, Kay Farley, Mike Forman, Nelda Gaito, Kevin Goodman, Chris Herron, Adrianne Johnson, Beth Kuhn, Ivy LaGrone, Marsha Madl, Nancy Province,
Outstanding Student Award
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Meredith A. Moore Communication Award
Ian Mikkelsen
Toni McCorkill Boyles Communication Scholarship
Tamara Boten
Jeanette T. Dandridge Communication Award
Jaycee Breese
Charles A. Funcher Memorial Scholarship
Tamela McManes
Jaylon Burch
John Rebein
Kaitlyn Werst
Angela Barton
Caitlin Rodenbeek
Jessica Kopp
Monica Voth
Taylor Kennedy
Mary-Lucia Darst
Scott Barkmeyer
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Claire Crawford
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Samantha
Robert Miller
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Jennifer Guffey
Rob Robinson, Bethe Titsworth, Rhonda Thornburgh, David Trupp and Val VanDerSluis
15 years: Marta Barnett, Jerry Farley, John Haverty, Shirley Jacobson, Frank Lee, Mark Sohl and Lynn Wilson
20 years: Paula Inman, Mary Jordan, Esperanza Root and Sharon Urban
25 years: Leigh Ives, Norm Koester, Jill Monie, Mary Moses, Sue Peek and Kyle Riggles
30 years: Steve Ice and Meredith Kidd
35 years: Connie DiPasquale and Phyllis Hoffman
Faculty Recognized for years of service:
5 years:Michael Averett, Jeanne Catanzaro, Erin Chamberlain, Sophie Delahaye, Karen Diaz Anchante, Karen Fernengel, Robert Flahart, Liviu Florea, Yvette Jenkins, Karen Kapusta-Pofahl, Bonnie Peterson, Fernando Pezzino, Keith Rocci, Janet Sharp, Jim Smith, Janet Todwong, Danny Wade, Kayla Waters and J. Harrison Watts
10 years: Alan Bearman, John Burns, Paul Byrne, Regina Cassell, Catherine Hunt, Kathryn Hupp, Gabriele Lunte, Kim Morse, Kevin O’Leary, John Paul, Marguerite Perret, Bassima Schbley, David Sollars, Maria Stover, Courtney Sullivan and Curtis Waugh
15 years: Sarah Cook, Lenora Edwards, William Gahnstrom, Debra Isaacson, Bruce Mactavish, Marilyn Masterson, Kathy Menzie, Mark Peterson, Tim Peterson and Azyz Sharafy
20 years: Jane Carpenter and Richard Martin
25 years: Maryellen McBride and Tom Morgan
30 years: Steven Black, Robert Boncella, William Dunlap, Liaquat Khan, William Roach, Jera Roberts, Roy Sheldon
35 years: Barry Crawford
40 years: Jim Concannon and Gary Forbach
45 years: James Rivers
50 years: Jim Hoogenakker
Eminentes Universitatis: Lynn Bailey, Linda Barnes, Beverlyn Brown, Connie Foltz, Sandra Kidd, Norm Koester and Arlene Leuszler
Emeriti: Dean Corwin, Linda Croucher, Judy Druse, Mo Godman, Jim Hoogenakker, Harold Rood and Mary Shoop
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An honor societry for first year students at a secondary school or university.
The Great Plains Honors Council awards the Dennis Boe award to a student who submits an exemplarily piece of writing for the conference.
Heather Ramsdell
Ryan Goul
Sha’lan Green
Rosemary Cruz Hernandez
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Shane Kennedy
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Calendar
Wednesday, May 1
Dion Henderson BFA Sr. Art Exhibition: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Art Building (runs through Thursday)
Jacob Meyer BFA Sr. Art Exhibition: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Art Building (runs through Thursday)
William L. Haney Rediscovered: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Garvey Fine Arts Center
WSGA presents: Race to the Finish: 9:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 7
Success week: All Day (runs through May 3)
Baseball at Rockhurst University: 6 p.m., away
Thursday, May 2
Observatory Open House: 9 to 10 p.m., Stoffer Hall
Friday, May 3
Last day of classes: All Day
After Hours: 5 to 7 p.m., Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center
“Ride” Bicycle Art Installation Reception: 5:30 p.m., Art Building
Dion Henderson BFA Senior Art Exhibit closing reception: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Art Building
Jacob Meyer BFA closing reception: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Art Building
Saturday, May 4
Final Exams: All Day (runs through May 10)
Strawberry Breakfast: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. (Breakfast for Employees)
New calendar system at WU
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Washburn is planning to convert its existing web interface to something new in January 2014. This will dramatically change email and calendar capability for students, faculty and staff. The conversion is in its planning stage which includes determining which interface is best suited to university and student needs.
The changes are necessary because existing technology is outdated. It does not adequately leverage mobile technology or leverage advantages of cloud service.
“Our hardware is in need of an upgrade in addition to browser options,” said Eileen Brouduss, Application Systems Specialist, Information Technology Services. “It’ll most likely be an upgrade package we are looking at.”
“We have an evaluation committee that has been meeting for
several months now. Members represent students, faculty and staff,” said Broudduss. “They are considering two specific options for an interface, Google Apps and Office 365. Part of the planning process includes collecting student and faculty feedback as to which of these would be most favored.”
said Broudduss. “The committee will look at all advantages and make a recommendation to the Board of Regents.”
Most people favor their comfort zones or what they are comfortable using. Students really like Google. But there’s no clear winner. “
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Floyd Davenport Director of Information Technology Services
The committee sent out a survey to the greater campus asking for input. There have been about 600 responses so far.
“At least half of those responses have been from students,”
Washburn police reports
April 24
12:55—Information Report, Fire Alarm; Henderson Learning Center; Report Taken, Probable Cause Fumes from Welding
13:27—Theft Billfold and Contents; Morgan Hall; Report Taken, no suspects 17:59—Information Report, Outside Agency; Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity; Report Taken; Report Recovery of Stolen Property
April 25
01:02—Information Report, Fire Alarm; Living Learning Center; Report Taken; No Probable Cause 15:02—Motor Vehicle Accident; Washburn Institute of Technology; Report
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In addition to the online survey, Information Technology is providing side by side demonstrations of interface options for students and staff. The first event was April 24. On April 29 they presented a demonstration in Henderson 112.
“Most people favor their comfort zones, or what they are comfortable using,” said Floyd Davenport, Director of Information
Technology Services. “Students really like Google. But there’s no clear winner.”
“I’m not really familiar with either one,” said Dr. Cheryl Childer, Chair and Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology. “My biggest concern is privacy. Google changes very fast, I wonder how that will be managed.”
Davenport noted that there is a generational gap in perception about managing changes. Some students see immediate updates as beneficial, while others may not.
One clear advantage from the upgrade will be increased space for students and versatile customization. Currently students have only 100 MB of space, compared to 25 GB in the future.
Lynda Zook, lynda.zook@ washburn.edu, is a Journalism 2 student.
April 26
17:01—Motor Vehicle Accident; Parking Lot 6; Reports taken, photos taken
April 27
12:11—Theft, Television/ Wireless Receiver; Art Building; Report Taken; No Suspects
20:09—Information Report, Fire Alarm; Henderson Learning Center; Report Taken
Taken, Photos Taken
A reflection on the past school year
Finals week is approaching and everyone is in the library crunching for tests and presentations, and wrapping up their semester. This is my favorite time of the semester - everything is coming together, everyone is scrambling and summer is on its way.
I am really looking forward to this summer although I am
feeling a little nostalgic about the past school year. It has been an amazing year despite all of the obstacles I have had to deal with. Although there were a few problems, what stands out most to me is how amazing everyone has done on the paper this year. I am so proud of Student Media and all that we have done, and I am proud to have been a part of these transitions.
In October we switched to a new website company, Town News. October was not a good time to switch over, but really no time is good. This was a huge obstacle for us - starting from scratch and still worrying about the print edition and the yearbook, and keeping everything timely at the same time – but we did it. All that hard work paid off because we received second place for our website at the Kansas Collegiate Media conference last month. This is amazing because the only other school in Kansas that beat us was the Uni-
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“Everything has to be quiet. I can’t study with the TV on.”
“Self motivation. If I know I am within reach of a higher grade, I study harder.”
versity of Kansas. This is something to be excited about.
We’ve gone through changes in structure, payroll difficulties and a huge turnover rate in the CORE and Senior Staff. Usually writers and photographers come and go, but the CORE and Senior Staff stays the same. This year, with structure and payroll changes, we have lost some positions while gaining others. This has been a struggle, but hopefully the organization has learned from its mistakes and next year these problems won’t exist. Of course other problems will arise, but I am hoping that everything we have worked toward this year will reflect on next year and it will have all been for something.
So this is my last week as editor in chief but I plan to come back in the fall to write stories for the Kaw, online and print. This year has been a wonderful learning opportunity for me and I will miss it. I could have done without some of the drama that
consumed a lot of my time in the fall semester but without it some of the changes made wouldn’t have been made. Everything happens for a reason.
I remember the first production night at The Review. I was so nervous. I was worried something would go wrong or I would miss something incredibly obvious. After the first night went smoothly, I felt a little better but knew we had a long way to go. Now that I have (almost) made it through the year, I look back and laugh. Now I am not nervous. I am confident we will get the paper out on time and that everyone will be happy with the content. If I gained nothing else, the confidence is worth it.
So keep picking up the paper, I know I will. Check out the website and let us know what you think.
Tricia Peterson, patricia.peterson@washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.
Finals week is next week. We wanted to know:
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“A set schedule with no interruptions. Have something planned after, then I have to get it done.”
“A nice quiet atmosphere away from home and children.”
This is my last issue working for the Washburn Review.
I can’t believe I just said that.
Let me preface everyone who’s reading this why that’s so significant.
I started at Washburn University in the fall of 2008, following my senior year of high school. It’s been a long and exciting ride to say the least.
It all began with an eventful student orientation and enrollment in fall classes. Following this, I geared up for my first semester. I still remember the nerves and uncertainty, not knowing what college classes would be like compared to high school.
Turns out, they weren’t that different. I took a few honors classes in high school and always pushed myself academically, so when teachers said I’d have to work hard to get good grades, it wasn’t too much of a surprise.
I knew when I arrived at Washburn, I wanted to start a new chapter of my life, and in that I wanted to make sure I was more involved as an Ichabod than I was as a Charger at Topeka West High School. My first way of making this a reality came as I
started writing for the Washburn Review a few weeks into my first semester. Through this, I began to see all of the outlets I could get involved in at Washburn.
This was just the beginning.
During my freshman year, I also became involved in Bod Squad and quickly learned school spirit at Washburn needed a kickstart. This is a common theme throughout my time in school, as it turns out. I always wanted to bring energy to whatever I was a part of. Sometimes I succeeded, sometimes I didn’t.
In that light, this is the point where I could go through each semester and year of my time, highlighting milestone moments, academic successes, what didn’t go so well and more, but I know that would get boring for you readers.
So, without further ado, I’ll skip five years to the present. I’ll put it this way: there is a week and a half of school left, and I’m still as busy as ever. This semester has been especially impactful though, as I’ve been a part of Leadership Greater Topeka 2013, I’ve been Vice President of Phi Delta Theta- Kansas Beta, and I’ve also been working on an independent project for the local tourism guide, Visit Topeka Inc. Those three projects have allowed for me to really develop a
better sense of my strengths and weaknesses, which I’m thankful for.
But through reading this article, my point is to educate everyone. I want to give five general guidelines for how I think you can be successful and happy at Washburn. These are completely arbitrary, but I feel I would be doing a disservice if I didn’t write this.
1. Trust your intuition about your focus of studies. I’ve seen too many students follow a path set forth by someone else in their lives, only to find they are unhappy with the outcome. Find your passion.
2. Don’t be afraid to try
something new, to go to an event alone, or to follow a path your friends aren’t taking. Be autonomous and individualistic.
3. Talk to your professors, advisors and mentors. Their advice and guidance is not in vain, and they are only here to help you.
4. Make new friends. Don’t forget the old ones in the process, but don’t be afraid to branch out. Beyond that, realize you may grow separate from someone you’ve always been close to. It’s bound to happen.
5. Have pride in your university. Whether that means taking your academics seriously, going to sporting events, attending
musicals, volunteering to clean up the Union lawn, or anything else Washburn related, so be it. Don’t forget you’re an Ichabod, not a Jayhawk, not a Wildcat, not a Shocker. An Ichabod. Stand proud by that statement. In closing, I wouldn’t trade my time at Washburn for anything. It’s been a wonderful five years, and I will never forget all of the great memories. Here’s to hoping it brings you everything it brought me. Good luck, Ichabods.
Richard Kelly, richard.kelly@ washburn.edu, is a senior nursing and art major.
End of an Era: Richard Kelly reports for The Review at a Kansas Koyotes game 2010. Kelly worked for the paper for five years, starting in 2008, and his time with the organization will end this year as he graduates May 11.
Photo courtesy of Josh Rouse
ArtsConnect and the Equality House join together to Paint Equality
ceptance.
The Equality House is making connections in Topeka every day. With their one-word mission statement, “Peace,” they plan to connect with as many organizations in Topeka as possible. As the result of one of these connections, the Paint Equality Project was born.
Sarah Fizell, executive director of ArtsConnect, originally went to the Equality House to see if they wanted to be part of the First Friday Art Walk. ArtsConnect is responsible for coordinating the walks and other art events in town and Fizell thought it would be a good idea to just go over and say “hello.” The connection started there.
“I see that house as kind of a piece of public, protest art, as some kind of a mural,” said Fizell. “As I walked in, on the wall next to the door was a piece of paper with all of the paint chips on it, and I thought ‘how cool would that be to share those colors with other people who maybe don’t know how else to interact with the house other than come and have their photograph taken.’”
The idea turned into the Paint Equality project. ArtsConnect has kits that include the same 12 colors that are used on the rainbow house, a canvas for painting, brushes and a limited edition magnet with an image of the house on it. The idea is for people to use these materials to create something that speaks about equality, community, love and ac-
“Maybe it would give other people an opportunity to sort of have a piece of the sentiment be hind that house, in their own world and have an opportunity to really create with it,” said Fizell. “I think that the options have been limited for us here in Topeka to respond to the Westboro Baptist Church in a positive way and this is an opportu nity to do that.”
The project is also a way to bring the community together with art.
“The Paint Equality Proj ect sounds like a creative way to bring the community together over equality and art,” said Maegan O’Callaghan, sophomore history education major. “This will also hopefully make those opposed to marriage equality realize that their bullying or discriminatory policies are not acceptable. I am very excited about the Equality House and the changes it is bringing to Topeka, and I look forward to see where they go next.”
Although WBC is a huge motivator for this project, they aren’t named inside the box because these organizations want to stress equality and tolerance, moreso than a backlash against the famous hate group.
Davis Hammet, director of operations for Planting Peace; the organization that purchased and painted the rainbow house; says that the house itself was originally placed where it is because of the
WBC, but that their organization stands for much more than that.
Planting Peace is worldwide and is responsible for deworming 14 million people, they own six orphanages including one for HIV positive children, they have planted 1 million fruit trees in Haiti and they have helped to preserve the Amazon Rainforest. The Equality House is the beginning of their K-12 anti-bullying program and the house is supposed to be a place for the community of Topeka.
“[Planting Peace] owns the house but this is a house that is kind of given to the community of Topeka,” said Hammet. “When we got here and we found so much peace and love and [so many] wonderful
house is involved in currently. Soon, they will have their own Lit tle Free Library, painted just like the house with books specifically about empowerment and equality.
people here, we thought a rainbow house represents the community much better than the WBC.”
The K-12 anti-bullying program is a pilot that is being tested on the 501 School District. It was started here after the success of the Equality House and Hammet describes it as being the most comprehensive anti-bullying program ever.
“Within two years we hope Topeka to be the model for the rest of the nation,” said Hammet. “And then we’ll start expanding from here. We are going to try to make [501] the safest school district in the nation.”
The organization’s founder wanted to promote something that had to do with lowering teen suicide
“As a young conservativeraised Christian, I really appreciate the Equality House,” said O’Callaghan. “It is a great silent way of showing that the WBC does not represent all people in Topeka.
As a Christian and LGBTQ rights supporter, I am very frustrated with the image of Christians the WBC portrays.”
For more information and to keep up with all they are involved in, visit Planting Peace’s website plantingpeace.org and the Equality House’s page, equalityhouse.org.
For more information on ArtsConnect in Topeka, visit artsconnecttopeka.org/. There, one can order their own Paint Equality Kit for $35.
Tricia Peterson, tricia.peterson@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.
Photo by Tricia Peterson, Washburn Review
Paint Me Something WUnderful: The contents of a purchased paint kit are displayed. The kits contain the same 12 colors used on the rainbow house, a canvas, brushes and a magnet with an image of the house on it.
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The Brightest House on The Block: The Equality House shines bright, directly across from the Westboro Baptist Church. The Equality House is located at 1200 SW Orleans St.
Photo courtesy of Equality House Facebook page
Photo by Tricia Peterson, Washburn Review
Photo by Tricia Peterson, Washburn Review
Artful inspirations: Ending the year at
Can I Ride With WU: “Ride” is an installation piece set up by Monette Mark’s Design II class. The art hopes to raise awareness about the topical issues of bicycle safety and to encourage more cyclists in the city.
The Art That Paints the Page: “Looking Back” is an oil on canvas piece by senior Dion Henderson. Henderson’s gallery reception is set for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 3 at the Art Building.
The Blocks of an Artist: Inspired by his childhood, Jacob Meyer assembled this wood sculpture titled “Hope.” Meyer ‘s gallery reception is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 3.
Work That’s Fatal: Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix are portrayed through senior artist Jacob Meyer. These works are part of his Fatal 27 series.
Wizard of WU: “Wizard” is a found object metal sculpture created by senior artist Dion Henderson. Henderson likes to disassemble found objects and put them together as new objects.
Parts With a Purpose : The installation bicycle parts are available to look at on Washburn’s south side of campus between Mulvane and Jewell, along 21st street.
Can WU Smile for Me: “Smile” is an oil on canvas piece of art from senior Dion Henderson. Henderson’s work is displayed downstairs at the Art Building.
Framed for Success: This chemigram is the work of senior artist Jacob Meyer. Meyer believes the way he frames his artwork is different than what you would see hanging in a museum.
Cello recital rocks WU
memory. Despite his outward appearance of nervousness, Page’s sound was no less compromised and by the second movement of the sonata, he was more relaxed and seemed to have let go of the weight of performing and simply enjoyed the experience for himself.
men and I hope that they will take their studies far.”
Photo by Austin Abernathy, Washburn Review
Playful Juniors: (from left) Phillip “Brail” Watson, Erinn Renyer and Karl Page happily posed before their recital at White Concert Hall April 26. Both students are juniors and performance majors at WU.
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April 26, junior music performance majors Karl Page and Phillip “Brail” Watson presented their junior recital at White Concert Hall. The recital, along with a senior recital, is a degree requirement for all music performance majors at Washburn.
Pumped and ready to play,
Watson started the recital off with the 1st and 2nd movements of Henry Eccles’ Sonata in G minor. Watson’s relaxed shoulders and slight head bobbing indicated a relaxed playing demeanor and a sense of ease with complicated rhythmic passages. In contrast, Page seemed more rigid as he played his Sonata in G Major by GB Sammartini, which was impressively played from
Watson returned to the stage once again to close the first half of the program with a favorite among the cello repertoire, the Allegro Non Troppo movement of Brahms’ Sonata No. 1 in E Minor. Watson’s execution of the sonata was obviously well prepared and the way he grooved with the wave like passages, which most cellists struggle to manage, seemed to come effortlessly to him. During a brief intermission, one faculty member had a lot to say.
“Its been very nice,” said Ann Marie Snook, music department chairperson. “We have just heard two very talented young
After the brief intermission, Page took the stage once again, performing the Prelude movement to J. S. Bach’s Suite No. 3 for Unaccompanied Cello. Nerves shook off and ready to play, Page gave a well oiled and once again memorized performance. After that was Meditation from Thais by Jules Massenet performed by Watson.
Time seemed to slowly ease to a hault as Watson wooed his way through the lyricism of the Meditation. The show stopper and finale to the recital was David Popper’s Tarantella played by Page. A Tarantella piece is supposed to invoke the image of a tarantula scurrying around by quick rhythms in a fast tempo. The effect was captured by Page’s playing and brought the house down for a standing ovation.
“It was a very good recit-
al,” said Samantha Silver, freshman music major. “I liked the contrasting selection of [pieces] presented by both players. Both players had very different styles and it was good.”
The audience seemed to agree with Silver’s reaction at the post recital reception in the concert hall lobby. Page and Watson were greeted to a cheering crowd where they beamed satisfied smiles and shook hands with friends and fans.
Upcoming music events include the President’s Concert at 7:30 p.m. May 3, the Washburn Symphony Orchestra combined with the Washburn Choir will perform F. Mendelssohn’s Elijah. At 6 p.m. May 2, the Topeka Cello Collective will join up with Washburn Cello Ensemble in an outdoor Pops concert behind the Washburn Memorial Union.
Austin Abernathy, austin.abernathy@washburn.edu, is a senior music major.
Movie lacks smart science fiction feel, tells not shows
Shaun Collins WASHBURN REVIEW
What to make of “Oblivion,” the new cinematic event from Joseph Kosinski, the director of “TRON: Legacy” and the producers of “Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes,” starring Tom Cruise? Well, funny enough, you get exactly what you’d expect mixing those together. A visionary-looking piece of cinema couched in a strong concept starring Tom Cruise.
Unfortunately, while the film strives for so much more, it stalls and never manages to get over the hump of how impressive its visual flair is or how smart the science fiction should be, which makes it all the more frustrating.
Cruise stars as Jack Harper, a security repairman stationed on an evacuated Earth in 2077. As we learn in the voice over, aliens attacked the moon and shattered it, causing mass earthquakes and tidal waves before they invaded.
Humanity struck back with nuclear weapons, and defeated them, but left the planet an irradiated wasteland. Now we’re bugging out, and Jack’s mission is to secure the massive operation to extract vital resources from the planet before joining the rest of the survivors on Titan. But as the movie unfolds, Jack finds himself drawn into a series of shocking revelations that connect him to Earth of the past.
I’m reminded of a saying of the late great Roger Ebert, who was firm of the belief that if you start a movie with a voice over telling us what happened off camera, you have failed as a filmmaker. Rule one is show, don’t tell. I didn’t put much stock in the theory when I first heard it, after all, Star Wars has a prologue and it’s pretty good. But, the more I started to pay attention to movies that followed this model, the more I realized he was right. All of the information
at the beginning of “Oblivion” is regurgitated to us again later in the film. Had it not appeared at the beginning, the beautiful vistas of a ruined planet that Jack flies over would have been a deeper mystery and added to the atmosphere instead of so much eye candy. And why tell us at all if you’re gonna repeat the speech almost verbatim later in the movie? It’s an example of pandering, dumbing down the film so that more people can keep up with it, but instead it’s insulting to the audience and damaging to the film.
As for the shocking revelations, well, some were and some weren’t, which oddly, I blame on the production design. It’s fantastic, by the way, that super high gloss “Star Trek”/ ”Minority Report” look, and really helps sell the visual treat that this movie is, but, eagle eyed viewers will spot the problem that I did relatively quickly, and puncture a hole in
the balloon that is that plot surprise.
This is unfortunate, because “Oblivion” strives so hard to be smart science fiction. I very much love smart sci-fi—which in Hollywood can be hard to come by. When I find smart scifi, I want to praise it highly.
“Oblivion” could have relied on gun battles and special effects to win us over, and it didn’t. It took the high road or tried to. It even echoed my favorite Cruise film, “Vanilla Sky,” but the plot just isn’t quite fleshed out enough and starts to rely on just about every science fiction trope in the book by the time it’s done. In the end, “Oblivion” is an enjoyable film, and yes, it’s totally worth seeing. But maybe wait for the cheap theaters or even better, the DVD/Blu-ray release cut.
Shaun Collins, shaun.collins@ washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.
Bearcats too much for Ichabod netters in NCAA Regional
Luke Warnken WASHBURN REVIEW
The Washburn Ich abod tennis team has noth ing to hang their heads about.
The Bods saw their season come to an end after they were unable to slide by the Bearcats of Northwest Missou ri State University in the NCAA Central Region in Maryville, Mo.
“We competed,” said Dave Alden, Washburn head coach. “We tried awfully hard. Hats off to Northwest, they played lights out.”
The No. 38-ranked Ichabods found them selves in a hole early on. The German duo of junior Pascal Laucht and fresh man Thilo Schlenker were able to come away with a narrow defeat of Northwest’s Guilherme Narducci and Alvaro Riveros in No. 2 doubles. Things got flipped around in No. 3 doubles as Washburn’s juniors Chance Joost and Bobby Florence were on the other side, falling 9-8.
A Bad Bounce: Junior Bobby Florence focuses on the tennis ball as he prepares to hit a backhand. After starting off the season on the wrong foot, the Ichabods were able to make the NCAA Regional as the No. 3-seed where they lost to No. 2-seeded NWMSU.
that we rallied and got back.”
“We lost a doubles match that we won prior [in the season] and we lost in a tiebreaker,” said Alden. “We were down significantly, 4-1, and then we came back. I was proud
Juniors Steven Fletcher and Arek Kozaczuk tried to give Washburn the 2-1 advantage heading into singles play, but Sergio De Vilchez and Lluis Altimires had other plans. Altimires and De Vilchez knocked off the two Ichabods 8-4 giving the No. 22-ranked Bearcats a 2-1
lead after doubles play.
“We expended a lot of energy to get back in a doubles standpoint,” said Alden. “We just didn’t quite have enough in the tank.”
A fired up Northwest team clung to the momentum, sealing their victory with three wins in singles play. Rafael Bugiga defeated Schlenker in No.
2 doubles 6-0, 6-1 while Altimires took down first team All-MIAA selection Laucht in No. 3 singles 6-3, 6-1. Fletcher was unable to get Washburn on the board in No. 4 singles, falling 6-2, 6-1 to Riveros. Kozaczuk, Joost and Florence didn’t even finish their matches after the Bearcats got to five wins, giving Northwest a 5-1
win.
“The guys competed awfully hard,” said Alden. “Hopefully we’ll take some good lessons and apply it to next year.”
Washburn finishes the 2012-2013 season with a 13-8 record. The Ichabods went 5-1 in MIAA play and were solid at home, going 8-2 in the Topeka area. The Bods struggled
to find ways to win on the road or on neutral courts, going 3-3 at visitors courts and 2-3 at neutral sites. Northwest swept Washburn this season, winning the first match in St. Joseph, Mo., and the second match-up 5-1 in the NCAA tournament round of 32. Northwest was the only team to defeat Washburn in conference play this season. The Bearcats improve to 21-3 on the season and go on to advance to the round of 16 in Sur-
Despite the loss to Northwest, Washburn finished strong. The Ichabods lost three out of their first four games. They found their groove, winning their next six on the way to moving up in the national
“I just told them I was awfully proud of how hard they worked,” said Alden. “These guys have such good character. These are the groups of kids that you have that make you enjoy coaching. I just appreciate each and every one of them.”
Luke Warnken, luke. warnken@washburn.edu, is a junior athletic training major.
Singles Competition
1. Sergio De Vilchez (NWMSU) versus Arek Kozaczuk (WU) unfinished
2. Rafael Bugiga (NWMSU) defeated Thilo Schlenker (WU) 6-0, 6-1
While the Ichabods baseball team may have struggled this season, the future is looking up for the young squad.
With only two seniors in the starting lineup, they were one of the youngest teams in the MIAA conference. Three true freshmen and four redshirt freshmen appeared in games this year. The Ichabods will certainly be expected to improve on the 11-33 record they posted this season. With all of these young players gaining valuable experience early in their career the team looks to be on the path to improvement in the near future.
While seven freshmen saw the field, only on true freshman was able to earn a starting job. Kyle Carnahan started in 35 of the teams’ 43 games, which was the sixth most on the team. He ended the year with a .256 batting average, which is also sixth best out of the entire
starting lineup. Pitchers had to keep their eye on him all season because of his six stolen bases. Young players tend to be specialized in one thing if they even get a chance to start but that wasn’t the case for Carnahan this year
according to senior catcher Richard Swan.
“He’s a well-rounded player,” said Swan. “He’s got a good glove, a solid bat and gives us some speed on the base paths.”
That “good glove” helped the young third
baseman finish the year with just six errors, making the play on nearly 95 percent of his attempts. He also led the team in assists with 78, a feat normally reserved for shortstops and second basemen which he has played sparingly.
The transition from the high school game to the college game can cause some players to struggle early in their career. Carnahan says that the two senior starters Brad Alberts and Swan have helped him make the adjustment
successfully.
“They have really helped me and a lot of other guys adjust to the college level and learn how to play relaxed and have fun,” said Carnahan.
Swan said that he didn’t have to do much and that Carnahan alone is responsible for his successes on the field.
“I didn’t have to help him,” said Swan. “He’s such a hard working guy and plays the game the right way. He’s a dime a dozen and I can’t wait to see him keep growing as a player.”
Swan jokes that while he didn’t have to teach him anything, their shared home state of Iowa breeds hard workers.
“Well he is a fell Iowan so I already knew what kind of a player and hard worker he would be,” said Swan.
Jake Wingo, harold. wingo@washburn.edu, is a freshman mass media major.
Jason Collins becomes first male professional athlete to admit he’s gay, perfect timing
Luke Warnken WASHBURN REVIEW
Jason Collins did something that was considered unthinkable; a career-ending move most would say.
The 34-year-old NBA seven-footer came out in the open and announced he was a homosexual.
In today’s society this should not be a shock. It shouldn’t be blowing up
Twitter feeds or social networks and television shows shouldn’t need a reason to talk about it, but Collins was the first major sport athlete to openly admit he was gay while still playing.
Being a homosexual and a professional athlete is considered an oxymoron. Male athletes are suppose to be tough, gritty and masculine, which is everything that goes against be-
ing gay. Finally a male athlete breaks the stereotype.
He isn’t the first gay athlete to play professionally nor was he the first to think about coming out about his sexual orientation. He was just the first one to step to the plate and let his voice be heard. But why is it newsworthy for a society that should be so accepting? Because his timing is fitting.
America was once
again forced to come together again after the Boston Marathon bombings. Political agendas were put to the side for unity. Nobody cared what your sexual orientation was that week, what mattered was helping those affected by the explosions. America had its arms open to everybody.
Not only that, but what makes it even more fitting was that a movie recently
came out displaying what it was like to break a barrier, a movie about Jackie Robinson called “42.”
The movie is all about overcoming obstacles and doing what people thought was against the rules, against the way things are suppose to be. Collins’ situation will probably never hold the historical significance that Robinson’s did, but it is still a starting point.
Collins will be a symbol for the LBGT community, but he shouldn’t be. He is just a professional basketball player looking to keep his career going. Let his game speak for itself.
Luke Warnken, luke. warnken@washburn.edu, is a junior athletic training major.
Fresh Face: Washburn freshman Kyle Carnahan awaits the pitch during a doubleheader against Truman State University earlier this year at Falley Field. Carnahan found his way into the starting lineup in the infield, hitting .256 while only commiting six errors.
Photo by Linnzi Fusco, Washburn Review
Jones’ brings solid bat to Blues’ lineup
Trevin Edelman WASHBURN REVIEW
If she isn’t crouched behind the plate calling pitches for the Lady Blues softball team or studying spreadsheets, sophomore catcher Deidra Jones can be found playing with both of her dogs, Penny and Jack.
“(I enjoy) playing sports, being with my family and friends, and playing with my dogs,” said Jones. “Jack is my golden retriever. He loves softball as much as me. I hit off the tee at home and he fetches the ball and brings it right back to me. Penny is a rat terrier and just runs beside Jack.”
Jones has been lapping up hits at the plate as an offensive player, batting .416 and recording a .505 on base percentage in 101 at bats. Jones leads the team in both of those categories. She also leads the team in
Photo by Abigail Mies, Washburn Review
Hard Hitter: Washburn sophomore catcher Deidra Jones starts her swing as the ball travels to home plate. The transfer from Ottawa University has stepped up for the Lady Blues, hitting .416 overall with a .505 on base percentage.
slugging percentage with a solid .683 percentage. Jones’ ability to hit has caught the attention of opposing teams. She has been walked 14 times, tied with teammate Alex Zordel for the team lead. She has been clutch with her glove also, only commiting two errors on the season. Though Jones is a sophomore, this is her
first season at Washburn. She played her freshman year at Ottawa University (Kan.).
“I chose Washburn mainly because of the well-known achievements and recognition the business department receives,” said Jones on why she transferred. “I also chose Washburn for the small school vibe it has, though
with a bigger student body, and also for an opportunity to continue my dream of playing collegiate softball.”
“I enjoy meeting people,” said Jones. “During my one year at Ottawa I met people, but then saw the same people daily. I enjoy the bigger campus and I feel Washburn has more opportunities for me.”
Jones comes from an athletic family from Osage City, Kan. Her dad, Butch, and two brothers, Scott and Blake, all played sports at McPherson College (Kan.), but that wasn’t for Deidra.
“Although McPherson is a good college and my brother enjoyed it while he was there, I never really considered it for me,” said Jones.
The move from high school to collegiate athletics was made much easier once Jones came to Washburn.
“There are both things I truly miss about high school sports, as well as things I really enjoy at the collegiate sport level,” said Jones. “It is hard to find a team that fits well together and enjoys playing with each other like I had in high school, but luckily the team this year was a great group and we definitely had fun together and made the season memorable.”
Jones’ positive outlook on things is what makes her stand out as a teammate, along with her bat. According to junior teammate Skylar Gentry, she’s near the top of the list.
“She always has a positive attitude,” said Gentry. “She is also one of our best hitters. She makes an impact in the hitting line up, for sure.”
Jones gets it done in the classroom as well. She is planning to major in finance and accounting from
the school of business.
“I chose to pursue this degree because I like to crunch numbers and look at spreadsheets, which I get to do a lot of,” said Jones. “My favorite class has probably been financial accounting. It’s the basics of everything I will learn as I pursue my degree and Professor Martin made the class enjoyable.”
Jones is ready for her future and a chance to fulfill her dreams.
“I plan to continue on with my education, play softball and finish that lifelong dream, and then start on my career after graduating,” said Jones. “Eventually I will also travel to Greece and accomplish that dream.”
Trevin Edelman, trevin. edelman@washburn.edu, is a freshman mass media major.
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