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Volume 140, Issue 22
March 26, 2014
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PHELPS LEAVES BEHIND INFAMOUS LEGACY IN TOPEKA
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Future of Westboro Church in question following leader’s death
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Page 2: Chartwells, Washburn campus dining service, received a record number of healthcode violations.
Sports
Page 5: Ichabod men and women’s tennis compete in Florida. The Women’s team won two of their three matches, while the Men’s finished the week ranking No. 31.
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Pages 6 and 7: Over spring break, Washburn students traveled to South Padre Island, Texas, to help better sea turtles’ environment.
Fred Phelps, founder of the Westboro Baptist Church, died of natural causes at 11:15 p.m., March 15 in hospice care. He was 84 years old. According to his son, Nathan Phelps, his father had been excommunicated from the church, he founded prior to his death. Phelps was one of the most wellknown residents of Topeka and has left an infamous legacy for his crusade against the LGBTQ community. Some argued that his crusade, while negative, brought positive outcomes to Topeka. “I think that they [Westboro Baptist Church] forced Topeka first to look seriously at our intolerances and our prejudices and confront them and for some people to act and to change.” Phelps was born in Meridian, Miss., and originally planned to attend West Point before a sermon at a Methodist revival ceremony caused him to devote his life to religion. He founded the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan. in 1955. His first major campaigns against homosexuals were aimed at Gage Park, where homosexuals allegedly gathered. Phelps and his followers gained national attention in 1998 for their protests of Matthew Shepard’s funeral. Shepard, a student, was tortured and beaten to death outside of Laramie, Wyo., for being homosexual. Phelps’ protest gained media attention and sparked counter protests. Phelps also protested outside the trial of the two young men who murdered Shepard. Phelps and his followers started to protest military funerals in the wake of September 11, 2001. The church claimed that God killed the soldiers for supporting a nation that condoned homosexuality. In 2001 the U.S.
Supreme Court upheld Phelps and his followers’ constitutional right to picket the funerals of soldiers on free speech grounds. Phelps’ policy of protesting military funerals created solidarity in opposition to his cause between different groups. “At some level the Phelps have been the best thing for gay activists and gay rights in terms of allowing the solidification of the unification of partners in rejection to what the Phelps stood for,” said John Paul, professor of sociology. The Westboro Baptist Church became famous for protests that shocked and offended many. There were numerous negative responses from Americans who were hurt by the Phelps’ crusade. Although Phelps’ methods and methodology were seen as appalling to many, he and his church operated within the law. Phelps and his family had extensive legal experience.
Phelps earned a law degree from Washburn University School of Law in 1964. He became known for his work in civil rights cases in Kansas. He represented black clients in discrimination lawsuits. For years he was recognized for his contributions in the struggle for civil rights in Kansas. The Kansas Board of Law Examiners filed a complaint November 8, 1977 against Phelps for his conduct in a lawsuit against
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Legacy of Hate: The Westboro Baptist Church is the legacy of Fred Phelps. He founded the church in 1955. a court reporter named Carolene him of being the antichrist and focus Brady. He declared her a hostile heavily on his African heritage. This witness, accused her of sexual new content appears contradictory, perversions and of being a “slut.” given Phelps’ past activism for Phelps was disbarred July 20, African American civil rights. 1979, the result of his breach in Such evidence sparked professional ethics. speculations about a change in In 1989 Phelps surrendered his the church’s leadership. Nathan license to practice law in federal Phelps’ claim that his father was courts as the result of additional excommunicated prior to his death disciplinary complaints from U.S. fits with the question of who now District Court judges. controls the church? In recent years Phelps was not Steve Drain, a documentary often seen at the protests, thought by filmmaker who is one of the few not many to be due to his age; however, descended from Phelps, has acted as many critics and academics noted a the spokesperson of the church in change in the church’s agenda. What the wake of Phelps’ death. was once a myopic and focused “Westboro Baptist is going to campaign against the LGBTQ continue; what they do and how community seemed to devolve they do it remains to be seen,” said into a less unified crusade against Morse. “No matter what, there is a anyone outside the Westboro Baptist family that is in mourning and we Church. The group’s website, www. have to honor and respect that.” godhatesfags.com, branched out to Phelps’ death has brought target new groups. renewed interest in his life, which Some individuals speculated that is as complicated as it is infamous. Phelps was no longer in control of his His legacy can be seen as spreading church based on the deviation from hate, uniting various groups against his original crusade. His daughter his message or in the future of the Shirley Phelps-Roper appeared to be church he founded. Regardless of the head of the church as the most how he is remembered it is unlikely outspoken member in their recent he will be forgotten. campaigns. The church’s campaigns against Patrick Barry, patrick.barry@ Obama contain passages that accuse washburn.edu, is a senior anthropology major.
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March 26, 2014
Chartwells faces health code violations
Adam Vlach
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Only one month after Washburn students returned for the 2013 fall semester and found increased prices on cafeteria food, the Kansas Department of Agriculture cited Chartwells, the sole provider of Washburn’s cafeteria food, Sept. 20 with 10 critical health code violations. Critical health code violations are divided into two categories: Priority and Priority Foundation. Priority violations are the more serious of the two, but both categories are taken very seriously. As for the Priority violations, an employee discarded gloves covered in raw egg and put on new gloves without washing their hands and then proceeded to handle cooked food. Rice was then found in a
pan in the walk-in cooler with no date marked on it. The employer in charge could not say when the rice had been cooked. Three cooked meat items and cut lettuce were being stored in the walk-in cooler with expiration dates labeled for early to mid-November, almost a month and a half after original preparation. Cooked meat items are only allowed to be kept for seven days after being cooked. Expired meat can lead to food poisoning. It is not just the meat products that were being handled incorrectly, though. Vegetables and other produce were being washed below the rim of a directly plumbed food prep sink as opposed to being held over the sink while washing the produce. The remaining six violations were Priority Foundation violations.
These included three hand washing violations, a knife with dried debris placed between two containers on the salad bar, pre-wrapped cookies without allergy warnings and broken and cracked plastic containers in the salad area. Daniel Minton, junior biology major, says he was surprised that there were so many violations. He believes that with so many people depending on food from the cafeteria, especially those students whom Washburn requires to buy a multi-thousand dollar meal plan, a company would enforce strict food safety policies. According to the KDA’s official report, it gives establishments 10 days to correct the violations. This was not done however, and a notice of non-compliance was issued. Consequences of non-compliance
can include an embargo of the food with which the violations were associated, revocation of license, or possibly closure of establishment. Ultimately, however, none of those penalties were enforced. The KDA just required a follow-up inspection which took place Jan. 21. All previous violations had been corrected, though Chartwells was cited with one new critical violation. Chartwells has provided food services to Washburn since 2006. “The health and safety of our guests is always Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services’ highest priority,” said Adam Cordova, director of dining services. “Upon learning of the circumstances, Chartwells took immediate action to eradicate [the] issues. Chartwells is working closely with the University in support of both corrective efforts
as well as proactive measures to ensure that such instances do not occur again.” Chartwells has never had more than four critical violations in a single inspection until this incident. Cordova is proud to be partnered with Washburn. After being informed of this inspection, however, students like Minton are not as happy. “With the prices we’re paying, I think we deserve food that doesn’t violate 10 health codes,” said Colin Moriarty, senior math major. There is frustration on all sides, but both Washburn and Chartwells have assured that something like this will not happen again.
Adam Vlach, adam.vlach@ washburn.edu is a junior English and mass media major.
Red Bus Project hopes to bring global awareness of orphans Chloe Mooradian
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Double decker busses aren’t just for the Brits anymore. Next week, a red bus will roll onto Washburn’s campus. The bus has been transformed into a thrift store on wheels, with clothes, shoes and accessories inside. The money from the purchases that students make goes to support orphans worldwide. Washburn students are encouraged to stop by, shop and make a difference in the lives of orphans and their adoptive families. The mission of the Red Bus Project is as unique as the vehicle itself. The project was started on March 12, 2012 as a creative opportunity for college students to get involved in solving the global crisis surrounding orphaned children. Since its foundation, the bus has pulled into over 60 college campuses and raised more than $50,000 to aid families working to adopt children through Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman’s foundation, Show Hope. Show Hope has successfully helped over 3,500 orphan children into the arms of loving families in 50 countries.
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For the Kids: The Red Bus Project, founded by Steven Curtis Chapman, is visiting Washburn during the week after spring break. The red bus has been converted into a thrift store and all proceeds benefit orphans around the world. Chase Sachs, president of Washburn’s Christian Challenge is excited about this unique opportunity for students to give back. “Christian Challenge has lately been looking for new innovative ideas on how to serve,” Tyler Powell, a Christian Challenge staff member, introduced the idea to the campus group. “We decided to support the
initiative. Not only is it a worthy cause to support, but we hope that it serves as inspiration to other students who are looking for new and original ways of supporting causes,” said Sachs. The impact of the Red Bus Project doesn’t stop when the bus pulls out of the parking lot. The goal of the Red Bus Project is to have students actively involved in advocating for orphan children. Almost every
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campus that the bus has stopped at now has a student advocate program. The goal of this campus presence is for students to “discover their own Red Bus” – or ways that they can locally raise awareness for orphans with innovative ideas of their own. When the bus pulls on campus, students will find thrift store finds and feel confident in the knowledge that the money from every purchase goes to a greater cause.
Kelsey Donaldson, a student at Washburn who has been involved with Christian Challenge since 2012, explained more about the Red Bus Project. “This is such a simple concept and easy to get involved, whether it is a one-time purchase, a one-time donation or continued support by staying plugged in to all that Red Bus Project is doing, but makes such an immense impact on lives of orphans throughout the world. WU campus can have an impact.” To find out more about donating items for the bus, shopping on the bus and how to get involved with Christian Challenge, stop by the tables they will have in the Student Union March 31 through April 2. Find the red bus parked in the circle drive outside Mabee Library on April 3rd. All proceeds from the Red Bus Project go directly to the Show Hope ministry.
Chloe Mooridian, chloe. mooridian@washburn.edu, is a sophomore English major.
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Wednesday, March 26
Asha Rae Slack BFA Sr Exhibition: Washburn University Art Building. (8a.m. to 5p.m.) Julian Jenkins, BFA Sr. Art Exhibition, “Exploration:” Washburn University Art Building. (8a.m. to 5p.m.) Washburn’s Bowl for Kid’s Sake: Location TBD (8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.) Top of the Tower with Alan Bearman: Away. (12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) Thursday, march 27
Economics Breakfast: Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. (7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.) Grad Fair: Washburn Room A. (9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Contemporary Reflections: Brown v. Board After Sixty Years “Teach Your Children Well:” Shane Evans’ Images of African American Resistance Art for Social Change: Mulvane Museum Gallery. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Men’s Tennis vs. Ouachita Baptist University: (TBD) Practical Nursing Open House: Washburn Tech. (3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) Friday, march 28
Softball at Emporia State University: Emporia Complex. (4 p.m.) Julian Jenkins, BFA Sr. Art Exhibition, “Exploration”: Washburn University Art. Saturday, M ARCH 29
Baseball vs. Northwest Missouri State University: Falley Field. (1 p.m.) Softball vs. Emporia State University: at Washburn Softball Complex. (1 p.m.) Baseball vs. Northwest Missouri State University: at Falley Field. (3 p.m.)
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Washburn campus police report March 17
07:10—Information report; Intrusion alarm; Memorial Union; Report taken: accidently set off by employee: Alarm cleared. March 18 07:58—Burglary/theft/ criminal damage to vehicles; Facility Services; Report taken: Suspect found on video; Investigation continues.
March 19
21:08—Information report,
Criminal trespass; Parking Lot 10; Report taken: 1 citation for criminal trespass: Escorted from campus.
March 21
14:21—Information report Fire Alarm; Living Learning Center; Report taken: Probable cause burned food: Alarm cleared and reset.
March 22
18:58—Information report Assist outside Agency; Facility Servies; Report taken:
Individual contacted & told to have no contact with RP.
March 24
08:30—Information report Harassment; Morgan Hall; Report taken: Individual contacted & told have no contact with RP. 13:23—Information report Notice to leave; Department of Corrections; Report taken: Notice to leave served ind. To be arrested if on campus.
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00:40— Theft Motor Vehicle; Parking Lot 6; Report taken. Investigation into the vehicle theft continues.
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WU helps fund passions with scholarships Tyler Christman
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A Kansas resident enrolled in 15 hours of credit at Washburn pays $3,555 in tuition alone. One way Washburn can help is by providing a variety of scholarships for students. Different departments have scholarships available to students, and within those departments each has their own set of requirements and guidelines. In the English department, there are no applications for scholarships.The scholarships are GPA based and decided on each year. “In the English department, we have a variety of endowment funds that generate monies for English Scholarships,” said Tom Averill, writer-in-residence and professor of English. “A committee of us sits down each spring to take a look at our majors. Anyone with at least 12 hours is rated by English GPA, then overall GPA, and we give most to those with English 4.0, then a second tier of 3.75 and above, then a third at 3.5 and above,” said Averill. Students in the English department who are student teaching can also receive help because they aren’t supposed to work while student teaching. Once candidates have been selected
for all the scholarships within the department they receive a letter notifying them that they have been awarded and ask them to except it. The history department has around 12 scholarships available to its students each spring. The deadline for these scholarships is in February. “Some of the scholarships have specific guidelines, like those going into teaching,” said Tom Prasch, chair/professor of History. “We do single process, so students don’t apply to all different scholarships. they just do one form.” This year, of the 12 scholarships available the history department received more than 30 applicants. Another scholarship opportunity that students may be unaware of is Learning in the Community. The center for community and civic engagement at Washburn gives away approximately 100 scholarships each year. All of the scholarships are service-based. “We have two main scholarships that we give to students,” said Kristine Hart, associate director of Learning in the Community. “The first one is with our program called the Literacy Education Action Program, and we call it LEAP for short.” Through this program students do academic mentoring in after school programs with kids from kindergarten to 12th grade
depending on the student’s area of interest. They commit to doing 300 hours in a calendar year. When broken down, 300 hours is roughly six hours a week. This program is available in the summer allowing many students to finish within the academic year. “Once they complete the 300 hours, they get an education award of $1,175 that they can use for any educational expense, such as tuition or books. Study abroad is also considered an education expense at Washburn and it can also be used toward student loans,” said Hart. If a student is eligible and awarded federal work study, they can be paid $7.25 an hour for the amount of hours they are completing for the scholarship. So a student would get a biweekly paycheck in addition to the scholarship. “The organization that gives us these scholarships for the LEAP program, gives us generally 50 to give away, anywhere from 50 to 60.” said Hart. Going into August there will be 50-60 new scholarships to be given out and applications for these scholarships are being taken through the summer. The second scholarship available through LinC is the Bonner Leader Program. In this program students are required to make a 3-year commitment up front. “That’s because it is not only a
community service scholarship, but it’s also leadership development and university honor program,” said Hart. Students are matched in the community with an organization that either meets their academic or professional goals or something that they are really passionate about. “I almost guarantee that if someone has a passion for something, or has a real interest and wants to get hands on experience that can go on a resume then this a great opportunity,” said Hart. This program requires students to complete 450 hours in a calendar year, which is around eight hours a week. With the Bonner Leader Program a student can receive a scholarship of $1,468 and again receive $7.25 an hour if eligible for federal work study. Applications are now being accepted for the program and anywhere from 15-20 will be available. “If we can get the word out and find those great students on campus that could also use some extra money to pay for college, while getting some real good hands on experience, that would be great. I am more than happy to give away all our scholarships,” said Hart. Tyler Christman, tyler. christman@washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.
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From military to jazz: WU sax man
Annastasia Glover
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Craig Treinen, director of jazz studies and applied saxophone at Washburn University, was born in Topeka, Kan. He is also a descendant of the original Pottawatomie Native Americans. As a kid, Treinen was an athlete, playing many sports including football, baseball and track. Despite his physical prowess, however, Treinen decided against an athletic career path in favor of music education. “I had always enjoyed my music.
It was my passion; what I loved,” said Treinen. “But it was really my music teachers who convinced me to make a career of music. They are the ones who influenced me to share my passion with others.” With this life-changing influence, Treinen went on to become a member of the United States Air Force Band. “As professional musicians we were expected to practice at least six hours a day, travel 200 days out of the year and perform in as many as five different ensembles,” said Treinen. Despite these expectations,
Treinen described his experience in the Air Force as one rife with success and adventure. “It was really fun,” said Treinen. “Really fun…and really hard.” He elaborates by explaining how he played lead alto saxophone in both the jazz and wind ensembles, flute in the woodwind group and tenor saxophone in the Air Force country and rock bands. In these bands, Treinen performed in front of many famous and important politicians, including presidents, vice presidents, ambassadors, foreign dignitaries, and even a Russian general.
After retiring from the military, Treinen began teaching music at local public schools. He then decided to pursue a more advanced musical education and took several college courses. While studying in college, Treinen took a teaching job at Kansas State University, and after a few years he eventually earned his doctorate in philosophy. Soon after this, Treinen received a phone call from a colleague wondering if he would be interested in teaching at Washburn University. “It just happened,” said Treinen. “I wanted to leave Kansas, but it
seemed too good of an opportunity to pass up.” Thus, Treinen began his teaching career at Washburn University, where he offers the wisdom of his life experiences to his students.
Annastasia Glover, annastasia. glover@washburn.edu, is a freshman English major.
SAT questioned, students need more MLA help
Adam Vlach
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With the essay portion of the Scholastic Aptitude Test recently being made optional, the recurring question of whether that portion of the test is unfairly difficult for high school students, or if students simply aren’t prepared properly for it, is a popular topic both on the news and in the academic world. Examining the writing performance of incoming Washburn students’, particularly students enrolled in omposition 101, is a fair measure to gauge the preparedness, as far as writing is concerned, with which students leave high school. The Academic Success Center offers one-hour instructional courses on Modern English Language and American Psychology Association. These are the two most common systems used when citing sources in academic papers. During the workshops, Ann Callies, director of the academic success center, spends time with students explaining how and why these citation systems are used. “It’s the one workshop I know I’m going to get students to attend,” said Callies. “Some teachers require their students to attend.” It comes as no surprise to the
writing and English tutors that this workshop is always filled. “It shocked me people don’t know how to cite sources,” said Elizabeth Burgett, a writing tutor. Burgett and other tutors explained that they learned how to cite sources in high school or middle school. Nonetheless, most tutors are aware that correct citation is not emphasized enough in many high schools. Wa s h b u r n Photo by: Patrick Barry University’s Corey Helpful: Brandon Marshall tutors a student at the tutoring center. Marshall is a math tutor. Zwikstra, an English professor, was able so many students do not know how Between following mandated to give some insight into students’ to use MLA or APA, Zwikstra gives core curricula and being writing processes and aptitude. two reasons, and his answer covers overworked, high school teachers Zwikstra, who teaches composition not only citing sources, but average don’t have time to give proper and 101 classes along with many freshman-level writing as well. productive feedback on students’ others, says that the majority of his “Most [students coming out papers, let alone have the time to students know how to use MLA, but of high school] are prepared to explain the significance of citing they don’t understand the ultimate write papers in college, but a sources, says Zwikstra. Citing concept behind it; they don’t know lot are insufficiently prepared to sources and making “Works Cited” why it is so important. According write papers that are intellectually or “References” pages is about to Zwikstra, this is something that complex,” said Zwikstra. “This more than avoiding plagiarism. By is learned over time, with teaching. problem is neither high school using and citing sources in a paper, Answering the question as to why teachers’ nor the students’ fault.” a student is joining a discussion
of a topic that is being had around the world, in a sense. According to Zwikstra, using MLA or APA is an intellectual process. Jimmy Welton, a senior at Washburn Rural High School who is currently taking a composition class through Washburn, says that his high school has done an adequate job teaching him and his peers MLA, but it has not prepared him for college-level writing and the intellectual complexities required in college. Whether writing in the SAT is too difficult or not is a different debate, but the fact remains that some high schools are preparing students for college-level writing and others appear not to be. Writing techniques aside, it does seem that the emphasis on MLA and APA needs to be increased.
Adam Vlach, adam.vlach@ washburn.edu is a junior English and mass media major.
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Spring break games: Bods travel to Florida Fatima Oubaid
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The Washburn women’s tennis team traveled to Florida over their break winning two of their three matches. The Ichabods first took on Bluefield State College March 18 beating them 8-1. The Bods started the match off by sweeping doubles play by Casyn Buchman, junior and Jodie Blackim, sophomore; Gwen Shepler, sophomore and Kirsten Holle, sophomore; and Sophie O’Neill, senior and Nzingha Banks, sophomore. The Bods then won
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Swing it: (Above) Sophomore Nzingha Banks returns the ball to the Lady Hornets during their home game before spring break. Banks and her double partner Casyn Buchman defeated the Hornets 8-4. Serve back: (Right) Junior Casyn Buchman serves the ball to the Lady Hornets. Buchman won her singles match against the Hornets before going to Florida for spring break.
Ichabods get served in Florida Fatima Oubaid
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The Washburn men’s tennis team traveled to Florida over the spring break to play multiple matches. Washburn first took on Bluefield State College March 8 in Orlando, Fla. losing 5-4, allowing Bluefield to defend their undefeated 10-0 title. The Ichabods did not come back from a 2-1 deficit after doubles play. The Bods entered singles down 2-1 picking up wins from Arek Kozaczuk, senior; Marko Keulers, freshman and Chance Joost, senior. Making Washburn No. 31 and 3-5 for the season. The Ichabods then took on Rollins College March 20 in Winter Park, Fla. losing 9-0, after having their match against Flagler College get cancelled. The Bods lost their three doubles matches and were bageled in their singles matches. Rollins kept its No. 15 ranking and leaving Washburn 3-6 in the season.
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The Bods lost 6-3 against No. 25 ranked Florida Southern College for their last spring break match March 21 in Lakeland, Fla. Thilo Schlenker, sophomore won his match at No. 3 singles along with Joost at No. 5 singles. Joost paired with Jacob Long, junior, winning their doubles match. The Bods finished the week 3-7 ranking No. 31. They returned to the court March 25 to face Cowley County Community College for an exhibition match. The Ichabods will face Lindenwood University March 27 in St. Charles, Mo.
Fatima Oubaid, fatima.oubaid@ washburn.edu, is a junior mass media and pyschology major.
three singles matches with straight sets making Washburn 2-6 for the season. The Bods returned March 20 to take on Eastern Florida State College in Winter Park, Fla. for an exhibition after having their Flagler College match cancelled the day before. The Bods won 7-2. The Ichabods ended their week against the No. 10 ranked Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Fla. losing 1-8. Buchman and Blackim won their No. 1 doubles match giving Washburn the only winning point leaving Washburn 2-7 for the
season. The Bods returned to Washburn taking on Cowley County Community College March 25 for an exhibition match. They will take on Lindenwood University March 27 in St. Charles, Mo.
Fatima Oubaid, fatima.oubaid@ washburn.edu, is a junior mass media and pyschology major.
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Helping Hands: (left) Washburn students Tioanna Tarabach and Elizabeth Sirios assisted the vet tech at Sea Turtle, Inc. to change bandages on Olive, a turtle who suffered severe injuries to her carapace (shell) from a boat propeller strike. (right) Baylee Wells and Sarah Walker painting the entry/exit signs on the parking lot of Sea Turtle, Inc.
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Students help sea turtles in South Padre Fatima Oubaid
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Over the spring break some Washburn students volunteered their time to help Sea Turtle, Inc. in South Padre Island, Texas. The students spent March 16 through March 21 helping the facility anyway they could. The Washburn biology department and the Ecobods sponsored the trip. The idea for the trip came from Judy Scherff, a Washburn biology adjunct professor, who has worked with Sea Turtle, Inc. in the past. According to Scherff, sea turtles are a perfect example of how humans drive animals to the edge of the earth and how some people are doing everything they can to bring them back. And with another oil spill in the Gulf, the turtles are facing more devastation. “It is so sad, so frustrating,
so anger-provoking that these oil spills continue,” said Scherff. “We just have to work a little harder. What is happening to the planet, the eradicating of species is directly going to affect us. And they may not see it now, but it is predicted as a whole societal collapse. So they may not be directly affected but they will definitely be directed by the process.” The 11 students spent their time helping around the facility. The first day they spent their time painting enter and exit signs, turtles on the ramps and helping with the turtles. Then they spent time building a corral for the turtles’ nest for the summer, which consisted of lots of teamwork, chainlink fence, barbed wire and mesh. The official nesting season for the turtle is around April 1, which is when the turtle will lay eggs on the 50
mile-stretch of the beach to control. Sea Turtle, Inc. then goes out to find the nests. They keep predators from finding the eggs by moving the eggs into the enclosed corral where they monitor them for the 50-day incubating period. “It was a big project,” said Wells. “But it was really rewarding to know that that’s going to keep the eggs safe throughout the summer and keep away animals and poachers.” The students also got to observe a turtle release where they took rehabilitated turtles out on a cruise ship to release them into the wild. According to Wells it was a very up-close and personal experience with the turtles. “I think it’s important for students to broaden their horizon and learn more about the world outside and see that volunteer work
and conservation efforts are really important and they matter a lot,” said Wells. “Those people who run non-profit organizations really need all the help they can get. They appreciate volunteers so much and that’s what they rely on to keep their organization going.” For more information about Sea Turtle, Inc. or to find out how to be a volunteer visit http://www. seaturtleinc.org. “I think seeing everyone come together over this project really changed me,” said Wells. “I didn’t know anyone going into it and by the end we all had this common bond of really wanting to help out and do our best for these people. It was really cool to see everyone on the island, even the people who lived there, they were so appreciative that we came down on our
spring break to do this and made their island cleaner and the turtles’ lives better.” The hatching season will be in the summer and Scherff says she plans on having more trips like this in the future. “I personally want everybody who is interested in this to go down and see this and see the turtles because ultimately it is all about the turtles,” said Scherff. “And the more people who become acquainted and become attached to this process, the greater chance the species will have of surviving.”
Fatima Oubaid, fatima.oubaid@ washburn.edu, is a junior mass media and pyschology major.
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Alternative Spring Break: Several Washburn students spent their spring break on South Padre Island. Instead of relaxing, however, the crew was safeguarding a sea turtle nesting ground.
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Once in a Lifetime: Washburn students helped build a corral that will secure 90 sea turtle nests. Sea turtles, an endangered species, hatch on land and find the sea by instinct.
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Advice for Students This week I thought I would just give some helpful spring tips instead of answering a specific question. First off let’s touch base on how to recover from spring break. Let’s face it, we’re college students and most of you probably took every opportunity you could to have a memorable break. I know I definitely did. But now it’s over and you’re starting to think about what it is exactly you did over break. My best advice is to have no regrets. Spring break, unfortunately, is over. There’s nothing you can do about what happened so I don’t want to hear about it. You spent it making quick decisions to have a good time so why question your
actions? That’s what spring break is all about, making the best of such a short time. Just because we’re back to reality and we’re actually thinking doesn’t mean you can question what you did over break. That’s like your one free ticket to make bad decisions for a week. And if you didn’t spend it the way you wanted then I hope you’re planning your summer break because everyone needs to let loose every now and then. Being serious all the time is just not healthy for a person’s soul. I also understand everyone’s “down” mood lately because the weather hasn’t really made us feel like it’s officially spring yet, which I understand. But why wait on the
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weather? Start your spring cleaning now and you’ll get rid of your “winter baggage.” And when I say spring cleaning I don’t just mean your junk you’ve been piling up from last semester, I also mean the people that are dragging you down. Seriously, if they are not a positive in your life then maybe you should start considering letting them go. Spring is a time to start fresh, a time to be happy and free. If you’re constantly being put on a tight leash by other people you are definitely not going to feel like it’s spring.
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So as you all are sending me questions about how you can make your spring life better think about what I just said first. Have you let go of your past regrets? Are certain people bringing you down? If you make those little changes in your life I guarantee you’ll be a much happier and free person. Start the spring off by living by your rules and doing what you want. Like I said it’s time for a fresh start and spring is the perfect time to do it.
How do you feel about the death of Fred Phelps? By: Patrick Barry
“As a christian I am relieved that he has passed away. I, howhowever, do agree with some of their ideals. The way he approached it though was a bit extreme.”
“He was very bigotted and I don’t really support the views of the Westboro Baptist Church. What goes around comes around I guess.”
Michael Pell, senior, art
Colter Robinson, freshman, business
“I think he’s a person like anyone else. To be joyful in his death would be sinking to his level. I think people ought to show respect as well.”
“My reaction to Fred Phelps’ death was that of sympathy for his family, but other than that not much sympathy toward how he lived his life.”
Kevin Simons, junior, physics
Jensen Moore, junior, English
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Elders sell out Uptown Theater for annual “Hoolie” Patrick Barry
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The wildly successful Kansas City-based Irish Band, The Elders, sold out the Uptown Theater in Kansas City for the 12th annual “Hoolie.” The event has become a holiday of its own in Kansas City’s Irish community. “Hoolie” is an Irish term for a gathering. For the Elders and their fans it is a homecoming centered on St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The Driscoll School of Irish Dance performed first to a mixture of traditional reels and modern Celtic music. The crowd filed in and enjoyed a dinner of corned beef and cabbage. The balcony was filled with rowdy fans and the floor was filled with tables of families who return year after year. Many consumed Irish beers and Boulevard ales while singing and dancing. The crowd’s energy rose with the sight of the film crews that marked the arrival of the band. The Elders took the stage to a thunderous welcome. Front-man Ian Byrne addressed the crowd in an Irish brogue. He told the families seated at the tables to understand that the crowds in the balcony were welcome to rush the stage and dance, but suggested the fans in the balcony bring the beer. After 12 years at the same venue the Elders knew their devoted fans well. The Elders formed in 1998 as a blend of rock and Celtic Folk. Many of the songs are rooted in the spirit and the history of the Irish in America. One of their most beloved songs, “1849” is about the great famine and exodus. As Byrne sang the crowd joined in singing, “They left behind the clans who’d been together a thousand years/The
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Show Stopper: The Elders’ front-man Ian Byrne leads the audience in song while playing the drums. Byrne is originally from Avoca, Ireland in County music and the memories ringing in their ears/They brought with them tradition and the will to work and die/In the land known for freedom, soil and sky.” While singing Byrne and the crowd pointed to the ground and the heavens. The band consists of Byrne on vocals, Bodhrán on drums and whistle, his son Kian Byrne on Bass and drums, Brent Hoad on the fiddle, keyboards and accordion, Steve Phillips on guitar and mandolin, Norm Dahlor on banjo, bass and guitar and the newest member, Colin Farrell on fiddle and flute. “It’s a privilege really, [joining the band],” said Farrell. “I used to see them all the time and at different festivals that they are always playing in. I loved the music and they asked me to join them and
I said ‘yeah.’ You couldn’t really turn that down.” During this year’s concert the band debuted a song in memory of Levon Helm. Helm passed away last year and was a founding member of the legendary rock group, The Band. The Band was known for mixing Celtic and Appalachian roots into the blues in the 1960s. The Elders performed the new song in honor of a hero in traditional folk influenced rock and roll music. “Levon Helm was just an inspiration to us all,” said Byrne. “His passing was a big crush to us all and so we had to write a song in tribute to him.” The crowd was filled with energy and came together arm in arm during the song, “Appalachian Paddy” to sing, “Put your arms
around each other/And sing to the angels up high /Shake your fist at the devil and begrudgers /Give a kiss to the one by your side.” Hoolie veterans were aware of the protocol and knew when to sing, dance and give signs of love and faith to one another. The show’s climactic finale was a fiddle duel between Hoad and Farrell. Byrne and his son also dueled on drums. Green and gold balloons fell from the ceiling as the crowd roared. Byrne announced that he and several of the others would be waiting in the lobby to greet the fans as they left. “I think it was the best Hoolie yet,” said Byrne. “It was great. It was a lot of energy and we had a lot of mistakes and they were all good.” Keeping with a running Hoolie
tradition, the Elders proclaimed, “This is absolutely the best crowd we’ve ever had,” said The Elders, keeping with the Hoolie tradion. Byrne, his son and Farrell were out in the lobby signing autographs and socializing with a familiar crowd promising to see them next year. The Hoolie is more appropriately comparable to a rowdy clan gathering than a concert. For the evening everyone is Irish, everyone is family and everyone is welcome and assured a memorable night.
Patrick Barry, patrick.barry@ washburn.edu, is a senior anthropology major.
New tattoo parlor strives to ink up North Topeka Art District Ryan Ogle
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The NOTO Arts District has become Topeka’s hub for artistic expression. A place where creative minds can bare their souls and display their craft for all to enjoy. While always a personal experience, one new NOTO-based business strives to strengthen the bond between artist and enthusiast. Jennifer Bohlander, a local tattoo artist and painter, has recently cut the ribbon on NOTO’s first tattoo parlor – Matryoshka Tattoo. Despite being the new kid on the block, so to speak, the unassuming, red-bricked building tucked away in the heart of NOTO is the physical manifestation of a decade’s-long vision. “It’s been a 20 year process,”
said Bohlander. “I really wanted to create an art environment. Not only for me as a tattoo artist, but also so people could feel more connected to the tattoos as an art. I also wanted to provide a space for other artists to show off their own art.” Named after the Russian nesting dolls, which feature a set of handpainted wooden figurines of decreasing size placed inside one another, Bohlander named her tattoo parlor to reflect the layers of emotion and expression that lay, often hidden, beneath the surface of an artist’s work. “To me, it’s not about just the outer layer; you have to see what’s inside also,” said Bohlander. “I wanted the shop to reflect that as well. You walk in and expect a certain something because it says ‘Tattoo’ on the window. Come
inside and you get something completely different.” Whether you prefer your art on canvas or on skin, peeling back the layers of Matryoshka Tattoo will reveal something that all art lovers can appreciate. The shop’s front lobby features gallery space for local artists and crafters to showcase and sell their work. Bohlander, an accomplished painter with over 20 years experience herself, offers a sampling of her own work as well. Walking into the parlor’s back room, where the “magic” happens, reveals a serene and relaxing environment where the artist and her customer can kick back on one of the room’s two couches, soak in the classic, stonewalled architecture of the historic structure and take some time to make a personal connection, something
Bohlander insists is vital to the tattooing process. “It’s about the relationship,” said Bohlander “When people tell me their stories and we spend all that time together, I carry it with me. I don’t forget people’s stories.” The current spate of reality TV shows focused on tattooing, such as “Ink Master,” “Inked” and “L.A. Ink,” has undoubtedly contributed to the recent surge in popularity the art form is currently enjoying, but as an artist who holds a deeper connection to her craft, Bohlander insists the increase in ink is more telling of a widespread cultural shift. “People are more accepting and tolerant these days,” said Bohlander. “It doesn’t matter as much about your skin, education, economics; it doesn’t matter what
your differences are, people are more accepting.” Matryoshka Tattoo is located at 902 N Kansas Ave., with shop hours running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tattoos are done by appointment. For details, visit www.nototatto. com.
Ryan Ogle, ryan.ogle@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.
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Mulvane remembers Brown v. Board with African-American artists
Chloe Mooradian
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Mulvane Art Museum invites students to walk through the doors of the art gallery and enter into a different era. The museum exhibit titled “Contemporary Reflections: Brown v. Board of Education After Sixty Years” is a collaborative collection of 22 African American artists from Kansas City, Kan. and Kansas City, Mo. Artistic styles and methods range from oils, pencil sketches and wood to 3-D pieces and pottery techniques. Each artist was asked to interpret the implications of the Brown v. Board decision and creatively represent how the result had impacted their lives and the African American community. Ages of the artists vary, so that certain art pieces consist of different vantage points. Some of the artists remember experiencing the extreme racial prejudice personally, while others live in the post-decision era and Brown v. Board is simply a chapter in their history textbook. Artists’ interpretations of the event range from praise for the end of segregated schools to a mourning over the loss of the tightknit African American community as children were integrated
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Sixty Years Later: Local African-American artists submitted their artistic contribution to show what the Brown v. Board of Education trial means to them. Some of the artists personally remember the trial, while others have only studied it. into the school systems. Artist Henry W. Dixon, whose work “A Bittersweet Reckoning” can be seen in the exhibit, described his piece by saying, “Even though a law had passed to allow blacks to attend any school they wished,
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she came to the conclusion that, “although the decision bought about positive changes, it also resulted in negative impact on the African American community, and therefore I found it necessary to tell our story of loss.” The artistic interpretation of the event and subsequent issues are not the only interpreting that is encouraged when the exhibit is available for viewing. Students are encouraged to share their opinions and stories on a wall in the upstairs gallery of the exhibit. This exhibit, along with two other art displays that coincide with the issue of civil rights and racial division will be on display. Stop by anytime Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m., from March 1 to June 8 in the Mulvane Art Museum galleries. Admission is free and open to the public.
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the law didn’t prevent them from being rejected and shunned by the white students in the classroom.” The struggle continued even after the Brown v. Board decision was implicated into the school system. Yvette Williams, an artist whose
piece “A Storm is Coming – Community Lost” is displayed at the Mulvane, originally believed she would focus on the positive outcomes of the Brown v. Board decision. Yet, in the explanation of her piece, she described how
Chloe Mooradian, chloe. mooridian@washburn.edu, is a sophomore English major.