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Volume 141, Issue 2
August 27, 2014
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In Memory
Page 4: Ticks are causing red meat allergies.
Campus Life
Page 8-9: Washburn hosts Scorch on the Porch. Fraternity has second annual Piano Smash.
Sports
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Gov. Brownback speaks to WU in re-election bid This exclusive interview with Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback is the first in a multi-part series covering the upcoming state election. Part two of the series will be published in next week’s edition of the Washburn Review. We welcome your feedback at WUReview@gmail.com.
Page 12: Sports editor discuss college athlete pay and nutrition.
Arts and Entertainment
Page 14: Catholic Campus Center at Washburn hosts barbecue.
Page 16: Students experiece Ice Bucket Challenge to help fund ALS.
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One of the nation’s most heated political battles will be decided in November with the Kansas gubenatorial race that pits incumbent Sam Brownback against his democratic opponent Paul Davis. Since passing his controversial tax reform plan last year, Brownback has seen his approval ratings drop and, recent data released by Public Polling Policy, Brownback trailing his opponent by two points. Fighting an uphill battle, the governor will spend the next several weeks trying to convince Kansas voters that another four years of his administration is what’s best for the state. Pushing aside a pile of paperwork, Brownback comments on what another term as governor will mean for Washburn students who will be entering the job market during that time. “My hope is that they’ll see a lot of job opportunities,” said Brownback. “And a lot of places that they would see and think, ‘This
is a good place to invest my life. There are a lot of places I can go, but this is a good place for me to invest my life.’” One of the ways Brownback hopes to create said job opportunities is through what he refers to as a targeted education plan that focuses resources on specified areas of training and education. Washburn can be counted as one of those targets. “The KBI and forensics facility at Washburn is a targeted investment,” said Brownback. “The KBI needs it for educational opportunities in a growing field. I want to see us do more things like that.” The governor also counts a $50 million increase in higher education funding and heavy investment in technical training for high school students as highlights of his education reforms. “What our hope is that people will get industry certification and be able to work at a higher wage while going through college, so they won’t have to borrow as much money for school.” One of Brownback’s biggest challenges will be to sell a tax
reform plan that has drawn widespread criticism from officials on both sides of the political fence. “Tax policy takes time to work,” said Brownback. “We were a high-tax state in the middle of the country. People don’t like to pay taxes and if they have an option to go somewhere else, they will. So what I’m trying to do is get us in a position where we’re a low income tax state that attracts people, and that’s happening.” Acknowledging the massive hits in revenue the state has experienced since his reforms took effect, Brownback states that his administration projected a two year dip in revenues before any growth would occur. Statewide budget cuts and reserve funds have been filling the monetary gap created by the sudden loss of tax dollars. “We went in with a pretty big reserve,” said Brownback. “And we’ve cut our expenses back; we’re down 3,000 employees at the state, but we’re up in K-12 teachers. That was purposeful. We’ve been investing in education by cutting corners where we could.” While Kansans will have
the opportunity to express their thoughts on the current administration’s reforms by voting in November, many politicians have already voiced their opinions. In a highly publicized move, more than 100 current and former Republican office holders have pubically endorsed Davis. Brownback seems unfazed by the cross-partisan stance. “We’re focused on the job that I’m doing and telling people about it. The media covers the battle, but they don’t cover, ‘How is this doing?’ So we’ve got to tell people, ‘this is what’s happened’ and get that word out.” The days leading up to the November 4 election will undoubtedly see mud being slung from both sides of the race, but Brownback’s message to young voters stays the same. “We’re creating an atmosphere in Kansas that will create jobs and opportunities for young people. I hope they stay in the state. I hope they find a good livelihood and will progress and grow.” Ryan Ogle, ryan.ogle@washburn. edu, is a senior mass media major
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Wednesday, August 27
Old Walks and New Exhibition 10:00AM - 5:00PM Spirit of the Walk Exhibition 10:00AM - 5:00PM Washburn University Art Department Alumni Exhibition 10:00AM - 5:00PM C-TEL Open House 11:30AM - 1:00PM Yoga on the Lawn 12:10PM - 12:45PM Internal Grants Workshop 2:00PM - 3:30PM Union Daze - Board Games Night 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Campus views from above, Crane Observatory Aerial View: Students had the opportunity to fly the drone of the Crane Observatory to find a crack. The dome is damaged to where the doors will not open. The Crane Observatory and Planetarium offers open houses, which allows people to see the night sky. The observatory is located in Stoffer Science Hall at Washburn.
Thursday, August 28
Open houses are free and open to the public. Open houses are canceled in the event of inclement weather. The observatory is named for Zenus Crane, who in October 1901 anonymously donated $50,000 for its establishment. His identity was revealed after his death in 1917. Contact the Washburn Department of Physics and Astronomy at 670-2264 to learn more.
Old Walks and New Exhibition 10:00AM - 5:00PM Spirit of the Walk Exhibition 10:00AM - 5:00PM Washburn University Art Department Alumni Exhibition 10:00AM - 5:00PM Union Daze - Theme Thursday 5:00PM - 8:00PM CAB Open House 7:00PM - 8:30PM Christian Challenge 7:00PM - 8:15PM Phi Alpha Theta film series: Jimmy P. 7:00PM - 10:00PM Friday, August 29
Last day to enroll without a late fee Union Daze - College Colors Day Old Walks and New Exhibition 10:00AM - 5:00PM Spirit of the Walk Exhibition 10:00AM - 5:00PM Washburn University Art Department Alumni Exhibition 10:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday, August 30
Honors Program Orientation 9:30AM - 3:00PM Old Walks and New Exhibition 1:00PM - 4:00PM Spirit of the Walk Exhibition 1:00PM - 4:00PM Washburn University Art Department Alumni Exhibition 1:00PM - 4:00PM
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16:54--Information report, Medical Call, Memorial Union; report taken: Student complained of feeling ill. AMR requested/ responded. Patient refusal. 21:09--Information report, Medical Call; Kuehne Hall; Report Taken: Student complained of breathing problems. RFD/AMR responded. Patient refusal.
16:50—Offense Report/DV, criminal damage to property; Bianchino Pavilion; Report taken; CDP personal property, one individual cited, and served NTL. 11:35—Offense Report, Theft, misdemeanor; Washburn Village; Report Taken: Bicycle was taken from gated area of the Village. Investigation continues.
13:51--Information report, suspicious person(s), Living Learning Center; report taken; Two individuals ID’d, one student, one not. Nothing further. 15:50--Information report, fire alarm, Living Learning Center; report taken: TFD responded and determined burnt food set off smoke detector in kitchen area 2nd floor South.
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17:01--MVAR Report, Noninjury accident; Parking Lot 9; Report taken: Two vehicle non-injury accident, property damage only.
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Dr. Farley celebrates National Bow Tie Day year-round Ivan Moya
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Whether it’s James Bond, Dr. Who, Bill Nye or Washburn President Jerry Farley, these men join the ranks of iconic men who celebrate the use of bowties yearround. For those who choose to wear them sparingly, however, August 28 is National Bow Tie Day. The unique wardrobe choice gives the owner a first impression of quirkiness and unique personality. It allows the wearer to make a bold statement immediately. Thanks to Dr. Farley, the same affect is given to the Washburn University. Dr. Farley’s recognition of the trendy attire has created an iconic portrayal of what a Washburn student looks like. “They see this, and they see Washburn,” said Farley gesturing at his tie. While bow ties and Washburn seem to go hand in hand, this was not always the case. The first official pictures taken of Farley
as the school president featured him in a normal long-tie fashion. He would occasionally wear them for fun and then it became more frequent. After getting used to wearing them around once a week his pattern became noticeable. Coincidentally, he recalls the Washburn Review’s coverage of this pattern as the turning point for his bow tie affair. An article was written about the new college president from Oklahoma. “You’ll know the guy, he’s the one with the bow tie,” said Farley recalling a statement from the article. He has a varied collection of colors, patterns, fabrics and styles; making sure that he has one ready for both business and fun occasions. Often, Farley opts for a silk tie or one with a shade of blue to display Ichabod pride. However, he admits that he wears them nonchalantly. He compares it to putting on a pair of shoes. In true Ichabod fashion, when it comes to his attire, Farley prefers to maintain a business-friendly
wardrobe. Just as with the tie, for all his years as president he has worn a suit and he sees it as a normal part of his life. “Some people think it portrays too much of a formality and you don’t relate to people, but I think it portrays a business-like atmosphere and an atmosphere that says we take pride in what we do,” said Farley. He does occasionally change his wardrobe, however. If you catch him on the weekends or at an informal setting he might be spotted in a pair of jeans or open collared shirt. Although, Farley realizes that his appearance is a good opportunity to do more for the university and offers his help when needed, he recalls the faculty/staff campaign video from a few years back as a memorable moment that poked fun at his tie usage. He was asked to parody “a day in the life of Farley” where he would wake up to a bow tie already around his neck and the word president spelled out on his back.
Ivan Moya, ivan.moya@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass media and political science major.
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Dressed for success. Washburn President Jerry Farley proudly sports his trademark bow tie, an accessory that has become synonymous with his outgoing and friendly demeanor.
Movies marvel local business Ryan Ogle
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With August 28 upon us there may be other Ichabods proudly wearing their bow ties. Perhaps even in a shade of blue.
Since the 2012 superhero film “The Avengers” smashed box office records and became the third highest-grossing film of all time, the Marvel cinematic universe has had more than a finger on the pulse of pop culture. With Disney’s recent proclamation that “Guardians of the Galaxy” has become the biggest hit of the summer and an aggressive marketing/merchandising campaign that makes it nearly impossible to throw a stone without hitting a caped crusader, to say that superheroes are the “in” thing right now would be a massive understatement. With all the hype surrounding the Marvel phenomenon, it might be easy to forget that this seemingly never-ending stream of movies, TV shows, cartoons, toys and clothing all poured out from the same source – comic books. While the characters themselves are enjoying their time in the
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limelight, are the pages from which they were pulled experiencing a similar resurgence? “To an extent,” said Chris Stiles, an employee at Gatekeeper Hobbies. “We definitely see a lot of people coming in looking specifically for those characters from the movies.” Comics featuring the first appearance of characters immortalized on the silver screen usually become hot items with fans who might not otherwise consider themselves avid collectors. The upswing in business is noticeable, but it might be too soon to say comic book fever has hit the Capital City. “We don’t get an extra 50 or 60 people knocking down our door because they just saw the movie,” said Stiles. However, there are some residual effects from the current superhero craze that have proven beneficial to the comic book industry. “People are becoming more exposed to the comic book culture,” said Michael Hockenberger, another Gatekeeper employee.
“Comic books in general are becoming more popular with the release of each movie.” For a local business like Gatekeeper, the best way to measure the effect of a trend is the bottom line. “We’ve seen a consistent percentage growth year after year, especially since the Marvel movies have been heating up,” said Stiles. But as with anything else in pop culture, opinion amongst fans tends to differ and not everyone is so quick to sing Marvel’s praises. “I think Big Bang Theory did more for comic books than any Marvel movie ever has,” said comic enthusiast and customer Teresa Olliso as she plunked down a stack of new releases.
Ryan Ogle, ryan.ogle@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.
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Red meat allergy being linked to tick bites
Stephanie Cannon
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Summer in Kansas brings a few certainties for its residents. There are the extreme adjustments in temperatures as the season burns ever forward, the singing chorus of the locusts that contribute to life’s yearly soundtrack and the outdoor barbeques being lit as the heat of the day fades into the comfortable lull of a slower paced way of life. Most of these things we look forward to without question as the chill of the winter is tossed aside, along with our warm winter coats, but every rose has its thorn, and not everything the warm winds carry is pleasant. Tick season, in particular, comes to mind. One now has to worry about applying bug spray, choosing the kind, wondering if they should wear a hat or if they should just forget about the whole ordeal—It’s only a tick, right? Well, there may be more to that mere tick bite than you may want to believe. Now the lone star tick is making its way into mainstream conversation, alongside the many other Kansas ticks, because of an interesting new phenomenon that many would never consider possible. These tick bites may not give you the Lyme disease or the Rocky Mountain spotted fever that may have worried your parents in your youth, but they can leave you with a different sort of debilitation—a sometimespermanent allergy to red meat. The way allergies affect people is when their body is invaded by a foreign particle, being exposed to something that is not considered native by their body, it reacts with some kind of an immune response. Tarija Sadikot, assistant professor of biology, explains how the tick injects its saliva into you as it bites and how that creates an allergic reaction in your body. “When bitten by the lone star
tick, it introduces a sugar into your body that is known as alpha-gal. Red meat also contains the same sugar so your first introduction to this sugar is when you’re exposed by the tick bite and upon being exposed to it again, in the form of red meat, you develop an allergic reaction to the sugar.” She explains. Normally when you eat foods, your body metabolizes them. So when you eat protein, that protein is broken down into its smaller components. That protein by itself is not taken from your intestines into the bloodstream directly; it’s chopped into much smaller pieces that can be easily absorbed and then passed around as nutrients to the rest of your body. Because a tick bite will introduce that protein directly into your blood antibodies are produced there, so now when you consume the red meat you start having a reaction. “ What’s worse is many people who are affected by this condition may not even know what they’re allergic to or what is affecting them. After consuming red meat, it may take between three to six hours to feel the effects of the histamine reaction as it tears into your body causing hives, stomachaches and possible anaphylaxis. The severity of your reaction depends on how many antibodies your system has produced to fight against the invaders. Now that you have a personal reason to protect yourself from these disease-carrying insects, you may want to consider learning the symptoms of the more well-known health problems caused by tick bites. In general tick-borne illness may cause your body to have fever and chills (to varying degrees), head and muscle aches as well as possible joint pain. Your skin may also produce a rash, including a bullseye pattern appearing on your skin with the bite at its center, but you can’t always use this as a guideline
Memorial planned for beloved librarian Stephanie Cannon
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WU librarian Cal Melick will be honored with a memorial bike ride this weekend.
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Just when you thought it was safe to go back outside. Recent research has found that red meat allergies can develop after being bitten by a lone star tick. any of the symptoms described going to go into areas with high for health. grass, roll your pants into your According to the CDC, here.” Rodrigo Mercader, also an shoes so you’re all covered. Those “Tickborne diseases can result in mild symptoms treatable at home assistant professor of biology, adds are about the best things you can do to severe infections requiring that commonsense tips prevail to protect yourself.” hospitalization. Although easily when trying to remain disease free Stephanie Cannon, stephanie. treated with antibiotics, these during the summer months. “You can put your pants inside cannon@washburn.edu, is a diseases can be difficult for physicians to diagnose. However, your socks when you’re going into mass media major. early recognition and treatment of areas in which you may encounter the infection decreases the risk of ticks. You can bring repellant, like serious complications. So see your DEET, and spray along any area doctor immediately if you have the tick may actually be able to get been bitten by a tick and experience into,” He said. “Even if it’s a hot day, if you’re
The Mabee Library and Kaw Valley Bicycle Club will hold a bicycle ride to honor the memory of Cal Melick, beloved former WU librarian and cycling enthusiast. Erin Chamberlain, assistant professor of English at Washburn and Kaw Valley Bicycle Club member organized the ride to honor Melick. He was a member of the Lawrence Bicycle Club and rode whenever he got the chance. “We will begin with some remarks where people who knew Cal can share a story about his life,” said Chamberlain. “Then we will
begin a slow-paced ride together. Both cyclists and non-cyclists are invited to ride with us. Even those who choose not to ride are invited to attend the preliminary remarks and perhaps even contribute with a memory of Cal of their own.” Michaela Saunders, with Washburn’s university relations department added, “I didn’t know Cal as well as so many did here on campus but I appreciate how the memorial ride will bring together two things he was passionate about, cycling and the library. I can’t think of a better way to honor anyone than to share their favorite things with everyone in a meaningful way. Kaw Valley Bicycle Club has done a
wonderful thing that will help the Washburn community, the cycling community and others pay tribute to a wonderful person.” Funeral services for Melick were held Aug. 24, but the staff at Mabee Library plan to memorialize their friend and colleague at a later time as well. The 10-mile ride is set for Saturday, August 30 at 9 a.m. and will start at the front steps of the Mabee Library.
Stephanie Cannon, stephanie. cannon@washburn.edu, is a mass media major.
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Photo by Abbie Stuart Traditions Night: Washburn’s soccer team leaves the field after being introduced during Traditions Night. All Ichabods can join Washburn athletics for the first home sporting contest Thursday, Sept. 4 when the Ichabod football team takes on Lindenwood University.
Tradition night preps new Ichabods on pride Abbie Stuart
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While Welcome week ended with Traditions Night last week, the hope is that all Ichabods will be on hand Thursday, Sept. 4 for the first home sporting event of the season, the Ichboad Football team vs. Lindenwood University. “The purpose of traditions night is to acclimate our new student community with some of the traditions surrounding our athletics events,” Mckinlaye Harkavy, director of new student orientation, said. “It was something new,” said freshman Dana Kottman, an occupational therapy major. “I liked it.” Coral Steinhoff, a freshman kinesiology major, agreed. The Washburn University Marching Blues and the Dancing Blues, the university’s dance squad, performed for the new students. Brent Hogan, marketing and special event coordinator for the Washburn athletics department and emcee for the evening took a moment to thank Harkavy for all of her hard work. “That was not anticipated,” Harkavy said. The cheer squad taught the crowd some cheers to help them get ready to cheer on the Ichabods. Fans were able to hear from fall coaches as Tim Collins, women’s soccer; Chris Herron, volleyball; and Craig Schurig, football; shared a little bit about their expectations for the season. The marching band, dance squad and cheer squad came together in front of the bleachers and sang the alma mater. Kottman and Steinhoff agreed that the alma mater was their favoriate part of the night. “I think it really shows that the university is committed to all aspects of the student’s
Washburn Fight Song The name of Washburn shall never fall, Midst the great and small, she’s the best of all; For her fair name, Then, we’ll win the game, And add another victor’s crown So then, we’ll smash, crash against the line “As in Auld Lang Syne,” Crush them down, So Cheer now, yes, cheer, cheer, cheer Just for Washburn and her team! experience and supportive of all aspects of the Washburn student experience, Harkavy said. In addition to the main event of traditions night, there were free T-shirts, temporary tattoos and popcorn offered at the gate as people entered. Harkavy estimates that more than 450 students showed up for the event. “I was just talking to her about joining [Bod Squad],” Kottman said. Traditions night inspired Kottman to consider becoming a part of the Washburn University athletics experience and becoming a part of the tradition. “I’m already a part of Bod Squad,” Steinhoff said. Abbie Stuart, abigail.stuart@washburn. edu, is a freshman mass media major.
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Advice for Students Q: I am a married “traditional age” student. I am not allowed to live on campus or join a sorority, how do I become socially involved? A: Washburn is full of different ways you can get involved. The idea that living on campus or being a part of Greek Life is the main way to meet people and be involved is a misconception. Don’t get me wrong, I love being a part of Greek Life and I’ve met many amazing people, but I met amazing people on campus before I even went Greek and I never lived on campus. Yes they are a great way to meet people at a fast pace, but those aren’t the only ways to be socially involved on our campus. However, if you do want to join
a sorority that is still an option for you. Different chapters have different regulations. Not all of them turn away married individuals. That being said you should contact Gary Handy, assistant director of Student Activities and Greek Life, at gary.handy@washburn.edu or stop by their office in the lower level of the union. He will be more than happy to help you and let you know what you need to do if sorority recruitment is something you wish to do. But there are many different organizations that can help you be socially involved. The best thing to do is to start looking for an organization that’s within your major area. For me, I found Student Media and if I’m being completely honest it is
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what kept me at Washburn. The first semester I was here and I didn’t talk to anyone I didn’t really attend any of the events. I felt socially disconnected from campus. After learning about Student Media through a journalism class, I decided to join to gain experience. But I ended up gaining so much more. There are many majors that offer ways to get involved. It’s the easiest way you can be a part of something, especially something that might be a career. I think students are often busy with school, work and our lives that we don’t really take the time to think about how different the people surrounding us really are. For the most part we think of diversity as religion, race, etc. When in reality diversity is anything that makes us different. Being married might be different compared to most “traditional” students but that shouldn’t mean anything less for you. If anything you’ll help us look at life differently or give us insight
into something we don’t get to experience with our own life. College is all about getting out there and experiencing things you might not get the chance to experience later. A big part of our experiences are the people we meet along the way. Don’t feel like you can’t join something because you don’t live the “traditional” college lifestyle. Make our campus diverse and exciting and mix it up. Find something you’re passionate about and don’t be afraid to join it. Married or not, traditional or nontraditional, make our campus diverse.
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What has been happening in Ferguson, Mo. is something most of us find hard to believe is still going on. The issue of racism and stereotyping is a continuing problem that America constantly sees. The fatal shooting of Michael Brown Aug. 9, 2014 proves that there are still racial tensions. For those who don’t know, Brown was walking on a street with a friend when Darren Wilson, a police officer, approached them and told them to get on the sidewalk. What happened next is a bit blurry but according to Brown’s friend the police officer pulled Brown from inside the car and a shot was fired. Brown then proceeded to flee. Wilson pursued Brown on foot and fired several shots. There is controversy whether Brown was being aggressive before the final shots were fired. The FBI opened a civil rights investigation of the shooting. Because Brown was an unarmed African American and Wilson is white this caused a controversial debate. After the shooting, riots and protests broke out in Ferguson. This led police to establish curfews to maintain order and have heavy military equipment to scare protestors. Many of the concerns were
the way Brown’s body was handled. His dead body was left on the street for hours uncovered in the summer sun making it seem like they treated his body as a trophy. Another concern was the fact that a white officer approached Brown rudely. This is the 21st century. Why have we not been able to set aside our racial differences yet? You would think that people would have learned after what happened with Rodney King and Trayvon Martin that stereotyping a single person is never the answer. There’s a difference between suspicious activity and walking down a street. If we can’t even feel comfortable in our own neighborhoods what is that saying for the future of our society? We are a country who has come through so much and fought for so much. We should not be taking steps back and ruining what people before us have tried hard to accomplish. I think we really need to question the ethics of officers. I can understand if Wilson shot Brown for self-defense, but Brown was running from Wilson. Why Wilson felt the need to shoot someone multiple times when they were fleeing the scene is beyond me.
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Why people feel the need to defend Wilson because he was doing what he was “trained to do” does not even pertain to this situation. There is no need to approach civilians rudely and pursue them violently when they aren’t even armed. Obviously we can’t expect everyone to get along and love each other. But we do expect people to act like human beings and treat people with respect. We are not all the same. We don’t dress the same, eat the same, look the same, speak the same or even believe in the same things. We are, however, here together and need to realize that people are different. We don’t truly know what happened and we may never know what took place that day. Taking both sides into account is really all we can do. We can only promote peace and equality in every aspect. Regardless of what really happened, someone unarmed died at that shooting. Self-defense or not, was it really necessary to shoot someone multiple times for just walking illegally? I don’t see how Wilson justifies that altercation.
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Banging for Bucks: The Washburn chapter of Phi Mu Alpha hosted their annual piano smash fundraiser at Scorch on the Porch on Tuesday. This is the second year the fraternity has offered a chance to smash pianos for a small fee. Above, Sydni Meehan takes a whack with a sledgehammer.
First Scorch on the Porch Cindy Rose
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Tuesday, Aug. 26 was a perfectly hot day for the annual Scorch on the Porch, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the memorial lawn and sidewalk. It was accompanied by the adrenaline-pumping, pianosmashing fundraiser presented by the Phi Mu Alpha fraternity from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. located between the Memorial Union and the Garvey Fine Arts Center.
Hosted by The Memorial Union, Washburn Dining and The Ichabod shop, Scorch on the Porch was an event celebrating the first days back to school in the sweltering heat. A buffet of different food and drink such as nachos, churros, lemonade, water, tea and smoothie samples was available. The Ichabod shop held a sidewalk sale and sold gadgets, t-shirts and other items. There was live music and booths on the lawn and sidewalks.
Were you ever forced to take piano classes as a kid? Do you now have a seething desire to take out your frustrations on the object of your frustrations? Or do you just like breaking and smashing objects? Do you already have stress from all of your classes and need to take it out on something? If you did not attend the piano maul you missed out. Those who were in for the action donated $2 for one smash with a sledgehammer or got a bargain of three hits for $5.
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Closed toed shoes were mandatory and safety gear was provided. A safety officer was on hand to make sure no one was harmed in the chaos. Washburn’s Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Colony (Sinfonia is the Italian word for symphony) is a member of the oldest and largest secret national fraternity in the U.S. in music. Sinfonians work to transform music in America through a love of music. It is their intent and ideal to adopt music
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Here for a Good Time: Scorch on the Porch is hosted several times throughout the year by the Ichabod Shop. (above left) The Ichabod shows his school pride at the Scorch on the Porch. (above right) Musical guests Joe and Julia warm up before their performance at the first Scorch. (below) Phi Mu Alpha donated pianos for students to smash in their annual fundraiser.
as a profession or to advance the cause of music. But when it comes to smashing pianos they are finetuning the practice of violence on keyboards when it goes to a good cause. A fledgling fraternity at WU, Phi Mu Alpha’s fundraiser goes to support their cause and music at Washburn. Cindy Rose, cynthia.rose@washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.
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Women’s soccer gets first look at scrimmage Anzhelika Tolstikhina WASHBURN REVIEW
While all the students were trying to smoothly dive into their new routine, the Washburn soccer squad jumped right in with a scrimmage held Thursday, Aug. 21. The friendly match against high school club team U18 F.C. Majestic Inferno was played at Yager Stadium and ended right before the sun set. Although it was an informal practice match with no stress about the season record, both teams were trying to put their best foot forward. The scrimmage was an opportunity for Majestic Inferno to taste the intensity of college level soccer and for the relatively fresh Washburn team with 12 new freshmen to prepare themselves as much as possible for their first game Sept. 5 against the Minnesota State University Dragons in Moorhead, MN. The contest was important in terms of preparation not only because of playing time, but also in terms of getting a feel for the game as a cohesive unit. With only three seniors and two juniors on the team compared to a significant amount of newcomers from last season as well as the current one, the Ichabods did not have much time to learn the chemistry of their squad when out on the field. “We are still trying to get complete fitness up and once we get there, our team is going to continue our hard work to be fully ready for our first game,” said Colin Moriarty, the student assistant of the team. The game ended with a 3-2 victory for the Ichabods. Although some gaps were visible in the Bods game, the team had a positive look. The women showed agressive play, work ethic and fought until the last minute. Their confidence was noticeable throughout the entire game, even during the
second half when the Bods did not have as much luck in terms of making goals. The heat played its role toward the end of the game as well, exhausting the athletes after they had been playing for almost two hours. “I am happy with where we going. We are ahead of schedule, and although we should have scored more goals, coming off with a 3-2 victory, we had a lot of good looks,” shared head coach Tim Collins. Certainly, as far as objectives, the game gave a chance for the coach and the team to identify the aspects to work on, which are mostly touching basics that can soon be fixed. “It’s wide open since it’s the beginning of the year, but this is a relatively new team that shows a lot of potential,” said Kyle Seevers, one of the fans that has been supporting Washburn soccer for seven years. “We will make sure that Washburn students will be excited to watch our games and, in addition, their support gives us that inspiration to keep going during the toughest matches,” summarized Collins. Photo by Anzhelika Tolstikhina
A FIRST LOOK:The Ichabods had their first opportunity to put all of their hard work into action at the scrimmage. They now prepare for their first game Sept. 5 against Minnesota State University.
Anzhelika Tolstikhina, anzhelika. tolstikhina@washburn.edu, is a sophomore nursing major.
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SIDELINE SUPPORT: Ichabods watch their fellow teammates face off against club team Majestic Inferno in a scrimmage Aug. 21. Washburn won the scrimmage 3-2.
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Washburn names Harley Douglas new baseball head coach Adam Vlach
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Whoever took up the Washburn head baseball coaching position would have very big shoes to fill. With the untimely death of the head coach of 35 years Steve Anson on June 22, a hole was left not only in the head coaching position but also in the hearts of thousands.Assistant coach Harley Douglas was named interim head coach while Washburn conducted a national search for a permanent head coach. In the end, though, Douglas was named the new head coach, much to his surprise. Douglas said he was not at all expecting to be named head coach. “They had a national search and there were a lot of great candidates that were in here, and I just feel blessed that I got a chance to interview and get a chance to speak my style and my philosophies,” said Douglas. Washburn University Athletic Director Loren Ferré announced Friday, Aug. 22 Douglas’ appointment as the new head coach. Douglas is the first former Ichabod baseball player to hold the position of head coach. Douglas played under Anson during his time at Washburn.
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Douglas believes the players will adapt well to having him as new head coach. He has spent a lot of time working with them and getting to know them. Anson allowed Douglas to do a lot of the recruiting as well, Douglas said. “Those juniors and seniors are a lot of the guys that were my first guys, so I don’t really expect a lot of bumps to be in the road,” said Douglas. “Our first goal is we need to bind together as a team and continue to do that. We did really well this summer.” Along with team unity, Douglas noted that the team looks to improve on mental toughness and focus. Douglas, who signed with the New York Mets after playing at Washburn from 1997-2000, said
that while Anson was his mentor, the two had some differences in their play styles and coaching strategies. Douglas said he puts more emphasis on increasing the speed of the game, naming more aggressive play such as stealing bases more often. Douglas has been in contact with a couple candidates to fill his assistant coach position, but nothing is set in stone yet. “I’m excited,” Douglas summarized. “I really am. I thinks
it’s an honor to take over such a prestigious program and have the opportunity to work with the university and get to work with people that I’ve grown up knowing.”
Adam Vlach, adam.vlach@ washburn.edu, is a senior English and mass media major.
Men’s soccer team a possibility in Washburn’s future Anzhelika Tolstikhina WASHBURN REVIEW
It has been nearly 13 years since Washburn University formed a women’s soccer team. However, throughout the entire time, many people have been curious regarding the reasons that lie behind the absence of a men’s squad on campus as well. Head coach of the women’s team Tim Collins and the student assistant Colin Moriarty discussed the ins and outs of the issue. “I’m in favor of Washburn having a men’s soccer team,” said Collins. According to Collins, the Washburn University Athletic Department has stated that once men’s soccer becomes a conference sport there will be no more barriers on the path to forming a men’s squad. Moriarty mentioned a different obstacle. Title IX, part of education amendments passed in 1972, prohibits the discrimination on the basis of sex in schools that receive federal funding, including in their athletic programs. Title
IX ensures that female athletes receive equal and fair treatment in colleges, including an equal access to athletic opportunities. At the moment, the number of male athletes at Washburn greatly outweighs the number of female athletes. “The reason for the absence of the men’s soccer team is understandable because of the rules that Washburn has to follow, such as offsetting the large amount of football players,” said Moriarty. Both Collins and Moriarty agreed that a new team would be beneficial to players, to the community and to the university itself. The men’s soccer would be a fantastic addition for the community,” said Collins. “It would enhance the presence of the sport on campus and in the city.” The main advantage for players lies in keeping their attachments to their city that they grew up in and to their families without having to leave their community, thus preventing them from having to make a choice between their
aspirations and personal ties. “If we could bring Washburn men’s soccer, this aspect would give a chance to many players to stay in their home town, yet keep practicing their passion. Also, this factor would help in building a larger community,” said Moriarty. “On top of individual advantages, the appearance of a men’s soccer team would expand the community by attracting more players from other places as well as keeping local talented athletes in their home town. Graduates who played during college years tend to give back to their universities through donations that play a significant role in an ongoing process. The coach and the assistant share the opinion that the most logical solution is to introduce a variety of women’s sports such as rowing, cross-country, swimming and diving, golfing and others from the long list of options. “For the longest time Washburn said that getting a men’s soccer team on campus will be possible after the sport becomes part of the conference,
and it just recently did,” said Collins. “Perhaps the action will take time, but as long as we are headed that direction, I’m excited for new comings.”
Anzhelika Tolstikhina, anzhelika.tolstikhina@washburn. edu, is a sophomore nursing major.
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Colleges offer athletes stipends Adam Vlach Washburn Review I have always enjoyed college football more than the NFL. There are a couple reasons, but one of the major ones has to do with money, or lack of, rather. It would be pretty hard to argue that NFL players don’t like playing football, but it would be just as difficult to argue that their decisions and team allegiance isn’t affected by money. Standout NFL defensive end Jared Allen, who played for the Minnesota Vikings, recently left the team, citing one reason as wanting a “fair contract.” His six year contract, signed in 2008, was for over $72 million, or about $750,000 a game (at approximately three hours a game, that’s $69 a second). The point? If $69.44 a second isn’t enough to make one loyal to a team, then I feel it’s safe to say many NFL players’ loyalty goes to the highest bidder. Allen is just one of many players to leave teams in search of higher pay. It’s different in college, or has been. A player commits to a college. Do they most often receive a scholarship? Yes. But once they commit, they almost always stay at that college, for better or worse, as far as season records go. As a former high school football player on a team of over a hundred, and friends with others on teams of hundreds, I can say the vast majority of young men in high school don’t play football to earn a scholarship in college. They play it because they love it, and the best of them go on to play in college, because they love it. But now players in the biggest colleges are going to be earning money, on top of scholarships, in the form of stipends. What does this mean? Sixty-five teams from the five largest conferences in the NCAA (referred to as the Big 5) the Big 10, the Big 12, the SEC, the ACC and the Pac 12, along with Notre Dame were granted autonomy by the NCAA, allowing these conferences to make their own rules, including the allowance of paying players stipends. This is a very complicated issue. My first reaction was complete disapproval. I want to watch my team play because they love playing, not because they’re getting paid to do it.
My argument was that college athletes have been playing sports for over a century without getting paid and evidently have managed to make it through all right, so why change now? But as I thought about it more, I did come to remember that college sports is vastly different than it has been in the past century. A season may only last months, but increasingly extensive training, conditioning, practices and so on typically go year round – something that is relatively new. “Off season” doesn’t mean what it used to. So if there is no off season, when and how are student-athletes supposed to work? In that sense, then, paying college athletes a stipend to compensate for their inability to work a job due to lack of time seems both necessary and obligatory. My only misgivings are that paying student-athletes is that we may be opening Pandora’s Box – it starts with small stipends, but I feel the benefits of playing collegiate sports will undoubtedly grow. At the moment there is a cap for stipends, but will it raise? How high? Will all schools always have the same stipend caps, or will some schools end up, at some point down the road, being able to offer larger stipends than other schools, effectively drawing in athletes with the allure of money? If that were the case, it would be the same situation as the aforementioned NFL predicament. Players would go to the highest bidder. I am still conflicted about the idea of stipends. It seems fair to give student-athletes money on which to live, but for one, is it fair that only schools in the Big 5 can do that? But mostly, I believe offering stipends is a slippery slope. It might work out well initially, but I can see a lot of complications arising soon enough. In the end, I just don’t want to see college athletes playing for money or going to the highest bidder. I want to see loyalty to a team for love of the team, the people and the university as a whole, not for a paycheck.
Adam Vlach, adam.vlach@washburn.edu, is a senior English and mass media major.
Discussion on pain versus pleasure Anzhelika Tolstikhina Washburn Review
Every active Washburn student or at least a curious resident of the community has already heard of the importance of health in their everyday life. Particularly now, more and more organizations in the United States try to raise awareness regarding healthy diet, fitness and the significance of sleeping. On every corner, people encounter mass media advertisements about endless healthy options of food and new exercise programs set up to transform our bodies. It would seem logical if society began to make progress in such an area, but according to Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), which is the leading national nonprofit organization working with public policies and public-private partnerships with the goal to eradicate hunger and malnutrition in the United States, shares their research statistics which say that more than two-thirds of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. The
Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute of Health of the United States make similar statements saying that more than 78.6 million adults in the nation are obese. The question is why does the research contradict the effort that citizens observe on the regular basis? If the human body had stopped its function on the mechanical level, the world would have a different face. If humans strictly performed the commands of the system, there would be no such problem. But we have a complex nervous system that allows us to have emotions. The strongest of all are pain and pleasure. The reason behind every action will always be to avoid one and gain the other. If it were as simple as consuming salads and beans all day long or picking up the tennis shoes and heading to the gym, society would never have an obesity problem. In our minds, it is too painful to give up our comfort zone even for a better cause. Rather, people stay in the
familiar habitat and don’t fear any type of loss. The only solution powerful enough to motivate people against procrastination lies in changing their associations. Instead of concentrating on the pain of running, for example, or the suffering in deprivation of one’s favorite candy, why not think of a pleasure that a truly healthy life style will give in the long-term? The ultimate satisfaction of looking good, feeling in control of own life and the sense of achievement must be the best thing that we can do to for ourselves. The first step is the hardest one, but you know, as I know, that if we changed the links to our pain and pleasure, that step would be much easier to take. Because each one of us deserves it.
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Catholic Campus Center at WU hosts barbecue event Annastasia Glover
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The Catholic Campus Center at Washburn University commonly known as God’s Bods really put its name out there this past week by hosting several fun and exciting events. Since Aug. 17 and continuing until Aug. 23 God’s Bods have been providing a Kick-off Mass BBQ complete with pulled pork sandwiches, a homemade tacos celebration courtesy of talented volunteer cooks, snow cones, ice cream, lawn games, a game night and a carnival cuisine night. Even with all this hullabaloo God’s Bods still found time to table at WU Fest. But why all the events? “God’s Bods is kind of in a membership slump as of late,” answered president of the Catholic Campus Center Allison
Carr. “But our hope is that the events we put on last week will encourage students to take an interest in what we’re doing.” Carr is a junior criminal justice major at Washburn University with only one more year to complete before she applies to law school. This year makes her third as a member of God’s Bods. “The Catholic Campus Center was established in August 18, 1970,” said Carr. “with a mission to facilitate the continued intellectual, spiritual
and moral formation of the Catholic students, faculty and staff at Washburn University and to be witnesses through our actions to the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
could get involved this semester at the Washburn University Catholic Campus Center. “First of all, we have Mass every Sunday at 6 p.m., plus the actual God’s Bods meetings, which we host every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. We also hold Adoration in the Holy Spirit Chapel on Wednesdays from 1 to 5 p.m.”
To the shy student hesitant to take that first step toward becoming a member of God’s Bods, Carr has only this to say. “I would just recommend coming over. We’ll be doing tie dye shirts and free food this Wednesday, and our events are open to Illustration by Chelsea Howe all students regardless of religious beliefs. I Carr went on to list ways one know it can be intimidating at
first, but we’re friendly people. We don’t bite.” If you are interested in finding out more about the Catholic Campus Center at Washburn University, you can check out their building at 1633 SW Jewell Ave, call 233-2204, or visit www.wucatholic.com
Annastasia Glover, annastasia. glover@washburn.edu, is a sophomore English major.
First Year Experience has ‘Eye on the Prize’ for iRead Chloe Mooridan
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Since the 2007-2008 academic year, Washburn University has incorporated the iRead program into the curriculum for the First Year Experience course. The course is required for incoming freshman, with the defined goal of supporting the academic, social and personal transitions of all first-year students. Last year’s iRead book selection was “Rode” by Washburn’s own Thomas Fox Averill. This year’s choice is “Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Years, 1954-1965” by Juan Williams, an author who has won multiple awards for his investigative journalism work. His resume includes works from Fox News, The Washington Post and National Public Radio. The book is celebrating its 25th publishing anniversary this
year. It tracks the progress of the civil rights movement from the moment of the Brown v. Board of Education decision to the passing of the voting act in 1965. Through the chapters of the book, Williams focuses on a different aspect of the initial 10 years of the civil rights movement in America. Although talk about civil rights connotes times gone by, Chante Mitchell, student president of Alpha Kappa Alpha, says that some issues still have to be confronted today. “I wholeheartedly believe that there are still a variety of prejudices that are held today,” says Mitchell. “Yet people of course cannot be ‘public’ with their discrimination. Many prejudices that I see today are more systemic and mentally captivating. I believe they are still held today because believe it or not old ways die hard.”
Alpha Kappa Alpha is the first sorority for African-American college students. The first chapter was founded in 1908, and the Washburn chapter of the sorority was refounded last year. “Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Years, 1954-1965” was written as a companion to the acclaimed PBS television series of the same name. The series and book have been reviewed with high marks, with PBS rebroadcasting parts of the series twice in the past eight years. One of the episodes was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1988. Jordan Loomis is a senior double mass media and art major. She has been a First Year Experience peer educator for two and a half years, and has seen the benefits of the iRead program. “Literature, especially when
assigned by a professor in a classroom, can be difficult to connect with,” said Loomis. “The iRead program provides students with the opportunity to enjoy literature on a new level and even take it a step further by giving them the chance to speak with the author on a new level and even one-onone.” According to Loomis the course is designed under one format with several topics that need to be discussed throughout the semester. It is up to the specific teacher for each unit what is discussed in the course. “A few years back I [attended an iRead] and ended up staying an hour past it’s end time after being swept into a discussion with the author, who started writing in Kansas, and ended up working for the New York Times,” said
Loomis. “Now, I’m still in contact with said author and have learned extremely valuable information regarding my field of study over the years.” Washburn University, originally named Lincoln College, is historically known for its inclusion of women and African Americans in their education programs. “Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Years, 1954-1965” can be purchased from the Ichabod Shop in the bottom level of Memorial Union.
Chloe Mooridan, chloe. mooridan@washburn.edu, is a sophomore history media major.
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Oklahoma A&M College and hails from Kansas.
Major: Athletic Training Year: Holly is a junior transfer student from Northeastern
-Favorite band is Rascal Flatts -Favorite color is pink -Favorite actor is Dwayne “the rock” Johnson -Loves Gatorade -Wants to visit Italy
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Name: Holly Wofford
About:
WU memory: One of the
most embarassing things that ever happened to her was during a football game with 30 seconds left on the clock. The quarterback came and asked her to cut the tape from his ankle and she accidentally cut off his shoestrings.
Why WU: Holly came for the
athletic training program and hopes to stay at Washburn until she graduates.
Cindy Rose, cindy.rose@washburn.edu, is a junior associate of sciences major.
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India Fest attracts community despite heat Ryan Ogle
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On Saturday, Topekans stepped out into sweltering temperatures and packed the Gage Park Shelter House to celebrate the culture and flavor of India at the India Fest Topeka 2014. An annual event organized by the India Association of Topeka, India Fest not only introduces Indian culture and cuisine to area residents, but also gives back to the community. Each year, festival organizers partner with a local charity to receive proceeds from the fair. Those honors went to TARC – a local support provider for adults and children with disabilities – this year. “We worked with them for a couple of months,” said Sherry Lundry, Development Director at TARC. “The proceeds from India Festival come back to TARC to benefit the programs that we provide and folks we support. Those dollars will be put to very
good use.” The festival featured an array of Indian costumes, jewelry and, most importantly, cuisine. Attendees lined up by the dozens to sample the many munchies, some hot, all handmade, available. . Wa s h b u r n business s t u d e n t Anantharaman Gurumurthy spent his day over a hot griddle preparing dosa – a dish made from rice and black lentil batter that he described as pancake-like in appearance. Served with potatoes and Photo by Ryan Ogle coconut sauce, the dosa was one of many delicacies that had folks coming back for more. Local Indian restaurants Monsoon Grill and Globe Indian Cuisine were both on hand at the event, serving popular items from their menus. While both eateries ran out of food well before the fest ended, the readily available supply of chicken curry, poori and various
desserts ensured that no one went home hungry. Outside, those lucky enough to find a shady spot sat and ate while dancers performed to a soundtrack of traditional Indian folk music. A bounce house and face-painting booth proved tempting enough to brave the heat for many of the younger fest-goers. Judging from the amount of freshly marked arms and hands, the mehndi (henna) artist saw plenty of business as well. This year’s fest, according to Lundry, saw more traffic than previous years. And it’s no secret what the biggest draw was. “The food,” said Sarah Flores, Topeka. “The food is freaking awesome.”
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Ryan Ogle, ryan.ogle@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.
Market Experience: Shoppers browse the ornate selection of Indian clothing and jewelry available at India Fest Topeka 2014. The 12th annual fest took place Aug. 23 at the Gage Park shelter house. There was lots of authentic Indian food and attendees experienced the music and culture of India.
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Ice Bucket Challenge worth cold experience Ivan Moya
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It was Aug. 20 and just as the days before that, it was dreadfully warm in Topeka, Kan. Strangely enough though, the sensation running through my shoulder and back was not one of warmth. In a matter of seconds an almost paralyzing feeling of a water and ice poured over me. Even stranger than that, I decided to record the whole ordeal. I was challenged to do a fairly simple task by one of my best friends. The rules given to me were simple; I had 24 hours to donate $100 to the ALS Association or donate $10 and have ice-cold water dumped on me. If I accepted the challenge then I would have to keep it going and challenge four other people through video. As it was hot that day, I chose the latter. As I am sure that some readers already know, I am referring to the renowned Ice Bucket Challenge. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past
few months it’s basically taken over your Facebook, Twitter and News feeds. The challenge feels as if it came out of nowhere but now it’s in front of your face whether you want to or not. At first I was skeptical of the idea that pouring water on my head would actually benefit anyone, but because I am a good sport, it slowly grew on me. The first positive experience that I got from seeing the challenge was that whether I wanted to or not, I was going to become more aware of what ALS even is. Fully titled as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or “Lou Gehrig’s Disease,” it is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that causes
muscle spacicity that rapidly degerates, leaving the victim with difficulty swallowing, speaking and breathing, eventually leading to total paralyzation and death. There is
something. Yeah I’ve donated to organizations but I wanted to go and do this,” said Colby Taylor, senior communications major at Washburn. From there I realized that those who participate in the challenge were also expected to donate to a charitable cause as well. This is where my second point of skepticism came in. I assumed that people would only dump water on their heads and then call it a day while patting themselves on the back. Checking through the official numbers, the contrary is actually true. Graphic by Breann Hill Since the sudden growth of the no known cure. challenge, the ALS Association Lou Gehrig is the New York has attributed it to the reason for Yankee baseball hall of famer it’s larger than normal donations who contracted the disease in coming lately. the prime of his life while still Their press release stated playing for the Yankees. that from July 29 to Aug. 25, “I’ve never actually done the association has received
over $79.7 million in donations compared to only $2.5 million last year during the same period. What’s even better is that people have used this opportunity to donate to other causes closer to their hearts as well. “It’s very active and it’s always on my news feed. It’s about calling people out individually,” said Taylor. There is still criticism about the challenge. Some say it supports selfishly doing something online so friends can look at it and see what a great person you are. My response to that is that I don’t care. It may not be the most altruistic moment of mankind but the donations are still going to good causes. To the readers of this article; You have 24 hours.
Ivan Moya, ivan.moya@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass media and political science major.
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