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October 30, 2019
Volume 146
A Washburn Review special edition
Established 1885
English department hosts Halloween bash
The word “witch” actually comes from an old English word that means “wise woman.” Members of the Wiccan were once highly respected. It was popularly believed that witches held one of their two annual meetings, called sabbats, on Halloween.
he English department hosted a Halloween party Friday, Oct. 25, in the Forum Room of the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. The party was short and sweet, but full of entertainment and excitement. There were drinks and snacks like chips and salsa, pumpkin spice cupcakes and of course, a bucket of Halloween candy. The event started off with an animated version of Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart.” The party was open to all Washburn students and faculty. Sophomore art major Avery Weishaar came over and attended the party.
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Strike a pose: Michaela Grimes poses in her costume contest winning costume. She wore this to a Renaissance festival in Kansas City earlier this year.
“I got a flyer in my English class; I thought it would be interesting to come,” said Weishaar. The next event of the afternoon were flash talks by some of the professors in the English department. Of course all of these topics were Halloween related, but they made you think more about certain points in a different way, or see some things in a different light. First, Professor Liz Derrington talked about the “Vampires in Pop Culture.” Professor Mary Sheldon discussed the different “Ghosts in Old Literature.” Finally, Professor Dennis Etzel Jr. gave a list of “Pro-Feminist Horror Films to Watch (Again)”; the list includes movies like “Jennifer’s Body,” “All Cheerleaders Die,” “Hush,” and “Us.”
50% of children prefer to receive chocolate on Halloween over other types of treats. 24% of children like candy, and 10% would choose gum. Toothbrushes didn’t make the list.
s we all know Halloween is just a day away. Children across the country will be dressing up in their costumes and going trick-or-treating trying to get as much candy as they can. Most Americans have attended a Halloween party, gone to a pumpkin patch or corn maze and maybe even visited a haunted house. While Halloween has religious connections, none of the activities that surround Halloween today tie into what most people consider as normal religious activities. Yet in other countries Halloween is grouped into the holidays Easter and Christmas. Due to the connection between Christianity and Halloween some countries do not celebrate Halloween. “In Saudi Arabia we do not celebrate Halloween because there is no cultural influence and it is a pagan ritual that is now connected to Christianity. It does not fit into our religion,” said Washburn Alumna Mohammed Al Haddad. The case is similar in China where
Trick-or-treating was first mentioned in print in North America in 1927 in Blackie, Alberta, Canada.
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pus for candy to be thrown to them from the parade of student organizations and community members.
Halloween is the second highest-grossing commercial holiday behind Christmas. People in the US spent 8.4 billion in 2016 on candy, costumes, and decorations
Homecoming parade marches on t 10 a.m. Oct. 26, families scattered around the perimeter of Washburn’s cam-
businesses just use the event to make money. “Halloween is gaining popularity in China but mostly in shopping centers and for kindergarteners,” said Jia Feng, geography lecturer. “Many shopping malls decorate their stores or create sales events and attract kids with various candy related activities.” Feng has one specific memory of Halloween. “When I was in junior high in China around 1995, our English teacher hosted a Halloween party for us during the evening study hours in class. Around those years, these festivals are mostly unknown to us students in China. The party was held in secret because not many teachers viewed this celebration as appropriate since the focus should always be to study at school. After our lead teacher left office, our English teacher turned off the light, asked us to bring up the candles we all brought from home, and lit them up. She asked the biggest kid in class to dress up as a Santa Claus [yes, Santa] with a huge bag over his shoulder with all the small gifts we brought with us to class. Then she taught us some songs to sing and asked Santa to hand out the gifts around the classroom,” said Feng.
Halloween facts courtesy of https://www.factinate.com
Samhainophobia is the medical term for a pathological fear of Halloween.
Halloween is traditionally associated with the colors orange and black: orange because of its link to the fall harvest, and black because of its connection to darkness and death. After all, Samhain was about celebrating the boundary between life and death.
According to legend, if you put your clothes on inside out and walk backward at Halloween, you’ll see a witch at midnight.
resident Jerry Farley and his wife, Susan Farley, opened their home to select students to enjoy a group discussion with Sean Bird over a meal. 18 students, freshmen through seniors at Washburn University, and As-
sociate Dean of University Libraries & the Center for Student Success Sean Bird were invited as a result of a random drawing. The lucky winners got to enjoy a dinner and an open discussion in the company of the Washburn University president and his wife on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. Dinner with the Farleys is an event that happens three to four times a semester, where the Farleys invite students and one faculty member. “I thought it would be an interesting event to go to,” said Sabrina Flanigan, a freshman who double majors in photography and business.
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Q&A Panel with Women Entrepreneurs Saimon Ghimire Washburn Review
Three women entrepreneurs, Lyndsey Adams, Beverly Drew and Tara Dimick came to campus Thursday, Oct. 24, for a Q&A panel organized by the School of Business in collaboration with the Innovation Club and Washburn Mass Media. The event was a part of Women Entrepreneurs Week from Oct. 19 to 26. Tara Dimick, the owner and publisher of TK business magazine and Washburn graduate, said that she got inspired by her dad to start a business. She praised her team oatTK magazine and mentioned how she lives a dual life with two different responsibilities, which she “would not change for anything.” Lyndsey Adams, owner of Owls Nest Antique Mall
and Flea Center said that she was interested in business from a very young age. “I wanted to make money, sell things door to door,” said Adams, while mentioning that no one can be too young to do anything. Adams said she wanted to go to college and actually thought of running a business in order to pay for college. While talking about her business, she differentiated an antique store from a normal store and how they leased out spaces to people who wanted to sell rather than selling goods themselves. She mentioned how profit generated from business actually serves the society by the tax it pays. Beverly Drew, the co-owner of Asset LifeCycle, LLC, shared her story starting with her earlier desire to become a vendor
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Just do it: Beverly Drew (far left) answers a question from a participant during the Q&A. Drew, along with Lyndsey Adams and Tara Dimick came to campus Thursday for an event celebrating Women Entrepreneurs Week.
so that she could create and sell anywhere. “It is hard, not super easy,” said Drew while talking about development of business plans and a practical implementation of it. Drew gave a touch of her personal life and exemplified how two people could be good business partners regardless of failing to sustain as a spouse. While answering questions from the crowd they discussed how technology and teamwork impacted the output of their busi-
ness. They suggested students think about ethics as equally as they think about profit while developing a business idea. “The advice they provided was real world, not the type of lessons you learn from a textbook. I am just disappointed because the student turnout was low,” said Professor Rick LeJuerrne after the event. The event was held from 11:45 a.m. until 1:35 p.m. in Henderson 100, with a presence of about 30 students.
Continued: Homecoming parade marches on Students decorated floats to represent their organizations. The children were elated that they received their sugar fix to last them a couple days, as well as dancing to music from each float as they passed by in a single line. Leading this march of victory, was the Washburn Marching Band playing “Jump” by Van Halen. Isaac Bird and Shelby Herring led the group of Homecoming court in an emerald-green Porsche which was the same color as Herring’s dress. Bird and Herring were victorious in search of the crown and the hearts of adoring fans. “My cheeks still hurt from smiling,” said Herring. “I think it’s nice to see people happy. I did like Alpha Phi’s float because I could hear their music the
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Play it loud and proud: Washburn cello group furiously playing “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson on electric cellos. This organization was in the middle of the parade line up.
whole time, and they were playing really good songs. So that was really great for the music theme.” The organizations for the floats as well as the theme for each year, are thanks to the quick minds and the strong hands of the Office of Student Involvement and Development, the WSGA, and a significant amount of student voices,
according to James Barraclough, director of undergraduate initiatives. Kayli Goodheart, director of campus and community affairs, is majoring in forensic studies, and took ownership of piecing together a puzzle of people and floats. Goodheart recalled that the process started in August. “I started collecting in-
formation on what we did last year and the last couple of years,” said Goodheart. “We started making sign ups (for people to walk in the parade) in early September. It takes a few months.” Goodheart said that good communication is something that she strives to continually improve each year with regard to volunteers, directing the pace of the walk around campus while security officers on horses patrol the area. A variety of music genres moved the audience, including pop, rap and country. Herring remembered singing along to “Copperhead Road” by Steve Earle while Goodheart enjoyed two cellists from the Washburn Cello float playing “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson hooked up to amps.
Continued: Dinner with the Farley’s President Farley wanted his guests, who had a wide variety of backgrounds and majors, to get to know each other and feel at home. Every dinner has had a different discussion topic with a different faculty member. Bird suggested a discussion about social media and democracy. So, they focused on freedom, equality, justice and representation of an Athenian democracy. After everyone got their food, the students split into three groups, led by Dr. Farley, Susan Farley, and Bird. The leaders asked many questions to spark their interest and challenge their intellect. They focused on how social media and democracy is connected, and compared how they can be assets or liabilities to one another. The rule of free speech in a democracy was pointed out. Then they were asked how social me-
dia compares to television, print media, oration, and speech expression in centuries past. The Farleys and their guests got personal with some of their answers because they passionately connected and related to each question. Andrew Foreman, a senior accounting and entrepreneurship major, has been to the Farley’s a couple times for this event. “There is always a good discussion,” said Foreman. “You get to listen to others’ ideas and broaden your horizons.” Sean Bird said he plans on continuing to take part in the events. “Well, it’s because Susan asked me, also because the library has been home of the iREAD lecture for the last several years.” said Bird. President Farley explained why he has host-
Department of Mysteries
11:00 a.m. Oct. 22. A report was made from Morgan Hall. A theft was reported.
Help is on the way 2:38 a.m. Oct. 23. A report was made from Walmart South. Assistance was provided to an outside agency.
Hit and run 5:57 p.m. Oct. 24. A report was made from parking lot 10 at Washburn. A hit and run accident was reported.
Information only 10:03 a.m. Oct. 25. A report was made from Jewell Ave. A traffic stop was performed leading to the driver becoming combative to LEO. Drug paraphernalia was found.
Taking my bike back 2:21 p.m. Oct. 25. A report was made from Lincoln Hall. A theft of a bicycle from the main entry bike racks was reported.
Information only 4:21 p.m. Oct. 25. A report was made from the Art Building. An assault involving two individuals was reported.
Things are getting serious 2:59 a.m. Oct. 26. A report was made from the 1700 BLK of SW Macvicar Ave. A priority 2 alarm was activated.
Excuse me sir 4:05 a.m. Oct. 26. A report was made from the 1300 BLK of SW 21st St. A suspicious vehicle was reported. photo by Alyssa Storm
Dine and discuss: One of the three groups discusses questions that Susan Farley created. They enjoyed their meal while enjoying good conversation with their peers.
ed this event ever since he became the President of Washburn University 23 years ago. “The hope is that the students would learn something about themselves, or learn something about the topic that maybe they haven’t thought of, or haven’t seen it from that perspective before.” said Farley. Students can sign up for Dinner with the Farley’s
at the BOWTIE event. On the night of the event, the participating faculty member can recommend names chosen from a variety of places, such as outstanding students referenced in the Washburn Review, and honor roll students. Dinner with the Farleys was an event unlike any other, where food was shared and new friends were made.
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Very interesting 3:25 a.m. Oct. 28. A report was made from SW 14th St and SW Washburn. A traffice stop was performed. The cars plate status was removed.
At least you’re covered 5:17 p.m. Oct. 28. A report was made from the Law School. A theft was reported and the investigation is ongoing.
Don’t take that 6:26 p.m. Oct. 28. A report was made from Morgan Hall. A theft was reported and the investigation is ongoing.
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Editorial: We decided to change things up for Halloween In the spirit of Halloween, we decided to create a special edition of the paper. After a lot of deliberating on what we wanted to do to make this issue special we decided that a Harry Potter theme would be appropriate. In years past, we typically add a pumpkin here and there. Back in 2017, The Review modeled the Halloween special edition after the popular film “Sleepy Hollow.” As you can see, our front page looks completely different than our
usual form. Hopefully, most readers will understand what we were going for. If not, if you search for the Harry Potter newspaper on a search engine, their newspaper will pop up and you’ll be able to see the similarities. To keep on theme, we decided to rename the headers of each section as well. News is: Muggle News, the Opinion page is: Ministry Affairs, the Puzzles page is: Mischief Managed, Arts and Living is: Elixir of Life, Features (page six) is: Magical
Me, Features (page seven) is Diagon Alley – a nod to our full-page ad, and the Sports page is: The Broomstick Report. And then, of course, we changed the name of the paper this week to The Weekly Ichabod. We truly hope that you enjoy reading this creative issue of the paper as much as we enjoyed making it. And if you’re a new reader, please stick around for next week’s issue when we return the paper back to its normal style.
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Contrary beliefs should not be laughed off Adam White Washburn Review
There are many beliefs out in the world. Of course, some of these beliefs directly contradict each other. Beliefs that contradict what the majority of people accept as fact are often labeled as conspiracy theories. Various movements and theories provide alternative explanations of different aspects of reality. The anti-vaccination movement, young earth theory and denial of the moon landing all fit into this category of contrary beliefs. I personally do not believe in any of the three movements or theories just mentioned, but I can understand
the reasoning behind some of these beliefs. Young earth theory, for example, claims that evolutionary biology is wrong. The reasoning behind this argument is undoubtedly tied to religious belief, but also simply the fact that “no one was here millions of years ago.” Young earth theory instead argues the earth is roughly 8,000 years old. It expands on its theory to even include counter-arguments to the obvious objections regarding plate tectonics and carbon dating. A certain degree of compassion is required to engage in a serious and respectful discussion involving any belief. It is true that in this day and age,
Matt Self Kodee Christensen
in this current political climate the phrase “fake news” is tossed around nearly every day. While I agree that ideas can potentially hold a degree of danger within them, I feel we as human beings must still be willing to listen to those who sincerely believe they have an argument supported by at least some kind of evidence. The evidence may seem trivial or reaching, but who among us hasn’t at some point or another wanted to feel smart or correct? All I’m saying is contrary beliefs should not simply be laughed off, and in any serious and respectful debate, both sides should refrain from ad hominem attacks.
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How to use your privilege for good I’m a white, able-bodied, straight, cisgender, middle-class American woman. I have privilege, and I know this. I also know that privilege is power, and if used properly, I can turn my privilege into a tool for empowering and uplifting the voices of those who have less privilege. I know that I can never, ever understand the lived experiences of those who are less privileged. I can never fully put myself in the shoes of a woman of color, or relate to a queer student who’s struggling. I’m not going to pretend like I understand, because I have NO idea what it’s like to be them. But I want to do something, and so I’m learning how to put my privilege to good use. The first step in using your privilege for good is to acknowledge and recognize the reality of your privilege. Listen to what people of color, people with disabilities, and mem-
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Columnist: Bayley Baker is a senior at Washburn University studying mass media and political science. She enjoys reading, writing and watching makeup tutorials on YouTube. The goal of this column is to mobilize and inspire Washburn students by educating them on politics.
bers of the LGBTQIA+ community are telling you about their lived experiences, and internalize that knowledge. Think long and hard about how your privilege has benefited you and made your life easier in ways that other people have not experienced. It can be uncomfortable
to face these facts. It can make you feel guilty. But don’t sit around feeling sorry for yourself - take action! Speak out against racism and other discriminatory language when you see it, whether it’s on social media or at the family dinner table. Be an ally both in public and in private.
Make an effort to educate others who share the same privilege. Articulate why it matters to be aware of your privilege, and encourage the people in your life to do their research and develop an understanding of the institutional discrimination that others face. I want to make it clear that I am not the authority on using your privilege for good. The best people to ask about allyship are the people in your life who are part of those marginalized groups and experience discrimination as a result of a lack of privilege. I encourage you to respectfully strike up a conversation about the matter with those individuals, but do so with the understanding that it’s not their job to educate you. For those of us who benefit from the privilege we have, inaction is unacceptable. Let’s educate ourselves and use our privilege for good.
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Washburn: A History
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By Joshua Irsik
The Washburn Review was established in 1885. This section shares snapshots of coverage from the Review’s more than 130-year newspaper.
From 1978 (above): Kay Galbraith, ceramic workshop student, trims a plate she is working on as a project for class. Washburn art students are given the opportunity to have their art show in the Mulvane Art Museum. From 1985 (right): This article was in the Oct. 25, 1985 issue of the Washburn Review. Washburn Alumnus Kelsey H. Petro died Sunday, October 20 at the age of 91. Petro had contributed $300,000 to Washburn’s capital improvement campaign. From 1983 (left): This photo was in the Oct.19, 1983 issue of the Washburn Review. Zeta Tau Alpha pledges Suzanne Brown and Tina Provo assist in construction of the float the Zetas are preparing with Sigma Phi Epsiolon and Phi Delta Theta fraternities.
October 30, 2019
Stop and smell the essential oils Kodee Christensen Washburn Review
As finals season approaches, our stress levels will inevitably begin a slow linear incline with deadlines on the x-axis and hours spent at the library on the y. Cue desperation. We turn to various remedies, ranging from coffee to naps to exercise. One treatment that seems to be rising in popularity is aromatherapy, specifically in the form of essential oils. According to Young Living Essential Oils Silver Leader Jaime McKinley, “Aromatherapy entails the use of essential oils and other natural aromatics for physical, psychological and spiritual well-being.” While McKinley is a sales representative, what drew her to the position was her own family’s experience with using essential oils for improving their overall wellness. A mom of four, McKinley discovered essential oils as a remedy for her 6-monthold’s cough six years ago and has been reaping the benefits of it since. “Lavender is very calming,” said McKinley. “We use it at bedtime a lot to help calm down the mind and get sleepy. Chamomile is also a great one for trying to sleep. I know that when I’m stressed my mind never wants to stop
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Elixir of Life
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Inhale and exhale: Sophomore Kaylee Schweer stopped to smell some flowers on campus in between classes. Certain scents have been found to conjure memories and alleviate stress.
thinking, so using these both topically (usually on my chest) and diffusing helps so much.” In addition to being a sleep aid, different essential oils have countless other purposes. Specifically, some can be used to reduce stress. “There have been a few that we have found work really well for stress,” said
McKinley. “Citrus oils are naturally uplifting. Orange and peppermint are two I really like to diffuse when I’m starting to feel stressed for a deadline and need uplifted and motivated.” Finding what works for you is an important thing to keep in mind. For junior Jasmine Creighton, she’s found lavender and base oils to be helpful in multi-
ple aspects. “I like to use lavender because the smell is very soothing and calming,” said Creighton. “I also use breathe, which is a mix of base oils that are used to calm anxieties and helps keep sickness caused by a build-up of stress away. I use it when I’m very stressed and it seems to help me sleep better.” If you’re considering delving into the world of essential oils, McKinley shares one piece of advice. “I’ve also been through the [Young Living] distribution center and seen the labs,” said McKinley. “It’s amazing to me all that goes into the little bottle to make sure we are getting the most optimal and beneficial oils we can. There are a lot of people jumping on the oil making band-wagon and they are not making quality oils... it’s super important to me that people understand that if you want results from essential oils, you have to be using the stuff that is going to help your body, not potentially hurt it.” Whatever it is that you decide to use essential oils for, consider doing your research to see which kinds are good quality and healthy for your body. To check out Young Living Essential Oils, visit www. youngliving.com.
Muggles on the Street By Kodee Christensen
What’s your favorite smell?
Abby Stenzel Junior PTA
“I love the smell of pot roast. It makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside, especially on a cold day.”
Joseph Lee Sophomore Radiology
“Pumpkin spice. It reminds me of Thanksgiving and that autumn feel...it has a warm aesthetic.”
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Welcome to Summoner’s Rift: Tabitha Yanowsky founder of the new campus gaming organization hopes to attract new potential players to the online MMO called League of Legends.
League of Legends organization looking for new members Matt Self Washburn Review
For many gamers, playing online is a great way to bond with friends, meet new people and enjoy exciting competitive gaming. Out of the myriad of games available for online play, League of Legends stands out for its invigorating game play and fun environment where friends can compete with and against each other. Recently, Washburn student Tabitha Yanowsky created a League of Legends organization on campus so that all players of the popular online game could have a group of friends to play with from our very own university. The game was originally released in 2009, but has remained popular due to its ability to be played over
and over again without becoming dull or old. This is primarily due to the gaming community that populates the servers and the fact that the game is free to play. The opportunity for players to develop strategies to defeat their opponents in online matches is very inviting to those who are new to the game and very fun for veterans of the game. Of course, League of Legends would not be complete without being able to control godlike champions in battles of equally godlike combat. Tabitha Yanowsky, the organization’s founder, is currently a freshman studying mass media and is also looking for a second degree in audio engineering. “When I came to Washburn, I really liked
League,” said Yanowsky. “I found out that there was a League group on campus but it was closed two years ago. I really wanted to bring it back.” Yanowsky said the main draw of the game for her was the social aspect. The game may be slightly older, but it stays relevant with frequent updates. Freshman computer science major and current treasurer of the organization, Elaine Garcia, explained that she comes from a video game legacy of sorts. “I was born a gamer kid. My father played video games and I would watch constantly which led me to start exploring video games too,” said Garcia. “When I saw a poster about the organization in Memorial Union it immediately caught my interest.
I contacted Tabitha and soon became friends with her.” The organization for League is not finalized yet on campus. The group is currently looking for a university professor to act as an adviser in order to make the organization official. “In the middle of the semester, many students are bogged down with too many clubs or classes. If this doesn’t work this semester then we will try again at the beginning of next semester,” said Yanowsky. Those who are interested in joining are welcome to get in touch with Yanowsky at tabitha.yanowsky@ washburn.edu. The website for the League of Legends organization can also be found on Bods Connect.
Josh Faulk Senior Business and Communication
“Fresh baked chocolate chip cookies. It reminds me of my grandma.”
Savannah Rodriguez Sophomore Political Science
“I would say rain because it’s so refreshing.”
6“Zoey’s World: Growing Up in Johnson HOllow” Preview Magical Me
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Tambra L. Eifert, professor of geology at Washburn University, has written a book, “Zoey’s World: Growing Up In Johnson Hollow,” which will be available at the Ichabod shop from Friday. The 248-page historical fiction talks about the life and adventures of a young girl who grows up in a community near the woods. Eifert credits her mother as an inspiration for writing the book. “Old people and their talks are often neglected,” said Eifert. “While my mom and her sisters were reminiscing their adventurous childhood, I thought about bringing all her experiences together and writing a book about it.” Parts of the book are real life incidents and parts of it are fictional. The book has a total of 10 chapters, in which each chapter is a short story defining the adventures and life learnings of a girl from ages 8 to 11.
Eifert said that she hopes that the book shall be suitable for readers of all age groups. She thinks that young people will sense the enjoyment of all of the adventures while helping elderly people to reminisce their childhood. “Fiction is all about letting people paint their own picture,” said Eifert. She believes that the fun, emotions and adventures of Zoey would make people feel like they are part of the story themselves. The book, first published in January 2019, was edited multiple times before being rereleased in July of the same year. Eifert also said that the names and characters of the people have been changed to maintain their privacy. “Dr. Eifert has proved that you can do anything,” said Susanne Faulkinbury, one of her friends who helped her and gave suggestions while writing the book. “For Washburn students, it will be really cool to read something fictional written by their science professor.”
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book cover photo courtesy of Tambra Eifert photo courtesy of Erica Faulkinbury
Making memories: Eifert’s love for her mother and area where she grew up shine through in this unique work of fiction which mixes reality and fantasy.
Continued: Countries celebrate Halloween in different ways One country that does celebrate Halloween is Germany. According to Patrick Oegleklaus, industrial engineering major, they practice activities similar to the US. “In Germany we know about Halloween and celebrate but it is a much bigger holiday in the US. We do throw Halloween parties and go from house to house getting candy,” said Oegleklaus. A common misconception among Americans during Halloween season is that the holiday is the same thing as Día De los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, because Die De los Muertos begins on Oct. 31. “Día de los Muertos is not the same as Halloween. How it is observed also varies throughout Spain and Latin America. One thing they all have in common is the belief that on this day the spirits of our ancestors who have passed away are allowed to come back to visit. In Spain, Día de los Muertos is a very somber celebration or remem-
photo by Erica Faulkinbury
I do believe in spooks: Cute pumpkins decorate the shelf by Student One-Stop. Students and faculty can stop by throughout the day and vote on their favorite one.
bering of the dead where they have very serious parades. It is not a party. In the Dominican Republic it is not as somber, but it is still about the dead not the living. We clean the cemeteries, make their favor-
MUGGLES ON THE STREET By Haleigh McDonald
What are you dressing up as for Halloween?
Aubrey Wilson Freshman Education
Malenna Chavez Freshman Undeclared
“I’m going as a Hula girl, like Lilo.”
“I am going as a police officer.”
Jaden Leffler Junior Mass Media
Brandon Cox Junior Public Relations
“I went to all the sorority houses in a wedding dress and my friend went as my groom. It was really funny so we are doing that again on Halloween.”
“I’m going as the guy that paints, Bob Ross.”
Matt Hughes Junior Public Relations “I’m going as a professional boxer.”
ite food and set up alters. Mexico is much different. They throw big celebrations and it is more about the living. Which includes a fiesta or celebration with food, parades, singing and dancing,” said Georgi-
na Tenny of the foreign language department. Whether you do or do not celebrate Halloween please be respectful of each other and be safe during this holiday.
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photo courtesy of Henry McClure
College Hill Pizza Pub is here to stay. The Pizza Pub building began as Otto’s Dispensary back in the day. Otto then sold to Fergie’s clubhouse. Arnold Ferguson then sold it to Henry McClure and John Parker. McClure and Parker were having some cocktails on the back porch of The Blind Tiger and we were talking about college, Topeka and the lack of good pizza in Topeka. So, we fashioned pizza pub after our favorite pizza place called Pyramid Pizza while we were in college at the University of Kansas. And more of the inspiration came from the first Lawrence Pizza Hut with Frank Sabatini. Back in the day, Sabantini was a client of McClure’s at McClure Real Estate. After owning multiple Pizza Huts, Sabantini started Capital City Bank. Sabantini told McClure at one point during a conversation with him, “you know I used to make money when I sold pizza and beer.” This idea of pizza and beer, college and pizza and the building being for sale inspired McClure and his business partner to start a pizza shop. Ryan Duncan then became the original operating partner and came up with the idea of a build your own pizza. Then, they opened a store in Lawrence and then one in the West Ridge Mall in Topeka. They planned to open 100 stores, by starting in Seattle
where Parker lived and moving out both south and east. After their operating partner, Duncan, left for a new job, Pizza Pub decided to close its Lawrence and West Ridge locations. On Tuesday, Oct. 29, Pizza Pub turned 7 years old. They are here to stay, but will be going through some changes. Pizza Pub will now be open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. After 11 p.m. the restaurant will be available to be rented for after-hour parties and events. During the morning hours, Pizza Pub will have coffee, omelets, breakfast pizza or regular pizza available. Also, Pizza Pub offers build your own salads. Pizza Pub also has a full-service bar, catering and they deliver. They also now have added chicken wings to the menu, which seem to be a hit. Pizza Pub will also be doing an international night one night a week geared towards Washburn international students. They also would like to provide a meal or event on Thanksgiving for people that have nowhere else to go. “We’ve put so much time into the College Hill Pizza Pub that we’re not going to walk away from it. We will continue to try to give the best service we can and best products,” said McClure.
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Run faster: Taylon Peters, freshman running back, runs down the field for the touchdown. Taylon scored the first touchdown of the game.
Bods lose homecoming game by two points Jacob Weaver Washburn Review
Washburn’s annual homecoming football game had a large number of fans show up to cheer on the Ichabods Saturday, Oct. 26. Fans were interested in seeing who would be crowned king and queen. The most eventful part of the game was the last minute which left everyone on the edge of their seats. Ichabods started the first quarter strong with a touchdown from Taylon Peters, who ran 15 yards into the end zone with 10:47 remaining. Washburn’s defense stopped Central Oklahoma from scoring a touchdown, but their kicker was able to punt the ball and score three points. Throughout the rest of the quarter, the Ichabods and Bronchos were unable to make it through one another’s defenses and were forced to punt the ball back and forth. Washburn sacked the quarterback in the fourth down to regain possession during the beginning of the second quarter. The Bronchos were able to get a team safety against the
Ichabods, which made the score 7-5. The half ended with a sack from the Ichabods and the Bronchos punted the ball. The third quarter went much faster with Washburn’s defensive back intercepting the ball. Unfortunately, a flag was played against the Ichabods for holding and the Bronchos kept possession. The Bronchos scored a touchdown at 12:29 and put the Ichabods behind in a 7-12 deficit. Washburn was unable to break through Central Oklahoma’s defense and were forced to punt the ball to make the score 10-12. Another punt by Washburn’s kicker put them just ahead of Central Oklahoma 13-12. To end the quarter the Bronchos scored off a two yard run and made the extra point. The Ichabods fell behind. A 32-yard pass by Washburn’s quarterback sent Jace Williams running down the field and into the end zone. The Ichabods, who took the lead, punted the ball near the end of the game and gave possession to the Bronchos. Washburn stopped the Bronchos near
the end zone and had one final play to stop the Bronchos from making a field goal. With only three seconds left in the game the Bronchos scored a field goal and moved ahead of the Ichabods. The final score was 20-22. Running back Taylon Peters is a business major who started the game strong with a touchdown to secure the lead. Though he is not happy about his team’s loss he does not dwell on the past and looks forward to their next game. “It’s tough but we have to come back next week and respond to it,” said Peters. Quarterback Mitch Shurig is a physical education major and assisted in Washburn’s second touchdown of the game. Mitch was upset about the loss and the circumstances they were in and hopes to help his team out in the future. “It’s tough to take especially on our home turf and during homecoming. The defense had our backs all game, and as an offense we need to put out more points to help them out,” said Shurig.
Quick getaway: James Letcher Jr., sophomore wide reciever, rushes the ball. Letcher averaged three yards per carry.
Bods of honor: Top Bod winners Isaac Bird and Shelby Herring pose with President Farley and Susan Farley. The Top Bod winners were announced during halftime.
Ichabods lose to Missouri Southern Lions Washburn soccer lost to Missouri Southern 2-1 Sunday, Oct. 27. The Ichabods are now 7-7-1 and 2-5-1 in conference play. Halle Hill scored the goal for the Ichabods. Washburn got on the board first with a goal from Hill in the 25th minute of the match. Hill scored her second goal of the season with the assist from Josie Rimmer. Ichabod defense was led by Whitney Brockover and Mattie Minano who kept the Lions to only one shot on goal in the first half. Raegan Wells saved the one shot on goal. The Lions tied the Ichabods in the 55th minute of the match. Washburn retaliated with three shots
on goal in a span of five minutes but could not find the back of the net. In the 81st minute Missouri Southern scored the game winning goal. Wells finished the match with five saves. Josie Rimmer led the team in shot attempts with five. Baileigh Pepper, Rimmer and Hill each took two shots on goal. Washburn will travel to Emporia, Kansas to face the Hornets Friday, Nov. 1 at 3:00 p.m. and then the Ichabods will return home to play the last game of the regular season against Fort Hays Sunday, Nov. 3 at 1:00 p.m.
Cross Country Women place fifth The Washburn women’s cross country placed fifth at the MIAA Championships Saturday, Oct. 26. Three Ichabods placed in the top-20 at the meet. Sierra Mortensen placed fifth overall to earn an All-MIAA honors for the third year in a row finishing the 6k course with a time of 21:46.0 to claim the top spot on the 6k career records at Washburn. Lily Johnson and Kaylee Snell earned All-MIAA honorable mention. Johnson placed 13th overall and finished with a time of 22:27.7 on the 6k course and Snell placed 18th and finished with a time of 22:40.0. Both placed in the top ten on the 6k careers records at Washburn. Cassie Raines placed 33rd overall with a time of 23:1.40. Dulce Ayala Chanez clocked a time of 24:46.10 and placed 71st at the meet. Stacy Briggs placed 84th with a time of 25:23.30 on the 6k. Kelsie Dent finished 86th with a time of 25:32.80. Washburn men’s cross country placed 10th at the MIAA Championships. David Kibet placed 33rd on the 8k
course. Kibet clocked a time of 25:44.00. Brett Kulp finished 38th overall with a time of 25:52.40 on the 8k course. Brandon Kerr clocked a time of 26:48.2 and placed 61st overall. Tyler Coad placed 67th overall with a time of 26:57.3 followed closely behind by Brandon Clark who placed 69th at the meet. Clark finished with a time of 27:01.1. Jake Taylor placed 77th with a time of 27:49.4 on the 8k course. Weston Evans finished closely behind Taylor finishing with a time of 27:54.9 to place 79th overall. Derek Meeks placed 85th with a time of 28:15.1. Kale Ecord finished right behind Meeks, finishing 86th overall with a time of 28:21.3. Ben Burnett finished the 6k course with a time of 29:01.1 to place 89th overall. Washburn cross country will compete in the NCAA Central Regional on Saturday, Nov. 9 in Joplin, Missouri. The women’s 6k race will take off at 11:15 a.m. and the men’s 10k race will take off at 10:00 a.m.
Almost had you: Broncho quarterback Chandler Garrett narrowly throws the ball before Bod defender sacks him. The Bods lost the game by 2 points.