The Washburn Review, Issue 1

August 21, 2019

Volume 146, Issue 1

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Coming soon: The multicultural center will be located in the Union Underground within the Memorial Union. The multicultural center is set to open this Spring.

Multicultural center coming to the Union Underground Abbie Barth Abby Gashchen Washburn Review

Recently, rumors have been swirling around campus that Washburn is getting a multicultural center.

This conversation was sparked last semester after a town hall meeting discussed the #wucandobetter debate. Last Spring, faculty held a town hall for students to come and share their experience with student life on campus. Many students spoke up about not feeling represented or valued on campus, while others shared their ideas for how Washburn can improve. One idea brought up following the town hall was the multicultural center.

The multicultural center will be located in the office that currently houses the office of student involvement and development in the Union Underground.

According to Vice President of Student Life Eric Grospitch, replacing a faculty-run office with a student focused center will make the Union Underground more of a student hub.

“So that with The Review, with WSGA, with CAB, and that [the multicultural center] we have a much more student-focused space,” said Grospitch.

Washburn decided to make moves on this project because of the growing

pressure placed on them by students to make the campus more welcoming.

“It’s really driven by what the students have asked for. They’ve talked about space to meet and gather. They’ve talked about study space. So, it’s really going to be looking at more of those types of things rather than an additional office,” said Grospitch.

Chase Penka, a junior majoring in forensic anthropology likes the idea of making the Union Underground a better gathering place for students, but thinks Washburn could improve in notifying students of its events.

“I think if I was more aware of what was offered...and if it was more accessible to us, then I would definitely go there [the Union Underground] more,” Penka said.

While Grospitch has heard from students that a multicultural center is needed, some students, such as Brock Dick, freshman physical therapy major, feel like it is not necessary.

“I think it’s pretty multicultured already,” said Dick.

Enough students want the multicultural center that Washburn will continue forward with the project. The office of student life hopes to be finalizing this project in September and hope to have the multicultural center done by

Furry pals find their forever homes at ‘Clear the Shelters’ DeyJa Cardenas Washburn Review

There was an incredible turnout for the paw party that took place at over 1,200 animal shelters all over the United States for the ‘Clear the Shelters’ event on Saturday, Aug. 17.

The second annual Hills food, shelter and love program, the ‘Clear the Shelter’ event started August of 2014. The event originated in Texas. In 2014 the event was called, ‘Empty the Shelters.’ There were originally 33 shelters who took part in the first ‘Empty the Shelter’ event. One shelter in Dallas emptied

the shelter before the day was over. The event went so well that the NBC and Telemundo stations have made the decision to adopt the event and are now national sponsors of the event that has been taking place nationally for five years.

This is the third year that The Humane Society of Topeka has taken part in the event. Emmie Griess, the communications coordinator of the event, held at the Topeka Humane Society, explained that Telemundo essentially broadcasts the event and encourages shelters all across the nations to participate.

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The Hong Kong Extradition Bill A piece of legislation that would allow extradition to mainland china for criminal charges in the Chinese criminal system.

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Hong Kong is given semi-autonomy by Great Britain after the 99 year lease expires, with China retaining complete control 50 years in the future

The Hong Kong Umbrella Movement protests occur, with protests against the Chinese Government’s attempts to control the political process

Carrie Lam is elected by council to be Chief Executive of Hong Kong

Hong Kong natives Chan Tong-kai and Poon Hiu-wing travel to Taiwan, where Tong-kai murders Hiu-wing, then returning to Hong Kong, and creating the catalyst for the current protests

A year later, the Extradition Bill is submitted, with protests going on before and after, protests increase in pressure, and the bill yet to be formally withdrawn

graphic by Erica Faulkinbury

One Country, two systems: The Hong Kong riots Kodee Christensen Nick Solomon Washburn Review

A murder case from 2018 has sparked turmoil in Hong Kong as citizens protest a bill which would allow for criminals to be extradited to other regions for trial, one of these being mainland China. The Hong Kong government, led by Chief Executive Carrie Lam, proposed the extradition bill. Citizens were outraged due to Hong Kong’s complicated history with China.

Hong Kong was a colony of Great Britain, but in 1997 the region gained status as a semi-autonomous region of China. However, there was a catch. Fifty years later, in 2047, instead of being its own entity, Hong Kong will have to be integrated with communist China.

Since 1997, China has been encroaching on Hong Kong’s freedoms, particularly evident in the rise of protests in recent years.

The Umbrella Revolution protests in 2014 and others in 2016 were similar to today’s in that they all stem from a fight for Hong Kong’s continued autonomy and the desire of many for a democratic state. The proposal of this new extradition bill has caused outcry from citizens of Hong Kong, as they fear what will happen if mainland China is given more power over Hong Kong before the year 2047.

Washburn Law professor, Craig Martin, discussed the background of the protests further, describing some of the intriBods on the block exclusive video

cacies of China and Hong Kong’s relationship.

“The relationship between China and Hong Kong is captured by the phrase ‘one country, two systems,’ so the idea is Hong Kong is part of China, but there are two different political and legal systems in existence. China overtime would like it to be one country one system, they hope to absorb Hong Kong,” Martin said.

There are some differing opinions surrounding the issue. Foreign exchange student Yun Gao from Shanghai has a perspective of someone living in mainland China.

“From our perspective, I’m from the mainland of China, we think Hong Kong is a part of China,” said Gao. Gao speaks on how the protests are largely influenced by the younger generation of people living in Hong Kong.

“The younger generation is afraid that criminals will be sent to China and just be hit by Chinese law,” said Gao. “They make things bigger and think its related to whether Hong Kong belongs to China, and they started to do some really bad things.”

Martin shares a second opinion on this issue.

“The Hong Kong criminal law system is very similar to the British law.

There’s a lot of guarantees, a lot of rights embedded in it. The fear is that if they get extradited to China, they won’t have those rights, and they’re just going to get prosecuted and sent to prison.”

The main commonaliGallery: “Welcome home, Bods: Move in day 2019”

ty connecting both sides of the issue is concern for how violent and disruptive the protests have become.

“I’ve seen news accounts of the Chinese military on the other side of the bridge,” says Martin, “being seen with armored cars and so forth, clearly a signal to Hong Kong that if they don’t get a grip on things than the mainland Chinese government may send in troops which could be a disaster of all kinds of proportions.”

The issue is in fact deeper than just the extradition bill. Having unofficially withdrawn the bill, Lam has not yet satisfied the citizens of Hong Kong. In order for there to be some resolve, the bill must be fully dissolved. However, even at that point, the question of Hong Kong’s independence will still remain more evident than ever after these most recent protests.

“The protests this year have escalated and have taken on other issues, it is no longer just about extradition,” said Martin.

Currently, one of the main concerns of both the Chinese government and that of Hong Kong is that peace is restored. However, without an agreement or resolution, that peace is proving hard to find. Gao expresses this desperate desire in a final statement.

“From a long time ago, we are all the same,” said Gao. “We think this kind of action is too violent. I think that most things can be solved by talking, but if you choose to use violence, it’s really bad.”

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Topeka’s Annual IndiaFest Anna-Marie Lauppe Washburn Review

India Fest is quickly approaching, and the culture-filled charity event has big plans this year.

India Fest is a cultural event which takes place in Topeka annually, and has been a joyful addition to the Topeka community since it started in 2003.

Every year, the India Association of Topeka chooses a local cause receive the proceeds of the event. This year, the Topeka Habitat for Humanity is the chosen nonprofit organization with which the funds raised at India Fest will benefit.

The Topeka Habitat for Humanity has several projects that are active in the community. Some of the programs that the nonprofit runs include rehab and repair programs where the organization travels to specific Topeka neighborhoods to provide needed revitalization. Topeka Habitat for Humanity also runs a ReStore, where they take various donations from community members and sell the items back at significantly reduced rates.

Nikki MacMillan, Community Engagement Director for Topeka Habitat for Humanity spoke on what

India Fest is and how the nonprofit feels about being chosen as the beneficiary for this year’s festivities.

“The goal of India Fest is to introduce Indian culture in its myriad forms to the Topeka community and raise funds for local nonprofit organizations. India Fest is such a cherished cultural event in our community. Topeka Habitat is honored to be selected as the beneficiary this year.

We look forward to working with the India Association of Topeka to further our mission of building homes, hope and community,” Nikki MacMillan said.

Azyz Sharafy is an India Fest committee member, as well as a professor here at Washburn University. At Washburn, Sharafy teaches electronic arts and graphic design.

Sharafy said that the event is important for spreading Indian Culture. He also mentioned that there is a large Indian community here in Topeka. Apart from India Fest, their presence can be seen in Topeka through Indian restaurants, a Hindu temple and various traditional ceremonies hosted yearround.

Sharafy believes the

graphic courtesy of India Fest

Celebration and fund-raising: IndiaFest is partnered with Topeka Habitat for Humanity this year. The event has been scheduled to take place Sunday, Aug. 25.

Washburn University community could benefit greatly from attending this event because it helps expose students to culture.

This event also helps involve students in the Topeka community, and creates a giving atmosphere with the pass-it-on spirit India Fest gives.

“The focus of education isn’t only to improve one-

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Buy the book: Senior business major, Yossif Albukari (left) and freshman kinesiology major Jules Pondanera (right), employees of the Ichabod shop, present the 200 page biography iRead book.

This years 2019 iRead book was released Tuesday, Aug. 13.

self.” Sharafy said.

This event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 at the Big Gage Shelter House, located between the mini train and the zoo.

Although the event is free to attend, there are certain amenities such as food, henna tattoos and rides which one must purchase tokens to partake in.

The iRead book for the 2019 first year experience course was announced on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The book chosen is “Eisenhower: Becoming the Leader of the Free World” by Louis Galambos.

The iRead book is a mandatory reading for every student enrolled in the Washburn Experience course.

The students then must attend the iRead lecture where the author of the book comes to campus to discuss the book. Freshman also must write an essay during the semester that incorporates what they have learned from the book.

Lecturer for student success, Jordan Noller explained that iRead books are usually chosen in relevance to how it helps students learn how to conduct research and write research papers.

“We always want to pick a book that will be the most helpful for what we are talking about in the class,” said Noller. “This book has a lot of research, which helps talk about research in class.”

It seems to be a recent trend that the iRead books have a connection to Kansas. Noller explained that the iRead book chosen this year is focused on our only president that was born in the state of Kansas, therefore the book reflects on a Kansas native who essentially lead the United States upholding Kansas historic beliefs.

“That book [‘The Worst Hard Time’ by Timothy Egan] focused on the land of Kansas and told the stories of the lives affected by it, this book focuses more on how the only Kansas president impacted the nation,” said Noller.

Because the book was just announced this week, many freshmen are not aware of what the iRead book is or what book was chosen. Jadyn Nachtman, a freshman majoring in clinical laboratory sciences, who has yet to purchase her iRead book, expressed her utmost appreciation to the former president.

“I’m interested to read it. Eisenhower was a good president,” said Nachtman.

The iRead lecture will be at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 17 in White Concert Hall.

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was having medical issues.

Was it the food again?

What is your opinion on the Hong Kong protests?

Alex Thomas Junior Exercise Physiology

2019 iRead book released this week

photo by DeyJa Cardenas

By Alyssa Storm

“As much as China is an international power, I do think that Hong Kong can hold its own against someone like that.”

Josae Devine Freshman Social Work

“They want to be their own thing [Hong Kong] and the rest of everybody wants [China]to be their own thing.”

Nolan Lowry Senior Kinesiology

“I feel that all the people in Hong Kong should be fighting like they are; fighting for the rights that they deserve.”

cause is unknown.

Emilee Tobin Freshman Legal Studies

“China is a completely different government system; trying to compare something, it’s like trying to compare an apple to an orange.”

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Opinion

August 21, 2019

Letter from the Editor

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Abbie Barth is the Washburn Review’s Editor in Chief. Barth is a sophomore majoring in secondary English education.

Hello Washburn community. My name is Abbie Barth, and I am the Editor in Chief of The Washburn Review.

Whether this is your first time picking up the paper or the hundreth, I am excited that you decided to grab a copy and hope that you like what’s inside.

We have made some changes over the summer. For starters, we switched printers, and in doing so changed the width and length of the paper. We also went down from 12 pages to eight, so we had to adjust our sections to fit into the new format. Of course, the most exciting change is that our paper is now in full color. By making this change, we hope to make a paper that is more eye-catching and engaging than ever before.

My mission as the Editor in Chief of this paper is to represent each and every student, organization and activity on campus. I want to share the stories that our readers deserve to hear, inform our readers about activities and news on campus and most importantly, uphold the values that this organization and university share: “Not for ourselves alone.” We are here to ensure that this motto is reflected throughout

the community. I want this organization to share the best of Washburn, but also acknowledge the areas where we need to improve.

Since Washburn is a public university, our newsroom is protected under the 1st amendment. This means is that the university cannot stop us from publishing anything and cannot control the information that we publish. Unfortunately, not many national news organizations these days are completely unbiased. Therefore, since we are an independent newsroom we don’t have to worry about losing our funding.

With that being said, our goal as an organization is to share truth free of bias.

Our campus is full of diverse opinions, therefore I encourage you to send us a “Letter to the Editor” so we can share yours.

We are founded on the principle of “News that matters to WU.” We publish work by students, for students. So please feel free to email me at abbie. barth@washburn.edu with any story ideas, ways to improve the paper or any other comments you may have. I would love to hear from you.

Editorial: Advice to new students Transitioning from high school to college life can feel as if you’re blindly taking an enormous leap of faith into an abyss of deadlines, new challenges and way too much information. Student Media is here to tell you that it gets better. Anxiety is completely normal and you’re definitely not the only student on campus who may feel uncomfortable when adjusting to life on campus.

Here are some simple, quick and easy tips that can help smooth out your experience as a new student.

When possible, always arrive early to class. This especially gives you an advantage on the first day of class, as you are able to pick your seat freely.

Once you’ve sat down, always prepare for the start of class by retrieving a pen or pencil, a spiral notebook and your textbook from your book bag.

This way, you don’t have to fumble around later when the professor undoubtedly says something around the lines of “Now write this down,” or “This is important information worth writing down.” Carry a few extra pens or pencils in your bag because you never know when someone will ask to borrow one, or your pencil breaks or your pen runs out of ink.

Even if you prefer to use a laptop, having a spiral notebook and a writing utensil can prove useful in case your professor does not allow laptops

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in their classroom.

Don’t be afraid or intimidated to ask questions in class, or to seek out your professors during their office hours or by appointment. We’re all here to learn and grow as individuals, and part of a professor’s job is to help students do just that. Consider joining an organization. There are many, many student-ran organizations on campus catering to a huge variety of interests and needs. In an organization new students can connect on a deeper level and build stronger friendships.

No matter your background, interests or experiences, don’t panic.

You’ve got this.

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Are there too many superhero movies?

Nick Solomon Washburn Review

There was a time where superhero films were a rarity. Wesley Snipes’ Blade. The Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy, The Punisher and X-men were some of the only superhero films existing. One of the subjective topics in film today is the over-saturation of superhero movies.

Of course, this implies the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), followed

by DC films. Ever since the superhero craze started with Marvel’s response to DC’s The Dark Knight, Iron Man, I started noticing the trend of one almost always being in theaters, and nowadays, there is much truth to that statement.

That feeling of “too much” was made even worse in 2016. The MCU being a success right out of the gate, other studios saw that clear as day, and it wasn’t exactly mind-blowing when studios trying to emulate what Marvel has done appeared, specifically with the DC film “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” in 2016. That

film, terribly mediocre as it is, showed that exact notion. DC saw success in Marvel’s films, and wanted to cash in, even if they weren’t as nearly successful as their competitor.

Make a superhero movie, and have an unlimited amount sequels, each one ending with a teaser for the next one. Soon that horrid trope was added to tons of other films outside the superhero genre, and somehow making it a statement to not include a post-credit scene or a sequel.

Anyways, are there too many superhero films?

Yes, there are. But it is it a bad thing? Yes and no.

If you look at critical reviews as well as audience reaction, almost all of the Marvel films are well-received. While there are ones universally disliked, like Thor 2, most of them are well loved. However, while there is the occasional blip in the system like Guardians of the Galaxy volume 1 and 2, Thor Ragnarok, Captain Marvel and Black Panther, most of the films felt monotonous and same-y. A movie of su-

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Quantity vs. Quality: The Marvel Cinematic Universe is often derided by internet users (including myself ) for drowning the film market, but it would a crime to ignore that (for the most part) they are great films for what they are. Pictured is Chris Hemsworth as Thor in “Avengers: Endgame.”

perheroes beating up bad guys, credit scene teasing another movie, and boom, rinse and repeat, with the same cast every single movie.

But nobody, even a guy like me who cherishes some sort of change in flavor in film, cannot deny that the majority of superhero movies plaguing the market today are good, monotonous or not. There are a whopping 23 MCU films released so far, not even counting the television series that are still running, and the amount of duds among those can be counted on one hand. One would

be blind to deny their deserving success. There has always been an over-saturation of some type of film in so many decades. The 80s had action movies and slasher films, the 90s had romantic comedies, and so forth. It would be hypocritical of me not to mention that I have had a lifelong obsession with that aforementioned action craze.

There may be too many superhero movies, but it will eventually die out, but as of now, most of them are of good quality, and you can never have enough of that, whether it be superhero, slasher or rom-com.

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PUZZLES & ENTERTAINMENT

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By Joshua Irsik

Fun, inked and pierced: Woodstock is the definitive musical experience.

1999 was the 30th anniversary and this year was the 50th.

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ARTS & LIVING

August 21, 2019

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Information courtesy of healthline.com

Cannabidiol (CBD)

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Used to remedy Pain Seizures Psychosis or mental disorders Nausea Depression Anxiety Inflammatory bowel disease

Used to remedy Pain Muscle spasticity Glaucoma Insomnia low appetite Nausea Anxiety

Abby Inman Junior Human Services

By Breckyn Rowley and Francesca Kelley

Is CBD something you’re in favor of?

Brittany Mick Freshman Radiological Tech

“I do see the benefits in CBD oil, I think it benefits people a lot more than it hinders people. I think I am leaning more towards yes, I would be for it, for people that are using it in a positive way.”

“I don’t know, I don’t really have much of an opinion on it. My mom does use the oil on her knee to make her knee feel better. So, for that, I’m for it.”

NOTO art district Joelle Conway Washburn Review

The historic North Topeka art district (NOTO) has become the city’s main attraction for cultural, arts and entertainment. The deemed Arts & Entertainment District is located in the 800-900 blocks of North Kansas Ave. in Topeka.

NOTO contains creative experiences and one of a kind artisanal shopping, as well as diverse dining. The artistic hub features art galleries, studios, boutiques, antique shops and more.

NOTO hosts “First Friday Art Walks,” an event that takes place on the first Friday of every month that brings artists, vendors and people together. On First Fridays, many of the shops and art galleries stay open late and offer music, special events, food services and unique shopping.

The NOTO district was once a popular pit-stop along the Union Pacific Railroad in the 1800s, as the district is located next to the Union Railroad Station. Each business has a placard displayed in the window that contains information on the history of the building

where their business is now located.

In the beginning of the 2010s, the Topeka community was surveyed by the Heartland Visioning process. In the survey, many Topekans desired an arts district in the city. Thus, the old North Topeka railroad stop became a center for entertainment and art, which later attracted investors who helped create the NOTO that Topekans know today. Developers purchased many of the buildings and began remodeling, yet they still maintained the historical integrity of the buildings. The NOTO Arts & Entertainment District started with three new businesses in 2011, and 12 more businesses opened throughout 2012. Since 2012, NOTO has become the home of about 50 businesses, as listed at this link: https:// explorenoto.org/explore/.

The vision statement of the NOTO Arts & Entertainment District is “a vibrant and prospering arts and entertainment that is a community partner and regional leader.” A detailed overview of the NOTO Arts & Entertainment District and what it stands for can be found at https://explorenoto.org/ organization/.

photo by Erica Faulkinbury

Sunset in NOTO: A typical late Tuesday afternoon in Topeka’s Arts district. NOTO has been a developing art district with the 2010s.

Becca Nyman Junior Public Administration

“I am not, because it does have different effects on everyone and the different effects changes personalities.

Much like being drunk like different alcohols can do different things to you.”

Avinash Dhimal Freshman Microbiology

“I’m not with that, I am undecided.”

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Mass media professor wins Topeka award Adam White Washburn Review

Professor and chair of the mass media department, Maria Stover, recently won the Topeka Women of Influence award in education. The award will be presented to Stover during a ceremony from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22 at the Hilton Garden Inn. The award recognizes women who have shown innovation and dedication in their chosen field.

Stover said, “It’s a pretty big event. When it started five or six years ago, there was probably around 25 women and now there’s

close to 300 people in attendance and it’s a big celebration of women and leadership in this community and in the city of Topeka.

So I’m absolutely and truly honored to receive this award. I believe a lot of my success are due to the mentoring from so many wonderful women. Throughout the years I’ve learned that it’s important to give back.

I have on my part tried to develop those mentoring relationships and I really think one of the biggest accomplishments in my career is talking about deeper relationships with students to expand on that and go beyond the teaching of the material and the mentor-

ing of young women. On a number of occasions I’ve had the joy of talking to young women about their plans, what do you want to do after you graduate?

Sometimes these conversations are about everything, life, pay and how to negotiate a salary. Have you thought about grad school?

Opening new fields.”

“It is not easy to teach.

Not everybody feels the call to teach. I always felt that it is an honor to be able to call myself a teacher. Often when I introduce myself to people, I don’t say I’m a professor or I’m the chair of the mass media department, most of the time I just tell them I

am a teacher because this is how I primarily define myself. If I have to think of an identity, my identity primarily resides in that definition of a teacher, I teach.

That’s what brings me the most joy and satisfaction.”

Stover said.

Alex Grimes is a senior mass media student who distinctly remembers Professor Stover from Visual Communication class.

“I really liked how she paced that class, she paces it in a way that makes sense. The first several class periods are lectures then it’s labs the rest of the semester where you use everything from the lectures.

You get to use it in practice

and I wish more professors would do something like that when setting up classes. She’s really awesome at helping out students and she always made time during lab days to talk to each student one on one and give quick feedback on our projects that we were working on which I can’t express how appreciative I am for that. Without that one on one time she set aside for everyone, I think a lot of us wouldn’t have gone on the right path for that project, so she really goes above and beyond for making sure the students are understanding the material and the projects.”

Grimes said.

‘Wu Assassins’ season 1 Nick Solomon Washburn Review

Awesome fight scenes and Iko Uwais, what could go wrong?

It turns out that everything besides the fight scenes went wrong. “Wu Assassins,” while boasting absolutely amazing fight scenes, as well as a great cast, has to be one of the most disappointing series I have watched in quite a while.

The series is about Kai Jin, a half Indonesian, half Chinese chef in San Francisco.

Kai soon discovers that he is the last “Wu Assassin,” a line of warriors who wield elements whose sole purpose is to kill the Wu Warlords, a group of shadowy supernatural beings. The premise is interesting at least. Sadly, “Wu Assassins” often falls into a trap that the lesser Marvel Netflix series had: poorly written melodramatic subplots. Don’t get me wrong, I love the weird cheesy action shows, and in the case of “Into the Badlands,” they can be done very well, but, besides the fight scenes and sometimes fun story, “Wu Assassins” is nothing to write home about.

The first sin this series makes is wasting the leads. Uwais is known for “The Raid” films. Two brutally violent and grounded action movies that are absolutely some of the best the martial arts/action genre has ever seen. In this series, he is relegated to a ‘chosen one’ trope, and his character itself is bland. The same goes for Katheryn Winnick, who plays an undercover cop and just like every other character in this show,

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Punching and kicking: “Wu Assassins” is comprised of fantastic fight scenes. The rest of the show has not been so well-received.

by DeyJa Cardenas

Ingredients 2 cups Cheerios cereal 1 ¼ cup All-purpose flour 2 tbsp.

Vegetable oil 1 egg ½ cup Packed down brown sugar 1 tsp Cinnamon 1 tsp Baking powder ¾ tsp Baking soda 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup 1% milk A cupcake/ muffin pan

The Cooking Bod

APPLE SAUCE CHEERIO MUFFINS

Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

2. Oil the bottom of the slots in the muffin pan or spray with cooking spray.

3. Crush the cheerios.(most effective and quick way I have found is placing the cheerios into a bag and rolling over them with a tortilla roller.)

4. Add each of the ingredients in the order listed into a large mixing bowl.

5. Pour the mix into each of the cupcake holes in the pan.

Put the muffins into the oven and cook them until the muffins are golden brown, almost like banana bread.

Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Enjoy!

is really good at fighting people. Then comes in the villain, Kai’s father, Uncle Six (Byron Mann), who really is a weak villain because he is essentially the voice of reason in the show.

One thing I have to criticize specifically is the soundtrack. Sort of like the cinematic masterpiece that is “Suicide Squad,” every other second there is a some licensed song, and while that is pretty annoying in the first place, it is made even worse with how terrible the songs are, and how nearly every single one is out of place. This happened in every episode, and I got so annoyed with it that once one started playing I just muted the TV. In addition, the magic aspect of the show is visually awful.

Overall, “Wu Assassins” has a solid cast and has some great fight scenes, but that’s about it. Normally martial arts fantasy things can be a fun time, but as soon as the actual “Wu Assassin” concept came into the mix, it went downhill. Aside from a few exceptions, it stayed that way. Had it been a more grounded crime series (see Cinemax’s ‘Warrior’) and not filled with plot holes, abandoned plot points, and the story itself making no sense at all, it could have been decent. It got to a point where I was actively frustrated with it and wanted to turn it off. Honestly, unless you like Iko Uwais and well-crafted fight scenes, I don’t recommend watching this show. The only thing keeping it a step above ‘Iron Fist’ is the fight scenes, and otherwise, you’re better off watching “The Raid” instead.

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FEATURES

August 21, 2019

Theatre department to host open house Anna-Marie Lauppe Washburn Review

Washburn University’s theatre department is having an open house on Monday, Aug. 26 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in room 130 of the Garvey Fine Arts Center. This open house will feature informative discussions about fundraising opportunities, as well as discuss events happening in the theatre during the 2019-2020 school year.

There will also be a discussion about a study abroad trip that the theatre department will take to Scotland in the upcoming year, as well as information about the Washburn Players, which is a theatre-based organization on campus. During the open house, attendees will get a tour of the department, including the costumes closet and the call board where they will post roles and other theatre opportunities such as stage management or equipment management. There will also be free refreshments during this time.

The night doesn’t stop there, though. At 5:30 p.m., there will be an audition workshop where Julie Noonan will teach a song for those interested in a part in the upcoming musical ‘War Paint’. Noonan is an assistant professor in the theatre

department with a bachelor’s degree in music education, a Master of Arts and a doctorate in philosophy.

“War Paint” auditions will take place on Aug. 27 and 29. “War Paint,” according to broadwaymusicalhome.com, “tells the remarkable story of cosmetics titans Helena Rubinstein and Elizabeth Arden, who defined beauty standards for the first half of the 20th Century.” When asked why the theatre department chose this musical, Noonan said that it was selected “because it is a fun musical with great women’s roles.” The theatre department tends to have a more actresses than actors, and this musical is a good opportunity to showcase students in strong female roles.

“War Paint” also happens to go hand in hand with the upcoming WU-mester theme of Citizenship and Suffrage.

This theme was chosen because this year is the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote, and the 150th anniversary of the 15th amendment, which barred voting discrimination based on race. 2020 is also a census year. According to history professor Kelly Erby, those involved in choosing the WU-mester just felt it was the right time.

Fall 2019 Productions “Citizenship and suffrage are still very much timely topics...talking about belonging to a nation and what belonging means,” Erby said about the upcoming WUmester. Erby is the assistant dean for the College of Arts and Sciences, and she teaches primarily within the history department as an associate professor.

The theatre department wants all readers to be aware that anyone, regardless of major, can audition for a part in the musical. “War Paint’”is an eight week commitment though, so students will want to be sure it fits into their schedule before signing up. The theatre department hopes to later host a Directors Showcase which will feature shorter scenes of about eight to 10 minutes. The content for these scenes will be supplied by students from the new upper level directors class, Analysis and Directing.

Students should make sure to check out this fun and informative open house if they have any interest in the theatre department. It is a great time to expand on theatre knowledge and have a great time in the process. Whether students are theatre veterans or newcomers, Washburn University’s theatre department has something for everyone.

Audition Workshop Monday, Aug. 26 5:30 p.m.

Theatre Lobby Early Fall Fund Raising Show Thursday, Sept. 19 & Friday, Sept. 20 more information to come

Theatre Meet and Greet Monday, Aug. 26 4 p.m.

Theatre Lobby Auditions for “WAR PAINT” Tuesday, Aug. 27 & Thursday, Aug. 29 5:30 p.m.

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“WAR PAINT” by Wright, Frankel, Korie – Musical Friday, Nov. 8, Saturday, Nov. 9, Friday, Nov. 15, Saturday, Nov. 16 7:30 p.m.

“WAR PAINT” by Wright, Frankel, Korie – Musical Sunday, Nov 17 2 p.m.

Director’s Showcase Thursday, Dec. 5, Friday, Dec. 6 7:30 p.m.

Student Acting Showcase Friday, Dec. 6 3 p.m.

Fall 2019 Productions Student Directed Production Feb. 13-16

She Kills Monsters April 3, 4, 5, 9, 10

photo by Cody Dannar and Nick Solomon

BODS ON THE BLOCK

By Nick Solomon, Jackson Smith and Kyle Manthe

What class are you most excited to take and why?

Brycen Galick Senior Political Science

Matthew Mota Sophomore Kinesiology

“Therapeutic exercise, probably because it’s the most related major with exercise rehab. Hopefully I can apply to schools that have PT or chiropractic.”

“Biology I guess, because it’s important for my major.”

Hunter Poort Senior Exercise/Rehab

Michaela Morgan Freshman Nursing

“International Politics, because I’m a political nerd.”

“Physiology, mainly because I’ve never done physiology.”

For More Information Theatre office: (785) 670-1639 Facebook: washburntheatre

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SPORTS

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Football begins at Washburn photo courtesy of WU Sports

In full gear: The football team poses for their official team photo. Last season the Bods had an overall record of 5-6.

Lillian Holmberg Washburn Review

With the start of the fall semester comes a new season for Washburn athletics. The Washburn football team is hopeful for what’s in store this season.

Craig Schurig, head football coach, says he is confident in the direction the team is headed.

“We feel like we have a really good team coming back from last year. We have a lot of returners but we also have a lot of new players that are very competitive to get on the field, so we really like our guys’ enthusiasm and

how they’re developing into a team,” Schurig said.

“We’re just excited about the whole year.”

In the preseason MidAmerica Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) coaches poll and media poll, Washburn football ranked eighth out of the twelve teams in the conference. Topping the list in the coaches poll are the Fort Hays State Tigers.

Ranking first in the media poll are the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats.

“Our conference is tough. A lot of times it happens kind of how you finish the year. Last

year we lost some games there towards the end, so you’re kind of projected out how you finished,” Schurig stated. “It should motivate us. We feel like we obviously have a much better team than that, but it’s a tough conference.

You’ve got to come every day and practice and get ready to play your best each Saturday.”

Josh Wright, senior defensive back, says he thinks the key to a successful season will be the team’s ability to work cohesively.

“Not everybody’s going to be that guy on the field all the time, but we do

need people. We do need people getting down the field when we punt the ball. It’s a team game,” said Wright. “I can’t do what I do without other people, simple as that. It’s not on me, it’s not on the quarterback, it’s not on any one person. This is a team game. It’s the epitome of a team game.”

In addition to stating he wants the team to play as a unit, Wright is hopeful camp performance will be mirrored during the season.

“We’re going to be pretty motivated this season. We’re going to feel pretty good,” Wright said. “There’s a lot of

competition in camp and I just want that to carry over into the season.”

As for whom and what to watch for, Schurig says there will be promising plays and promising returning players.

“We feel like we have a lot of good guys coming back, so we really feel like, whether it’s offense or defense, the plays should be pretty good,” Schurig said. “Opening game is Thursday, Sept. 5 here, so that’s nice to always start out at home. Hopefully we get a big crowd for that one.”

Peri Bailey talks cheering Lillian Holmberg Washburn Review

New to the Washburn cheer team, freshman Peri Bailey is navigating her way through the world of college cheer.

Having cheered four years in high school as a student at Topeka High School, Bailey tried out for the Washburn cheer team her senior year.

“The end of your senior year you go to try-outs, so there’s a couple of clinic days where you stunt, and then they’ll email you videos of the material you need, like the fight song, which you memorize and then try-outs you do the fight song and they watch you at the clinics,” said Bailey.

Bailey said for her, the difference between high school cheer and college cheer is the amount of dedication.

“A lot of the cheerleaders take it a lot more seriously, so having people that want to be there and want to be committed definitely makes it a lot better

and the team way stronger,” said Bailey.

With serious commitment comes serious obligations, which Bailey says is more than what is perceived from the outside.

“It definitely takes a lot more than people think. People think it’s just cheer, but we are in the weight room, we are stunting,” Bailey stated. “We have weights in the morning twice a week and then we have practices twice a week in the afternoon. Then we have work week, which is in preparation for the first football game. We cheer at all the home football games, and we also have community service and fundraising. So it does take up quite a bit of time, but for me it’s worth it.”

Her favorite part, Bailey says, is the team itself and the positive environment.

“We have almost a whole brand new team, a brand new coach this year, so everybody’s ready to just dig in,” Bailey said. “There’s no real negativity so far, and that’s what I’ve really liked.”

photo by Lillian Holmberg

Base bod: Peri Bailey, freshman, says she is enjoying Washburn cheer, and it is more work than people think. Bailey is a base for the Washburn cheer team.

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