September 18, 2019
Volume 146, Issue 5
Washburn appoints Kuwitzky as VPAT
Abbie Barth
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Chris Kuwitzky has been selected as Washburn’s new vice president of administration and treasurer. The university VPAT is in charge of all financial operations and overseeing the following areas of Washburn: information technology services, the physical plant, human resources, auxiliary enterprises and supervision of the university police force. Kuwitzky has been working for Washburn as the controller and director of accounting since October, 2018. According to the official Washburn University press release, Kuwitzky will be replacing current Vice President Jim Martin, who will return to a full-time teaching position with the school of business. The search narrowed to two candidates in August, with Kuwitzky being the only Washburn candidate. Kuwitzky came from the University of Oklahoma, where he spent 30 years of his career. His final position at OU was the Associate Vice President of administration and finance. President Jerry Farley made the following statement on Kuwitzky’s hiring in the university press release. “Chris brought some great experience to Washburn from his long career in both public accounting and in higher education at OU,” said Farley. “Since joining our staff in October of last year, he has proven to be a strong asset and a great fit for Washburn. This is a challenging position and we are fortunate to have such a talented and experienced professional on our team.” In his current position, Kuwitzky is responsible for the team that produces the university’s financial statements and assists with investment and debt strategies. Aug. 16, Kuwitzky gave a presentation on his work experience and goals for Washburn followed by a question and answer forum. During the forum, Kuwitzky was asked about areas that he would like to see improvement in. In his response, Kuwitzky emphasized the long financial approval process for minor payments. Kuwitzky noticed that he would sometimes have to approve certain payments in the financial office when Martin wasn’t available. He realized that he had no idea what the payment was for, but at least five other people had already approved it. He emphasized how long the approval process took, and, in this case, for a small payment of $36. He used this example as context for his goal of improving the financial process by tightening its security, refreshing the current policies and creating a workflow system. During his presentation,
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Ready for success: Chris Kuwitzky has been appointed as the new Vice President of Administration and Treasurer. Kuwitzky is a certified public accountant and earned a bachelor’s of business administration in accounting.
Kuwitzky also shared his reasons for wanting to work in higher education. “I fell in love with the idea of helping students be successful,” said Kuwitzky. “At the end of the day, that’s why I stayed in education. We’re changing lives and legacies along the way.” Kuwitzky will officially take the role of VPAT Oct. 1. “I am equally humbled and excited to be selected to serve as Washburn’s next Vice President for Administration and Treasurer,” said Kuwitzky. “I look forward to working with faculty, staff and students to help ensure that Washburn prospers in the years to come.”
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Kicking fury: Lauren Dietrick takes the ball up the field. The Ichabod soccer team won their game against Colorado State University-Pueblo 2-0.
WUPO strives for campus safety and security Joelle Conway Washburn Review
A huge conversation has taken place across our nation’s college campuses: How do we stay safe on campus? Amid the violence happening in our country, Washburn University has made a commitment to its students, faculty and staff to cultivate a safe campus environment. The Washburn University Police Department takes that commitment very seriously, as they are the campus’ primary resource for safety and security. Captain Matt Simpson and Sergeant Anthony Escalante are WUPO officers. Both officers are graduates of Washburn University. Simpson has been an officer at Washburn for four years, and Escalante has been an officer at Washburn for two years. “Safety on the campus is a joint responsibility. You know, we encourage students to empower themselves: know where the lights are on campus, where the help phones are and get to know their surroundings. We are here to do everything possible to make your experience pleasant, and to keep you safe,” said Simpson. WUPO encourages students to call or text 911 for emergencies. When somebody calls 911, a myriad of public service departments are aware of the situation and can give appropriate help. For an imminent situation that doesn’t require emergency services, you may call or text WUPO at 785670-1153. A communications dispatcher is available 24/7. If a crime occurs on campus, contact WUPO immediately. All of the officers are trained on assisting students in making a police report. You will be asked to make a statement and answer clarifying questions in
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Keeping WU safe: Washburn police officers help keep campus safe and secure. Many of the officers have said that they wish to meet more students and build connections and trust within the Washburn community.
order to best help the officers solve the case. WUPO encourages students to know the available resources on campus. “I think the biggest thing that I would encourage people to do is to let people know where you’re going,” said Simpson. Students who have night classes or walk campus alone at night should tell a friend or roommate where they are going. Washburn Police Department is authorized to have 20 officers. Washburn Tech, the KBI Building and Washburn University share these officers. WUPO officers all wear body cameras and radios among other tools like a Taser, handcuffs, baton and pepper spray. WUPO has annual trainings on use of force, de-escalating situations and training on diversity and inclusion. Washburn is also a campus that allows students to conceal carry as long as students are in compliance with the universitie’s policies on the matter. A full explanation of the conceal carry policy can be found on the Washburn website under the student involvment tab. Michaela Webb, Washburn alumni and 1L student at Washburn Law, explained what it
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means to her to attend a university she feels safe at. “Having a safe campus means having a sense of security whenever I step foot on campus that I am protected. Beyond that, it means the feeling of belonging to a community in which we watch out for one another,” said Webb. “I believe that safety on campus is an absolute component of making ones college experience memorable and positive.” Washburn’s police officers are here to protect and establish trust with the Washburn community. Many of the officers wish to meet all the students and build relationships with them. Having a police department that deeply cares about the population it serves is another aspect of why Washburn is so special to many. “Regardless of what’s in the national media about the tensions between communities and police, that doesn’t have to be us. We control of how we treat each other. We are truly here and we are student-centered,” said Escalante. Washburn police department is striving to create a campus climate where students, faculty and staff feel safe and secure.
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That’s a little creepy 12:26 p.m. Sept. 11. A report was made from Mabee Libary. A suspicious person report was made.
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Futures at work: Linda Bull instructs students of the Washburn University Advertising Club. The club is for any student with interests in advertising, marketing or branding.
Advertising club on campus holds first meeting Abby Gaschen Washburn Review
Now available to students, the Washburn University Advertising Club plans to bring together students who have an interest in advertising, marketing, communications, art or anything that promotes a brand or idea. It gives students the opportunity to connect with people in the community who have the same interests. This club also offers Washburn students the chance to explore new internships, scholarships and mentorships. Meetings are once a week in Henderson, and there is a guest speaker at each one.
This month’s speaker, Linda Bull, talked about all of the exciting opportunities that students could participate in. There are different competitions that students can enter to help promote their work. Glorianna Noland, junior mass media student said, “I’m excited about the opportunities for illustration, because it’s kind of rare in advertisements. It’s usually just like, logos and other things, but I’m trying to get that kind of thing. So I’m really excited because there’s very few people in the industry with the Topeka that specialize in illustration.” Both the students and leading sponsor have a lot to be excited about. An-
drew Anglin, one of the professors in the mass media department, leads the club. “So really, a lot of jobs, any jobs, of course, study hard, work hard, but it really helps to have allies out there. People that know who you are, know what you are, that you stand out from the competition, and this is a way to have that happen. Obviously, others in Topeka, as well as outside, want to help our students,” said Anglin. The advertising club is good for students interested in the field because it gives them the chance to participate in the community. The club was created to advance the student member’s careers while in college.
Huffman sentenced in college admissions scandal Wesley Tabor Washburn Review
Actress Felicity Huffman has been sentenced to 14 days in prison following a final verdict in a Boston-area courtroom Friday Sept. 13. Huffman pleaded guilty in May 2019 to conspiring to pay $15,000 to a fake charity that arranged and proctored fixed ACT/SAT exams to assist her daughter’s SAT assessment score(s) back in 2017. The fake charity titled “Key Worldwide Foundation,” a college admissions assistance program founded by William “Rick” Singer is at the heart of the illegal bribery and initial compensation made by Huffman. Singer, a college admissions consultant, admitted to arranging SAT and ACT exams in the Houston and Los Angeles areas where he had bribed test administrators. Proctors were also compensated for their corrupt behavior as they would adjust test answers to accurately reflect the desired SAT/ACT scores. Singer plead guilty back in March to four charges including: one count of racketeering conspiracy, one count of money laundering conspiracy, one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and one count of obstruction of justice. “All of these things, and many more things, I did,” Singer said. “I created a side door that would guarantee families would get in.” Prosecutors say Sophia Macy, Huffman’s daugh-
ter, was unaware of the arrangements between her mother and Singer. Huffman’s verdict was decided in just one week following a three-page letter she wrote to U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani. In the letter, Huffman describes what led her to accept an invitation to the predisposed bribery scheme while showing remorse in her fateful wrongdoings. “The factual story is that I didn’t go shopping for a college counselor to find out how to rig a SAT score. I didn’t even know such a scheme existed… I thought that I was being a good mother… giving my daughter a fair shot,” Huffman stated in the letter. Despite the letter, U.S. District Court Judge Talwani assured Huffman that punishment was going to be included in her decision. “She knew it was fraud, it was not an impulsive act,” said Judge Talwani. Huffman must report to prison on Oct. 25 to serve her sentence. Huffman also received a $30,000 fine, 250 hours of community service and one year supervised release. Huffman’s attorney has requested a facility near the actress’ home. The official placement will be decided by the Bureau of Prisons and has not been announced. “I was more surprised that they caught and prosecuted her [Felicity Huffman] than the actual crime committed,” said Brandon Moreno, senior biology major. Following the court session on Friday, Huffman
1:52 p.m. Sept. 11. A report was made from Washburn Tech. A report of a student exiting a transportation vehicle hitting another vehicle with the car door.
When are people going to learn? 2:51 p.m. Sept. 11. A report was made from lot P at Washburn. A traffic stop occured, resulting in a probable cause to search for marijuana and the driver was cited.
Everything is okay here 7:58 a.m. Sept. 12. A report was made from Washburn Tech. A non-injury accident was reported.
The long arm of the law 12:25 a.m. Sept. 13. A report was made from SW 17th St and SW Lane St. A warrant arrest was reported.
Technology...isn’t it great? 11:08 a.m. Sept. 13. A report was made from Lincoln Hall. A faulty smoke detector was the cause of the alarm.
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Case closed: Felicity Huffman is known for her prominent role in the dated television series, Desperate Housewives. Huffman was recently sentenced to 14 days in prison and must report on Oct. 25, 2019.
released the following statement regarding the sentencing and her actions. “There are no excuses or justifications for my actions. I would like to apologize to my daughter, my husband, my family and the educational community for my actions. I especially want to apologize to the students who work hard every day to get into college, and their parents who make tremendous sacrifices to support their children.” It is uncertain whether additional involved parties will receive the same legal punishment as Huffman. “It’s unfair to have a
wealthy person tear apart the dreams of those who dedicate themselves to studying for a college admissions test,” said Maria Hernandez, senior legal studies major. “There’s consequences and in the case of what Felicity Huffman did… she not only lied about the capabilities of her daughter, but also damaged somebody else’s hope to be admitted at the college of their dreams.” Lori Loughlin, another actress entwined in the admissions scandal, plans to fight the accusations made against her. Loughlin, unlike Huffman, pleaded not guilty.
6:33 p.m. Sept. 13. A report was made to WUPD. A medical call involving a subject being stung by a bee was reported.
Welfare Check 8:51 a.m. Sept. 13. A report was made from the Law School. A welfare check was performed on a student.
A new kind of deodorant? 5:42 p.m. Sept. 14. A report was made from the 1800 BLK of SW Jewell Ave. A report of a subject smelling of marijuana was reported.
Don’t answer scam phone calls or emails 7:11 p.m. Sept. 14. A report was made to WUPD. A scam or fraud was reported.
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Opinion
September 18, 2019
My ideal political candidate Bayley Baker Contributor
Unless you live under a rock, you’re probably aware that there has been a great deal of chatter surrounding the 2020 presidential primaries as of late. The election may still be hundreds of days away, but the primary process is well underway — and it’s dominating the news cycle. Making sense of the primaries can be challenging, especially if your foray into the world of politics is just beginning. It’s important to think critically about what you’re looking for in a potential president before you vote. One thing that may help you orient yourself in terms of choosing a candidate to support is to simply think of a handful of political issues that you consider to be the most important, and go from there. For example, my ideal political candidate has strong, progressive stances
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on reproductive rights, climate change, healthcare, and the elimination of voter suppression nationwide. These are the things that are important to me. Now, I can work backward from here by researching the 2020 presidential candidates, and find a candidate (or two, or three! It’s the primaries!) who aligns with me on those issues.
It’s worth taking the time to pinpoint the key issues that matter to you and to do the research on the (admittedly excessive amount of) candidates who are in the running. You may not find your ideal candidate among the presidential hopefuls, but you may be able to find someone close enough. Zeroing in on the things that are import-
ant to you can help you cut through the noise and avoid being swayed by partisan media outlets. Your ideal political candidate may not look like mine, but it’s important for all of us to identify some fundamental stances that can help guide us as we navigate this hectic election season.
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Editorial: There are too many student platforms Washburn students spend a lot of time on D2L and MyWashburn. The two platforms are manageable, but adding in a multitude of other platforms is where life starts to become messy. Students and faculty use the following platforms, oftentimes simultaneously: the official Washburn website, Navigate, Degree Works, Zoom, MyWashburn, D2L, GroupMe, Bods Connect and Outlook. These accounts are all tied to your Washburn email, so you’re only obligated to remember one password. However, with each platform comes a different headache. Some platforms, such as Zoom and Degree Works, can be confusing to navigate. Additionally, constant software updates and name changes provide
more pain. The app used to find class locations started out as Ellucian Go, then it changed to the Guide app and now it’s changed again to the name Navigate. It seems like the more the name changes and the more often the university switches platforms, the more likely it is for students to dissociate from the platform. These student platforms typically are taught during the WU101 course. Therefore, if a new platform is added, only incoming students will know about it. For example, the newest addition to the multitude of platforms is Bods Connect. Many students are unfamiliar with the new addition. Bods Connect isn’t addressed consistently in WU101 classes, which causes large knowledge gaps in how to use the platform.
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Unless you’re a president or vice president of an organization, you probably haven’t gone through Bods Connect training. If Bods Connect training was an option, would students buy in? The question on everyone’s mind… “is it worth it?” and “how long will this new platform last?” Each year, at least one of these platforms faces software updates, and the only people getting trained on how to use the new tool are WU101 students and members of organizations. This is a small part of the student population. Overall, Student Media likes the idea of Bods Connect and thinks that it has the potential to reduce the increasing number of platforms for students. We just hope that it catches on in time to be effective.
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From 1982: President Ronald Reagan is an influential figure in American history. Reagan visited Topeka in order to raise funds and show support for the then Republican candidate for governor, Sam Hardage.
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Pagan Student Union provides safe space Kodee Christensen Washburn Review
Having launched the Pagan Student Union in February of this year, religious studies majors Austin Weaver and Kimmy Woodworth have been striving to create a safe space for students to share their beliefs and learn about those of others. “Our mission statement is to promote religious tolerance in Topeka and at Washburn,” said Woodworth. “A lot of it is about education and providing a safe space for students.” Both Weaver and Woodworth came together to create this safe space for those facing discrimination and lack of understanding. “As a religious minority...I hate to compare it to problems that other minorities have, but there is not a big tolerance for people who don’t identify with a normal religion,” said Weaver. Woodworth shared that she has faced discrimination since the first posters went up for the club. Defining Paganism is a somewhat difficult task, but Woodworth sees this as an opportunity rather than a flaw. “It’s a really special family of religions,” said Woodworth, “because there’s not a doctrine, there’s not really rules and people get really hung up on how to be the right version of their religion, and it doesn’t need to be that way.” She also shares the difficulties of
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Tree of life: Paganism often uses a tree to represent the different religions within it. The image portrays the importance of growth to Washburn’s Pagan Student Union.
defining Paganism for the group. “That’s what makes running the group so tricky,” Woodworth said, “Because there’s a bunch of people who pick and choose from a bunch of different other faiths, and people blend elements of Pagan-
ism into the religions they grew up with. It’s tricky to define religion at all, let alone a kind of religion that is like almost everything.” As far as their goals and hopes for the club, both Weaver and Woodworth aspire to make the
club ultimately inclusive and educational. Where they feel the Topeka community is lacking in tolerance, they wish to provide that tolerance for members. “If you would like to explore your options, we would provide you a safer space to do so,” said Weaver. “But if you also feel like you don’t want to believe anything, then that’s your personal choice. We would support you either way.” Woodworth closes by emphasizing how important the aspect of growth is to the experience offered by the Pagan Student Union. “We’re about growth,” Woodworth said. “Not necessarily finding hard and fast what you believe in, but seeing if maybe something will stick. I like to learn from the people in our group and I hope they like to learn from me. We’re on this quest for the people who want to find their truth and people that want to be more involved. We’re both very busy people, and this is a top priority. Through the discrimination and ignorance...if we help one pagan student on campus feel empowered and more safe, then it is all worth it.” The Pagan Student Union meets on Tuesdays from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Myriad room of the LLC. Keep an eye out for their upcoming Pagan showcase event coming late October.
Memories live on in Carol Chapel Kodee Christensen Washburn Review
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Calm in chaos: Carol Chapel stands proudly on Washburn’s campus, bearing the name of the late Carol Etzel. The chapel was gifted to Washburn’s campus in December of 2003.
Located between Mabee Library and the Memorial Union rests a serene getaway filled with cedar finishes, holding floor to ceiling windows allowing for natural light, surrounded by greenery to accent its beauty. Carol Chapel, named after the late Carol Etzel, has a history as beautiful as its design. Originally named Nunemaker Chapel after Irene Nunemaker, today’s Carol Chapel had its start on the campus of Menninger Clinic, one of the top psychiatric hospitals in the world. Working in New York for AVON, Nunemaker wanted to be a benefactor of Menninger Clinic by creating a chapel to be placed on the clinic’s campus. Completed in 1996, Nunemaker Chapel remained until the Menninger Clinic was moved to Houston, Texas, in 2003. It was then that the Etzels stepped in. “I was on the Board of Regents [for Washburn] in 2003, as well as on the foundation board for Menninger Clinic,” said Tim Etzel. “So, I was in the unique position of asking for the gift of the chapel on behalf of Washburn.” While it was Tim Etzel’s position which allowed for the initial request to be made, he attributes the motivation behind the chapel’s donation to Washburn to his late wife, Carol Etzel. “I was very proud and still am,” Tim Etzel said. “It was the right name. There wasn’t any question in my mind. She was the one that asked me what they were going to do with the chapel. At first, I didn’t pay much attention to it. Then I went by and looked and it took off from there. It
was her idea, her inspiration, her drive that caused it to happen.” In the wake of the 1996 tornado that swept through Washburn’s campus, the university’s community was left lacking a chapel. Thanks to timing, Menninger, the Etzels and many others, the need was met in December of 2003 as Carol Chapel was moved to Washburn’s campus. Dedicated in 2004 with Carol’s name, the chapel has been used since as a place of quiet amidst chaos, musical performances, meetings and even the occasional wedding. “A large part of it is used for the music department. That would be really fitting, because Carol and I supported the music department and she played the piano so she was very musical. I know she’d be proud of that,” said Tim Etzel. Avery Shrader, junior OTA/ health service administration student, appreciates what the chapel has to offer. “Carol Chapel has been a resource for myself and others to have a place for reflection and prayer in the midst of Washburn’s busy campus,” said Shrader. Praises like this one from Shrader have brought joy to Tim Etzel. “I’m very pleased with the way it’s used,” said Tim Etzel. “I get a quarterly report that tells me what the chapel is used for.” Carol Chapel’s rich history is marked with the inspiration of many and a deep care for a building providing peace for many. Being home to Carol Chapel is an honor that Washburn gets to hold. If you find yourself needing some quiet in the noise of everyday life, take some time to take advantage of this treasure on Washburn’s campus.
Multiple organizations represent their faith Nicholas Solomon
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In addition to the Pagan Student Union and the Muslim Student Organization, there are also several Christian organizations around campus, encompassing some different groups and denominations. One of these organizations is God’s Bods. According to treasurer Kaitlyn Rohr, the goal of the Catholic-based organization is for students to find their faith. “Celebrate their religion and practice their faith. The purpose is to try and help young people nurture their faith and learn how to find the help to aid them in their discovery of their own personal religion, and provide friendship as well as fellowship,” said Rohr.
There is also the Christian Challenge. According to Christian Challenge member Grace Cole, the organization works to bring people together. “Primarily focus on providing a good community for students on campus where they can come learn about God, and we want them to have a place to be encouraged. Community is hard when you first come to college, that’s what we want to be is a good community,” said Cole. Another Christian organization is Young Life, which welcomes members with open arms as much as the others do. Member Ayawna Singleton explained the goal of the organization. “Young Life is a Christian Organization, and there is no spe-
cific denomination of Christianity we focus on. Our main focus is to bring Jesus to adolescents. So we do Wyldlife which is middle school, Young Life for high school, and here we do Young Life College,” said Singleton. Students can also join the Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship. Member Katie Brighton spoke about what it’s like to be a part of Chi Alpha. “We find people who really want to go to deeper with God, we feed them, and give them spiritual food, helping them in a sense, mentor them. We fight for them, spiritually fighting for them, and being someone there to listen. We aren’t really focused on reaching a large group of people, we are really focused on finding a small group and focusing on real life change,” said Brighton.
Finally, there is Called to Greatness, a campus ministry. According to member MacKenzie Tickles, the organization is about learning how to live by what God intends. “God has called us to live a life of greatness, we define greatness as being the full expression of what God created us to be. Call to Greatness really works as a community to help young men and women, giving them encouragement, fellowship. We really focused on working to introduce the students to God’s greater plan, to creatively address problems that aren’t just in their college but in their lives too.”
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New organization fosters friendships Yue Li
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Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization with the ultimate goal of fostering true friendships between those with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. It was founded by Anthony K. Shriver in 1989. Its chapter at Washburn University was founded in 2018 by its current president, Baylee Wolf, a sophomore psychology major and leadership studies minor. Wolf got the idea of establishing Best Buddies from a group project in psychology class. “I took Leadership 100 last year. In that class, we do a group project called the Campus Action Project (CAP),” said Wolf. “We really wanted to focus on making true friendships and not just partnering people up and hoping for the best. And by doing that, we wanted to decrease stereotypes, misconceptions and stigmas… It took a few months for us to find best buddies.” Wolf wants to help people who are marginal-
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Welcome new members: Baylee Wolf presents to attendees of the meeting. Best Buddies held its first meeting this semester at the Blair Room in Living Learning Center on Sept. 11, 2019.
ized seek true friendship. “The reason I’m a psychology major is because I see a lot of misconceptions, stigmas and stereotypes about mental health things. Even though this isn’t necessarily exactly bad, I think giving people who are marginalized, creating true friendships with them, and showing the world of stereotypes and the misconceptions that they’re false,” said Wolf. “My ultimate goal in life is to help people who are marginalized in that way. I think that this is a great opportunity to start doing that and start following my dream.” The mission of Best Buddies is to build friendships and bring the Topeka community and Washburn University together in ways that they never have before. “This is such a cool opportunity, and that you can make such a difference in somebody else’s life who has been marginalized and who isn’t given the same opportunities as most of us are. By making such a difference in their lives, it will be really cool to see the difference that they make in yours,” said Wolf. Best Buddies had its first meeting Wednesday, Sept. 11, to introduce this new organization to prospective members. During the meeting, Wolf explained what Best Buddies is, as well as its goals and requirements, and talked about the upcoming events. Kylie Hawkins, the events coordinator of Best Buddies, spoke about the future of the organization. “We are thinking about talking to someone who works on campaigns and teaches one of the after high school programs for adults with IDD
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Madame President: Baylee Wolf, the president of Best Buddies, is a sophomore psychology major. Wolf began the process of starting the club last year.
(Intellectual development disorder) and see if she wanted to somehow partner with us.” Students can benefit a lot from being a part of Best Buddies. “They can benefit a new friend. They can benefit by being exposed to people and a culture and demographic to which they’ve never been exposed to before. They can really learn a lot from people who have different experiences than they do, and their eyes will be opened a lot,” said Wolf. Students are invited to be associate members of Best Buddies. The membership applications are due Oct. 1.
Music department welcomes new professor Abby Gaschen Washburn Review
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Conductor instructor: Professor Huff is a classical guitarist. He started serious study at 12 years old.
play for your family. But I like music because music is really personal to each person,” said Huff. It takes endurance and dedication to become proficient on any instrument, within a group setting, or as a soloist. Passion for a particular instrument will cause you to always go to it, spend time with it and love it. “In any field, including music,
you have to have a drive and a passion for what you do. And then you have to have discipline and hard work,” said Huff. Emily Winterberg, senior viola player in the orchestra, has had Huff as an instructor and thinks highly of his teaching. “He definitely brings a lot to the table in the sense that what he is giving us extremely challenging,
which is amazing for orchestra, but it’s stuff that he knows we can handle. He is very into the musical aspects and technical aspects,” said Winterberg. The students are excited about their new leader and the plans he has made for the future. The orchestra will be performing a symphony on Nov. 2 at White Concert Hall.
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Washburn’s 48 members of the orchestra welcome their new director. Professor Silas Huff is the new director of the Washburn orchestra. Born in San Antonio, Texas, this is Huff’s first time in Kansas. His father was in the Air Force, which gave him the opportunity to travel all over the country. During his 18 years of teaching, he taught middle school and high school for nine years, taught private lessons for five and is now on his fourth year as a college professor. Huff started playing classical guitar at 12, as well as many other versions of the guitar. He also plays the violin and the cello. Huff expressed that the act of playing an instrument can be a performance for other people or a reflective and meditative exercise for oneself. “The best thing about playing an instrument is that it’s something that you get to do all by yourself. And you get to spend as much time with instrument as you want, and you get to express yourself that way. And then you get to share that with other people. But you don’t have to share with other people. You can either be really personal it can be for you. Or, if you care to, you can go out and play on the street, or you can play on a stage, or you can play for large audiences or small audiences, and you can
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Panel to highlight immigration laws Abbie Barth
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A panel to discuss immigration law and resources for those affected by changing policies will be hosted Wednesday Sept. 18 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Vogel Room of the Memorial Union. The immigration panel is hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. The purpose of the panel is to provide an update to current immigration practices and policies.
Lalo Muñoz from El Centro of Topeka will attend to talk about the resources available for families or individuals struggling in the Topeka community after immigration. Melisa Posey, project coordinator for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, finds this event to be important for all students on campus. “Because the legal landscape is constantly changing, our office feels that having such a panel regularly is important to stay informed,” said Posey.
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Washburn women athletics: Washburn alumni, friends and faculty are having an event during After Hours monthly. They recognized female athletes of Washburn University during the latest event.
Women’s athletics recognized at Washburn Celebrating 15 years Eriko Hiranoi Washburn Review
Sunday, Sept. 13, Washburn Alumni recognized 15 years of women’s athletics at Washburn University during the After Hours event at the alumni center. After Hours is a monthly casual and social event where alumni, friends, faculty and staff gather together to enjoy food and drinks at the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. Belinda McPherson was instrumental in the development of physical education and athletic programs at Washburn, as wells as guaranteeing that women have equal access to them. After coaching the lady blues from 1971 to 1975 and winning 26 games, McPherson came and spoke about Washburn women’s athletics. Patty Dick, who is a Washburn career leader with 431 wins, led the lady blues to their first conference. She also came and spoke about Washburn women’s athletics. President Farley was present at the event as well.
“This truly is an exciting time in the history of Washburn. When you think about where sports have been where they were and think about what was available for women to compete, and to do things that they were very good at and wanted to do that just wasn’t happening for
decades and decades. We are very proud of where we are now. intercollegiate athletics is an important part of Washburn,” said Farley. McPherson was passionate about Washburn woman’s athletics. “Coaching in those early years of organized women’s sports was
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15 years: Belinda McPherson speaks about Washburn woman’s athletics from her experience during After Hours. The event recognized strides in women’s athletics.
very challenging,” said McPherson. She spoke of the struggle to create women’s athletics at Washburn University. “The key was hard work and determination” said McPherson. Dick spoke about at a time of improvement in women’s athletics in 1972 “June of that year, Title IX passed. And this amendment that had significant repercussions across the country because it required educational institutions receiving federal funds to provide activities equitable to men and women,” said Dick. With many difficulties in the equality of women’s athletics, she shared her last thought. “Fortunately, 50 years later, women in sports have made amazing strides. We have full scholarships and a vast array of sports. There’s still a lot more to be done. Indeed, equal pay for female coaches that coach both men and women at all levels of play, and leadership positions at the highest level,” said Dick.
Borderlands returns with its third installment Nicholas Solomon Washburn Review
It has been seven years since Borderlands 2 came out. I still remember being excited, waiting for that day to come when, in seventh grade, I got to play the follow-up to one of my favorite games of all time. Borderlands definitely lived up to my expectations. Running as Salvador, the juiced up gunzerker, I have many fond memories of playing through the game and beating every single expansion. Years later, however, I wasn’t very excited for Borderlands 3. I played a tiny bit of the pre-sequel, like a sequel/ full game sized expansion to 2, but it never grabbed me. Then Tales from the Borderlands came out, a Borderlands game that checked all the boxes. When Borderlands 3 came out, I found myself not that hyped for it. The older I get, the less disposable time I have, so I really don’t have much time to play video games anymore. Being a loyalist to the series, though, I still picked the game up. It did not disappoint. The main gist of Borderlands is
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Old painless: This is the Borderlands we’ve been waiting for. Pictured is Vault Hunter Amara.
that it is a looter shooter. The game takes place on the fictional planet of Pandora (and other planets near it). You get to choose four classes, for 2 it was the siren (a sort of magic user), the gunzerker (tank class), zero (the ninja) and the soldier (support). For 3 you are again given the choice of four classes. They include Amara, a damage and pain tolerance focused magic user, Moze, a scrappy gunner armed with a mech suit, FL4K, a
robot with pet skags (the Borderlands equivalent of feral wolves), and Zane, an agent with abilities apt to the name. So far, I have played as Amara, the siren, and while not nearly as fun as the gunzerker, running into enemy’s faces with a shotgun and being able to withstand tons of damage is very gratifying. With a whole new arsenal of diverse weapons, you are constantly being rewarded. I can be holding a dou-
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ble-barreled shotgun at one time, then in a second, an assault rifle that doubles as an auto-shotgun. Speaking of that, there are several quality of life improvements that are thoroughly appreciated. One thing I noticed in the second intsallment was the sluggish movement speed, and, like other issues, 3 fixed it. Another thing I really enjoy about Borderlands as a whole is the cheesy humor, and, for 2 especially, its story. The villain Handsome Jack was awesome, and he was definitely one of the better villains in recent gaming history. The villains that succeed Jack are worthy successors as well. While you don’t need to have any experience with the games to enjoy it, the story is a long running one and understanding it is imperative if you want to get the full enjoyment out of the game. Overall, there really isn’t anything keeping me from liking Borderlands 3. It improves upon almost everything from the predecessor, and that’s all I want out of a sequel.
By Leah Jamison
What organization do you wish was on campus that we don’t already have?
Yesenia Castro Rangel Junior Criminal Justice “I think there’s an association for criminal justice, but I don’t know if there’s a club or group so a criminal justice club.”
Ciera Haner Sophomore Exploratory “A DIY or Craft club.”
Kevin Conner Junior Digital Forensics “I think it would be cool if we had an Esports team.”
Ray Brown Sophomore Entrepreneurship “We’ve noticed a lot of people play Sims, but aren’t really open about it, so a Sims group.”
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Willis values hard work Soccer gallery Jason Morrison
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Zach Willis is a young man who knows what he wants. He knows that, to achieve his goals, there needs to be an organized plan implemented piece by piece. Patience, strength, discipline, good old hard work and a positive attitude are crucial. Zach is a junior working toward a BA in graphic design, and he plans on getting his master’s degree to become an architect. Willis is not new to the concept of being responsible and organized. He is from Belton, Missouri, where he started playing football in seventh grade. On Washburn’s field, he wears number 34 as a running back. He practices the physical and mental discipline needed to mold and strengthen himself to be a professional. He continues to hold a mindset of core values and an old-school work ethic. He has learned to stay focused to make it
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Goal-oriented: Zach Willis uses his strengths on and off the field. Willis has learned the lessons of patience and hard work during his time at Washburn.
through distractions, and he knows that learning and understanding who he iswill keep him on his future path. Willis started out studying in business classes and later discovered that it wasn’t his greatest interest. “I found that being more creative and thinking outside the box was more what I want to do. So, graphic design and architecture is that for me,” said Willis. For Willis, it takes out-
Volleyball Allison Maxwell was named MIAA hitter of the week. Genna Berg, volleyball, and Raegan Wells, soccer, were named HyVee’s Washburn student athletes of the week. Washburn volleyball finished the Skyhawks Tournament with four 3-0 wins. The team has eight consecutive wins and no losses thus far. Washburn began the tournament by playing Western New Mexico University, and Washburn triumphed 3-0. The three sets ended at 25-18, 2522 and 25-13. The win sparked a trail of fire. Kelsey Gordon had 11 kills, seven coming from the third set. Berg had 11 kills, 1 solo and 1 assisted block. Allison Sadler had 29 assists. Taylor Antonowich had 3 aces, a team high for the match. Washburn ended the day by facing off against Fort Lewis. Washburn won the match 3-0 with large point gaps from the opposing team, 25-14, 25-12 and 25-16. The Ichabods had 12 kills out of 18 attempts in the second set. Maxwell had 10 kills and one solo block. Faith Rottinghaus had 20 digs, a team high. Sadler had 31 assists and 4 service aces. She tied her career-best for aces. Washburn finished the match with 10
of-the-box thinking and creative problem-solving skills to accomplish his goals. He said that he sacrifices his free time and dedicates it to the steps it takes to succeed. He maintains a 3.5 GPA despite his course load, which includes completing many difficult art projects. Both semesters last year, he studied art history under Madeline Eschenburg. “What stood out to me was his enthusiasm. He has a really happy, eager personality,” said Eschenburg. Eschenburg said that he was one of the only students in class to speak up to answer questions, and, when he did, he kept it fun. Willis also has the insight to know when to ask for help. Eschenburg said that he is great at making sure he understands the topic clearly by knowing how to communicate his needs. Each person’s journey in life is different, but the skills that Willis demonstrates will be effective in any application.
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service aces. This is the most in one match since Aug. 25, 2018, for the Ichabods. Washburn began the second day of the tournament against West Texas A&M. Washburn won three consecutive sets, 2522, 25-22 and 25-14. Gordan and Berg had 12 kills each. Berg earned a team high of 10 digs in the match. Maxwell had 10 kills and one solo block. Sadler had 40 assists and one solo block. Washburn played Adams State next. Washburn won the match 3-0 after fighting hard for their wins. The first set saw a comeback from Washburn, after trailing by 5 points, 16-21. Maxwell and Berg initiated the comeback and were followed by 7 consecutive points. The Ichabods finished the first set 25-22. Both of the following sets were wins for Washburn, 25-17 and 25-17. Berg had 11 kills in the Ichabod’s second game and 9 digs. Maxwell had 10 kills and 3 blocks with one solo block. Gordan had 6 kills and 4 blocks with 1 solo block. Sadler ended at 37 assists. Sadler passed 1,400 career assists with a total of 1,429. Faith Rottinghaus had one kill and 22 digs.
Sept. 15, Washburn soccer traveled to Hays, Kansas, to take on Colorado State UniversityPueblo. Washburn finished the game with a 2-0 win over CSUPueblo. The Ichabods had eight shots, with four of those on goal. Emily Michaelis scored the first goal with assistance from Paige Ledesma and Kristen Burns. One minute later, Josie Rimmer scored another goal with assistance from Tera Lynch. Both Michaelis and Rimmer scored their first goals of the season. Washburn’s defense kept the opponent at zero with the help of Michaelis, Kati Sneegas and Raegan Wells. Wells had nine saves, a career-high for her. Sept. 20 at 6 p.m., Washburn hosts Nebraska-Kearney at Yager Stadium.
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Another one: Paige Ledesma (top), Tera Lynch (middle) and Kati Sneegas (bottom) competing during Sunday’s game against Colorado State University-Pueblo. The Ichabods won 2-0 with assists by Lynch and Ledesma.
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Sept. 14, football had a tough loss to Northwest Missouri State. The final score was 38-17. Curtis Whitten had a 61-yard catch, which helped drive an Ichabod touchdown later. Mitch Schurig threw the ball to Colin Wilson for an 11-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter. For the second touchdown, Schurig threw to James Letcher, Jr. Kameron Lake had his first collegiate field goal. Northwest kept catching up to Washburn’s lead and eventually surpassed the Ichabods. Letcher Jr. had eight catches for 113 yards and one score. Wilson had 8 catches for 68 yards. Taylor Peters had 45 rushing yards on 14 carries. Peters led the Ichabods in rushing yards for the second game in a row. Kevin Neal, Jr., had a career-high 10 tackles. Will Jones had 7 tackles with one sack. Sept. 21 at 1 p.m., Washburn hosts Fort Hays State University at Yager stadium.
At the Bearcat Open Friday, Sept. 6, the women’s cross country team finished first out of five teams. Sierra Mortensen earned first out of the collegiate runners but second overall with a time of 19:19.56. Kaylee Snell took fourth place with a time of 19:51.56. Lily Johnson finished fifth with a time of 20:00.20. Cassie Raines took 10th place with a time of 21:04.77. Dulce Ayala Chanez, Tess Crosley and Stacy Briggs placed in the top 15. The men’s cross country team finished the MSSU Stampede in third place out of five teams. David Kibet placed 12th with a time of 21:11.87. This was Kibet’s first collegiate meet. Brett Kulp and Ethan Thompson finished 17th with a time of 24:39.74 and 18th with a time of 24:49.19, respectively. Brandon Clark took 21st place with a time of 25:13.61. Keetan Munsell took 22nd place with a time of 25:16.27. Sept. 21, cross country is headed to compete at the MSSU Stampede in Joplin, Missouri.
Golf Sept. 16 and 17, the Washburn golf team competed at the NSU Golf Classic. On the first day, the team ended in third place. The team was at 560, 8-under par, after two 18 hole rounds. Blake Allen and Jared Burns finished in the top 10 the first day, both tied for 10th place. Allen and Burns both
completed the first day at 139, 3-under par. Andrew Beckler tied for 15th place at 140, 2-under par. Griffin Mott tied for 28th place at 143, 1-over par. For the individual portion of the classic, Dawson Wills tied for sixth place at 136, 6-under par, on the first day.
The Ichabods moved steadily into the second day, Sept. 17., finishing the tournament in third place out of 18 teams. Allen finished tied for eighth place at 209, 4-under par. Becker tied for 18th place at 212, at 1-under par. Burns tied for 26th place at 2-over par. Ian Trebilcock and
Griffin Mott tied for 28th place at 216, at 3-over par. Wills placed third individually at the golf classic at 208, 5-under par.