September 6, 2017
Volume 144, Issue 3 News Pages 1-3 Chosen Nation book launch
Opinion Page 4
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Harvey brings winds of change
Paraguay Brown Bag
Sports Pages 9-12 Washburn football
As a way to reach a greater portion of the community, Washburn Psychological Association’s services clinic, located in Henderson 111, is now open to children ages 2 to 17.
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Washburn adolescent clinic opens doors Whitney Clum
Washburn Review whitney.clum@washburn.edu
The Washburn Psychological Association opened its doors this year with the new addition of a full-time adolescent clinic. The program will allow graduate students of Washburn’s psychology program to treat children of the community ages 2 to 17 for issues revolving around depression and anxiety. The grant given to start the adolescent clinic was originally granted in 2015. This year’s clinic director, Tessa Graf, third year student in the program, wants people to know about the positive additions to the program and the benefits offered. “The clinic previously did not see people under the age of 18,” Graf said. “Now we have expanded. We have hired Dr. [Christina] Ménager to supervise the clinic. It’s a training clinic, so a lot of people get it confused with counseling services. We get to offer low-cost services to the community, not just Washburn students.” Unlike last year, when the professors and students involved could only work
when not otherwise occupied, Ménager was hired this year with the clinic in mind. The clinic is her full time job, allowing more people to have access to treatment. She also brings lots of experience with children to the table, something the other clinical psychologists involved at the clinic have less experience with. The ability to treat adolescents will benefit Washburn and the surrounding area by opening up sessions and assessments to include the entire family, not just members over the age of 18. According to Graf, the need for affordable mental health services felt by the community could be filled if the clinic were fully taken advantage of. “In my experience, there is a really high need for affordable services for children,” Graf said. “We typically offer therapy for $10 a session or less depending on financial need and then for assessments, around $100-200 dollars for more thorough assessments... which, if you went to a private practice could cost you anywhere from $1000 to $2000.” The clinic itself provides services to the public and to
the graduate students working there, providing handson experience before their internship begins. Working at the clinic is a part of the psychology program, not unlike how some science classes have intertwined lecture and lab aspects. “The way our class is set up is that this semester we have assessment and next semester we will have therapy,” Ménager said. “I teach
“We get to offer low-cost services to the community, not just Washburn students.” students how to conduct evidence based assessments and therapies with children. We actually have some videotapes, sometimes live supervision. We have two way mirrors, which is cool, in our clinic, and we are able to offer the students feedback and really help them learn.” The bulk of the students working in the program are second year students and since this year’s class has an unusually high number of second year students,
13, the capacity for individuals that can be treated is high. Even so, there are no current plans to expand the services beyond what is currently offered for anxiety and depression. “Dr. [Cindy] Turk is very well known for her research in the areas of social anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder and Dr. [Dave] Provorse has a lot of experience working with people with depression and other interpersonal issues,” said Graf. “Even though it might seem like we are limited focusing only on those, they are the most persistent, especially at the college level. Competency [what a doctor specializes in] is really important. We want to make sure we are providing the best, most supported treatments.” Ménager was also quick to note that in addition to being some of the most common things they see, the terms depression and anxiety cover a vast number of issues. “I would say the vast majority of what we are going to see are going to be in two camps,” Ménager said. “[First,] internalizing issues like anxiety. For example, children with separation anxiety, phobias
[and] children with OCD, children with trauma. The other camp is children with what we call externalizing issues, so issues like ADD, issues like blended families or losses in the family that cause behavioral issues in children.” Treatments at the clinic vary depending on the situation. Some people may choose to come once every few weeks or multiple times a week if the situation is severe. Cases that call for enormous amounts of manpower to cope with are referred to clinics better suited for that specific case. People who need medication can be sent to a doctor with a recommendation based on the situation. As a non-profit organization, all the money that is made from sessions goes right back into the program to help pay for newer materials to ensure that all of the treatments are based on the most up-to-date studies. The more people that come in, the better the community is served. To find out more about these services you can call the Washburn Psychological Services clinic at 785670-1750.
Help for rebuilding after destruction of Harvey Sept. 4, according to a press release issued by Governor Washburn Review Greg Abbott’s office. charles.rankin@washburn.edu Louisiana’s government reAs the waters begin to recede in Houston and oth- quested similar funds in the following days. President er parts of the Gulf Coast Donald Trump issued his region, people are wondering the best way to help own releases Aug. 25 and those affected by Hurricane 28 authorizing the funds that were requested from Harvey. both states. The Texas government Many individuals, coralone has requested asporations and nonprofit sistance from the Federal organizations have pledged Emergency Management their support. The Texas Agency for 43 counties as of Charles Rankin
based Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, the philanthropic organization set up through the CEO of Dell Technologies, Michael Dell, has pledged to donate $36 million into the Rebuild Texas Fund. This fund was established with the intent of doing what its name implies, rebuilding the state in the aftermath of the this storm according to the fund’s website.
Donate to hurricane relief General Funds sitesGreather Houston Community Foundation United Way of Greater Houston Rebuild Texas Fund
Food assistanceFeeding Texas
Assistance for children and infantsSave the Children Texas Diaper Bank
Animal assistanceSPCA of Texas American Humane
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Fridays with Farley
The first Friday with Farley is scheduled for noon Sept. 8 in the Union Underground. These events occur once a month on a Friday, providing a
time for Washburn University President Jerry Farley to update all in attendance on the what is happening around campus. After Farley’s update, there will be a time to ask general questions. Free cookies and drinks will be served.
This is a time for students to bring in resumes to be appraised and critiqued for free before the career fair on Sept. 13.
Career Fair
time opportunities. Professional dress is expected.
Last day to apply to graduate
The final day to submit an application to graduate for the fall semester is Sept.8. Information can be found on the MyWashburn under the Student Academics tab and by contacting your academic advisor.
Musical theater lunchtime sing-along
Washburn University Career Services presents its fall Career Resume Roadshow Fair Sept. 13 in Lee Arena. The fair will feature over 100 Washburn University Career potential employers and gradServices is hosting its biannu- uate programs from around al Resume Roadshow Sept. 11 Topeka and the United States. outside of the Corner Store in Employers on hand will be offerthe Memorial Union. ing part-time, internship and full-
Presented by the Washburn University Theater Department Sing two songs every Thursday from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the theater lobby, Garvey 130.
Parade of Pets celebrates Topeka’s furry friends Matt Boland
Washburn Review matthew.boland@washburn.edu
Downtown Topeka went to the dogs this Labor Day weekend. The historic downtown district hosted the Parade of Pets where Topekans were invited to show off their four-legged friends. Topeka residents and their pets gathered in the downtown district to partake in pet themed activities and shopping. Many local shops provided products or activities catered directly toward pets and their owners. Bark Avenue Grooming provided $8 nail trimming, as well as free pet stenciling, where pets could get designs airbrushed onto their fur. Wolfe’s Camera set up a photo booth were owners and their pets could get their picture taken. The store also sold pet themed mugs. Local restaurants also got in on the action: Lupita’s Mexican Restaurant had a special for $1 tacos, and HHB BBQ cooked up delicious ribs. “[Willow’s] favorite part was getting in the fountain,” said Christine Daniel. “She was in there for quite a while and I couldn’t get her out. My favorite part was the dog paintings. It’s totally fun and it’s waterproof, too.” The event provided a wonderful atmosphere for people who wanted to enjoy the event as bystanders. Two live bands served as a wonderful backdrop to the night’s activities, engrossing downtown with renditions of classic songs by the likes of Bob Dylan and the Doobie Brothers. “The best part of the event was being able to be with my friends and being surrounded by so many dogs,” said Wren Graves. The parade started at 6:30 p.m. All participants lined up with their pets on the sidewalk outside of Wolfe’s Camera on Kansas Avenue. The procession
of more than 50 animals made its way down the block while bystanders looked on with excitement. The end of the parade concluded with an award ceremony. Awards including shortest and tallest dog, along with an award for the dog who looked most like their owner were given out.
Photo by Matt Boland
This cute dog couldn’t help but keep its tongue out.
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Photo by Matt Boland
With nice weather the dogs kept cool with free treats and water bowls outside local businesses.
Some of the pets sported unique choices in fur as they paraded around downtown Topeka such as this Chinese crested.
Photo by Matt Boland
Our fine furry friends were more than ready to strut their stuff as they prepared to parade down the west sidewalk of Kansas Avenue in downtown Topeka.
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September 6, 2017 News 3
History department holds book launch
Photo by Whitney Clum
Professor Bradley Siebert, left, lines up as Ben Goossen, right, signs copies of his book for audience members during the August 30 launch event for Goossen’s book, “A Chosen Nation: Mennonites and Germany in a Global Era.”
Whitney Clum
Washburn Review whitney.clum@washburn.edu
Amidst a celebration thrown by Washburn University’s history department, Ben Goossen, Harvard student and Topeka native, launched his book “A Chosen Nation: Mennonites and Germany in a Global Era.” Goossen opened the event by explaining the seven year journey he had embarked on to explore Mennonite communities around the world, as well as giving a brief outline of the content in the book. The
Mennonites are a sect of Christianity with a current population of almost 80,000 in the United States. The event ended with a book signing and a cake with the cover of the book printed on it. The crowd, a mix of students, faculty and members of the local Mennonite church, listened as Goossen explained how Nazi Germany was both attracted and put off by the Mennonite Christians. Historical documents and quotes from leaders of the Mennonite church were presented to help illustrate
how the various locations of Mennonite settlements impacted how they reacted to the Third Reich. The presentation also explained how a portion of the Mennonite community in Soviet Russia sympathized with the Nazi regime’s anti-Communist leanings and fled to Germany. The presentation also included photographs, clips from old Nazi propaganda films and stories about Goossen’s own experiences in different Mennonite communities around the globe. “What’s interesting about
Ben is that this isn’t even his dissertation,” said professor Tom Prasch, chairman of Washburn’s history department. “It is unusual to write a book before finishing your dissertation. He strikes me as an amazingly good historian with an ability to formulate good questions. He has been to Paraguay, Poland, which used to be German, and Newton (Kansas).” Not only does the history of the Mennonites have nothing to do with Goossen’s dissertation, Goossen’s chosen field of study has nothing to do with histo-
ry at all. His work for his doctorate revolves around environmentalism in thirdworld countries. When asked about how he connects the two completely different topics, Goossen said that it all had to do with nationalism. “I study the way nationalism changes and is expressed across geological differences,” said Goossen. “One of the main reasons that the world as a whole has not addressed climate change is because of nationalism.” Book launches are generally only held if there is a personal connection to the university. In this case, Goossen is the son of Rachel Goossen, professor of history at Washburn. They are also held to highlight contemporary issues in the news. According to Prasch, the topics that are featured “vary by semester.” Although this particular book launch was scheduled before the events in Charlottesville, Virginia, Goossen was able to make connections with that event with the core theme of his book. According to Goossen, understanding nationalism is the key to understanding what happened with some members of the Mennonite community in the midst of World War II, as well as understanding why the Charlottesville protests happened.
Up close with trucks in downtown Topeka Julia Eilert
Contributor julia.eilert@washburn.edu
On Saturday, Sept. 2 downtown Topeka hosted its fifth annual ‘Touch a Truck’ event. From 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. families brought their children and had the opportunity to explore vehicles from all over Topeka for free. Over 40 vehicles on display, attendees were able to see everything from cranes to ambulances to city buses. “It’s grown every year,” said Vince Frye, President and CEO of Downtown Topeka Inc., “The exciting part is to see all these young kids and their families. Just to hear the horns honking and the sirens going off is exciting- the kids really love it.” Streets were closed off and secured for the event,
and at the ends of both 8th Street and 10th Street, volunteers passed out the Touch a Truck Passports, papers which were used to get the children more involved. At each vehicle, children could get their passports signed, and once they reached twenty signatures they received a free event T-shirt. “I think it’s an awesome opportunity for the kids, just to go look at the trucks,” said volunteer Bri Vaughan. “It’s a great way to get them involved in a fun activity!” Along with the vehicle displays, multiple local businesses set up small tents to support the event. “I’m here with CoreFirst Bank, just participating in this downtown event,” said Garry Cushinberry, senior vice president of commu-
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Waiting patiently, children lined up for a turn to stand in the basket of a power-line vehicle that was being displayed at Touch a Truck.
nity relations at CoreFirst. “Anything we, as a bank, can do to support downtown Topeka, we’re all in. We are just trying to do our part. Of course, being bankers, we don’t have big trucks and stuff, so we had
Photo by Julia Eilert
Waiting in line to see the Topeka Landscape tractor, children took turns sitting in the tires of the vehicle and posing for pictures.
to manufacture some toy trucks to give away at our table.” Not only was this event used to support the resurgence of downtown Topeka, it was also used to showcase some of the unique attractions available to its residents. The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library brought both of their buses to bring more awareness to their programs. “Our ‘Learn and Play Bus’ is a preschool vehicle that goes around Shawnee County giving kids the experience of story time, free-play, and getting along with other kids from the community,” said Aileen Finney, public services specialist. “We also brought our bookmobile that we check out books, movies, and other items in- it’s kind of a mini-library on wheels. We’re really here so more people can learn about what our library offers.”
While the event was geared toward children, participants of any age could take part in the festivities. “I think it’s wonderful, I just wish I had my grandkids to come with,” said Judy Craig, Topeka resident. “I read about it in the paper and I thought ‘I gotta see that!’ I’ve been intrigued by these big hoister cranes- I figured I’d meander through and take some nice pictures.” As the event wound down and families went back home, the streets slowly started to clear. The trucks and equipment left as the Touch a Truck event came to an end. “Just to see thousands of kids and parents having so much fun is the great part of it for me,” said Frye, “We wanted people to come downtown and enjoy it, and this is what’s it’s all about.”
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Harvey brings winds of change Beyond political, economic or social climate, nothing shows Americans true colors like how we come together in the face of tragedy. The devastation in Houston and the surrounding areas has been felt in the hearts of Americans throughout the nation. We have collectively watched as Hurricane Harvey rampaged communities that look just like ours. As a people, Americans have carried heavy hearts through the week in solidarity with those impacted by the hurricane. Millions have been directly affected by Harvey, having lost their homes and livlihoods in a matter of hours, and it’s impossible not
to ache for them. In response, millions
of people from around the globe have taken a proactive approach and donated their time and resources towards relief efforts. From donating
money to a local Red Cross, to driving to Houston
with a boat and physically rescuing survivors, our nation’s immediate response has been outstanding and is something to be proud of.
Each donation, no matter how small, reflects our core American values. We are reminded that we are one nation, indivisible. No amount of rhetoric or hate speech can overcome the binding forces within this nation when our brothers and sisters are in need. It is our hope that the love and light that have come following this disaster perpetuate and shine into other areas of need in our country. The southwest coast is bracing for yet another onslaught of storms as Hurricane Irma rapidly approaches. We urge you to set aside your differences, focus on the positive and to continue to give what you can.
Mark Meets World: Utah nurse defends patient’s rights Social media was ablaze the week of Aug. 28 as police body-cam footage was released of a volatile encounter in the University of Utah hospital between law enforcement and a member of the nursing staff. The video revealed a situation from July 26, where police asked nurse Alex Wubbels to collect and turn over a blood sample from an unconscious patient. Wubbels refused, citing that it is illegal to draw blood from an unconscious patient without their prior consent or a warrant. This resulted in an officer arresting Wubbels and accusing her of impeding an investigation. Following a terse struggle, Wubbels was placed in the officer’s car. Readers are encouraged to seek the original video out and judge the incident for themselves, as words do not replicate the horrific scene’s impact. Thankfully, Wubbels was
not charged with any crime. The officers involved were placed on paid administrative leave and the University of Utah Hospital announced Sept. 5 that its policy now bans officers from interacting with nurses in a patient care environment. It goes without saying that Wubbels did the right thing defending both her hospital’s policy and a patient’s legal rights. Upon further research, the officers’ request seems completely pointless and unethical, and their response to Wubbels seems barbaric. The patient that police requested a blood draw from was a truck driver who was struck by another driver who was fleeing police. The fleeing driver was killed in the crash, and the other truck driver was severely injured. For the officers on the scene to demand a blood draw from an innocent bystander as part of
an investigation is completely unnecessary. Additionally, Wubbels never spoke in a hostile manner, but calmly explained that she was not about to break the law per the officers’ request. The arresting officer, in this author’s opinion, was entirely responsible for perpetrating the chaotic and unnecessary incident that followed his angry response of handcuffs. He belittled this nurse, her defense of an American’s rights and disrupted the work of every other medical worker in that area who may have been in the process of saving lives. The University of Utah Hospital’s policy change in response was entirely appropriate. American police serve an important role in our society. They protect the public from danger and serve justice to those who violate the law. That said, these officers who
arrested Wubbels made the jobs of good, upstanding officers that much more difficult. It is hard for the public to feel safe around their police force when a video arises of officers trying to circumvent a patient’s rights and also crack down in a totalitarian fashion on any who oppose this abuse. The takeaway must be this: Know the rights that every American has, and thank your local nurse for doing his or her job to defend you when you are unable. Your medical records are private information, and nurses like Wubbels are tasked every day with caring for you and determining who receives this precious personal data. They work long hours doing so, often without appreciation, but when a nurse is in an extreme situation where they have to be put in handcuffs for you, something needs to change.
What do you think of the U.S.’ response to the escalation in North Korea?
Sheldon Haynes sophomore, psychology
David Dennis freshman, biology
Deveron Duncan freshman, undeclared
Erykah Bivens freshman, political science
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“I think Trump might be overreacting saying he’s just going to nuke them. So, what are we gonna do about that? I think North Korea is just trying to get bombed. They’re just pushing the button and pushing the button until we do something.”
“I think we need to focus on de-escalation, rather than responding to threats with more threats. It seems like, at this point, the late-night comedians are being a better voice for the people than the president.”
“People take it seriously, and some people take it as a joke. A lot of people don’t really care. How I see it, I don’t have a problem with it unless it affects me personally. That’s just how I see it. That’s how it should be: unless it affects you personally why make a big deal of it?”
“I think they really don’t know how to handle it, because I feel like if you don’t have someone in charge who is trying to show you the correct way to handle an altercation, then you’re just kind of winging it. They’re trying to calm it down, but at the same time they’re escalating it.”
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American Red Cross there when disaster strikes Jessica Knieff Washburn Review jessica.knieff@washburn.edu
The Red Cross has worked to assist those in need for over a century through efforts at both a local and national level. Located just down 17th Street from Washburn, students can easily get involved locally with the Red Cross to help Americans in need all around the world. Jane Blocher, executive director at the American Red Cross Kansas Capital Area Chapter, shared ways in which community members, specifically college students can give back. The primary three ways are with time, money and blood.
The Red Cross is fully funded by donations and does not receive any government funding. They rely on volunteers to keep their costs low. “We collect almost half the nation’s blood supply,” Blocher said. “We always have an appeal out for people to roll up their sleeves and give that gift of life at an upcoming blood drive.” According to the Red Cross website, donors can give blood as often as every 56 days if they meet the minimum health requirements. Blocher said that just one pint of blood has the potential to save three lives. “It’s the easiest, most significant thing you can do to save a life,” Blocher said. In addition to donating blood, there is a great need for those who are able to give their time. Blocher said that the Red Cross currently has about 3000 volunteers on the ground in Texas assisting
those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Additionally, the Red Cross is now also deploying volunteers to Florida for Hurricane Irma. Red Cross deployments involve two weeks of all-expenses-paid service. It can be anything from working in a shelter setting, bulk distribution or going out into the community to distribute food, water, cleanup kits and comfort kits. Essentially, volunteers do their part to help people get back on the road to recovery following disaster. Students who deploy serve in a capacity in which they are comfortable. Blocher said some students are really talented in IT, so they will go and help set up communication networks that we have in the shelters and warehouses. However, those who are unable to deploy also have the opportunity to volunteer on a local level. “We are always looking for local disaster action
team volunteers who can take a couple of shifts a month to be on call,” Blocher said. “When the fire department notifies us that there is a family that has been impacted, that volunteer can go to the scene, interview the family, provide financial assistance and connect them with a volunteer case worker.” The Red Cross is always looking for monetary donations, too, and say that it is the best way to help during times of major crises. Financial donations allow individuals is crisis to purchase exactly what they need with a debit card from the Red Cross. 91 cents of every donated dollar goes to direct programs and services, the rest goes to overhead costs. That ratio is an industry high, according to Blocher. The Red Cross has increased its visibility during times of extreme crisis, such as Hurricane Harvey, but Blocher recommends
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Disaster Ready: Jane Blocher, executive director for the American Red Cross Kansas Capital Area Chapter, helps to maintain the supplies to support those in crisis.
getting involved and getting trained as a volunteer before disaster strikes. Anyone interested in getting involved with the American Red Cross can contact Ariane Messina, disaster program specialist, at ariane.messina@redcross. org or at (785) 354-9244. Text HARVEY to 90999 to donate $10 to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
Seascape rolls into WU’s Neese Gray Theatre
Steven Dennis Washburn Review steven.dennis@washburn.edu
This coming week, “Seascape” will be gracing the stage thanks to the Washburn theatre department. As director, Linda Smith brings Edward Albee’s script to life, crafting a scene of an aging married couple as they explore the cynicism, love, life, culture and curiosity of the world and themselves and in doing so, begin to see the world in a new light. “When I read it when I was twenty it meant something to me,” Smith said. “When I read it when I was in my forties, it meant something different. You discover things about Albee in every stage. When you reach him once, you have an idea and think that you know what he means and you read him again and different things become apparent.”
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Kicker: Isabella Martinez-Haskins, Andrew Fltcher, Dalton Hane, and Grace Foiles set the scene for Seascape.
Smith has wanted to direct this show ever since her own college days. “She is finally getting to do that with us,” said Grace Foiles, a Washburn theatre major. “It’s really special getting to be a part of that process.” Pamela Rodriguez-Montero, a recent KU masters of scenography graduate created the set, lights and the detailed, intricate costumes.
“This is probably one of the most enjoyable plays that I have done,” says Dalton Hane, senior political science major portraying the role of Leslie. “The costumes were probably my favorite part and that’s what got my interested in the first place.” In addition to being a contemplative character piece with intriguing set and design, “Seascape” also
draws in the thoughts and imaginations from people of all ages by presenting meaningful themes and perspectives. “The themes are very relatable for everyone,” said Andrew Fletcher, senior Creative Writing major playing Charlie in the production. “It’s so very human, deeply poignant and sad… [“Seascape”] really takes a microscope to what
it is to be a human being in this crazy, crazy world.” This production, focusing on character as much as it does, utilizes the visions of the actors to inform the overall presentation, creating a unique atmosphere to the play. “I believe eventually they will know their characters better that I ever will, because you don’t really know someone until you walk a mile in their shoes,” Smith said. The cast is hopeful to bring this production to the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival so that they may participate, possibly continuing to regionals. “Seascape” showings are 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7, 8, and 9, with another show on the following day at 2 p.m. Watching the show is free of charge with a Washburn student ID or $8 for general admission.
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Lake Shawnee hosts Intertribal Pow Wow
Dance, Dance: Knowee Potts dances in his Regalia during one of the social dances later in the night. Potts made his own feather bustles and roach for his performance.
Pretty in Pink: Naliya Jamison, Shawnee County Allied Tribes Princess 2016-17, poses for a picture during the community festivities. She was dressed in a traditional tribal dress.
Proud Heritage: Pow Wow Chairman Randy Rhoten poses for a photo with his gifted blanket after a Gourd Dance. Rhoten is from Cherokee decent and has been the Pow Wow Chairman for the past 3 years.
Bright: A man dances in his regalia during the opening of the Grand Entry. Photos by Scott Storman
What is your favorite class of this semester so far?
Alicia Muniz junior English “My favorite class is Beginning Fiction Writing because our professor gives us questions for discussions. We have a lot of differing opinions in class. It just gives us more perspective on our thoughts, as well as the thoughts of others.”
Benis Munganga senior computer science “This semester, my favorite class is Advanced Application Programming and Design. It’s a class that focuses on the specifics of programming, which is exactly what I need since I want to be a software designer. The teacher is also very understanding and explains concepts clearly.”
Sho Kato senior athletic training “Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training is my favorite class. This is what I want to do. This class offers me both practical experiences and theoretical knowledge. This semester, we got assigned to a sports team, so I get to be on the field and applying my knowledge, which is why I like this class the best.”
Abby Price junior sociology “Matt Miller’s dad jokes make my Metorology class my favorite. He just has a fun personality. It’s like I’m watching the weather channel. In fact, he is an actual meteorologist on TV.”
Rayhan Makarim senior communication “I like my Sociology of Disasters class. I like it because we get to stay up to date on recent disasters. For example, we just discussed Hurricane Harvey and its ramifications. The teacher is also very helpful and understands the problems students have very well.”
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International house hosts pizza, potluck Sabrina Rana Washburn Review sabrina.rana@washburn.edu
The Washburn University International House welcomed new students with a Potluck and Pizza Sept. 4. Potluck and Pizza is an event organized to welcome the new international students and make them feel at home by making new friends from their own country and to mingle with international students from other countries. While the International House served pizza to the students, some students voluntarily brought dishes from their countries to share with students and faculty in attendance.
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United: American and international students enjoy the potluck together.
“It was really fun because we get to meet new people from different countries, which helps us broaden our horizons,” said Rayhan Makarim, a student from Jakarta, Indonesia. “This event not only helps us relax, but also helps us get closer to new peo-
ple and the International House faculty,” Makarim said. There was a wide variety of food brought in by the students and faculty, including various pizzas, Japanese-style omelettes, zucchini bread, Spanish sopa and cupcakes.
“The food brought by other students was delicious,” said Paritosha Joshy, a student from Nepal. “I’m glad I came to attend the event rather than staying in bed all day because it really is a lot of fun. I have a new favorite food thanks to this event!”
Other students kept busy sampling the variety of foods and dancing on the lawn with one another. Students took turns playing their favorite songs from their phones. “I was surprised that almost 100 people came for the party,” said Narumi Hishinuma, a student from Japan and a graphic designer for the International Club. At the end of the event, many students stayed back to help clean the area as a gesture of gratitude to the International House for hosting the event. Everyone left with a positive outlook on the semester, new friends and full stomachs.
Second Brown Bag lecture discusses Paraguay Yash Chitrakar Washburn Review yash.chitrakar@washburn.edu
Paraguay at the Crossroads, a lecture by Professor Mailin Rehnfeldt attracted dozens of students, teachers and anthropology enthusiasts alike. Held Aug. 30 at the International House, this lecture was the second Brown Bag International Lecture and talked about the problems and injustices that indigenous peoples face today. This lecture focused mainly on the Paraguayan Chaco, who have a modest population of around 80,000. After completing her master’s degree in anthropology in 1983, Rehnfeldt devoted all her time to researching the plights of the indigenous people. Rehnfeldt currently teaches at the Catholic Uni-
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Interaction: Professor Rehnfeldt fields questions from an engaged audience.
versity of Our Lady of the Assumption in Paraguay. Rehnfeldt discussed how the 19 native tribes of the five main linguistic families suffered from the Paraguayan government’s negligence toward their civil, economic and political rights. Forced labor is the most prevalent way in which this occurs. Indigenous peoples are tasked with menial jobs under hollow verbal agree-
ments. “There were many instances of child labor as well,” Rehnfeldt said. The main reason for this systematic discrimination, according to Rehnfeldt, is the unfair ousting of the indigenous people from their ancestral land by the Paraguayan government. “If you ask indigenous leaders, ‘What are the problems that you face?’
made of TV static ripping apart innocent teenagers, “Twin Peaks” is both beautifully surreal and intensely terrifying. Each of the locations within “Twin Peaks” make for fantastic story arcs. As the plot slowly advances, the intricate ways in which each location is connected to Dale Cooper becomes evident. All of the show’s elements are played off incredibly well because of two key elements: MacLachlan’s remarkable talent, and David Lynch and Mark Frost’s incredible writing. MacLachlan’s Cooper has always been a riveting character to watch, but he’s doing something completely different this time around. Until the last few episodes, he is completely silent as Cooper, yet MacLachlan’s facial expressions convey so much drama, tension and stifled fear as his character encounters the truly terrifying imagery that permeates throughout the series. All of this fails to mention the two other performances MacLachlan gave this season as the character of Mr. C, Cooper’s evil doppelgänger from The Black Lodge, and “Dougie Jones.”
Both of these performances are so far removed from the regular Cooper character that MacLachlan provides the audience with three unique, tour-de-force performances over 18 episodes. The other stars of the show are Frost and Lynch. Their penchant for the weird and unconventional makes for some of the most fascinating and horrifying television I’ve ever watched. To be truly scared by a television show is no easy feat for screenwriters, and for those scares to be grounded in surreal, terrifying images is a lot harder than relying on jump scares. I should give the caveat that this show is not for everyone. It is filled with odd, confusing moments and Lynch has never been one to tie up his stories with a neat little bow. “Twin Peaks” season two ended with dozens of plot holes and while season three fixed some of those holes, it leaves a dozen more in its wake. The show’s two hour finale spent its first half tying season long-plot threads together nicely into a well-constructed narrative. Its second half, though, was a mysterious, confusing
they will single out the land situation,” she said. Since the livelihood of the native people depended on the land and its resources, the government’s seizure of the land meant that they had to resort to working under business agreements that took advantage of them. “This is unjust according to any international law, but in Paraguay, it is being
overlooked,” Rehnfeldt said. Rehnfeldt’s presentation also featured numerous photos she took while researching the Chaco area. Photos that stood out featured an old woman with whom Rehnfeldt lived, daily Chaco life and the stark landscape they call home. In reference to the landscape photos, she said that voyagers, indigenous people, have died in the desert-like terrain due to the heat and lack of water. “[The environment] was definitely very hot,” Rehnfeldt said. “We had to stop our excursion to sit in the shade because it was so hot.” The lecture ended with Rehnfeldt entertaining questions about indigenous cultures, their current living conditions and the Paraguayan Chaco as they related to her research.
‘Twin Peaks’ returns better, crazier than ever Andrew Shermoen Washburn Review andrew.shermoen@washburn.edu
“We live in a dream” is one of the most recurring quotes of David Lynch’s momentous return to TV in “Twin Peaks: The Return.” After 18 hours of surreal existential dread, I might just believe that. The spoilers ahead are not a part of that dream. Special Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) entered The Black Lodge 25 years ago and was forced to remain while his evil-minded doppelganger roamed free, Cooper has finally found his way out. With only half a mind and the idea that his name is Dougie Jones, several of his allies are uncovering clues as to the nature of his disappearance and the existence of The Black and The White Lodge. The citizens of Twin Peaks are at relative ease before new evil starts brewing. “Twin Peaks” feels impossible to review. It is truly unlike anything ever seen before on the small screen. Whether it’s an entire episode depicting the invention of evil after the detonation of the first atomic bomb or a monster
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Red curtains: Several scenes of “Twin Peaks: The Return” take place in The Red Room. Surrounded by velvet curtains with a zig-zag pattern, it is a testament to Lynch’s love of disorienting and odd set design.
adventure between the two most important characters over the entire show: Laura and Dale. The season ends with shrill static noise and Laura’s blood-curdling scream as Cooper questions if he’s even in the right time period. It is very much a “Twin Peaks” kind of ending. The greatest tragedy of the show may have been prevented, but what if everything Cooper did changed the world irrevocably. Laura couldn’t be saved, and maybe he can’t be either. Those who are lost always will be, and evil will never cease. Mothers will condemn the daughters they lost too early, and father’s will willfully lead their children to destruction like the biblical Abraham and Isaac.
Maybe the screams never end, whether they’re beautiful or nightmarish. Whatever it all means, the greatest question still needs to be answered: “We are like the dreamer who dreams and lives inside the dream, but who is the dreamer?” Is it Cooper, Laura, BOB, Dougie Jones? Or is it us? At the end of the journey I felt absolutely confused, but I’m also exceedingly impressed. Lynch’s return to television is magnificently beautiful, truly terrifying and exceedingly brilliant. The third season of “Twin Peaks” is funny, scary, filled with fantastic performances and unique characters. It is a must watch show, but comes with the caveat that you may lose your mind.
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WU football hosts first home game after win Trevor Beurmon
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The return of college football season is upon us. Not only does this season follow a run into the postseason, but there are multiple big ticket games on the board. The Ichabods went 7-5 in the regular season, 7-4 in conference and won a record-breaking triple overtime game against University of Nebraska at Kearney per wusports.com. The Ichabods kicked off their season with their first game Aug. 31 in Talequah, Oklahoma, where they won against Northeastern State University. Craig Schurig, head coach for Washburn football, had a few thoughts on what to expect come Washburn’s first home game Sept. 7 against defending national champion Northwest Missouri State University. “Last year was a building process,” Schurig said. “We felt like we got back to where we want to be and this year’s group has
really taken off from there through spring and summer practice.” One of the strongest components of the football team this year are its returning seniors. Jalen Durham, Trey Parker and Kastin Spencer are some of the new leaders on the defensive side, along with Austin Tillman, Derrick McGreevy and Cedric Gonzalez leading the linebacking core. In the secondary, D.J. Olmsted, senior, and Corey Ballentine, junior, will lead the way for the Ichabods. Shurig is excited for freshmen Landen Urban and Brad Breckenridge to take the team’s defense up a notch. For the offensive side, the Ichabods have a few impressive quarterbacks ready to share time on the field. “Logan Twehous and Blake Peterson have done a really good job as quarterbacks,” Schurig said. “They will play.” The offensive leaders this season will be Bob Marco, senior, on the offensive
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line, Semaj Johnson, junior, at tight end, Mickeel Stewart, junior, at running back, Carey Woods, senior, at wide receiver and Jace Williams, sophomore, at tight end. “We are going take them down,” said Kamani Addison freshman receiver and running back. “They are
going to have a rude awakening. As long as we play as a team, we’ll pull it off.” Schurig said this was a common sentiment among the football team. “The guys seem hungry to get back to the postseason again,” Schurig said. The team’s next game will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 7 in Yager
Stadium against defending national champions Northwest Missouri State, which will also be the first home game of the season. The annual Alumni Tailgate will begin at 4:30 p.m. on the northeast side of Yager Stadium to kick off the festivities.
CAB to take WU students to Sporting KC game Trevor Beurmon
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As a Washburn student, there are multiple resources around campus and beyond that lend to college students budgetary needs. One of the best ways to figure out how and where to take advantage of these resources are prepared and ready for you at Memorial Union Underground in the CAB office. In fact, one of these student deals will get you transportation and tickets to an upcoming Sporting KC game. Not only that, but the price itself reaps benefits for any student because this all inclusive event is only $5 with a valid Washburn student ID. This event is Sept. 16 at Children’s Mercy Park as Sporting KC hosts the New England Revolution for a MLS regular season matchup at 7:30 p.m. This match-
up is right before the U.S. Open Cup Championship the following Wednesday. Sporting KC comes into this game with a high ranking in the Western Conference being only two points shy of first place trailing behind Seattle and Portland. New England comes into this game being ranked eighth in the Eastern Conference along with trailing 24 points shy of first place. Even though there are large gaps between these two teams in the standings, the games at Sporting KC never disappoint, streaking already with 100 sellouts in 100 games per sportingkc. com. Even without guaranteed entertainment, the whole event is reduced by almost twenty dollars for Washburn students due to CAB, also known as the Campus Activities Board. The student staff members behind the task on the Campus Activities Board
shared information on the Sporting KC event available for Ichabods. “You can pay either cash or Bod Bucks, just make sure you bring your student ID to the Student Activities and Greek Life office and your five dollars,” said CAB member Anneleise McEvoy. The Student Activities and Greek Life office is located in the Memorial Union Underground neighboring the CAB office. Along with the location of sign ups for this event, there are numerous posters around Morgan Hall and Henderson Learning Center where there is more information. With this event being very unique in nature considering the former CAB events held, it looks like these type of events may be here to stay. “Taking a bus to sporting events is something we have tried to do in the past, we tried to do it with one of
the football games last year and so I think this is just a continuation of that idea,” said Bailey Pankratz another CAB staff member. Considering the unique appeal of the event and the price, Pankratz reiterated the benefits this event brings to students. “The price is a steal especially when you factor in the transportation up there and the tickets themselves,”
Pankratz said. “With all those factors personally I think it is an amazing deal, really economic for students.” One thing is for sure, the tickets are a great reduction compared to normal admission price.
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With only one senior on their roster this year, the Washburn women’s basketball team has a lot of potential coming from their young players. “I think that we have four to five in the freshman class [who] can compete for the starting position and a role in the top 10 to 12,” McHenry said. McHenry is starting his 18th season as the head women’s basketball coach at Washburn and is hoping to resurrect the Ichabods back into contention in the MIAA.
“Since we have a lot of [freshman] they’re gonna be right in there,” said Coach Ron McHenry. “They’re teachable and don’t have a lot of bad habits.” McHenry was a national champion during the 200405 season and has a 226-76 record in MIAA games, including a 198-36 record at home. “[McHenry] really cares about his players and he just wants us to be the best that we can be and he really pushes us to be good players and good people,” said Reagan Phelan, sophomore guard. In Phelan’s senior year of high school, she was named
KBCA Miss Kansas Basketball and was Player of the Year for the second straight time. She averaged 12.8 points, 5.6 assists, 5.9 rebounds and 5.0 steals per game. Her team went 26-0. “We’re going to be really young.” Phelan said. “It’ll be really fun to come together as a team this year.” In her freshman year at Washburn, she played serious minutes and contributed 25 points and four steals against Northwest Missouri. “I’m excited for it,” said McHenry. “[The players have] a lot of energy and they’re young kids with bright eyes looking to
learn.” McHenry is also ready to see support from the Topeka community at this year’s home games. Last year, the Ichabods were sixth-overall in NCAA Division II attendance. “We have a great [fan] base that loves to watch
women’s basketball,” said McHenry. “We got to give them what they want to see.”
Golf tees off for this season with new and old faces Trevor Beurman
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Hitting the greens again for another season, WU Golf prepares to improve upon its previous second place finish in the MIAA Golf Championship. The golf team is looking to their returning players for leadership in the upcoming season. One of these returning players Blake Allen, sophomore, who landed a conference best seventh place finish in the NCAA Super Regional. “We shot a school record at the Super Regional in the second round,” said Jeff Stromgren, WU Gold head coach. “Blake Allen, in particular, shot a 64.” Stromgren said that his team has a high chance of replicating its previously
great performance in the conference postseason. “We have three of the five players back among the group that played in the conference championship,” Stromgren said. “We have enough talent on our team that if we play well, we have a chance to make a run for the conference.” The golf team got off to a slow start earlier in the season, but finished within three strokes of winning first place in the conference championship. The golf team finished the majority of their matches in the bottom half of overall finishes to start the season, taking 8th out of 18 in the NSU Fall Classic, 13th out of 16 in the extremely challenging Myrtle Beach Invitational, and 10th out of 20 in the Missouri Western Invitational per wusports.
com. The team hopes to take the next conference by storm and they plan to start the coming season strong. To achieve these goals, WU Golf is looking to its returning players to help guide the team to victory. “We have one senior that was on the Super Regional team, Chase Coble,” Stromgren said. “We also have Ivan Amarilla with tournament experience, along with a number of juniors that have tournament experience that should pitch in.” Along with these returning players, WU Golf has a few freshman players that have impressed in the qualifiers. “We have four freshman and they will all be really good impact players,” Stromgren said. “They are
in the mix to even make it into the top five for our first tournament.” Among these freshman are Austin Kang from Edmond, Oklahoma, Whit Parker from Conway, Arkansas, Colton Massey from Larned, Kansas and Cooper Spears from Wamego, Kansas. In light of the long hours of practice, strong leadership and mix of new and seasoned players alike, WU Golf seems prepared for the coming season. “We have been working on areas in our game that we were not as good as other teams, such as different [putting and chipping drills,]” Stromgren said. “Our ball striking has always been good as a team. We just have to start working on our short game for next season.”
For the first match of the season, the Ichabods tee off Sept. 11 at the University of Central Missouri Invitational at Mules National Golf Club in Warrensburg, Missouri. The golf team will play in their hometown for the first time this season at the Ichabod Invitational Oct. 16 and 17 at the Topeka Country Club. A premiere match is scheduled at the Las Vegas Desert Classic March 5, 2018.
What is your favorite thing about football season?
Liz Fleishman freshman music education “I like football season because it is turning into fall. I am also part of the marching band and I enjoy how much fun we have on the field and in the stands.”
David Knaack sophomore actuarial science “The crowd is very interactive and it’s great seeing the support of the football team.”
Alison Helget freshman legal studies
Justine Franks junior social work
Nick Weigel junior criminal justice
“The comradery and the atmosphere of the people being there for support. The social aspect is also really fun.”
“Football season reminds me of fall and Halloween. Wearing sweaters and drinking hot chocolate is my favorite thing about fall and football season.”
“Watching every game with my friends and family. I also enjoy barbecuing and tailgating.”
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Alpha Phi “Alpha Phi has given me friends that have been there for so many moments including positive, tear jerking, and life changing moments but most importantly Greek life has taught me that these thoughtful moments are not just for four years they are for life. These women are women that will be in my life forever, and it does not just stop there. Greek life has been a huge part of my life and will continue to be a huge part of my life as I continue those friendships beyond my four years soon in Alpha Phi. My relationship that I have built with the fraternal community and movement has empowered me to be the person I want to and hope to be in the future.” -Natasha Martinez, President, Alpha Phi
“Being a part of Greek Life has given me confidence to take on leadership roles. Having the opportunity to volunteer every week is a rewarding experience. I have made friendships with genuine and dedicated women that share similar values as I do and looking forward to helping women find their home away from home!” -Jessi Kennedy, Public Relations, Delta Gamma
Zeta Tau Alpha “To me, Greek Life means having a continuous support system by an entire community of women. My chapter has provided me endless opportunities to grow as a leader and a friend, while creating relationships which I know will last a lifetime.” -Stephanie Johnson, President, Zeta Tau Alpha
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Bonjour, Bods! Did you know that French Fries weren’t originally made in France? They were made in Greece! Get it? Because “Greece” and “grease” sound the same!! Now that that’s out of the way, my name is Zac Surritt, Budget Director for the Washburn Student Government Association (and Certified Master of Exquisite Dad Jokes). I am also involved in Hope Through Headphones, Bod Squad, the Washburn United Nations Association, and I hope to become an official pledge
for Kappa Sigma. Outside of all of these organizations, I’m also a full time student here at Washburn. I can get really busy really fast. I tend to get involved in organizations without considering my other responsibilities first. As students, I encourage you to become involved in some of the many great organizations here on campus, but never forget that you are students first. If you don’t manage your time wisely, you’ll end up not having enough time for anything! If you ever need assistance managing your time, reach out to one of the many resources you have access to
as Washburn Students! Counseling Services is a great example of this. Set up a meeting with one of our amazing counselors and they can help you achieve your goals for the year. If you ever need anything and you are unsure of where to go first, come to the WSGA office in the Union Underground and someone here can surely point you in the right direction. Our motto is “Students Serving Students” and we aim to fulfill that promise each and every day. GO BODS!! Zac Surritt WSGA Budget Director
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