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Volume 140, Issue 13
November 20, 2013
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Steve Zywiki joins Washburn University as new union director
Terry Richardson
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Washburn University has a new campus Union Director. Steve Zywiki has taken on the job of overseeing the union building. He is originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin, where his former campus, the University of Wisconsin, is located. Zywiki graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point with a degree in communications. After graduation, Zywiki worked a variety of temporary positions at UW, Stevens Point. Several months later he was able to land full time employment with the UW, Stevens Point in the conference and reservations office. His job duties included planning summer camps and handling reservation needs and support for the campus. He worked there for about three years. Zywiki was then given the opportunity to work in the facility’s alumni affairs office as a fill-in during restructuring. While he was well aware that the position would not be permanent, he was fascinated by the opportunity to do something new. Zywiki worked in
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Wednesday, November 20
Poverty A-Z: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., (runs until Friday, Nov. 22) Thanksgiving Buffet: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Washburn Room A (Memorial Union) Inequality for All: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Henderson Learning Resources Center Room 100 Washburn Art Department Faculty Exhibit: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mulvane Museum Gallery (runs until Sunday, Dec. 22) Art Sale - WASA & WATUP!: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Memorial Union / Stauffer Commons Thursday, November 21
Wake Up With Washburn: OneOK’s Michael Clark: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center Oxfam America Hunger Banquet: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Washburn Room B Men’s Basketball vs. Rockhurst University: 7 p.m., Lee Arena Alumni Association football tailgate: 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Moore Bowl Friday, November 22
Homeless Meal Support Cooking: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1196 SW Buchanan St. Homeless Meal Support: 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., 620 SE Madison Saturday, November 23
Women’s Basketball vs. Southwestern College: 1 p.m., Lee Arena Men’s Basketball vs. Newman University: 3 p.m., Lee Arena
W a s h b u r n November 12 12:20—Burglary/Theft from building, 2 wood gavels/ gavel block; Garvey Fine Arts Center; Report Taken, No suspects at this time: investigation continues
November 14 12:23—Theft, textbooks; Memorial Union; Report Taken: Suspect identified, referred dean of students and municipal court
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12:33— Theft, textbooks; Memorial Union; Report Taken: Suspect identified, referred dean of students and municipal court
07:18— Information Report, damaged artwork; Carole Chapel; Report Taken: damage appeared to be weather related, not deliberate damage
14:25—Criminal damage to property, vehicle windshield; Washburn Institute of Technology; Report taken, no suspect(s) at this time: investigation continues
15:00— Information Report, off campus incident; 6342 SW Hodges Rd. Auburn, KS; Report Taken: off campus incident that could come to the campus
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21:00— Information Report, assist outside agency; Parking Lot 10; Report taken: individual arrested on a Douglas county warrant: Taken to DOC
Students offer finals advice for WU Robert Zimmerman WASHBURN REVIEW
As the semester draws to an end students begin hearing the dreaded ‘f’ word—finals. Associated with high levels of stress, finals are fast approaching, leaving students wondering how they are going to study while juggling work and extracurricular activities. No studying technique is right for everyone but there is no harm in doing a variety of different techniques to find the one that works best. “I listen to music without lyrics or instrumentals while I read over my notes,” said Mishal Fiaz, freshman at WU. Students should find an ideal
place to study. This can be in a dorm room or the library. Wherever the place, it should be quiet and have as few distractions as possible. Although students think they can study while the television is on or while texting their friends, the reality is studying in this environment will probably lead to retaining less information. It is also recommended to keep up on studying throughout the semester and to not procrastinate until the end, thinking that everything can be learned in one night. “I review my notes each class so the material is fresh in my mind so when I study for tests I already know most of what I am studying, so I can focus on the stuff
I do not know,” said Shelbey Allen, freshman at WU. Study groups are not necessarily a bad idea. The only situation where study groups are not good is if the group actually does not study and instead goofs around. Again, find a place that has all the necessary materials to study. Mabee Library has rooms in the basement where students can study. These rooms are particularly useful for studying for math as they are equipped with white boards to help students work out complicated equations. Students cannot use the excuse that the library is closed as it is open 24 hours during final weeks. “It depends on the subject: If I am reading then I like to have a
group, but if I am reviewing math, then I like to study alone,” said Fiaz. Everyone has to find what study techniques work best for them as there are numerous ways that can work. Have an ideal place to study, get plenty of sleep and keep on top of studying early on in the semester.
Robert Zimmerman, robert. zimmerman@washburn.edu, is a freshman psychology major.
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Dinner with WU president spurs discussions of privacy Shannon Kennedy
The discussion then morphed into the amount of data that is gathered by entities such A couple of times a month, as Facebook. Using Farmville President Jerry Farley and his as an example, Bird quoted the wife, Susan, host a group of amount of data points that are roughly 24 students and a guest gathered daily was around 60 speaker at their house for dinner billion. and conversation. The students “When I was at Washburn, it are usually randomly chosen to was simply ideas that had been attend and are given form,” said invited by Susan Bird. “Something, I like looking at Farley. someone had read F a r l e y information in a different or said. Info is started the way. much different evening by now. Info is now thanking people zeros and ones. for coming and Everything you -Sean Bird introducing the do is now stored Assistant Dean of Mabee guest speaker. somewhere.” Library Each dinner Bird also session is led by a guest speaker, talked about how Google has who brings up a topic and then come into play. Bird quoted opens the floor to the students past Google CEO Eric Schmidt, and divides them into three saying that Google gathered groups for discussion. Students more information in two days are encouraged to engage and than the amount gathered from ask questions. the dawn of time to 2003. This The guest speaker for this session was Sean Bird, assistant dean of Mabee Library. Bird’s topics for the evening were information literacy and privacy. “I like looking at information e q u a t e s about five in a different way,” said Bird. exabytes (one exabyte is one Bird has been involved billion gigabytes) in two days. in the dinner with the Farley’s The influx of information for the last two years and has available on the internet begs the really enjoyed experiencing the question of whether or not people interaction with the students and are secure online. How much having the opportunity to mold information people are willing to minds outside of the library. provide to have convenience was WASHBURN REVIEW
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Party Is All Here: Students pose after dinner with President Jerry B. Farley and his wife Susan. Sean Bird (right of President Farley) was the guest speaker for the night. a big discussion topic and one that many students had opinions about. “Convenience is a good thing,” said Keisha Grier, senior business major. “Amazon offers me a suggestion and I like to use those to make decisions. Much of our information is not private, so what is the difference?” Farley told the group about how he and his wife had worked with the government to supply fingerprints, pictures and other documentation in order to no longer have to remove
their shoes when they are going through security. This matter of convenience is something the Farleys were willing to give up a part of their privacy for. “Privacy is not defined in the Constitution," said Kinsey Ashworth, a sophomore history major. “But privacy, or a semblance of privacy, [sic] is guaranteed in the constitution.” One of the perks of being invited to these discussions is the ability to meet new people that students connect with and can see on campus. “I love the diversity in age and different opinions," said Bridget Koch, freshman radiology major. "This is the type
of atmosphere that Washburn has and allows to meet new people all the time.” If interested in joining the Farleys for a night of food and conversation, contact President Farley’s office at 670-1556 or email the office intern at ashley. altenhofen@washburn.edu.
Shannon Kennedy, shannon.kennedy@washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.
Steve Zywiki joins Washburn University as new union director ...Continued from page 1 alumni affairs for four years. Since that was where he graduated, Zywiki enjoyed working with the alumni. As much as he liked the job, Zywiki really missed being involved in the student life and development. When he knew that his contract
would soon be up, he started looking for something new and found a job at the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay. Zywiki worked at the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay doing reservations and event support. There, he was able to work with students and do a job he loved. After performing the duties
of this job for over seven years he felt that it was either time to move up or move on. The University of Wisconsin, Green Bay didn’t have anything that really interested him. He started looking again, which is when he found the job at Washburn University. He felt like it was a great opportunity and jumped at it.
Zywiki is new to Topeka, but so far he enjoys it. Zywiki said he thinks he will enjoy the atmosphere at Washburn. There was no football team at his former campus, which he really missed. He also missed having a strong atmosphere of school spirit that he has noticed at Washburn. Zywiki encourages students to come to him with any ideas or
concerns about the campus union building. “I want students to feel like the union is a great place to hang out,” said Zywiki.
Terry Richardson, terry.richardson@washburn.edu, is a freshman journalism major.
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Bods make a difference on campus who desperately need help everything we could.” The typhoon struck the Two Washburn students, Philippines earlier this November Connor England; a sophomore killing thousands and leaving economics and communications more than 4.4 million children major, and Matt Lee; a junior without shelter, clean water, political science major, teamed medicine and nutrition. It is one together to help organize the of the strongest storms to ever hit Washburn Philippine Relief landfall, causing more damage Effort. than Hurricane After hearing Katrina. about the tragic A crisis of this size is Lee and Typhoon Haiyan, unprecedented, E n g l a n d and which occurred we’re still finding out the contacted the in the Philippines extent of the damage. Red Cross to find last week, Lee and out exactly what England wanted needed to be done - Connor England to get in contact to help with the sophomore, with different disaster reliefs. economics major organizations on They then made campus to help raise awareness the necessary calls to spread about the disaster. awareness and get the word out. “A crisis of this size is “It [the process] was very unprecedented, and we’re still on-the-fly and we are happy for finding out the extent of the the success,” said Lee. “It’s damage,” said England. “There been very surreal. We are busier was so little being done in a place than we know what to deal that needs so much, so Matt Lee with [sic] and we prefer it that and I decided to quickly organize way. The community and social everyone we could to give those involvement has been more than
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we could hope for.” The two students, as well as other organizations, tabled in the union to let students know the extent of the situation in the Philippines and encouraged them to donate in any way possible. “We’ve raised a good chunk of money,” said England. “We’ve also collected truckloads of supplies to send over to various places of need, and the response keeps growing every day.” To find out how to help or donate canned food items, money, blankets, clothes, toiletries, etc., stop by the Washburn Philippine Relief Effort table in the union today between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Fatima Oubaid, fatima.oubaid@ washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.
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Bods Achieve: Veronica Diaz, Matt Lee and Connor England gather in the union to collect funds for the Washburn Philippine Relief Effort. In addition to monetary donations, the relief effort also asks for supplies for various places in need.
WSGA talks student retention, offers finals week events Cindy Rose
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The Washburn Student Government Association members stay busy each semester working to improve the college experience of students. One of the challenges they faced this semester was centered on student retention. Many Washburn students leave after their first two years. Once completing their general education, students often go on to larger universities. WSGA, through surveys, has recieved answers on many issues such as student retention. “What we discovered is that a lot of students transfer because they feel that their majors aren’t being advanced here,” said Anjelica Willis, WSGA senator. “The School of Law
and the School of Business have Can Emporia, a competition advancement, but say digital with Emporia to see which photography—we don’t have campus could generate the most advancement on that.” donations for charity. This year’s Willis, a senior mass media campaign ended last week. major, is a member of the Those who stopped or passed by student engagement committee their offices during the operation within WSGA. could see the Willis said the growing results committees use What we discovered, of the drive. The surveys and is that a lot of students proceeds of the forums to keep a transfer because they competition go finger on the pulse don’t fell that their majors to the Topeka of many student are being advanced here. Rescue Mission. issues to find out WSGA feels the wants and its production of -Anjelica Willis needs of students. the Homecoming WSGA senator They found that parade and many students feel pep rally were there is not enough diversity on successful this year. But found campus and that it is a subject it challenging to avoid stepping that needs much more discussion. on the toes of other organizations An event WSGA was and committees when planning involved in this semester was and organizing events. WSGA
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has decided to “move out of the way.” In the future, it will help to promote events by sponsoring or teaming with the organization or committee, but take a back seat to those they coordinate with. Finals week is coming up for WU students. WSGA will host several events beginning with a breakfast for students in the Living and Learning Center lobby. There will be free study aids given out including sticky notes, page markers, highlighting markers, energy drinks and other supplies. During the week there will be cookie decorating and pizza, hot chocolate and a movie. Any leftover supplies will be passed out during the course of the week. During the spring semester, according to Willis, WSGA hopes to work on ways to keep
students at Washburn because retention rate is a big issue. Willis said there will be new surveys to find out what students are looking for and to find new ways to help students enjoy themselves while they are here. WSGA wants students to know they are welcome to stop by the office any time to ask questions or visit. The WSGA office is located in the lower level of the union.
Cindy Rose, cynthia.rose@washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.
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This “Ask Raz” is dedicated to FINALS! Yes, finals are coming quickly. Don’t panic. I’m writing this column about finals because this is about the time students should be looking toward the last three weeks of the semester. Most of us don’t, unless it’s to scream, flail our arms and drink more Red Bull while becoming progressively more anxious. Breathe. I have good news. If you’re reading this, you have a jump on the thought
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process. Here are several pro-tips for getting through finals unscathed: 1. Put together a “final list” of projects, papers, outstanding assignments and homework. Put it together with dates and times by which you need to have them completed. This gives you a roadmap for which things actually need your attention first, rather than the jumbled up mess you have in your head about what needs to be done first. 2. Look at that list. What
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is going to take the longest? Will a one-page paper be easier than an 11-page paper? If you can do several of them in short amounts of time, get them out of the way. There is nothing wrong with doing things early, and you just created time for yourself. 3. Speaking of time: you have 24 hours in a day and seven days in a week. Bringing priority to your projects will help you get them into perspective. Again, breathe. 4. Papers are generally due before tests. If you get the papers done early, you have more time to study for tests. 5. Ask your teachers for study guides early. A lot of them will say no, or that they haven’t written them yet, but some of them will have them ready to go and give you a jump on the prep. 6. Breathe. No, seriously. Your brain tells your body how
Since the semester is already coming to an end, we wanted to know...
“What has been your favorite part of the semester?” “Joining Delta Gamma and getting my bid card on bid day. I cried because I was so happy.”
“Getting involved with WSGA and becoming a senator. It was a really rewarding experience.”
Brooke Peele, freshman, social services
to function, including how to panic. The more you calm your nervous system, the easier it will be for you to sleep and retain information. 7. Check off the things on study guides you know. If you know them today, you’ll know them a week from now. 8. Eat well. Don’t binge on BS the last week of school. Your body functions better while balanced. 9. SLEEP! No, really. Being well-rested actually helps you remember what you study. 10. DO NOT CRAM! Look, you don’t learn this way. Some people have the rare ability of being able to absorb large amounts of information two days before a test. The majority of you don’t, especially if you spend the whole time studying in a panic. Good luck!
Brynn Riveland, freshman, biology
“Homecoming. I enjoyed all the activities going on and everyone’s school spirit.”
“Helping start and continue to run the Washburn Philippine Relief Effort.” Matthew Lee, junior, political science
Nick Chinn, senior, criminal justice
“Becoming part of a sorority, and gaining an amazing community of sisters and life-long friends.”
“Getting to know all my teachers. I had really cool teachers this semester.” Veronica Diaz, junior, mass media
Corey Keaton, senior, criminal justice
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Editor reflects on working for the Review Kelly Hurla
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I’m not a role model. Well, I’ve never actually tried to be. For some reason though, I seem to be a friend that other friends turn to in sticky situations. I admit that I am great at giving advice, but horrible at taking my own. Sadly, this is the last issue of the Washburn Review I get to be a part of, so I thought I’d put some of these tips for others to use throughout their college experience: - This is the time to really find yourself. Yes, this sounds cheesy but I mean to really find YOU. This is a time of new possibilities. So follow your dream and not your parents’ dream, or your significant other’s. - Don’t be afraid to speak your mind or to disagree. That being said, there is a way to disagree politely. - Respect others’ beliefs, views and opinions. Listen to them; they
may have something to say about a subject that you wouldn’t have came up with on your own. - Challenge yourself. Don’t always take the easy way out. At the same time, don’t over do it. Can you really handle 19 credit hours or 13 credit hours and four jobs at once? I’ve done both. Yea, crazy I know. - Always be honest. It’s that simple. - Go to class. Yes, even if it’s Friday and sleeping sounds better, it will always sound better. Just do it. Besides, if you’re already honest, you can occasionally get away with telling your professor you really were just too tired to make it to class and they’ll understand. - Be dependable. If you say you’re going to do something, follow through and make sure to do just that. - I believe in being humble, but you should know your worth. Be proud of the things you do and don’t let anyone hold you back.
- Meet new people, especially those with the same interests or major. You never know, later down the line they might help you with landing an awesome internship (thanks Tricia Peterson). - I’ve seen both sides of this, and yes some leggings can pass for pants. Please use your best judgment. - People will come and go, it’s a way of life. Don’t let those you care about go away just because you get busy. And if others fade away, let them. - Stop with excuses. You’re an adult now and you alone are responsible for your own actions. - The real “American Horror Story” is trying to find a job after college. If you know someone who’s graduating, wish them luck. They’ll need it! My time at the Review has been exciting, enlightening and even infuriating. I didn’t know that I could care about and yet resent something
so much. I started as a writer, my first article even made the front page. I thought that was good for someone who couldn’t write and despised journalism at the time. I didn’t really hate journalism, but the fact was I didn’t really like it either. I was consumed with it in high school. My freshman year, I took some time away from it. Sophomore year, I missed the writing, however, and it was the first thing I could think to do. I found that I had a passion for arts and entertainment. It was something that didn’t bore me, that I didn’t have to write in inverted pyramid and I loved getting to meet with artists to learn about their lives, along with their work, of course. My junior year, I landed the job of the A & E editor. I assigned content for my own section, trained writers and designed my pages. It was a lot of new work for me. Somehow, they didn’t kick me out. Here I am, in my last semester
and yet I couldn’t stay away. Now, I help with anything I can. I design multiple pages, do my best to copy edit and even submit the final versions of the pages, trying to make them a version of perfect I would never achieve. I’ve learned so much in such a short time. I only hope that someday my knowledge will be as useful to others as theirs was for me. Ultimately, this is time that you can’t get back. Make the best of it, but remember why you’re here. Learn all that you can and meet everyone you can. Before you know it, you’ll be writing your last article and submitting the last pages of a paper that has tossed your emotions back and forth more than a ping pong ball in red solo cups. Thanks to everyone who got me here: You know who you are.
Kelly Hurla, kelly.hurla@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.
The Gettysburg Address turns 150 Years Old Washburn Review
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“Four score and seven years ago…“ These six words mark the beginning of one of the most memorable verses of prose in American history. On November 19, 1863 Abraham Lincoln delivered a short 272 word speech to a crowd of 15,000 people at a pivotal point of the Civil War. This Nov. 19 marks
the 150th Gettysburg address. A speech barely lasting two minutes transcended its length throughout the years and is still referenced to this day. The speech was given at a time when the nation was divided and close to the end of the war but still two years behind. That moment of time further marked the importance of those few words. What is commonly known as the Gettysburg Address is formally
named as the Gettysburg Remarks. Lincoln was invited by the town of Gettysburg, Penn. and was asked to deliver a few words at the official dedication ceremony of Gettysburg’s National Cemetery, the site of one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. The remarks from Lincoln would be remembered more than the actual address proper. In Lincoln’s two minute speech, he was able to equally encompass
the importance of honoring those who had fallen and those who were still placing themselves on the line. “… Our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the opposition that all men are created equal.” Lincoln’s words touched on the ideals of freedom and independence that the nation was founded on. The Union’s reason for fighting in the
Civil War was for the preservation of freedom was for them. The most interesting part about his speech is that its text is still remembered. It is remembered because it still has meaning in it. Lincoln gave a sense of immediacy in those plain but powerful words. His words honored the ideas of freedom and those who had fallen to achieve it.
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WU men continue winning streak
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Kansas Wesleyan’s Joey Long fired the opening salvoes of the game Monday night at Lee Arena on two straight threes from nearly the same spot on the floor. After that, things didn’t go so smoothly. The Wesleyan’s quickly relinquished their 6-0 lead due to a 13-2 run from the Ichabods, capped off by a dunk from junior guard Kyle Wiggins after he stole the in bounds pass from sophomore guard Dylan Hidalgo. The Ichabods’ leading scorer at 15 points per game, junior forward Alex North, scored eight points in the opening 10 minutes of the game and played an instrumental part in getting the lead back early. The surprise of the first half was junior guard Jeff Reid. The former Mr. Kansas Basketball sat out last season while attending classes at Washburn has had a solid season until now averaging seven
points and 7.7 rebounds per game, but he eclipsed those seven points in just 10 minutes on Monday. He ended the half as the team’s second -leading scorer with 10 points, but the most exciting play of the entire game was a play he wasn’t awarded points for. After a miss from Wiggins, he jammed a two-handed put back dunk over two defenders, but was charged with a technical foul for hanging on the rim, discounting the basket. The Coyotes shot incredibly well from the field in the first half, particularly from deep. They shot 48 percent from the field and 54 percent from deep, making seven of their 13 attempts from downtown. The Ichabods weren’t as successful on their three-point attempts, making just four of 12. But they
made up for it on the break, forcing 12 turnovers and scoring 15 fast break points and 23 points off turnovers. They made 58 percent of their shots in the first half and took care of the ball, with only three turnovers in the first 20 minutes of play giving them a 62-47 lead. Wiggins led the team in scoring with 14. North and junior center Stephon Drane both added eight. North also led the team with six assists. The Coyotes guards junior Michael Johnson and senior Dane Brinker led their team in scoring with eight.
The second half began the same as the first half as the Coyotes jumped out to a quick start and kept the shootout going. A 7-2 run narrowed Washburn’s lead to three
just minutes into the half, but again North revived the offense with five straight points on a lay-up and a three to push their lead back to 15. With twelve minutes remaining in the half, a circus lay-up by junior guard Korey Fisher on an isolation play, gave him an and-one attempt. He made the free throw that momentarily gave the Bods their first 20-point lead of the game at 83-63. That didn’t last long, though, as two straight lay-ups from the Coyotes put the game back within 16. With just under six minutes remaining in the game, another big dunk from Wiggins after one of his game-high four steals, stretched the Bods’ lead to 21. Back-to-back threes from junior forward Christian Ulsaker and freshman guard Andy Wilson got them into triple digits and the Coyotes found themselves down 102-75. The Ichabods are a much smaller team this season with just one player over 6 feet, 6 inches
tall, but they put their athleticism on display Monday night. Five dunks and 17 fast break points later, Washburn got their fourth win of the season, winning 107-81, to advance to a 4-0 season. The team showed that size didn’t matter as much as their critics may have thought. They were able to score 56 of their 107 points in the paint. Wiggins led all scorers with 18, one away from his season high. Drane added 16 and North had another good, all-around game. He scored 13 and led the team in assists and rebounds with seven and six, respectively. The Ichabods take the floor next at Lee Arena as they take on Rockhurst University tomorrow at 7:00 p.m.
Jake Wingo, harold.wingo@washburn.edu, is a sophomore flim and video major.
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One Step Ahead: Junior forward Christian Ulsaker dribbles past Coyote defense.
Men’s Basketball Upcoming Games 11/21 - Rockhurst University - Topeka, Kan. - 7 p.m. 11/23 - Newman University - Topeka, Kan. - 3 p.m. 11/26 - Tabor College - Topeka, Kan. - 7:30 p.m. 12/5 - Southwest Baptist University - Bolivar, Mo. - 7:30 p.m. 12/7 - Missouri Southern State University - Joplin, Mo. - 3 p.m. Photo Courtesy of WU Sports
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He Shoots...: Junior guard Kyle Wiggins goes up for a shot against the Kansas Wesleyan Monday night on Schendel Court at Lee arena. Wiggins scored his game high of 18 points against the Coyotes.
Dunk It: Junior Guard Jeff Reid dunks the ball over the Coyotes defenders to add to the Ichabod win 107-81.
12/19 - Lincoln University of Missouri - Topeka, Kan. - 7:30 p.m. 12/22 - Lindenwood University - Topeka, Kan. - 3 p.m.
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Surviving nursing school at WU 10 November 20, 2013
Kiara Williams
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Megan Williams has always known that she wanted a career that involved helping people. In high school she decided that she wanted to be a nurse. Throughout high school she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Her senior year of high school she knew that she wanted to go to nursing school. Washburn’s nursing program appealed to her because of its size and reputation. Williams maintained a 4.0 GPA during her first semester and is currently enrolled in her second semester in addition to working as an aide at St. Francis Health Center. Last semester she practiced taking vital signs and doing patient assessments. “This semester I am doing
more detailed assessments, administering medications and using other nursing skills such as inserting IVs, giving injections and hanging IV bags,” said Williams. Nursing students practice giving injections on food, like hot dogs and oranges. Next they practice IVs on rubber arms and then on their classmates. “It sounds worse than it is, it really isn’t that bad. It is easier to do on people than it is to do on food,” said Williams. There are various ways of learning in nursing school. The main course textbooks are all electronic. Textbooks that help the students prepare for the NCLEX are accompanied by online lessons and practice tests. There are also virtual lectures
online that students listen to outside of class. The nursing program at Washburn has recently changed its curriculum. Williams’ class was the first class to be introduced to new curriculum. Katie Cox is in her final semester of nursing school and will be graduating this December. As a student in the old curriculum she had to buy a package of books that cost her $1,000. She admits that although it would be nice not to be forced to carry her books around, she prefers to have an actual book in front of her. Cox is finished with class work and has completed her finals. She is currently finishing her capstone at Stormont Vail. Capstones are the last clinicals for students and consist of eight
12-hour shifts. Clinicals are when students go to a nursing facility and care of patients using the skills they learned in school. “It also helps you network and find a job,” said Cox. Cox is currently working the nightshift in pediatrics. She also enjoys being able to do things by herself now that she is in capstone. After graduation she hopes to get a job in pediatrics at Stormont. “My favorite part about pediatrics is holding the babies. I never got to in my OB clinicals,” said Cox. Out of the 65 students in William’s class, only four of them are male. Many guys in nursing school make a joke of being a nurse (a male nurse). She thinks that male nurses are often
stereotyped. “Nursing is a very caring, nurturing and comforting career. It comes natural for women,” said Williams. Williams believes that there needs to be more male nurses. Women usually prefer women to take care of them, and men would rather have another male care for them. “As long as you ignore the stereotype you’ll be okay,” said Cox.
Kiara Williams, kiara.williams@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.
Advice from Megan Williams, nurse in training:
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Practice Makes Perfect: (Above) Katie Cox demonstrates how to properly insert a needle. (Right) Megan Williams prepares to practice IV and phlebotomy on Hannah Simpson.
• “It’s not how hard it is, it’s how much you have to do. You have to know how to organize your time and prioritize. It’s something that you need to work on everyday. You can’t take a day off.” • “I recommend getting a CNA and getting more comfortable talking to patients. That way you have more practice in communicating with patients and their family.” • “Don’t go in thinking it’s easy, it’s going to change your life. You wont get to spend time with the people you love as much as you want to.” • “Make sure you have a healthy way of managing stress and knowing when to take a break. Know when to do things for yourself. If you don’t you will be very miserable. Manage your time well and prioritize.”
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Fun ideas for winter break Anzhelika Tolstikhina WASHBURN REVIEW
This year Washburn students will enjoy a five week winter break, one more than they have had in the past. Just how will students spend their extra time? Some students may travel outside Topeka, some may stay in Topeka until next semester. Some people may get together with their relatives to celebrate the holidays while others may still be here, for some reason. Traveling with family members is a popular idea for the holidays. “I will go to Colorado and go skiing with my family at Christmas time, then I will go back to Paola, Kansas.” said Jessica Ferguson, a junior sonography major. Students also share their time with their significant others. “Over the winter break, I will get my wisdom teeth removed, and then I will go to western Kansas to visit my boyfriend and meet his family.” said Sarah Watts, a sophomore social work major. Some exchange students choose to go back to their home country. Yeruti Diaz from Paraguay, law major and Camilo Navarro, mass media major will go back to their native countries and share holiday with their families. Other international students stay in Topeka to improve their English. Majid Beigzadah Jalay, from Iran, an industrial engineering major, is staying in Topeka
to prepare for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Other students may stay in Topeka for their job or their family. “I will stay in Topeka, because all of my family is here, and I need to take care of my children,” said Iyanna Huggins, nursing major. “And I need to work except Christmas.” After the holidays, some students come back to Topeka for their activities or prepare for the new semester. “I will go back to Topeka for cheerleading,” said Watts. M o r e interestingly, s o m e students plan to t r a v e l abroad with their instructors, to countries such as Costa Rica and Belize. No matter what people are doing, winter break is upon us. There are numerous ways to spend time over the holidays. Plan something enjoyable and do it.
Anzhelika Tolstikhina, anzhelika. tolstikhina@washburn.edu, is a freshman nursing major.
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Second annual Winter Wonderland 5K to benefit TARC Jena Dean
as Mitch Gross, the director of the Sunflower State Games, and the rest of the staff at The Sunflower State Games the organization, decided to will host the second annual incorporate an additional winter Winter Wonderland 5K walk and event that was both new and run Nov. 23 at Lake Shawnee. unique to the area. The race benefits TARC, “We were looking for new a non-profit events to start organization that that were not We were looking for new provides support only unique, but events to start that were to those who have hadn’t been done not only unique, but mental disabilities before anywhere hadn’t been done before in the Topeka area. anywhere else in Topeka. else in Topeka,” “Fundraisers said Gross. for TARC are very With close to -Mitch Gross important,” said 200 contestants Sunflower State Games Sherry Lundry, last year, this Director development year’s race is director of TARC. estimated to have “We are a nonprofit organization, a bigger turnout with closer to so any help we receive is 300 contestants. beneficial. We are honored that “The racers get to run at the Sunflower State Games night with all the lights and wants to put the race on. It’s a without all of the traffic going win-win for them and for more around the lake,” said Lundry. TARC awareness.” The first, second and third The race began last year prize winners, in their respected WASHBURN REVIEW
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age categories, will receive a medal, along with the first place male and female runner overall. The race will also consist of a costume competition where the best-dressed holiday themed costume will receive a trophy determined by silent judges. “We’ve seen a variety of different costumes before,” said Lundry. “We’ve seen some racers dress up like the Grinch, some like presents and several like Santas.” Additionally, the race also allows both pets and strollers to be brought along for the run. “We have a lot of diehard runners,” said Lundry. “No matter what the weather will be or any other circumstance, we will still have a great turnout.” The Winter Wonderland 5K will be held at the Lake Shawnee
Annual Xmas parade announced Anzhelika Tolstikhina WASHBURN REVIEW
Every Saturday following Thanksgiving bright lights decorate Topeka’s downtown in anticipation of Christmas. The community is preparing for the holiday season with its various annual traditions: the 8th Annual Topeka Rescue Run, Community Tree Lighting and the lighted Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade that will end with the appearance of Santa at the venue Christmas City of the High Plains on 200 N. Main St., WaKeeney from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hundreds of themed entries will fill the downtown area including dance teams, marching bands, bicycles, Shriners, military vehicles, floats, car clubs and more. Drop-off location of walkers will be routed through 8th and 9th Harrison and directed back to Topeka Boulevard to exit. The entry is free, though all donations will be collected under security supervision. The Christmas City of the High Plains promises to kick off the holiday season with activities such as shopping
in the downtown stores, wagon rides and treats by Santa and Mrs. Claus during their visit with children, after the lighting of the Christmas tree. Christmas Tree Lighting will host a soup supper with different types of soups and deserts. The parade committee will announce grand marshall of the year. Kerry Livgren, one of the founding members of the band “Kansas” band was honored to receive such an honor. Livgren is the band’s primary song writer, lead guitarist and keyboard player. He propelled “Kansas” to the success of multiple gold and multi-platinum albums, and sold over 14 million recordings to date. The event will be a dual celebration because of the band’s 40th anniversary.
Anzhelika Tolstikhina, anzehlika. tolstikhina@washburn.edu is a nursing major.
campgrounds with the race starting at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 23 at Reynolds Lodge on Tinman Circle . Pre-registration costs are $25, which includes race fees, awards, Winter Wonderland admittance and post event snacks and refreshments.
Jean Dean, jena.dean@ washburn.edu, is a sophomore mass media major.
Pre-registration ends November 21. Registration at the event will be held 4 p.m to 5 p.m. with a $5 late fee.
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Washburn Golf shaping up for the upcoming season Terry Richardson
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The Washburn University golf team is preparing for a new season on the greens. Golf players are taking advantage of their offseason by “shaping up” at the Washburn University Student Recreation and Wellness Center. On Mondays, We d n e s d a y s and Fridays, players from the university’s golf team meet in the gym to work out for an hour with a trainer. The athletes work to improve their physical prowess by working on their flexibility, cardio and strength. They stretch, bend and work with weighted balls,
concentrating on strengthening the core muscles that are important to a quality golf swing. Some of the members of the squad are also choosing to practice on their own at the course during their free time to further help them improve their game. While being physically fit is important to the game of golf head coach Jeff Stromgren stressed the importance of being mentally sound. “The mental side of the game is very important,” said Stromgren. “In golf there are no substitutes or time outs. The players have to stay in there and figure it out.” Stromgren said the Washburn golf team is undergoing an extreme makeover. Ten of the 12 players that make up the team will be new to Washburn. Seven out of the 12 players on the team roster are freshman and only
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two of the remaining five are returning players. “Our freshmen are going to have to step up and be strong if we are going to be competitive this spring,” said Stromgren. Sophomores Max Lazzo and Ronnie McHenry will be returning to the greens for the Ichabods. Both of these veteran players showed quality performance and skill last season. Lazzo had a tournament victory in Warrensburg, Mo. last season, assisting the Ichabods to a third place finish at the Heart of America Tournament. The win proved to be the only one of the season for any single member of the Washburn golf team. McHenry showed consistency throughout last season and finished up with the team’s overall low average for all the tournaments. Team qualifying will be in
February. For five days, each player on the team will battle for the privilege of being able to compete at the tournament level. The five top competitors will be given the opportunity to compete. The first tournament of the season is the David Falconer Golf Classic, March 10 and 11 at Chamberlyne Country Club in Danville, Ark., hosted by Arkansas Tech. The tournament will be followed by tournament stops in Topeka, Kan., Oklahoma City, Okla. and St. Charles, Mo., before the MIAA Championship Tournament held in Lawrence, Kan.
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Volleyball kills it to next round of MIAA tournament
The No. 2 seed Washburn volleyball team swept the No. 7 Northwest Missouri State University in the first round of the MIAA tournament Tuesday night. The Ichabods beat
the Bearcats 25-18, 25-15 and 25-17. The Bods will now travel to Warrensburg, Mo., Friday to play the semifinal game against University of Nebraska-Kearney at 5
p.m. The Ichabods have won both regular season games against the Loopers this season. The Bods lost to the Loopers last year in the MIAA tournament.
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Block It: Senior, outside hitter Corrine Stringer and freshman middle hitter Sarah Vicory block a spike from the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats. Both had two blocks each for night as the Bods beat the Bearcats 3-0 in Lee Arena.
As a Team: The Ichabods huddle together to pump themselves up for the game. The Bods advance to the semifinals of the MIAA tournament. They will play UNK at 5 p.m. Friday in Warrensburg, Mo.
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Atagi terrorizes opposing offenses Jake Wingo
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Compared to the offense, the Washburn football team’s defense looked like a retirement home this season. With nine seniors starting, or seeing the field most of the game, experience was not hard to come by. Since the offense had just two senior starters, the defense was leaned on heavily for leadership, and they found that in senior linebacker Bryce Atagi. “He was hands down the leader of the team,” said j u n i o r quarterback M i t c h Buhler. “He always led by example through his hard work and dedication.” He performs like the team’s leader and he led the team in nearly every statistical category. His five interceptions were good enough
for first in the MIAA, his 90 totals were ninth in the conference, and his 54 solo tackles were tied for the third most. All of those stats were the best of any Ichabod. He was always around the ball and somehow involved in nearly every play. “I tried to lead by example,” said Atagi. “But I’m also the vocal leader. I get guys excited and ready to play to their full potential. I never let people slack off and I try to make sure we’re all having fun while we’re on the field together.” While his stats are impressive, much of what he does for the Ichabod defense doesn’t show up on the box score. His hustle and nose for the football are impeccable. Atagi played his last game at Washburn Saturday in a 23-34 loss to rival Emporia State. “Words can’t even describe how I was feeling,” said Atagi. “I just saw flashes of the last five years I’ve spent on this team and couldn’t believe that it was all over. It was one of the toughest things to swallow, knowing that I’ll never play another snap in a
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Backing It Up: Senior Linebacker Bryce Atagi gets ready to tackle. Atagi recorded 355 tackles during his career as an Ichabod and his tackle tally is ninth all-time at Washburn. Washburn uniform.” Atagi may miss playing for the Bods, but they might miss him even more. His 355 total tackles in his Washburn career and his 36 tackles for loss are both third all-time and his eight interceptions are good enough for 13 all-time, great for a linebacker. Next year he says he plans to continue his playing career, but isn’t sure where. One thing
is for sure the Ichabod linebacker won’t be forgotten.
Jake Wingo, harold.wingo@ washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.
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