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Volume 140, Issue 20
March 5, 2014
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Ichabods lose in first round MIAA Adam Vlach
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No. 8 seeded Washburn (1710, 10-10 MIAA) clashed with No. 9 seeded Northeastern State (15-12, 10-10 MIAA) last night, March 4, both fighting to keep their seasons alive and vying for the opportunity to face off against topseeded Central Missouri March 7 in Kansas City. Both teams came out of the gate hungry for a victory. Northeastern State won the tip off, but Washburn drew first blood with a layup and free throw from junior guard Korey Fisher. Northeastern State quickly responded with a 3-point shot. The pace of play was intense, both teams playing physical man-to-man defense. Both teams were hitting the large majority of their shots, including six shots from beyond the arc in the first four and a half minutes. With 15:44 left to go in the first half, Washburn’s junior guard Jeff Reid hit a three to put the Ichabods on top 15-13, but those would be the last points for the Bods for over four minutes. During this dry spell, Northeastern State went on a 12-0 run to boost themselves to the top. By the time the second media timeout was called at the 11:22 mark, the scoreboard displayed the Northeastern State Riverhawks on top, 25-17. The Riverhawks continued their rampage, setting the score to 3118 in their favor merely a minute after the game resumed from the timeout. It was Northeastern State’s turn, however, to suffer a scoring drought. Over the next two and a half minutes, Washburn closed the 13 point deficit to a five point disparity. Washburn began to fall behind a bit, but a 3-pointer drained by junior guard Kyle Wiggins kept the Bods within five points as the first half came to a close at 3845, Northeastern State. Wiggins finished the first half with an impressive 16 points. A reinvigorated Washburn
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Tried Their Best: Kyle Wiggins, junior guard, scored 24 points against Northeastern State University. The Ichabods lost 75-79 in the first round of the MIAA tournament. This will be the first time in 13 years that both the Washburn men’s and women’s basketball teams did not make it to Kansas City for quartifinals of the MIAA tournament. team started the second half with the noise in Lee Arena picked up, 3:59 minute mark, each team with him,” said Reid. “Our main focus the ball. Both teams were still Washburn fought harder and harder 69 points. Half a minute later, was to maintain him and keep the employing fierce man-to-man until Wiggins tied the game at the Northeastern State retook the lead ball out of his hand. . .We did good defenses. Northeastern State came 13:24 mark in the second half. and despite a tremendous effort, at it at times, but other times it out with a slower pace but was Three minutes later, freshman the Ichabods were unable to come wasn’t as good as we wanted to.” Despite the loss, Washburn men’s still successful in holding their guard Andy Wilson gave the Bods back. The game ended with a final own. Both teams battled back and their first lead since the 15:44 mark score of 75-79, Northeastern State. basketball has a bright future. Only This loss concluded the Bods’ one member on this year’s team is forth, but the lead remained just in the first half with a 2-pointer, out of Washburn’s reach. The Bods making the score 58-57, Bods. The sason. A lot of effort went into a senior. preparing for this game, but not “This was a good year for us slowly made progress, and with crowd was on its feet again. By the time the 9:00 mark roled enough elements fell into place to build,” said Reid. After this a fade away 18-footer by Reid as the shot clock expired, momentum around, Washburn had extended for the Ichabods. One of the main building year, next year we should their lead to 65-57. Over the next aspects that troubled Washburn was see the finished product. shifted in Washburn’s favor. After the time out, Northeastern five minutes, Washburn scored Northeastern State’s senior guard, State made the inbound pass only only four points as opposed to No. 3 Bryton Hobbs. Adam Vlach, adam.vlach@ “Number three is their main guy. washburn.edu is a junior English to meet a full court press by the the Riverhawks who scored 12. pumped up Washburn team. As The result was a tied game at the They run their offense through and mass media major.
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Washburn has teamed with SALT to bring students and alumni a money-saving program that has an amazing amount of benefits that most people never knew they had. SALT helps students make better decisions with spending, saving and borrowing money. They can help graduating seniors paying off student loans or alumni out in the real world trying to balance a budget while paying for student loans. “SALT helps those with student loans, but it’s got so much more,” said Kayla Herl, a junior nursing major and SALT ambassador. SALT is also for those who have never taken out student loans, offering guidance on budgeting and saving. It shows how to set and achieve goals, and will even tell when a goal is not achievable in a given time span. As a promotion to get people aware of its benefits, SALT is running a contest, or “SALT War,” between different departments on the Washburn University and Washburn Tech campuses until April 14. At the end of the “war,” there will be four winners of $500 each. To enter the contest, students need to sign up for SALT; this only takes a few minutes. Then follow the rules to complete a lesson ensuring entry into the contest. There are 13 lessons which give 13 different chances
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per person to enter the contest for a $500 prize. Student ambassadors will be making their way around both campuses, walking around in SALT logo T-shirts during the contest. They will be involved in events and will have a lot of
information to dispense. They will also be passing out “swag” to students to help get the word out. “We hope to do some fun things,” said Nathaniel Higdon, senior biology and business major and an ambassador with SALT. SALT wants students to “Help
us help you show your SALT profile a little love. If you haven’t yet, just answer a few questions to get more tools, tips and articles made just for you and the financial issues that matter in your life.” “Don’t let the stress of school keep you from getting SALT
help,” said Herl. “Not only are you getting all the help, but you are entering these cool contests. It’s really worth it.” SALT has a list of all the scholarships from New York to California, including Topeka. They can show you what is out there for you and help you with the process. With no fees, SALT is better than free because it is a source of money. It gives access to a nationwide search for scholarships and gives you the information on which ones you can apply for. One woman actually paid off her student loans with the scholarships she received through help from SALT. This free advice is available 24/7 on their website. SALT gives one-on-one connections with a student loan expert who can help make the best decisions for students. SALT gives incentives and deals to cope with your current costs, including the cost of living. SALT was created by American Student Assistance, which has been around for 56 years. Their aim is to enable students and alumni to manage and repay debts. They equip students with money skills for life as they reduce their student loan debt.Visit www.asa. org for more information. Follow SALT on Facebook.com/ saltmoney or @SALT_money on Twitter. Cindy Rose, cynthia.rose@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.
Forensic comparative microscope hopeful addition for WU Michael McDonald WASHBURN REVIEW
As the groundbreaking day for the new science building draws closer, the forensic department looks to add a powerful learning device to the campus. To add to the trace microscope that Washburn already owns, sights are now set on a comparative microscope. The difference is that the trace microscope can analyze compounds in dirt, hair follicles and other evidence not seen by the naked eye, whereas the comparative microscope can compare bullets fired from weapons, and is able to determine what particular knife was used. “The idea is that when you shoot a gun, you’re going to leave small tool marks on the bullet so that way when we actually take a look, we can see the lands and the grooves in the bullet itself,” said Jake Kurth, senior technical sales representative at Leeds Forensic Systems, Inc. “A bullet is going to have twist to it, like a football. The rifle spins the bullet to increase accuracy and speed.” The marks, called lands and grooves, have a certain amount of
space between them that is specific to each gun class. An example is how a glock has a square firing pin, and every bullet fired out of a glock would have a square indention on the bullet case. “Let’s say there is a bur that is left behind by a specific weapon and is only caused by that weapon; this is an individual difference that we would need to use the microscope for,” said Kurth. The evidence compiled by comparison microscopes is solely used to determine what the murder weapon is. There are only a handful of college institutes that have a comparison microscope, with the majority of those located in law enforcement agencies. The reason why these microscopes are not more common in college forensic programs is unknown. One possibility could be pricing, considering they can range from $50,000 to $70,000. “We want our students to be able to graduate from these programs and be able to go to these law enforcement agencies and have background on the equipment being used,” said DeAnn Leach, lab supervisor. Washburn will begin construction on the new building very soon. The
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New Science: The science department is hoping to add a new forensic microsocope to their collection. addition of a microscope of this caliber would elevate Washburn’s forensics’ reputation, especially since there are very few colleges that have a comparison microscope.
“You can’t say ‘this is the weapon that killed him’ without doing some sort of comparative,” said Leach. “Maybe not this particular one, but something like this to be able to say
that this is definitely the gun or the weapon used.” Michael McDonald, michael. mcdonald@washburn.edu, is a freshman business major.
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Wednesday, March 5
Social Work Student Legislative Day: Washburn Room A. (8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) 150 Years of Teaching: Tools and Technology at Garvey Fine Arts Center/Mulvane. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) 3 Museum Exhibits: Mulvane Museum Gallery. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Sunday.) Softball vs. Ottawa University (Kan.): Washburn Softball Complex. (3 p.m.) Thursday, march 6
Cortney Immenschuh, BFA Sr. Art Exhibition, “In the Moment”: Washburn Art Building. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Leadership Challenge Event Training: at Washburn University - Memorial Union/ Stauffer Commons. (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.) Crane Observatory Open House: Washburn University - Stoffer Science Hall. (7:30 to 9 p.m.) Friday, march 7
Cortney Immenschuh, BFA Sr Art Exhibition, “In the Moment”: Washburn Art Building. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Softball vs. Missouri Western State University:Washburn Softball Complex. (Start Time: 2 p.m.) Women’s Tennis vs. Northeastern State University: Washburn Tennis Complex. (Start Time: 2:30 p.m.) Saturday, M ARCH 8
Women’s Tennis vs. University of Central Oklahoma: Washburn Tennis Complex. (10 a.m. ) Softball vs. Northwest Missouri State University: Washburn Softball Complex. (12 p.m.) Baseball at Missouri Western State University: Away. (1 p.m.) Men’s Tennis vs. Cameron University: Away. (2 p.m.)
Washburn campus police report
February 26
12:35—Information report/ medical call; Washburn Village; report taken: treated at scene: taken to hospital by AMR ambulance.
February 27
21:27—Information report; possible criminal activity; Living and Learning Center; report taken: Area checked: evidence of alcohol found: referred to dean of students.
February 28
12:00—Information report, possible criminal activity; Morgan Hall; report taken: Information received about possible criminal activity: Investigation continues.
15:10—Information report, possible criminal activity; Parking Lot 9; report taken: Sticky liquid poured on vehicle: no apparent permanent damage. 16:40—Theft, 60 days license tag; Parking Lot 9; report taken: no suspect(s) at this
time: investigation continues.
March 01
10:40—Information report; intrusion alarm; Memorial Union; report taken: Delay did not work: alarm cleared by employee.
March 03
13:06—Information report/ Assist outside agency; oncampus location; report taken: warrant arrest: individual taken to DOC by WUPD.
March 04
07:20—Information report; Intrusion alarm; Memorial Union; report taken: accidently set off by employee: alarm cleared.
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Unopposed WSGA candidates encourage more Washburn students to get involved
Adam Vlach
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Filing for WSGA candidacy closed at 5 p.m. Feb. 28. Juniors Cassie White and Randi McAfee are the sole team in the race for presidency and vice presidency. Both White and McAfee are long-time members of WSGA, both joined their freshman year in fall 2011. They have each served both both as senators and in executive positions. Currently, White is a senator and McAfee is the campus liaison. White and McAfee had originally planned on serving on WSGA during their senior year as senators. They made a last minute decision, however, and decided to run for office together the first week of February, announcing the decision as soon as filing for candidacy opened. No other students filed. Flyers advertising the upcoming WSGA elections went up around campus around Valentine’s Day, but still there was no competition for White and McAfee that week or the following. As time expired, the result was uncontested running mates. Even though now White and McAfee are guaranteed presidency and vice presidency, they were disappointed in how things worked
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out. “Having competition is great,” said White. She fears that without it, students will not be very engaged in the election this year. McAfee says she would have liked opposition as well. She believes it would be good for the Washburn community to have an active election season. Of course with no opposition, there will be no debates. In addition to the flyers, emails had been sent to student organizations and certain Facebook groups posted about the opportunity
to run for office. All that aside, White and McAfee both agreed that the lack of opposition is still primarily due to lack of awareness. This is something that White said she intends to address during her term. Current WSGA President Shelbie Konkel wants students to know that it is important for students from all groups on campus to pay attention to WSGA. “WSGA in the past has been comprised of a lot of great students, but all too often they represent the same groups of students, so there is not a diverse range of opinions
represented,” said Konkel. “The simple fact of the matter is that everyone has a stake in what WSGA does, because everyone pays into the activity fee, which WSGA is responsible for allocating.” Students around campus gave various reasons as to why they did not run for WSGA office. A lack of time was the most popular reason. Others said they had no desire to be in any position of office, they did not know how to sign up or they simply had never given the idea any thought. Though there was one common factor among all the students interviewed: none of them knew election season was here. Without having to spend time worrying about opposition, White and McAfee are focusing on what they will do to make Washburn the best they can and how to keep a situation such as this from happening again. White wants students to know that at Washburn, WSGA is here to serve the students, not the other way around. Incorporating student organizations with WSGA and boosting the organizations’ activity is a major point White and McAfee plan to hit.
Adam Vlach, adam.vlach@ washburn.edu is a junior English and mass media major.
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Advice for Students Q: How can I be motivated to get fit? A: I think the real question you should be asking yourself is why do you want to get fit? Is it because you don’t feel comfortable with the way you look? Do you want to be healthy and in shape? Or simply, is that just the type of person you are? Regardless of your reason, you need to figure out what is driving you to think you need to get fit. If it’s because you don’t feel comfortable with how you look, then by all means go for it. I’m a big believer that everyone is beautiful no matter what, but at the end of the day how you view yourself is all that truly matters. If getting fit will give you some kind
of self-esteem build, then create a schedule that will put you in the gym at least three times a week. This will make it to where you’re exercising but not going so hard on yourself. Overworking our bodies is never the answer. As college students, it’s really hard for us to find extra time to not only work out but also eat healthy. Planning your meals ahead and being prepared will save you money and a lot of calories. Have a protein bar and some fruit with you at hand to eat in between classes instead of going to the vending machines. By changing your “snacking” habits you’ll feel a difference in mood, which will in turn help get you to the gym. This is where the phrase “snack happy” comes into play.
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Another little thing you can do to stay healthy is grab a friend and walk around campus. It’s fun and you get to hang out with friends so you don’t feel as pressured as going to the gym. I wish I could say that I could give you a few simple words and you will always be motivated to get fit, but the reality is you have to do that yourself. It’s OK to skip some days at the gym and it’s OK to want to be there everyday. But it’s not OK for you to feel obligated to do it. Being fit is not a mental obligation. You have to want to do it otherwise it’s just going to feel like extra work for yourself. Think of why you want this for yourself and not anyone else, then figure out the how. Set up a realistic plan so you don’t set goals you can’t achieve. If you make them attainable every step of the way, you’ll feel like you’re accomplishing something, which will help you keep moving forward. And the best place to start is yourself. Of course, there is always the
What is your opinion about Russia now that the Olympics are over? By: Brian Ashley and Amanda Del Toro
“I don’t appreciate Russia destroying houses to put up the Olympic infrastructures and having stray dogs roaming the area trying to get back home.” Katelyn Meyer, sophomore, biology
Student Recreation and Wellness Center to help get you on that right track if you’re struggling to exercise at home. It is free for students and there are so many different physical activities you can do. All you have to do is find your comfort zone and have fun with it. Getting fit doesn’t have to be something that weighs you down. It can be something that you look forward to doing everyday.
Danielle Gillam, senior, English
“I dislike how Russia handled the events.”
“My opinion has gone down. They treated the reporters horribly and spied on them. The Olympics were the most expensive and there were still mistakes. Also, I don’t agree with the gay rights issue. I would have boycotted.”
“I thought that Sochi, Russia did a good job representing the 2014 winter Olympics. The theme reaching for dream was very inspiring and encouraged people to reach their dream.” Nathen Hollingshead, sophomore, accounting
Jennifer Brayton, graduate, teacher licensure certificate
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US political parties Putin’s Russia: Dark mirror for need more time-outs United States, part three of three Editorial Board
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A political party is an organization created for the purpose of winning campaign elections and then governing while in office. In our country, we have two main political parties that govern us. The U.S. political parties today, you could say are enemies. They are in a constant battle with one another, and the way they interact with one another is embarrassing. Political parties now represent a brand name. An example is when a voter does not know a candidate but votes for them based on their party affiliation. In 2012, an attendee of the Westboro Baptist Church ran for a seat on the state school board. Even with all of his beliefs, Jack Wu received many votes for this position even though he did not win. The main reason that he gained so many votes was because people who didn’t know him voted for him for his political party. The political parties should understand that each party has different ideas and that it is OK. They need to realize the need to work together and create some sort of compromise because it would be better for legislature to come up with something together and not push the ideologies of one party upon our nation. This country went several decades during the 20th century of working together. That is not the case today. The U.S. only has two dominate parties that govern. The primary factor that leads to the two parties is Duverger’s law. Duverger’s law applies when a country uses a single-member district electoral system, then you will get two parties. There are three reasons why we get two parties according to this law. The first reason is that candidates are not going to waste
their time and effort on a party if there are multiple parties running because they are unlikely to win. A candidate running for office rationally looks at the two strongest parties and chooses the one that represents what they believe in. Over time, this creates a two-party dominate system. The second reason is that supporters or activists say the same thing. They don’t want to waste their time, money and effort on a candidate that isn’t going to win. They choose one of the two dominant parties to support. The last reason is because of voters. Voters do not want to waste their vote. If there are several parties to chose from they are going to vote for the one most likely to win. Thus, they will choose from the two dominant parties. Over time, these three factors create two parties. There are other factors in the U.S. that prevent third parties from being created. There are state laws that make it hard for new parties to get access to the ballot. Each state has a different way of implementing this whether it is petitioning or having to win so many votes in an election to be on a ballot. Public financing of campaigns establishing a party is another factor. This prevents other parties from becoming popular because the two established political parties do not want more competition. Although it is OK to have two dominate political parties, the problem with our government is that it is bi-cameral. One party can control the House of Representatives and the other could control the Senate and that is why it is so hard to pass legislation. The two sides must compromise. Our two political parties are not working together, which is creating a need for a change in our political system.
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With the international exposure of Pussy Riot, the counter-protests and the controversy surrounding Russian policies intersecting as the world’s eyes fall on the Olympics in Sochi, Russia has become the stage for the global struggle for the civil rights of homosexuals. Vladimir Putin appears at the center of the controversy and, to the Western media, plays the role of a villain. In reality, Russia serves as a dark mirror for the United States. As Putin signed legislation that discriminates against homosexuals in Russia, a bill was drafted in Kansas that would allow discrimination against homosexuals on a religious basis. The same bill recently passed in Arizona. Critics of Putin’s Russia were quick to point out his connections with the Russian Orthodox Church, but the failure to separate church and state is also a reality in the United States. It is necessary to try and avoid ethnocentric views of Russian society that assume Russians are enthusiastic to celebrate gay bashing. The Russian policy is an attempt to protect Russian youth from being exposed to outside ideas about sexuality that conservative Russians find threatening to their values. Most individuals in any society do not relish in the idea of oppressing others; that would be an inaccurate assessment of the reality. The danger in viewing Russian policies in such a manner is that it leads to misinformation about how discrimination takes root. Most groups that create discriminatory policies do not view themselves as oppressing anyone, but rather as protecting themselves. In a similar manner the legislators of Kansas created the bill that would allow discrimination against homosexuals as way of allowing individuals to reject services if it
offended their religious beliefs. It is necessary to understand that the Russians are not evil, neither are Kansans who support the potential law. Understanding discrimination is difficult, as it requires an effort to abandon preconceptions that vilify others’ groups. Vilifying Russians seems to be a lingering side effect of the Cold War, but the reality is that the Russian Federation is not the Soviet Union, and Putin is not Josef Stalin. It may not be accurate to state that Putin is more prejudiced against homosexuals than some conservative politicians in the United States. “If you want my personal attitude, I would tell you that I don’t care about a person’s orientation and I myself know some people who are gay. We are on friendly terms. I’m not prejudiced in any way,” said Putin in a 2011 interview with Andrew Marr of the BBC. The goal of the Russian law against homosexual propaganda to minors is to protect Russian youth from being exposed to nontraditional values about sexuality. This is directly mirrored in politics in the United States. “This is a very serious matter, because it is our children who are the prize for this community. They are specifically targeting our children,”
said Michele Bachmann, a senator from Minnesota, on gay community and same-sex marriage in a 2004 radio interview. Most of the criticisms of Putin can be found in the politics of the United States as well. Putin’s ties to oligarchs could be compared to the ties politicians like Mitt Romney or Dick Cheney have to corporations. Putin’s rise from the KGB to politics can be compared to George H.W. Bush’s rise from director of the CIA. Accusations of tampering with the democratic process can be seen both with Putin’s third term and with in the 2000 Florida ballot controversy in the United States. Putin is a target for criticisms, but the discriminatory policies targeting homosexuals can also be observed in the United States. Between the Sochi Olympics and Pussy Riot as a media magnet, the spotlight has been placed on Russia. The struggle for homosexuals to have civil rights is an ongoing international struggle, and though Russia is the most visible battleground, the United States is not free of controversy. It is necessary to avoid ethnocentric views of other cultures in international news stories. It leads to a misunderstanding of both the other group and our own issues. It is easy to look at another group and cathartically criticize them for the faults that remain unresolved in our own society. The reality is that the Cold War has ended and there is no longer a need to perceive Russians as a threat to Americans. Reducing Russians to villains is analogous to reducing other Kansans to villains, which does not help foster progress in a changing world. (Article written before Russia mobilized troops to Ukraine.) Patrick Barry, patrick.barry@ washburn.edu, is a senior anthropology major.
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Not a Sound: (Above) White Concert Hall hosts the Kansas Silent Film Festival this past weekend. The silent films were accompanied by an organist who improvised the music as the movie played. (Far right) Charlie Chaplin is one of the most famous actors from the era of silent films. His humor still inspires performers today.
Crowds hush as silent films speak volumes Scott Stormann
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The Kansas Silent Film Festival, founded by Jim Rhodes and James McShane of Topeka and Shawnee County Public Libraries, hosted their 18th annual festival at White Concert Hall. Fans flocked from near and far to partake in the activities
and remember the times. “You gotta like films, but it’s different from what we have now,” said Marty Schill. “Technology is moving so fast and in so many things, with the tablets and the iPhones. There’s more of a human quality to silent films.” The festival showed movies such as “Modern Times” with Charlie Chaplin, and “The Patsy” with Marion Davies. They even showed older animated films like “Charlie on the Windmill” from 1916. The stage was set with an organ, a special effects set that was manually operated and a giant screen behind them. The festival is even able to keep movies on film reels, mainly 16 millimeter. Films are also made on 8-, 16-, 35- and 75-millimeter film. With the transition into the digital age, silent films, which were cherished by many, have the opportunity to be shared by the masses and stored for future generations to
treasure. The first movie was made in the late 1870s and the oldest surviving film is titled “Louis Le Prince” in 1888. That filmed marked the beginning of the “Silent Era,” which lasted from the 1890s to the last 1920s. More than 50 percent of the silent films made have been lost or destroyed. The “Silent Era” ended in 1937 with the introduction of “talkies.” Talkies (movies with voice recordings) started in 1927 and after 10 years, silent movie production stopped. The short time spent with silent films gave a rich understanding of the times and social standards that were lived by. “Silent films were made in a purer time,” said Anita Schill, silent film fan. “Ladies were treated like ladies and gentlemen acted like gentlemen, and the language was very limited, not like the
language you have in the movies nowadays. It was a purer time.” Some upcoming events will include the 11th annual Safari Days April 25-26 in Chanute, Kan., and the Godzilla and Friends Festival VIII May 2 and 3 in Henderson Room 110. For a complete list of upcoming events
and information visit www. kssilentfilmfest.org.
Scott Stormann, scott.stormann, is a freshman mass media major.
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One and done, women end season with MIAA loss
Kara Protasio
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The Washburn women’s basketball team got off to a slow start in the first half against Southwest Baptist University in their first round of the MIAA tournament. This resulted in an upset with the Ichabods as the No. 6 seed and Southwest Baptist the No. 11 seed with a 73-85 loss. “It doesn’t feel real. It still feels like we have practice tomorrow,” said Dana Channel, junior guard and starter for the game. “We shouldn’t be going and losing in our home court in our last game.” In the first half of the game, the Bods trailed behind the Bearcats who had a couple double-digit runs to put them well ahead of Washburn. The Ichabods did answer back with a 9-0 run, but the Bearcats kept them from getting within reach of taking the lead. The Bods were missing their starting forward Brittney Lynch, who was out of the game due to a concussion. Without Lynch in the game, the team was missing out on some inside shots. “You’re always disappointed when you can see 32 score five 3-pointers in one half,” said Ron McHenry, head coach. “You should be able to talk and find out where she is at. You know it hurts when you don’t have Brittney in there because Brittney can communicate and cover the inside. That helps us get to the outside shooter.” The Bearcats made 54 percent of the field goals and 53 percent of the 3-pointers compared to the Bods’ 41 percent of field goals and only
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Not Quite: Despite an impressive turn around in the second half, the Bods still fell short. Their 2014 season ended in the first round of the MIAA tournament. 26 percent of 3-pointers. SBU’s top scorer for the first half was Brook Ducan, who was wide open and scored five 3-pointers. Taylor Ignoto was Washburn’s leading scorer with 19 points. The first half ended with Washburn women down 17 points. The second half the Ichabods attempted to come back from SBU’s strong lead. However, the Bearcats had a response to almost every score from Washburn, never
letting the Bods come closer than nine points. In the end the Bods only shot 36 percent from the field. “We shot 36 percent and it’s hard to win a game when you shoot that percentage. We were struggling inside. When you don’t make inside plays, your percentage is always going to be bad,” said McHenry Ignoto ended the night with 21 points. Casyn Buchman scored 17 points during the game. Honor Duvall also scored 13 points from
off the bench. Lynch earned third team allconference as well as all-defensive team in the All-MIAA team and Buchman earned second team all-conference. The women’s basketball team finished the season overall with a 16-11 record. The Bearcats will continue on to play Pittsburg State University, who is on a 12-game winning streak in the quarterfinals of the MIAA tournament Thursday.
“There were times during the season when we just didn’t seem like we wanted it as much as we should have,” said Channel. “We did have a lot of good fights, but all of them just weren’t there and hopefully that will teach us for next time that we need to fight every single game and keep our heads up.” Kara Protasio, kara.protasio@ washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major. Photos by Michael McDonald
All on the Court: The Bods put up a hard fight against the Southwest Baptist University Bearcats, but it was not enough to pull a win. The game ended with a score of 73-85.
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Moore back despite early setbacks Adam Vlach
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The journey at Washburn has not been an easy ride for Vershon Moore the junior running back. After playing only one season of football in his life, the quarterback from Midwest City, Okla., was recruited to play at the collegiate level by Pittsburgh University, Washburn, Emporia State and other small schools. It was then Washburn Coach Chris Brown, who currently coaches at Fort Hays State, that ultimately tipped the scale for Moore when he was weighing his options. It is indisputable that Brown had a positive influence on Moore, but there would be another coach who would make a much larger impact. Moore started his college career as a physical education major and had two consecutive football seasons as a running back, putting up incredible stats. However, the 2011 involvement in a bank robbery led to Moore’s sentencing to over two years in jail. He felt he had lost everything he cared about in his life, football being one of the most valued aspects. For most people and most programs this would be true, but Moore is not most people, and Washburn University football is not most programs. After Moore’s release in 2013,
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Beast Mode: Washburn quarterback Vershon Moore powers his way through University of Central Oklahoma’s defense. Moore is known for his checkered background, but is now a criminal justice major at Washburn. Coach Craig Schurig took the initiative in giving Moore his life back. “Coach Schurig stuck with me through thick and thin,” said Moore. “He was willing to give a guy a second chance.” Saying football had a deeper meaning to Moore would be an understatement. Moore says football was something he lived for, and Schurig’s understanding and faith in him, despite past
mistakes, gave him a second chance to be around friends and family. Moore is now a criminal justice major. Anyone who speaks to him on the matter would know he is very passionate about his new path. He wants to focus on helping the youth, possibly working in juvenile corrections. From his experience, Moore will be able to reach troubled adolescents on a level that very few others could.
Moore also has hopes of being a motivational speaker. This coming fall will be Moore’s final season. If the pattern of his stats continues, Moore will break the all-time school record for most rushing yards. Moore says that even if he does break the record, when he looks back on his football career 20 years from now, it won’t be the record h e ’ l l
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Rianin Bowser grew up playing soccer in Overland Park, Kan., and after having dreams of playing in the National League stripped away with a third knee injury, Bowser now has the determination of an Olympic athlete to never give up and get back in the game. “A lot of motivation came from the girls on the team,” said Bowser. “We had eight surgeries, four ACLs this season, so we all are in the training room together pushing each other.” Despite all of the Ichabods’ injuries last season, they still managed to go 9-9-2. Caysie Beetley led the team with 14 goals scored. Beetley played 993 minutes for the 2013 season. Bowser played 57 minutes before sustaining her consecutive, and most recent, injury. Bowser began playing soccer when she was 4 years old. While
once having dreams of playing in the National League when she got older, she is now happy just to have the opportunity to play at all. Bowser’s senior year in high school marked the beginning of the three consecutive knee injuries. The first was a torn meniscus in her left knee, followed by a torn ACL just four months later, causing her to start her college experience as an injured redshirt with a year and a half road to recovery. The 2013 season marked the first game she played during her college career. After four games, in November, she sustained an ACL/MCL tear in her right knee. Bowser puts off an enormous positive energy with the undertone of a wounded gladiator, hurt more by the fact she can’t get in the arena with her team, yet she still manages to keep an upbeat attitude and high hopes for the future. “We have really good leadership, we had a girl who tore both of her ACLs last year, and I
looked up to her because she just powered through it,” said Bowser. “This was her last season, but if she can go through all of that then I can push too, out of respect for the team and the seniors and all that they have put into it. The team is really close... that’s what pushes me to try to get back and help them out... Hopefully I’ll be able to start practicing with them again in a few months.” Regardless of what life throws at her, she still continues to give the world more than what the world has given her. Whether it be team spirit, the love of the game or finding a career that helps others who are struggling. Bowser is someone who has so much to give, and everyone can draw hope and inspiration from her. Michael McDonald, michael. mcdonald@washburn.edu, is a freshman business major.
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remember. It will be his second chance. Both Moore and Schurig expressed how close they have become. Schurig knew that Moore’s past was a mistake, not a flaw in character. Schurig says that Moore had outstanding character that was visible since the day he arrived at Washburn. Moore will graduate leaving Washburn, and new players will come and go over the years, but the impact Schurig has made in Moore’s life will affect the both of them forever. Moore has learned more than can be put into words over his college career, but he has one message he says to people now and will continue to tell others for the rest of his life. “Take advantage of the opportunities in front of you, because tomorrow’s not a promise,” said Moore. Adam Vlach, adam.vlach@ washburn.edu is a junior English and mass media major.
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Gluten-free students struggle for options Jacqui Savage
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Washburn University foodservice offers limited choices to students who have celiac disease or those who are sensitive to gluten. some students find it frustrating there aren’t more options available to them and want to see changes. “The gluten-free options that the Union offers to students who have celiac disease or sensitivity to gluten are absolutely awful,” said Sara Escandon, a sophomore social work major. According to Psychiatric Quarterly, celiac disease is an immune-meditated disease dependent on gluten (a protein present in wheat, rye or barley) that occurs in about 1 percent of the population and is generally characterized by gastrointestinal complaints. As of right now, the cafeteria offers salad, gluten-free bread, pizza crust and fries. Escandon says her favorite option is the salad but doesn’t like the fact they changed the rules on how a student can order. Students used to be able to get a salad with anything on it, but now they limit the type of meats and cheese that is allowed unless you pay extra. “I’m fed up paying extra all the time. I have a budget just the same as the next kid, but what costs him $5 costs me double and it’s not fair to discriminate against those of us who have a legitimate disease because it is ‘inconvenient,’” said Escandon. Some gluten-free foods students would like to have are pasta, salad dressing, a potato bar, tacos, stirfry, roast and fried chicken, but they need to know there won’t be a chance of cross-contamination. They also feel it’s important to have a list of ingredients available to read so they know what they are putting in their body, and a schedule of when these options are sold so they know when to make a trip to the union.
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Hunger pains: Students with gluten sensitivity and/or ceilac disease have difficulty eating at Memorial Union. Even the “gluten free food” has a high risk of cross-contamination which can be equally devastating to their stomachs. According to Rachel Begun, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (via the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website), even a microscopic amount of gluten can cause a reaction and damage to the intestines. Devrin Forte, a worker in the Union cafeteria, says he used to
work at the Topeka Natural Food Co-op for 10 years where he ordered the groceries and dealt with special diets, so he knows the needs of gluten-free students. “We have several gluten-free students who come in. I’d like to see more options available to them,” said Forte.
The food service workers realize it is frustrating for students with the disease to eat from the cafeteria but aren’t sure what the future holds for what they will serve. “They’re trying to find other ways for our gluten-free students. They are trying to think of other things they can create to serve for
our gluten-free students but I have no idea at this moment,” said Alicia Cady, a food service worker.
Jacqui Savage, jacqueline. savage@washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.
Table Talk: Dining out course being offered at Washburn Märtha Custis
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Thomas Averill, an English professor and Kelly Erby, a history professor, have been cooking up something Washburn this semester. Created by of the two professors, a new course is being offered, dining out in history literature and film.” The evolution of this course, which involves both intrigue and bribery, began 3 years ago when Erby was interviewing at Washburn University. As part of a playing chip
to encourage her services, Erby was whisked to Averill’s office when it became known that they both shared a common interest in food, and the history and meaning of dining out in particular. The course is one of the results Averill says is “the widening of the nets in both of our disciplines as to what can be studied, and what can be revealed from those studies.” Over a period of 3 years, both Averill and Erby have planned the course and are happy to finally be able to teach it this semester.
Why do we dine out? What is the difference between eating out and dining out? When did we even start eating outside of the home? These are just a few of the many questions that are pondered and explored in the dining out course. The context of the class is drawn from a mixture of historical articles, film and fiction, including the novel “Secrets of the Tsil Cafe” written by Averill himself. The materials are supported by generous open discussion and the assignments include food journals,
reflective papers and coercive eating out at variously themed restaurants. The idea behind the homework, Averill and Erby explain, is for the students to gain a deeper understanding of their personal dining experiences, and apply that understanding to the world around them. The goal of the course is “to get the students to think more about everyday experiences.” By doing this, they hope that students will analyze their surroundings and actions more,
and have retrospective thoughts about the various experiences they encounter in daily life. “The best education changes the way you look and view world,” said Averill. That is just what he and Erby hope will be the doggy bag the students carry away from this new course. Märtha Custis, martha.custis@ washburn.edu, is a senior English major.
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Australian drinking game becomes new social craze leaving five dead
Patrick Barry
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A new online drinking game has finally made it to the United States. The game is called Neknominating and has already resulted in at least five reported deaths in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The idea of the game is to film oneself drinking a pint of alcohol, originally beer, as fast as possible and posting the video on a social media sight. The next step of the game is to nominate at least one or two friends to do the same within 24 hours. The game is thought to have started in Perth, Australia. It began as a simple beer drinking challenge and has since evolved to more elaborate spectacles and stronger spirits. The game became extraordinarily popular in Australia among the youth. Bob Hawke, former prime minister of Australia, can be seen downing beer in online videos at rugby games. Hawke used to hold a world record in beer consumption. He consumed a yard (approximately 1.4 liters) of beer
in 11 seconds. The 85-year-old Hawke still manages to down a pint in less than 10 seconds. Hawke can be seen “sculling” a beer on YouTube at www.youtube. com/watch?v=2Hy3eU7eJZ4. At 83, Hawke was recorded consuming a full pint in 6.8 seconds. From Australia the game spread to the United Kingdom. The game quickly evolved from a simple beer drinking challenge to a more elaborate game of escalating stunts and bizarre cocktails served in large proportions. Rebecca Dagley, a 19-year-old resident of the U.K., posted a video of herself consuming a can of Stella Artois while stripping down to her underwear in a crowded supermarket. By the time the game spread from the U.K. to Ireland, it had started leading to the deaths of some participants. Johnny Byrne, a 19-year-old, died as the result of his elaborate video. Byrne consumed at least three different types of spirits before leaping into a swollen river in the Irish countryside where he drowned. “It’s a practice that we are very
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concerned about. Irish people have a propensity to drink a lot and very quickly -- and w e are worried that this game could
exacerbate this,” said Fionnuala Sheehan, chief executive of the Mature Enjoyment of Alcohol in Society. “In particular, it’s a concern that the posting of the images could appeal
to and be taken up by vulnerable younger drinkers.” While the game continues to escalate and stir controversy, it has arrived in the United States. The videos have become more extreme with participants drinking while engaged in extreme activities like skiing, doing handstands or drinking from a toilet bowl full of hard liquor. The contents of the pint have evolved from beer to hard liquor and bizarre ingredients such as engine oil. Lawmakers in numerous countries have raised concern about the game. Pressure has been put on Facebook to remove the game from their site. Facebook issued in an official statement: “We do not tolerate content which is directly harmful, for example bullying, but behavior which some people may find offensive or controversial is not always necessarily against our rules.” Many critics argue that simply removing Neknominations from Facebook will not solve the issue. “You’re really not able to stop
this drinking game because even if you take it offline, it can still be played,” said Cassidy Bristol, a senior psychology major. John Paul, professor of sociolgy, and several critics of the drinking game emphasized that the danger of the game is found in a lack of education about the dangers of alcohol. “We treat alcohol like a game,” said Paul. “It’s so woven into the fabric of who we are. We’re not socialized properly in terms of drinking alcohol.” There are many aspects of the game that send mixed messages. It is difficult to condemn fast beer consumption in Australia when the former prime minister is on television downing pints to the applause of a crowd. “You could highlight the failed policy of the war on drugs,” said Paul. “Educating youth to ‘just say no’ has apparently not stopped binge drinking among adolescents.”
Patrick Barry, patrick.barry@ washburn.edu, is a senior anthropology major.