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Homecoming royalty candidates announced

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Glammin’ it Up: At the Homecoming Ball on Monday night, the homecoming candidates were announced. From Left. back row, Ryan Haverkamp, Michael Kitowski, Bear Hollins, Ryan Ladner and Eric Benedict are this year’s homecoming king candidates. For the queen candidates, from left to right, front row, Madelyne Martin, Bonnie D. Robson, Jessie McGown, Brooke Rollison and Caprice Cortez. Vote for them on your MyWashburn login page.

AJ Dome

WASHBURN REVIEW

The 2012 Washburn Homecoming candidates have been announced, and the voting links are now open. Students can vote for their favorite king and queen candidate on the MyWashburn home page. The nominees were introduced during Monday night’s Homecoming Ball. Five king and queen candidates are this year’s Homecoming royalty, representing degree programs ranging from biology to elementary education and criminal justice.

“I feel very humbled to be a candidate,” said Caprice Cortez, senior radiology major. Cortez is the vice-president of the Washburn Student Government Association, and the ritual chairwoman for Zeta Tau Alpha. “I’m actually shocked that I was nominated. I know all of the other candidates, and I think they are amazing people,” said Cortez.

The process of nominating

and selecting Homecoming candidates is a rigorous one. Washburn student organizations must first nominate their king and queen candidates, respectively.

Those chosen students must then fill out an application and submit it to the Student Activities and Greek Life office.

“We want upstanding and high-character people for Washburn’s king and queen,” said Jessica Barraclough, director of SAGL. Next, a committee of judges will interview the candidates, and rate them based on SAGL’s guidelines. All candidates must meet certain requirements: *They must be a Washburn student in good standing, having earned a minimum of 72 credit hours, and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.6 or above. *Upon completing the application, they must allow university personnel to verify all of their student information. This includes grades, credit hours and

conduct code status. *They must participate in Homecoming activities such as Yell Like Hell and the parade, and participate in a personal interview with the committee of judges.

“The judges had a really hard decision this year,” said Barraclough. “I always joke that I’m glad I don’t have to be a judge. I wouldn’t know who to pick” According to Barraclough, this year saw the highest amount of applicants ever, at 32, for Homecoming court.

“I’ve been doing court selection process for four years, and I’m definitely seeing an increase in participation,” said Barraclough. “I think the student body is catching on and participating more. It gives their organization more PR; they’re having fun and getting recognition.”

Voting is currently open on the MyWashburn home page.

Candidates may vote for themselves, but Cortez is placing her vote on someone else.

“I’m actually voting for one of my sorority sisters,” said Cortez. “All of the candidates this year are great people.”

For the entire week, candidates wear a ribbon pinned to their clothing, announcing to the entire campus that they are Homecoming nominees. The Homecoming king and queen will be crowned on Saturday, Oct. 27, during the half-time ceremony of the football game.

“I feel comfortable and content,” said Cortez. “It makes this week that much more exciting.”

The Homecoming festivities continue for the rest of the week.

For more information and a list of homecoming activities, visit www.washburn.edu/homecoming.

AJ Dome is a junior mass media major. Reach him at andrew.dome@washburn.edu.

This week’s Homecoming Activities: *Wednesday, Oct. 24: “Houston, We Have Talent!” open-mic competition. 7 p.m., Mabe Library main floor. *Thursday, Oct. 25: Yell Like Hell Pep Rally, 7 p.m., Lee Arena.

Dream Rocket Project, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., lower level of Memorial Union *Friday, Oct. 26: Alumni Fellows Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Bradbury Thompson Center. Admission is $15 for members of the Alumni Association, $18 for non-members.

Washburn After Hours. 5--7 p.m., Bradbury Thompson Center.

Food and beverages will be served. *Saturday, Oct. 27: Ichabods Parade, 10 a.m. The parade loops around the campus of Washburn, starting from Macvicar Avenue.

Ichabods Football vs. Northwest Missouri State Bearcats, 1 p.m. in Yager Stadium. Homecoming royalty will be crowned during half time.

Sports Sports

Photos by Julian Mullican, Washburn Review

Struggling to Finish: Washburn’s Tia Stovall (30) slides in for a steal against a Western State defender. WU lost to the 0-13 Mountaineers 2-1.

Photos by Julian Mullican, Washburn Review

Rallying Late: Washburn quarterback Mitch Buhler (10) had to rally his team late in the fourth quarter against Lindenwood for a 19-16 win..

Photos by Julian Mullican, Washburn Review

All Eyes on WU: Senior Hillary Hughes (10) helps to direct the 24-1 Lady Blues. The No. 3-ranked Blues are tied for first in the MIAA.

News Wednesday, Oct. 24

Bryce Wood Senior Art Exhibiton (Multi-Day Event): All Day, Art Building Leadership Assoc. Global Conf. (Multi-Day Event): All Day Hope for the planet: Addressing climate change through carbon fee and dividend legislation: 7 p.m.

- 8 p.m. Stoffer Science Hall (Classroom-138) Houston, We Have Talent!

(Homecoming Talent Show): 7 p.m., Mabee Library Thursday, Oct. 25

David Hartley Landscape Drawings: All Day, Garvey Fine Arts Center/Neese Grey Theater Lobby Women’s and Gender Studies Brown Bag: 12:30 p.m.

- 1:30 p.m. Memorial Union/ Stauffer Commons Azteca Art Colorado (dance group): 12:30 p.m.- 1p.m., Memorial Union/ Stauffer Commons Friday, Oct. 26

Alumni Fellows Luncheon: Bradbury Thompson Center Women’s Soccer vs. University of Central Oklahoma: 6 p.m., Location: Yager Stadium After Hours: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 27

Homecoming parade: 10 a.m. Bradbury Thompson Center Alpha Phi Open House: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Football vs. Northwest Missouri State University (HC): 1 p.m., Yager Stadium Volleyball at Drury University: 6 p.m., Away The Official Homecoming After Party: 10:00 p.m., SW Van Buren Topeka, KS 66603 Sunday, Oct. 28

Women’s Basketball at University of Kansas Location: 2 p.m., Away Women’s Soccer vs. Northeastern State University: 2 p.m. Yager Stadium Monday, Oct. 29

Book Talk with Ralph Voss and Larry Welch: 4 p.m., Mabee Library Tuesday, Oct. 30

David Hartley Landscape Drawings: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Neese Gray Theatre Lobby, Garvey Fine Arts Center Men’s Basketball at Kansas State University: 7 p.m., Away Volleyball vs. Fort Hays State University: 7 p.m., Lee Arena

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Students question online tuition rates

Rahul Vendkat

WASHBURN REVIEW

This article is the first of two about higher tuition rates for online education at Washburn.

This week, the Review will examine students’ perspectives. The second article, in an upcoming issue of the Review, will discuss the administration and faculty’s take on the issue.

Washburn students who take online courses seem to have it easy. They can pour themselves a morning joe, fire up their computers and work from home in their shorts and flip flops.

Most universities charge a higher tuition for this studyat-home privilege, and Washburn is no exception. Students taking online courses here pay an extra $64 per credit hour, which can add up to nearly $200 for a typical three-hour course.

Some Washburn students are fine with the higher tuition. They see it as a convenience fee for the flexibility of online learning. Other students see it as a penalty for taking inferior online courses.

Joe Spinelli, a senior criminal justice major, is part of the first group. As a self-starter, he prefers the autonomy allowed by online education.

“It really depends on the class,” said Spinelli. “A lot of it is self-motivation, because you’re not with other people.

It’s you sitting with a laptop and reading the material, and you go from there. I actually like it that way, because I can do work on my own time.”

Students who commute long distances to Washburn feel that the online premium pays for itself. For Kris Antonetti, a senior computer

Graphic by Kelsey Wagers, Washburn Review

science major, both his job schedule and the commute to Washburn have shaped his decision to take courses online.

“I actually didn’t notice until last semester that there was a rate difference,” said Antonetti. “I was a little surprised, but not upset. Since I live in Lawrence, the amount of classes I can take where I don’t actually have to drive to Topeka are worth it in terms of the cost of gas I save that it takes me to drive back and forth. The convenience fee kind of pays for itself in the time you can be at work, in the time that you could be devoting to other tasks, and in other parts of your life.”

Advocating for the other viewpoint, some students prefer traditional courses. For these students the online premium simply isn’t worth the convenience. They prefer the live, in-person interaction offered by traditional courses.

Ryan Cordts, a senior communications major, feels he gets more value for his money from in-person cours-

es. He prefers not to take online courses when he has an option.

“I think the difference [in tuition rates] is definitely an added factor in why I don’t like to take online courses,” said Cordts. “I get a much better understanding attending class and learning firsthand from the teacher. Not only that, but I like when the teacher sees me in class and knows that I’m attending and trying harder.”

Lindsay Taylor, a senior computer science major, concurs.

“To me, the added charge isn’t worth it,” said Taylor.

“I think you get much more out of an in-class course. But sometimes for convenience sake I have to take online courses.”

Chris Tollefson earned his bachelors (‘06) and masters (‘12) degrees from Washburn in nursing. Tollefson feels his online courses imposed an extra cost and offered less value.

“In my graduate nursing program, some of the cours-

Hallo-WU-ween time is here

Fatima Oubaid

WASHBURN REVIEW

It is once again time to celebrate the annual Hallo-WU-een costume contest which will start at 2 p.m.

Wednesday Oct. 31 in the Stauffer Commons of the Memorial Union. It is sponsored by the Ichabod shop, Student Activities & Greek Life and the Campus Activities Board.

Any student organization or student can participate by pre-registering or registering onsite.

The costume contest categories are most creative, best group or couple, famous figure, worst costume, scariest and spirit of Washburn. Cos-

tumes will be judged on originality, quality, participant attitude and detail. Every category will have a first, second and third place winner and there will be an overall grand prize winner.

To pre-register stop by the Student Activities & Greek Life office to pick up a registration form. On-sight registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 31 with the costume show starting at 2 p.m.

Another Halloween event to look for is Zombie Zumba which will be from 6:15 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

Zombie Zumba gives students a chance to participate

in a Zumba class, which will be given by two Zumba instructors, while being dressed in Zombie attire.

“This is our first time hosting Zombie Zumba,” said Erin Shurtz director for leadership and wellness of CAB. “I’m excited to see everyone dress up and see what kind of attire everyone comes out with, how creative people are going to get and to see the turn out.”

Zombie attire is not required but is recommended.

The first 50 people to arrive will receive a free T-shirt.

Center, Heartland Visioning, Visit Topeka and others.

Featured music includes the Huitzilopochtli Aztec Dance Group, Mariachi Luna Azul, Trio Aztlan, DJ 151, Latino Sounds, and much more for everyone’s listening enjoyment.

There will also be two art exhibits on display at the Ballet Folklorico/Justicia, Incorporated, including an Ofrenda (Altar) exhibit, located at 814 N. Kansas Ave. Thirty booths will have food and Dia de los Muertos items available for purchase.

Mask making for Dia de los Muertos will take place at the NOTO Community Center from 1-3 p.m.

For more information about the Dia de los Muertos Street Fair, and other Dia de los Muertos events, visit www.diadelosmuertostopeka. com .

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

where between the traditional on-campus and online classes, I would have known what to expect.”

es were offered only online.

So you were forced into paying that higher cost,” said Tollefson. “When I attended on-campus courses to listen to lectures, I got more interaction, more questions answered and quicker feedback.”

For Roxy Johanning, a masters nursing student who graduates in December, online courses have saved her time and gas money otherwise required for commuting. At the same time, some of her nursing courses were listed as online in the course schedule but in fact required a few visits to campus during the semester.

“To me, that came as a surprise,” said Johanning. “It was a hardship for me, because I was working full time and I was attending school full time, so it required asking off from work. Commuting to campus required more than 45 minutes of driving time each way, eliminating the savings I had expected. If the core requisite courses had been listed as hybrid at a cost some-

Tollefson felt he paid more and missed out on the Washburn experience which he expected when he chose to attend Washburn.

“I chose Washburn over KU for the small class size and the one-on-one interactions,” said Tollefson. “I believed that if I had difficulty in an area, I could access my professor. But some of my online courses at Washburn were very difficult, particularly courses involving numbers and informatics. It was okay as long as the instructors contributed to the discussion.

When the instructors didn’t, I felt I was paying more money to get an online chatroom which lacked any direction.”

Rahul Venkat is a senior computer science major.

Reach him at rahul.venkat@ washburn.edu

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NOTO to host street fair Michelle Boltz

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The Dia de los Muertos Street Fair takes place in the Downtown North Topeka arts district (NOTO), on Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the Tonantzin Society.

The Tonantzin Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting and nurturing Latino arts and culture. Other sponsors for the street fair include the Kansas Children’s Discovery

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

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Spring awakens in WU theatre dept.

Amanda Narverud

WASHBURN REVIEW

Washburn students and Topeka community members have been rehearsing since September to bring the public a groundbreaking musical.

The Washburn University theatre department and the Helen Hocker Center for the Performing Arts present, “Spring Awakening.”

Haunting and electrifying, this alternative folkrock musical is a re-visioning of Frank Weidekind’s 1891 controversial play of teenage angst, sexual longing and coming-of-age. “‘Spring Awakening’ pre-

sophomore theatre major.

“The show, however, isn’t for everyone due to its content.”

The production is not recommended for p e r sons under the age of 16.

s e r v e s the tone of The musical drathe original work inma deals with fused with a pop/folk teens discovrock score by Dunering and can Sheik with book dealing with and lyrics by their sexualGraphic by Xing Tong, Washburn Review Steve Sater,” ity in a world said Paul Prece, musical di- where adults that surround rector. “It is somewhat like them refuse to answer their a ‘mash-up’ of the late 19th questions or to provide guidcentury play and 21st century ance. musical sensibility.”

“It presents and portrays According to Prece, the difficulties of growing up “Spring Awakening” has won in a strict and restrictive socinumerous awards and has ety,” said Prece. “At its heart only recently became avail- is a Romeo and Juliet story able for colleges to produce. with tragic consequences.”

Prece said it is a serious work The Washburn theatre deand that the principle roles are partment often partners with those of young people.

Helen Hocker Center of the “‘Spring Awakening’ is Performing Arts. Musicals are going to be a fantastic show, expensive to produce and the the cast is amazing and ev- collaboration brings two buderyone has become such good get sources together. The two friends [which] is one thing staffs also get to work togeththat it takes to put on a show er, allowing a mix of comlike this,” said Bryce Korf, munity actors and students to

participate in the production.

“Washburn has a special connection to the city of Topeka and serves the Topeka community in many of its programs,” said Prece.

There was a week of auditions and castings for the production and the crew and actors have been rehearsing since the third week of September. Set and lighting design are by Tony Naylor, costume design by Sharon Sullivan, music direction

by Nancy Scrinopskie Epoch, choreography by Sally Glassman, and direction by Paul Prece.

“Spring Awakening” opens Nov. 2 and lasts f o r two week-

ends, advance tickets may be purchased by calling the Helen Hocker at 785-3680191. General admission to the production is $14, Washburn students, faculty and staff tickets are $7 with a Washburn ID. The musical will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 at Helen Hocker Center for the Performing Arts, 700 SW Zoo Parkway, Gage Park. The production will also be held at 2 p.m Nov. 11 at the same location.

“The cast is amazing, the music is amazing and the story is spectacular,” said Korf.

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Exceptional staff at Mabee

Kayla Quick

WASHBURN REVIEW

It’s no secret that Mabee Library is one of the best resources of Washburn’s campus. Not only is it good to get study habits on track, but it also has many other things to offer, such as personal help in finding sources for papers or just having a good time drinking a cup of coffee and watching TV. What makes the Mabee Library so different from everything else? Why do students even choose to go to the library in the first place?

When asked about the best aspect of working at the library everyone was sure to include working with students in their answer.

“Our library is dedicated to provide a place and resource to support success to all who attend Washburn”, said Sean C. Bird, assistant dean of Mabee.

According to student workers at the library, they like working at the library because they get to interact more with the student population. The attitude of the staff and focus on student success is what they believe sets Mabee apart from other collegiate libraries.

“As an alumnus, I get to see how the library is changing to meet new standards” said Sean C. Bird.

Moving into the digital age of information isn’t a problem at Mabee. Mabee has the environment to allow students to work in groups and research online as well as use in-house resources. Cal Melick, public services librar-

ian, explained how important it is to be able to find information.

“Research is a lifelong skill, we will always need to find new information” said Melick. “We research everyday whether we believe it or not.”

Being able to find information is key to personal and professional futures. Regardless of a student’s major, students need to be able to find information on a variety of topics and be able to understand what they are learning in class, then apply it to the real world. The staff at Mabee is more than willing to help any major find the information they need, all that’s needed is the courage to ask.

Both Bird and Melick agree that working at the library is never boring because information is changing all the time and they are actually working in many different fields based on the research that they help students with from nursing to criminal justice.

Student workers also agree that the Mabee Library is a valuable resource with everything it has to offer.

Kayla Quick is a junior mass media major. Reach her at kayla.quick@washburn.edu

Valuable Workplace: Tess Wilson is a student worker at the Mabee Library. As a student who works in the library, she gets to interact with students, as well as learning more about researching.

Amanda Narverud is a junior mass media major. Reach her at amanda.narverud@ washburn.edu

Washburn police department reports 10/10 at 14:55 in Memorial Union – Information report, Missing WU property - report taken, person of interest identified, investigation continues.

10/10 at 22:00 in Parking lot 4, 1950 SW Mulvane – Burglary/theft/vehicle, wallet/ iPod/ear phones - report taken, items not found, wallet found later and returned. Investigation continues.

10/11 at 00:48 in Warehouse 1 – Information report, alcohol violation – report taken, individual referred to dean of students.

10/13 at 08:24 in Parking lot K, 1751 SW Mulvane - information report - report taken, ammunition found, placed in WUPD evidence locker, marked to be destroyed.

10/13 at 20:43 in Parking lot 9, 1851 SW Plass - theft, traffic cones - report taken, cones not found in the area, investigation continues.

10/13 at 20:29 in West Hall - information report, alcohol violation - report taken, alcohol seized and destroyed, referred to dean of students.

10/11 at 11:17 in Law School - disorderly conduct, obstruction, notice to leave - report taken, 1 citation issued, notice to leave served, individual removed from campus

10/15 at 18:25 Off campus location, 1616 SW 17th - information report, found property - report taken, checked the area for possible handgun, pellet pistol found, weapon made safe and secured.

10/11 at 12:50 in Parking Lot 18, 1750 SW Boswell – Information report, conduct code violation – report taken, Individual refused to cooperate with university official, referred to dean of students.

10/16 at 16:27 in Petro Allied Health Center - information report, assist outside agency - report taken, suspicious object found, TBD contacted, TPD removed the object for disposal.

10/12 at 10:16 in Law School – Criminal trespass, assist outside agency warrant arrest - report taken, citation issued for criminal trespass, taken to DOC by WUPD on the warrant.

10/17 at 14:15 in Law School - information report. electronic harrassment - report taken, web address blocked by ISS, no further harrassment reported at this time.

10/12 at 11:22 in Morgan Hall – Criminal restraint - report taken, information received about possible criminal restraint, investigation continues.

10/12 at 14:08 in Law School - information report, possible harrassment - report taken, investigation continues.

10/18 at 2:25 in Art Building - Information report, code of conduct violation - report taken, individuals not cooperating with university official, referred to dean of students.

10/18 at 8:28 in Memorial Union - Information report, inrtusion alarm - report taken, cause probably malfunction, maintenance called for

repairs.

10/18 in Law school - Information report, possible firearm - report taken, vehicle and person searched, no firearm found.

10/18 at 15:00 in Mabee Library - theft/computer tablet and accessories - report taken, area checked, the computer and accessories not found 10/18 at 19:05 in Memorial Union - information report, intrusion alarm - report taken, area checked, no forced entry found, alarm cleared and reset.

10/18 at 19:05 in Memorial Union - Information alarm, intrusion alarm - report taken, area checked, no forced entry found, alarm cleared and reset.

10/19 at 09:02 in Carnegie Hall - Information report, suspicious person - report taken, individual stated they wanted the information on file in case there was future contact with suspicious person.

10/20 on campus location - Information report, 911 hang-up call - report taken, individual leaving area was returning an individual to campus, no 911 call from their cell phones.

10/21 at 13:24 in Phi Delta Fraternity, 1810 SW Mulvane - information report, fire alarm - report taken, probable cause burned plastic container on the kitchen stove, fumes cleared, alarm cleared and reset.

Ask These Guys For Help: Cal Melick, (left) and Sean C. Bird, (right) and the people you need to talk to at the Mabee Library if you need help.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

College persuades EIC to vote Our Staff

ST With Halloween just around the corner, we want to know...

“What are you going to be for Halloween?

Tricia Peterson

WASHBURN REVIEW

“I’m going to be a football player.”

“A street bum.”

Shana Williams, cashier

Blake Porter, freshman, business

“I am choosing right now.

I’m thinking about being a rockstar.”

“Amy Pond from Dr. Who.” Enzo Fustagno, junior, business

“I’m going to get my old girl scout brownie sash and be a girl scout.”

Ashley Hoosier, sophomore, elementary education

This year will be the first year that I will get to experience voting for the President of the United States.

I was old enough to vote the last time and the time before, but I didn’t care. I didn’t think that someone like me, who didn’t know a damn thing about what was going on in this country, should be voting.

Since I started attending Washburn University my outlook has changed. Maybe it’s because I am getting older and now I am paying attention to different things, like news and current events. I think the biggest change is that I am in college. I don’t think I would care as much if I weren’t educated about why I should care. In many of my classes, the professor will reference something about the upcoming election or politics, and I didn’t get that in the past when all I was doing was working in a kitchen or as a waitress.

One class in particular that involves a lot of politics on environmental laws, and laws

concerning oil and coal companies. This class, BI203 Human Impact on the Environment, taught by professor Kellis Bayless, has made me care more about politics than any other single issue. Every class period I get so involved in the lecture that I leave class and talk about it all day. It makes me want to vote. It makes me want to protest by tying myself to a tree on a mountaintop and refusing to budge. It makes me care about what is going on in this country and what I can do to change it.

It has made me want to vote.

This is also the first year that I have a sticker on my car advertising which candidate I plan to vote for and never before have I had one of those. I was actually debating the decision whether to stick it on my bumper, for a week before I finally decided to slap it on there. I don’t like discussing who I plan to vote for because I don’t like arguing about it or being persuaded to change my opinion. I was only concerned about the sticker because then political people who disagree would try to argue with me – and this has happened on many occasions, I just choose to walk away and ignore the person.

All in all, I am looking forward to voting in two weeks.

I can’t just sit in class and get angry and continue not to take action and do something about it. I am going to vote.

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

“Trollface.”

Caprice Cortez, senior, medical imaging

Interviews and photos by Kayla Norton

Micah Offermann, sophomore, creative advertising, sociology

Graphic by Maggie Pilcher, Washburn Review

If you are a student who is interested in creating a cartoon every week, (and getting paid!) please email patricia. peterson@washburn.edu for more details.

Question: So with the election coming up, everyone keeps telling me that I have to vote. But my vote doesn’t matter ultimately so why is it that I should vote anyway?

This is a wonderful question, I’m glad you asked.

Here’s the thing: Americans are entitled, privileged people. We don’t vote because we don’t “feel like it,” or it “doesn’t matter,” or whatever disempowered context we sell ourselves. That may sound harsh, but there are lots of countries that don’t have elections, or if they do, women still cannot vote, or religious (or racial) minorities cannot vote. There are places in this world where people are fighting and dying to have access to the right to vote.

In this country, African-American men couldn’t vote until the 1860s. Women didn’t vote until 1920, after a century long battle for the

privilege. We’ve forgotten so quickly what our predecessors sacrificed and lost in order for us to have the ability to vote, have our voices heard, and be involved. We’re so disillusioned and resigned that nothing is ever going to change that we think our vote doesn’t matter. That’s totally not true.

Kansas will be a red state during this election. However, although it is direly important that you vote for your presidential candidate, the local elections are where we really have power still. Some elections can come down to only a few hundred votes. We have real opportunities as global citizens to stand up and be counted. It is vital that we exercise our ability to influence the world around us. Use your voice. Whether or not you realize it, it matters.

If you would like Raz’s advice, email your question to realworldraz@gmail.com. Look for this column every week on this opinion page for your answer.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

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A & E • Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Silent films to be featured Comedy invokes truth

Kelly Hurla

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The 15th Annual “Silents in the Cathedral” is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at Topeka’s Grace Cathedral.

The evening will feature two short films and the feature film, Alfred Hitchcock’s “Blackmail.”

The first short film will be “Bewitched Matches,” a 1913 animated film. The ten minute film was directed by Emile Cohl, a French pioneer animator.

The second film is a 1927 comedy. “Eve’s Love Letter’s” which involves a woman being blackmailed by love letters from her past. The film was directed by Leo McCarey, and stars Stan Laurel and Agnes Ayres. “Eve’s Love Letter’s” is 20 minutes long.

“Blackmail” stars Sara

Allgood and Cyril Ritchard, and is 80 minutes. The silent version of this film has actually been a rare occurrence when shown in theaters.

It was Britain’s first feature-length, talking motion picture.

Due to the length of the feature film, there will be a short intermission during the film.

Music for the evening will be played by Marvin Faulwell on the cathedral organ with Bob Keckeisen on percussion.

Introductions will be made by Denise Morrison.

“Silents in the Cathedral” is sponsored by the Topeka/ Shawnee County Public Library, with cooperation of the Kansas Silent Film Festival,

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Inc. The event is free and open to the public.

Grace Cathedral is located at 701 SW 8th St. More information on the event can be found online at http://www.kssilentfilmfest. org/cathedral/.

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

Authors discuss books at Mabee

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sign copies available at the gathering,” said Tom Averill, English professor.

There will be a book talk The English department at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29 on hosts many book talks for the main floor of the Mabee students, faculty, staff and Library. The book talk will the community to meet many discuss the books “Truman different authors from Kansas Capote and the Legacy of In and around the world.

Cold Blood” by Ralph Voss, a “Larry Welch, former retired English Professor from director of the KBI, wrote the University of Alabama and ‘Beyond In Cold Blood,’ a “Beyond In Cold Blood” by history of the agency and it has Larry Welch, former director a chapter on the Clutter case,” of the Kansas Bureau of said Averill. “Ralph Voss, a Investigation. retired English Professor from “They will talk about the University of Alabama, is their books, and put our signed more interested in Capote’s book in the context of the KBI time in Kansas, his writing of and Capote, then they will the book and the legacy of the ashburn Review 10/24/12 Crossword

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only describe wanting to as ambiguously protect his Jewish. precious Over this last weekend, d a u g h t e r One fun thing I saw the recently released from about “Hotel the 3D animated comedy, “Hotel o u t s i d e Transylvania” was Transylvania.” the wide variety world.

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In conclusion, “Hotel In my opinion some of the human, Johnny, Steve Buscemi funniest moments came from was Wayne the Wolfman and Transylvania” is a fun film the Invisible Man. The writers David Spade was the Invisible that pays tribute to common really found some clever Man. Though what shocked me horror tropes and clichés. jokes that use his invisibility the most was Adam Sandler, an It has elements of romance, as a punchline, one of which actor I usually find infuriatingly comedy and even a brief touch was him acting out clues for annoying, portrayed Count of tragedy. It won’t change the charades. On paper that joke Dracula himself. Unlike most face of cinema and a few jokes may sound very forcedReview and of10/24/12 his performances, The Washburn Sudokuhowever, fall short, but overall, it’s well unfunny, but it’s David Spade’s I actually enjoyed Sandler’s worth the price of admission. delivery that really sells it. The portrayal of the Count, Colton Goeffert is a freshman relationship between Dracula though his Transylvanian undecided major. Reach him and his daughter is very accent occasionally slipped at colton.goeffert@washburn. solve the Sudoku believable as well, with Dracula intoTo something that Ipuzzle, can each edu. row, column and box WASHBURN REVIEW

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The parking lot and all the ambient spaces surrounding the rough brick building were nearly all filled with cars when my sister, and I arrived at Warehouse 414 for the opening night of “Private Eyes,” written

by Steven Dietz. We purchased our tickets and watched as the final two were sold before taking our seats. The show was officially sold out and the room buzzed with the nervous excitement of people about to see something new, something fresh and something different.

The room was set so that in order to reach the expanse "Hey. Don't ever let of chairs set up for somebody tell you... the audience one had to cross through You can't do somethe set of the play. It thing. Not even me.

All right?" was simple. A messy desk and chair was set near the door. A vacant, round table was set near the middle of the stage.

The walls were lined Graphic by Katie Child, Washburn Review with artwork and images accentuating the between love and loss.” gallery-turned-theater affect of It didn’t take long for the the space. play to get started in a twisted “The holder of an Ad direction. The lights rise and a Astra Theatre Ensemble, Inc. scene begins. A stern Matthew, ticket voluntarily assumes all played by Dané Shobe, is risk and danger of personal countered by a spirited Lisa, Elise Barnett is a senior Eninjury (including death) and all played by Tess Wilson. The glish major. Reach her at elise. hazards arising from or related scene unfolds, the characters barnett@washburn.edu.

book in Kansas, hence his title, Truman Capote and the Legacy of In Cold Blood.”

“In Cold Blood” can be considered a very well known book about the gruesome murders of the Herb Clutter family of Holcomb, Kan. in the early twentieth century. Both of these author’s books examine the case which is appropriate since Mabee Library has received the donation of a first edition copy of “In Cold Blood” signed by many KBI agents, as well as Capote.

Louis Bourdeau is a master’s student in criminal justice.

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Though the play is supposedly a comedy, the issues of truth, honestly and reality proved to be far much more dramatic than I had expected. The words were remarkably well written, almost so well written that at times they were a little unbelievable, but in the end that added to the play thematically, as did the play’s use of foreshadowing and its circular nature.

The play challenged the audience to decide what truth is with the ultimate revelation that truth is what you want it to be. Truth is individual. Truth is perception and though one can find solace in it, one can also find disappointment.

in any way to the event.”

I read off the back of my ticket as we waited for the lights to dim and the show to start.

“The play itself has been called a ‘comedy of suspicion’ and it does indeed have many twists and turns. Not only keeping the audience on their toes, but also the actors,” said Craig Fisher in his director’s note to the audience. “There is a thin line between what’s real and what isn’t in the world of this play and simply being able to discern between the two might mean the difference

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Sports

Bods win nail-biter against Lindenwood

Photo by Abby Mies , Washburn Review

Bend but Don’t Break: Washburn linebacker Jahmil Taylor (23) makes a play on the ball against Truman State on Oct. 13. Taylor, safety Calvin Kenney (16) and the rest of the Ichbod defense struggled this past weekend to contain Lindenwood running back Denodus Bryant, but Washburn prevailed late with a 19-16 victory.

Drew Egnoske

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The Bods played in a nail-biter on the road this weekend against the Lindenwood Lions.

With this win, the Ichabods move to 7-1 on the season and moved up nationally to No. 6 in the polls.

Washburn’s defense in this game left much to be desired as they gave up 265 yards on the ground with 228 of those going to a single player, running back Denodus O’Bryant.

Ultimately the Bods “bend but don’t break” mentality won out as they held the Lions to just 16 points on the day. For the majority of the game

though, the Ichabods played from behind and had to will themselves to victory, scoring a touchdown with 23 seconds left in the game to take the lead and ultimately capture the victory, 19-16.

“We were able to pull through as a team and keep our composure to come out with a win,” said Devon Connors, ju-

nior defensive back.

Senior linebacker Jahmil Taylor feels his team is very resilient.

“We showed that when the game is on the line we can pull together on offense and defense to get the job done,” said Taylor.

This type of victory brings with it many things to include heightened emotions.

“It was probably the most emotional game that I’ve been apart of,” said Steve Dieckhaus, senior offensive lineman.

“It was great to go back home to St. Charles and get a win in front of my city. I was blessed to be able to have great support from my family and friends at the game. I was glad I was able to play in front of them and pull out the ‘W.’” Quarterback Mitch Buhler ended the day 17 of 27 for 146 yards. Running back Hayden Groves recorded his second straight game of 100 plus yards as he went 116 yards on 19 carries and a score. Buhler also ran the final touchdown in for the win.

Pulling out a win against Lindenwood was crucial for the Bods to keep their playoff hopes alive. The MIAA has five teams in the AFCA top 25 and the last three games of the season for Washburn are against ranked foes. A misstep here could spell disaster for post-season play.

“These last few games will

be close,” said Jake Cervantes, junior defensive tackle. “It’s like we are already in the playoffs. We can’t afford to lose another one and that goes for a lot of other teams in our conference and we know that.”

year so far for the Bods.

“It should be a good game,” said Cervantes. “They are big and physical, but so are we.”

The pressure won’t let up after Saturday, as the Ichabods

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Washburn will play host to the No. 5-ranked Northwest Missouri State Bearcats on Saturday, at 1 p.m. The Bearcats currently have a seven game winning streak against the Ichabods and recently beat Pittsburgh State 31-21. This will be the biggest challenge of the

travel to St. Joseph, Mo. the following Saturday, to play No. 12-ranked Missouri Western State. The Bods finish regular season at home against undefeated and No. 15-ranked ESU. Drew Egnoske is a senior mass media major. Reach him at drew.egnoske@washburn.edu.

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Sports • Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Lady Blues continue to win, tied for first in MIAA Kyle Kelly

match .322 to .116. Washburn also had the upper hand in kills, 53-27, as well as digs, 65-43.

Tuesday night the Lady Blues travelled to Emporia to face the Hornets (16-7, 6-4 MIAA) of Emporia State.

Washburn won the first set 25-18 and claimed the second set 25-22. Not to be outdone on their home court, the Lady Hornets were able to win the third set 25-23. But Washburn managed to win the fourth set 25-20 to get a 3-1 victory over ESU. The win gave the Lady Blues a sweep over their rivals and leave the Blues in the driver seat to win the conference.

Washburn improves to 24-1 and 11-1 in the MIAA. Next up the Blues is Drury University (11-14) on Saturday.

The Lady Blues return to Lee Arena on Oct. 30 to face Fort Hays State.

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The Washburn Lady Blues played the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats last Friday night in Lee Arena. The Lady Blues came into the weekend matches ranked No. 3 in the nation after Nebraska-Kearney lost two matches that enabled Washburn to move up one spot.

The Lady Blues came out strong in the first set, defeating the Bearcats 25-10. Northwest put up a good fight in the second set, but didn’t have enough as they dropped the set 25-17.

The Lady Blues put on a strong showing early in the third set, as they rushed out to an 11-2 lead and eventually won 25-15 and finished the clean sweep of the Bearcats.

The Lady Blues never let Northwest get into a grove.

Senior outside hitter, Jessica Kopp led the Lady Blues with 10 kills while fellow senior outside hitter, Hillary Hughes, added 11 digs. Junior setter Abby Wittman had 24 assists and was able to setup her hitters well all night as the Lady Blues hit a combined .297.

“We came in really focused because we’re coming off a big win at Central,” said Kopp.

“We knew we had to be focused and not have a letdown.”

Saturday afternoon, the Lady Blues returned to action as they hosted the Missouri Western Griffons. The Lady Blues earned another sweep beating the Griffons 25-13, 25-

Photo by Mike Goehring , Washburn Review

Hard to Block: Washburn senior hitter Jessica Kopp (12) spikes against two defenders Saturday against Missouri Western. Kopp and the Lady Blues are standing atop the MIAA conference with a 10-1 record in league play. The 23-1 Blues moved up in the rankings this week to No. 3 after back-toback home wins.

22 and 25-13 at Lee Arena.

The Lady Blues easily took the first set, but struggled with the Griffons in the second set before eventually putting them away 25-22. The Lady Blues made some corrections in between the second and third sets, and came out and handled the Griffons and finished off the

weekend sweep.

Four Lady Blues were able to reach double-digit kills with Hughes leading the way with 11. Jessica Fey, Marrisa Cox and Kelsey Lewis each had 10 kills as well. Cox was also able to add four blocks.

“They came out the second game and hit really well and the

third game our goal was to just pound them so we could focus on next week with Emporia on Tuesday,” said Cox. “So we really put our focus in and did it.”

Cox, a sophomore middle hitter, attributes the balance of the offense to how well they are doing.

Fey states that there was

definitely a let down during the second set which led to it being a lot closer than the other two.

“We just have to come out with teams like this and stay focused and stay intense,” said Fey. “That’s on us, not anyone else.”

The Lady Blues were able to outhit the Griffons in the

Kyle Kelly is a senior public relations major. Reach him at kyle.kelly@washburn.edu.

Fab four leading the way RoadRunners score late, defeat Jr. Blues in close contest Richard Kelly

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Senior Leadership: Seniors Jessica Fey, Jessica Kopp and Hillary Hughes continue to cause problems for opponents. The hard-hitting seniors, along with junior setter Abby Whitman, have the Blues ranked No. 3 and are in the top spot in the MIAA rankings.

Stymied to find their offense, the Topeka RoadRunners made the most of a late opportunity Saturday.

Following a checking from behind double minor and game ejection to Springfield forward Tom Cooney at 12:23 of the third period, Topeka (10-2-2) used the powerplay to advantage. Forward Drew Karofiles scored on a slapshot from the center slot at 16:03 and Topeka played strong defense late to preserve a 1-0 victory at Landon Arena.

Karofiles, the team captain, had been dealing with a recent scoring drought prior to Saturday’s goal. Receiving an excellent pass from forward Tyler Poulsen to set up his shot, Karofiles said he just let it go and hoped for the best.

“I know he [Poulsen] made a good play,” said Karofiles.

“I finally let one go, and good things happened.”

After not scoring a goal in Friday’s contest and being shut out for most of Saturday’s contest, frustration began to mount.

Topeka lost 2-0 in Friday’s game, firing only seven shots on goal in the first two periods.

Photo by Kelsey Wagers, Washburn Review.

Split Decision: Dan Dupell (13) rushes up the ice Friday. Dupell did not score in the weekend’s contests, but he was able to fire four shots on goal as Topeka split its series with the Springfield Jr. Blues.

They mustered 22 shots in the third period, but the damage had already been done at that point. Goaltender Matt Leon held strong for Springfield, earning his first shutout of the season.

RoadRunners head coach Scott Langer said Karofiles’ effort on Saturday was needed to give his team an edge. He is currently tied for third on the team with five goals.

“He’s just one of those guys that come up with big things when we need it,” said

Langer. “He just doesn’t give up. It’s easy in those games where things aren’t going well, to get frustrated and give up, and he just doesn’t do that.”

In the first period, Topeka had multiple opportunities to take the lead, firing 15 shots on goal. They then sent nine more shots on goal in the second period. Langer said it was important his team didn’t get frustrated by their offensive struggles.

“We tried to change a few of our sets because they were on to what we were doing,”

said Langer. “We were close.

You don’t want to ever press, because once you do that, you may end up turning the whole game in terms of momentum.”

In the victory, Topeka goaltender Spencer Viele stopped all 22 shots he faced, giving him his first shutout of the season. Viele’s 1.49 goals against average is currently second in the North American Hockey League. Fellow Topeka goaltender Mackenzie Sawyer is third in the league with a 1.63 GAA. “His [Viele] focus level was great,” said Langer.

“There’s a reason why those two [Viele and Sawyer] are up at the top of the league.”

Topeka will now hit the road for the next four games.

They head to Odessa, Texas Friday and Saturday to face the Odessa Jackalopes. Puck drop on both nights is at 7:05 p.m.

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

Washburn drops game at Missouri Southern, sees post-season hopes slipping away Jordan Loomis

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Last Thursday, Oct. 19, the Washburn Lady Blue soccer team traveled to Joplin, Mo., where they faced off against Missouri Southern University in their final road game of the season. With the MIAA tournament closing in, both teams desperately needed a win. The Lady Blues, after a strong fight, ended the match short against Missouri Southern 2-1.

Washburn fell behind early as Missouri Southern took to the board first with 2 goals consecutively five minutes apart from one another – this left the game at a 2-0 halftime lead over the Washburn Lady Blues.

In the second half both

teams were at a standstill offensively. Washburn junior middle fielder Lara Doesche was able to tack on a goal for the Lady Blues off of a free kick in the 58th minute. But the Blues were unable to tie up the game.

The Lady Blues then played on Oct. 21 a t

home against We s t e r n State University in a non-conference match that ended with the Lady Blues un-

fortunately falling once more 2-1 against the Mountaineers.

Western State was 0-13 coming into the game. The Lady Blues jumped out to anearly lead as senior forward, Leah Talley, scored off of a Megan Buckley shot.

The Western State University Mountaineer’s quickly returned with a vigor in the second half and scored two goals within seven minutes of each other, leaving the final score of the match a 2-1 title over the Washburn Lady Blues.

The Washburn Lady Blues, now 4-12 this season, will be hosting Central Oklahoma this Friday at home at 6 p.m. in their second MIAA match during this final week of the regular season. The Lady Blues dropped out of the top

eight in the MIAA rankings.

With only two games left, both conference matches, the Lady Blues are in good shape to not reach the MIAA tournament for the second year in a row.

Picked to finish as a bottom feeder in the MIAA preseason polls, the Blues have managed to turn heads as they continue to fight for a shot at the post-season.

Washburn finishes off the season against Northeastern State University at home on Oct. 26.

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

2012 MIAA Women’s Soccer Standings Team

Conf. Conf. Pts. Overall

Central Missouri x Central Oklahoma x Truman State x Northwest Missouri x Northeastern State Fort Hays State Missouri Southern Nebraska-Kearney Washburn Southwest Baptist Missorui Western Lindenwood Emporia State

8-0-2 7-0-3 7-3 6-3-2 5-4-1 5-5-1 4-4-2 4-5-2 4-6 3-5-2 3-7-1 1-8 0-7-2

26 24 21 20 16 16 14 14 12 11 10 3 2

x = Clinched spot in MIAA Tournament

12-1-3 12-1-3 11-4-1 8-5-3 9-4-1 9-6-1 4-8-3 9-6-2 4-12 6-8-2 5-9-1 5-8-1 4-9-2