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Homecoming Parade shows campus spirit S e m i n a r on sexual harassment
Brittany Wright
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Kicker: Students from Phi Mu Alpha, Delta Gamma and Sigma Phi Epsilon celebrating university pride. The parade preceded the Homecoming football game.
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The Washburn Homecoming Parade occurred the morning of Oct. 29. The week of Oct. 24-29 was Washburn’s 2016 Homecoming week, which welcomed back the university’s alumni and helped demonstrate our Ichabod spirit. After a whole host of events, it all culminated in a parade around the university campus at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Many groups from both Washburn and the greater Topeka area showed up to walk, drive and pedal through the parade route, handing out candy and celebrating the day. “Oh, we always enjoy getting together with the community anytime they have a function of any kind,” said Todd Harrison, captain of the Topeka Fire De-
partment. “Whether it’s a carnival, church function or a parade, it helps us associate and keep closer with them. Not to mention it helps the kids identify with us a lot more too.” Many public servants from the Topeka area were involved at the event, as well as political candidates, high school marching bands and university faculty. While the parade was a way for Washburn to show its spirit, it also showed off civic pride in Topeka as well. “Just being able to connect with [the kids] and help them understand a little of who we are,” Harrison said. “They want us out there in the community and we enjoy it. Just getting to know the people a little bit more and getting connected with them on that level. I’d say it’s absolutely one of the better parts of the jobs. I don’t know of anyone
that doesn’t enjoy doing it.” Additionally, many student organizations and academic groups marched in the parade. Greek Life, athletics, extracurricular clubs and more walked through, spreading awareness and handing out candy to kids. “It’s really cool to be involved and you get to see all the different activities and what goes into actually having a good float and being a part of a great event,” said Reagan White, freshman nursing major and member of Alpha Phi. “It brings the community together because it’s not just Washburn students and families that come. It’s people from all around Topeka that come to the parade.” Finally, with the election so close, political candidates marched through the parade as well. Staff and volunteers from Jerry Moran’s campaign for
U.S. Senate, Vicki Schmidt’s campaign for State Senate and Becky Noice’s campaign for Shawnee County Register of Deeds were all at the parade. “This is great, especially with all the different entries in here too, seeing the community come together and support Washburn University,” said Lance Quilling, representing Vicki Schmidt’s campaign. “Just being able to do that and be part of the community here and really get to see the voters in a different way other than just the doorto-door. The community really takes care of Washburn here and this is a great example of that.”
For nearly three years, Washburn University has offered a sexual harassment seminar for new employees. A student-focused demonstration is also provided for various campus organizations, including Washburn athletes and the debate team. The seminar provides educational training for recognizing sexually inappropriate behavior and language. It also covers the steps that should be taken should an individual find him or herself being harassed on campus. Upon being hired, employees are required to attend the seminar. They must also attend a follow-up presentation on sexual harassment prevention three years following employment. The idea for the seminar originated with Pam Fostor, Washburn’s equal opportunity director. Foster felt an in-person presentation would allow for more interactive, in-depth training than the sexual harassment web course that had previously been used by the university. Foster leads each seminar, where she discusses the policies and procedures involved when complaints are made or someone is called in as a witness to a sexual harassment case. For the first forty-five minutes of each seminar, she uses vignettes to hypothesize sexual harassment scenarios. Foster also covers “bystander
Jackson Hermann, jackson. hermann@washburn.edu, is a sophomore mass media major SEMINAR: continued on page 3
THIS WEEK AT THE ICHABOD SHOP There will be a book signing on November 3rd in the Washburn A/B room from 11:30-2:00 with Fuchsia Dunlop.
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Washburn play helps teach LGBT history
Washburn University’s production of “Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde” will be playing at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 4, 5, 11 and 12, and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 13 in the Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theater. “Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde” was written by Moisés Kaufman. The play details the true story of the three trials of the Irish author as he is accused of gross indecency; due to having a romantic and sexual relationship with another man. The play contains quotes and transcripts from the real-life trial. Students, faculty and staff can get into the show for free by presenting their Washburn identification card at the box office. General admission to the show will cost $8, cash or check only. Tickets will be available in the box office an hour before the show begins. For more information contact the Washburn theatre department at theatre@washburn.edu or 785-670-1639.
Culinary Workshop brings culture
The International Culinary Workshop called “A Taste of China” will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3 in the Washburn A/B Room. The event will feature professional chef and author Fuchsia Dunlop who has released multiple cookbooks including, “Every Grain of Rice” and “Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook.” Registration for the event will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by a gourmet buffet from noon to 1:30 p.m. that will cost $10 in advance, or $12 at the door. Then Dunlop will hold a lecture from 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., and a cooking workshop from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. For more information or for
questions about the event, contact Coordinator of International Student Recruitment and Retention, Andy Vogel at 785-6701051 or andy.vogel@washburn. edu.
‘Yell Like Hell’ gets magical
“Hamilton’s America” to be shown
Phi Alpha Theta, Washburn’s History honor society, will be showing the PBS Documentary “Hamilton’s America” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2 in Henderson 112. The documentary follows the making of the multiple-award winning Broadway hip-hop musical “Hamilton.” The music, lyrics and book were all written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is the primary focus of the documentary. The musical is a retelling of the biography of American Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton, who helped establish our first financial system. The show tells the story of his career, working alongside other famous politicians such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr. It also gives an inside perspective of Hamilton’s personal life. For more information on the event, contact Kelly Erby at kelly.erby@washburn.edu or 785670-2018.
Student to present on parenting
At 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8th, senior history major, Marissa Coyle, will be presenting “Breaking the Diaper Ceiling: A Presentation on Student Parents” in the Washburn University Memorial Union. This presentation will be focused on the challenges that students face who are also serving as parents or caretakers. Marissa Coyle founded the student organization “Students with Children” in the spring of 2016. If you are interested in
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Wizards of Washburn: Washburn’s Volleyball team danced to a medley of songs at the Yell Like Hell Homecoming event and pep rally that occurred on Thursday, Oct. 27. This year’s Homecoming theme was “The Magical World of Washburn”, in which many groups decided to draw inspiration from the Harry Potter book and movie series, the volleyaball team included. The team members donned attire inspired by Hogwarts and danced to magic-themed songs such as “This Magic Moment” by The Drifters.
this information, but can’t make the presentation, Marissa has asked to be contacted by email at marissa.coyle@washburn. edu.
Guest speaker to discuss Islamophobia
At 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 in Henderson 112, Cara Burnidge,
assistant professor of religious studies at the University of Northern Iowa, will be giving an overview of Islam in America. The title of the presentation is “Islamophobia: A History of American Attitudes toward Islam.” Burnidge, a Washburn alumna, plans to highlight both
the fear and the fascination with the religion, and comment on its role as a strawman to American democracy. For more information, contact the history department in Henderson 311 or call at 785-6702060.
Professor to discuss Grindr research
At 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3 in the Lincoln Room of the Memorial Union, Chris Conner, assistant professor of sociology, will be conducting a presentation over his research of the popular dating app Grindr. The app is commonly used by
members of the LGBT community. The app has been used by some as evidence to support the idea that society lives in a postgay era. Also, Grindr has had a profound impact on how LGBT persons utilize traditional gay spaces. In Conner’s research, he analyzed 300 user profiles and explored how the app reinforces heteronormative standards of beauty in gay culture. Conner’s research also examines the stripping away of signifiers and paralanguage has resulted in increased racist and heteronormative interactions by the users of the app.
Washburn Campus Police Report October 25 13:25 - Possession methamphetamine, possession paraphernalia, battery of police officer, interfering with police officer. Parking Lot 1. Report taken: The case has been referred to the District Attorney, 1 notice to leave served. October 25 21:29 - Robbery, criminal threat. 1900 Block of SW Jewell Ave. Report taken: investigation continues.
October 27 00:15 - Possession of marijuana. Lincoln Hall. Report taken: Investigation continues. Referred to the Associate VP for Student Life. October 27 10:23 - Information report, disturbance. Student Recreation & Wellness Center. Report taken: Individual refused to remove personal bike from the building. Referred to Associate VP for Student Life.
The Washburn Review’s crime report follows crime trends on a yearto-year basis. This chart accounts for crime from Jan. 7 to Nov. 1. Alcohol Violations - 8% Assault - 4% Burglary (Building) - 1% Burglary (Vehicle) - 8% Criminal Damage - 15% Domestic Violence - 1% Drug Arrests - 12% Harassment - 6% Sex Offense - 1% Theft (Auto) - 4% Traffic Accidents - 16% Theft - 23%
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Mock Interview Day helps job-seeking students Alex Hounchell
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Mock Interview Day will give students the opportunity to get some of the nervousness out of the way in a setting with no risk. The event will be happening all day Nov. 9 in the Memorial Union. “Practice is always good. Professional performers and athletes still practice,” said Kent McAnally, Director of Washburn University Career Services. Anyone is welcome, as long as they make an appointment at www.washburn.edu/ career-services and look for the BodJobs link. Interview signups are going to close on Nov. 6 at midnight. If you are unable to make it to Mock Interview Day, WU Career Services is always taking appointments for mock interviews. It’s free and it only takes an hour to get feedback. To make an appointment call (785) 670-1450. “It’s also ridiculous to think that every interview is the same or that you’re in a job or even with an employer where you will spend the rest of your life,” said McAnally. After the mock interviews, the employers, which include local businesses, will
give feedback. Unlike the typical mock interviews conducted at WU Career Services located in Morgan 105, the interviews on Mock Interview Day will be around 30 minutes. “Nervousness comes across in both verbal and non-verbal communication,” McAnally said. McAnally goes on to explain how what you say is just as important as how one presents themselves. If someone shows up to an interview in an ill-fitting suit, then they are giving off an already unprofessional impression. McAnally indicated that something students often overlook is their shoes. It is important to remember shoes should be clean and match the interview suit. “We all feel different in dress clothes than everyday wear,” McAnally said. Mock Interview Day and mock interviews in general are a risk-free way to practice questions interviewers often ask, while obtaining feedback that isn’t available in a typical interview. A mock interview is a way experts can give advice on what a good way to answer any of the common interview questions is, because they regularly conduct interviews in the professional
SEMINAR continued: strategies,” techniques on how to respond to a situation in which you are a witness, but are not the person being harassed. Sexual harassment training is necessary because harassment is not always blatantly obvious. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission states that “unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors and any other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature which interferes with an individual’s work performance or creates an intimidating, hos-
tile or offensive work environment constitutes harassment.” “Some individuals do not report harassment cases until several months or years after an incident occurs,” Fostor said. Delayed incident reports may occur when someone fears that he or she is making a big deal out of nothing, won’t be believed or can handle the situation on his or her own. Many victims do not want to be accused of overreacting. Others do not want to be labeled as a person who threatens
world. They can also offer answers to questions regarding non-verbal communication for example how to hold yourself in an interview situation and what would be appropriate attire. “Interviewees should leave with added confidence but knowledge of strengths and weakness of their interview performance and strategies for improvement,” Anally said. Even if you feel as though you are in
the job that you will be in for the rest of your life, McAnally indicates that job markets are always changing. It’s hard to know what opportunities will be presented in the future. According to McAnally, the scope of an internship interview or a part-time job interview is limited in comparison to a professional interview for a career. Typically, there isn’t the same sense of competition in the job
market outside of professional careers. It is important to remember that, even if you hold a professional job, the market is constantly shifting.
Alex Hounchell, alexander. hounchell@washburn.edu, is a senior English major.
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a seemingly positive environment with negativity. Unfortunately, these fears also affect some victims of sexual assault. “People will blame themselves for what happened,” Foster said. Victim-blaming is a very real likelihood too. Victims risk being accused of provoking their harasser/attacker, engaging in conduct of poor taste or not adequately vocalizing their non-consent. Although women are more
likely to report being sexually harassed, it also occurs to men. The prevalence of male-inflicted harassment is unknown, however, because of the tendency of men to not speak up about being victimized. In Foster’s experience, men are more inclined to report being stalked. If Washburn employees or students find themselves being harassed, they should immediately contact Foster. Her priority is to take measures to ensure that the harassment ceases.
“Sometimes, people need support, depending on the severity of what happened and how traumatized they may be,” Fostor said. Support for harassment victims typically includes counseling, group therapy or holistic treatments.
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Porta presents in Rome Brittany Wright
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Gaspar Porta, associate professor of mathematics and statistics, presented at an international conference hosted by the World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society in Rome, Italy. Math is practical and frequently aids other disciplines, such as computational mechanics, the subject of his presentation. According to Porta, the field includes anything involving calculations or measurements in a mechanical setting. His presentation was one of several given by other professional researchers at an invite-only conference. According to Porta, WSEAS hosts a number of conferences throughout the year. The recent conference in Rome was largely concerned with issues in math and engineering. This year marks the third time the professor attended a WSEAS event and the second time he held the title of chair. One of his responsibilities was to assess each speaker’s presentation. This duty is particularly challenging since the speakers’ topics vary so greatly. Topics ranged from the strength of screws to the overheating of an accelerator. The prior conferences he attended took place in the Canary Islands and Prague and were more geared towards math and computer science. Porta was the sole Washburn faculty member to attend the Rome conference and the only American invitee. Porta was invited to the conference to discuss a paper written by he and a colleague that had to do with systems of articulation. “Systems of articulation deal with mechanical constructs that have some number of degrees of freedom,” Porta said. “Depending on the number of degrees of freedom, you end up getting something that draws curves in the plane. What this means is that with a machine or a system of linkages that draws curves,
you can began conceptualizing the algebraic expression that corresponds to that curve.” Understanding the corresponding algebraic expression is beneficial, especially for mechanical engineers who need to know how much they can push before breaking occurs. The machine, or system of linkages, that produces curves is more familiar than non-mathematicians may realize. “Windshield wipers on many vehicles rely on systems of linkages,” Porta said. “The wipers are moved by a little electrical engine and do not always move the same amount. Sometimes, one wiper may be bigger than the other. Any mechanical object that you can think of is going to have pulleys, gears and systems of linkages.” A system of linkages is a connection of rods and articulations. Articulation, in the mathematical context, refers to a hinge. Given how long the concept of systems of articulation has been around, one fact is particularly interesting. “There was no [prior] characterization that had ever been recorded or found,” Porta said. “That doesn’t happen very often on a topic that has existed for millennia.” Still, the professor is quick to point out that while the system of articulation wasn’t documented before he and his colleague’s written contribution on the matter, that doesn’t mean that it had not been previously recognized by earlier scholars. Although Porta has no more upcoming WSEAS conferences planned, he does have other math projects in the making. One project is related to educational practice. Porta and his colleagues are currently working on what he calls a manipulative with which they can try to teach probability and statistics to 6th to 8th graders.
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Bathroom ruling goes to Gun policy too trusting Supreme Court Transgender rights are an issue that has been a common source of disagreement between Democrats and Republicans for a while and legal fights over transgender rights have been brewing across the country over the past several months. Since the court ruling, the Obama administration has directed every public school in the country to let transgender students use bathrooms and locker rooms based on the gender they most-closely identify as. Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court accepted a case agreeing to hear an appeal from a Virginia school board that wants to prevent a high school senior, Gavin Grimm, from using the boys’ bathroom. Grimm was born biologically female, but now identifies as a male. He considers himself transgender. For several weeks in 2014, the Virginia-based school, Gloucester High School, allowed Grimm to use the boys’ restroom before the school board intervened and decided to change their policy. They decided to temporarily block Grimm from using the boy’s restroom after a vote of 5-3 in August. Grimm is just one of many American transgender individuals that is suffering the consequences of discrimination against transgender people. Individuals, regardless of their biological gender, should be allowed to use the bathroom of their choice. They
should be have the same rights as everyone else, regardless of what gender they identify as, or what genitalia they do or do not have. The idea of not allowing individuals to use the bathroom of the gender they identify as is a prime example of transphobia, which is described as, “the intense dislike of or prejudice against transsexual or transgender people.” It is tremendously important that allies of the LGBT community show support for those who identify as transgender. Some people are speaking out against this transphobic ruling by supporting the #IllGoWithYou movement, which aims to offer support for members of the transgender community. #IllGoWithYou describes their mission as “...those of us with passing privilege offer to be a bathroom buddy, a watch-yourback person, a stand-up-for-you person. #IllGoWithYou says: I will have your back. I will be your witness.” You can visit illgowithyou.org to buy patches, buttons, or lanyards that are marked with the transgender-pride flag and show the #IllGoWithYou hashtag. These are meant to let transgender individuals know that you are a safe ally and one that wants to make sure that their natural-born rights are being protected. - The Editorial Staff
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Kansas’ impending requirement that all universities allow students to carry concealed weapons on campus is looming closer, and with it comes the need for Washburn to create its official policy on this new rule. In the past few weeks, Washburn has made presentations hosted by the unversity attorney for the purpose of showcasing the drafted policy in its current form, and opening the floor to input from students and faculty. At this point, Washburn students must understand that there is no getting out of guns on campus. As dangerous as this sounds - especially knowing Kansas law currently doesn’t require citizens to undergo any firearm training whatsoever to legally purchase and concealed carry a firearm - the law has been set in stone for now, and the school’s four-year exemption has been exhausted. After attending one of the presentations on the draft policy, what this author found most alarming of all is the policy allows students to store firearms in their dorms. This may seem reasonable under the circum-
stances at first, given living on campus shouldn’t bar them from making use of the new policy. Consider this, however: the university policy outlines that it won’t provide any form of firearm storage on-campus, and requires that students living on-campus have means to properly store their firearm such as a gun safe. When the draft policy presentation elaborated on this, it was revealed that the university is not allowed to ask any student on or off-campus if they are storing or carrying a firearm. Thus, while the policy can make the claim that students must properly store their guns, it has no way to enforce this mandate. This loophole is a clear setup for disaster. Any student who fails to properly store their firearm allows all roommates access to it, and risk for accidental discharge shoots skyward. A mentally ill or intoxicated student finding their roommate’s loose gun is a terrifying scenario. At this point, the best course of action is to start a student organization for responsible gun-owners on campus to voluntarily register their firearm with the school. Some form of system to allow students to opt out of rooming with a gun-owner must be available, and responsible gun ownership and training must be encouraged.
Mark Feuerborn, mark. feuerborn@washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.
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Washburn English department makes way for Way Andrew Shermoen
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The Washburn English department welcomed Geoffrey Way to its faculty this semester. Specializing in Shakespeare and early modern literature, Way’s collegiate career began at Virginia Tech. Way is from Virginia; his family lived in the D.C. area, originally. Way spoke fondly of his time there, alluding to the Shenandoah Valley and Skyline Drive. At Virginia Tech, Way was a double major in history and English. During his time there, he had already decided to go to graduate school and he completed his goal at Clemson University in South Carolina. Finally, Way left the eastern shores for Arizona. “I packed up my entire life and lived in the desert for eight years,” Way said. “I finished my PH.D. last year and met my wife during that time. It was a good choice, but definitely a jarring one.” There is more to professor Way than just his performance in the classroom. “I was weird as a kid,” Way said. “I would go to the library and check out books on Greek mythology on my own.” He believes that a desire to study literature always starts at a young age. A love of reading and stories is what sparked his
lifelong interest. Way’s love of literature, Shakespeare in particular, can be seen by his career path, but Way merges his love of technology, video games, television, graphic novels and movies to explore how new mediums can help to examine Shakespeare in a new light. Way’s doctoral dissertation reflected that idea. “My dissertation looked at how Shakespearean theaters and festivals use digital technologies to engage their audiences today,” Way said. “Streaming live performances, to even creating video games to engage new audiences in Shakespearean performance.” Way quickly stated that many of the video games based on Shakespeare’s works are not very good. In particular, he stated a distaste with “The Globe Theatre’s” mediocre games. He still recognized this as an intriguing way to engage audiences with Shakespeare in unconventional, but popular, ways. “We always see with Shakespeare and other notable authors, that people are constantly revisiting this work in different lenses. YouTube and different social medias offer new ways to approach how we might look at a play like Shakespeare’s,” Way said.
Way is an avid gamer and lamented that he has been unable to find time to play the new “Civilization 6.” He also discussed his interest in the upcoming game “Elsinore” which explores Shakespeare’s classic tragedy “Hamlet” through the style of a pointand-click adventure game. As a professor of English, specializing in Shakespeare, Way’s love for video games and their potential as an art form might shock students. Way sees games as an emerging media that is undergoing the same treatment that past media has endured. “The same conversations we’ve had with media for centuries. When books started getting printed everyone was skeptical, because oral tradition was preferred. Things that we revisit are things that we begin to value over time.” Way said. Way doesn’t shy away from emerging technologies; He embraces them with true gusto, which is unique for a professor in Way’s specific field. Way is so interested in the concept of new media that next semester he will be providing a class called “Shakespeare in Action.” The class will study multiple adaptations of classic Shakespeare plays including graphic novels, movies, television episodes and yes,
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Renaissance Man: A video game enthusiast, Way enjoys big title games as well as lesser known literature-inspired games. He spoke highly of games that adapted the feeling and tone of classic medieval literature, as well as authors such as Sir Thomas More and John Milton.
games. Students will also be able to create their own adaptation of a Shakespearean story. Way is a unique professor. A man whose focus of love of ancient literature’s developed from his primitive years. His experience in these topics has effortlessly melded with his love of new technology and new media. A unique message he gave to skeptics is this;
“Certain games have presented themselves as trying to do more than just entertain. If you think about it though, Shakespeare was an entertainer. We look at him now as a great author, but he started as an entertainer.”
Andrew Shermoen, andrew. shermoen@washburn.edu, is a secondary English education major.
Social media app Vine bought, discontinued by Twitter Andrew Shermoen
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The famous social network service Twitter announced last Thursday, Oct. 27 that it would be discontinuing popular video sharing app, Vine. The announcement came as a shock to both fans and content creators alike responding quickly on social media with “#Vineisdead.” The Vine team announced on their blog that, while the app would be discontinued soon, it was not an immediate change. Vine was created in June 2012, by Dom Hofmann, Rus Yusupov and Colin Kroll. The brilliant video-sharing app served as a social-media model that allowed users to record six-second videos highlighting their everyday lives. The idea was marketed as a peek into the lives of people around the world without them having to write about it. The brevity of a tweet in the beautiful scope of fullcolor video from increasingly improving smart phone cameras. Quickly the app grew into
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Breakout stars: During Vine’s slow downfall some of its most popular creators left to pursue other avenues. Thomas Sanders has been nominated for a People’s Choice Award, Andrew Bachelor has had several notable guest appearances on television, and Gabriella Hanna has over 2,300,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.
something greater. Vine became a place where comedy thrived, and it isn’t surprising it was a catalyst for a new movement in wildly popular humor. Polonius infamously said in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” that “brevity is the soul of wit” and Vine proved that with how
quickly it rose to popularity by providing creators with a unique forum to release humorous glimpses into everyday life. Vine was a popular breeding ground for surrealism and nonsequiturs. Internet meme culture was already at an all-time high
when Vine was released to the public, but the service offered a newfound appreciation for quick, heavy punchlines. Vine may be disappearing, but its impact on internet culture is still seen today. Comedic videos, not even on the Vine app, have a desire to go for shorter
jokes rather than longer. These videos seem to see more sharetime amongst friends and have bigger cultural impact. Placing John Cena into a random movie scene and blaring his theme song became one of the most popular memes of 2015 and most of that was done outside of Vine. Twitter announced that, while the change will not be immediate, the app will be nixed in the near future. Current Vines will be available on Twitter for archival purposes, but the service and the ability to create new Vines will no longer be available. It’s likely that Vine’s closure was decided after its user base dropped dramatically in the last few years. Cofounder Rus Yusupov, who left the company in 2015, tweeted after the announcement, “Don’t sell your company!” Referring to his disdain for how Twitter handled the app that he helped create. Andrew Shermoen, andrew. shermoen@washburn.edu, is a secondary English education major.
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Nature abounds in Megan Barnes senior showcase Andrew Shermoen
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Washburn’s art building has just received some new decorations thanks to senior art education major Megan Barnes. Her student showcase “Walk on By” is a cavalcade of art dedicated to nature. Walls are covered in detailed and methodical closeups of fungi, moss, algae and snails. A picture collage dedicates itself to a feather and plant roots placed in captivating symmetry. Cups, vases and teapots have been reformed to resemble the bulbs of toadstools, bark adorned with polypore fungi and tiny barrel cacti respectively. It’s clear Barnes is not simply interested in nature; she is capti-
vated by it. Barnes chose art education as her major because she believes it is a pivotal component of the education system. “Art gives children a hands-on learning experience, it teaches them problem-solving skills, teaches them higher level thinking in a way that no other subject can touch. It really is the only subject within our curriculum that emphasizes individual development.” Barnes’ senior exhibition heavily focuses on her own personal philosophy. “I connect most with the natural world because it’s a type of controlled chaos.” One of the most interesting pieces is “100 Steps” a beau-
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Environmentally-Conscious: Barnes’ trio of Batik, a type of wax resistant fabric dying, pieces are based around coral. They explore color and are meant to show how the destruction of coral reefs are removing color and habitats from the world.
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tifully and meticulously organized picture series. Taking place entirely on one wall of the exhibition, the collage captures different interesting items from nature. The different pictures have been placed on small, homogenous squares. How they are adorned is the key to the asymmetry of the piece. Much like the name of the piece, the seemingly random assortment of pictures gives the feeling of travelling through a forest, stopping to appreciate all the beautiful hidden gems of the trek. The piece also places actual pieces of nature on pedestals. Usual items that would be dedicated to the ground have been elevated and put at eye level for visitors to Barnes’ exhibition to appreciate and glorify. The items are captivating and all of them share one thing in common, they no longer have life. The pale white carcass of a piece of coral and branches of trees that once flourished are now being decomposed by soft green and grey lichens. Their presence along with the general heavy presence of fungi and decomposing creatures, begs the question if death is also a clear motivator in Barnes’ work. The bookends of the exhibition are beautifully constructed bowls made to resemble natural materials. The first set support plant life and resemble healthy tree bark. The second set is almost identical to the first but has a decayed appearance re-
Photo by Andrew Shermoen
Nothing to fear: Barnes’ exhibition has a heavy focus on death and decay. The pottery adorning the atrium resemble fungi and decomposition. Her piece “Death Bowls” uses a human tool, the bowl, made of decaying matter to illustrate human’s relationship to death.
sembling death. According to Barnes, the exhibition’s focus on death is also very important to her. “Death doesn’t always have to be something that we are afraid of or something that is hideous. It should be something that connects back into the cycle of life.” “She has Roots and Wings” provides an interesting dynamic. The piece is a photogram, a picture made without the use of a camera, instead using objects on light-sensitive paper and then exposing the layout to light. “Roots and Wings” is a 3x3 grid of plants and their intricate root
structures. Barnes places the roots next to feathers. The set, according to Barnes, was part of a self-portrait project. A favorite mug which contains the words “she has roots and wings” was the inspiration for the set of black-and-white photos. “Walk on By” will be available to view in the Art Department building until Nov. 4. Andrew Shermoen, andrew. shermoen@washburn.edu, is a senior secondary English education major.
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Homecoming brings 16-13 win against Griffons Lisa Herdman
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Washburn football met the Missouri Western Griffons in Yager Stadium for a victory of 16-13, Oct. 29 on Washburn’s field. The Griffons started with an advantage in the first quarter, utilizing penalties to move the ball. The game started off with a tilt towards the Griffons until Perry Schmiedeler successfully captured three field goals
and tied the game. Within the first half, Griffons jumped to 13-3 before Washburn made a push back. Wesley Collins and Perry Schmiedeler came back in the second half with a 1-yard plunge and a 43-yard field goal to pull Washburn back to a tie. Schmiedeler ended thegame and the night with a 50-yard field goal, placing the Ichabods at the final score 16-13. Washburn football started
the game coming from a loss at Central Missouri in the Mules’ homecoming game on Oct. 22, going 5-3 in the MIAA. Washburn ties their standing with Pittsburg State in MIAA for fifth place. Homecoming’s all-time record sits at 46-43 since the 1920-21 school year.
Lisa Herdman, Lisa.Herdman@washburn.edu, is a senior English and mass media double major.
Photo by Justin Sanders
Jump: Derek McGreevy, 4, jumps to catch the ball and gain yards on the Griffons. Corey Bertini ran to catch up.
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Swerve: Washburn’s Wesley Collins, 2, runs from Missouri Western’s Derek McGinnis, 11, and Blake Peterson, 17, in the first half of the game trying to tie the score.
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Drag: Cedric Gonzalez, 28, pulls down Kyle Dumler, 62, around the 40-yard line in the first half of the game.
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In Brief
Dylan McManis
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Soccer takes double loss On Oct. 28, women’s soccer
was matched against Emporia State. Right out of the gate, both teams struggled offensively, but the Ichabods ultimately lost 1-0. On Oct. 30, women’s soccer put out a strong defensive start in their game against Fort Hays State University, but ultimately lost 3-0. This drops Washburn down to a score of 9-8-1 for the season and 6-5 for the MIAA record.
Vo l l e y b a l l rises to 12-5 Washburn volleyball has con-
tinued to rise in the AVCA Division II Coaches Top 25 Poll, as they are now sitting at No. 13. Washburn previously sat at No. 14, but after receiving an additional 42 points, this brought their season total to 595 points.
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Washburn’s men’s basketball received multiple nominations in the initial voting process for the National Association of Basketball Coaches Top 25 Coaches poll. However, these nominations still did not place them in the ultimate top 25. Men’s basketball began their season at 7:08 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1 against the University of Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse.
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Fall to Jayhawks WASHBURN REVIEW
The Washburn Ichabods traveled to Lawrence, Kansas, to take on the Jayhawks in an exhibition game 7 p.m. Nov. 1 in Allen Fieldhouse. The Ichabods started quick with a three-point shot to start the game. The Jayhawks answered with their own score from behind the arc. The Ichabods were then afflicted by a number of fouls and the Jayhawks were able to pull ahead by playing solid defense. The Ichabods started to struggle in the paint against the massive Jayhawk centers, Landon Lucas and Udoka Azubuike, unable to prevent inside scoring leading to the Ichabods trailing 18-6. Around the ten minute mark in the first half, Washburn started to fight their way back with scores by Clayton Holmberg and Tyas Martin. Kansas University responded with a Frank Mason jumper and a dominant Carlton Bragg dunk to pull further ahead to a score of 26-16. Drew Pyle’s own three for the Ichabods ended a streak of Jayhawk threes. A costly turnover by Randall Smith turned what could have been only a 10 point deficit into a 50-34 lead for the Jayhawks going into halftime. The Ichabods could have been much closer in score or even have a lead if their fast-paced, aggressive
play was turned into points, but they failed to finish plays, resulting in only 12 shots made out of 36 attempts, a 33.3 percent shooting percentage. The Jayhawks took advantage of their shots, making 61.1 percent of their shots. Isaac Clark with 7 points for the Ichabods and Frank Mason with 11 points for the Jayhawks were the leading scorers in the first half. Washburn started off fast in the second half, scoring first yet again. By the 15 minute mark, the lead had been cut to ten at 55-45. Back-toback scoring between the two teams, led by Josh Jackson for Kansas and Cameron Wiggins for Washburn, kept the score at about ten apart for a majority of the second half. A blocked Clark layup off of a missed Frank Mason free throw led to a foul streak that Mason would not waste, extending the lead to 18 points at 81-63 through multiple free throws. Despite several flaws for the Jayhawks, 62.9 percent free throw shooting and 24 turnovers, Washburn could not overcome their own problems, including 38.4 percent shooting, 20 turnovers and 27 fouls. The Kansas Jayhawks were victorious over the Washburn Ichabods 92-74. Bryan Grabauskas, bryan. grabauskas@washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.
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