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Volume 140, Issue 2

August 28, 2013

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Fall Semester 2013 brings full transition to a new online learning management system

Megan Smith

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Returning students and faculty at Washburn University and Washburn Tech are adjusting to a new online learning management system: Desire2Learn.

“When Blackboard Inc. announced their plan to purchase Angel Learning, Washburn’s former online learning system, the search for a new program began in fall of 2012. Desire2Learn was chosen in December of 2012 after the program was recommended to and approved by the Board of Regents.

The new online learning management system was implemented in January 2013, and faculty began training to use Desire2Learn in April. Angel and Desire2Learn were both used during summer courses; with 70 instructors using D2L to teach 130 classes. Three hundred to four hundred members of faculty are currently trained to use Desire2Learn. Additional training sessions for Washburn faculty to use Desire2Learn will be held throughout the year.” Brenda White, Assistant Director of Instructional Services.

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Washburn Law Professor named one of 26 ‘best law teachers’ Jennifer Lauber

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Professor Rory Bahadur of Washburn University Law school has recently been named one of only 26 ‘best law teachers’ in the nation in What the Best Law Teachers Do (Harvard University Press, 2013). The book is the culmination of a four-year study that sought out extraordinary teachers of law who make positive impacts on their students in the classroom and beyond.

Although Bahadur feels honored to be chosen and considers it “the most important and meaningful accolade” he has ever received, it is what the students say about him that he finds most meaningful.

“One of the things for me is that students know that even though some of the teachers in that book were the most rigorous and most demanding, they were

able to detect that the teacher was really invested in their learning.”

Bahadur said.

“Students appreciate teachers who work hard for them.”

Bahadur loves teachingand puts a lot of effort into it.

According to student evaluations, it shows. Among the positive feedback, students like that he is always prepared for class, keeps them engaged, has high energy, teaches what relates to practice and does not merely use academic exercises in learning the law.

Bahadur, who currently teaches Torts, Civil Procedure, Admiralty and Maritime Law and Federal Courts, understands that teaching law does not have to be stuffy or boring as it is often presumed. He emphasizes to students that different people communicate and learn in different ways and tries to make them confident in being who they are and learning the ways they

learn.

“I repeat to them that there is no cookie cutter method for learning law and I emphasize to them that I’m not any brighter than they are. I just read the material 500 million times more.” Bahadur said.

Bahadur contributes much of his love and style for teaching to those teachers who influenced his life. Both his mother and grandfather were teachers, eventually becoming principals. His mother often taught after hours, volunteering many Saturdays, to provide extra help for students. A former high school zoology teacher, and two law school professors also made positive impressions.

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Jennifer Lauber, jennifer.lauber@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass

Right to Remain Silent: Dr. Rory Bahadur has spent his career passing his knowledge of American law to the next generation. The recognization he deserves has finally come his way.

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The new online learning management system was implemented in January 2013, and faculty began training to use Desire2Learn in April. Angel and Desire2Learn were both used during summer courses; with 70 instructors using D2L to teach 130 classes. Three hundred to four hundred members of

faculty are currently trained to use Desire2Learn. Additional training sessions for Washburn faculty to use Desire2Learn will be held throughout the year.”

Brenda White, Assistant Director of Instructional Services.

Students seem to approve of Desire2Learn. Austen Witte, junior business marketing

student said, “The layout and functionality of the system will help better student-instructor communication and make it easier for us as students to access important information.”

Shaunicere` Jones, sophomore elementary education student has similar praises for Desire2Learn.

“Desire2Learn

has options to help you manage time better because D2L provides due dates, alerts, and all the information you need for a class all in one place.”

Maria Stover, associate professor of mass media, said that her transition from Angel to Desire2Learn has been relatively painless. “I haven’t had any

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negative experience. My overall experience has been positive,” she said. “D2L is an easier system to teach with than Angel.”

Megan Smith, megan.smith@ washburn.edu, is a junior english major.

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Find your niche at WU Emily Juhnke

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Washburn’s annual Activities, Majors and Study Abroad fair will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Washburn Room of the Memorial Union.

The fair is designed to showcase all that Washburn has to offer and allow students the chance to learn about and become involved in the activities and organizations that may interest them.

Currently, 33 percent of students on campus are connected to an organization.

Jessica Barraclough, director of Student Activities and Greek Life, said they are hoping for that number to grow.

With over 100 contact tables being prepared for the fair, almost every student organization and campus department will be presenting their information.

“We are plum full, which is awesome. Like waitlist full,” said Barraclough.

Barraclough emphasized that Washburn wants to make it easy for students to become involved and engaged in what they are passionate about. If they a r e unsure a b o u t what is out there and available to them on campus, attending the fair can help.

but Barraclough said it is also important for student success.

It can help with performing better in class, graduating and obtaining a job after college.

The fair will also present students with the opportunity to learn about the possibility of studying abroad. The International House will have their own section of tables located right outside the Corner Store in the Union. There, students will be able to gather information about the different types exchange programs available.

Coordinators of facultyled programs, representatives of outside program providers and students that have studied abroad in the past will all be there to answer questions and speak with students. Tina Williams, study abroad coordinator, said that approximately 175 to 200 students from Washburn study abroad each year. She hopes that every student will consider it.

“I don’t think that study abroad is a luxury anymore, it really is a necessity,” said Williams. “In order to be prepared for this more global society, there is no better way than to make sure that you’ve had an international experience.”

For more information on the Activities, Majors and Study Abroad fair, visit the Washburn website or contact Student Activities and Greek Life at (785) 670-1723.

“The more involved students can be, the better they’re going to do. We want to try and get everybody connected to campus,” said Barraclough.

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“Hopefully when going to the fair, they’re going to find something that is their niche,” she said.

A significant aspect of the fair is the opportunity it gives for students to talk with their peers. “Students are grateful that this is kind of a one-stop shop for them to get connected with the students in the organizations they are potentially interested in,” said Barraclough.

Not only can being involved aid in making connections,

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Playing it up : (Above) Left: Andy Vogel, a Liberal Studies grad student, and Teresa Chiu, a senior majoring in Biology and Chemistry, play the Korean card game, Stop-Go. The game itself is being played with Japanese hanafuda cards.

Game Night brings students to the SRWC Colton Goeffert

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The Student Recreation and Wellness Center plays host to numerous students over the course of each day, but last Friday it saw a few more through its doors.

The event, a Game Night, saw around 50 students in attendance.

This event was hosted by the International Club and the WU Buddy program, which sets up international students with an American student to help explain things and support them on campus.

Students were able to play games like Jenga and Uno, as well as Go-Stop, a Korean game played with Japanese Hanafuda cards. Playing cards were also on hand, and Texas Hold ‘em

seemed to be the game of the night, although, obviously no real money changed hands.

The standard SWRC games like basketball and volleyball were also available, though badminton seemed to be a favorite of the students who showed up, with at least three games going on, sharing the same net. Many students including Reno Huang, an international student from China, took advantage of the rock climbing wall.

“I try to come here [The SWRC] every evening. I love all the sports, but rock climbing has to be my favorite,” said Huang.

The coordinator of International Student Services and the WU Buddy Program adviser, Heidi Staerkel, was in attendance at the event.

“We wanted to do something to kick off the semester, and

sports and games are something that seems to translate well across every culture, and so we thought this would be a good way to get everyone together and have some fun,” said Staerkel.

Staerkel asked that anyone who couldn’t attend the event, but is interested in joining the International Club or WU Buddy [organization] can come by the International House, north of Benton Hall. They can also contact her at international@ washburn.edu.

“My most favorite [part of the event] was seeing so many students turn out and having a great time together,” said Staerkal.

Colton Goeffert, colton.goeffert@ washburn.edu, is a junior associate of science major.

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Sorority recruitment prepares for new sisters Kara Protasio

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It’s that time of year again.

Sorority recruitment is next week starting on Tuesday. Over one hundred girls are signed up and ready to find their new sisterhood.

“In our region that’s been a trend. So KU and K-State both saw increases in participation and recruitment. Baker saw an increase in participation and recruitment, so I was hopeful that we would see that same increase,” said Jess Barraclough, director of student activities and greek life.

There are four sororities or chapters that are going through the recruitment process. These are Alpha Phi, Delta Gamma, Kappa Alpha Theta and Zeta Tau Alpha.

The recruitment process is four nights long. Each night has a different theme. These are the following activities for each night: Tuesday, September 3, 2013 (On Campus)

Go Greek Night will begin at 6pm and will last until 9 p.m.

Potential New Members will meet in the Shawnee Room at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013 Sisterhood Night will begin at 6 p.m. and will last until 9 p.m.

PNMs will meet in the Shawnee Room at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 5, 2013 Philanthropy Night will begin at 6 p.m, and will last until 9 p.m.

PNMs will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Shawnee Room.

Friday, September 6, 2013 Preference Night will begin at 6 p.m. and will last no later than 8 p.m. unless there is a need for a third event.

PNMs will meet prior to their first Preference Party in the Shawnee Room.

After the conclusion of the last party begins the period of silence, and PNMs will complete

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their Bid cards. throughout the process.

I think we are prepared and excited about next week and all the good stuff that it brings,” said Barraclough.

Each sorority will have to have a quota of how many girls that can join their chapter. Quota is determined by a math formula.

It involves looking at the history of each chapter for the past three years to numbers of each chapter are doing. The math formula also looks at the number of women who complete participation throughout the entire week of recruitment and divides it by the number of chapters participating in recruitment.

president of panhellenic council.

There is a recruitment orientation meeting on Thursday the 29th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Kansas Room. Any women interested in signing up for recruitment may register at: sororityrecruitment.com. It costs $40 to register.

“If someone was on the fence about whether or not they should do it, I always say go for it. Because you get to meet a lot of people and you get to learn a lot about the history of Washburn and the history of our organizations,” said Barraclough.

“I looking forward to expanding and growing our greek community. I also want to see where each girl goes and see the end of recruitment because we have been working really hard,” said Evan Arnold, vice Graphic by Jamie Schartz, Washburn Review

Biology professor gives advice to her students Katty Vasquez

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New Professor: Takima Sadikot currently teaches three courses in the Biology department. She encourages students to learn and have fun while doing it.

The Biology Department recently welcomed a new member to their team of instructors. Her name is Takrima Sadikot. Sadikot received her Doctorate from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and teaches courses such as introduction to biology, general cellular biology, and general genetics. Coming from a family of highly educated individuals, Sadikot has always felt as though her success in education was a given. Even so, teaching was not something she had counted on until later on in her schooling.

“As an undergraduate, I did not know what I wanted to do. I knew I wanted to be somewhere

in the fields of biology, biochemistry, or molecular biology," said Sadikot. "Teaching came about when I was working on my graduate research. I always found my work most fun when I was teaching someone.

I would look forward to the days when I would have the opportunity to teach in research or in the classroom.”

Sadikot does not only want to teach, but wants to inspire.

While conversing with her, Sadikot revealed the reason why she decided upon teaching and why she wants to go beyond the classroom.

“I had a professor during my undergraduate years I can describe as very amazing. We would sit and gasp in awe. The way she presented the lectures,

though, was what stuck with me.

She would breeze right through them and not once look at her lecture notes. She would give real life examples and make biochemistry relatable," said Sadikot. "I learned that science is not difficult, but it’s not easy either. It must be relatable in order to click. And it was because of that experience I had with her that I decided to have a career change and get a degree in biochemistry.

That same opportunity I had to be influenced so greatly by a professor in such a positive way is one I would like to share with my students as well. ” Coming to work at Washburn is a pleasurable activity for Sadikot. She finds everyone’s friendliness and willingness to assist inviting. “I can go up to

anyone on campus, knock on the door, and find the answer I am looking for,” said Sadikot.

A final word of advice Sadikot would like to inform students is to learn and have fun while doing it. “If you treat learning as a chore, then it becomes one. But if you change the way you learn, then it becomes easier. There are some classes that you may just have to push through them because they are a part of your core curriculum.

But in general, make sure you do what you do because you want to be there. Do it because it brings you happiness.”

Katty Vasquez, katty.vasquez@ washburn.edu, is a senior biology major.

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James Sims BFA Sr. Art Exhibition: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Art Building (runs through until the 30th) Activities, Majors, and Study Abroad Fair: 10 a.m. to 6 2 p.m., Washburn Room The Face and The Mask & “Who Does Not Wear a Mask?”: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Garvey Fine Arts Center Thursday, August 29

Union Daze- Theme Thursday: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Memorial Union Sorority Recruitment orientation: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Kansas Room Friday, August 30

Last day to enroll without late fee: All Day, handled through MyWashburn Union Daze-College Colors Day: All Day, Memorial Union The Face and The Mask & “Who Does Not Wear a Mask?”: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Garvey Fine Arts Center Saturday, August 31

The Face and The Mask & “Who Does Not Wear a Mask?”: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Garvey Fine Arts Center Sunday, September 1

The Face and The Mask & “Who Does Not Wear a Mask?”: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Garvey Fine Arts Center Monday, September 2

Labor Day: University Holiday: No classes held

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their Bid cards.

Girls will be divided up into groups with a recruitment counselor to guide them along the way.

“The recruitment counselors are ready to have their women that they get to help throughout the process,” said Barraclough.

“I think we are prepared and excited about next week and all the good stuff that it brings.”

Each sorority will have to have a quota of how many girls that can join their chapter. Quota is determined by a math formula that involves looking at the

history of each chapter for the past three years to numbers of how each chapter is doing. The math formula also looks at the number of women who complete participation throughout the entire week of recruitment and divides it by the number of chapters participating in recruitment.

“I’m looking forward to expanding and growing our greek community,” said Evan Arnold, vice president of panhellenic council. “I also want to see where each girl goes and see the end of recruitment because we have been working really hard.”

There is a recruitment orientation meeting 7 p.m.

to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 in the Kansas Room. Any women interested signing up for recruitment may register at: sororityrecruitment.com. It costs $40 to register.

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it,” said Barraclough. “Because you get to meet a lot of people and you get to learn a lot about the history of Washburn and the history of our organizations.”

Kara Protasio, kara.protasio@ washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.

Washburn police reports August 23

09:37 — Information Report, medical call; Mabee Library: Report Taken: Individual treated at scene: refused hospital treatment 21:53—Obstruction/Criminal Trespass, open container: On Campus Location; Report Taken, Individual Taken to DOC: Referred To Municipal court

August 24

22:15 — Theft, mountain bike: Morgan Hall; Report Taken: No suspects at this time: investigation continues 00:34—Information Report; Fire Alarm; Kuehne Hall: Report Taken, probable cause burned food: alarm cleared and reset 00:48—Information Report; alcohol violation; Living Learning Center: Report Taken, alcohol seized and destroyed: ref. to Dean of students

02:40—Information Report; alcohol violation; On Campus Location, Report Taken, individuals intoxicated ,referred to the Dean of students 10:55—Information Report; Assist outside agency; Memorial Union: Report Taken: Assault/Battery/ Robbery took place off campus: TPD Called 16:43—Information Report; Intrusion Alarm; Washburn Foundation: Report Taken, No forced entry: no suspicious activity found: alarm reset

August 26

09:10—Theft, “Welcome Students” Banner,On Campus location ; Report Taken, No suspects at this time: investigation continues 20:59—Information Report, Intrusion alarm; Trac 7 - Washburn Tec:; Report Taken: No forced entry or suspicious activity: alarm reset

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Opinion

Question: I really like this girl but I don’t know how to ask her out. She’s out of my league but I’ve liked her for a long time. How do I get her to notice me?

Answer: Well, my friend, this is the question of the ages.

First of all, let me tell you an old myth which I happen to find true: women are attracted to

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confidence. The fact that you said “she’s out of my league” tells me that you’re intimidated and nervous to be around her. If you’ve been “friend zoned,” there is another hurdle to climb. How do you ask her out? You start by actually asking her out. You’d be surprised how often girls don’t get “asked out” because they are seemingly out of reach.

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There comes a time for everyone where you have to be willing to be vulnerable, and willing to be rejected. A lot of the time, humans avoid taking action so they don’t screw up or get made fun of or get rejected, but the thing is, rejection is an aspect of life.

We’re adults and part of adulthood is being responsible for the way your life is going. If you like the girl, and you know her well, tell her how you’ve been feeling, and do something special. If you know that she likes a certain band, or a certain restaurant, choose something that really shows you’re into her and what she’s up to in life. Also, don’t make it a big pressured ordeal. If you make it too serious, the entire “asking her out” thing will make it excruciating for you both.

You never know what the other person in the situation is thinking or feeling, and sometimes people don’t know they’re into you until you say something. Confidence and authenticity goes a long way with women. The worst that can happen is that she says no.

That said, you can either have the life you love, or the reasons why you don’t, but you can’t have both. However, if she does say no, be the bigger person and continue to be her friend. If you’re really into her selflessly, put her feelings first.

Give her time. But above all, put yourself out there, you might be pleasantly surprised.

If you would like Raz’s advice, email your question to realworldraz@ gmail.com. Look for this column every week for your answer or go online to washburnreview.org.

With the new online changes, we wanted to know:

“How do you feel about Desire 2 Learn?”

“I like the checklist but I don’t like that I had to learn a new program my last year.

I’m neutral.”

“I haven’t taken a quiz“I like on it yet but I like the bearded ladies.” interface.”

Jennifer Crouse, senior, nursing

“I like how it works better on my apple products. It seems a little less organized than Angel and will take a little getting used to.”

Madison Oberle, senior, nursing

“I like it a lot better than Angel or Blackboard and it works a lot better on my iPad.” Mariah Spellman, junior, nursing

Amy Coons, junior, nursing

“I feel like it’s annoying since this is my last year and I was so used to Angel.”

“I like it so far, it seems easy to navigate.”

Kelli Gramlich, senior, nursing

Breanne Cline, senior, nursing

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Please don’t rob our Pizza Pub, editor’s pleas Student Media Staff members, Kara Protasio and Fatima Oubaid, tell their concerns about the recent robbery.

Kara Protasio

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As Washburn students, we often think that college hill is one of the most important places to students. There are many local food places that provide easy access to get to. It’s also places where we hang out and or even live. So why do people think it is okay to rob Pizza Pub? Pizza Pub is one of the closest pizza joints around here, besides Papa Johns. Pizza Pub is open from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. every day, which makes it a great option for Washburn students.

Plus, they always have the deal of $5 one-topping 10 inch pizzas.

Another great thing about the Pizza Pub is that it has a million options on how to make your pizza. Actually it has over 2.7 billion options to be exact.

Anyone could get a pizza there because of the extensive options.

The employees are so nice at Pizza Pub and always

welcoming. It just blows my mind that people think it’s okay to rob a local pizza place, or to rob anything at all. This is our Pizza Pub that many students go to and I just hate the idea of crime happening so close to home.

I know that because of this incident, some students are worried about going there because now people think it’s robbable. It makes me sad that these four men got away with robbing them.

Obviously, we have a crime problem in Topeka. That is nothing new. I hear the sound of sirens all the time. They are like the crickets of Topeka. I hope that after this robbery, that students will want to deter from part taking in criminal actions or activities. I know that we cannot prevent crime from ever happening, but I hope that people are not okay with this kind of behavior.

We can call this a learning experience for Pizza Pub. Now that they have been robbed, they should be better prepared to handle this if it ever happens again.

Kara Protasio, kara.protasio@ washburn.edu, is a junior mass major.

Fatima Oubaid

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Pizza Pub, located at 1418 SW Lane, was recently robbed by four men at 4:25 a.m. Aug. 23.

As someone who goes to Pizza Pub on a regular basis, I was disappointed to hear about the recent robbery. It’s such a wonderful business to have on College Hill, because of its convenient hours. I love never having to worry about it being closed early, so I can always grab a pizza for my long nights of “studying.”

Why anyone would want to rob a place that has only helped build attraction to the Washburn area is beyond me.

The scariest thing to me is I was there hours before it got robbed. I wasn’t having a very great night so I did what I always do, grabbed a couple friends and headed to Pizza Pub. We ordered our pizzas and ate them outside. Then one of my friends got a weird feeling and didn’t want to stay much longer, which at the time I thought was really weird but I went with it.

We ended up leaving shortly before 2 a.m.

When I heard about the

robbery the next day, my mouth literally dropped.

Not only did one of my favorite places get robbed but to think what could have happened if they decided to rob it hours earlier.

I don’t know what I would have done in a situation like that and I hope I never have to find out. I don’t think anyone should have to go through something like that. I’m just thankful that none of the employees were hurt.

It’s unfortunate when something like this happens. You never really can be fully prepared for that.

My main concern about this incident is that it ruins the safe image I once had. I mean obviously nothing can keep me from going to Pizza Pub but now I’ll just have to be more careful about when I go and who I take with me.

I also hope that this doesn’t ruin the fact that Pizza Pub closes at 3 a.m. If they start closing earlier because of this, I’ll completely understand, but I’ll be that much more aggrivated at these robbers. If there is one

thing that bothers me the most it’s when people ruin things for other people who did not do anything wrong.

This whole situatin is just a bunch of mixed emotions for me but it happened and nothing can change that. We can only continue to support Pizza Pub and help them get past this.

Afterall, they have been such an amazing change for not only College Hill but Washburn as well.

Sometimes I forget how important it is to be safe. I normally just do things without thinking about my safety. This experience has definitely opened my eyes and taught me that no matter who or where you are it’s always a good idea to think how something will affect you.

I certainly won’t be going out at night alone anytime soon.

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

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Mabee Library is undergoing construction in preparation for new offices. For the next six weeks, there will be two weekly events where students can get the latest updates on the construction within the library.

During Mondays at Mabee, at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., students can ask Alan Bearman, dean of libraries, questions about Mabee’s progress in exchange for some pizza.

Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 9:30 is “The Dr. is In.” Bearman will be answering questions from students about the construction and treats any interested student to a cup of coffee from Study Grounds.

The idea for both events came from First Year Experience peer educator Randi McAfee, junior criminal justice major, as a way to communicate with the students.

Construction started in mid July and is expected to be complete

by the end of October.

“We moved library operations to the first floor. The first floor is currently closed for students, which can be an inconvenience and we apologize for that,” said Sean Bird, assistant dean of libraries. “We’re closing at 11 p.m. while under construction and will open back to 2 a.m. (with fortune) at the end of October. We want to be back open at 2 a.m.”

The hub of Mabee (the main area) will look the same, but there will be a new electronic classroom where the current offices of dean of libraries and administrative assistant are. The wall between both offices will come down to make that expansion. The Academic Success Center will be relocated inside of Mabee to make room for the Welcome Center once construction at Morgan begins in February 2014.

The Writing Center will be combined with the tutoring services, making room for a new conference room. Tutoring will

move to the third floor, and the First Year Experience office will transfer to the tutoring center’s current location.

“We want to create a student success experience with research and information literacy, handled by librarians by academic advisors and tutoring,” said Bird.

Once construction is completed, the offices for advisors will be back on the second floor.

On the third floor, there will be new offices for both the dean of libraries and the administrative assistant.

“Things that students will notice the most is the improvement in the Wi-Fi for the building,” said Bearman.

Mabee will have both Twitter and Facebook feeds with a slideshow containing updates. Both links will be available at http:// www.washburn.edu/mabee/ “While they’re constructing, we’ll keep talking,” said Bearman.

Michelle Boltz, michelle.boltz@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass

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Construction Continues: (top) Sean Bird studies the “authorized personnel only” sign. Currently the sign, and the wall its hanging on, are limiting the space available to students. (bottom left) Workers continue construction on the Mabee Library. The project is expected to be finished by October. (bottom right) The construction has not deterred students from taking advantage of Mabee.

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Ichabod given second chance, comes back for “Moore”

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DaJuan Beard will certainly improve the Ichabods offense this season after missing all of last season due to injury.

The 2011 honorable mention all-American led the team with 1,029 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns. Most fans and

students are expecting big things from him this season, and a vast improvement to the Ichabods’ meager 2,519 yards receiving last season.

What many fans and students aren’t aware of is the return of another former allAmerican player. Last season the Ichabods had 10 different rushers combine for 1,597 rushing yards. While that number is fairly impressive, the starting job was up for grabs all season and no one could ever really seize the spot.

Redshirt freshman Donnie Lockhart started 6 games, rushing for 180 yards and looks to be a contributor again as a sophomore. Kameron Stewart, another redshirt freshman never got a start in the backfield but played in 9 of the team’s 11 games. He ran for 334 yards and 4 touchdowns, averaging 4.2 yards per carry. He also looks to get carries again this season. The

team’s leading rusher in 2012, Hayden Groves is no longer with the team. He ran for 824 yards and 8 touchdowns, playing in all 11 games and starting 5.

The running game looks to get a boost as 2010 honorable mention all-American Vershon Moore makes his return to the team. As a redshirt freshman Moore mad the all-conference team rushing for 961 yards and 8 scores. As a sophomore he improved on those numbers, making the all-American team with 1,007 yards and scoring 78 total points, third most on the team. He is owner of two of the top three rushing performances in Washburn history with 227 yards against Truman State University and 218 against Colorado Mines.

With number like that it’s hard to believe that anyone would be against him rejoining the team. However, some are still questioning head coach

Craig Schurig’s decision to allow it. In 2011 Moore was convicted of a bank robbery at Envista Credit Union in Topeka and sentenced to 30 months in prison. He was released this summer and is now enrolled at Washburn. Schurig says that it wasn’t only his decision to make.

“Obviously, it’s one your whole school makes,” Schurig said on ESPN 100.7 FM’s Local Show. “As a coach and knowing Vershon, he made a terrible mistake. But knowing him a little bit more than most people do, you just feel like that he’s a good kid and if he’s given a second chance he’ll take advantage of it. Our athletic director (Loren Ferre) is behind it, and he knows Vershon very well. Our president (Jerry Farley) has been very supportive. We just think he’s a young man who made a mistake and given a second chance, he’ll

make good on that opportunity.”

His playing time will largely be based on his parole.

It is undetermined if he will be able to travel with the team or only be able to play at home for now. Fans, coaches, and players alike will all be hoping that this was the right decision for, not only the football program, but the entire school. If this bold move does work out, expect big things for the Ichabod offense and Vershon Moore. The first chance to see him and the rest of the team play at Yager Stadium is September 14th against Fort Hays State.

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

Icahbods in Preparation: Right: The Washbrun Ichabod football team prepares for there first their first game which is on September 14 at Yeager Stadium. The Bods continue to pratice hard to be ready for the up coming season.

Left: These two Bods hit hard and are ready for the season to arrive. The Bods open up at home aganist Fort Hays State in Yeager Stadium.

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Wittman starts season with optimism

Megan Dortch

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Since the third grade, Abby Wittman has had a volleyball in her hand. Volleyball runs in the family though, as her mother is a coach.

During her sixth grade year, Wittman started playing competitively in club ball. By her eighth grade year, she was attending college camps. It was also during Wittman’s eighth grade year that she met Coach Herron.

Whittman and Herron kept in contact throughout the years and he eventually offered her a scholarship to play for him at Washburn. Although, Herron is not the only one taking note of Wittman.

“Abby is very energetic and smart on the court,” said teammate Makayla Maxwell.

“She has great court awareness.”

When Wittman is not on the hardwood, she is studying Human Services. She plans to work with the underprivileged and leave an influence on youth.

After graduating, Wittman plans to go on to gain her graduate degree somewhere outside of Kansas. She contemplates traveling the world as well, but plans on returning to Kansas eventually.

For fun, Wittman likes to go to the zoo and play with her dogs when she gets a chance to go home. To go along with her down to earth personality, she enjoys hanging out with friends and going with the flow of things.

As for things WU volleyball fans might not know about

Upcoming Events 2013 - 2014 Season

Friday, Sept. 6 vs. Cedarville University (Ohio) - 10:30 a.m. Big Rapids, Mo. vs. Ashland University - 3:30 p.m. Big Rapids, Mo. Saturday, Sept. 7 vs. Calif. University of Pennsylvania - 9:30 a.m.

Big Rapids, Mo. at Ferris State University - 2:30 p.m. Big Rapids, Mo. Friday, Sept. 13 vs. Central Washington University - 2 p.m. Golden, Colo. vs. Grand Valley State University - 6:30 p.m.

Golden, Colo.

Saturday, Sept. 14 Wittman, she can blow spit bubbles off her tongue.

Wittman has high hopes for the season. Even though, there may be a struggle from losing key players, Wittman believes the Ichabods are just as strong this season as last.

Having a winning record is a top priority, as well as being in the top three in conference play.

vs. Tarleton State University - 1 p.m. Golden, Colo. vs. Western Oregon University - 5:30 p.m.

Golden, Colo.

Tuesday, Sept. 17 vs. Emporia State University, Emporia Kan. Friday, Sept. 20 vs. Texas Woman’s University- 10 a.m. Fort Smith, Ark. vs. Dallas Baptist University - 6 p.m. Fort Smith, Ark.

Whittman adds that the team has done a great job of obtaining that goal the past few seasons.

Wittman and the rest of the Bods plan to add to the impressive history books of WU Volleyball.

Megan Dortch, megan.dortch@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.

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Great Court Awareness: Abby Wittman has high hopes for the 2013 season, and having a winning record is a top priority. She plans to work with the underpriviledged and leave an influence on youth.

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Ichabod soccer kicks off with first ever alumnae game Kara Protasio

against the Ichabod’s goalkeeper, Tori Fuglister. Although, the Ichabods had time to tie it up, they Ichabod soccer played its first were unable to do so, giving the alumnae soccer game on Saturday alumnae the first win. to prepare for the upcoming “It’s our second game. We season. are still getting use to the new The whole Ichabod team people. We have 10 freshmen. It’s dressed in grey shirts to take on going to take time to get used to the alumnae who wore Washburn and obviously we have some great navy. There were roughly 35 alumni,” said Taylor Mayhew, alumnae who came to play, giving senior defender. them the opportunity to sub in and “It’s a whole new team. We out. The alumnae won 1-0 during have an old team, but we have 10 two, 30-minute halves. freshmen. We are just trying to “I think it was really good for mix it in,” said Bri Ament, senior us because we were on a bit of a midfielder. high during the course of the last There were several fans at week after the last result, and to the match, including friends and not get a positive result out of it family members from both teams. sends the message that we need “I’m happy for them to work hard all the time,” said (alumnae) that they got a win and Tim Collins, head coach for the they will be talking about this for Ichabods. the rest of their During lives, so that is the first half a big plus,” said of the game, “We need to be a little Collins. the Ichabods bit hungrier. Instead of Now that kept the backing off of tackles, the team has a l u m n a e ’s we need to be hungrier in had a successful d e f e n d e r s going after them.” match and an on their toes unsuccessful because the the - Tim Collins match, Ichabods had Washburn soccer possession Soccer Coach team still has a of the ball a few more weeks lot. They had to prepare for several shots their first season on goal. However, the first half game against Northern State ended with a no score result.

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“I’m really happy for “We need to be a little bit goalkeepers that played for us hungrier. Instead of backing off of at one time. I thought Jenna tackles, we need to be hungrier in Hatlestad really saved them going after them,” said Collins. (alumnae) four or five times in the first half,” said Collins.

Also during the first half of the game, a Husky dog ran across the field and into the stands. The dog was reunited with its owner and did not cause an interruption of the game, although, the fans were ecstatic.

During the final half, the Ichabods did not have many shots Kara Protasio, kara.protasio@ on goal. The alumnae team scored washburn.edu, is a junior mass when three members teamed up media major.

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Dog on the Run: Ichabod soccer player watch as dog runs off the field after being separated from its owner. The dog was reunited with its owner and did not disrupt the match.

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Game On: On left, the Ichabods have the ball in a tight situation. On right, the Ichabods shake hands after the game with the alumnae. The alumnae won 1-0.

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Smash the Stress: The Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Colony will hold a piano smashing event on the Memorial Lawn.

Students are encouraged to attend and to help smash pianos to ease some stress.

what was going on. It was also comical when the actors were giving each other a hard time and reminding each other of the good old days while they were at the pubs. They also knew how to bring the best out of each other.

The music and sound effects helped me to know that certain parts in the movie were important things to pay attention to. The music and sound effects also added comic relief because of the funny things the actors were doing in the crazy situation.

“The World’s End” may not have the most complex plot to follow, but that is what makes it fun for fans of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. This is just one of those movies that people everywhere are going to love because of how outrageously funny it is. I just wish this movie was a little longer. This reviewer gives “The World’s End” a 9 out 10. Check it out for yourself.

Recently, I went to see the movie called “The World’s End.” The movie follows five friends who want to relive the best night they had as kids.

Later on, everything goes haywire and you have no idea what is going to happen next to the characters. The story may follow five friends, but the two main characters are Gary King, played by Simon Pegg and Andy Knightley, played by Nick Frost.

These two actors have also starred in the movies “Shawn of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz.”

“The World’s End” has the same type of humor as the other two movies they have done together.

The cinematography in this movie was put together extremely well. I liked how they used the lighting to heighten the moment of the situation. I felt feelings of fear that were likely similar to what the characters were experiencing.

I will say, the actors played Brian Cervantez, brian. well off each other and they cervantez@washburn.edu, is a were able to make me believe junior mass media major.

Fraternity Offers Smashing Good Time Tricia Peterson

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Washburn’s Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Colony is sponsoring a piano smash on the Memorial Union Lawn this Thursday in an effort to raise funds so that they can become a recognized fraternity at WU. “It’s basically a fundraiser and an awareness bringer for Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity for men,” said Nick Scott, senior music performance major. “It’s the world’s largest music fraternity. We used to have chapter here at Washburn University and people lost interest and it kind of went to the wayside about 20 years ago. I and some of my buddies have worked very hard to bring

it back and I feel like it’s a very beneficial thing.”

Scott is a fifth year Washburn Student who plays the trumpet and has studied it for many years.

He has been recruiting members for Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and stresses that members don’t have to be music majors – they just need to love music.

As a colony, they are recognized by the national fraternity headquarters but they haven’t been initiated. Once they become initiated and finish the colony process, they will become a full-fledged chapter and be recognized nationally and the members will be then be considered brothers.

The piano has one sole purpose – to be smashed to bits and it isn’t a nice piano, either.

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“We had a piano donated to us from a lady out in the Kansas City area, she said she needed to get rid of it because it was in terrible shape and it doesn’t even hardly work,” said Scott.

“So we got it and painted it all up and we will have it out there Thursday and we’ll be accepting donations and we will have some refreshments for people, so I think it’s going to be a really big thing.”

The colony and the piano will be on the lawn from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and can be smashed by anyone who is interested.

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‘Welcome to Night Vale’ mixes horror and humor Colton Goeffert

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“Welcome to Night Vale” is a twice monthly podcast in the style of a community public radio broadcast from the quirky, terrifying and all around weird town of Night Vale. In the first words of the Pilot episode, Night Vale is described as a “friendly desert community where the sun is hot, the moon is beautiful and mysterious lights pass overhead while we all pretend to sleep.”

The entirety of “Welcome to Night Vale” is narrated by the calm and even-toned radio announcer Cecil, as he reports the goings-on of the town. These reports can include anything from a statement as to why a simple dog park is forbidden ground, to the discovery of an entrance to an ancient, yet still thriving, underground civilization beneath the pin retrieval area of lane 5 at the local bowling alley.

Additionally, once an episode, Cecil will give way

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The Town of Night Vale: Cecil narrates the events of Night Vale, where weird things can and will happen. Mysterious hooded figures, secret police, and a society of angels are just a sampling of the town’s citizens. to the weather report, which is actually a music segment, featuring independent artists’ work. The best way I’ve found to describe the style of the writing is that it’s constantly in flux between the styles of the comically nonsensical Douglas Adams and the subtle horror of

H.P. Lovecraft, usually treading somewhere in the middle.

Another interesting thing about “Welcome to Night Vale” is that it builds up its own world so quickly. As of writing, there are 29 episodes between 20 and 30 minutes each. Within that relatively small time frame,

characters like the Apache Tracker, a white man who wears a huge, cartoonishly inaccurate, offensive Native American headdress and claims to use “Indian magicks,” have gone through character development and have changed radically.

I also have to mention the fact that many different characters and organizations exist and interact with each other, including the Sheriff’s Secret Police, the shadowy hooded figures that appear in the dog park, the angels that live at Old Woman Josie’s house and the numerous interns that show up at Night Vale Community Radio offices.

In addition to its variety of characters, “Welcome to Night Vale” also has a bit of romance for those that are interested in that sort of thing. As the episodes progress, Cecil falls for Carlos, a scientist who comes to Night Vale to investigate the strange happenings. The two become a couple over time and while their

relationship is sweet, it also leads to more of the strangeness in Night Vale.

Overall, “Welcome to Night Vale” is well worth a listen.

Despite having a production team in the single digits, the production value is fantastic. The writing weaves between humorous and horrifying and the sound design is top-notch. “Welcome to Night Vale” is absolutely free and can be downloaded from the iTunes podcast section or from the Commonplace Books website (commonplacebooks.com).

Colton Goeffert, colton. goeffert@washburn.edu, is a junior associate science major.

“I Forgot My Phone” goes viral Continued from page 14 A short film called “I Forgot My Phone,” published on YouTube this week, has gone viral after only a day. Although the film is barely over two minutes, its message appears longer lasting. What is it about this short film that has people talking?

The film portrays a young woman who goes through the day without her phone while everyone else in her life seems glued to theirs. Everywhere she turns to connect with others, she finds smartphones have become a sort of barrier to true connection.

Friends and strangers alike appear pathetic as they desperately

attempt to virtually connect to others or capture memories, while in reality missing out on the ‘real’ connections and memories before them.

Director Miles Crawford and writer-star Charlene deGuzman attempts to portray through this short film how ‘disconnected’ we really are in such a constantly connected world.

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A New Beat for the Marching Blues Tate Long

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The Washburn Marching Blues have recently experienced a change of pace brought about by the new band director, Michael Mapp. This will be Mapp’s first year as Washburn’s band director and also his first year as a college instructor.

How did this music master make it to Washburn? His story is rather amazing and has taken him to new heights in his career.

“I was born in Texas and grew up in New Mexico,” said Mapp. “I started band in the sixth grade and my middle school band director really got me into it. She even let me conduct, so I have been conducting since I was 13.”

Mapp then came to Kansas

to attend graduate school, getting his masters at Wichita State University and his doctorate at

the University of Kansas. After teaching grade school for seven years, Mapp found himself here

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Getting Ready: The members of the Marching Blues practice daily to be performance ready. Here the drummers await further instructions.

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“I had the opportunity of knowing about the Washburn band because the previous director was one of my friends,” said Mapp. “Coming into it, I knew the program was smaller than one of comparison like KU or K-State, yet I have found that the students work as hard if not harder here. Because the program is smaller, they are used to handling their time in a much more mature way. They are involved in much more things here at Washburn just because they want to be.”

Mapp has high expectations for not only the Marching Blues, but for all the music programs here at Washburn.

“I want the music program to continue to grow as it has in the past four years. I want to give

all the students opportunities to grow as musicians,” said Mapp.

Morale is high right now with the music programs, and Mapp plans to keep it that way.

He wants to instill in his students their own personal identity, so that they can find the best in themselves.

“I want people who were in the music program at Washburn to look back and say, ‘I was part of something great,’” said Mapp.

The new changes in the music department will definitely be something to watch for here at Washburn. So if you have an opportunity catch Dr. Mapp and the amazing Marching Blues this semester, do not pass it up.

Tate Long, tate.long@ washburn.edu, is a freshman mass media major.

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Laying Down the Beat: (top) Michael Mapp, band conducter, leads the band in drills to prepare for performances at games. (below) The drums provide the heartbeat that the band lives by. They have been working since summer.