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Contributors:
Editor-in-Chief: Ryan Ogle
Design Director: Leah Mahner
Magazine Staff:
Brian Ashley
Danielle Brown
Damion Butler
Tyler Christman
Kyler Collins
Amanda Del Toro
Lauren Doherty
Brett Glover
Brad Hernandez
Leah Mahner
Jessica McCoy
Ryan Ogle
Paul Smith
Adviser: Regina Cassell
Washburn Football Schedule
6 p.m. Sept. 4 Lindenwood University Topeka,KS
6 p.m. Sep 11 University of Nebraska Kearney,NE
6 p.m. Sep 20 Pitsburg State University- FD Topeka,KS
6 p. m. Sep 27 Missouri Southern State University Joplin,MO
1 p.m. Oct 4 Fort Hayes State University-HOF Topeka,KS
TBA Oct 11 University of Central Missouri Warrensburg,MO
1 p.m. Oct 18 Missouri Western State University-HC Topeka,KS
1 p.m. Oct 25 University of Central Oklahoma Edmond,OK
1 p.m. Nov 1 Emporia State University Topeka,KS
1 p.m. Nov 8 Northeastern State University Topeka,KS
TBA Nov 15 Northwest Missouri State University Marryville,MO
Washburn Soccer Schedule
TBA Sept 5 Minnesota State Aberdeen S.D.
TBA Sept 7 Northern State Aberdeen S.D.
6 p.m. Sept 9 Rockhurst Topeka, KS
TBA Sept 17 Newman Wichita, KS
TBA Sept 19 Emporia State Emporia, KS
1p.m. Sept 21 Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE
6 p.m. Sept 26 Lindenwood Topeka, KS
2p.m. Sept 28 Central Missouri Topeka, KS
TBA Oct 3 Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK
TBA Oct 5 Northeastern State Tahlequah, OK
12 p.m. Oct 10
2p.m Oct 12
Western State St. Joseph MO
Missouri State Maryville MO
6p.m. Oct 17 Missouri Southern State Topeka, KS
2 p.m. Oct 19 Southwest Baptst Topeka, KS
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7p.m. Sept 19 Northwest Missouri State Maryville, MO
1p.m. Sept 20 Missouri Western State St. Joseph, MO
7p.m. Sept 23 Fort Hays State Hays, KS
7p.m. Sept 26 Lindenwood Topeka, KS
3p.m. Sept 27 Central Missouri Topeka, KS
6p.m. Oct 3 Central Oklahoma Topeka, KS
6p.m. Oct 4 Missouri Southern State Topeka, KS
7p.m. Oct 10 Pitsburg State Pitsburg, KS
3p.m. Oct 11 Southwest Baptst Bolivar, MO
7p.m. Oct 14 Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE
7p.m. Oct 17 Northwest Missouri State Topeka, KS
6p.m. Oct 18 Missouri Western State Topeka, KS
7p.m. Oct 24 Lindenwood St. Charles, MO
3p.m. Oct 25 Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO
7p.m. Oct 28 Emporia State Emporia, KS
7p.m. Oct 31 Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK
5p.m. Nov 1 Missouri Southern State Joplin, MO
7p.m. Nov 7 Pitsburg State Topeka, KS
6p.m. Nov 8 Southwest Baptst Topeka, KS
7 p.m. Nov 11 Fort Hays State Topeka, KS
3p.m. Nov 15 Nebraska at Kearney Topeka, KS
Nzingha Banks
Sophomore Tennis
Ashlynn Suton
Sophomore Tennis
Tevin Geddis
Sophomore Football
“The Volleyball games is where the acton is in the fall, the student secton is real jam packed, and the game is intense. The games are where you interact with other students and meet lifelong friends.”
“Football games are so awesome. It’s the biggest sportng event at Washburn and the crowd is so involved with the game. It is fun to go and enjoy the game and meet friends.”
Luck Dimick Freshmen Baseball
“The football games are great to come, too. The atmosphere is unbelievable against rivalry games, and you actually feel like you are a part of the game.”
Lashawn Kelly Junior Basketball
“The volleyball games are fun to atend because the student secton is very involved. Even if you don’t like volleyball just come out and enjoy the excitement. You’ll meet new friends.”
“I like the football and volleyball games because both are very intense, and to watch our teams compete against the best is awesome. The student sectons are prety pumped up during the games.”
“The football games are always fun to go to. It’s always cool see other people and interact with them. As a freshmen you MUST go and meet new people. It’s one of the only places where you can enjoy a game and feel like a team.”
Dear Fellow Ichabod, Welcome to Washburn University. Here you will have the opportunity to create memories, have new experiences and grow into the person you want to be.
In your classrooms you will encounter professors genuinely invested in your intellectual growth and scholastic success.
During your time at Washburn you will meet advisers that will help steer you in the direction of your educational goals, and mentors who will shape and guide you as you continue to learn and grow. From your first day, you play a significant role in the success, growth, and progress of Washburn. Your skills, talents,
and all the things that make you an individual are an integral part of our university. Now is your time to use the lessons from your past to shape the future. This is a year of expansion and growth on our campus. Your voice and your perspective are needed to push Washburn toward even greater heights. As President of the Washburn Student Government Association, I encourage you to be an active and engaged student. As a classmate I urge you to use your unique abilities to enrich the classrooms and communities you join. Most importantly, as a fellow Ichabod, I sincerely hope that you will join me in writing and sharing our story. Throughout your time at our great institution, please remember the words my chief of staff once told me: “You never remember the times you spent watching TV in your room.” Good luck this year, and as always, Go Bods.
Cassandra White President, WSGA
Story by Brian Ashley and Terry Richards, edited by Ryan Ogle
Washburn Student Government Association has two new leaders for the 2014 - 2015 school year.
Cassandra White, junior history major, will serve as president of WSGA, and her campaign teammate Randi McAfee, junior criminal justice major, will serve as vice president. The duo won by default, unchallenged in the election by any other students.
While being uncontested did not take away from their feeling of accomplishment, both feel that more students should be taking the opportunity to pursue student government.
“It would have been nice to have the challenge of competing against another campaign, “said White. “I feel like students get scared when they hear the word ‘government’ and tend to shy away from it, but in reality, student government and the WSGA is all about advocacy.”
Students who serve on WSGA play an important role by giving the student populous a voice on Washburn committees where a student representative is needed.
One responsibility of WSGA is deciding how to best use the student activity fees paid each semester and where it is needed the most. The funds are used
to support student organizations, along with various activities, events and services designed to enhance the student experience at Washburn.
Events made possible by WSGA funding have included Finals Week activities, WU Fest and Can Emporia, a food drive competition with rival Emporia State University to benefit local food pantries.
On top of providing services for students on campus they also have arrangements outside of campus that benefit students.
The iSave Program works with local businesses to arrange discounts for Washburn students.
The Safe Ride program offers students a free ride home from Topeka-area drinking establishments. Both programs were made possible by the efforts of WSGA.
As leaders of WSGA, White and McAfee plan on improving the learning environment at Washburn for students. They would like to create a page on Washburn.edu outlining scholarships and their availability.
Also the new elects plan to work with the community to bring more savings to students as well as enhance job opportunities locally for students. The two are interested in any ideas that students have to offer.
“Student feedback is very important to the WSGA,” said McAfee. “Students really do have a voice here at Washburn.”
By Brett Glover
The Washburn Campus Activities Board was founded in 1952. CAB’s main purpose is to give students things to do on campus by providing events. Whether it’s salsa dancing, casino night or a special guest speaker, CAB is dedicated to making sure you the student are entertained. A job like that can be a very daunting task.
With recent budget cuts, CAB is working harder than ever to bring fun and excitement to Washburn. Cuts of $12,000 out of their normal $50,000 budget has shortened CAB’s wallet, and with it, their creativity and flexibility to host bigger events to campus, such as the recent visit from two stars from TV’s Mythbusters. Nevertheless, CAB works all hours of the day to make sure we have fun with our college experience.
One problem CAB has is getting students involved in their weekly activities. The majority of the smaller, weekly events involve things like Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day, as well as the annual Washburn Lip Sync event. CAB has also invited several local bands to come perform on the WU lawns over the past few years. Some local favorites have included the popular Joe
Moorhead Band and a pre-finals week Cram Jam with Dallas-based rockers Jagged Row. Needless to say, even with budget cuts looming over them, not much has changed. CAB is still solely dedicated to the student’s entertainment and they encourage every student to come and have a good break from their also daunting, stressful life.
Visit www.facebook.com/CABATWU
By Chloe Mooradian, edited by Ryan Ogle
Each spring, Washburn takes part in the Leadership Institute’s Leadership Challenge Event. The event consists of one day of convention style lectures and discussions, followed by a real life simulation, which allowed the participants to test their leadership skills.
Teams made up of high school and college students come from all over the country to compete and learn together, but are judged in separate high school and college divisions.
Michael Gleason, director of the Washburn Leadership Institute, says the annual challenge is completely student facilitated. Volunteers from the Leadership Institute help with everything from check-in to the simulation event. The event itself takes close to a year to plan.
Randy Pembrook, vice president of Academic Affairs, emphasizes the life skills gained from this type of event.
“I’ve asked employers what they are looking for when it comes to hiring people. It is a two part answer: ‘communication,’ and ‘leadership.’ Both of these are skills students learn at the challenge
event,” said Pembrook.
Pembrook encourages participants to use the event as a way to look for their “resonance areas,” or where they work best as leaders.
The event also gives students the opportunity to learn from academic leaders in the community. Discussions touch upon how to collaborate, communicate and deal with conflict and accountability, as well as diversity and social responsibility as a leader.
Real life simulations provide a unique way to introduce and practice leadership concepts. Past years’ simulations have involved running opposing mayoral election campaigns. Each year, the simulation presents a fictional event in which teams compete to showcase their leadership skills.
Students can get involved with Washburn University’s Leadership Institute in many ways. Along with the annual Challenge event, students can attend leadership classes to work toward a certificate or minor.
For more information visit www.facebook.com/WashburnLI or follow them on Twitter at @WashburnLI.
By Tyler Christman
There are many student organizations around campus providing students with opportunities to get involved in a variety of ways. Some student organizations include:
HALO- The Hispanic American Leadership Organization provides opportunities for Hispanic students to get involved with the community as well as striving to further the educational opportunities for future students.
First Year Photo Club- The First Year Photo Club is an organization just for freshman. It provides students with the opportunity to meet fellow freshman. Students can take photos based on
challenges laid out each week. Students have the chance to win prizes for their photos. The First Year Photo Club is a great way for students to get involved early in their college careers.
Washburn Student AmbassadorsWashburn Student Ambassadors work with the admissions office as well as at various admissions events. Members provide visiting students and alumni with tours of the campus.
The Biology Club- The Biology Club provides students with an opportunity to meet fellow biology students as well as help them connect with professors and learned more about opportunities available after graduation.
Bod Squad- Bod Squad is a student organization that aims to increase
school spirit as well as attendance and involvement at Washburn sporting events.
Running Club of WU- the Running Club of WU offers students of all running levels to become a part of the Washburn running community.
Breakaway- Breakaway is an organization for students who are dedicated to spending their spring break giving back to individuals and families through community service.
International Club-The International Club is comprised of students from around the world and it’s goal is to aid students in experiencing American culture. The club does various activities in an effort to expant students cultural awareness.
By Ryan Ogle
“Mens sana in corpore sano”
For those of you not fluent in Latin, that roughly translates to read “A sound mind in a sound body.” More simply put, a healthy body equals a healthy brain. For the new college student, this centuries old piece of advice from the ancient Romans is one that
should be taken, quite literally, to heart. Adjusting to the hustle and grind of campus life can be a challenge for anyone. Balancing school, work and a social life is a juggling act unto itself, but you’ve still got to find time to eat. Fast-food joints, convenience stores and pre-packaged snacks offer a quick and easy solution, but these options are hardly conducive to the advice of our ancestors.
The connection between a healthy diet and a sharp mind has become common knowledge in this day and age. For the always active life of a student, achieving physical and mental fitness is of the utmost importance. So how do you factor a nutritious diet into an already daunting equation?
Associate Professor of Kinesiology at Washburn University, Park Lockwood recognizes how
challenging this can be, but stresses the importance of making informed and healthy choices when mealtime comes around. One of the first things students need to watch out for, according to Lockwood, is the amount of high-calorie foods they consume. To reduce the number of calories being consumed, Lockwood offers these tips:
• Don’t add extras such as cheese, gravy, butter, mayo and other high-calorie / high fat toppings to foods.
• Avoid fried foods as they are high in fat content and calories.
• Drink water or a low-calorie drink such as tea (instead of soda) with every meal. This would knock off about 150 calories per meal.
• Reduce portion size. Get a variety of foods but never put more of one type of food on your plate than you can fit in your hand.
Students living on campus face the added challenge of access to healthy foods. The healthiest options at the grocery store are often the most expensive. Adding to the burden is the time it takes to plan and prepare a week’s worth of balanced meals. Since moving mom and her home cookin’ into the dorm room is out of the question, options seem limited.
Fortunately, Chartwell’s, Washburn’s resident dining service located inside Memorial Union, offers some nutritionfriendly choices. Before you jump in line and dish yourself up a mountain of grub, Lockwood has a few suggestions for on-campus dining that won’t leave you bursting at the seams:
• Choose the salad and fruit bar. When doing so, avoid a lot of heavier toppings, cheese, and salad dressings. You can always top as salad with other vegetables, fruits, and lighter, thinner dressings.
• Select at least one serving of fruit or vegetables every time you eat a meal. This provides you with better nutrition and reduces calories.
• Choose a sandwich with healthy toppings and low-fat condiments instead of pizza or a burger and fries.
Avoid empty calories (food that has little or no nutritional value). French fries, potatoes and gravy and high-calorie desserts are all examples of this. If you have to eat that hamburger, choose a fruit or salad instead of fries to go along with it.
For more ways to stay healthy on campus, Washburn’s Student Recreation & Wellness Center offers fitness and nutritional consultation, along with multiple group and individual exercise plans and opportunities. Stop by the SRWC to learn more!
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What is that one general education class that you would really recommend or not recommend?
Blair Capps, Political Science, Junior
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Marcus Chavez, Design Technology, Junior
“Movies and Music is really easy and all you do is watch movies.”
“Take Survey of Early World History. Silvestri is a great professor, and makes the class worth going to. History is great to learn about.”
“Well a general education class I don’t recommend is College Algebra, Physics 101, and Astronomy because of the teachers.”
“I would recommend taking Human Impact on the environment. It is a good biology class to take, it is easy, and what you learn applies to every major.”
“Voice and Diction, anybody can succeed in it.”
“You should take World History with Morse, because I learned a ton.”
“Acting 1 is a nice, easy and loads of fun class to be in. Take it! Take it now!”
“Acting 1, it is incredibly valuable to learn the things in this class if you have any love for performers.”
By Tyler Christman
Sculptures and artwork can be seen littered all throughout campus, each with their own unique design and meaning. Each year new pieces are selected as the old ones are returned to the artist that created them. The Washburn Campus beautification Committee is in charge of this process.
The committee is made up of members from the community, along with members of Washburn faculty.
“The committee has been around for 18 years and the people on it have been around for all 18 years,” said Jeanne Bertelson chair of the Campus Beautification Committee.
To get new pieces on campus each year, the committee advertises both through its website as well as various sculpture magazines. For the last 18 years the Washburn University Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition has been held each summer.
For the exhibition, pieces of artwork are selected to be displayed on campus for a year. In total, five pieces are selected to be displayed on Washburn’s campus as well as two chosen to be displayed at Washburn Tech.
“The pieces are then judged and selected by a juror who determines the winners of the exhibition,” said Bertelson. When chosen the artist agrees to display his or her piece for the year at either of the two locations and in return receives an honorarium of $1,000 for the piece.
Past winners include Joe Forest Sackett a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
«I work mostly in steel, although I utilize other media as well,» said Sackett in a statement regarding his work and the exhibition available on Washburn’s website. «My themes are varied. The work is primarily abstract and sometimes geometrically based. Humor, or perhaps I should stay wit, is often part of what I do. I have built and exhibited a number of outdoor sculptural works, but I also make smaller pieces intended for interior display.”
For more information on the exhibition or details on how to enter, visit www.washburn.edu/about/ community/outdoor-sculpture/index.html
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By: Brian Ashley
The iRead program is a part of the Washburn experience for first year students. Each year suggestions are taken for what book should be featured for the next year and the one with the most relevance and support becomes what is read. This is the first year a non-fiction book was selected.
This year the book is “Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Years, 1954-1965” by Juan Williams. This book was selected because it covers Brown v. Board of Education, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary, while the series itself is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
“Brown v. Board of Education makes Topeka an important part of U.S. history,” said Alan Bearman, dean of university libraries, “It is studied all over the world as a turning point in history.”
The iRead program wants to showcase the power of Brown v. Board of Education and the effect it had. The book contains personal narratives from the people who lived through the event which helps the reader get a feel for what was happening at the time.
“We are very excited about this book. Last year was good but, this year will be even better,” said Sean Bird, assistant dean of university libraries.
This year the iRead program is working with the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site and KTWU to make the experience more immersive. They plan to do activities such as visiting the historic site and going to the post office that was once where the court decision took place. They will also have author Juan Williams to lecture about his book on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at White Concert Hall.
The iRead program benefits students by creating a common reading experience, expanding the minds of students, and fostering campus involvement. Faculty from various departments include the book selection of the iRead program into their curriculum to create a more cohesive learning experience for first year students.
“There is a real value of a shared experience and at a college that something should be academic,” said Bearman, “This may be the only shared learning experience they might have.”
For more information about the iRead program, the book, or the author visit www.washburn.edu/iRead.
By: Amanda Del Toro
While Washburn offers a wealth of programs, organizations and clubs that give students ample opportunity to experience what college life has to offer outside the walls of academia, leaving room for professional and scholarly development is also important. And often overlooked.
To help fill these needs, Washburn offers two highly beneficial programs –WTE and Aperion.
The Washburn Transformational Experience is a program designed help students achieve goals and gain real world experience. In essence, WTE is Washburn’s “dream program.” The program provides an opportunity for students to move beyond traditional classroom learning and gain real world experience in areas that reflect their personal interests and goals. WTE offers guidance and financial assistance to qualified visionaries.
Mike Goehring, a senior film and video major, went to WTE for help with a documentary project he traveled to South Padre Island, Texas to film.
“WTE gives an opportunity for students to do a creative project or travel somewhere they wouldn’t otherwise be able to go by providing
financial assistance,” said Goehring.
WTE consists of four focus areas including, community service, international education leadership, and Scholarly or Creative
For more on WTE contact Dr. Mike Russel, WTE Director (mike. russell@washburn.edu, 670-1566).
Another opportunity to gain experience in a professional setting is Aperion.
Apeiron is an annual event that enables students to present their research, scholarship and creative activities in a perspective identical to a professional engagement.
“Apeiron showcases some of the students who have done outstanding research and projects in their field,” said Shaun Schmidt, Apeiron committee chair.
One of the goals of the Apeiron is to let students really explore what they’ve learned and to build their confidence for the future. Each student participant can use any type of presentation used in a professional perspective. For example a poster presentation, oral presentation, an exhibition or performance are all acceptable.
The general criteria to become a
participant in Apeiron is that each work must demonstrate creativity and originality, it must be superior than any other class project at a level sufficient for a professional presentation in each student’s discipline area and a faculty mentor must supervise each presentation. In addition to the generalized criteria, each disciplinary area has its own specified standards for submission.
Past presentations from Washburn students have ranged from all disciplinary areas, such as music performances, poetry readings, theatrical performances, research over fitness and health, government legislation, education, as well as mathematics.
“The most memorable projects for me have been the music performances by students,” said Schmidt. “The students would perform a piece and then talk about what made them present this piece of music.”
Washburn students who are interested in participating in the Apeiron can visit www.washburn.edu/ academics/apeiron/registration.html or speak with their advisor or faculty mentor for details.
by Danielle Brown
Shopping in Topeka has more variety than one may originally think. With local and chain outlets offering an array of clothes, furniture, books, novelties and more, finding what you need is closer than you might think.
Finding your style is a challenge, but whether you’re reinventing your look or
completing it, Topeka has shopping options for everyone - from retail to boutique to thrift.
A survey showed that most students shopped online, at Westridge Mall, Target or Walmart, while the thrifty shoppers frequent Goodwill or Plato’s Closet. Most of these stores conveniently have stores along Wanamaker Road, which is only a few minutes’ drive from campus.
“I mostly shop at the mall but I should start shopping at thrift stores” said Maria Heath, senior art major.
With the simplicity of online shopping, getting exactly what you want is easier now than ever. Local stores can still offer great items, it just may take a little digging.
“Men’s departments need more variety,” said Doron Strode, junior computer science major, “Really men’s fashion needs more variety.”
As thrift stores like Plato’s Closet expand
their selections and give incentives by giving people cash for their gently used clothes combined with thrift store popularity increasing finding what you want in stores for cheaper is becoming easier.
Beyond the chain stores, there is also variety of local thrift stores to find in Topeka. Stores such as The Merchant on Kansas Ave. offers unique style for even cheaper than the chain stores.
Looking into local stores benefits you more than just possible savings.
By Lillian Moss
1. Coupon Sherpa Coupon Sherpa gives you easy acces to hundreds of in-store and local coupons.
3.RetailMeNot
2. RedLaser
Redlaser is a barcode scanner app that lets you scan major retail store barcodes then it fnds the cheapest places that sell that item.
RetailMeNot has hundreds of in-store and online coupons that makes it easy when it comes to shopping.
5. Vinted
4. Saviry
Saviry is updated frequently and has great deals on electronics, clothing, home essentials and more
Vinted is a really easy app to use. it lets you sell and trade clothes with other people who have the app.
by Lauren Doherty
TSCL offers a variety of books, music and movies that anyone can check out for free with a library card. There is also a DVD dispenser for guests to reserve a movie and go in to pick up. The library has events almost every day. Some special events include seeing small Topeka Zoo animals once a month, the Edible Book Festival near April Fools’ Day and computer training. Their website lists the events along with books that is in the library. Also in the building is a gift shop selling many books. For those who have kids there is room for children with books. The walls are decorated with characters from your favorite children’s’ books.
Come springtime the Rose Garden blooms with color and smell of roses. It’s a beautiful place to walk in and sit down by the water. Nearby is an antique carousel that people of all ages can ride. Gage Park also offers the Bark Park, a fenced-in area where dogs can shed their leashes and run free. There are picnics and playgrounds nearby the Topeka Zoo for families to sit and relax.
Located in Gage Park is the World Famous Topeka Zoo. Visitors can see lions, penguins, elephants, monkeys and more. Open year round, the Topeka Zoo offers a ton of activities and events for people of all ages.
The KHM offers a wide range of Kansas history including the civil war, native Americans, and dining in the 1960s. Visitors get to see and walk in a real train, view a two story house to scale from more than 100 years ago, sit at a 1960s style diner and view multiple artifacts from the time periods.
At Shawnee Lake, visitors can go boating, fishing or view the Ted Ensley Garden. Shelter houses are available for private events. At the lake people can be outdoors enjoying nature. Visitors can also go for a game of golf on one of the three golf courses or skate at one of the parks.
Every Sunday is open mic night at Specks. Musicians from Topeka come and play popular songs and ones they’ve written while guests enjoy the music while having a bite to eat.
By: Fatima Oubaid
The Ichabod Shop helps support the university because any revenue the Ichabod Shop makes goes back to the university.
“The revenue that we generate goes back to the students,” said Kay Farley, director of the Ichabod Shop. “It helps keep the Memorial Union open, heated, repaired and also goes toward some of the student events.”
When it comes to ordering textbooks students can sometimes be overwhelmed with prices. The Ichabod Shop offers
students three ways to save on textbooks. The first option is renting textbooks. Rental fees are much lower than prices of new or used books. Students planning on going through this route have three rental programs to choose from. The next option is buying used books. This option tends to be the Shop’s number one seller because the books are priced 25 percent less than new book prices. The third option is to preorder books. The Ichabod Shop staff will pull the books for students and give them the first chance at used books. Students can
also choose either a 5 percent discount or free shipping.
“It’s always best if students come in early,” said Tonya Gruberger, assistant director of the Ichabod Shop. “That way they get the best selection of used books and rentals that are available because once we run out of those all that is available is new books. So shopping for your books early is really the best plan students can have.”
Be sure to visit the Shop for all your WU merchandise and receive help with buying textbooks.
The last few years have seen Topeka take great strides in establishing itself as an enthusiastic supporter of the arts. In keeping up the Jones’ of the nearby and bustling Lawrence and Kansas City arts & entertainment scenes, Topeka has seen a wealth of talented artists, performers and entertainers rise up to meet the challenge.
To catch this tidal wave of homegrown talent, several area businesses and venues have opened their doors to give our community’s creativeminded a place to showcase their craft. In addition to the locals, more and more touring acts are making the Capital City a mandatory stop as they roll down the I-70 corridor.
Any given weekend offers the chance to soak in a variety of original and cover bands, yuk it up with the area’s funniest comics or let your own star shine with open mic and Karaoke parties. No matter your bag, Topeka has no shortage of live entertainment.
A self-proclaimed ‘dive bar,’ The Trap is the preferred stop for local, regional and national touring acts. Karaoke, “Resistance” dance parties and live music from artists of all genres throughout the week makes The Trap Topeka’s No. 1 home for live entertainment. Fans of DIY and indie bands will find something to rock out to at The Trap. www.facebook.com/thetrapbar
& photos by Ryan Ogle
This Topeka landmark has seen household names like Jerry Seinfeld and rock legends Chicago grace its stage. TPAC regularly features live, off-Broadway theater geared toward
audiences of all ages. Popular stand-up comedians and some of music’s most celebrated acts make frequent stops at this upscale venue. The Topeka Performing Arts Center has been the center for cultural enrichment in the area for over two decades. www.tpactix.org
Set in the heart of downtown Topeka, this “metro eatery” is a lunchtime favorite for the 9-5ers. But when the sun sets over the city, The Break Room pulls back the curtain to host an array of local comedians, singer/songwriters, open jam sessions and other special events. The Break Room’s Gourmet Cabaret Dinner Theater events have become a local date night favorite.
www.breakroomdowntown.com
Celebrated for its diverse assortment of galleries, artist studios and boutiques, this blossoming stretch of road on old North Kansas Avenue has also become stomping grounds for local performing artists and musicians. Whether in one the district’s venues or on the streets, a trip to NOTO is sure to offer something to catch your ears and eyes.
www.facebook.com/notoarts
Reporting by Chloe Mooradian, Emily Juhnke and Brad Hernandez with editing by Brian Ashley
The Topeka Metro is making decisions that benefit Washburn students by offering free bus passes to students.
“Washburn is such a wonderful asset to the city,” said Susan Duffy, chief executive of the Topeka Metro. “It is a jewel. Whatever we can do to support Washburn, we are supporting the city.”
A single ride normally costs $2, but with a valid Student ID, students can ride free.
“My car isn’t always reliable, so it’s good to know there is now a free transportation option,” said Amanda Kennedy, junior social work major.The metro is also an environmentally friendly transportation alternative.
“I definitely do think it will save gas and it would be nice to see the town,” said Contessa Caraballo, a junior transfer student.
Topeka Metro operates from 6 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturdays. Details on buses and
routes can be found on its website, www. topekametro.org.
In March the Metro board also agreed to the purchase of 50 So-Bi bikes.
Bikes can be unlocked when cyclists use an app on their smartphone, or by using the bike’s installed computer to purchase ride time.
Customers don’t have to worry about returning the bike to a specific parking location since the GPS tracker system monitors their location. When the cyclist is finished with the ride, he just has to slide the lock over the bike bar, which alerts the system that the bike is now available for the next rider.
Riders are charged a fee when the bike is left outside the parameters set by the GPS, but are reimbursed when the cyclists return the bike to an approved docking station.
The four docking stations are Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Gage Park, Quincy Street Station and Washburn.
“It is hard to bring a bike to school with you. It’s even harder to find a place to store it where you don’t have to worry about it being stolen or damaged by the elements. With the bike initiative, you would be able to grab a bike whenever you want,” said Jenny Ploussard, a Washburn student and marketing coordinator at Topeka Metro. “I don’t see why people, especially students, wouldn’t take advantage of the bike initiative.”
Reporting by Brett Glover and Ryan Ogle
While the area surrounding Washburn’s campus offers a variety of dining options, sometimes you just want a burger.
For those moments when only a juicy patty of beef topped off with all the fixins’ will silence your rumbling stomach, two of Topeka’s favorites are within reach.
The social hub of the College Hill district, The Burger Stand serves up a variety of gourmet burgers and sides, along with a full-service bar and plenty of entertainment options. Vegetarian options are available as well.
“Ping-pong and pool, you can’t go wrong,” says James Kirkwood, a recent Washburn grad.
The Burger Stand holds events on the weekend like karaoke and trivia. Karaoke happens every Friday and Trivia Night is on Sunday. Anyone can come compete as a group against other groups for prizes.
The Burger Stand appeals to the college aged crowd with the events they have, but Susan is sold by other reasons.
“I know most of the bartenders,” said Washburn law student Susan Bandy. “They’re the coolest group
of people I know. They’re always fast and correct with their orders.”
The Burger Stand has plenty of positive reviews, but it does have one drawback.
“They are a little bit expensive, but with the quality food they serve it’s expected,” says Patrick Artzer, a frequent Burger Stand customer.
“A lot of what we serve here is home grown right in Kansas,” says Burger Stand employee Patrick Norwood, “the prices may be a bit higher than other places but our quality won’t be beat.”
A student-friendly spot, The Burger Stand offers a ten-percent student discount every day of the week.
Located just a few blocks northwest of campus on the corner of 10th & MacVicar, longtime Topeka burger joint BoBo’s Drive-In has been a local favorite for 65 years.
BoBo’s, with its classic diner-style atmosphere, has become a tradition for generations of burger lovers who prefer flavor over flair. Home-made root beer, onion rings and old-school shakes and malts round out the perfect burger-centric meal.
The restaurant recently gained national fame after being featured on an episode of Food Network’s “Diner’s Drive-Ins and Dives,” but locals have known about this gem for years.
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