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Volume 140, Issue 17
February 12, 2014
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New Ichabod mascot wanted, to continue entertaining Bods Terry Richardson
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Washburn University will hold tryouts to become the Ichabod mascot Feb. 26. All students interested in auditioning must first apply for the position. Amanda Hughes, mascot program manager, says all students that enjoy entertaining should take the opportunity to try out. The mascot is a paid position. All auditions will be closed in order to keep with tradition and ensure that the individual’s identity is secret. The audition is a three-step process involving selection by a committee chosen by Hughes. The individuals representing the committee will consist of people who have been around Washburn University long enough to have a true understanding of what the mascot represents. Some members have even been mascots themselves. The prospects will first be interviewed. “We are looking for well-rounded students,” said Hughes. “These are students that do well academically and are truly interested in what it means to be an Ichabod. They have to be energetic and be able to communicate nonverbally.” Next, applicants will be asked to put on the mascot costume. During this part of the audition, students will make performances that display their skills in agility and nonverbal communication. Finally, students will be interviewed for a second time before the new man or woman inside the mascot is determined. The opportunity to try out as mascot is somewhat rare as it only takes place when openings arise. There are two students, one junior
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Above: Ichabod playing with a dog during Dog Days of Finals at the SRWC last May. There will be mascot tryouts Feb. 26 for all those interested in being next year’s Ichabod. Right: Ichabod hanging out in the Memorial Union in August 2011 during the first weeks of school. The Ichabod mascot performers will be selected based on their appropriateness and entertainment value. and one senior, that currently perform as mascot. In May, the senior will be graduating, leaving the spot vacant. Hughes says it is important that a replacement is found in order to provide training before the fall semester. Students that perform as mascot will have in-house training, as well as the opportunity to be trained by David Raymond, the Mascot Doctor.
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Raymond owns Raymond Entertainment, a company dedicated to mascots. Raymond is an experienced mascot himself, formerly wearing the costume of the Philadelphia Fanatic. Raymond Entertainment trains and creates mascots for universities and sports teams across the country. “Being the Ichabod takes a lot of hard work,” said Hughes. “Ichabod is not just a mascot. He
represents more than that. The Ichabod represents the founder of our school. He is very studious and walks with stride. Ichabod represents our school spirit.” Applications can be found online
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at http://www.washburn.edu/about/ ichabod/mascot.html. Terry Richardson, terry.richardson@washburn.edu, is a freshChinese man Newmass Year media major.
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Sistahood events honor Black History Month
Cindy Rose
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February is Black History Month and the theme this year is “Civil Rights in America.” The Emancipation Proclamation put an end to slavery about 150 years ago. Fifty years ago, thousands of Americans marched on Washington in the battle for civil rights and Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech. Sixty years ago in Topeka, the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education was won, overturning the doctrine of Separate But Equal. The month also celebrates, honors and acknowledges the contributions of all African Americans. On campus, the Sistahood organization has put together events throughout the month to celebrate and educate students, teachers and the greater
Topeka area. Sistahood club president Sylvian Arceneaux is concerned that there is still not as much diversity at Washburn as the university likes to think, especially since Washburn has not stepped up with planning events to honor Black History Month. “Our group has decided to take it into our own hands and celebrate it with our own events,” said Arceneaux. “If the events are successful, maybe the university will catch on.” Every Monday from noon until 1 p.m. this month, the Sistahood and the Mabee Library will host “A Tribute to African American Literature.” The library will also provide refreshments. There were readings from the works of Tupac Shakur, Maya Angelou and Elizabeth Alexander Feb. 3. Most notably, Alexander read one of her poems at the first
inauguration of President Barack Obama. Some of the other events will be the screening of two movies at 6 p.m. in room 112 of the Henderson building. The first movie, “The Butler,” an awardwinning film, will play on Feb. 13. The movie is based on the true story of a butler in the White House during five administrations and revolves around the Civil Rights movement. The second movie, sponsored by the Justice Department, will be “Fruitvale Station” and will play on Feb. 27. “Fruitvale Station” is based on a true story and a Sundance Film Festival awardwinner. The movie follows the events of a young man on the last day of his life before being fatally shot while in handcuffs and in police custody. “We’re hoping to add more events throughout the year,”
said Rhea Glenn, Sistahood club treasurer. Glenn would like to see more educational events about African American culture. Arceneaux would like to see more communication happen at Washburn within a larger section of people from the African American community than it does at present. “If Washburn is looking for more ways to represent cultural diversity… I would like to see more support from the University itself,” said Arceneaux. “To understand a culture, you have to communicate with the people whose background is from that culture.” The Sistahood is also looking to expand their numbers. “Anyone can join the Sistahood,” said club secretary Ashley Leesman. “People think you have to be African American to join, but that’s not true.” The Sistahood stands for empowerment of
women. “In my opinion, we are forgotten instead of recognized,” said Arceneaux. “It is sad that we need this month. African Americans should be represented all year long.” The Sistahood meets on Mondays at 12:15 in the lower level of the Student Union, next to the WSGA office. Contact club president Sylvian Arceneaux at sylvian.arceneaux@washburn. edu for more information on meetings, or to purchase a Sistahood t-shirt.
Cindy Rose, cynthia.rose@washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.
Guest speaker educates Washburn on importance of communication Jamie Schartz
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February 6 marked 149 years since Washburn was founded as Lincoln College. The university celebrated its Founder’s Day by inviting a guest speaker to present the annual Lincoln lecture. This year’s speaker, John Stauffer, is a history and English professor at Harvard University. His presentation was titled “Giants: The Parallel Lives of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.” Stauffer grew up in the midwest, attending nine schools between kindergarten and 12th grade. He latched onto literature as “a constant in his life” and after reading “The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass” as a child, became obsessed with the man and is now considered an expert on both Douglass and Lincoln. The lecture was based on a book he published in 2008 by the same title. Stauffer began the presentation by explaining why Douglass and Lincoln are significant. According to Stauffer, “Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln are the two preeminent self-made men in American history, who led strikingly, surprisingly parallel lives that ultimately converged into friendship.” Additionally, Douglass was the first black man to meet with an American president on equal terms. This would not happen again until Martin Luther King, Jr. met with Lyndon Johnson in the 1960s. The first parallel between the two men was their ability
and appreciation for effective communication. “Both men cut their eyeteeth on the same six books,” said Stauffer. “They both understood that words were the most potent weapon. They both understood the power of language.” Those six books were the King James Bible, Shakespeare’s works, “The Columbian Orator” by Caleb Bingham, the poems of Lord Byron, the stories by Robert Burns, and “Aesop’s Fables.” The second parallel Stauffer mentioned was that both men had a vicious fight that they referred to as the turning point of their career. Douglass’ came when he learned to read and write from an ignorant mistress. “He was sent back [to his former master] on the eastern seaboard, now literate,” said Stauffer. “And with literacy comes confidence, comes a sense of dignity.” Douglass stood up to his master, and bested him in a fight. From there, Douglass declared himself “free in form, if not in fact.” Lincoln won his respect in a wrestling match against Jack Armstrong. It is unclear what exactly happened in the fight, but Armstrong fouled Lincoln, and they called it a draw. The significance is that is when Lincoln began to think of himself as a leader. “In my opinion,” said Stauffer. “He went on to become the greatest president this country has ever
seen.” A third parallel drawn is that both men married wealthier women than themselves who were indispensible to their rise to success. Douglass married Anna Murray, a free black woman living in Boston. Her money allowed Douglass to get into places he needed to be to make a career as an abolitionist. Lincoln’s wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, was raised in the formation of the Wig party. When they
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met, Mary knew more about politics than Lincoln himself. She played a huge role in his rise in political power because she already had knowledge on how to play the game. Throughout their lifetimes, Lincoln and Douglass met three times. The first time, they talked for an hour. By the end, Lincoln called Douglass “the most meritous man I have ever met,” while Douglass later referred to Lincoln as “the king of self-made men.” Their friendship was utilitarian. Douglass realized he could not end slavery without winning the war, whom he needed Lincoln for, and Lincoln discovered he could not win the war without ending slavery, needing Douglass to do that. The second time was Lincoln asking Douglass to help him bring slaves from the south to help free them in the event that he lost the next election, and their final meeting was Lincoln’s second inauguration at which Douglass was seated in the front row. The entire presentation lasted just over an hour. “It was excellent,” said Nakita Pattillo, a freshman nursing major. “So much better than last year’s speaker. I learned a lot without feeling like I was
learning.” President Farley agreed. “Overall, I thought our speaker tonight was impressive. He had such a command of the topic, and he could say one thing and then he had a thousand little facts to tie in. I liked the contrasts that he drew, and the similarities he drew. It’s a real tribute to Washburn that we can attract someone like this to come talk to the students,” he said.
Jamie Schartz, jamie.schartz@ washburn.edu, is a freshman undeclared major.
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Wednesday, February 12
150 Years of Teaching: Tools and Technology: Mulvane Museum Gallery. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Connect & Select Fair and Study Abroad Fair: Washburn Mabee Library, main floor. (1:30 to 3:30 p.m.) Fist Year Experience Scholar Awards: Washburn Room B. (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) Softball vs. Ottawa University (Kan.): Washburn Softball Complex. (start time: 1 p.m.) Softball vs. Ottawa University (Kan.): Washburn Softball Complex (start time: 3 p.m.) Thursday, february 13
Washburn University Wellness Fair: Washburn Room B. (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) Domestic Violence and Guns Gender Brown Bag Presentation by James Atwood: Cottonwood Room. (12 p. m. to 1 p.m.) Kansas Politics Roundtable: at Lecture Room - Mabee Hall 102. (5:30 to 7 p.m.) Washburn Planetarium Viewing: at Planetarium-101. (7 to 8 p.m.) Men’s Basketball at University of Central Oklahoma: (7:30 p.m.) Friday, february 14
150 Years of Teaching: Tools and Technology at Garvey Fine Arts Center/Mulvane. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) After Hours: at Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. (5 to 7 p.m.) Saturday, FEBRUARY 15
Women’s Basketball at Northeastern State University: (start time: 1:30 p.m.) Men’s Basketball at Northeastern State University: (start time: 3:30 p.m.)
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Washburn campus police report February 04
23:19—Obstruction of due process alcohol violation; Living Learning Center; report taken: Taken to DOC by TPD: alcohol seized & destroyed: referred municipal Ct.: referred dean of students.
February 05
14:22—Motor Vehicle accident; Parking Lot 4; report taken: photos taken.
February 06
16:36—Information report, medical call; Petro Allied
Health Center; report taken: Treated at scene: taken to the hosipital by AMR ambulance.
February 07
09:14—Criminal damage to property freight container; Washburn Institute of Tech.; report taken: no suspect(s) at this time: investigation continues.
February 07
20:30—Information report, Alcohol Violation; Parking Lot 16; report taken: Alcohol seized and destroyed: referred
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13:03—Information report, Intrusion alarm; Facility Services; report taken: Area checked: no forced entry: alarm cleared and reset. 07:45—Theft bicycle; Living Learning Center; report taken: no suspect(s) at this time: nvestigation continues.
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Security still priority at WU Ya Xu
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around you,” said Enos. “Notify the police if you see anything that concerns you.” The shooting is not the only thing that worried Washburn students. The recent snowstorm also became some students’ concern. “I was more worried about my safety a couple days ago when they did not cancel the school than the
major. “I slipped on the ice and left a bruise on my left hand.” A worker came by and helped Vawter to call the police and is now reported as feeling better. “I feel pretty safe here,” said Makena Jarboe, freshman nursing major. “Though I don’t have any experience with the police, from what I see they are pretty nice.
if I need someone to escort me to my car at night. I appreciate it,” said Adams. To contact WU police call (785) 670-1153 or extension 1153 from on campus phones. WU police is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information on WU police, or to view recent crime notifications, visit http:// washburn. edu/parentsfamily/healthsafety/police/ index.html.
The shooting that took place Jan. 25, across from Washburn at 1516 SW 17th St. is being investigated by the Topeka Police Department. Washburn Police notified the campus about the shooting immediately after it took place and many Washburn students expressed shock when receiving the email. “I was intimidated and I did not know what was going on. I do not have cable,” said Shelby Adams, junior elementary education major. Chris Enos, the captain of Washburn U n i v e r s i t y ’s police department, confirmed that this incident didn’t involve the campus itself. “That was an isolated incident for sure,” said Enos. “We had our officers in Graphic by Gabe Palma, Washburn Review that area during the incident until we Writing It Up: Officers Marcus Herrera and Andrew Putnam asking if Raymond Vawter was OK from his fall on the ice. determined what Students can view police reports filed at the WU police’s office when they’re open or every week on page three of the exactly had gone Washburn Review. on and made sure the suspects didn’t shooting,” said Adams. They will talk to us sometimes.” come to campus.” According to the police report The Washburn Police Department Although the incident didn’t have anything to do with Washburn, from Feb. 4-7, there was one works to protect students and maintain a decent level of safety on Enos provided some precautions student who fell down on the ice. Ya Xu, ya.xu@washburn. “I was walking to Carnegie campus. for students. edu, is English education on the sidewalk,” said Raymond “I love that we have the “Be alert of your surroundings. Pay attention to what’s going on Vawter, junior special education emergency help phones I can press major.
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February is eating disorder screening program month Timothy Lake
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February is Eating Disorder Screening Program Month. The Washburn University Psychological Services Clinic will be offering free eating disorder screening Feb. 27. When students enter the clinic a variety of measures are taken and students can meet with one of their therapists. If the student has an eating disorder, based on anxiety or depression, the therapists will help, or if it is a more serious issue than they can help with, students are referred to another organization, such as Stormont-Vail West. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 25 percent of all college students struggle with an eating disorder, and 1 in 5 women struggle with an eating disorder. The Renfrew Center Foundation for Eating Disorders states that 24 million Americans are affected by eating disorders, with 90 percent of those being women between the ages of 12 and 25, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Anorexia Speaks says 10 to 15 percent of people with anorexia or bulimia are male,
and a study conducted by Cornell University found that 40 percent of male football players surveyed engaged in some sort of disordered eating behavior. Bailea Meeks, director of the Washburn University Psychological Services Clinic, says that for individuals who have friends with eating disorders the number one thing is to be supportive. Eating disorders are more than the need to gain weight. Students can offer to go with the individual to get help and reinforce them once they do. Meeks says that an eating disorder, unfortunately, affects every aspect of a person’s life because it can cause grades to slip, harm relationships and the individual can become tired and irritable. Mental illnesses are often taboo and individuals can feel like they are being ostracized. It is important that individuals recognize they are not alone. Hockett says that one of the things that always strikes her about eating disorders and mental and physical issues is that it also affects those around them. Knowing someone who is dealing with an issue like eating disorders
is common. It goes back to the connectivity that no one is alone and everyone means something to another person as well. Visit http://www.washburn.edu/
about/community/psychologicalclinic/ or call (785) 670-1750 for more information about eating disorders and how to handle them.
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Timothy Lake, timothy. lake@washburn.edu, is a senior English major.
Psychological Clinic hosts depression assessment day Ivan Moya
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The Psychological Services Clinic of Washburn University will host a free depression screening day Feb. 14. The screening day will allow individuals with mental concerns to be assessed by graduate psychology students with the aid of certified psychologists on site. Students of the masters program for psychology will speak one on one with the visitors to the clinic where visitors will be able to receive therapy sessions and referrals to additional services like the Student Health Services office and the ADHD clinic. The purpose of the clinic is “to provide a quality training environment for the students in the masters programs and to give a quality service to the Washburn community and the Shawnee community,” said Bailea Meeks, graduate assistant and student clinical director. The clinic expects to average around 30 to 35 people to sign up for the screening and from there they expect 20 people to come back for additional services. The clinic charges $5 a session and accepts both Washburn students and Shawnee residents as visitors.
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The date of the screening is not a coincidence either. “We have it on Valentine’s Day for a reason. Often times this is where people start to notice when their life is unhappy. They feel alone, even in a crowd of people,” said Meeks.
Relationships and schoolwork are both factors that contribute to mental health problems to college students. It compounds more when major life transition and an added work load is added into the the mix. Meeks cites that 1 in 4 people in the United
States a r e affected by a mental health concern like anxiety or depression. The Psychological Services Clinic only practices evidencebased treatments because the graduate students are only trained to do those types of treatment. People opting in for the therapy session usually require around 12 sessions for anxiety and 10 to 12 sessions for depression. Washburn students can also go to the Counseling Services office for further assistance. The office offers free hour-long sessions exclusively for Washburn students. The office is more short-term and offers typically around 10 sessions in a semester but has an average use of three to four sessions by students. The Counseling Services still observes a hesitance by students to use on-campus help because of the stigma associated with mental health problems.
“They think of doctors in white coats and that’s not us at all. We’re very casual,” said Jaime Olsen LCP, university counselor. There are small steps that people can change in their day-to-day routines to reduce their stress levels. Olsen points to exercise, adequate sleep and a healthy diet as good ways to manage mood. The Psychological Services Clinic and the Counseling Services office will be interacting even more as the Morgan Hall renovation takes place. The counselors will relocate the clinic starting Feb. 24. For more information on how to reduce anxiety or depression or to make an appointment with the Psychological Services Clinic, pass by Henderson room 111.
Ivan Moya, ivan.moya@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass media and political science major.
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Market reacts to Amazon’s latest financial results Robert A. Weigand Ph.D.
Amazon’s stock took a tumble in late January as investors ran out of patience with the company’s inability to earn a profit, even though the company’s sales grow by over 20 percent every year. Amazon makes an interesting valuation case study because it continues to perplex professional analysts. In a report dated Jan. 31, Michael Souers of S&P’s Capital IQ downgraded Amazon all the way to “sell,” with a 12-month target price of $350, while on the same day a team of four analysts at Credit Suisse left Amazon at an “outperform” rating, estimating the fair value of the stock to be closer to $450. Even after its recent revenue miss and price decline, it is clear that analysts’ opinions remain divided. For both the past year and last three trading months (shown below), Amazon’s stock delivered returns similar to another NASDAQ favorite, Google (GOOG), but Amazon’s Jan. 30-31 price decline stands out:
and free cash flow per share are too low for it to create intrinsic value:
Amazon’s valuation problems can be traced to declining operating margins. Amazon’s operating margin compared to Google is vapor-thin:
and does not compare favorably even with a traditional discount retailer like Wal-Mart:
With such a low operating margin, Amazon’s return on invested capital (ROIC)
In a longer online article (available at http://financial-marketcommentary.com/2014/02/07/is-amazon-a-buy-after-its-recent-pricecorrection/), I model an optimistic future for Amazon and estimate the stock’s per-share fair value to be about $310, much closer to the forecast from the analysts at S&P. Amazon’s recent price correction is appropriate for its extended valuation, but the stock still has another 14 percent to go on the downside before it would represent fair value to a fundamentals-focused investor. The stock has an amazing investor base, however, so this is in no way a prediction of a negative price path for Amazon -- many investors appear unfazed by its current P/E ratio of 600+, and the stock has rallied a bit off of its recent bottom. While it may be appropriate for some investor’s portfolios, Amazon does not meet the value profile for inclusion in a fundamentals-based portfolio at this time.
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Advice for Students Q: So I just started talking to this guy not too long ago but with Valentine’s Day coming up I don’t know if I should get him something or not. What do you think? A: I think that all depends on what kind of relationship you guys are trying to build. If it’s just a casual
fling or a friends with benefits kind of thing, then I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Spend the day together, or whatever, but I wouldn’t make a big deal about it. On the other hand, if you guys are trying to eventually build a serious relationship then it wouldn’t hurt to get him something small to show you care about him and enjoy
having him in your life. But when I say small, I mean it. Don’t go overboard. In my opinion so many people over think Valentine’s Day. Yes we should recognize the people we love in our life, but do we really need flashy presents or dates to do so? Sometimes it’s the little things that matter the most. The smallest gesture can leave more of an impact than a huge gesture, and you don’t need much to show someone you care about them. So if you want him to know you truly care and are serious about him, then sure go ahead and get him something. But make sure he
feels the same way back. It would be very awkward if you showed up with a thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift and he had nothing for you.
Love is more than Valentine’s Day
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Buried under a research project, I suddenly realized it was Valentine’s Day. I had forgotten to get my girlfriend anything. Troublesome thoughts raced through my mind and my heart sank slowly into my stomach as I drove to the mall to try and find something that would prove I WHATEVER, AT LEAST I DON‛T LOOK LIKE A BUTT.
thought about her. I was one in a sea of desperate men with panic in their eyes. I felt like a zombie, just one more in a slow moving and mindless mob. I took several deep breathes and left with the obligatory
BOD “I would have to say it is speed skating.” -Kody Wade, sophomore, work
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box of chocolates. I remember thinking, “Girls like chocolates, right?” I was at a loss for words that night. She was in tears when I left. Two years have gone by since that day, but I will never forget it. I know many can relate to that story. I am glad that day happened because it has given me a new perspective on Valentine’s Day. The truth is, Valentine’s Day is not important. Now, before anyone gets the pitchforks and torches ready, let me explain what I mean. Love deserves more than one day. If gift giving and a special day makes you feel good, then I encourage you to proceed as you wish. My intention is not to threaten the happiness of anyone. What I do intend to do is offer everyone a challenge. I ask you to take a moment this Valentine’s Day to change your perspective on love. Love is service. It is communicated when someone listens or tells you how they think about you. It can be seen in the eyes of someone who
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cannot look at you without smiling. You know it when someone is there for you when you need it most. The ways to express love are as unique as each of the 7 billion people on earth. Advertisements are everywhere and they always emphasize materialism as a way to show love. Diamonds, chocolates, roses and greeting cards are nice gifts, but love itself is a gift. I know anyone who has received it knows this is true. I’m not simply trying to preach against consumerism. I don’t care if you choose to buy roses and chocolates this year. The real change of perspective I wish to share is that love is too important for one day. If you want to know if a person loves you look beyond Valentine’s Day and show the people you care about, that you love them every day. There are many out there who feel alone, so I challenge you to think of what you can do to let everyone around you know love. Patrick Barry, patrick.barry@washburn.edu, senior anthropology major
What is your favorite event in the Winter Olympics? By: Colton Goeffert
“Skiing.” -Ryver Wanty, freshman psychology
“Slope style snowboarding.”
“I’d have to say single and double sledding”
-Micah Offermann, junior, physics
-William Higgins, senior, business accounting
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Editor pays tribute Legislation to end no fault divorce to animation legend in Kansas could threaten families Kara Protasio
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Today I want to honor a man who was an innovative animator and creator of the famous cartoon character Mickey Mouse. Walt Disney co-founded Walt Disney Productions with his brother Roy, which became one of the best known motion-picture production companies in the world. During his lifetime, Disney won 22 Academy Awards and founded Disneyland and Walt Disney World theme parks. As a child, Disney drew pictures that he sold to neighbors and friends in his hometown in Missouri. When he was older, his family moved to still on top with its newest movie, Kansas City and then to Chicago. “Frozen,” making $913 million. Disney has brought every child’s Disney dropped out of high school imagination to life with his Disney to help out during World War I and movies, even came back after his death to Kansas at age 65 to City to lung cancer. start his “I only hope that we don’t Disney career. lose sight of one thing A n imations H e now worked at that it was all started by a has mouse.” relseased 53 the Kansas a n i m a t e d C i t y -Walt Disney movies. Walt Film Ad Disney made Company, this possible making with the commercials with cutout animation. empire that he created with his Disney began experimenting with a camera, doing hand-drawn doodle of a tiny mouse and his animation and decided to open his imagination. Disney will always own animation business. I’m so be a big part of childrens lives and glad that Disney got his start right my own for his creativy and his dreams. here in our state. When sound made its way into film, Disney created a short film called “Steamboat Willie” with Walt as the voice of Mickey. The cartoon was an instant sensation. In 1937 Disney created the first full-length animated film “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” It produced $1.5 million despite the Kara Protasio, kara.protasio@ Great Depression, and won eight washburn.edu is a junior mass Oscars. Today, Disney movies are media major.
Rep. Keith Esau, a republican from Olathe, has introduced legislation that would abolish no-fault divorce in Kansas. The bill would remove incompatibility as a legitimate reason for divorce. It is Esau’s hope that this move would encourage married couples try harder to solve marital problems. This bill has already created a great deal of controversy. Given the history of Kansas’ lawmaking, it cannot be assumed this bill will not pass. The bill may be written with the intention of helping save the institution of marriage from decay, but it’s likely to create more problems for struggling marriages. Many people have voiced concerns about the rising divorce rates in the United States, but this bill will not reduce the rates of divorce. Proponents of the bill may be trying to protect family values, but should the government be involved in the personal lives of its citizens? The major problem with the bill is that it seeks to determine what constitutes a valid reason for divorce. The removal of “incompatibility” as a justifiable reason removes any matter of privacy from the divorce process. If a couple seeking divorce does not wish to publically state a reason why one should be burdened with blame, this bill would leave them no ability to keep the matter private. The bill would lead to all divorces needing to have one partner shoulder the blame. In the case of many divorces, both partners shoulder some of the blame. Many things can go wrong in any relationship. Any marriage takes commitment and sacrifice from both partners. Sometimes there is not a reason like infidelity behind a couple wanting to end a marriage. Can
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legislators go so far as to demand This is a problem with most that one of the individuals in the legislation surrounding marriage marriage take the blame? because many opinions on marriage Eliminating a mutually agreeable are rooted in a religious perspective. divorce may likely lead to more One final problem with the bill is problems to the stability of families. what the consequences would be for If two people who are incompatible children. Divorce has a major impact wish to divorce but cannot justify on children. their reasoning to the state, then they If all divorces need to be are trapped in an unhappy marriage. adversarial to be considered valid, Can the state mandate that the then all the children with parents emotions and beliefs of intimate seeking divorce will be under partners are invalid if they do not additional stress. conform to a predetermined list of Children don’t need the divorce justifiable reasons for separation? process to be more difficult than The government has no way to it already is. If the parents seeking ensure that the couple without a valid a no-fault divorce can separate reason to divorce will be happy. This without having to wait for conflicts is incompatible with the ideology to escalate, then the children may that everyone is entitled to the not have to be exposed to as much pursuit of life, liberty and happiness. fighting between their parents. Every individual should be intitled The bill may have been drafted to a certain degree of privacy in with the intention of helping keep their lives. The commitments that marriages together, but the potential two consenting adults make to one consequences to families seeking another when in love should not divorce leave the bill indefensible. be the concern of the state. Even People may be worried about though marriage is recognized by the state of marriage in the United the state, it should not be forced on States, but the solution to the high people who no longer wish to remain divorce rates is not allowing the state married by the state. Why should it to restrict the freedom of two people be justifiable to let the government to end a marriage that fails to make interfere in deeply personal aspects them happy. of an individual’a life? From a bipartisan perspective, this The second issue with the bill bill should not be supported. The is that the bill cannot removal of guarantee incompatibility “Eliminating a mutually that it will as a valid benefit reason for agreeable divorce may likely any people divorce has to lead to more problems to the s e e k i n g be justifiable stability of families.” divorce; outside of any it has the religious base. potential It is unlikely to have that the removal of “incompatibility” serious negative consequences to the could be justified without religious families involved. based value systems. Unless the legislators find a way to justify the bill from a completely secular perspective, the bill would Washburn Review, fail to maintain a separation of wureview@gmail.com church and state.
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Free-to-play game has great potential
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Loadout is an M-rated, freeto-play, objective-driven, online multiplayer game with game modes similar to that of Team Fortress 2 and Halo multiplayer. The game was released into an open beta Jan. 31 and, unlike the previously mentioned games, is actually a third-person shooter, rather than first-person like most multiplayer shooters of today. The main draw in Loadout is the amount of customization a player can put into the game. Like Team Fortress 2, players can pay real world money to outfit their character in a variety of ways, including hats, pants and custom taunts. Some of these taunts are downright hilarious and include the Carlton dance from the “Fresh Prince of Bel Air,” complete with an audio cue that’s obviously meant to invoke Tom Jones’ “It’s Not Unusual,” but is different enough to avoid copyright troubles.
The second and most interesting way a player can customize their experience is by building their gun from the ground up. Players can build rocket launchers, rifles and pulse guns, then modify the trigger, magazine, barrel, scope and payload. Modifying each component will affect how the gun functions. Switching out the trigger, for example, can modify the firing patten, while swapping out the magazine will change the rate of fire. The most important of these modifiers is the payload, which can change how a gun works entirely. The payloads include Healing, Tesla, Slug, The Juice and Pyro. Slugs deal standard damage, Tesla creates an electric shock that can eat through shields, Pyro creates incendiary weapons, The Juice buffs teammates and Healing obviously heals said teammates. The customization items cannot be bought and must be earned by playing matches, eliminating
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Lock and Loadout: Characters Axtel and T-Bone gear up for action. Loadout allows players to customize weapons with far more options than other games.
the concept of “pay to win.” All in all, the customization is very fun and even lets users name their weapons and see the names of other players’ weapons. Unfortunately, though, due to the lack of creativity on the Internet, the weapon names you’ll end up seeing are often phallic synonyms. The game follows the typical
multiplayer shooter precedent when it comes to game modes, though does try to mix in a few quirks of its own. In Loadout’s version of Capture the Flag, for example, the flag is instead a giant robotic hammer that is worth more points if it’s used to kill someone. The Deathmatch variation also mixes
stuff up a bit by adding point capsules that drop when an opponent is killed. Loadout’s art style can best be summed up in one phrase: Refuge in Audacity. The game is not meant for children, but its violent, lowbrow and even vulgar sense of humor could definitely keep players coming back for more. Dead characters occasionally flip the bird to their murderer and after a particularly nasty explosion you could be left running without a head, eyes and brain flopping about. Sometimes you’re even reduced to crawling along with no legs. Loadout, while still in beta, can be a lot of fun given the right mood or audience, but as it’s free to play, if you’ve got a gaming PC, you really have no excuse not to at least try it. Loadout is available for free through Steam or at Loadout.com Colton Goeffert, colton.goeffert@washburn.edu, is a junior associate of science major.
Lack of funding spells disaster for Underwearness Run Anastasia Glover
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The HIV/AIDS Underwearness Run, which was scheduled for Feb. 8, has been postponed indefinitely due to an unfortunate lack of funding. The course would have been a challenging one: A two-mile circuit that would have begun at Heartland Park, 7530 SW Topeka Blvd. Two miles may not seem very challenging to some, but run in this cold
weather wearing only underwear would be quite a struggle. The original Underwearness Run was set for Feb. 5, but was moved to Feb. 8 as a result of the snow-related closings. The amusingly dubbed “fun run” is not in the cards for Topeka at this time. Though the run was cancelled, the cause for the run lives on. Positive Connections, the organization responsible for the arrangement of the Underwearness event, was founded by a group of volunteers as
the Topeka AIDS project in 1985. Their mission statement, as stated on the Positive Connections official web page, reads, “Positive Connections is a community-based organization that provides comprehensive services to individuals who are impacted by HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections and viral hepatitis, specifically Hepatitis C.” The Topeka HIV/ AIDS Underwearness Run was intended to raise awareness and money for the cause.
“We will push for sometime in October, so keep your eyes open in the future,” said Beth McKay, AmeriCorps VISTA of Positive Connections. McKay has also taken the liberty of organizing another fundraiser for the postponed event. The campaign for the resurrection of the Underwearness Run is scheduled for March 7 at 5:30 p.m. as a part of the Topeka Kansas First Friday Artwalk. To help the Topeka HIV/AIDS Underwearness
Run get back on its feet, feel free to drop by Warehouse 414 SE 2nd St. and donate.
Anastasia Glover, anastasia. glover@washburn.edu, is a freshman English major.
College campuses to try on ‘Suits’ for season three
Jacqui Savage
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Last year I started watching a show called “Suits,” and ever since I can’t stop watching it. The television series is highly entertaining, has a great story line and always leaves the viewer wondering what’s going to happen next. The show follows Mike Ross, played by Patrick J. Adams, a brilliant-minded genius who accidently walks into a law firm interview after a drug bust gone bad. Harvey Specter, played by Gabriel Macht, ends up hiring Ross as his associate even after learning he hasn’t attended any law school, but they make a deal that neither one of them tells anyone about their arrangement. The cast also includes Jessica
Pearson (Gina Torres), Rick Hoffman (Louis Litt), Donna Paulsen (Sarah Rafferty) and Rachel Zane (Meghan Markle). Recently, the “Suits” cast has been on a college tour. Students had the opportunity to nominate their school on the USA Network site and the top seven colleges were chosen. On this tour there is an interactive Q&A and “Suits” merchandise will be given to students from the campuses. “‘Suits’ has cultivated a zealous millenial fan base and our college tour is a great way to engage with them in a meaningful way,” said Alexandra Shapiro ,the vice president, marketing and digital, of USA Network. “We are excited to create a unique experience with special access to the franchise and talent that will
help our devoted viewers forge a real-world connection to the series.” Students who do not go to these colleges cannot attend. However, you can still nominate your school on http://suitsoncampus. com/ to participate in a socially driven competition. The top 10 colleges will be chosen. As of right now the show has ended two seasons and is halfway through the third. I recommend everyone watch it. The show isn’t available to watch on Netflix or Hulu but one can sign in on http://www.usanetwork.com/ now/search/suits and view clips and full episodes. Season 1 and season 2 are also available on DVD. The show starts up again March 6, 9/8 CST.
The “Suits” College Tour will visit: · · · · · · ·
UC Berkeley - February 4 UCLA - February 6 University of Arizona - February 11 Northwestern University - February 18 Boston University - February 26 Harvard University - February 27 Columbia University - March 3 Jacqui Savage, jacquelyn.savage@washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.
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Students transformed through study abroad Ezgi Gulec
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Each semester Washburn offers various study abroad programs where students get to travel the world to visit and discover new cultures. Students also engage in community service to help the locals in need. Last semester alone, these Ichabods collected over 1,000 pounds of shoes and school supplies to give to the children of Belize. “The Study Abroad in Belize Program really opened my eyes up to how people around the world live, especially children,” said Ashley Murrell, senior elementary education major. “It broke my heart to witness the
situation some children were in, but at the same time it sparked my interest to help make a difference.” Murrell is one of the many WU students who have been transformed by her experience in Belize. WU study abroad programs provide WU students with a travel experience of a lifetime where they get to learn about a different culture first hand, as well as have the opportunity to do volunteer service. “I rarely had to share my toys, and these children barely have any toys to share. One moment that made me realize this, is when I was taking my shoes off my own feet to donate to the
orphanage. A little girl asked why I was doing this. I told her that I was giving them to her or whoever else needs them. She teared up and gave me a huge hug. Those are the moments that make you realize you went through a transformational experience,” said Brittany Schuman, sophomore elementary education major. Belize was only one location for study abroad last semester, the shores of Costa Rica was another. Students who traveled to Costa Rica helped the community by taking on construction projects, and distributing food and clothing. Almost 400 pairs of shoes and several dozen backpacks
were handed out to the children. Even after all the hard work, the group still had time to explore Costa Rica, with adventures on horseback, boat and van rides to see wildlife. Nicaragua is home to many lakes and volcanoes. This Jan. 13 study abroad students took a trip to explore this land. While there, students learned about the history of Nicaragua as well as working with community leaders to help clean up a community center and preschools. “Many of us who went on the trip have been forever changed by our experiences,” said Michaela Saunders, university relations. “Now, back for just three weeks, we’re looking
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at the world with a different perspective. Some of us are missing the people, the food, the music, and obviously the weather.” Washburn study abroad programs offer different opportunities for Washburn students including exploring different countries and helping in the community. To find out more information about the programs available contact Tina Williams, the study abroad coordinator, at tina.williams1@washburn.edu or visit her at the International House. Ezgi Gulec, ezgi.gulec@ washburn.edu, senior mass media major.
Photos by Randy Pembrook and Michaela Saunders
Work and Play: (above) Students take a break from service to try zip-lining in the jungle. (below) Washburn volunteers work to help rebuild houses for families in Nicaragua, Belize and Costa Rica.
Photos by Randy Pembrook and Michaela Saunders
How the Other Half Lives: Homes in South America often look like the one pictured above. Washburn students traveled to places like this to help citizens build more substantial homes.
Photos by Randy Pembrook and Michaela Saunders
Nicaragua and Belize: Washburn students traveled to South America as part of the WU Transformatioal Experience. Most of the students say they were changed by their experiences, and would love to go back if they could.
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Flowers blossoms as March Madness nears Jake Wingo
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It may have taken him awhile, but senior guard Leon Flowers has found his groove. As the only senior on the men’s basketball team. One would think that his experience would give him a leg up on the competition right out of the gates, but that wasn’t the case this year. The 6-foot-5-inch guard averaged 2.7 points per game last season, and started only one game. This season looked like fans would see much of the same from Flowers, good on ball defense, a hesitant shooter and scorer and a strong rebounder for his size. That was the case early in the season as he scored over 10 points once in the team’s first 11 games. But Jan. 4 in St. Joseph, Mo., he scored 26 points against the Griffons of Missouri Western. After scoring two points on two shots in the first half, Flowers found the confidence coaches and fans have been looking for his entire career as an Ichabod. In the second half, he missed two shots from the field, going 5-5 from behind the three point line and 3-3 from the charity stripe. He scored 24 of his 26 total points in the final 19 minutes of the game, leading the Ichabods to a 79-69 win on the road. “I worked on a lot of my game this past summer,” said Flowers. “I’ve been practicing harder and playing with more confidence.”
Since that game, his newfound confidence has shown on a consistent basis. In his last 10 games, he has scored fewer than 10 points in two of them, and after averaging just 6.5 points per game before the Missouri Western game, he is now the team’s third leading scorer, putting up 10.3 a night. The scoring increase has only added to Flowers’ already impressive versatility, and he hasn’t forgotten what got him on the floor in the first place. “My biggest strength is being versatile and being able to guard and play multiple positions,” said Flowers. “As a team, our biggest strength is our shooting and being able to take advantage of mismatches.” Being able to take advantage of mismatches has been important for the Bods all season, and a well-chronicled part of their success so far. Flowers is one of three Ichabods shooting over 40 percent from behind the arc this season. With the 6-foot-5- inch guard covering taller, small and power ful forwards all season, his ability to stretch the floor and bring opposing bigs out of the paint has been the only way they’ve been able to create driving lanes to score inside. Without an inside scoring presence, his assessment of the team’s strength is spot on. His off-season work is perhaps most noticeable at the free-throw line as he leads the team, making over 84 percent of his chances there. While that is the only statistic
that Flowers actually leads the team in, his versatility shows up all over the box score. He is in the top five in nearly every statistical category including points, assists, steals, blocks and rebounds per game, even though he has only started 11 of the team’s 21 games. Flowers will be back in action on the road in Edmond, Okla., Thursday as the 15-6 Ichabods take on the 14-7 Bronchos of Central Oklahoma.
Jake Wingo, harold. wingo@washburn.edu, is a sophomore mass media major.
Graphic by Chelsea Howe
Make sure to come out and support the Ichabods as they recognize the two senior basketball players Leon Flowers and Kara Lee Wednesday February 19th Lee Arena Congrats Seniors!
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Schroeder dominates on and off the field Damion Butler
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Katie Schroeder has been making big-time plays on the field at second base, but the quiet girl from Osage City, Kan., looks forward to dominating in her last go around. Schroeder looks forward to her senior year at Washburn after serving four years as a four-time, all-league selection earning all-state honors as a junior, which has been a huge accomplishment for her since freshman year. “It’s good to see my hard work pay off with all the time and money my parents invested in me. I knew the outcome was going to be tremendous,” said Schroeder. After the death of her mother her sophomore year in high school, Schroeder decided to fully commit herself by transitioning from point guard on the basketball court to an outstanding second base softball player. “All the time and money I spent in the summer to compete at camps to elevate my game inspired me to make a vital transition, along with my mom passing away. said Schroeder “ I knew going to college to play softball was something that felt right I just wanted to make her proud.” With years of experience under her belt, Schroeder’s position is considered one of the toughest and challenging positions, but by her junior year she dominated her responsibilities by earning all-state honors. “You will never see Katie crumble in a situation,” said Vanessa Becerra, head coach.
Schroeder has been known to be quiet and shy off the field since she began her career at Washburn, but her talent allows her to stand out from the rest. Becerra, described Schroeder as a true grinder at her position and believes that she brings great competitiveness and humbleness to the program.
“She never puts herself first, she always put Washburn softball first, she always put her family first, she always cared about everybody else instead of herself and that’s what made her stand out,” said Becerra. Schroeder was top 10 in the nation for hit-by-pitch standing at the ninth spot out of thousands of division II athletes. She plans on being the 1 hit by the end of the 56 game season. Schroeder’s toughness and development led to breaking the school record by being the first player in Washburn history to be hit by a pitch 26 times in her career,which is more than any Washburn player in school history. “I have high expectations for Katie this season, she always stepped up in big situations getting that big hit or making that diving play, she’s a captain this year she as a quiet girl, but she has come out her shell to step up and take responsibilities,” said Becerra. Schroeder also has high expectations this year for the team,. She loves the chemistry this season and understands that in order to make the national tournament this year everyone must be focused, motivated and dedicated because failing is not an option due to the mediocre season last year. Katie not only has her eyes on the prize on the field, but in the classroom she has been a member of the All-MIAA academic honor roll list which has been a consistent trait for her. “We have team study group that requires us to get in eight hours a week, which really helps my success as a student athlete. It helps me to stay on top of my grades,” said Schroeder. Schroeder attends a camp called MITIOG every summer, which stands for made in the image of god. It is a week long summer camp located in Excelsior Springs, Mo. The program is devoted to children born with spina bifida, which is a birth defect where part of the spine remains unfused and open. Schroeder spends a week every summer to help these children exercise and to build relationships to bond and make these children feel special and important. “All around, this camp has made me a better person. I’m always looking for ways to meet new friends and help out others in any way I can,” said Schroeder. Photos courtsey of WU Sports
Damion Butller, damion.butler@washburn.edu is a senior mass media major.
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150 years of teaching: Tools and technology Quijie Li/Mairui Li WASHBURN REVIEW
There is an exhibition about Washburn University’s tools and technology’s change over the past 150 years in Washburn University’s Mulvane Art Museum. The exhibit will be open from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m Feb. 7 through March 16. “The exhibition is aimed to show us old tools and technology to the public,” said Azyz Sharafy, professor of the art department. “Many young students know nothing but iPhones and Ipad now, but I think it’s also necessary for them
to know something historical and old what their parents, or even grandparents, have used in the past years.” Over 150 years, the faculty members at Washburn University have adopted different forms of technology so that the educational process at Washburn could reflect the best pedagogical tools and reflect what was happening in the various schools, hospitals, business and disciplines in Topeka and Northeast Kansas. In the current exhibit, there are different historical examples of these technology applications. This reminds people of how
educational instruction must continue to evolve so that students are fully prepared for the workplace. Vickie Kelly, professor allied health, who was involved in putting the exhibit together says the exhibit is going to continue about one month, and they have prepared this exhibit for around two years. “Many of those pictures are came from the yearbooks over the years,” said Kelly. “Many people, especially youths have no idea how equipment changed in these years so it’s the time to show them.” Since they didn’t see many
young people in the exhibit on the first day, Kelly said they had do many advertisements for youth, and many high schools in Shawnee County would have the tour for students to attend this exhibit. “Not only the old Washburn graduates and faculty members, but also the young students are our target audiences for this exhibit,” said Kelly. There are many old machines never seen before, they are in quite large sizes and seem different from what we have today. “I was a Washburn student and graduated in 1983,” said
Julie Ross, WU graduate. “It’s amazing to see the machines here 20 years ago and I can still recognize them now.” So for many people, as they take the trip down “memory lane” at Washburn, they will see many photographs and pieces of equipment they once experienced on the campus or in similar teaching environments elsewhere.
Quijie Li, quijie.li@washburn. edu, is senior mass media major. Mairui Li, mairui.li@washburn. edu is a junior English education major.
Photos by Quijie Li and Maiuri Li, Washburn Review
Past and Present: The Mulvane Art Museum is currently displaying a gallery of technological advances from the last 150 years. The event is free and open to the public.
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‘Dizzy Heights’ by Neil Finn doesn’t disappoint Patrick Barry
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Neil Finn’s work might sound familiar, though one may not recognize his name. Finn started as the lead singer of Split Enz from his home country of New Zealand with his brother Tim Finn. Later in the 1980s, he started the band Crowded House from Australia. Crowded House was known for two hits in the United States: “Don’t Dream It’s Over” and “Something So Strong.” Some may know him as the man behind the version of “The Song of the Lonely Mountain” from Peter Jackson’s first installment of “The Hobbit.” If you are not familiar with Finn’s work from the past 35 years, you are missing out. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest songwriters from the southern hemisphere. He is a musical magician with melodies that make many composers envious. One of the great rumors in the world of rock and roll is
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Making Music: Neil Finn is a legendary musician from New Zealand. He recently released his third solo album, “Dizzy Heights.”
that Paul McCartney once called Finn the best songwriter alive. Although the quote in question is illusive at best, few critics have doubted its truth, which speaks to Finn’s reputation. Neil Finn’s new album “Dizzy Heights” was debuted on Feb. 11, and I had the pleasure to screen some of the album’s tracks before its official release date. I was already a fan of Neil Finn’s work and was enthusiastic to review the new album, and I can honestly say it was not a disappointment. “Dizzy Heights” lives up to the impeccable reputation of its composer and I can’t remember being this excited for an album’s release in the past few years. The melodic beauty that one comes to expect from Finn is present as always. After more than 35 years as a composer, Finn has been able to evolve his style from new wave art rock to experimental songwriter with “Dizzy Heights.” His sons, Elroy and Liam, musicians in their own right, are
featured on the album, which gives it the ability to appeal to both the older fan base and to a new generation of fans ready to appreciate good song writing. Neil Finn might not be like most popular artists that chart in the United States these days, but he is a respectable artist with a solid body of work. For anyone looking to discover why he is such an admired songwriter, I strongly recommend a search of YouTube to sample his long and prolific career. You can find a full concert of him and Australian legend Paul Kelly on YouTube live at the Sydney Opera House. I also recommend the Finn brothers’ track “Won’t Give In” to see him and his brother Tim Finn reunited. For any fans of good songwriting, I strongly recommend a sampling of Finn’s work.
Patrick Barry, patrick.barry@ washburn.edu, is senior anthropology major.
Ask a bartender: Valentine’s Day edition Patrick Barry
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Here are five drinks to serve for a romantic Valentine’s evening spent with a significant other (or for a relaxing night alone or with friends). Enjoy responsibly.
1. “Screaming Orgasm”This is a simple shooter that is guaranteed to 4. “Cafe Calypso”This is the perfect after-dinner drink to stay warm please. It can be served in these proportions or, for the bold, doubled and served on the rocks.
• ¼ ounce of amaretto • ¼ ounce of Bailey’s Irish Cream • ¼ ounce of Kahlua • ¼ ounce of vodka
2 .“Washington Apple Martini”This red and sour apple martini is a nice way to celebrate with something red and delicious. It can be served up (shaken in a martini glass) or on the rocks.
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1 ounce of Sour Apple Schnapps 1 ounce of Kentucky Bourbon 1 ounce of Cranberry Juice Cocktail 1 apple slice as garnish
3. “Silk Stocking”This is a fruity and creamy dessert cocktail that used to
be in vogue, but goes well with the holiday spirit. Combine all ingredients and shake over ice served in a chilled martini glass.
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1 ½ ounce of Reposado Tequila ½ ounce of Chambord (raspberry liqueur) ½ ounce of Creme de Cacao ½ ounce of cream Garnish with raspberries on a toothpick.
this Valentine’s Day. It was made famous by Jasper’s Restaurant in Kansas City. Serve in an Irish coffee glass (or a coffee mug if you don’t have one)
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½ ounce of brandy ½ ounce of Kahlua Fill with hot black coffee Top with whipped cream
5. “Shakarita” This is a “mocktail” for
anyone looking to abstain from alcohol. It is the perfect drink for a coffee lover. Combine the hot water and sugar to make simple syrup first, and then add the espresso. Shake vigorously over ice and serve in a chilled martini glass.
• 2 shots of Espresso • 1 sugar cube • 1 ounce of hot water
Patrick Barry, patrick.barry@washburn.edu, is a senior anthropology major.
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Comedian impresses in action movie Brian Cervantes
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Recently I was trying to find a movie to watch in the theaters. The movie I finally decided on was “Ride Along.” The movie is about a security guard named Ben Barber, played by Kevin Hart. He soon finds out he is accepted in the police academy. When he finds out, he decides to propose to his girlfriend. There is one problem, however. His fiancé’s brother, James Payton, played by Ice Cube, is a police officer and he wants Ben to prove that he can protect his sister by bringing Ben on a ride along. The acting between Cube and Hart was terrific and I can see that they bring out the best in each other’s skills to make their characters’ performances real. This was apparent in a scene where Ben is first telling James he wants to have his blessing to marry his sister. The scene then shows James, in his mind, pulling out his gun and shooting Ben because he does not like him and thinks he is not worthy of his sister. Cube and Hart create a compelling sequence through their reactions to each other. Another scene I enjoyed was when the two characters were at the shooting range. Ben asks
James, “How do you say freeze?” and that’s when Ben starts to try to say it the same way as James. While this was happening, I could see James getting frustrated, but both men made it to where I felt their performances were real and genuine. I also thought the music played a key role in some of the funny moments in the movie. One of the best was w h e n James is chasing a criminal. T h e director put the right music in the
situation, which made the scene hilarious because James needs to commandeer a vehicle and he orders the valet to get him a vehicle. The first car that comes up is driven by a priest and James yells, “Move this piece of crap outta here!” The music makes i t
even more hilarious because it moves perfectly with James’ actions and the moment he is in. Both actors play very well off each other
throughout the whole movie. They make it fun to watch, as there was never a dull moment. “Ride Along” had me on the edge of my seat because I kept wondering what was going to happen next. There were so many unpredictable moments I never knew what they were going to say or do, which made it interesting to watch. I would give “Ride Along” a 9 out of 10 stars, giving it a mustsee ranking. I saw everything I wanted to see from an action and comedy film, and “Ride Along” blended both elements nicely. Other movies similar to this one are: “Here Comes the Boom,” “In the End” and “Undercover Brother.” More movie reviews to come.
Brian Cervantes, brian.cervantes@washburn.edu, is junior film and video major. Phot courtesy of imbd.com
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