2014-15 Issue 4 Washburn Review

Washburn University

Volume 141, Issue 4

September 10, 2014

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INSIDE:

Page 3: Article discusses if WU 101 is beneficial.

Community Life

Page 8-9: NOTO art district hosts first annual LGBT Pride rally.

Sports

Page 12: Sports editor discusses the importance of exercising.

Arts and Entertainment

Page 14: Sorority recruitment ends with Bid Day at Washburn.

Page 15: “Avatar: Legend of Korra” cartoon gets good review.

Photo by Ryan Ogle

Honoring a Fallen Hero: Pierre Sutphin, Topeka, kneeled in front of the Fallen Officer’s Memorial Monday night during the candlelight vigil for Cpl. Jason Harwood. Local leaders and law enforcement officials urged Topekans to remain united and strong in the wake of this weekend’s tragedy.

Community pays tribute to slain police officer Ryan Ogle

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Flags hung at half-staff in front of the Law Enforcement Center as a crowd gathered for a candlelight vigil in honor of Cpl. Jason Harwood, the 15-year veteran of the Topeka police force who was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Sunday evening.

“Try as we might to understand what has happened, and happened again, we cannot comprehend it,” said police chaplain Tobias Schlingensiepen, who opened the ceremony.

The crowd stood in somber silence while community leaders and law enforcement officials flanked the Fallen Officers’ Memorial for the second time in less than two years. As Steve Evans, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, approached the podium, the sound of sirens wailed in the distance; a reminder that duty

calls even in the wake of tragedy.

“We don’t know why this happened,” said Sheriff Herman Jones. “But we do know one thing: Jason lived his life to the fullest to be a community hero. So what I ask of you, not just in the coming days, but in the coming weeks, months and years, is that we take Jason and his life and not let it become one in vain. His name may be in inscribed on this marble slab. His name may be inscribed on state grounds.

His name may be inscribed in Washington D.C. But it doesn’t mean anything if we don’t take value of his life and what he stood for and carry it forward.”

Interim police chief Tony Kirk, along with city manager Jim Colson, Mayor Larry Wolgast, Attorney General Derek Schmidt and District Attorney Chad Taylor each took turn at the podium to pay tribute to the fallen officer.

“Tonight we gather to remind

each other about one important thing,” said Colson. “That we care.”

While the ceremony went on, the flicker candlelight grew brighter as, what started as a single flame, grew into a glowing display of unity.

Following the pleas for camaraderie, respect and justice from the speakers, Cpl. Jayme Green honored his colleague by singing “Amazing Grace,” which inspired many in attendance to join in.

Once the ceremony concluded, officials welcomed the crowd to visit the memorial and pay their respects to the fallen officer.

“It’s very, very tough,” said city councilwoman Karen Hiller, who was also in attendance. “It’s only been 20 months since we buried two others and it’s something that’s never supposed to happen. It’s terrible for everybody involved, yet once again, this community

has come together to support law enforcement and CPL Harwood’s family and friends. It’s a testament to how much this community will come together and support one another.”

Cpl. Harwood, who joined the force in 1999, was killed Sunday, Sept. 7 during a routine traffic stop in East Topeka.

Harwood is survived by his wife, Laurie and two sons, Lawson and Tyler.

A public memorial will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12 in Exhibition Hall at the Kansas Expocentre. Services will be held in the same location at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13.

Core First Bank and Trust and the Topeka Police Credit Union have set up a memorial fund for those who wish to contribute.

Ryan Ogle, ryan.ogle@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.

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alendar Kids Sales Event draws many Topekans to help

Wednesday, September 10

Washburn Tech Community Resource Fair 9:00AM - 2:00PM Career & Graduate School Fair and Graduate Salute 10:00AM - 2:00PM National Suicide Prevention Week 11:00AM - 1:00PM Violin recital: Sarah Patterson 7:30PM - 9:00PM Thursday, September 11

C-TEL: Small Grant deadline National Suicide Prevention Week 11:00AM - 1:00PM Gender Brown Bag: Jana’s Campaign 12:00PM - 1:00PM Shawnee County’s Largest Workout 5:00PM - 7:30PM CAB - Grocery Bingo 7:00PM - 8:30PM Football at University of Nebraska at Kearney 7:00PM - 7:00PM Friday, September 12

Men’s Tennis at Bethany Women’s Tennis at Bethany National Suicide Prevention Week 11:00AM - 1:00PM Volleyball vs. Southern Nazarene University in Bloomer Sullivan Arena 12:00PM - 12:00PM Theatre auditions: The Crucible 4:00PM - 6:00PM Volleyball at Southeastern Oklahoma State University 7:00PM - 7:00PM Saturday, September 12

iPhonetography Workshop 10:00AM - 12:00PM Volleyball vs. Texas A&M International University in Kerr Activities Center 10:00AM - 10:00AM Old Walks and New Exhibition 1:00PM - 4:00PM Spirit of the Walk Exhibition 1:00PM - 4:00PM Volleyball vs. Langston University in Kerr Activities Center 2:00PM - 2:00PM

Here We Grow Again, a Topekabased children’s consignment sales event, is going to be held Sept. 16 through Sept. 20. More than 200 Topeka-area families participate in the event by selling their kids’ items and shopping the more than 40,000 bargains. The sale will run for five days, during which more than 3,000 shoppers are expected to visit.

The fall/winter Here We Grow Again sale’s more than 40,000 items will include kids clothing (newborn up to junior sizes), toys,

shoes, holiday outfits/dresses, books, movies, furniture, strollers, high chairs, nursery decor, baby and toddler items, sporting and play equipment, electronics and much more--anything having to do with kids!

If families have equipment or toys they would still like to sell we will be having a restocking event where they would still have the opportunity to get those items in the sale to sell. Just log on to the website to check it out. www. herewegrowagain.com/topeka

“Since our business began here in Topeka four years ago, our mission has been to help area families save money by buying kids items at a low price and making money by selling their outgrown kids items,” said Shamara Parre, owner. “This fall, we will continue to build on the concept of a community, familyfocused event for area kids and their families. We will also support

the local community through charitable donations following the fall event.”

The event will be at 3343 SW Topeka Blvd. For more information on how to be a part of this community and family-focused event, visit the Here We Grow Again website at http://herewegrowagain. com/topeka/ or contact Shamara Parre at 221-6367. Media welcome.

Heartland hosts Hot Rod Drag Week competition

The Hot Rod Drag Week competitors were put to a test starting Sept. 8 for a five-day drag racing competition at four different tracks. Over the course of four days on the road, more than 1,000 miles will be covered in the same car, with the same engine – all having the goal to become Hot Rod’s Fastest Street Car in America.

Some of the most amazing vehicles in the world will be on

Citing the continued economic opportunity at Heartland Park Topeka, the Topeka Chamber today has said it favors increasing the size of the STAR Bonds district to enable the State of Kansas to allocate more state sales tax revenue to an asset, which is owned

September 1

09:11 - Offense report, Criminal damage to property, Living Learning Center; Report taken: Suspect broke a table in commons area. ID’d and cited.

September 3

11:03 - Information report, Disturbance, Memorial Union; Report taken: Staff member quit job, caused disturbance, no contact was made by LE. Victim declined charges.

display as a few will even be able to run more than 200 mph in the quarter-mile in less than seven seconds. Come check out run after run by the most competitive machines around during Day Two of Hot Rod Drag Week taking place at Heartland Park.

It’s not just about clocking the quickest elapsed time on the strips; these drivers will also have to follow a specified route from city

to city. The crew at Hot Rod will require photographic evidence from each entry that drivers are adhering to the prescribed route.

Thus, drivers will be on the clock for five straight days and must remain alert to all rules.

To make this adventure even more difficult, competitors will not have the luxury of having chase vehicles or support from outside team members. Entrants can,

however, tow their own trailers, within Hot Rod’s guidelines, of course, but they must work alone.

Admission is $10 for ages 13 and over.

Follow the action at Hot Rod Drag Week 2014 on Twitter using #dragweek14. Learn more about Drag Week at www.hotrod. com.

by the City of Topeka.

“We believe,” said Doug Kinsinger, Chamber president & CEO, “that Heartland Park Topeka provides benefits to the City of Topeka taxpayers. Enlarging the STAR Bond district generally north to SW Croix from the Heartland Park facility, will assist in paying down debt that ultimately the City of Topeka is responsible for that otherwise only local tax payers would fund through property taxes.”

The State of Kansas will allocate state sales taxes revenue

from a larger area of Topeka to pay down the bonds issued in 2006 for improvements at Heartland Park Topeka. By sending more dollars to the City of Topeka, the City will be able to pay for all obligations owned in relation to Heartland Park Topeka.

Kinsinger said Heartland Park Topeka is a unique asset in our State and it is appropriate our State recognizes the economic opportunity that it generates.

The State of Kansas has issued STAR Bonds for the NASCAR track in Wyandotte County and

for redeveloping downtown Manhattan. Having the State of Kansas expand their investment in Heartland Park Topeka would be a very good thing for our region.

“It will ultimately save taxpayers in the City of Topeka millions of dollars. Heartland Park Topeka has been a revenue generator for our stores, hotels and restaurants for many years and the City has benefited from the sales taxes generated each during the more than 200 event days annually at Heartland Park,” said Kinsinger.

September 4

22:12 - Offense report, vehicle theft, felony. Parking Lot 7; Report taken; Vehicle taken. Suspect ID’d, arrested.

Vehicle was recovered.

September 5

13:39 - Offense Report, Criminal damage to property; Parking Lot 4; Report Taken: Unk suspect(s) damaged paint on a vehicle with sharp object.

September 6

01:11 - Information report, Alcohol violation, Living Learning Center; Report taken; Students in possession of alcohol on campus.

Referred to AVP of Student Life.

September 7

13:22 - Information report, check welfare, Living Learning Center; Report taken; A student was reported to be depressed. TPD assisted, found indv. off campus with friends okay.

September 8

19:58- Information Report, Medical call; Petro Allied Health; Report taken: Student had possible near-drowning.

TFD/AMR requested. TFD made contact. Patient refusal.

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Open source options

First year experience or flop?

Katie Wade WASHBURN REVIEW

Gabriela Rodriguez WASHBURN REVIEW As students settle into another new year, many find that back-to-school discussions consist of what classes they have and their first impressions of those classes.

This is especially true for the freshman getting their first taste of higher education.

Though majors and areas of interest might differ, one course serves as a common bond between freshmen - WU 101.

Even after a few weeks into the academic year, WU 101 seems to continue to be a popular conversation for all those currently enrolled in the class. Many students have expressed that they are less than thrilled about having the course forced into their schedule, and that they feel it is a waste of tuition money.

“I don’t support the class being mandatory because it’s supposed to be a success course and I’m not learning how to be successful yet,” said freshman Daniel Rodriguez.

Rodriguez is not the only student who feels that this class is not beneficial to the general freshman population. Many students have reported feeling that they’d rather spend their time and money on a class that will count towards their major, or a class that just simply interests them.

“The class should be voluntary because some people just feel like they are wasting their time in there, and that is how I feel about it right now too,” said Rodriguez.

However, though the reaction seems to be mostly negative towards the WU 101 class, the faculty is very steadfast in the belief that this class will prove useful to all that take part. Faculty lead and librarian Brendan Fay is a current instructor of the Washburn Experience class, and believes that students just need to give the course a little time to work.

“We’re giving students a lot of tips and suggestions on how to make the most out of their first year of college,” said Fay. “Whether it is more sophisticated things like searching for things on the internet and how to use the library, as well as more basic things like how to manage time and study well.”

Fay recalls that not having a class such as the WU 101 course while he was in college affected his overall success in the beginning

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of his college career. He says to his his students that they knowledge gleaned from the course will help them on campus and in the post-graduation world as well.

“I think it is very important that the class is mandatory,” said Fay. He adds that every student has their strengths, but that no student is completely proficient in every field.

Despite the faculty’s reassurance that the class is not without merit, most students are still unconvinced.

“I don’t think the class should be mandatory because we’re spending a lot of money to learn basic things that most of us already know,” said electrical engineering, business management and marketing triple major freshman Martin Kutina.

Kutina, like others, has come to think of the class as a joke and was even more angered that he was required to buy a 65-dollar textbook, which has barely been used thus far in the semester.

“I want my money back!”

Whether enrolled in the class or not, many students have likely heard something about the infamous WU 101 course. Though many of the freshman are unhappy with being forced to enroll in the class, it is easy to argue that a student will take away what they put into the class and that their opinions very well may change as the semester progresses.

Ultimately, only time will tell whether the Washburn First Year Experience class is really worth what the students are paying for it, and if anyone really benefits for the material being taught.

Gabriela Rodriguez, gabriela.rodriguez@ washburn.edu, is a freshman nursing major

It is no secret that the cost of a university education is skyrocketing, and the simultaneous rising cost of textbooks only puts more financial strain on students.

In order to ease the weight of these costs, some professors have made the switch to using open source textbooks and resources instead of requiring publisher-distributed textbooks.

What makes textbooks and course materials so expensive? According to an analysis conducted by the National Association of College Stores in 2013, 78 percent of the cost of a new textbook is put toward wholesale costs. Those costs include paper and printing, as well as the publisher’s administrative costs and author’s income.

Only 22-percent goes to the college bookstore for operation costs, such as overhead, maintenance, salaries and freight expenses.

To help combat the expense of textbooks, WU’s bookstore, the Ichabod Shop, has created options for students, including the expansion of a rental program. Sara Unruh, a course materials coordinator at the Ichabod Shop, said to use the in store rental program by looking for neon green shelf tags and stickers on the textbooks. “[Rental] prices are a fraction of the new/used prices,” said Unruh.

The bookstore has also developed a rental program through an affiliate company called Rafter.

“When you shop online at our website and you are searching for your textbooks, there is a box with comparison prices and you can often find a Rafter rental there,” said Unruh. “Also, shop directly at Rafter’s site to see if your book is available for rent.”

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Some professors and students believe that open source textbooks can be an even more viable option. These materials are distributed online in various formats for public use.

Because they are published under an open copyright license, they can be purchased and downloaded inexpensively. Some are even available for free.

Margaret Wood, WU professor of anthropology and the director of the Center for Teaching Excellence and Learning, recently recommended the use of open source textbooks to campus faculty.

She sees open source textbooks as a tremendous opportunity for both faculty and students. For students, open source textbooks would greatly reduce expense.

“Textbooks are extremely expensive,” said Wood.

to use open source texts.

However, she sees open source textbooks as an overall positive option.

“As a university, this is something we can do to provide access to those who might otherwise have that as a barrier,” said Wood.

The use of open source textbooks is increasing, though many students and faculty still prefer the traditional use of texts and likely will for some time.

And though some texts and course materials are easily available through open source resources, many professors will continue to use the traditional method of adopting materials through the bookstore. At this point it is still easier to house all course materials and their information in the bookstore for a one-stop shopping experience. The bookstore also uses verified distributers to obtain fresh materials such as workbooks.

“I think the effect on the textbook market as a whole will be very slow to show,” said Unruh.

“Students generally still like to have physical copies of books to study from. Not every student has a personal computer with the capacity to download large open source textbook content.”

It will likely be quite some time before universities switch to using predominantly online source materials. The shift from traditional texts to open source will not be immediate, but rather will happen gradually over this time of technological revolution in education.

In conclusion, open source textbooks continue to be an effective alternative option in substitution of the traditional textbook as they provide benefits to both students and professors in the classroom experience.

Katie Wade, katherine. wade@washburn.edu, is a sophomore mass media and history major

“The average student pays $1200 a year for textbooks that most students don’t even use.”

Wood encourages professors to consider the use of open source materials because of the flexibility that they offer. She recently welcomed open source textbooks into her own teaching method and has found they are more dynamic and that they can maximize the classroom experience.

As for changes in the content of class, open source textbooks radically broaden the resource options. Open source materials allow professors to use videos, articles, and examples from multiple authors and credible sources.

Wood recognizes that classes like anthropology have a bit more elasticity in the area of course content and that classes in other departments may not have the luxury of being able

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Key to tough gubernatorial elections rests with moderate Republicans Ester Todd

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In the tight Kansas gubernatorial race featuring republican incumbent Gov. Sam Brownback versus democrat House Minority Leader Paul Davis, things are becoming very interesting and perhaps even surprising for some.

Polls released on Sept. 8 show that Brownback has approximately 40 percent of the projected votes, Davis has 47 percent, Libertarian Keen Umbehr has five percent and seven percent remain undecided.

“What’s going on here? Four years ago, Brownback was a shoo-in,” says Bob Beatty, professor of political science at Washburn. “Kansas is a conservative state overall, but also a practical state.

In the last 50 years, Kansans have been willing to elect Democrats for governors if they feel like the Democrat would better be able to get things done.”

Beatty, who holds a Master of Arts from the University of Kentucky as well as a Doctorate of Philosophy from Arizona State University, believes that the key to the upcoming elections is moderate Republicans. Currently 44 percent of Kansans affiliate themselves with the GOP, 24 percent with Democrats, 31 percent with Independents, and .7 percent with Libertarians. Given the statistics, if voters stuck with their party affiliations, Republicans would always win.

However, Beatty recognizes that many moderate republicans have been dissatisfied with the past four years, and some are willing to endorse Paul Davis.

“Davis needs to get 25 percent [of the republican vote],” said Beatty. “That’s the key. Twenty-five percent is not a huge number, but it’s what makes the difference.”

Fortunately for Davis, it seems that he has gained the support of necessary swing-voters, as polls show that he has as much, if not more support than Brownback. They also show that some of this support is coming from rural areas that are traditionally thought of as extremely conservative.

“People out in the country are conservative, but they are practical,” said Beatty. “They might know that if Davis got elected, he would be limited by the legislature, because it’s republican. So he’s a safe choice.”

While stepping into the world of politics may sometimes seem confusing, one WU professor sees a clear line drawn beneath all the mud being slung.

“Elections are a lot simpler than the media wants to portray,” said Steven Cann, political science professor.

Cann, who has a Master of Arts from North Dakota State University and a Doctorate of Philosophy from Purdue University, points out Brownback’s platform of tax cuts, more funds for education, and job growth.

“All of his stuff is tied to what he thinks

will bring economic growth; low taxes, good schools and good universities,” said Cann.

Davis, on the other hand is campaigning mainly on the idea that Kansas needs a common sense leader, and Brownback, according to the professor, is too conservative to be that leader. Davis has taken advantage of Brownback’s loss of public support and promised to freeze his unpopular tax cuts and get the state back on track before economic disaster hits.

The candidates’ approach to their campaigns exemplifies the differences between the two. “[Brownback] is saying the sun is shining, everything is great,” said Beatty. “Forget what my opponent says, the economy is better, the schools are better.”

According to Beatty, Brownback is trying to portray his opponent as a bad national democrat, while Davis is reaching out to moderates by claiming the governor is too conservative and going in the wrong direction.

In the end, tax cuts, education funding and economic growth are the main platforms of this term’s gubernatorial elections. The outcome of the upcoming elections will be largely dependent on whether moderate republicans choose to endorse ultra-conservative Brownback or Democrat Paul Davis. The direction in which those voters swing could very well determine the winner.

Elections will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Registered voters may also cast their ballot starting the Tuesday before Election Day, or up to 20 days beforehand. For voter registration information, visit www.voteks.org.

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MaryEster Todd, maryester.todd@ washburn.edu, is a freshman Political Science major. ®

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Fourth annual Kansas Book Festival on Sept. 13 Abbie Stuart WASHBURN REVIEW The fourth annual Kansas Book Festival will take place this weekend and featuresmore than thirty authors, including returning guests Denise Low, Tom Averill and Clare Vanderpool.

“The goal of the Kansas Book Festival is to push reading and literacy,” said Joseph Smith, chairman of the Communication and Public Relations Committee and Washburn alumnus. “There are books out there with answers for everyone.”

Kansas’ First Lady Mary Brownback began the festival in 2011. The first festival featured thirty authors, including David Eisenhower, and had around 900 attendees.

Since then, the event has continued to grow in popularity, as shown by the fact that nearly 2,200 people attended last year.

This year’s festival will have work from the 31 authors presented throughout the day.

The authors will also be available for book signings. A schedule of presentations and signings can be found on the Kansas Book Festival website. In addition to these main events, the festival will also have children’s activities, vendors, and live entertainment.

Presentations will be held indoors, but all other activities will be outdoors on the north side of the Capital building, near the new visitor’s center. Parking and admission to the event will be free.

Children in grades 3-12 can take part in a writing contest, with the winner earning a scholarship funded by the festival. The Kansas Book Festival also raises money throughout the year to grant a Kansas library fund for improvement.

“People and companies donate and all that money that we raise goes toward a

scholarship and grants,” said Smith. “Each year, we fund improvements for a library in Kansas.”

The most recent library to receive funding for improvements had books with average publication dates from the 1960s. The Kansas Book Festival not only updated the books, but was also able to update the library’s computers as well.

The Kansas Book Festival has a committee that selects the authors they would like to feature. Preference is given to authors who have published a work within 18 months of the festival date to guarantee that the newest and freshest material is presented. Authors that are not selected to present can still go the festival as vendors and promote their work that way.

Authors who presented at the Kansas Book Festival in the past include Kansas University’s Louise Krug, who presented her memoir “Louise: Amended,” and Washburn University’s Eric McHenry, who presented his book “Mommy Daddy Evan Sage.”

“I think it’s great that Kansas takes a moment every year to celebrate books and Kansas books in particular,” said McHenry.

“I’ve experienced the festival as a panelist and reader, as an author signing copies of my children’s book and as a vendor selling books for Woodley Press. I’ve been consistently delighted by the interest and enthusiasm that people have brought to the event.”

The Kansas Book Festival will take place from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Kansas State Capitol building.

More information about the Kansas Book Festival can be found at kansasbookfestival. com.

Abbie Stuart, abigail.stuart@washburn. edu, is a freshman English major.

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Q: My assistant manager is really cute but he is the quiet, brooding type. How do I get him to notice me without being too obvious?

A: Getting someone to notice you is always tricky, especially when they are the “shy oblivious” type. The first thing you should do is to ask yourself if he is really your type? I understand he is cute, we’ve all been there, but if you have to work extremely hard to get someone’s attention then you should ask yourself if he is really worth it.

You want someone who wants you just as much as you want them. But then again, if he is the shy type he

probably doesn’t know how to approach you and actually might be interested in you.

Odds are he is probably one of those guys who fears being rejected so he never steps out of his bubble so he can never get hurt. The best way to handle that is to give him clues that let him know you are interested. Casually say hi and ask him how his day was. This shows him that you are caring and friendly.

From there you can work your way up to deeper conversation and eventually hanging out outside of work.

If you feel uncomfortable and weird asking him to hang out plan a co-worker get together so it doesn’t feel like you are taking huge steps. By

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doing this, you are giving him the opportunity to see you in a casual more flirty appropriate setting. Plus, if he is shy and goes that shows how much he enjoys talking with you at work because he is stepping out of his comfort zone for you.

Baby steps are always a good way to approach a shy guy. It will be a casual relationship builder and he won’t feel as if it’s too much too fast. By showing him the friendly side of you he will eventually open up and realize that you like him too and it’s okay to ask you out.

overnight for good reason.

Of course, he could also be reluctant to start anything because he is your assistant manager. Work relationships are sometimes sticky and he probably doesn’t want that type of work atmosphere.

Just look for signs when you flirt with him and be cautious of how he acts. Don’t take it personal if he doesn’t want to be anything more than friends because you work together.

There truly are plenty of fish in the sea and I’m sure you’ll find someone who isn’t your boss or co-worker somewhere along the line.

Humans by nature are afraid of rejection. If he starts feeling like you and him have a good thing he will feel comfortable and confident enough to ask you out. You just have to have patience and be understanding. He’ll eventually get there with some of your unobvious help.

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What does it take for a gubernatorial candidate to have the chance to express his or her opinions in a debate broadcasted statewide? As far as WIBW is concerned, $50,000 from non-personal sources.

At the Kansas State Fair in Hutchison Sept. 6, incumbent Gov. Sam Brownback and his opponent state representative Paul Davis went at it, quite heatedly, in a debate. For approximately fifty minutes, debate attendees and radio listeners across the state could listen to the policies and of philosophies of the two candidates.

But there weren’t two candidates. There were three.

Keen Umbehr, running as a

Libertarian, will also have his name appearing on the ballot in November. He, however, was barred from debating alongside the other two candidates per a rule set by WIBW Radio. According to a director with WIBW Radio/ Kansas Agriculture Network, Umbehr was not allowed to participate because he had not raised $50,000 from sources outside of his personal funds.

How, then, are voters supposed to make as fully an informed decision as possible when voting if one of the three candidates was denied a large chance to inform them?

This disallowing of Umbehr’s participation doesn’t just hurt him. It hurts the voters.

But this is all a part of a

larger problem. This is just one incident of an ongoing process. As it stands, laws set congress and in this case rules set by the media allow those in power to stay in power and suffocate the chances of smaller groups such as Libertarians or Independents from rising up. A prime example is a law passed by Democrats and Republicans in cohesion, regarding Independents running for political office.

For an Independent candidate to have his or her name on the ballot, he or she must obtain a certain amount of signatures from the public.

Republicans and Democrats obviously do not have to do this – they made that rule, and

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Instead of publication editors, we are now orgnanized into teams, which will provide and manage content and production of the weekly newspaper, the website and the Kaw Yearbook.

This switch allows all team members to work together more effectively to create quality content for all three media.

We have an executive editor to lead each of the following teams: news, sports, a&e, advertising and art. Each team also has an associate editor and reporters.

We are still trying to transition into this change and get used to the new set up. We have found so far that splitting it up into teams makes it much easier to get jobs done.

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Student Media is a great “hands on” experience that gets everyone involved a chance to be a part of the Washburn community.

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because Congress is made up of virtually all Democrats and Republicans, it passed.

But what is truly astounding is that if an Independent wins office and even performs greatly in office, he or she still has to go back out and get more signatures next election, despite being the incumbent.

This piece is not about endorsing one party or another. It’s bringing to light the idea that, while we as America claim to believe in equal opportunity for everyone, our own government has passed laws, and our own media make rules, that deny or greatly complicate opportunities for those that aren’t in “the mainstream.”

There is nowhere in the Constitution that says the United States is a two-party nation. There is no law that say that. Sadly, though, while that is true in theory, it doesn’t seem to be in practice.

Imagine there are three candidates for a powerful position, and just as elections

are coming up, the city/state/ country somehow inherits enough money to pay off its entire debt. Say the two mainstream candidates wanted to spend the money on less crucial things as part of their own grandiose schemes, but the third candidate simply wanted to use the money to pay off the debt. What if that third candidate never made it on the ballot because he or she was unable to obtain enough signatures? Or was unable to sufficiently spread his or her plan because of lack of media coverage?

This is an extreme analogy, but hopefully that is selfevident. Hopefully the point – good ideas may easily be passed up because of some of the laws and rules we have now – is obvious. We have so many laws against discrimination of almost every kind – why not laws against discriminating based on political affiliation?

Review Reminders We would like to apologize for the late publishing and delivery of our paper.

The staff at the Independence Examiner has changed, and we are working with a lot of new people here at the Washburn Review.

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NOTO offers LGBT pride rally

Grace Foiles

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On Sept. 6, members of the LGBT community and their supporters came out to the NOTO Arts District to celebrate and take pride in their identities. It is the first year that this event has been offered and with approximately 2,000 individuals in attendance, it was a rousing success.

Stephanie Mott, president of Capital City N.O.W. (National Organization for Women), commissioner of the Topeka Human Relations Commission, and executive director of the Kansas Statewide Transgender Education Project, was an integral part of planning for Topeka Pride.

“At a meeting of Equality Kansas of Topeka, we were wondering if there was going to be a Pride event this year. We simply decided that rather than ask the question, we would answer it. We decided that we would begin planning an event. We reached out to Kimberly Daugherty of The Green Gals and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Topeka.

Then we reached out some more, and lots of different organizations wanted to be

involved,” said Mott.

After an exciting performance by the Irie Tribal Dance Company, important members of the community and event planners took to the stage.

After an introduction from Stephanie Mott, the first speaker was Dan Brennan, of the Topeka branch of MoveOn, which, according to their website, is a community of more than 8 million Americans from all walks of life who use innovative technology to lead, participate in and win campaigns for progressive change. Next to the stage were K.T. Nesmith of Seaman High School and Alex Reid of Topeka West High School.

After inviting middle- and high-school-aged youth to join them on stage, the duo

spoke about the struggles that LGBT young adults face in society and their hope for a more accepting future. Rev. Sarah OglesbyDunegan, the minister of the Unitarian Universalist

of love and acceptance League of Women Voters that shine forth in the of Topeka and Shawnee community. After that, County, Libertarian Party Kimberly Daugherty, coof Kansas, Metropolitan founder/CEO of The Green Community Church Gals, explained how her of Topeka, PFLAG of charity organization created Northeast Kansas, Positive items are from previously Connections, and the used materials then sold Unitarian Universalist them, using the proceeds to Fellowship of Topeka. Two help women in correctional Washburn organizations facilities. Luc Bensimon, also had booths at the chair of Equality Kansas event, the Washburn of Topeka, took the stage Psychological Services next. Then Rev. Joshua Clinic and the Washburn Longbottom, minister for Young Americans for the Central Congregational Liberty.

United Church of Christ Kimberly Daugherty, spoke. The rally concluded Vice President of Topeka with a passionate speech Pride and co-founder/

by Pedro Irigonegaray, a CEO of The Green Gals stated, “I think that Pride photo by Ryan Ogle Topeka Defense and Civil Rights attorney/advocate, is a huge step for Topeka Fellowship of Topeka who called for all able Kansas, I think that having spoke next, discussing her citizens to use their vote to an annual event where denomination’s pledge to incite change in the Kansas people can come and look “stand on the side of love” legal system. One speaker, one another in the eye and and support all persons.

Thomas Witt, the executive say ‘I accept you, I see Dr. Jim McCollough, director of Equality Kansas, you, you’re as valuable executive director of the was unable to attend. in this community as I Topeka Center for Peace The organizations and am,’ is beyond valuable.” and Justice, took the stage charities present were Daughery went on to say, next to discuss social Capital City N.O.W., “I think that Topeka {Pride justice rights and promote Central Congregational is not done just with our “Turnaround Tuesdays,” “a United Church of Christ, annual event, we’re just series of educational events Equality Kansas of getting started. This is that will be held at 5:30 Topeka, The Green Gals, just one way to celebrate each Tuesday on the south Interweave Topeka, people’s uniqueness and State House grounds.” Next Kansas Democratic fight for equality, but it’s Davis Hammet, director Party, Kansas Statewide not the only way and we’re of operations for Planting Transgender Education just warming up.”

Peace, gave an inspiring Project, Kansas Youth Grace Foiles, grace.foiles@ washburn.edu, is an undeclared speech about being symbols Empowerment Academy,

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Alumni exibition celebrates 90 years of Mulvane art Chelsea Howe

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The Washburn Alumni Exhibition had its opening reception this last Friday evening. With this school year being Washburn’s 150th anniversary and the 90th anniversary for the Mulvane, the Exhibition was filled with work from prominent, active Washburn

alumni from the 1950s to 2010s.

“The oldest graduate to participate in the show graduated in 1955,” said Glenda Taylor, the art chair.

She was referring to Tom Parker with an abstract expressionism painting finished in 1955.

Taylor introduced the event and had all the participating alumni present raise their hands. As art department secretary Becky Shaffer said later, “I’ve seen some

of the artists that I know from around town from various exhibits.

There’s a lot that you see at various galleries around town … but I didn’t know they were trained at Washburn.”

A wide variety of mediums and themes were represented, including portraiture, abstract attributes, and nature-influenced imagery.

Mulvane preparator and 2011 graduate Michael Allen spoke

about how much fun it was to arrange and install.

“Literally there are graduates from every decade,” he said, referring to the art and attendees.

“I’m delighted with the diversity and the quality, and I’m just beginning to look,” said alumni Carol Yoho during the event. Also present was a luxurious food spread catered by Chartwells. The gallery space quickly became standing

room only, with a noise level to match, especially since the gallery was designed for quiet art study and lacked acoustic diffusion materials.

Chelsea Howe, chelsea.howe@ washburn.edu, is a senior graphic design major.

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Free Munchies: Chartwells catered the event. The free spread included fresh fruits, a variety of cheeses, hummus and pita and stuffed mushrooms.

freshman.

photo by Chelsea Howe

photo by Chelsea Howe

Art History: (left) “Delivereth Them (Psalm 34:7)” by Michael Mize is an acrylic and mixed media on canvas. (right) “MWS: Animalia (Homage)” by Barbara Waterman-Peters is oil on canvas.

photo by Ryan Ogle

photo by Ryan Ogle

Community Pride: NOTO held their first LGBT pride rally on Sept. 6. Kimberly Daugherty, co-founder and CEO of The Green Gals hopes the event will become an annual one in Topeka.

photo by Chelsea Howe

photo by Chelsea Howe

Mingling: The exibition featured artists from all graduating classes as early as the 1950’s to the present. Many of the alumni artists came to mingle with the visiting art enthusiats.

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RoadRunners defeated by Aberdeen Wing in exhibition Kelsey Wagers Washburn Review

On Saturday, Sept. 6 at Landon Arena, the whistle blew in the first 20 seconds of the game for a roughing call on Austin Swingle, an Aberdeen Wing forward.

Just seconds after the second puck drop of the game, the whistle to blew again for the first fight of the game.

Things, however, settled down after this exciting start.

With 8:12 to go in the first period, RoadRunners’ forward Sly Sutter whipped the puck between the opposing goalie’s pads and into the back of the net for the first goal of the preseason game.

About four minutes later, the Roadrunners’ forward Willie Brown struggled to get past three defenders and the goalie, but managed to lunge the puck past them and into the net with 4:26 left in the first period, making a two point lead for the RoadRunners.

In the second period, the RoadRunners moved faster, passed the puck more and kept possession of the puck for the majority of the period, but turning over the

puck allowed the Wings to ultimately score three shots in six minutes for the lead.

No goals were scored on either side during the third period, ending the game with an Aberdeen Wing win of 3-2.

“I didn’t think we played a bad second period honestly,” said RoadRunners head coach Scott Langer. “We were all over. There was a good portion of the period that we didn’t leave their zone. There were just a couple mistakes that we gave up three goals on six shots.

And that’s not going to win a hockey game. There were good goals, they were nice plays they made and that’s just how it goes.”

Sutter and Brown made the goals for the RoadRunners and both are returning from last season.

“I thought [our returners] did good tonight,” said Langer. “They did things our younger guys weren’t doing [like] back checking and some of the stuff that takes second effort and I think it was good for some of the younger guys to see that.”

These games gave the RoadRunners coaching staff an idea of what their team

will look like and what they will have to work on.

“I don’t know if a lot has to change in terms of the practice structure,” said Langer. “I just think the way to we do it has to get better.

We just have to have better practice habits.”

Exhibition games or preseason games are there to help the team find their mistakes and give the players time to correct their mishaps.

The RoadRunners will face the Corpus Christi Ice Rays at 7:05 p.m. at Landon Arena Sept. 12 and 14.

Photo by Kelsey Wagers

The RoadRunners took an early lead in Saturday’s game, going up 2-0. Aberdeen came back, however, and stole the win with three unaswered goals.

Kelsey Wagers, kelsey. wagers@washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.

Washburn soccer travels north Anzhelika Tolstikhina Washburn Review

The Washburn soccer team had an opportunity to rest from the Kansas heat and travel all the way up north to Minnesota Saturday, Sept. 5 to open their 12th season in a battle against the Moorhead University Dragons. The team stayed up in the area traveling to South Dakota to play a Sunday match Sept.

7 against Northern State as well.

Given that the relatively new team with 14 new players straight out of high school, the Ichabods showed spirit and fought until the last breath against the team that has only half the number of new players.

The contest was intense and scoreless for the first 69 minutes until the Dragons broke the stagnation. But the Ichabods did not lose their confidence and kept playing hard to rectify the situation and actually ended up overshooting Moorhead 18-12. Unfortunately, the score remained the same and therefore resulted in Dragons’ victory.

One of the Washburn

soccer team’s biggest advantages is their conviction to achieve future success. At the same time, both head coach Tim Collins and athletes are aware of the parts of the game that need to be improved and the time it will consume “Maybe, we could have created a better shot as oppose to rushing it,” Collins said about missed goals.

“We’ve identified different ways to attack the opponent team using our strengths to their full, but I was happy with our play overall.”

On Sunday, Sept. 7, the Ichabods faced the Northern State University Wolves in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Again, Washburn showed strong work ethic.

Although the Wolves caught the Ichabods “asleep” leading 3-0 during the first half, Washburn outshot its opponent again, working hard to use every opportunity to win.

The second half truly represented the will power of the team. The Bods answered right back with a goal scored by freshman

Audra Keehn. Washburn offense ran the attack against a strong opponent. However, the game ended with a 1-3 loss for Washburn.

“We came out and attacked well, defended well.

Northern State won the first half, but Washburn won the second half,” commented Collins.

The season has only just started and although the first attempts did not end in favor of Washburn, they aren’t giving up and are confident in their future success.

Azhelika Tolstikhina, anzhelika.tolstikhina@ washburn.edu, is a sophomore nursing major.

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Ichabods’ run game stymied, fall short in season opener Adam Vlach

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The Ichabods opened their season Thursday Sept. 4 at Yager Stadium in a shootout with the Lindenwood Lions.

Washburn, led by their captains, quarterback Mitch Buhler, running back Vershon Moore, guard Dylan Ready and free safety Calvin Kenney, won the toss and elected to defer. Lindenwood received the ball first, but went three and out. During Lindenwood’s punt, the Bods’ defense, which head coach Craig Schurig has mentioned has good speed, swarmed into the backfield and junior defensive back Jarvis Harrod blocked the punt. Safety Peter Pfannensteil recovered the ball and took it in for six.

After Lindenwood punted on their next possession, Washburn marched down the field and capped the drive with the first of many touchdown passes to senior wide receiver DaJuan Beard, putting Washburn up 14-0 only four minutes into the game.

Two possessions later, a long pass from Mitch Buhler to his brother Matt Buhler eventually set up a 26yard field goal by Justin Linn, setting the score 17-0, Washburn.

Lindenwood scored on a rush the following possession, making it 17-7 with 1:59 to go in the first quarter.

But Washburn responded with a vengeance.

A kickoff return to Washburn’s own 45 allowed the Ichabods to quickly get into scoring range, leading Buhler to hit Beard in the end zone once again, pulling in the catch while falling down, with two seconds left in the quarter. The quarter ended 24-7, Washburn.

The second quarter was the polar opposite of the first for Washburn.

After receiving the kickoff and failing to convert on their first series, Lindenwood shanked a punt out of

bounds, giving Washburn great field position near mid-field. But not long after, Buhler threw an interception, which Lindenwood returned to the Washburn 34. This led to a Lions touchdown.

With Washburn dropping a punt and later being sacked, Lindenwood managed to rack up a touchdown and a 40-yard field goal in the final three minutes of the half. With Washburn being shut out in the second quarter, the first half ended 24-24.

On their second possession of the second half, Washburn had to burn two timeouts on a drive that ultimately ended in a punt. Lindenwood, however, was unable to carry their momentum over from the end of the first half. On a Lindenwood third down, Washburn’s junior defensive end Spenser Matthews sacked the Lindenwood quarterback, forcing a punt.

Washburn drove 80 yards in four minutes and nineteen seconds, finishing with a one-handed touchdown reception by Beard – his third touchdown.

But that momentum was quickly killed.

Lindenwood returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown, again tying it up at 31-31.

Then, right after Washburn returned the kickoff to their own 19, Buhler threw a second interception at the 30-yard line, which Lindenwood returned to the 22. This set up a touchdown for the Lions, putting them ahead for the first time in the game at 37-31.

But they missed the PAT. A long return on the kickoff with an additional 15 yards for a late hit out of bounds, the Bods started at the Lindenwood 33. After the shift to the fourth quarter, the long kickoff return set up a stretching catch by junior

wide receiver Connor Crimmins 51 seconds into the final quarter. With a solid extra point, Washburn was back on top at 38-37.

Lindenwood responded with a five minute drive, ending in another six and a good PAT, stealing the lead with a 44-38 score.

The Bods were unable to strike back. Punts and penalties plagued the blue, holding them back until the clock hit zero. The score of the contest between these two teams was very similar to last year’s – 44-35 – but this time Washburn was not the one to come out on top.

The Lions went on a 17-0 run in the second quarter, but the defense’s strategy hadn’t changed.

“I don’t think anything changed,” said Kenney. “Maybe we got a little relaxed. When you get a lead like that it’s always important to keep them down.”

Kenney said the team just made too many mistakes to win, and that’s what they’re going to focus on for next week.

The Ichabods (0-1) play at the University of Nebraska at Kearney (0-1) Thursday Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.

Photo by Scott Stormann

GROUND GAME GROUNDED: Running back Sean McPherson strides to break a tackle. Despite run efforts by McPherson and Moore, none of the Ichadbods’ five touchdowns was a rushing score.

MIAA Football Records Adam Vlach, adam.vlach@ washburn.edu, is a senior English and mass media major.

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LEADERSHIP: Team captain No. 12 Vershon Moore prepares to lead the Ichabods into battle against the Lindenwood Lions. Moore finished the game as the top rusher with 108 yards on 16 carries.

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A&A Columns: Discipline and determination pay dividends Anzhelika Tolstikhina Washburn Review

In the case of building a beautiful body, the crucial aspect, without which the goal is not quite possible to achieve, is a regular exercise routine. It doesn’t necessarily mean a daily workout, although everyday training is one of the best habits a person can have to truly benefit his or her figure. Regular workouts are the ones without long breaks in between them. For example, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, month after month, year after year, with a maximum of one or two break-days per week.

The bigger the amount of time spent on fitness, the more sculpted the body gets.

In other words, let’s say a person comes to the gym, pushes themselves to the limits, trying not to moonlight, and then they see the occurring changes in their mirror reflection. In the same time, their body still needs a lot of work. Now the outer fat layer is gone and the cellulite is smoothed, but their back is still not traced, deltoids are not much different from the deltoids of a person who has never been in the weight-room, and calves and thighs are not defined. That

chiseled figure has not been achieved yet.

Qualitative change in the volume and weight in the direction of increasing and decreasing with literate training and nutrition occurs within a few months. Any individual can quickly lose or gain weight without the bother of exercise if they simply cut back or increase their calorie intake. But such techniques will never give the person that “chiseled body.”

Traced arms, legs and back are achieved within a few years of training sessions and without large time gaps in between them.

An individual cannot organically lay out in full and achieve the goal that requires years of work in a few months period. The importance of understanding the process is vital prior to going to the gym and the lack of that understanding so often leads to the frustration and withdrawal from the activity.

Only individuals who have at least a few years of continuous literate training behind their shoulders may boast about their bodies being “like in the magazines.”

If your goal is not to simply fit

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into the jeans or lose some weight before the upcoming cruise, for example, and build a truly beautiful chiseled body you have to begin exercising on a regular basis.

And then, here comes the ambush: you can’t get yourself up to go work out.

The only way not to skip a workout is to simply come to the terms of it’s inevitable. In order to accept the new reality in which the individual must dedicate a portion of the day to fitness they must shift their mind-set with an inclusion of higher standards in regards to fitness.

For example, the infants tend to eat even at night given that they need to be fed almost every three hours. Their mothers wake up multiple times every night and feed their babies despite the exhaustion. Why? Because feeding a child for them is inevitable.

Another example: we understand the importance of going to work because no one wishes to put themselves at risk of dismissal. Our jobs are inevitable for us because they are sources of money and thus have a large

effect on further survival. tremendously. In that respect, As long as your picture of the the ability to get the work done world doesn’t include everyday before the “playtime” will impact training as an inevitability, you’ll the success in the future. miss it. You will exchange the In the end, why do you think workout for gatherings in coffee- you can’t survive without getting shops with friends; on good paid, but are so certain that weather, when you want to take you can settle with a constant a walk in the park; on the couch, discomfort in your own body when you want to lie down; or and nervous breakdowns about even because, somehow, you’ve it in between? The exercise only managed to assume that your takes one to two hours, thus 99 friend exercised hard enough for percent of the time the secondary both of you. activities can easily be postponed.

It is important to realize that while you treat exercise as significant, but not the most significant matter, there will always be more important things.

I hope everyone knows exactly what I’m saying.

Meeting with friends? Fine.

Start without me. I’m coming after the workout. A friend’s birthday? I’ll be there later.

Session in the movie starts? Let’s go to another time.

It might sound harsh at first, but to dig dipper, the goal of the college experience is to prepare yourself for the outside world where without prioritizing and Anzhelika Tolstikhina, anzhelika. taking on the responsibility, the tolstikhina@washburn.edu, is a chance of succeeding decreases sophomore nursing major.

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While many Washburn teams are already into their main seasons, the Ichabod tennis team has the privelege to play non-competitively until the beginning of October. The team is giving their full effort to prepare themselves for the spring when the main season takes charge.

The squad has undergone some changes in coaching staff. Last May, former Ichabod tennis player Lance Lysight was announced Washburn head tennis coach for women’s and men’s after he had been coaching at Ottawa University, a couple hours away from Topeka.

Lysaught returned to his birthplace with his wife and six children to replace Dave Alden, who resigned at the end of last season. The Washburn tennis team has an ultimate goal of bringing the squad to Division I level competition through the sequence of tournaments starting with ITA National Tournament, and win the Nationals.

Knowing Lysaught’s background, it is easy to see his goals can be accomplished.

Lysaught organized the Ottowa tennis team from the scratch after its long absence since the ‘90s and supervised all the aspects beginning with practices at the local park and ending with creating a training program for both tennis teams. Now, the coach greatly enjoys the assistance at Washburn,

which seems to take a huge weight off his shoulders.

“We have a great facility and fantastic courts here on campus where I’m excited to teach, even if I have to run two different practices every day,” said Lysaught.

In addition to the resources available for the tennis squad on campus, the team also practices indoor at Topeka’s Woodvalley Racquet Club, which will soon be rennovated with a $7 million budget, which means that tennis players will have the nicest facility in the conference.

The team has a diversity of international students such as a junior Dario Munoz-Poletti from Paraguay and two juniors from Germany, Martin Wieand and Thilo Schlenker, sophomore Maria Carretero and junior Nzingha Banks. The Ichabods also have a transfer from Ottawa University, sophomore Matt Barlow, who came along with Lysaught.

“We are looking forward to the new and interesting season ahead of us and are excited to fully prepare for it,” said Lysaught.

Anzhelika Tolstikhina, anzhelika. tolstikhina@washburn.edu, is a sophomore nursing major.

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Washburn sororities celebrate Bid Day with new sisters Cindy Rose

candidate received a bid card The Pan-Hellenic formal from a recruitment of Washburn sorority University sororities ended in a run which had down the hill beside Henderson voted for Hall to a lot of shouting and as them.

It new recruits met their new sorority was to mark sisters on Sunday September 7. a day of The formal recruitment was festivities a three day process begun on that would Friday, September 5. During the mean a new activities, the new prospects got episode in big party— the opportunity to meet members the lives hanging out all from each of the three sororities of each day and eating. and had the chance to learn about woman as This day is to the sisterhoods of each house. The they would Photos by Cindy Rose celebrate all the prospective pledges were led on meet the choice.

In turn, the chapters voted new members.” a guided tour of each of the three other women they for the women they would like to would become T h e campus houses.

Fraternity men Photos by Cindy Rose On Saturday, each chapter join their sorority. close to and share Each sorority was out to recruit experiences with for were also out to discussed and explained to the the best women possible, with show their support.

“Kappa Sigma candidates their philanthropic the rest of their lives qualities they wished to see in sends congrats to all 98 of the new causes and what they involve.

“Today is a good day,” said Candidates then decided which themselves and in the other women Rachel Prior, a senior radiology women,” said Danny Hotujac, chapter they would like to join and of their sorority. They would be technician major and new member a sophomore sports psychology encouraging the coordinator. “We just got 40 new major. “We wish them good luck new recruits in their Greek life in the coming endeavors.” m o n t h s Kalvin Murphy, and years, a sophomore supporting criminal justice each one in major of Kappa scholarly Sigma was achievement, cheering when he in their own said “On behalf of deeper selfthe Kappa Sigma awareness Fraternity we’d and attitude, like to send our and in deepest thanks to philanthropic the lovely ladies participation that have accepted if chosen for their bids to their Photos by Cindy Rose their house. sororities.

“It’s Sunday was bid members and almost doubled the Greek life and we Photos by Cindy Rose day, when each size of our chapter. Today is just a like to show our encouragement voted for their

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French Club offers students opportunities on campus French club is a great way to meet new people and have fun at the same time! Anyone is welcome to come and join!

Sharpen your knowledge of French culture and learn how to speak “street-smart” French.

If you’re interested, join us for Le Table Français Commence (The French Table Kickoff)! It will be Wednesday, September 10th at 3pm in Morgan Hall,

Room 351. There will be food, drinks, and fun games as well as plenty of opportunity to ask any questions you might have.

At the moment, we don’t have any web/social media links, but that hopefully that will soon change. Questions or comments can be directed to Thalia Fenton at thalia.fenton@washburn.edu .

Improve your French skills and meet new diverse people. French

Club is here to provide an outlet for the enjoyment of its members in activities related to the French language and Francophone culture.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask and I will respond as quickly as possible.

Thank you very much for your support of Washburn›s French Club.

French Club meets every other

Wednesday starting Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. Locations will be announced at the meetings.

For more information contact the French department or email Thalia Fenton at thalia.fenton@ washburn.edu.

Brief sent to the Review by Natalie Walton.

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Getting The Bid: Washburn’s sororities celebrate Bid Day as all three chapters, Alpha Phi, Delta Gamma and Zeta Tau Alpha welcomes their new members this past Sunday. The sororities met women over the weekend during formal recruitment in order to help new recruits find which chapter they belonged in. and that we care. We are looking forward to meeting our new members.”

Cindy Rose, cindy.rose@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.

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Failed formula: ‘One I Love’ gives Indie revamp to rusty genre Ivan Moya

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The formula for the perfect Hollywood rom-com has become pretty easy to describe as of late.

Introduce a self-defeating protagonist who does not believe in love. Check.

Introduce them to a free spirit or opposite version of what they were looking for. Check. Throw in a conflict on why they can’t be together. Check. Let the characters resolve their conflict and live happily ever after. Check. But, what happens after the characters end up together?

Cue in the film: “The One I Love”. Directed by relatively unknown man Charlie McDowell, this indie film changes its approach tp romance by focusing on what happens after the initial spark of love.

The sparsely casted film focuses on a married couple going through marital troubles after years of being married.

Ethan (Mark Duplass) and Sophie (Elisabeth Moss) attempt to

Destiny is a funny thing. I’m a big believer in it. I refuse to believe that the perfect alignment of coincidences is meaningless. It is intentional. Life intends for us to be in this moment because every moment before it has led us up to this exact point. Life has done this for a reason.

Nothing is meaningless.

The coincidences aligned once again in an obvious fashion this week. This coming Monday will be my birthday. This week is National Suicide Prevention Week. Last weekend a ghost materialized.

These are all connected, I promise. Allow me to explain.

I’m turning nineteen. Which is nothing special, I’m sure. I won’t gain any new allowances with the United States government. I’ll still be a teenager. No big deal. But then I flipped my thinking from what

rekindle their relationship through therapy sessions, but they quickly show their incompatibility (to the evident frustration of the therapist) as their sessions continue. Ethan’s cheating on his wife also doesn’t

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help his cause. However, the therapist offers them one last form of treatment, a weekend retreat.

Walking the line between summarizing and reviewing a

nineteen will bring to what nineteen has brought. Life has changed so much in nineteen years - especially in the area of my relationships. In a matter of just five years, my group of people has completely changed.

I can count the number of friends from five years ago that I still have today on just one hand.

And for a while this made me very sad.

This weekend I met up with a friend who completely disappeared from my life almost a year ago. I thought she was gone forever. But she recently reappeared. We were able to meet up and address some very important life topics. It felt so strange at first…surreal. Of course, it could take some time and work to rebuild that friendship. But at the moment, I am just grateful. I got lucky. I am lucky that she reached out to me again.

The intersection of this reunion at a time where I was realizing drastic changes in my friendships was certainly no coincidence.

It taught me a very fundamental lesson. A fact of life.

People need people.

I spend far too much time telling myself that I don’t need people, that I can do it myself, and I spend far too little time telling myself that I do need people, that I can’t do

movie requires a delicate balance but it becomes even harder to do either efficiently when a film’s main objective is to keep most of its plot a secret.

The majority of the film takes place in a beautifully kept bed and breakfast resort that seems to come out of the imagination of Martha Stewart. Everything is very quaint. The gardens and shrubs are always cut. The resort, of course, also offers a beautiful view of the lake and mountain trail nearby. It’s easy to notice however that the neighborhood is eerily quiet.

After around the 15-minute mark, the movie takes a different turn that functions as a catalyst for the rest of the movie. Without spoiling too much the film can be described as a weird mesh of Edgar Allan Poe’s “William Wilson” meets Ira Levin’s “The Stepford Wives”. The rom-com formula is now dashed with a hint of sci-fi.

Fortunately for the film, the film’s plot twist comes second to the actual film’s relevance. The screenwriter, Justin Lader, writes about the disillusioned romance and breaks down the perfect expectation of what love should be. The film is more about how it’s easy pretend to be a better

it alone. Nowadays, I have a very difficult time letting myself get attached to people. I put up walls and set distant boundaries so that the pain hurts a little less if things go awry. But that is very costly.

It costs community and support, which are essentials to surviving.

The truth is that I need people.

You need people, too. We need each other.

Life is not easy. It cannot be done alone. We need people to share our stories with, build us up, and remind us of our truth and worth.

Tying this together… This week is National Suicide Prevention Week. The Washburn University chapter of TWLOHA (To Write Love on Her Arms) will be tabling in the Memorial Union Monday – Friday from 11-1. It is a core belief of the organization that people need other people for the very reasons mentioned above. Stop by the table this week to make friends and learn about mental health.

Go to www.operation-adulthoodreview.blogspot.com to read more from Katie’s blog.

Katie Wade, katie.wade@ washburn.edu, is a sophomore mass media and history major.

version of one’s self when meeting someone new. Throughout the film Ethan and Sophie helplessly fail to communicate with each other even after years of marriage. They reminisce about how things were before and how it’s no longer the same. Neither Ethan nor Sophie is the people who they were pretending to be when they got married.

While Duplass (Ethan) is most noticeably known for his role as Pete in the FX’s show the League, he is also frequent collaborator with his brother Jay Duplass in the indie filmmaking league codirecting movies such as: “Safety Not Guaranteed” and “Jeff Who Lives at Home.” Often utilizing a mix between a detailed scriptment and improvisation; the film “The One I Love” is no different.

The raw dialogue between Duplass and Moss gave a dynamic feel to the film’s direction to the point where perhaps the actors themselves didn’t even know what the next scene would really look like.

This is a change of pace for actress Elisabeth Moss who is mostly known for her role as Peggy in the very-scripted show “Mad Men”.

Filming the movie with only

two main actors gave the movie an opportunity to give the actors an easy chance for major character development. Whether the film actually succeeded in that is not as easy to tell.

The characters found themselves focusing on what their desires of perfection looks like leap into the process of self-reflection a little too fast given the slow pace of the movie. It does at least offer a different direction that future movies could dive into, such as the harsher parts of relationships and the disturbingly real reactions to those situations.

“The One I Love” is limitedly released in theaters but is also available in Video on Demand.

Ivan Moya, ivan.moya@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass media and political science major.

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‘Legend of Korra’ bends viewers back to original ‘Airbender’ Chelsea Howe

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“Avatar: The Legend of Korra: Book Three” gives existing fans plenty of what they already enjoy, a more polished gem of stylistic storytelling amidst increasingly compelling world building.

Korra incorporates more elements of the original Avatar: The Last Airbender series, such as traveling across the world. It cuts out most of Airbender’s filler material, and replaces it with longer story arcs and greater plot momentum.

As such, it rewards consistent viewing and is more punishing for newcomers and perennial viewers with each passing episode.

Thankfully, Book Three episodes are available to legally stream online, after some mixed messages from Nickelodeon.

They stopped broadcasting the show mid-season and made the show online-only, which in the future may allow the writers more creative freedom from the childfriendly cable network.

Book Three openes with the ramifications of Korra’s decision at the end of Book Two. In short, the people of Republic City were irate

about the disruptive new residents, which sets the stage for a tense season. Villains are introduced with unique variations on the common bending abilities, such as the earth bender who specializes in magma manipulation.

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Animation and fight choreography improves the already high bar set by previous seasons, and incorporates more unique character fighting styles and bending abilities.

The fight sequence in Zaofu is

one of this season’s highlights, the most toward reconciling the which further distances it from avatar concept with reality and other american action cartoons questioning whether avatars should such as anything with Teen Titans be the world’s sole problem solver or Ben 10 in the unlike the neartitle.

Jeremy omniscient heroes of “Korra Zuckerman similar shows. and Benjamin In an interview with incorporates Wynn returns to IGN, co-creator Bryan more elements compose more Konietzko said, “Mike original yet and I have always of the original thematically been interested in not c o n s i s t e n t ‘Avatar: The Last cartoonish ideas of background good and evil. We like Airbender.’” music, with our good characters a particularly to be very human and excellent theme for the anarchist flawed, and make poor choices. group Red Lotus.

Maybe be misinformed about As previous seasons centered things. Gives them a place to grow.” on Korra overcoming fears, such “Avatar: The Legend of Korra: as losing her bending abilities and Book Three” ended with many balancing light with dark, this foreboding developments, which season deals with increasingly left us eagerly awaiting the next mature situations as the main season. With any luck, it should characters age. arrive next year. Until then, we will Romance is thankfully relegated all have to just eagerly await its to background filler, unlike arrival and try not to go insane with previous seasons and so many other all our questions. shows where love takes center stage. Villains are given character depth and realistic motivations, Chelsea Howe, chelsea.howe@ unlike the majority of cartoons washburn.edu, is a senior graphic stocked with flat, one-note plot design major. point antagonists.

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