Washburn University
Volume 141, Issue 5
September 17, 2014
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News
Page 5: Obama speaks, WU students react
Campus Life
Page 8-9: Washburn offers many different areas to be a part of on campus.
Sports
Page 10: ‘Bod soccer kicks off season against Rockhurst.
Arts and Entertainment
Page 14: Local band, Buyer Beware, featured.
Page 16: Apple release information about upcoming product.
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Family Day, a favorite tradition for Washburn students and faculty, will take place this weekend. Designed to give students and their friends and families an opportunity to socialize with WU alumni, professors and faculty, Family Day is a day-long celebration of what it means to be an Ichabod.
The festivities will kick off at 9 a.m. and the good times will roll throughout the day, with plenty of activities for ‘Bods of all ages. “There are new and special events this year, including story time and face painting at Mabee Library,” said Michaela Saunders, university relations. “[We’re celebrating] the School of Nursing’s 40th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of the Washburn Village. It will be a great day.”
As part of their anniversary, the School of Nursing will host a tailgate party prior to WU’s football game against Pittsburg State, which is scheduled for a 2 p.m. kickoff. Nursing students will be on hand at the tailgate to provide free cholesterol, blood glucose and blood pressure screenings.During the football game’s halftime, the Washburn Family of the Year, a time-honored award, will be announced. The game will be the
MIAA TV game of the week and will be broadcast on Cox cable channel 22. Bounce-houses, inflatables and carnival-styled games will be set up on the lawn in front of the Memorial Union to keep children of all ages entertained. The Washburn Room, inside the union, will host the Family and Faculty picnic. For a full schedule of Family Day events, see page 11 or visit Washburn.edu/family-day.
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Scorch on the Porch 11:00AM - 1:30PM C-TEL Webinar Wednesday: Gamification: Applying Game Principles to Your Teaching 12:00PM - 1:00PM Flu Clinic 12:00PM - 2:00PM Senate Candidate Forum 12:00PM - 1:00PM Prepare for iRead 7:00PM - 9:00PM Thursday, September 18
School of Nursing Anniversary luncheon with Ginger Breedlove, bsn ‘78 11:30AM - 1:00PM Secretary of State candidate forum 12:00PM - 1:00PM C-TEL Teaching Technologies Workshop: Gamification Using Desire2Learn 3:00PM - 4:30PM Crane Observatory Open House Friday, September 19
Men’s Tennis vs. ITA Central Regional Tournament in Cooper Tennis Complex Women’s Tennis vs. ITA Central Regional Tournament in Cooper Tennis Complex 5:00PM Celebration of Faculty Scholarship 3:00PM Open Book: Student Written Plays 7:30PM - 8:45PM Saturday, September 20
Alumni Association basketball reception Family Day 10:00AM - 5:00PM First-Year Experience Open House at Family Day 10:00AM - 12:00PM Honors @ Family Day 10:00AM - 12:00PM School of Nursing Open House 10:00AM - 12:00PM Story time and face painting 10:00AM - 12:00PM Washburn Village 10th Anniversary
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New ‘Bods thriving in a new land Katie Wade
Just over one month ago, two 20-year-old girls -Wei Xia (a.k.a. Summer) and Jingjing Lu’s (a.k.a. Kama) - stepped out of a plane and into a completely foreign land, leaving their family, friends and home for one year. Since that day, these girls have worked hard to completely adapt themselves to our world purely for the purpose of experience. Talk about out of your comfort zone. When Kama, who came to WU from Shanghai Jian Qiao University, arrived to campus in August, one difference stood out immediately. “I thought, ‘Wow, look at all of the grass and trees!’ It’s very different because in my university, everywhere has tall buildings and it’s hard for us to see too many green things,” said Kama. During Summer’s first days of the abroad program, she noticed contrasts in the way American people interacted. “I quickly found it was different because when I walked down the street people would smile at me,” she said. “In China, if two strangers [cross paths] in the street, we just stay emotionless because, ‘I don’t know you!’ But here, people will smile at you. And I think that is so good.” As Summer and Kama found themselves immersed in American culture, they noticed that people in the United States are a bit more open minded than the older generations in China. “I think one main reason is that Chinese people tend to judge others. Here you can do something you like and people will not judge you but in China if you do something not so normal, people will think you are crazy. Like if you wear some unusual clothes or don’t get married by the age of 28,” said Summer. The girls see that younger generations in the United States have much more social freedom than those in China. Here, young adults can pursue relationships in high school and even earlier. But Kama noted that Chinese parents discourage relationships at early ages, because they want their children to be focused on their education and future. They also compared their university experiences and campus lives to those of their Chinese universities. Summer found it very difficult at first to adjust to the amount of homework an American student receives on a given day. “In China I had more courses, ten courses, but I didn’t have nearly so much homework. Here, I only take four classes, but I have so much home-
work to do! Here, you have to study hard every day because there are more quizzes and tests. In China, the final test is the most important test,” she said. According to Kama, the classroom experience itself differs quite a bit. She finds the p r o f e s s o r s WU Review’s Katie Wade welcomed exchange to be more students Summer and Kama with open arms. personable and invested The students reflect on their first month in in their stu- America. dents. “I think teachers are very patient and they really care for students. Sometimes in class I feel like the communication between teachers and students is very nice. In China, it’s like the teachers speak and everyone else does nothing – like a useless class. Here, maybe we can learn more knowledge by communicating with the teachers,” she said. It’s been just over one month since Summer and Kama first arrived in Kansas. While each has battled a bit of homesickness, they have both settled into their year abroad remarkably well. However, they still enjoy the comfort of an Asian meal from time to time. “Huhot, the Mongolian restaurant! It tastes most like Asian food,” said Summer. Katie Wade, katherine.wade@washburn.edu, is a sophomore mass media major
Jean Schodorf, former republican member of the state Senate and current democratic candidate for Kansas Secretary of State, will pay Washburn a visit this week to meet with students and speak on voting rights. Schodorf will start her day around 10 a.m. with a tour of campus. Following the tour, the candidate will head to Memorial Union at noon to eat lunch and mingle with students. That afternoon, she is scheduled to give a presentation on the importance of voting and a overview of the
new voter registration law. Schodorf is running against current Secretary of State Kris Kobach. Students are invited to attend this free lecture, which will take place in Henderson 100 at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18. Schodorf’s appearance will be preceded by a visit from U.S. Senate candidate Greg Orman, who will speak in Henderson 100 on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
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Iron Bots of Topeka Gabriela Rodriguez WASHBURN REVIEW
To most students, Maintenance Technician II Michael Haze is a familiar face around the Washburn campus. He is responsible for much of the University’s handy work, and is always striving to assist in keeping everything around campus running smoothly. However, though he may appear to be working a typical nine to five job, what he does once he leaves the University for the day is truly astounding. Haze and his two brothers are the creators and founders of their very own business called the Iron Brothers of Topeka or IBOT. What started out as simply a fun Halloween costume idea in 2006 has turned into a thriving business in which Haze designs and builds life like Iron Man suits, and then travels across the country attending special events. Along the way he has won multiple awards and contests, met some very influential people in the comic book world, and brought joy to all those he’s encountered throughout his journey. “It just snowballed,” said Haze, of IBOT’s beginnings. In 2007, after a year of designing and perfecting his very first Iron Man costume, Haze entered the Toyfare Magazine Costume Contest and took first place honors. After the victory, the IBOT name began to spread and the family business began to boom with a schedule packed full of events, contests, and special appearances. In 2010 the Iron Brothers of Topeka traveled to Detroit, MI for
the annual Fanfare convention. There, Haze received the once-in -a-lifetime opportunity to escort legendary comic book writer and creator Iron Man himself Stan Lee. “Stan said that he really Photo courtesy of Michael Haze appreciated our concept Dress to Impress: The Iron Bots of Topeka bring comic for the Iron book action to life with custom-made Iron Man suits. The IBOTs will appear this weekend at TOPCON, Topeka’s first Man suit and comic convention. that it was be, Haze always makes time to bigger than improve and enhance his suits. life,” said Haze. “Ultimately, I would love to be Haze now has four or five Iron Man costumes, as well as several employed building Iron Man suits other suites including War Machine for a living, but until then I’m and Iron America, which he uses happy working at Washburn and for various charity events in the with the Iron Brothers of Topeka,” said Haze. local area. Haze is just one example of “Seeing the appreciation that people have for the costumes is the the amazing talent that can be found on the campus of Washburn most rewarding part,” said Haze. He continued to explain that his University, and is a prime example dream as a child was to see Iron of a bod with an odd job. For more information about Man in real life, and being able to make that dream come true for other the Iron Brothers of Topeka visit children is another very satisfying www.ibotks.com, follow them aspect of his job. However, part of on Facebook at Iron Brothers of being a part of such a successful Topeka, or follow them via Twitter business is time management, and at @IBOTKs. the IBOTs often have to miss out or decline event requests due to their Gabriela Rodriguez, gabriela. busy schedule. rodriguez@washburn.edu, is a No matter how busy his life may freshman nursing major.
Justice to speak at WU Tech
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Next week, Kansas Supreme Court Justice Lee A. Johnson will speak at the Washburn Tech Conference Center. While the visit will not be open to the general public, Johnson will be speaking to Washburn Tech students, instructors and staff. His appearance is part of an observance of Constitution Day, which is held every year on Sept. 17 in remembrance of the Constitution’s ratifi-
cation in 1787. Johnson received a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Kansas in 1969, and then served two years of active duty with the U.S. Army. Later, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Washburn University School of Law. He was appointed to the Kansas Supreme Court in 2007. The visit will give Johnson the opportunity to connect with an audience of young voters, who are vital to the democratic process. “[Johnson] understands the im-
portance of students understanding their rights and privileges guaranteed by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights,” said Lynn Dawson, Washburn Tech’s legal office technical instructor, who secured the judge’s appearance. Johnson’s WU Tech appearance is set for 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 23. Ester Todd, maryester.todd@ washburn.edu, is a freshman Policital Science major.
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Red Cross: There’s an app for that Abbie Stuart
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The American Red Cross has released a first-of-its-kind Blood Donor App, which is dedicated to making the process of donating blood more convenient. With the app, donors can find nearby donation areas, make appointments and unlock rewards. “That’s probably my most favorite feature,” said Jan Hale, Communication Manager for the Red Cross, about the rewards feature. The Red Cross has teamed with some of the biggest brands across the United States in effort to get more people to donate. The brands will offer discounts and other special offers to donors. “It’s just the Red Cross way to tell our blood donors thank you for their continued support,” added Hale. Other features of the app include the opportunity for donors to track their total donations as individuals or as a team, have access to stories about donors and recipients and sync blood donation appointments with their personal calendar on their smartphone. “It’ll help make being a blood donor more easy and convenient,” said Hale. The purpose of the app, according to Hale, is to get people more involved in the blood donation process. Cynthia Wiard, a WU junior who is majoring in nursing, praises the
Red Cross for using tech as a means to target and connect with young potential donors. “I think that the app is a great idea because newer generations are becoming more centered around their phones,” said Wiard. “People would get updates of when a blood drive is.” The Red Cross supplies around 40 percent of the blood used in the United States. Demand is always heavy across the country. “Every two seconds, someone in our country needs blood,” said Hale. “The Red Cross just really urges those who are reading your article to consider becoming a blood donor. Consider downloading the app because for us, this is an additional way to help make sure that blood’s available where it’s needed and when it’s needed.” “There has always been a shortage of blood, so it’s really important for people to donate” added Wiard. “I’m O+. I always try to give blood when I can because I know it can save someone’s life.” To donate blood, all individuals must be 17 years or older, weigh 110 pounds or more and be in good health. While no form of identification is needed to make an appointment to donate blood, a blood donor card, driver’s license, or other form of identification are required when someone checks in to donate blood. “We urge people who are considering donating to just give it a shot. Download the app, make an appointment, and help us save a life,” said Hale. The free app can be downloaded directly from an app store, by texting BLOODAPP to 90999, or visiting redcross.org/apps or redcrossblood.org/bloodapp. No personal information is required to get the app, but if a donor has an already existing profile on the redcrossblood.org, then that information will be synced to the app.
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They Want Your Blood: The American Red Cross has released an app that simplifies the blood donation process.
Abbie Stuart, abigail.stuart@ washburn.edu, is a freshman English major.
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Helping a friend in need, indeed Grace Foiles
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Part 4 of our ongoing election coverage series takes a look at Chad Taylor’s attempt to withdraw his name from the U.S. Senate race. Previous installments of the series have been posted at www.washburnreview.org.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, around 38,000 people die by their own hand per year. Suicide is among the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States, and ranks in the top three for people aged 15–24. Despite its prevalence, the topic of suicide is rarely discussed. There are organizations moving to change the way we look at suicide and selfharm with the hope that awareness can lead to prevention. Many organizations are taking steps to work toward suicide prevention; one way to do this is by making the “warning signs,” more known. And that’s just what a joint effort between the Clinton Foundation and the Jed Foundation is striving to do with the “Help a Friend in Need” community guide. In an effort to promote emotional health and prevent suicide among college students, the organizations
teamed with Facebook to release an informational pamphlet outlining possible signs of suicidal thought as seen on social media sites. Monica McDougal, Social Media Coordinator for the Washburn University chapter of To Write Love On Her Arms, a national non-profit movement dedicated to people struggling with suicide, addiction, depression and other mental health issues sees social media as vital to suicide prevention. “It’s a really good avenue if you’re seeing statuses from people you know that are troubling you to reach out and say ‘hey are you ok,” said McDougal. “Social media is a really good way to say that because sometimes directly speaking to someone can be really scary and it’s hard to get the words out. Typing is a little easier and it gives you time to think about what you’re going to say.” The layer of anonymity provided by a computer or smart phone is often enough to ease any
apprehensions someone might have about reaching out for help. “I think sometimes it’s easier for people to say things like this when it’s a blank computer screen,” said Jaime Olsen of Washburn Counseling Services. “Sometimes we have more courage to say things we wouldn’t say face to face to somebody.” The guide gives several examples of statuses and posts that may suggest depression or high-risk behaviors, such as withdrawing from everyday activities and outof-character irritability or hostility. Suggestions on how to help someone in need are also given. However, it can be difficult to address mental health issues because of the stigma surrounding them. “I think the biggest thing about suicide, and we’ve talked to student groups on campus, is often times people are afraid to say the word,” said Olsen. “Their friend is acting strange or they’re thinking maybe
their friend is thinking about killing themselves but they don’t come out and say ‘so you seem like you’re upset do you think you want to hurt yourself or kill yourself?’ What I’ve heard people say is they’re afraid that if they say the word suicide it will put the idea in your head. It’s quite the opposite.” The most important tip given by all of these resources is to communicate with a person suspected of being at high-risk; reach out to them and have a conversation. They may not want to respond, but helping create a support system of people who care about what happens to someone will decrease the likelihood of suicide. For more on the “Help a Friend in Need” community guide, which is now available on Facebook and Instagram, visit www. jedfoundation.org. Grace Foiles, grace.foiles@ washburn.edu, is an undeclared freshman
The Taylor saga continues Stephanie Cannon WASHBURN REVIEW
Pat Roberts has been a part of Washington politics since before the majority of Washburn students were born, but this year he’s been fighting to keep the status quo. His primary run against a tea party contender who posted morbid photos of gunshot victims along with inappropriate joking comments ended with only a 7 percent lead, shocking many within his own party and nationwide with vulnerability they did not expect. This leads to the current topic being debated by the Kansas Supreme Court. Robert’s democratic contender, Chad Taylor, has dropped out of the race for the Senate and wants his name removed from the ballot. Normally, with precedent, this would not be an issue. In this case, however, lines in the sand are being drawn and both parties are moving to secure their interests before the absentee ballots are sent out on Saturday. The reason is because the timing of Taylor’s withdraw and the fact that the third name on the ballot, independent candidate Greg Orman, is slightly leading the polls against Roberts before Taylor’s name has been removed from the ballot. Robert’s camp is extremely worried about his position in the upcoming race and wants to be sure that Taylor’s name stays on the ballot in case any Democrats still wish to vote for him, as opposed to the Independent candidate, even though Taylor no longer will accept the role of the office and has officially withdrawn. Mark Peterson, Washburn political science professor, explains: “Taylor filled out his letter of request to withdraw from the race, signed it, had his signature notarized and took it to the secretary of state’s office. He submitted it
then said he wanted to withdraw from the election. The employee of the secretary of state accepted the letter and then a couple of days later the secretary said it was insufficient and the democratic voters of Kansas are still entitled to make their choice. The secretary states that Taylor didn’t provide any explanation of inability to hold office, in the letter, so hecited the language of the statute to deny it.“ However, the story doesn’t end there. “If you read the statue it says that a candidate has to state that they would be unable to hold the position,” said Peterson. “It doesn’t require any disclosure of what the reasoning involved. The secretary of state’s main objective is to keep Taylor on the ballot.” A poll released to them by the Democratic firm Public Policy Polling stated the following: “Six percent said they’d still vote for Democrat Chad Taylor, who has announced he’s leaving the race, but whose name may remain on the ballot pending a lawsuit being heard Tuesday. Another 4 percent opted for libertarian Randall Batson, with the remaining 15 percent undecided.” If the Kansas Supreme Court agrees with Taylor, as the wording of their questioning seems to suggest they will according to Peterson, then Taylor’s name will be removed and in theory those six percent will likely vote for Orman, leaving the independent candidate with enough votes to win the race. The Senate race will be decided Nov. 4. Stephanie Cannon, stephanie.cannon@ washburn.edu, is a sophomore mass media major.
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Obama announces ISIS strategy, students react
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Derek Richardson
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On the eve of the 13th anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on American soil, President Barack Obama went primetime to address the nation about the United States’ strategy against a terrorist organization many officials have deemed a bigger threat than Al Qaeda-The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, also known as ISIS. The President announced that the US military would begin systematic airstrikes that allow the Iraqi military to go on the offensive. “I will not hesitate to take action against ISIS in Syria, as well as Iraq,” said Obama during his speech. The commander-in-chief also announced that he would send an additional 475 service members to Iraq, making it clear that they would not have a combat mission. Their mission, according to Obama, would be supportive in nature and they would be there primarily to support and train the Iraqi and Kurdish forces, while also providing intelligence and equipment. He also asked that congress give him additional authorities and resources to train and equip the Syrian opposition towards ISIS. Additionally, the United States would ramp up counterterrorism capabilities to prevent ISIL attacks, as well as provide humanitarian aid to civilians that have been displaced. The speech came after a summer of bloodshed and unrest by ISIS in Syria and Iraq that included public crucifixions and the destruction of holy sites, with thousands of civilians being killed and even more being driven from their homes. They took several cities, including Mosul, which is Iraq’s second largest city by population. It became clear very quickly, that they had a larger force than anybody had anticipated, well into the thousands, which overwhelmed
the Iraqi military. Quickly, other Sunni sects began to join the Sunni ISIS, pledging their allegiance. Iraq’s government by contrast is predominantly Shia. The group, which was disavowed by Al Qaeda earlier this year, sent a shocking message to the world by beheading American journalists James Foley on Aug. 19. During a White House press briefing on Aug. 28, when asked about what steps the United States would take against ISIS, the president admitted that no strategy had been put into place at the time. It would be nearly two weeks, during which time another American journalist, Steven Sotloff, was beheaded, before Obama publically announced a plan of action; something for which his administration was widely criticized. “It’s been synonymous with what this term for Obama has been; a lot of delay, then thinking of actions a little late,” said WU freshman Cameron Crouch. “I understand that in his current position, he has more knowledge than we do and he has more things to think about than we do.” Crouch says he trusts the judgment of the President and his advisers, but did not like the presentation. “I think he is a phenomenal speaker, don’t get me wrong,” said Crouch. “His wording, though, is what causes such controversy. He’s trying to be as specific, yet vague as possible.” Aaron Morris, freshman, thinks that the United States shouldn’t get involved. “In general, I just think that the US government is overreaching everything.” When asked about whether he think’s there is a solution he said, “I’m not qualified to say.” Derek Richardson, derek.richardson@ washburn.edu, is a junior mass meida major.
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washburnreview.org campus. What gives you that advantage is actually putting yourself out there and being a part of this campus.
Advice for Students Q: I’m new to this college thing. I still live at home and everything so I don’t really feel like I’m getting the whole college experience. How can I feel like a traditional student without feeling like the bum that still lives at home? A: Lets be honest, as much as we don’t want to admit it living at home is awesome. Having your parents or family there to support you and be there when you need them is an uplifting feeling that you don’t get living in the dorms or away from home. Granted, most of us don’t get that choice to stay at home, those of us that do should take full advantage of it.
Saving money is another aspect you have to look at. People used to tease me all the time. All my friends would constantly remind of how I lived at home and I wasn’t getting the real college experience when in reality I was getting the experience without having to pay the expensive rent price. Even though I live in a sorority now, I still feel the same. Whether you live on campus or not. I don’t feel like I’m a part of this campus because I live near by. I feel like a part of this campus because I have made myself a part of it. Living at home doesn’t give you a less advantage of feeling like you belong on this
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I’m not going to lie it is harder to do when you don’t live on campus that first year so you don’t meet several new people. But it is still an important factor to feeling like you belong. Don’t let the fact that you still live with your parents get in the way of feeling like you fit in. If anything everyone is jealous that you’re saving hundreds of dollars by bumming with your parents. You have extra money to save or go out on the weekends. You get to do more with that money than most people paying rent get to do.
“The slander about Paul Davis is interesting, but all politics is slander.”
Christiana Lewis is a sophomore early childhod education major.
Living at home is not a bad thing. If you put yourself out there I guarantee you’ll find others who still live with their parents but enjoy Washburn to the fullest.
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The first step to not feeling like a bum and doing college things is to think it for yourself.
“I haven’t been paying that much attention to what’s been going on.” Darien McNab is a freshman occupational therapy major.
If you think you’re a bum that’s how you are going to feel about yourself. Once you’ve gotten over the fact that you don’t need to waste money to belong on campus, then you can get yourself out there and meet people who make you feel like a “normal” college kid.
“I haven’t been paying much attention, but I’m all for Brownback getting out of office.”
“I’m excited about Greg Orman being in the race. It’s great taht an independent is making traction.”
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washburnreview.org -->1,825 college students between the ages of 18 and 24 die from alcohol-related unintentional injuries, including motor-vehicle crashes.
Alcoholism is a big problem that is never addressed. Just because we are in college that does not mean we need to fit into the “drinking until you pass out” criteria. There are several ways to go out and have a good time without getting absolutely shitfaced. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, there are approximately 88,000 people (approximately 62,000 men and 26,000 women) who die from alcohol related causes annually, making it the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Just think of all the innocent lives we could avoid if everyone started drinking responsibly. If you know you want to drink until your insides are on the outside
then plan accordingly. Have a designated driver to make sure you don’t drive afterward. By doing this, we all could prevent crashing our car, killing a passenger in our vehicle or better yet an innocent bystander who had nothing to do with you or your friends’ immature decisions. We are in college. I know it may be hard for some people to realize but this isn’t high school anymore. The way we shape our future now sets us up for how we will be when we leave college. Some of you might not even realize you have a drinking problem and go off and have kids later on. More than 10 percent of U.S. children live with a parent with alcohol
problems, according to a 2012 study. Do you really want to set that as an example for your children? In America, an estimated 855,000 adolescents between the ages of 12–17 have an Alcohol Use Disorder a year. Here are some facts to think about the next time you want to not drink responsibly, provided by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism:
-->696,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 are assaulted by another student who has been drinking. -->97,000 students between the ages of 18 and 24 report
sexual assault or date rape. -->Roughly 20 percent of college students meet the criteria for an AUD. -->About 1 in 4 college students report academic consequences from drinking, including missing class, falling behind in class, doing poorly on exams or papers, and receiving lower grades overall. Washburn is a dry campus. It’s time to start acting like college adults and realize that it’s not just your life you affect when you drink irresponsibly. You affect the university, your friends, family, future and most importantly life itself. A life is a horrible thing to waste. What you do you may never be able to get back. There are many organizations you can reach out to to get help. Find new friends that don’t make you feel like you have to be an alcoholic to hang out with them.
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experiencing alcohol-related
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Mock Trial offered at Washburn Adam Vlach
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gives two teams three hours
tournaments in preparation
Adam Vlach, adam.vlach@washburn.edu, is a senior English and mass media major.
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To Write Love on Her Arms is
giving out important mental
help for people struggling with
want to get the message out that
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Mock Trial: Mock trial allows aspiring law students the opportunity to participate in a real life trial setting. They are divided into two teams (plaintiff and defendant) and have the semester to make a case.
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To Write Love on Her Arms: TWLOHA is a national student organization focused on suicide prevention, especially among teens. The group meets in the Union on Thursday at 5 pm.
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Ichabods unable to pull of first win in home opener
Ichabods kept trying had fantastic saves, so to use. And even though Anzhelika Tolstikhina the to alter the situation, but with practice I’m sure we didn’t win tonight, Washburn Review The Washburn soccer team had its homeopener against Rockhurst University Wednesday, Sept. 17. The Ichabods showed aggressive play but unfortunately took a 0-1 loss to the Hawks. The Rockhurst squad came from Kansas City carrying a 2-0 record after weekend wins over Upper Iowa and Concordia-St. Paul, with no goals scored by their opponents, while Washburn entered the contest with a 0-2 record from the losses to Minnesota-Moorhead and Northern State Universities. Washburn had high goals and did not let the Rockhurst’s record affect their determination even though the opponent squad mainly consists of juniors (10 players) and seniors (6 players), making up a more experienced team. The Ichabods, on the other hand, have 13 freshmen. Throughout the game,
Hawks came out with the win. The game’s single goal was scored by opponent senior forward Taylor Skala in the fifth minute of the match. After that, the game was tough and tense. The records represent the impressive work by the Ichabods in terms of handling the great pressure of the more experienced Hawks. Rockhurst outshot Washburn 17 to 3 including a 9 to 1 advantage in the second half. The opposing team also led 6 to 1 in corner kicks. But aside from these facts in favor of Rockhurst, no other goal was made. Washburn’s goalkeeper Tori Fuglister ended up coming out of the game with seven tough saves. “There are aspects we have to work on like ball-handling and passing, but I saw a lot of hustle, good offensive play, especially during the second half, a lot of skill, the goalkeeper
the girls will get better,” said David Galloway, an avid fan who has been supporting Washburn soccer throughout the development of the program. The Washburn team has truly showed character in their progress. The public noticed the effort the girls have put in, especially during second half. Washburn head coach Tim Collins has also acknowledged the improvement the team made during the second half. “I think our team has a really good attitude. I know it’s not the start to the season that we want, but we all are still really positive,” said midfielder Valerie Harms. “There was definitely a more cohesive feel during second half versus the first half,” said assistant coach Emma Stevens. “We are starting to really understand what we are trying to do, the tactics
we still worked really hard and we are working toward bigger goal. wOriginally, the game was going to be held on Tuesday, the day before, but because of the threat of severe storms, the date was pushed back. The next game is in Wichita against Newman University before the MIAA tournament Friday, Sept. 19 at Nebraska-Kearney.
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Anzhelika Tolstikhina, anzhelika.tolstikhina@ Senior midfielder Valerie Harms washburn.edu, is a sophomore nursing major.
Women in Science Day at WU Topeka – A look at animal hearts and lungs by a local veterinarian is one of the presentations designed to bolster an interest in science for seventh grade girls at the eighth annual Women in Science Day event on September 30 at Washburn University. Approximately 250 seventh graders from 10 area schools are expected to attend the event which is designed to demonstrate the practical applications in everyday life of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Studies indicate girls perform as well as boys in math and science throughout elementary school, but begin to lose interest in such courses in junior high and high school. Topeka – A look at animal hearts and lungs by a local veterinarian is one of the presentations designed to bolster an interest in science for seventh grade girls at the eighth annual Women in Science Day event on September 30 at Washburn University. Approximately 250 seventh graders from 10 area schools are expected to attend the event which
is designed to demonstrate the practical applications in everyday life of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Studies indicate girls perform as well as boys in math and science throughout elementary school, but begin to lose interest in such courses in junior high and high school. Presentations will be made by professional female scientists and the girls will be able to participate in hands-on laboratory activities. School represented at the event will be Southwest Middle School (Lawrence), West Middle School (Lawrence), Jackson Heights Middle School, Shawnee Heights Middle School, Perry Lecompton Middle School, Christ the King, Mission Valley, Robinson Middle School and Topeka Collegiate.computer codes and music. The event is sponsored by Washburn University (including Chartwells Dining Services, Washburn Memorial Union, Washburn Center for Student Success, Washburn College of Arts and Sciences, Ichabod Shop,
Biology Club and Chemistry Club). Co-sponsors include U.S. Geological Survey, Kansas Water Office, Capitol Federal, National Weather Service, Zonta International, KU Athletics, Washburn Foundation, Kansas Department of Health and Environment and KU Association for Women Geoscientists.
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POST-GAME PROCEDURE: After the Rockhurst game, head coach Tim Collins speaks to the women. Collins praised their effort and encouraged them to remain confident.
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Ichabods hold on to defeat Lopers, prepare for Pittsburg State Adam Vlach
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The Ichabods were nearly playing against a second opponent Saturday night in Nebraska with the wind and rain. Washburn (0-1) faced off against the University of Nebraska at Kearney Lopers (0-1) Thursday, Sept. 11 in less than favorable conditions. Nonetheless, Washburn had something to prove following the close loss to Lindenwood the previous week. Washburn won the toss and deferred. UNK received the ball and started their drive facing a strong wind. After going three and out, Washburn took over after the punt at their own 48. They drove down inside UNK’s 10 yard line but ended up fumbling, turning the ball over. UNK was unable to take advantage of the turnover, however, and was forced to punt back to Washburn soon after. Weather conditions presumably a factor, the first of many bad punts gave the Ichabods the ball at the UNK 35. Washburn took it once again inside the UNK 10, but unable to punch it in, went for a field goal. The ensuing snap was fumbled, however,
and the Washburn offense left the red zone once again empty handed. The first score did not come until the second quarter on a third and seventeen when quarterback Mitch Buhler hit wide receiver Brad Gourley for an 87-yard touchdown pass. This would be Washburn’s only touchdown of the game. They also missed a field goal later in the quarter. With a minute left in the second quarter, the Lopers scored a touchdown and tied it up 7-7 going into the half. The third quarter, riddled with punts and fumbles, ended scoreless. Washburn’s Justin Linn hit a 34-yard field goal with 8:23 to go in the fourth quarter to put the Ichabods on top 10-7. As the fourth quarter wound down, the Lopers had one final drive to take the lead, but a sack on fourth down by Washburn defensive end Akhmad Abdul-Razzaq sealed the Ichabods victory. Washburn head coach Craig Schurig said that while bad weather can make it difficult to evaluate how the team is progressing, it is hard to evaluate the team simply because they have only
played two games. Washburn plays No. 8 Pittsburg State at home Saturday, Sept. 20 at 2:07 p.m. Last week, Pittsburg State beat Lindenwood, who defeated Washburn by six, 38-7. Schurig said the team is focusing on Pittsburg State and what they do now that there is two game’s worth of film on Pitt State to watch, but more so on themselves. “We feel like if we handle ourselves, we can be successful,” said Schurig. Schurig said that Pittsburg State’s domination over Lindenwood isn’t necessarily intimidating because Washburn could have put the Lindenwood game away, but they made too many mistakes. “Any team in our league, if you continue to make mistakes, they’re going to give you a battle,” said Schurig. Washburn did not play Pittsburg State in 2013.
Adam Vlach, adam. vlach@washburn.edu, is a senior English and mass media major.
MIAA Football Records *All games are conference games.
1-1 Central Missouri
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Lindenwood
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FAMILY DAY 2014 Saturday, Sept. 20
» 9 AM – 5 PM Ichabod Shop open.
Annual Family Day sale of buy one get one half price* on Washburnimprinted merchandise. Receive a free Washburn water bottle with a purchase of $75 or more. (*Good in Ichabod Shop only; half price on equal or lower price; not good with any other offers.) Info: 785.670.2665 » 10 AM – 12 PM School of Nursing
40th Anniversary Open House, McPherson Booster Room, Petro Allied Health Center. Info: 785.670.1418 » 10 AM – 12 PM Story Time and
Face Painting, Mabee Library. Info: 785.670.1550
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0-2 Northeastern State
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» 10:30 AM Family Day information
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football tailgate, north side of Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl. Students at the COACH mobile clinic will provide free health screenings for blood glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure. Info: 785.670.1418 Washburn Village 10th Anniversary Open House, Washburn Village Commons. Info: 785.670.1076
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Central Oklahoma
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Missouri Western
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Inflatable and carnival games, Memorial Union lawn.
» 11 AM – 1:45 PM
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» 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
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» 1 PM – 4 PM
Pre-game show, Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl.
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Football, Ichabods vs. Pittsburg State University Gorillas, Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl. The Washburn Family of the Year will be recognized at halftime. Info and tickets: 785.670.BODS or order tickets at wutickets.com
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Late nights demanding on students Anzhelika Tolstikhina Washburn Review
“I’m so tired,” rings out the voice of Tae Yoo, a biochemistry major. It is almost 3 in the morning and the library is relatively empty. Yoo and his friends from the study group have been preparing for the calculus test the following morning for a few hours now and about to call it a night. A couple hours ago, though, the Washburn library was filled with Ichabods looking down into their books trying to integrate as much information as they could. As shocking as it is sometimes to realize, time flies year after year, and here we are, Washburn students who made it through the first month and are approaching their first exams along with midterms a week later. Although a university such as Washburn represents a great diversity of students and majors, there is one factor that unites mostly all of us. What is it? Yes, good old sleep deprivation. Everyone knows that courses get more demanding with each year of college. Freshmen students immediately start to feel the difference in intensity of universitylevel classes versus the high school ones. After just a semester, freshmen realize that the sweet and sugar days they had before have gone into oblivion and all they can do is to adjust to a tough schedule. So many of us, in the end, find ourselves in that library late at night staring at the book with eyes half open. Although it can be effective, does it actually benefit us long-term? Let’s think about it. Personally, I understand the idea
of determining one’s sleep time as part of time management, but the school pressure that creates stressful conditions, deadlines and Mabee Library that is open 24 hours most of the week, made me rethink the issue and rather work with the system. Before anything, students should highly consider some techniques in order to escape the awful misery of being sleep deprived as a sacrifice for good grades. I hope that everyone already knows that a successful performance can be accomplished without a need for cramming during the night before the test. Some of those techniques have been suggested by Harvard Medical School in their article “Learning by degrees.” The author introduces the associate professor of urological surgery B. Price Kerfoot who has invented a scheme called “spaced education,” which the professor explains as a method of presenting and repeating information over intervals of time that increases the uptake of knowledge. “And it is encoded in ways that cause it to be preferentially retained,” Kerfoot said. So instead of memorizing the entire periodic table, why not learn it in parts? The other useful principle that Kerfoot has invented along with the “spaced education” was a “testing effect” which talks about the benefits of presenting information in a “test” format. “When you present information in a “test” format, rather than just reading it, long-term retention is dramatically improved,” said Kerfoot. “College students are among the
most sleep-deprived people in the country,” says Brown University health promotion site. Right after the statement, the website goes on to detail that most students need to rest eight hours every day because the deep sleep in the early period of the night and dream sleep that occurs toward the end of the night are both crucial aspects for the learning process. The university explains that the information learned by an individual during sleeping time only gets stored in short-term memory. Later on, the person needs to relearn the material. Another extremely helpful method is to study before going to bed. Paul Wagner, the physiology professor at Washburn, explained the Photo by Azhelika Tolistikhina pathway of incoming information STUDENTS STUDY LATE: Biochemistry and nursing students preon its way to get stored in long-term paring for their first tests. They are running out of energy at 4 a.m. memory. play a significant role in helping The memories are first put in the you on the test. The individual hippocampus, the horseshoe shaped can purposefully create those area in the brain that redistributes associations when having difficulty them to another brain region called recalling new material by simply neurocortex, where, memories recalling the associations that have remain. This process occurs when been linked to them. In other words, the individual reaches stage 3 deep anyone can track their mental path. sleep. So, the information that As it was mentioned above, enters our memory right before an educational institution like sleep has a great chance to stick with Washburn contains the great us for a long time. diversity of people with different Among many more methods, ways of living, thinking and the other crucial one is creating accomplishing their goals. It is not associations. Students might find necessary to convince anyone to that intentional associations help change their study habits as long retain information. We make as they feel comfortable with their associations between almost choice. everything, such as the materials we In the end, we don’t want sleep Anzhelika Tolstikhina, are studying and the people in our deprivation to become a health study group or the environment we consequence, which will ruin all the a n z h e l i k a . t o l s t i k h i n a @ are in. sacrifices and hard work that was washburn.edu, is a sophomore nursing major. So, changing up the routine might done.
was terminated (the Ravens have also since offered refunds for Ray Rice jerseys purchased by fans) and he was suspended indefinitely by the NFL. After the second video came out. Why did the second video even need to come out for these measures to be taken? What did they think an incredibly muscular professional football player punching and knocking out a 100 pound woman would look like? Here’s something to help put how seriously the NFL took this episode of extreme domestic violence: Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe was charged with possession of marijuana. He was suspended for one game. Ray Rice threw an MMA-style punch at a woman and dropped her and was suspended two games. The NFL (supposedly) had not seen the video of the punch, but they did know that Rice struck his fiancé hard enough to knock her out and still proceeded to give him a two game suspension – hardly more than that given to someone for smoking a bit of pot
on a bye week. Don’t get me wrong, both are offenses and should not be taken lightly, but I feel one of those situations seems like it might be a little more severe than the other. Right now the question being asked is, had Roger Goodell seen the video from inside the elevator before it came out to the public and done nothing about it? I think a better question is, does it matter? He already knew about the punch, or “strike” as it has been called, and that it was a knockout hit. Was that not enough to impose serious sanctions on Rice immediately? A detailing and admission of the crime wasn’t enough – he had to see video evidence before taking appropriate actions? There is only one answer to this, as I see it, and I feel it is pretty obvious, considering this is a combination of business and professional sports. Yep. Money. In fact, Janay Palmer is referred to as Rice’s “then-fiancé” because
NFL presented with an opportunity to stand against abuse Adam Vlach
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Ray Rice wasn’t fired because he punched his fiancé in the face. Ray Rice was fired because a video of Ray Rice punching his fiancé in the face came out. The NFL, and pretty much the world, already knew that the NFL running back had “hit” his thenfiancé in an elevator and had to drag her unconscious body out of it. All that had been released to the public was the surveillance video outside the elevator depicting Rice dragging the body out. The public, and supposedly the NFL including its commissioner, Roger Goodell, had not seen the surveillance from inside the elevator. After this first video came out, Rice was suspended for two games. Now the second video has come out – the video from inside the elevator capturing what is almost inarguably an intentional knockout punch, from a pro football player to a woman’s head. Now, after this second video was released, Rice’s contract with the Baltimore Ravens
she’s not his fiancé anymore. She married him. She married him after he knocked her out. Perhaps I’m cynical, but all I can think is: “money.” With domestic violence being as terrible in nature as it is, why don’t all cases get this much publicity? Is it because Ray Rice is somewhat of a celebrity? Well, yes. There are pictures on the internet of children under 10 wearing Ray Rice jerseys (before this incident). Professional athletes have huge influence, particularly in America. And that includes kids, who look up to these men and women. And eight or nine years old is old enough to understand what it means for a man to punch and knock out a woman and not be punished for it. This is a prime opportunity for America to set an example for one of its biggest audiences as to what happens to those who abuse women. Ray Rice is not the multi-billion dollar industry that is pro football. There will not
be an economic collapse if he is permanently banned. Anything other than that will just be giving him a vacation to enjoy his millions of dollars until he can come back and make more.
Adam Vlach, adam.vlach@ washburn.edu, is a senior English and mass media major.
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Open Book
Original Student Written Play Readings
Three New Plays by student playwrights:
Cal Phoenix - Austin Swisher - Kerry Wright
September 19 & 20 at 7:30 PM September 21 at 2:00 PM - 2014 Andrew J. & Georgia Neese Gray Theatre—Garvey Fine Arts Center
Free Admission Donations to Washburn Players welcome Plays contain adult content and language
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Local band awaits first professionally recorded EP album Fatima Oubaid
Soundgarden songs and met a bunch For Mark Feuerborn, Discovery of other Academy was more than just a musicians boarding school. It was a place who had where he was able to take his music brought talent to another more serious level. their own Feuerborn started playing basic guitars. As instruments such as the harmonica Feuerborn and trumpet in elementary school. k e p t During his middle school days he practicing added drums to the mix. Though he he started admits he’s not much of a drummer playing a Photo courtesy of Mark Feuerborn now, Feuerborn says it helped WAITING ON THE RELEASE: Band members Kollin Cederberg (multi-instrumentalist), Mark bunch of him learn how to keep tempo and Feuerborn (multi-instrumentalist, vocalist) and Ethan Biron (drummer) await the arrival of their first d i f f e r e n t rhythm. professionally recorded EP album. Feuerborn has worked on this project for almost five years before types of music By his sophomore year of high and started getting picked up by a studio. school him and a couple of his composing friends got together and played to get more serious with his music. Biron wanted to do more with his music again. around with guitars and drums in His friends’ music interests and drumming talents they got together “I think it’s thanks to the Feuerborn’s basement and formed lack of motivation led to their and practiced a couple times. people that I met there [Discovery separation. They left the group But before they could really get Academy] that I was able to get a band calling themselves, Feuer. Shortly after, Feuerborn wanted leaving Feuerborn to make music into anything serious, Feuerborn serious with my work,” said on his own. He changed was sent to a boarding school in Feuerborn. “I graduated from that the name of the band and Utah putting things on hold. boarding school and was able to started composing music While at boarding school, come back to Kansas. The school through a synthesizer. Feuerborn started getting more into was in Utah so I met a lot of Feuerborn eventually being a multi-instrumentalist. different people from all over the met Ethan Biron and “I picked up a guitar with four country who helped me get serious through mutual friends strings on it, two of them had with my music.” they started hanging out snapped off, that was left behind by Though Feuerborn never saw more. After learning a previous student,” said Feuerborn. most of the people he practiced “I started playing around with it and with at Discovery Academy again HELLO AGAIN: Buyer hadn’t really played with a guitar because they lived in other states, before that. There wasn’t anything one happened to also be from Beware band is releasing to play your own music on because their first EP album, “Hello you weren’t allowed to bring any Kansas. Kollin Cederberg was one Again” later this winter. of that stuff. If you wanted to hear of the people Feuerborn practiced The band is currently anything you liked you had to play with and kept practicing with upon returning back home. recording their songs at it yourself.” “I would roadtrip down to Cypher Studios in Kansas That’s what Feuerborn did. He Wichita to practice with Kollin,” learned how to play a bunch of said Feuerborn. “I would be on Photo courtesy of Mark Feuerborn City.
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guitar and he would be on bass. Then I finally met up with Ethan again and so the three of us became the band.” Buyer Beware managed to record nine songs independently before being picked up by a studio. “We actually managed to put out an EP called ‘Reason to Fall’ and that was a home recording,” said Feuerborn. “That was a really big step for us.” The band is currently recording their first professionally recorded EP album at Cypher Studios in Kansas City. “I never really dreamed of being a big time band when I was younger,” said Feuerborn. “I never really thought I was going to be one of those people that was on stage. I always thought that I would be the behind-the-scenes person. As I worked with my friends I felt more like I wanted to take it more seriously. As soon as I started playing stuff I knew it was what I wanted to do. I didn’t want to sit in an orchestra and be one out of hundreds, I wanted to be one of four.” Look for Buyer Beware’s EP album “Hello Again,” which will be releasing later this December. To see more about the band or listen to their work go to www. buyerbewareband.wix.com/ buyerbeware. Fatima Oubaid, fatima.oubaid@ washburn.edu, is a senior psychology and mass media major.
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off in Topeka The Kansas Historical Society is hosting two exhibits to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month as well as activities for Diá de los Muertos. The Continuing the Tradition: Mexican American Folk Arts exhibit will showcase folk art that Mexican immigrants brought to Kansas, such as crocheted flowers and textiles. A Día de los Muertos exhibit will feature handmade objects from Topeka and Mexico, made with traditional Aztec symbols like skeletons and skulls. Other events planned in
celebration of Día de los Muertos include a Molé cooking class, Fiesta de arte y Calaveras (Fiesta of art and skulls) and the Hermosos Huesos (Beautiful Bones) exhibit. The Mulvane Art Museum is the first in the country to show the Hermosos Huesos collection; on display Oct. 31 to Dec. 15. The exhibit features 13 costumed figurines from mixedmedia artist Wayne Hilton, inspired by Mexican cartoonist illustrator José Guadalupe Posada and his most famous creation, La Calavera Catrina (Elegant Skull.) Día de los Muertos is
traditionally celebrated Nov. 1 and 2, and is a fusion of both old and new worlds. The holiday celebrates life by remembering those who have passed away. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. A list of other events commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month and Día de los Muertos can be found at www.visittopeka. com/events/ddlm.
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Today’s post is about getting involved. Here are five major reasons to get involved with your campus:
1. Involvement Provides Experience in Teamwork and Leadership
This is the most fundamental reason you should get involved in college, especially if you were not as involved in previous school years. Participating in campus
activities and organizations will help you to develop some very critical skills for the professional world. When the time comes for you to enter that world, the ability to work well on a team will be essential. Getting involved will get you to practice these abilities early. Through participating in an organization you will also develop better communication and interpersonal skills. You may even work your way up to a position of leadership.
2. Involvement Can Help You Earn and Maintain Scholarships
Many scholarships like to know how their applicants and awardees invest their time. They like to know that the award is going to a dedicated person who works hard and has a heart for their community. If you are investing in your community and your campus, you are likely to be considered a good candidate. Some scholarships will require you
organizations, you meet people – lots of people! You may even meet people that you wouldn’t consider getting to know otherwise. Getting involved can broaden your horizons and give you experience in working with people of all types. That is an extremely important skill to have in the professional world, by the way. And hey, you just might make some new friends at the same time!
to volunteer and do extra service projects. Washburn has some great opportunities for involvement in the community that covers multiple fields.
3 . Involvement with Campus Activities and Organizations Looks Good on Your Resume
Don’t forget to mention the different organizations and activities you take part in on your resume! Being an involved student can give your resume some extra pizazz. As participating in a campus organization can teach you skills in leadership and team work (as well as communication and community connections), employers will look for your areas of
5. You Make Professional Connections in Your Community by Getting Involved
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involvement and will likely bring it up in your interview. Your involvement on campus counts as professional experience too. So be sure to emphasize it and use it to make yourself stand out.
4. Meet More People by Getting Involved and Participating
This one is a given. By participating in campus and community activities and
Lastly, getting involved in activities and organizations is the easiest way to make professional connections in your immediate area. Your campus community and the community surrounding it make up your first professional playground. Explore! Volunteer for something that’s a bit out of your comfort zone. Do it for the experience. Those first professional connections will act as your foundation for future careers and success. Get involved and get that experience early.
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.
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‘Orange is the New Black’ season two locks in viewers’ attention Cindy Rose
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I reviewed the first season of Orange is the New Black a few months ago and waited impatiently for season two to roll around. When it did, in June, I watched the whole thing in two weekends. I had too much homework or might have polished it off in one. Season one had ended with Piper, played by Taylor Schilling, taking her fear and frustration out on Pennsatucky (Taryn Manning) by beating the brains out of her so bad that I wondered if Pennsatucky was squished dead. It may not have been graphic but the sound effects were enough to make you wonder. Pennsatucky is such an unsympathetic character for so many reasons, not to mention her nasty black tweaker’s teeth—that I guiltily hoped we would never see her character again. Spoiler alert—
we do. In the second season Piper has to pay for what she has done and we see her going to a maximum security prison? But what happens to the prison and all characters from the first season? Of course, somehow she makes it back there, but things have changed dramatically. Season two continues with the backstories of some of the characters, but not on the ousted chef Red, played by Kate Mulgrew, who had one of the most interesting backstories in season one. But the series doesn’t disappoint and and new characters come in. The new main character, Vee, played by Lorraine Toussaint is
more than twice the villain Red ever hoped to be. She is the new smuggler of illegal goods, and
contraband coming into the prison, because Vee is so sinister and has no conscience. Even her backstory gives you no empathy for her character. She is simply an evil person. She takes the place of both Pennsatucky and Red, who have been reduced to no longer scary people. The whole s e a s o n has Piper maintaining a Photo courtesy of Vibe.com new attitude where she deals drugs—something Red it appears that the realization of would never do. I found myself her own brutality and prison life wishing Red were back to her has saddened her even more and post as chef, running the prison hardened her disposition. She keeps and being the supply chain for the more to herself. Her backstory with
boyfriend Larry (Jason Biggs) takes a new twist as he gets involved with Piper’s married best friend Polly (Maria Dizzia). Jenji Cohan, the creator of the show, also created Showtime’s “Weeds,” and seems to have the Midas touch. “Orange” is the most watched series on Netflix and has been nominated for multiple Emmys this year. Among the nominations is “Most Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy” for Shilling. Season three is slated for next year but no release date has been given yet. Rumors are that Mary Steenburgen is joining the cast.
Cindy Rose, cynthia.rose@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.
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September 17, 2014
Apple releases new product information like clockwork Ivan Moya
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At first I thought I was watching a Mercedes-Benz commercial. The subject of the video spun ever so slowly in a white background; further juxtaposing the remarkable sparkle of the product. The camera zooms in and focuses on the fine detail of the product. Incased in a sapphire glass, the video promised to revolutionize the technological industry. But it will not sacrifice style to do so. Have no fear; the consumer can still claim a sense of individuality with their 18-plus designs; each one promising to be as efficient as the last. Alas, I wasn’t watching a car commercial; What I had witnessed on my computer monitor was the introduction to the new Apple
Watch. Apple expects to launch the new Apple Watch (not iWatch) early next year. This is months after the loyal ‘Applelites’ are able to adjust to their new iPhone 6s. The watch will be the first entirely new product launch from Apple since the introduction of the iPad back in 2009. It is expected to create new competition with mobile markets already making watches (i.e Samsung) as well as traditional watch companies (Fossil). With the watch technology market already existing, Apple took their time to expand its user base. So what exactly makes it different than or similar to other “smart watches?” The watch’s biggest technological push is its ability to consolidate purchases. Much like the Google Wallet, the Apple Pay system will be introduced to the new iPhone 6 and Apple watch. Users will be able to attach their credit card information to the devices for online purchases and for those that can use a swipe function at stores. The Apple Pay system also gives the users
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Race Against Time: Apple announced recently that it will be releasing a new watch early next year. The watch will have a touch screen and come in many different colors and two sizes. The watch will be competing against other “smart” watches. cancellation options outside of the device in case it is ever stolen. What Apple will do differently than the other smart watches is its use of App Store. Apple will launch its own developer platform called WatchKit and the company hopes that developers will jump on board. The prospect looks high as companies like Facebook, Twitter and BMW have already agreed
to launch their own unique Apple watch apps. The layout of the apps will be different in the watch as well. The apps will use a scrolling method and appear as tiny circles on the watch’s screen. A deciding factor for consumers will be the watch’s overall design. The Apple Watch introduces a ‘digital crown’ that combines the home button and selection scroll
into one unitary system. The retina display of the watch promises to create a crisp display but whether that can rival the Samsung Gear-S’ curved screen remains to be answered. The same can be said about the new S1 processor created specifically for the Apple Watch. However, a lot can be praised about the new charging method for the Apple Watch. The watch is charged with a magnetic cord similar to the chargers that the new Mac Book Pros have. The circular part of the charger will lay flat on the bottom part of the phone without any need to input a part anywhere. The Apple Watch product will also come in different sizes and with different bracelet options too choose from. It still seems too early to determine how Samsung and Apple will fare with the launch, but the Apple Watch does offer exciting reasons to attract new customers or at the very least keep their unquestioning consumers happily dancing to the beat of the new watch. Ivan Moya, ivan.moya@ washburn.edu, is a senior political science and mass media major.
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