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Volume 140, Issue 19

February 26, 2014

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MythBusters creates bonds at WU Ezgi Gulec & Jennifer Lauber

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The Washburn Lecture Series, presented by WSGA and CAB, hosted MythBusters on the Washburn campus at 7p.m. Feb. 25.

Kari Byron and Tory Belleci, two cohost assistants from MythBusters, shared their experiences from the show and answered questions.

Tickets were limited but free of charge to students, faculty, staff and the public through the Student Activities and Greek Life office.

Tickets ran out days before the event, but those without tickets were allowed in after those with tickets were seated. Lines formed before the opening of doors at 6:30 p.m. The event was held in the Washburn A & B rooms in the Memorial Union.

The event started with a video showing highlights from the MythBusters show. CAB members hosted the event and introduced Byron and Belleci, taking turns asking them questions. This was Byron and Belleci’s first visit to Topeka.

“Ever since I was a little kid, I wanted to be in special effects. But I also wanted to be a stuntman, and I also wanted to act,” said Belleci. “And so it’s weird how MythBusters allows me to do all three but really badly.”

Byron says she was never really sure what she wanted to do while growing up, but was always very artistic and very curious. She liked building things, especially models.

Byron is a trained sculpture and painter and began her work with the MythBusters as an intern.

After the CAB members asked their questions, audience members were also allowed to ask questions.

When asked about the single most rewarding factor of being a MythBuster, Belleci was quick to refer to his younger days. He laughed as he spoke about wishing he could go back to school and tell all his science teachers “ha ha” because he was the worst student

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Myth Or Bust:Tory Belleci and Kari Byron talk about “Mythbusters” behind the scenes and their favorite myths to film. Belleci said the show gets students excited about science. team explained artistic degrees ever. Teachers are always telling almost every day. They are often completely surprised by the result.

The myth about whether and those with special effects are him how great the show is because amazed that nobody gets seriously it inspires kids and gets them hurt or dies. Byron explained how elephants are really afraid of mice beneficial. Byron says she knows they must fill out an insurance form is one example. They performed of at least one college that offers a excited about science.

“The fact that we are making a before every experiement, the same the experiment in Africa where they bachelor’s in energetic materials, difference in the education world is protocol used for the “Jack Ass” placed a mouse under dung and which is basically a degree in movie. used a remote control around wild blowing stuff up. very rewarding,” said Belleci.

“We generally don’t get that hurt. elephants, who lost their minds.

“I would say the closest thing Danielle Marsh, a junior MythBusters has had over 300 you need to do in finding your elementary education major, loved Some cuts and bruised and little episodes. They started having three dream career is find an internship. the event and found them very stuff,” said Byron.

When asked whether myths per episode but now only That’s how I started…getting to entertaining. know somebody who is doing what “The reason why I even got MythBusters ever worried about have two per episode.

Neither Belleci or Byron says you want to do.” said Byron. through science or liked it was doing experiments involving guns, because of MythBusters. When I Belleci explained that they try not they don’t usually back out of a teach science to my kids, I want to be too silly or take them lightly, myth once they start one and tend to make it fun and have them do but consider them as tools and part to say yes, even if it’s a really bad myth. Belleci said that they don’t experiments like MythBusters,” of their experiments.

Belleci also says the moments really think all the way through the Ezgi Gulec, ezgi.gulec@washsaid Marsh.

When asked if they ever fear for on MythBusters they love most process but to say no is really okay. burn.edu, and Jennifer Lauber, Chinese For people wanting a career jennifer.lauber@washburn.edu their lives on the show, the audience are when they go into a moment New Year senior mass media majors. roared as Belleci answered they do expecting one result and are similar to the MythBusters, the are Buffet

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MORGAN CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULED FOR COMPLETION IN TIME FOR WU BIRTHDAY Adam Vlach

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The dream of giving a new face to the Washburn University campus first came to life in 2009 when Washburn President Jerry Farley shared the idea with Richard Liedtke, executive director of enrollment management.

It was just an idea then, but by 2010 ,it formulated into a plan. Farley, Liedtke and other executive staff went through “practice simulations” to predict how such a large project would play out. Between that and much more discussion, the project was finally given a go.

The first step in this endeavor is the renovation of Morgan Hall and the creation of a Welcome Center.

In January of 2014, McPherson Contractors, Inc. broke ground on what will be nearly a year and a half project. Previously, many of the service offices had been spread

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throughout Morgan Hall, or even in other buildings.

Shelbie Konkel, WSGA president, says that students find some elements of the construction to be an inconvenience, such as some of the third floor of Morgan being shut down and some offices moved completely out of the building.

“I want to urge the students to remember the construction can sometimes be an inconvenience, but

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Look Closely: This picture is not real. This model depicts future students enjoying the impeccable modern architecture inside Morgan Hall.

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The Future Face of Washburn: This three dimensional rendering depicts how Morgan will look after the construction is complete. It will house the new Welcome Center, as well as other administrative offices. the new spaces will reflect the pride that we have in our institution,” said Konkel. “The renovation of Morgan Hall will be a new space for Washburn to welcome new Ichabods and serve new Ichabods.”

Liedtke says that he is aware of the inconveniences that the construction causes, namely the issues Konkel listed. After the construction is complete, though there will be a centralization of all the student services, or in short, a “one-stop-shop.”

Most offices students come to, such as the Admissions Office, Financial Aid, the Business Office,

University Services, Career Services and Counseling Services will all be in one centralized location, as opposed to spread about in different levels of Morgan Hall as they have been before construction started.

Both Liedtke and Konkel were adamant that “not a penny” of students’ money, whether it be tuition or any other fees, is being used to fund the renovation. It is a $17 million project, which, according to Rick Anderson, vice president for administration, is funded by private donors who have donated $12 million, and $5 million from university reserves.

The construction is set to be complete by the summer of 2015.

The official ribbon cutting for the new and improved Morgan Hall will be in the fall of 2015, coinciding with the sesquicentennial anniversary of Washburn’s founding.

“With this Welcome Center you will know you’ve arrived at Washburn,” said Liedtke.

The quotation “non nobis solum” will be engraved at the entrance, which means “not for us, but for everyone.”

Adam Vlach, adam.vlach@ washburn.edu is a junior English and mass media major.

First year experience class honors students success The first First Year Experience Scholar award ceremony was held at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 19 in the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center, where 68 freshmen were awarded.

Washburn President Jerry Farley, Vice President of academic affairs Randall Pembrook and the Center for Student Success attended the ceremony in order to honor students commitment to academic excellence at Washburn University.

After Alan Bearman, dean of Mabee Library, introduced the FYE mission, both Pembrook and Farley gave speeches for the ceremony and the awarded students.

“This award is the honor of all the awarded students,” said Farley. “This award is a sign [that] the students have adapted well to college life. Every freshman student should keep this honor throughout their college life until

graduation.”

Students in the ceremony were joined by their family members and friends. Many of them came to celebrate with the awarded students.

The peak of the event was students’ family and friends taking as many pictures as they could. Students took pictures with Farley and received an award certificate in their honor.

“Washburn has done lots of efforts to help us freshmen adopt the college pace,” said Ying Ji, freshman foreign exchange student. “I think the tutor-like writing center is very helpful, especially for the international students like me. I am very happy to get this award. It inspires me for my further studies.”

This is the first year of the FYE mission, and it is one that supports the academic, social and personal transitions of all first-

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It’s Good to be First: Students in the FYE program at Washburn attend a ceremony where awards were given to students who went above and beyond. The ceremony marks the completion of the program’s first generation of students. year students.

Bearman says they did this event so students wouldn’t forget how they did as the time goes by.

It’s an easy way for them to keep track of their studies and it helps students continue studying hard in their remaining college years.

Qiujie Li, qiujie.li@washburn. edu, is a senior mass media major.

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Wednesday, February 26

Maria Haag, BFA Senior Art Exhibition, “Sleight of Hand:” Washburn University Art Building. (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

150 Years of Teaching: Tools and Technology at Garvey Fine Arts Center/Mulvane. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

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Washburn campus police report

February 18

15:00—Information report/ possible harassment; Benton Hall; report taken: Not able to identify suspect(s): Investigation continues.

22:32—Harassment by telephone; Living and Learning Center; report taken: Possible suspect indentified: Investigation continues.

February 19

nothing found: possibly occurred off campus.

18:28—Motor vehicle accident; Parking Lot 7; report taken: photos taken.

February 20

09:30—Harassment, Washburn Institute of Tech.; report taken: probable suspect identified: investigation continues.

14:50—Theft, personal property; Petro Allied Health Center; report taken:

no suspect(s) at this time: investigation continues.

February 21

16:56—Information report/ medical call; Mabee Library; report taken: treated at scene: taken to hospital by AMR ambulance.

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14:42—Information report; Intrusion alarm; Memorial Union; report taken: accidently set off by employee: alarm cleared and reset.

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19:40— Information report fire alarm; Living Learning Center; report taken: probable cause: burned grease: alarm cleared and reset.

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Softball vs. Ottawa University (Kan.):Washburn Softball Complex. (1 p.m.)

13:07—Information report, Damaged vehicle; Parking Lot 1; report taken: video checked:

Softball vs. Ottawa University (Kan.): Washburn Softball Complex. (3 p.m.)

Disturbance in LLC handled by WUPD

Thursday, february 27

“Brown v. Board in the 21st Century:” Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Business & Industry Open House: at Washburn Technology. (9:30 a.m .to 2 p.m.)

150 Years of Teaching: Tools and Technology: Mulvane Museum Gallery. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Men’s Tennis vs. Ouachita Baptist University: TBD. Friday, february 28

150 Years of Teaching: Tools and Technology at Garvey Fine Arts Center/Mulvane. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Maria Haag, BFA Senior Art Exhibition, “Sleight of Hand” :Art Building. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Bowling with Kappa Alpha Theta: Living Learning Center, LLC Lobby. (7 p.m. tp 9 p.m.)

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Baseball at University of Central Oklahoma: Away. (12 p.m. ) 3 Museum Exhibits: Garvey Fine Arts Center/Mulvane. (1 to 4 p.m.)

Men’s Tennis vs. Johnson County Community College: at Washburn Tennis Complex. (1 p.m.)

Keely and Du by Jane Martin: at Garvey Fine Arts Center/Mulvane.

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Fatima Oubaid

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There was an attempted rape in the Living Learning Center at Washburn University on Feb. 17.

According to Chris Enos, captain of the Washburn Police Department, a man tried to sexually assault a resident in the LLC. He was taken into custody and is currently residing in jail.

“There’s very little we can do to prevent a situation like this,” said Enos. “We monitor a lot of campus, including the hallways, and this particular case happened out in the open hallway.”

Not much information can be

released regarding the attacker, but Enos says alcohol was a factor.

“A lot of the time it’s someone the victim knows,” said Enos.

“We try to educate people for their own safety because it’s difficult to proactively prevent a rape from happening.”

Programs are offered, by request, to help students be aware of how to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of a sexual offense.

“I would say I feel pretty safe in the LLC,” said Katie Snider, freshman computer science major and LLC resident. “They have a lot of security. The only thing I really worry about is other people who let random people in the building. But

I always see officers throughout the LLC so I don’t think it can get much safer. There’s always somebody around.”

Enos encourages victims to call 911 as soon as an assault happens.

Victims are also encouraged to talk to a residential assistant, Student Counseling or Student Health Services if they do not want to talk to WUPD. The sooner the police is notified, the sooner they can get an investigation going.

“If you’re uncomfortable, there’s probably a reason for that,” said Enos. “Trust your instincts.

Contact someone anytime you feel like you’re in an uncomfortable situation. Also remember there’s

safety in numbers and try to keep your cell phone charged and with you with emergency contact numbers.”

Students can contact WUPD at 670-1153. WUPD is staffed 24 hours a day. To see a complete report of Washburn’s past crime statistics visit http://www. washburn.edu/right-to-know or pick up a copy from WUPD located in Morgan Hall 156.

Fatima Oubaid, fatima.oubaid@ washburn.edu, is a junior mass media and pyschology major.

Washburn Engage brings power to the people Ryan Ogle

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Washburn Engage is an innovative and interactive system recently unveiled on campus to put students in touch with community service opportunities on and off campus. Beyond that, the program has the potential to place the powers of change into student’s hands.

The 42-inch touchscreen, now located on the ground floor of the Mabee Library, gives students who are looking for volunteer and community service opportunities a direct link to agencies and organizations around Topeka in need of help. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Topeka, the YWCA and Helping Hands Humane Society are only a few of the local agencies who have opened their

doors to volunteers via the Washburn Engage program, with more coming in the near future.

With the simple swipe of a screen, students can find, preview and sign up for these openings.

Rick Ellis, director of Washburn’s Learning in the Community program, sees a wealth of possibilities in the marriage of modern technology and a traditional sense of altruism. The biggest benefit, as Ellis sees it, is that Washburn Engage could be a catalyst for change on campus and in the community.

“My theory is that there are two ways that things can change in a university,” said Ellis. “Some faculty members can push to change the curriculum or the students can push to make that change. I always lean toward students having

the power.”

While that sentiment might sound like leftovers from the activism-laden days of the ‘60s, an era and mindset which Ellis proudly associates himself with, Ellis insists on keeping it alive and well.

“Even if students don’t realize they have the power, I’m going to teach them they have the power,” said Ellis. “I think students can make an impact on the university.”

Can volunteer work really make a difference in the way Washburn operates? Ellis insists that it can.

“You’re in a sociology class and the professor is talking the poverty rate,” said Ellise. “At the same time you’re working at Let’s Help and think, ‘I’m seeing this every day at work and what that guy is

saying about how to change this isn’t going to work.’”

It’s that real world experience, Ellis insists, that will allow the student to return to class and discuss what they have seen work, and share that knowledge with peers and professors in the hopes that a new approach, starting in the classroom, might be taken.

“We really want students to get in and engaged, which we think can transform the population’s thinking on this campus.” said Ellis.

If the thought of being the spark that lights bigger and brighter fires for future Ichabods isn’t enough to get students “engaged,” perhaps future job prospects will. According to Ellis, numerous studies have shown regular community service, coupled with peer reflection, is the biggest

contributor to postgraduation community involvement.

However, Ellis stresses that service isn’t all about sunshine and spreading good cheers.

Students are often expected to get their hands dirty.

“Service is about attacking issues, making change and making people’s lives better,” said Ellis. “It’s a much more thoughtful thing than just feeling good.”

Students and local agencies interested in taking part in Washburn Engage are encouraged to stop by the library or visit www.WashburnEngage. com.

Ryan Ogle, ryan.ogle@ washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.

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Professors expand horizons Students urge more studying abroad in South Africa options in cafeteria Marirui Li

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Nancy and Mike Tate spent two weeks in Zambia and South Africa. They traveled between late May to early June, which was actually late fall and early winter in South Africa. They gave a lecture named “Lions, and Leopards and Rhinos—Oh My” Feb. 19 at the International House.

South Africa, a country which has three capitals, is famous for animals and its speeddeveloping economy. South Africa has a lot of attractions, such as Blyle River Cayon, Kurger National Park and Cape of Good Hope.

An interesting experience the Tates had was with the animals in Kruger National Park.

“The time of year we chose to travel was suggested as one of the best seasons for animal sightings since the Kruger National Park area was in the dry, cool season,” said Nancy , an associate professor in computer science. “That meant the animals would congregate at watering holes and there was less foliage to hide them from view.”

South Africa has 11 official languages. Thousands of South Africans are multilingual. English is one of the official languages there, which is a benefit for a personal trip. Small groups may help people spend more time on watching the animals, rather than waiting on people.

“Most people’s goal is to sight ‘the big five’—lions, rhinoceros, water buffalos, leopards and elephants,” said Nancy. “We were lucky enough to sight the big five plus many, many more.

It’s very exciting to view these wild animals in their natural environment as opposed to in a zoo. In fact, we were almost able to experience a pride of lions taking down a zebra, but the zebra was able to get away at the last minute.”

Through traveling, people can experience different cultures.

“We live in a global society and it is important that we broaden our horizons whenever possible, that’s why I gave this lecture,” said Nancy. “If at all possible, travel to another country. It will be a transformative experience. “ Though students don’t always

have time to go abroad, they can take part in these lectures.

“The diversity of wildlife, landform, languages and ethnicity were most impressive for me,” said Wang Pan, a senior communications major. “I learned something new from this lecture. Early immigrants brought d i ff e r e n t c u l t u r a l traditions into this country, and interestingly South Africa keeps its culture as a ‘salad bowl.’”

This lecture is part of the Brown Bag International lecture Series.

The lecture series provides a chance for students to explore a new country or issue.

“The time of year we chose to travel was suggested as one of the best seasons for animal sightings.”

—Nancy Tate

The next Lecture will be Dennis Rodman, “Executed Uncles and Nuclear Threats: North Korea Under Kim Jong-Un” March 12 at the International House.

Students can pick up a schedule for these lectures at the International House. It is free and open to the public.

Marirui Li, marirui.li@washburn. edu, is a junior accounting major.

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You Had to be There: Students give presentations on how their travels affected their outlook on life. Photos simply do not do it justice.

Ya Xu

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Compared to last semester, the Union Market has made some changes in food, but these changes hardly satisfy students. More and more Washburn students are becoming tired of food in the Union Market.

“I don’t like the food in the cafeteria, it’s not healthy. I think they should have more options instead of just fried food and the same things every day,” said Shelby Ferguson, a freshman athletic training and premedicine major. “They have salad and vegetables in the sandwiches, but that’s far from enough. They still need more fruit and vegetables because I don’t like eating fried food all the time.”

In order to eat healthy, Ferguson says she has to eat salads all the time. But when she is fed up with it, she finds food by herself.

“I will go to the Corner Store and get some stuff to make something, or just deal with it and choke it down,” said Ferguson.

Mao Tohge, a freshman mass media student, also expressed her discontent about the food.

“The food is horrible in the cafeteria and it’s not healthy,” said Tohge. “All I like is the salad.”

In addition, the price of food also pushes her to cook by herself.Tohge hopes a buffet can become one of the choices in the cafeteria.

“My friends at another university have buffets, and there are more choices,” said Tohge.

When it comes to the food issue, many international students fall victim to a lack of food variety.

“Compared with the food in Jordan, it’s really different,” said Ahmad Drou, a sophomore engineer major. “I have rice for every meal.

I tried the rice here once and it was

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not good. It was dry and didn’t have any flavor so I stopped. I’ve been here for three semesters, but nothing has changed.”

Drou now cooks his own food because it’s healthier and cheaper.

He suggests that the cafeteria can make one day of the week a special day, and have different meals.

Though many students are expressing their dissatisfaction with the cafeteria food, there are a few people who understand it.

“It’s not inexpensive. But I think it’s comparable to the price in other universities,” said William Roach, a professor from the school of business. “They always have the fried food; I can’t imagine that’s very healthy. Sometimes they only open the fried food line, but I’ll try to avoid the fried line. There is also a fair amount of food there.”

The Union Market plays an important role in WU students’ lives.

Now the cafeteria provides food including fried food, pizza, burgers and salads. Out of these categories, students have very few healthy options. Do you think students have enough Colleges students rely on cafeteria food, so students should have a choice of what they want to eat.

Ya.xu, ya.xu@washburn.edu, is a junior education major.

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Makin’ the Most of It: Shelby Ferguson gets her lunch on in the Union Market.

Limited choices is a common complain among students.

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Brown v. Board of Education reflected in reaction to a discriminatory house bill Patrick Barry

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House Bill 2453 passed in the house with a vote of 72-49 but was killed by the senate. The bill would have allowed Kansans to refuse services to gays or lesbians by citing religious beliefs. Many critics argued that the bill simply used religion as a vessel for bigotry.

Although the senate stopped the bill, the initial creation and support of the bill raises a number of social concerns.

Many critics and politicians from both sides saw the bill as a futile attempt to openly discriminate against gays and lesbians. If the bill had become a law, it would have undoubtedly been taken to court over its constitutionality.

“It had no potential of becoming law . . . it was blatantly discriminatory,” said Mark Peterson, a professor of political science at Washburn University.

If the bill had become a law, a government employee could refuse to provide services to gays or lesbians. Many critics

were concerned about the impact the potential law would have had in the rural parts of the state. In rural districts with small populations, there may only be one government employee for a specific service. If such an employee were to decline services to gays or lesbians, then these gays or lesbians may not receive the services they seek.

The impact of the law would have been most devastating to any gays or lesbians living in one of the numerous rural districts in Kansas.

Critics also argued that employees from these rural districts would b e more

likely to decline services for gays and lesbians from a religious base. Critics argued that the most religious and socially conservative parts of the state were the rural districts with small populations.

Some critics of the bill made comparisons to the Brown v.

Board of Education Case. The case determined 60 years ago this spring, that separate is not equal. If gays and lesbians were refused access to government services it would undermine any notion of equality.

Some critics of the bill were concerned about the

consequences of legalizing any form of discrimination.

“The implication would be the broadening of oppression,” said Jericho Hockett, professor of psychology at Washburn.

Hockett stated that the bill reminded her of a quote by Martin Niemöller: “First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out- because I was not a Socialist. Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out-- because I was not a Trade Unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out-- because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me-- and there was no one left to speak for me.”

Hockett says that many of her friends in the LGBTQ community were angered by the bill and expressed a desire to leave Kansas as a result. She argued that if people who are offended by the bill leave then there will b e less of a

balance in Kansas.

Planting Peace, the organization who runs The Equality House, organized a protest of the bill on Feb. 16. Approximately 300 people attended the protest. The group formed two lines up the steps of the capitol to reflect the idea of separate but equal. The two lines were labeled “straight only” and “second class citizen.”

“I saw hundreds of Kansans coming together against this,” said Davis Hammet, director of operations for Planting Peace in Topeka.

Although the bill was able to pass in the house, the senate blocked it. It created a great amount of controversy at the national level, but ultimately showed the multiple views held by Kansans in regards to the issue. Politicians from both sides opposed the bill and it is clear that a divide remains on the issue.

Patrick Barry, patrick.barry@ washburn.edu, is a senior anthropology major.

Paleo diet a “trend” with benefits Throughout history, people have eaten (and not eaten) some crazy things in the name of weight loss.

Some of the more ridiculous include the nothing-but-chocolate diet and Tapeworm diet. Programs like Weight Watchers, and Jenny Craig have exploded in the last few years as people look to lose the pounds but avoid the gym. The latest trend is known as the Paleo Diet.

The Paleo diet is named after the Paleolithic era, or the generations of hunter-gatherers who roamed the earth between 2.5 million and 10,000 years ago. It’s based on a simple premise, “If the cavemen didn’t eat it [refined sugar, dairy, legumes, and grains] then why should you?” Anyone on the Paleo Diet eats meat, fish, poultry, fruits,

of the plants you need to maintain such a diverse diet,” says Patrick Barry, senior anthropology major.

“We live in a society where we are not dependent on the land alone. We have meat right at our fingertips, so we don’t roam the land looking for food. There’s also things like carbohydrates that are more filling.”

If all that isn’t enough, there’s the matter of price. A true Paleo Diet requires free-range meat, eggs, and poultry, organic fruits and vegetables, and hard-to-find oils such as grapeseed and coconut. For people living in small towns and farming communities in Kansas, this means a trip to the nearest city for a natural grocery store is needed, although Dillon’s carries a wide variety of food that is Paleo, and Wal-Mart features a section of gluten free and other restrictive-diet foods. “Paleo Diet is a misnomer,”

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veggies, seeds and nuts. According to paleodiet.com, the diet is based on a time period free of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and autoimmune disease, among others.

There are skeptics of the diet, however. Many people are quick to point out that in a huntinggathering society, the people would have been extremely active all day long, which is why a high-protein, low-carb diet was so effective.

Others add that the actual plants our Paleolithic ancestors ate have been wiped out since then, thus it is impossible to be on a “true” Paleo Diet. Scientificamerican. com also argues that, in its truest form, the Paleo Diet completely eliminates an intake of fiber and calcium. “We changed the earth with agriculture so much that it’s literally impossible to find enough

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Advice for Students Q: I just found out one of my guy friends likes me. He’s a great guy and everything but he’s much younger than I am. I wouldn’t mind dating him, but I don’t know what to feel about the age difference.

A: In my opinion, age really is just a number, to an extent of course. We can’t choose who we fall for, it just happens. So why deny yourself a chance at being happy over something as silly as an age?

In my experience, younger guys have been more ambitious than older guys. I mean, think about it. This guy clearly knows your age difference and has probably been weighing the pros and cons leading up to his confession to

you. He probably talked himself out of it a hundred times before realizing something like that has no measurable amount when it comes to being happy. So he finally went for it.

The truth is, love cannot be measured. So why try and put a measure on it? When it comes to being happy and in love, age isn’t something we should be wasting time on.

What we should be questioning is their personality. Everyone always says how looks don’t matter as much as personality. That is exactly what age feels like to me, a look. It is an appearance that we judge on so many different levels when all that truly matters is how they are as a person.

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If he is a great guy, then why deny yourself a chance at being in an amazing relationship? I can understand that you might fear the fact that he won’t take the relationship as serious as you because you are older. Believe me; I’ve been there, done that. Just make sure to let him know what you want out of the relationship.

That way he knows what to expect and he’s not caught off guard.

Give him a fair shot of proving that he is just as good as any other guy who might be closer to your age. People vary depending on what they have been through, not how long they have been doing it.

If he is driven and wants to make you a more serious part of his life, that just shows you he’s mature enough to go after what he wants.

A bold statement does really go a long way.

Don’t be afraid of giving him a chance because you don’t know how his age will match up to yours.

Give him a chance to make you happy because you never know what will happen.

Let’s face it: we all get hurt. What truly defines us is how we choose to pick ourselves back up again. Take a chance on something you already know you want. He already has.

You can always fix a mess, but you can’t fix a moment.

Don’t be the person who constantly wanders “what if?” Be the person who knows you took a chance and, whatever happens in the end, you’re not going crazy wondering. Seriously, what do you honestly have to lose?

What do you think about the food on campus?

By: Patrick Barry

“I don’t like it very much. Coming from Brazil, we’re used to lots of fruits and vegetables and fresh things. It would be nice to have a larger variety of fresh and simple foods.”

“It seems like there’s a very limited selection.

I lot of the times when I would eat here a little bit later in the evening they close. I don’t like the hours or the selection.”

Ana Lima, senior, psychology

Josh Conway, 3L, law student

“I try to avoid it just because I’ve heard from other students that lived in the dorms that it’s pretty unhealthy. It’s not convienient for me and it’s expensive.”

“I think it’s convienent but it’s really overpriced. I haven’t really eaten it since I was a freshman and had to pay for the meal plan.”

Brandy Biswell, senior, nursing

Carly Hooker, junior, biology

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Bill denied, many Putin’s Russia: Pussy Riot fights question compassion controversial policies, part two Editorial Board

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February is Mental Health Awareness Month so it is only fitting to pay tribute to a famous Topekan, and honorary Ichabod, who made a big difference in the mental health field, Karl Menninger. Although many Topekans know about the clinic he helped found in Topeka in 1919, most do not realize the impact he had on psychiatry worldwide.

Menninger was a crusader for many causes, including abused children, American Indians, wildlife and even prisoners. He saw all people as human beings and felt that many emotionally and mentally disturbed were often just abused or neglected children who grew up with little love or direction.

While others were pushing for corporal punishment in order to rehabilitate the wayward child or prisoner, Menninger attempted to advocate a better way.

Recently, Kansas state Rep. Gail Finney presented House Bill 2699, which would have allowed parents and caregivers, and yes, even teachers, to be given the legal right to spank to the point of leaving bruises. Thankfully, the bill died in committee last week.

No doubt Menninger would have been against House Bill 2699 as well. He condemned corporal punishment in a letter to Jordan Riak in February of 1984.

“I don’t know where torture belongs, but certainly not in the classroom, not even in the jail or court. Whipping is torture and humiliation, and pain,” said Menninger. “I thought we human beings were trying to get rid of these afflictions, and that civilization had partially done so. In some countries you say it has. Why not in ours?”

While the public called the mentally ill “lunatics,” opting to

lock them away, and the rest of the psychiatric field chose to physically restrain or perform unnecessary brain surgeries such as lobotomies, Menninger treated his patients in a family-like atmosphere, providing care for every aspect of the person, just a patient’s symptoms.

To this day, the Menninger Foundation still claims (on their website) to strive “to understand and treat each individual as a whole person medically, psychologically, socially and spiritually.”

The Menninger approach to treating the mentally ill led to positive changes and the world began to take notice. People from around the world, -both patients and psychiatrists, began to visit the Menninger Clinic for help and instruction. His books flew off the shelves as people sought a better way to deal with mental illness and other issues often deemed hopeless.

Thanks to Menninger, mental illness began to lose it’s cruel stigma and hope became reality.

As Menninger began to educate his world, his world began to change.

We should, like Menninger, forsake judgment for education, seek instead to learn about what we don’t understand and work toward helping others learn as well. Whether from a higher power or other reservoir, the well from where we seek answers for change should be love.

“Love cures people,” said Menninger. “To both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.”

Thank you, Karl Menninger, for taking a different path of love and hope, proving there is always a better way. May we find love as we do the same.

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Vladimir Putin began his third non-consecutive term as president of the Russian Federation in 2012.

Although he received 63 percent of the vote, thousands protested, accusing the government of corruption. Putin’s alliance with the Russian Orthodox Church was criticized, as well as the policies enforcing traditional Russian values.

One of the most notable groups to protest Putin and his policies is Pussy Riot.

Pussy Riot is a feminist punk rock group that formed in response to Putin running for a third presidential term. The group’s name is meant to invoke sexual agency and bodily power for women. The group is against Putin, the policies of his government and is opposed to the treatment of gays in Russia. They also protest the oppression of women and the patriarchal value system.

The group gained notoriety with public forms of protest by combining music and performance art and recording it on video. Some of the members took to kissing female members of the Russian police and recording it as a form of protest.

Pussy Riot’s members are all welleducated women intent on protesting the government.

In February 2012, five members of Pussy Riot, wearing brightly colored ski masks, staged a protest of Putin and the Russian Orthodox Church, which endorsed him. They entered the St. Basil’s Cathedral and danced on the altar to a prerecorded song denouncing Putin. The lyrics begged the Virgin Mary to become a feminist and oppose Putin, which shocked and offended many Russians.

Three of the five members of Pussy Riot involved were captured.

The musicians were charged with “hooliganism motivated by religious hatred.”

Two of the members, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina, were sentenced to two years in prison. The other member was released because she had not stepped foot on the altar and was therefore not a part of the “religious hatred.”

Tolokonnikova and Alyokhina were sent to Russian prisons and served 21 months. Both women were mothers of young children.

Tolokonnikova reported that prisoners would work from 16 to 20 hours each day and were sometimes kept outdoors in the cold and rain for up to eight hours as punishment. Many in Russia, and around the world, were critical of the imprisonment of Tolokonnikova and Alyokhina.

Tolokonnikova and Alyokhina were released before the Olympics began in 2014. Many speculated that their release was to avoid unwanted attention at the international level. Internal conflicts between the members of Pussy Riot have occurred as some members feel Tolokonnikova and Alyokhina have strayed from the original mission of the group. Although the group has received a high level of support in the international community, the Russian public does not approve of them as strongly.

A video hit the Internet Feb. 19, 2014, of Tolokonnikova and Alyokhina being beaten with whips

by Cossacks during protests in Sochi. They titled the video and song “Putin Will Teach You To Love Your Country.” The goal of the protest was to speak out against the recent Russian policies against homosexuality.

The artists staged a performance calling for a makeshift press conference. Several members of the media were present waiting for Pussy Riot to appear. Pussy Riot appeared in their brightly colored ski masks, and other groups arrived to

counter-protest.

At least five male university students, along with a man in a chicken costume, arrived to protest Pussy Riot’s staged press conference. The counter protestors shouted in broken English, “We like sex with chickens,” while pulling out raw chicken. The counter-protest group intended to disrupt Pussy Riot’s protest efforts because they were concerned that Pussy Riot would desecrate a Russian Orthodox cathedral on the outskirts of Sochi.

“We don’t understand their behavior and that’s why we’re protesting,” said Sergei Barashov, a 23-year-old university student and counter-protestor.

Pussy Riot is the most publicly visible group to oppose the policies of Putin and the Russian Federation, but their actions are controversial in Russia. In spite of popular support from the Western media, Pussy Riot is not expressing the views of the majority of Russia’s citizens.

With the international exposure of Pussy Riot, the counter-protests and the controversy surrounding Russian policies, Russia has become the stage for the global struggle for the civil rights of homosexuals.

Patrick Barry, patrick.barry@ washburn.edu, is a senior anthropology major.

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Expocentre hosts everything from carnivals to musicians, football and hockey matches to archaeological exhibits.

In the winter months, it opens to the public as an affordable ice skating rink. When the ice has melted, Skate-a-Way and Starlite Skate offer ‘60s-style roller rinks (white leather bell-bottoms sold separately).

Hollywood Theatres helps keep everyone up-to-date with all the Ryan Gosling-gawking needs and if Sunday isn’t filled with church, one can catch the occasional drag or Indy-car race down at Heartland Park.

If falling in love with the capitol is intriguing, take a tour of the Capitol Building, one of the most ornate and history-rich buildings in the entire country. Then follow up at the Kansas History Museum and see how vibrant Topeka’s locale has been throughout the past 153 years. Even back then, there was something for everyone.

After giving it a second look, Topeka can become the solace and staging ground students have always wished for. To release the feeling of restlessness, do a bit of Kansas-esque exploring with a frontier heart and an open mind.

With this guide, and a Topekan at hand, students will find a home in Topeka.

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One of the beautiful things about a university is its universal draw.

People from all over the world can find themselves in a place they’d never expect in the name of higher education.

With each trite restatement of “I’m so bored, there’s nothing to do,” it only challenges students to find new and better things to make Topeka a home for not only others, but even more so for themselves.

Taking a second look around, there’s a lot to love in our quaint little capitol.

When students need a study spot with a bit of food and drink, the coffee shops and cafes are plenty and ready. The town supports PT’s Coffee, winner of Roaster Magazine’s Roaster of the Year award in 2009, abuzz with indie music and IPAs that can sooth the longest of days.

World Cup Espresso is also a warm and welcoming local spot with authentic French crepes that make people feel like they’re sitting under the shade of the Eiffel Tower.

Add to the list Blackbird Cafe, the Classic Bean and a Wanamaker Starbucks, which all offer a meetand-greet or a drink-and-think for all types of students.

For the idyllic adventurer looking for a pretty sight to see, or for those looking for something for everyone on “family days,” one doesn’t have to look any further than Gage Park or Lake Shawnee. Gage yields a cornucopia of community offerings, such as the Bark Park, which is a place where Topekans

bring their furry friends out to romp and meet other animal lovers.

The Topeka Zoo at Gage has many exhibits that have become

Photo by Leigh Camper

the envy of zoos throughout the Midwest. Lake Shawnee and Gage Park both have beautiful rose gardens, extensive walkways,

playgrounds and shelterhouses for a wide variety of events.

Entertainment is never in short supply for the watchful eye. The

Back to nature: Topeka features a multitude of places to get outdoors. Lake Shawnee is about 30 mintes away, but it offers a refuge away from the noise and people of the city.

Photos by Mallory Luney

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Golden City: Topeka is one of the oldest and largest cities in Kansas. The bridge above is on Topeka Avenue, welcoming visitors to the city. Beyond it, the capitol dome is visible on clear days.

Connor England, connor. england@washburn.edu, is a senior anthropology major.

Photo by Connor England

Capitol Enjoyment: In addition to its historic value and brand new copper top, the Topeka Capitol Building is full of exquisite archituecture and phenomenol murals. Tours are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

Photo by Fatima Oubaid

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In the Name of Fun: Landon Arena, better known as The Kansas Expocentre, features sporting events, concerts, speakers and other local events. Tickets are available for purchase on ksexpo.com.

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This week in Washburn sports: Washburn Softball:

Ichabods lost 4-7 on their first game to Southwest Baptist University Feb. 22. They won 10-6 on the second game of the double header. Samantha Carson, senior pitcher/infielder, and Shelby Erickson, senior shortstop, each scored two home runs.

Thimmesch became the first Ichabod to hit the new scoreboard with another homer to right field, leading Washburn to victory with a 10-6 win. Ichabods will be playing at home against Ottawa University Feb. 26 at 1 and 3 p.m.

Washburn Baseball:

The Ichabods lost 2-5 to Lindenwood University Feb. 21 on their first game, which was followed by a 1-0 win on the second game. Connor Crimmins, a junior outfielder, scored the only run for WU. They also won both the opener 4-3, and the second game, 14-4 against Lindenwood Feb. 22. Riley Price, senior infielder/ right-handed pitcher, scored the winning run. The Feb. 25 game against Rockhurst University was postponed due to cold weather (date TBA). Ichabods will be away in Edmont, Okla., to play a doubleheader against the University of Central Oklahoma, Feb. 27 at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. They have another double-header game coming up against UCO, scheduled for Feb. 28 at 2 p.m.

Washburn Men’s Tennis:

The Bods lost 0-7 to Wichita State University Feb. 22 after three weeks off. Marko Keulers was winning his match at No. 4 singles after taking the first set 6-4 and was up 2-1 in the second set before the match was halted.

They will be away in Lawton, Okla., to play against Ouachita Baptist University Feb. 27. The match against Johnson County Community College for March 1 has been canceled.

Washburn Women’s Basketball:

Ichabods lost to Emporia State Feb. 22 53-70 at the Hornet’s senior night. The women had a slow first half, which cost them the game.

Honor Duvall, junior forward, scored 15 points.

The women are fifth in the MIAA conference and have clinched a spot in the MIAA tournament. The Bods will play their last regular season game against Pittsburg State University March 1 at 1:30 p.m. in Pittsburg, Kan. Tournament play will be determined late March 1.

Washburn Men’s Basketball:

Ichabods lost to Emporia State Feb. 22 76-88 at the Hornet’s senior night. Leon Flowers, senior guard, led the team with 15 points and Kyle Wiggins, junior guard, led with 14 points.

The men have clinched a spot in the MIAA tournament. The Bods will play their last regular season game against Pittsburg State University March 1 at 3:30 p.m. in Pittsburg, Kan. Tournament play will be determined March 1.

Washburn women’s tennis:

The Ichabods won their last match against East Central University 5-4. Senior Sophie O’Neil won her singles match and doubles match with partner Gwen Shepler. The match against Johnson County Community College for March 1 has also been canceled.

The Bods have been practicing in order to prepare for this month’s upcoming matches. The next game will be 2:30 p.m. March 7 at the Washburn Tennis Complex against Northeastern State University.

Washburn golf:

The Bods are practicing for their first tournament. They will be playing the David Falconer Golf Classic all day March 10 in Danville, Ark.

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Drane brings Division I experience to court; Ichabods reach new heights Jake Wingo

second place junior guard Jeff Reid, who plays more than twice as many minutes, and seven more than the two players tied for third.

While he doesn’t get many opportunities, he makes the most of what he does get. Drane leads the team in field goal percentage at nearly 55 percent.

It’s important for him to take advantage of his shots inside in order to force teams to take the inside scoring threat seriously and get his teammates open.

After starting the first 10 games of the season, head coach, Bob Chipman has gone with a smaller lineup that has Drane coming off the bench, particularly against bigger teams.

Many players struggle to get into their offensive rhythm when they come off the bench, but Drane’s biggest strength is as a defender,

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The Ichabod basketball team doesn’t have much experience or size on the 2014 roster, but what size they do have has valuable experience.

As the only player on the roster over 6 feet 6 inches, and the only player with NCAA Division I experience, Stephon Drane is an important part of the team’s success.

After playing two seasons at the University of Western Kentucky, the 6-foot-8-inch forward/center is currently averaging six points per game, though his presence on the floor is felt much more than that number may suggest.

Due to the Bods’ lack of a goto inside scorer, they have to rely on drive-and-kick plays from junior guards Kyle Wiggins and Korey Fisher to get their excellent three-point shooters open on the perimeter. While that’s not necessarily a bad thing, it’s not as dependable as being able to throw the ball into the post for easy baskets.

“When I’m in the game we become more of an inside out team,” said Drane. “We get it into the post and make a couple shots, which puts pressure on the defense and opens up the court for our guards to get shots.”

Even though he is eighth on the team in minutes per game, he’s fifth on the team in rebounding and leads the team in blocks with 17. That number is two more than

which he doesn’t seem to mind playing.

“It doesn’t really change my approach,” said Drane. “I just have to be ready when my name is called.”

Drane and the rest of the Ichabods will take on Pittsburg State University at 3:30 p.m. this Saturday, in Pittsburg for their regular season finale. The Ichabods have already clinched a spot in the MIAA tournament.

Jake Wingo, harold.wingo@ washburn.edu, is a sophomore mass media major.

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Taking It To The Hoop: Stephon Drane goes up for a shot against Northwest Missouri State University. Drane transfered from Western Kentucky to become an Ichabod.

Graphic by Chelsea Howe

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Charles Cranston has been teaching at Washburn in the mass media department for nearly 10 years. He teaches many film classes including digital filmmaking II, which is a fairly new class to the film and video program. Digital filmmaking II is a 400 level class where students get the opportunity to produce movies and learn about the preproduction planning in detail.

“One of the things that we are working on in this particular class is planning and organizational aspects of doing the small film projects, and that translates to anything really,” said Cranston.

“You can improve the quality of a final product if you have done adequate planning early on.”

There are only nine students in the class, which makes it easier for them to have individual attention from Cranston. The film students are split into two different groups as crews where they are given specific responsibilities such as the director, editor, cinematographer, sound manager and assistant director to

produce a short film.

Students say they truly enjoy working on these larger projects in a more advanced class.

“Most of the projects we have done up to this point have either been done alone or with a partner,” said Jeremy Finnestad, junior film and video major. “Since there are more people involved in one project, everyone has a specific job to focus on and that leads to a better final film.”

Linda Montemayor, another junior flim student, also expresses her thoughts about digital filmmaking II. “I feel like this class is really helping me learn how to put a film together both in preproduction and postproduction, which is a super good experience,” said Montemayor.

Both of the film crews had their first screening last week.

“The films we saw today were good,” said Cranston. “Obviously, there were some things that could be corrected to make them even better and that’s mainly what we talked about today.”

The Washburn film department also has an excellent editing suite

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Learning from the Master: Digital filmmaking II students Jake Wingo (front) and Jeremy Finnestad (back) listen to Charles Cranston’s feedback about their films. The videos will premiere at a public viewing later this year.

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Photo courtesy of Ezgi Gulec

The Master at Work: Cranston has more than 10 years of experience in film and video. He now shares that knowledge with students at Washburn. where students get to work with the AVID editing software, the same software that was used to cut “The Avengers” and many more films in the industry.

“They can’t really go back and reshoot anything, but there are a few things they can do to smooth things out to make things work a little better, and you can do that in the editing,” said Cranston.

Digital filmmaking II students have two upcoming films they will be producing before the end of this semester. The last one is going to shot in April and will be directed by Cranston.

He is also going to be bringing his friends from the film industry to work with the students for this film. All five films, including the final one, will be screened the last week of the semester either on or off campus. The location will be announced and is open to the public.

Ezgi Gulec, ezgi.gulec@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.

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I grew up watching movies starring the young British actor Freddie Highmore. After the musical hit “August Rush,” Highmore fell off the grid a little bit. Devoted fans followed his career as he turned to animated voice acting in “Astro Boy,” and the sequels to “Arthur and the Invisibles.” Recently, however, Highmore appeared, all grown-up, in the A&E original show “Bates Motel.”

Loosely based on the poular horror “Psycho” by Alfred Hitchcock, “Bates Motel” is the story of Norman Bates, a shy teenager with an abnormally close connection to his mother, Norma.

After the death of Norman’s father, he and his mother pack up and move from Arizona to the tiny seaside town of White Pine Bay, where they buy a dilapidated hotel in an attempt to start a new life.

From there, it’s one mishap after another as Norman struggles to fit into his new school. It’s never easy to be the new kid, and it’s especially more difficult when the new kid also has episodes of memory loss. Of course, Norman doesn’t realize he is having mental difficulties. He also believes it’s perfectly acceptable for 17-yearold boys to help their mothers cover up murders and have sleep overs with her.

Meanwhile, Norman’s older brother, Dylan Massett, literally walks back into his family’s lives. It never specifies how long Dylan was gone, but judging by how he has a different last name, calls his mother by her first name, has zero respect or trust for her and has her contact saved as something unprintable in his phone, it’s a safe bet he walked out as soon as he could, probably even before he was 18.

Did I mention that Dylan is played by heartthrob Max Thieriot?

He was in “The Pacifier” and “Nancy Drew” and then pretty much disappeared from the big screen until he appeared as his

own form of psycho in “House at the End of the Street” with Jennifer Lawrence.

Norma Bates is brought to life by the hauntingly beautiful Vera Farmiga. Her most recent film was “The Conjuring.”

Norman’s best friend, slight crush and partner-in-crime is Emma Decody, a sweet yet blunt girl living with multiple sclerosis.

Emma is played by relatively unknown Holland Roden lookalike Olivia Cooke. Despite her small filmography, I think she has real potential to be a true starlet in Hollywood.

Season one is 10 episodes of basically non-stop “what did I just watch” moments. However, between the creative story telling, out-of-the-ordinary storylines and eye candy (Highmore and Thieriot on screen at the same time.) I quickly found myself addicted.

Season two premieres on A&E March 3 at 9/8c.

“Bates Motel” will appeal to any fans of thriller, horror and possibly action. The romance is limited, so guys, don’t feel like you can’t watch it because it’s a “mushy” show or a “chick flick.” And girls, like I said, there’s plenty of eye candy. Be sure to check out season one on Netflix before you flip to A&E on Monday.

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Psycho: The A&E show “Bates Motel” is loosely based on Hitchcock’s “Psycho.” The show returns March 3.

Jamie Schartz, jamie.schartz@ washburn.edu, is a freshman undeclared.

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Washburn students explore online dating Cindy Rose

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Online dating has gone mainstream and is a booming business for Internet hook-up sites.

According to the Huffington Post, one in five romantic relationships worldwide start online. One reason might be that for a single person, searching for a mate all night on a computer is a lot cheaper than spending all night in a club or a bar.

Many people still prefer the oldfashioned way of meeting others, but if Washburn does not have a large enough dating pool, branch out to some of the others.

Recently, that’s what two college students did. Alex Dowdell, student at KU Med and Hongzhi Meng, a student at Emporia State University met online on Match. com. They married in the library at Emporia State.

“We figured out in a few months what it takes some people to figure out in years,” said Dowdell of their dating experience.

Katie Bunting, a senior legal student at Washburn, says she found someone she wants to be with on the dating site Omegle. com. She has been communicating with him online for several months.

“He is a devout Christian and has made me feel better about religion.

Where God may take us, I don’t know,” said Bunting.

They often use Skype now to communicate face-to-face since he lives in Kentucky.

Bunting, who also has a pen pal in England that she met on Craigslist, says to beware of “catfish” on online dating sources.

A catfish refers to a person with a fake profile hoping to fraudulently attract someone.

That is why she likes Snapchat, Facetime and Skype; she can see what the other person really looks like and they can see and speak to each other at the same time.

“Technology has really boomed,” said Bunting. “It makes people more trustable because it is harder for people to portray themselves as

someone they are not.”

“My dad and stepmom met online and married,” said Kinsey Ashworth a sophomore history major at Washburn.

They were online together for five months before tying the knot and have now been happily married for seven years.

Some students still have their reservations about online dating, though.

“You can’t get that first impression when you are online,” said Christina Lewis, a sophomore and early childhood education major. “People aren’t who they seem in person, let alone online.”

What used to be seen as a strange, geeky way to find someone special has now become not just acceptable, but a desired way to meet new people.

Many people meet online and happy, healthy relationships follow.

But it is a good idea to take some precautionary steps to be safe.

Here are a few tips: Get an anonymous email account

with Gmail or Yahoo. It is free and much less messy to close out if things do not work out.

Take time and get to know more about the person, get to know their moods, talk on the phone, but block caller I.D. until some trust has been built around the relationship. When some time has been taken, decide whether the person is moody or suspicious, “just right” or “just not right.”

When going for that first date, have transportation and meet up for coffee or a drink. Plan ahead what to do if things don’t work out.

Don’t get stuck without a backup back-out plan. Double dating is a good idea, too. There’s safety in numbers.

Never leave food or drinks unattended. Many people are good and trustworthy, but don’t take chances before getting to know them. The old axiom “better safe than sorry” is a good one to follow.

If online dating sounds interesting, there are many places out there to try. These are the

five major dating sites listed by popularity: 1.

Match.com 2. Zoosk 3. eharmony 4. OurTime (for mature singles) 5.

ChristianMingle.com.

Graphic by Gabe Palma

Cindy Rose, cynthia.rose@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.

Oriental Express dishes out Asian cuisine ideal for college students Patrick Barry

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Oriental Express may not look impressive from outside, but looks can be deceiving. The restaurant is located at 5954 SW 29th St. east of Wanamaker Road. Their food is available for carryout, dine in, drive through and by delivery. They are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. They specialize in Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai food.

With such a large selection of various types of Asian food, it would be easy to miss the mark somewhere, but having tried a little of everything, I can honestly say they have never failed to impress.

One could eat there everyday for

a month and never have the same dish twice. Most of the entrées are priced less than $12, so it is affordable on a college budget, and the portions are large enough to leave a customer with plenty to take home.

The restaurant has a nice ambiance that is suitable for a date or dinner with friends. The tables and bathrooms are clean and wellkept. The décor is pleasant with visually appealing art and some well-placed cultural items such as a maneki-neko, a traditional Japanese good luck charm in the form of a cat.

The service is impeccable. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and quick with a smile. They are quick

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Keep It Rolling: The Missouri roll is the highlight of the sushi bar at Oriental Express. It combines smoked salmon, crab and cucumber topped with ahi tuna.

to recognize repeat customers and remember a customer’s favorite dishes. The staff also does an excellent job at working as a team to keep the restaurant running fast and smooth.

On my latest visit, I started with an Asahi Super Dry, a popular Japanese beer. The beer was smooth and crisp with a dry finish. It pairs nicely with most of the dishes on the menu.

The first dish was an order of wonton soup. The pork inside the wontons was nice and tender with a savory taste. The broth was flavorful without being overly salty and was served with a side of crispy fried noodles.

Oriental Express has a fantastic sushi bar with an impressive selection. One roll that stands out is the Missouri roll. It consists of smoked salmon, crab and cucumber rolled and topped with ahi tuna.

This roll steals the show with a fantastic blend of flavors. The crab provides sweetness and the ahi tuna has an umami taste redolent of a medium rare steak, while the cucumber provides fresh and crisp watery notes and the smoky traces of the salmon finish off the mixture.

This roll hits every sensitive part of the palate without overpowering.

One entrée I would highlight is the bulgogi. It is a traditional dish from Korea made from marinated beef. Tender cuts of beef are sautéed with slices of onion and chives in a sweet soy-based sauce. It has the suggestion of garlic without being

too strong and has a balanced sweetness. The onions are nicely caramelized to provide the perfect taste and texture. The dish mixes well with the steamed rice served alongside to stretch the meal. It can be split and enjoyed the next day as leftovers. Strangely enough, like pizza, it is good cold as leftovers.

It is easy to enjoy a remarkably satisfying meal at Oriental Express because of the perfect blend of good service, pleasant atmosphere, outstanding food and reasonable prices. I would highly recommend

it to any college student who appreciates Asian cuisine.

Patrick Barry, patrick.barry@ washburn.edu, is a senior anthropology major.

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Comedic legend Harold Washburn jazz band gives practice concert Ramis dies at age 69 Annastasia Glover

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Patrick Barry

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The legendary comedic writer, actor and director, Harold Ramis died Feb. 24. He was 69 years old. The cause of death was complications from autoimmune inflammatory vasculitis.

Ramis was a Rembrandt of comedy in his own ways, ranging from quirky geek moments to the much beloved fart joke, by embracing immaturity as a form of rebellion.

In his career spanning 45 years, Ramis was well-versed in the various aspects in the business of making people smile. Some of his writing credits include such comedy classics as “National Lampoon’s Animal House,” “Caddyshack,” “Ghostbusters,” “Groundhog Day,” and “Analyze This.”

Ramis carved a path for the crude comedic filmmakers, such as Judd Apatow (“Superbad” and “Knocked Up”), along with many others. Ramis was one of the lunatics who managed to run the asylum by quickly moving from a writer and actor to a director and producer.

Ramis was a native of Chicago and would be one of many in his generation in comedy to rise from the Second City scene. He became a part of the Second City troupe in 1969 after working as the joke editor for Playboy Magazine. He went on to write and perform as part of “The National Lampoon Show,” along with other Second City alumni, John Belushi, Bill Murray and Gilda Radner. By 1976, Ramis became the head writer for “SCTV” in Canada before making his first transition into movies as one of the writers of “National Lampoon’s Animal House.”

Ramis had a talent for writing lovable underdog characters. At the root of his comedic brilliance were the characters he created.

“My characters aren’t losers.

They’re rebels. They win by their refusal to play by everyone else’s rules,” said Ramis.

Some of his rebellious underdogs can be seen in many of his films.

From the underachieving caddy Danny Noonan in “Caddyshack” to the legendary seven-year-senior Bluto in “National Lampoon’s Animal House” who asked the famous line, “was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?”

Ramis made films and created characters that were easy to relate to and were an undoubtedly accessible part of pop culture.

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A comedic loss: Harold Ramis was a legendary actor, writer, director and producer of comedy. He died at the age of 69 after a 45-year career in making people laugh.

Many college-aged students were exposed to some of his movies as children.

“I remember watching ‘Ghostbusters’ as a kid and my brothers were really into it. I still hum the song to this day,” said Bianca Ramirez, a senior biology major.

Luke Warnken, a senior athletic training and pre-med major and a former film student at Columbia College, also appreciated Ramis as a film icon.

“Ramis was such an iconic figure in comedy. He created such nerdy, yet lovable characters that people could relate to. His comedic timing was perfectly placed and he had a knack for making serious situations hilarious,” said Warnken. ‘“Stripes,’ ‘Animal House,’ and of course, ‘Ghostbusters’ are cult classics that many kids in our generation grew up with. The death of Harold Ramis is sad, but he will live forever in people’s hearts as the goofy genius Egon in ‘Ghostbusters’ who talked about radioactive Twinkies.”

Although Ramis cannot make any other movies, he has left his fans with several decades of material to watch when a laugh is needed. Within his repertoire of classic comedies is a story with which anyone can relate.

Part of his legacy is that he was as much a lovable rebel, like his characters. After all, he created the fictitious fraternity that every university’s student activities and Greek life director and dean hate

to admit they laughed at.

Any love for his characters and stories is a love for the man behind them. The greatest lesson in his works was not to take life too seriously.

The Washburn jazz band will be performing Feb. 26 in White Concert Hall. The group is prepared to present the music they have been perfecting to perform at the Kansas Music Educators Association convention coming up this Friday in Wichita, Kan. “The concert this Wednesday is a culmination of the students’ hard work and their willingness to perform at a high level,” said Craig Treinen, director of the Washburn Jazz Studio. “KMEA will be the reward for their efforts.”

KMEA is an organization of music educators committed to the concept that the study of music is a positive influence in the lives of individuals and society as a whole. According to ksmea.org, the organization believes that “music is an integral, vibrant part of life. The lifelong process of learning, performing, creating and appreciating music brings meaning and richness to our heritage and culture.”

The Washburn University music department shares this opinion, which is why they are taking an entire group down to Wichita this

Friday.

“It is good for our organization to attend this convention because we get to observe different exhibits and presentations from professionals in the field we wish to pursue,” said Andy Rhodes, senior co-president of Washburn’s NAFME. “It’s a great way to learn from role models and to begin networking for the future. Plus we get to see some phenomenal performances and that’s always fun.”

As for performances, the concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26.

Opening for the Washburn Jazz Ensemble will be the Topeka Seamen High School jazz band and percussion ensemble.

Annastasia Glover, annastasia. glover@washburn.edu, is a freshman English major.

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Zombie Massacre on Netflix Brian Cervantez

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Not Your Average Zombie: “Zombie Massacre,” also known as “Apocalypse Z,” is a 90-minute, Sci-Fi flop rating only 2.3 out of 10 stars on imdb.com. The unrated film is available on Netflix.

Recently, I decided to look through Netflix for a zombie movie to watch. I eventually found one that sounded interesting called “Zombie Massacre.”

The movie is about a bioweapon used by the American government to create super soliders. Instead, the bioweapon turns all the people of a small town into zombies. A team is then sent in to blow up the powerplant and make it look like it was all just a horrible accident so the government could cover up their involvement in the matter.

I thought this different take on a zombie movie would be fun to watch because of the government being involved. As is typical with most zombie movies, “Zombie Massacre” was disappointing.

I know I shouldn’t have had my hopes up, but the synopsis made me believe the movie would not be so predicatable. Sadly, this is the first thing they give away in the movie. The only people that don’t know the truth about the situation is the team that is sent in to the town because they are hired to do a job.

The movie starts out well with

a scene of the small town and the people in it. Suddenly, there is a black cloud that begins to fill the air and everyone starts to turn into zombies, this was one of my favorite scenes from the movie.

One unspecting lady from the town goes outside to see why sirens are going off when all of a sudden some black rain begins to hit her hand. When she goes back inside to wash it off she starts to have a seizure and her eyes turn all black. Next, her body starts to change into a more hideous form.

When it comes to zombie movies, I like to see special effects stand out, which is one of the reasons this scene put me on the edge of my seat.

In the following scene, a zombie attacks a person who stops to see all the “people” acting different and is shocked. Suddenly, a zombie comes up behind him and proceeds to rip his bottom jaw clean off. This was welcoming to see because most movies in this genre do the same thing over and over.

Sadly, after this scene the movie

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goes to normal stereotypical zombie kills, which was unfortunate because I wanted to see something new and unusual.

The story line disappointed me because there was nothing driving the team. To be honest, I found myself starting to fall asleep during the movie. This is why I would have to give “Zombie Massacre” two out of five stars, and only because the special effects were fun to see. But don’t take my word for it; go check it out.

Brian Cervantez, brian. cervantez@washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.

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