Washburn Review: November 7, 2018 -Issue 11

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2018 Gubernatorial Election, close race between candidates Charles Rankin Washburn Review charles.rankin@washburn.edu

After months of campaigning, the 2018 midterm election is over. After very close polling throughout both races, Laura Kelly has been elected governor of Kansas and Steve Watkins will be the next member of United States Congress representing the 2nd District of Kansas.

Kansas reflects much of the environment of the nation. According to Bob Beatty, chair of the political science department at Washburn, this election, in many instances is about Donald Trump. Exit polling by CNN shows that two-thirds of those voting in a congressional race in the United States are using their vote to say something about the president.

“Trump is essentially on the ballot, but not everywhere,” Beatty said. “Kansas has become the epicenter of that battle, for two reasons. One is there are two districts here that [are] in play for the House. And then Kobach, who’s running for governor, is one of the closest Trump allies in the nation who’s not actually in the White House.”

Beatty said that this Trump-centered election is especially evident in Topeka. Since the president visited the capital city to campaign for Watkins and Kobach. There are many TV ads focusing on the alignment, including a Kobach ad that shows the president endorsing the candidate at the Expocentre.

Beatty said that another indicator of this is Kansas’ 3rd District, where early indicators

show will elect a Democrat, Sharice Davis.

“Even though it’s a Republican district, they’re moderate Republicans,” Beatty said.

“It’s looking like they don’t like Trump.”

Beatty said that it is looking like a new geographic split is happening in Kansas.

“The west is going to go Republican,” Beatty said. “[The] Kansas City area, [it] looks like, if things go the way the polls show, they are going to take a stance against Trump and the 2nd’s a battleground.”

Beatty said that the divide this time around in Kansas means that the election needs to be looked at on two levels.

“There’s Trump writ-large, and there’s Kansas,” Beatty said. “And it is even possible anymore to characterize the entire state.

What we may see on election night is Shawnee County, Johnson County [and] Douglas County taking a stance, saying no to Trump and the rest of state; all of western Kansas, Wichita saying [yes].”

Beatty said that this split almost mirrors the rest of the nation.

“The divide of the nation is playing out here, possibly,” Beatty said.

Much of this division has changed now that Kelly has won.

“On the other hand if Laura Kelly wins the governorship, that [divide] played out, but in order for her to win, a fair number of Republicans are going have to say no,” Beatty said.

“Whatever happens, that could be the really interesting thing.”

SEE 2018 GUBERNATORIAL ON PAGE 3

photo by Charles Rankin

Kelly for the win: Laura Kelly greets her supporters after winning the governor’s race at the Downtown Ramada Inn Topeka. Kelly defeated Republican candidate Kris Kobach in a hotly contested election.

President Trump wants to end birthright citizenship DeyJa Cardenas

Washburn Review deyja.cardenas@washburn.edu

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Border control: A migrant caravan is headed for the southern U.S. border. The caravan has posed a bipartisan issue for U.S. citizens.

Trump sends troops to the border wall

Matt Self Washburn Review matt.self@washburn.edu

A caravan comprised of a variety of people from South America is heading for the southern U.S. border at a slow but deliberate pace.

The situation has caused a great deal of concern from both Republican and Democratic voters.

The caravan began its march in San Pedro Sula in Honduras with a relatively small group of 160 locals who began the long trek north Oct. 12. More people joined the caravan until their numbers swelled to well over 7,000 migrants. The migrants are fleeing from violence, corruption and poverty in their home nations. According to many of the migrants in the caravan, no one person is responsible for getting the movement started.

Rather it was created by groups of locals who decided that they could no longer live in their current circumstances.

Both the Republican and Democratic parties in the U.S. are concerned by this march.

This event takes place just before the 2018 midterm elections, and Trump’s reactions have created issues on both sides. Both the Democratic and Republican parties have flung their fair share of accusations at one another in recent weeks as they attempt to use this event to sway voters to their side.

President Trump gave a speech Nov. 1 to address the issue of the migrant caravan and how it would affect the American people. In his opening statements, he stressed that the migrant caravan would be a burden to the United States, should it successfully cross the border. Trump also called it a blow to immigrants who have gone through the arduous SEE TRUMP ON PAGE 2

President Trump, who once presented his passion to uphold the U.S. Constitution Second Amendment by upholding gun rights to Americans, is now fighting to reconstruct the 14th Amendment itself. Initially, birthright citizenship is a legal right to citizenship for all children born in a country’s territory, regardless if the child’s parents are documented or not, according to the 14th Amendment.

This idea is absolute sanctuary for parents who are from other countries who will travel so far to get to America, carrying a baby, just to have their child born in America in hopes that their child will grow to make a better life for themselves and their family.

“We’re the only country in the world where a person comes in, has a baby, and the baby is essentially a citizen of the United States for 85 years with all of those benefits,” Trump said. “It’s ridiculous. It’s ridiculous. And it has to end.”

However, that is untrue. As of 2015, there are over 30 countries around the world that decree some form of lawful birthright citizenship to those born on their country’s territory.

There are over eight names in congress around the U.S. who have clearly stated that they support President Trump’s hope to

end birthright citizenship, including Donald Trump. However, it is nearly to impossible to modify any part of the U.S. Constitution, let alone erase an entire amendment, as these are the laws that were stated by the founding fathers of United States. President Trump will continue to try, as he believes that he is capable to pass his proposed executive order. It is a slim chance that this order will be passed as stated above, this diminishes the rightful laws that our constitution grants. America’s founding fathers stood with a belief that will be close to impossible to legally abolish.

In fact, in the year 1898, the courts were in a battle with a Chinese immigrant who had traveled abroad and was denied re-entry.

Wong Kim Ark fought back and won with a majority vote of 6-2.

The courts decided that “the amendment, in clear words and in manifest intent, includes the children born within the territory of the United States of all other persons, of whatever race or color, domiciled within the United States.”

According to NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll released in Sept. 2017, only 30 percent of Americans who were surveyed agreed with Trump’s idea to take away the birthright citizenship, and the chances remain slim.

Currently, what is known is that those who are already living their lives as Americans would not be stripped of their existing citizen-

ship as they were merely mentioned, and not the focus of concern.

The p r e s i d e n t ’s main concern seems to be targeted toward the citizenship of the unborn babies that will be photo courtesy of Pexels born upon undocumented Welcome home: President parents. The Trump questions the validity of the 14th Amendment. Soon president has babies born on U.S. soil may not struck fear in be considered U.S. citizens. the hearts and minds of many, and the past incidents regarding this similar act should uphold as a hopeful looking glass that, with hope, Americans will stick to the amendments set by the founding fathers of America, holding on to their wishes to keep America a sanctioned land.

Melissa Tovar, co-founder of Sigma Lambda Gamma of Washburn, said she was angry when she heard that the administration wants to take away her birth right as a citizen.

SEE PRESIDENT ON PAGE 3

Ichabod Senior Day brings high schoolers out for a tour Matt Self Washburn Review matt.self@washburn.edu

Washburn hosts a variety of activities and events to inspire and attract future attendees to our prestigious university. One such event, Ichabod Senior Days, gives high school seniors an opportunity to explore Washburn’s campus and meet some of the faculty and staff at Washburn. The high school students are given a lot of information concerning what it’s like to live on Washburn’s campus, how to pay for college and what sorts of programs Washburn offers.

Last Friday, a group of 73 high school students arrived on campus to get a taste for what Washburn’s campus and classes were like. They were from high schools from all over Kansas and they all shared a strong interest in attending Washburn the following year.

The schedule for the day began with a meet and greet for the high school students at 8:30

photo courtesy of Washburn University Marketing

Heading to WU: Seventy-three high schoolers visit Washburn’s campus to explore college opportunities.

Annalise Johansen held a sign showing her Washburn pride

to 9:15 a.m. which was quickly followed by a general welcome ceremony. Afterwards, the students played a Kahoot game featuring

Washburn trivia from 9:30 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. and were given the option of either attending a History 100 class under Dr. Silvestri or SEE ICHABOD ON PAGE 8

Safe Sleep

Banned Books

Camp War Eagle

Student Athlete

Topeka community brings awareness to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and provides resources for soon-to-be families.

A new course about banned books and censorship is one of many courses that have been added for Themester 2019.

Camp War Eagle is in need of students who want to get paid to help with a Christian sports camp in Rogers, Arizona.

See behind the scenes of student athletes volleyball player, Shayla Conner and basketball player, Nicole Murugarren.

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Trump sends troops to border STORY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 process of becoming citizens legally.

“Illegal immigration hurts American workers, burdens American taxpayers, undermines public safety and places enormous strain on our local schools, hospitals and communities in general, taking precious resources away from the poorest Americans who need them most. Illegal immigration costs our country billions and billions of dollars a year,” President Trump said. “Mass uncontrolled immigration is especially unfair to the many wonderful, law-abiding immigrants already living here who followed the rules and waited their turn. Some have been waiting for many years, some have been waiting for a long time, they’ve done everything perfectly.”

Over 7,000 active duty troops have been deployed at the border in the states of Texas, Arizona and California to prevent the migrant caravan from crossing into the U.S. They are meant to act as a supplementary force to the Border Patrol Agents who are thinly stretched in protecting the border.

Army units are mostly assisting in the form of transportation for the Border Patrol Agents and by helping them erect barricades and temporary housing centers. The troops that have been sent to the border contain military police, military engineers, medical personnel and more. These units will be armed but will also have non-lethal weapons should they encounter any conflict with the caravan.

The migrant caravan is still hundreds of miles from the border, only recently arriving at Mexico City. The government of Mexico has offered to grant asylum to any immigrants who remain in the country. Around 1,700 immigrants have accepted Mexico’s deal while the remainder are determined

to continue their journey to the southern border of the U.S. There have been many clashes between the Mexican police and the migrant caravan, such as when the caravan crossed Mexico’s southPhoto courtesy of flicker.com ern border. Hundreds of migrants clashed with Border security: A migrant caravan is on its way to the southern border. Over 7,000 active duty troops were deMexico’s police in a ployed. brutal meeting that left of what thousands of illegal migrants entering the country one migrant dead, supposedly by a rubber bullet fired by would have on our economy.

Mexican police.

Concerned citizens such as Charlee Bonczkowski, presiJackson Woods, president of the College Democrats on dent of the College Republicans on campus, believes that the campus, is of the opinion that sending troops to the border is caravan poses a danger to the country. a waste of funds and is of questionable legality.

“We need a stronger border and I think it is worth it to put “There are better ways to respond to events like this than more money into its protection. Illegal immigration hurts our a costly military operation, given the possibility of ‘mission economy as we have to take care of them through our welfare creep,’” said Woods. “Steps like these respond to the short- programs. If they were to come here legally then they could term symptoms and not the long-term causes of people com- earn their right to be a citizen,” Bonczkowski said. “It’s not ing to the United States- if this administration wants less peo- just a Republican issue, there are many Democrats I’ve spople to try and come to the U.S. we need to make other places ken with who think it’s an important issue. I think that we better.” will see more Democrats voting for Republican candidates as Woods is afraid that sending the military will only inflate they’re against illegal immigration.” the issue and is largely unnecessary, a fear that many other The migrant caravan is not expected to reach the southern Americans hold in the days preceding the midterms. Oth- U.S. border for at least another two months, which will leave ers support the president’s move to defend the border just as the situation up to debate between the concerned citizens of they are concerned for their own livelihoods and the impact our nation.

Washburn Pitch Competition open to everyone on campus

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Rocky Horror Picture Show in the Union

7:30 p.m., Nov. 7 at Washburn University in the Union Underground. Queers Muniz and Allies will be showing “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Feel free to bring a Alicia Washburn Review chair, a pillow or a blanket with you to this event. alicia.muniz@washburn.edu

Topeka Veteran’s Parade 2018

11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 10 in downtown Topeka. Bring your clique and march in the Topeka Veteran’s Parade. Decorate your float or parade entry in Patriotic red, white and blue colors. This event is organized by a volunteer committee who are committed to the City of Topeka and supporting our local veterans. The parade is produced in part by Buzz Events.

FUNdraiser for the Theatre Department

7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 10. at the Vinewood, 2848 SE 29th St. Director Eddie Cheek is looking for backers for his new movie, “The Zombie was an Alien” so he throws a Hollywood gala, but then there is a murder. Come and join the theatre department for wine, hors d’oeuvres and mystery. You are encouraged to wear your finest red carpet costume to play this game. Can you figure out who is the murderer? This event is a fundraiser for the theatre department students. Tickets are $50.

An Evening with Kevin Hines

7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 13 at Topeka Performing Arts Center. The “Suicide: Talk about it. Save a life” initiative presents Kevin Hines, Golden Gate Bridge jump survivor. This special event is free and open to the public. More than 2,000 people have attempted to take their own lives by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge.

Only 26 have survived. Kevin Hines is one of them.

Mabee Library Book Club

4 p.m., Nov. 14 at Mabee Library. This month’s book is “Full Planet, Empty Plates” by Lester Brown. 10 copies are available at Mabee Library’s Welcome Desk. First come, first served. Snacks will be served.

Nall Speak Off Competition

6:30 p.m., Nov. 14 at Henderson Learning Resources Center. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to the Department of Communication by calling ext. 2236.

The School of Business Pitch Competition, held by entrepreneurship and business professor David Price, is an annual event that gives students a chance at winning a cash prize for delivering an impressive business pitch. Price is the coordinator, along with Hailey Handy, and the sign ups were submitted Friday, Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. The knockout round of the competition will be this Thursday, Nov. 8 from 1 p.m to 3 p.m.

The winners of this knock-out round will graphic by Joelle Conway compete in the finals round the following at 7 p.m Thursday, Nov. 15 in the Bradbury Pitch prize: $25,000 is up for grabs. The sign ups were due Thompson Alumni Center. The winners will Nov. 2. be competing for a piece of a cash prize tofaculty of Washburn University and Washburn taling $25,000. The money was donated by Tech. The winners of the knockout round will Go Topeka.

“The Pitch competition is something that I be announced at roughly 3 p.m., depending on have witnessed last year,” said sophomore En- how long it takes to get through everyone. The glish major Angela Gray. “I didn’t participate, top competitors from each room will advance but the fact that this is even happening is great. to the final as well as a wild card choice. These Since being in college is tough on students and five students or groups will compete in the finals faculty, the opportunity to win $25,000 is some- Nov. 15.

“This is an amazing opportunity for many stuthing that a lot of people want.” dents, especially those who are paying for their The knockout round will be held Nov. 8 in classes themselves without financial aid,” said four different rooms of the Memorial Union: Spanish major Brian Sazo. “It is something that Washburn A/B, the Kansas room and the Shawcan help relieve the burden and stress that comes nee room. It has been arranged this way because with going through college on your own.” the competition is open to both students and

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President Trump wants to end birthright citizenship photo by Charles Rankin

Ichabods go blue: Students from Washburn attended the Laura Kelly watch party to throw their support behind the candidate. These Ichabods were overjoyed when news came in that their candidate had won the election.

2018 Gubernatorial Election

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Washburn students were in full support of the candidates during this election cycle, some going so far as attending watch parties with the candidates as results came in. Two such students were mass media juniors Erasmo Nunez and Bayley Baker, who were in attendance at the Laura Kelly watch party at the Downtown Ramada in Topeka.

“I am in to see how this whole process works and what the overall message will be if she wins or even if she loses,” Nunez said.

Nunez, who voted for Kelly, said that his vote was for a change in Kansas.

“I voted for her because I think there needs to be change from the top down,” Nunez said. “I feel like she is the right person to do that, especially being able to reach across the aisle.”

Nunez also said that Kelly’s more moderate political leanings pushed him to vote for her, as he understands that not everyone agrees with each other on every topic.

“I think that is very attractive to individuals who see how the political process works but also to those individuals who [historically] voted Republican,” Nunez said. “I feel that there’s a lot of common ground between me and people who I haven’t always been able to agree with.”

For Baker, it wasn’t a question who she was going to be voting for.

“I voted for Laura Kelly because I’m a Democrat and I am avidly against Kris Kobach,” Baker said. “I stand by Laura Kelly as a Democratic woman and I believe it is time to have a Democratic governor in the state of Kansas following the disastrous governorship of Sam Brownback.”

While she was hopeful for the outcome to go Kelly’s way, Baker said that she was nervous about the outcome.

“I have faith that she will win and that the people of Kansas will understand that Kris Kobach is not the right choice for our state,” Baker said. “Regardless of Democrat or Republican party affiliation, I think just on a human level a lot of people realize that he’s not the best choice for our state so I hope to see her win tonight.”

On a national landscape, control of both houses of U.S. Congress is up for grabs, with the real battle being a fierce one that went down to the wire in the House of Representatives. Democrats will take control of the House for the first time since 2010, which means they will be able to decide who becomes the next speaker. Most assume that Nancy Pelosi, who held the position from 2007-2011, will hold the gavel once again.

The Senate on the other hand will remain in the control of the Republicans, who have held power in that chamber since the 2014 midterm elections.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “I come from a single mother undocumented citizen of six children. What was shocking to me as a person is how we treat undocumented citizens in a way we dehumanize them,” Tovar said. “My mom left her family, friends and education behind in order to give me a better life. She didn’t come to the United States to have a child so that she could get legal status.”

Tovar explained that there are many obstacles that her mother had to face before she could consider petitioning for her to gain status.

“My mother has been in the United States for 22 years and the only criminal record she has had was a seat belt violation, that enough was to have her picked up and almost deported. The amount of fear, time, money and resources it took to get her out of our situation was something that no family should have to face alone,” Tovar said. “Having this news was something that would change not only her future but mine as well. It will impact a family who is hardworking with the dreams to continue with higher education who is wanting to create a change in society. I am a proud daughter of an undocumented citizen and I am proud to advocate our story and our rights.”

In the year 1964, Nicolas Cardenas-Bonuelos ventured to America, astray from his hometown and family in Zaccatecas, Mexico at the age of 19, with only 5 pesos in his pocket. A few years later, he fell in love, started his family and planted his roots in the heart of Denver, Colorado. At the age of 72, 53 years after his venture, he finally became a citizen of the U.S. On Nov. 6, he placed his first vote in the state of Kansas.

Angela Marie Cardenas-Bonuelos, Nicolas Cardenas-Bonuelos’ youngest daughter, shared her experience.

“As a first generation here in the United States, I do not know how to put all my feelings and opinions in one short statement.

My first reaction would be anger, of course, because I know the trials and loss and nightmares my dad and all parents went through to get here to America to give their future generations a chance at a safer, longer, more educated and happier life,” Angela Marie Cardenas-Bonuelos said. “In the other countries our ancestors never really felt accomplished and to them, by risking their lives to come here is the greatest, most precious gift that they could ever give to us, and it is. It was for me.”

Angela Marie Cardenas-Bonuelos said that her dad wouldn’t have lived as long as he has now and she wouldn’t have the life she has.

“To take away our rights as citizens because we are born in this country is an attack on the helpless unborn children. If the problem is that we need to root out the true Americans to stay then lets begin testing all Americans by giving them all the same test that all of the immigrants must take and make all persons born here make the oath that the immigrants need to take to become citizens,” Angela Marie Cardenas-Bonuelos said. “Do not take away the babies and throw them into the darkness of despair. Do not take the women who are carrying new life within them feel as if they are wrong for doing what we, as humans, were put on this earth for, [to] reproduce. And if, indeed, America does trust in God then this injustice is not his work.”

Community celebrates safe sleep with annual baby shower Samuel Cox Washburn Review samuel.cox@washburn.edu

The Community Health Improvement Plan has identified infant mortality as a major health concern for Shawnee county. The Heartland Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Babies work group has been working on ways to help inform expecting families on safe sleep practices.

The workgroup hosted its annual Community Baby Shower for Safe Sleep for Shawnee county Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The event was at the CRC Care Center at Avondale East, 455 SE Golf Park Blvd.

Newborns sleep about 16 hours a day, usually in three to four-hour periods. Since a newborn will spend approximately 2/3 of the day sleeping, it is important to make sure they are sleeping in a way that will keep them happy and healthy.

A key talking point of the community shower was discussing the fundamental risks that could be a cause of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). About 3,400 infants die suddenly and unexpectedly each year in the U.S. Most of these deaths result from and other sleep-related causes of infant death,

such as suffocation.

According to Mayo Clinic’s official website, SIDS is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old. SIDS is sometimes known as crib death because the infants often die in their cribs. Although the cause is unknown, it appears that SIDS might be associated with defects in the portion of an infant’s brain that controls breathing and arousal from sleep.

According to a study done by the CDC, SIDS rates declined considerably from 130.3 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1990 to 38 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2016.

“Safe sleep is as easy as ABC. Always keep your sleeping baby alone, on their back and in a crib,” explains one of the speakers at the event.

The safest place for your baby to sleep is in the same room as their caregiver, but not in the same bed. Parents can always position baby’s crib next to their bed to easily maintain physical contact and encourage bonding.

Your baby should sleep alone in an empty crib, keep loose bedding, bumpers and toys out of the crib as this can increase your baby’s risk of suffocation and entrapment.

Babies should be placed on their backs to

sleep and on their tummies to play.

Babies should by placed facing alternate directions in their crib to discourage resting on the same side of their head. For example one night place your baby so their head is on the right side of the crib and the next night place baby so their head is on the left side of the crib.

Use a crib or bassinet that meets current safety standards. Avoid using sleep positioning devices because there is no evidence that these are effective and in some cases, they pose a danger to babies if they roll out of the device.

The shower was open to any famPhoto by Samuel Cox ilies in Shawnee county who have had children or are currently expect- Rock-a-bye baby: Safe sleep experts demonstrate the correct ing. Expecting parents were given way to use a sleep sack. The annual community baby shower was at Topeka’s CRC Care Center. a chance to learn more about safe Additionally this year, the Shawnee Counsleep habits and receive resources for child ty Health Department tabled at the event and care, breastfeeding plans and women, infant gave free Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acelluand children nutritional programs. lar Pertussis (Tdap) vaccinations for pregPregnant women who attended the comnant mothers and caregivers. The Tdap vacmunity shower received a free portable crib, cine protects against these three potentially diapers, sleep sack and any and all requested life-threatening bacterial diseases. sleep safe training.

Crime Report Being a class clown doesn’t always pay off 12:53 p.m. Oct. 24. A report was made from WIT. Student caused a disturbance in class and was referred to a mental health facility.

Double checking is okay

2:45 p.m. Oct. 24. A report was noted from Stoffer Science Hall. Smell of natural gas was reported inside Stoffer Hall. Fire responded along with maintenance staff and it was later determined to be backed up sewage.

Non-injury accident

4:15 p.m. Oct. 24. A non-injury accident report was placed from 1700 BLK SW Washburn Ave. Non-injury accident which involved two vehicles.

Why y’all so creepy?

12:36 a.m. Oct. 25. A report was filed from SW 20th St and SW College Ave. Assisted Topeka PD on an uncooperative subject inside a vehicle.

Why you yelling, man?

12:59 p.m. Oct. 25. A suspicious person report was issued from Lot 8. Report of a

subject yelling from a vehicle, NTL issued.

made from SW Plass Ave and SW Jewell.

I caught you, homie Traffic stop resulting in driver arrested for 5:03 p.m. Oct. 25. A non-injury accident DUI. report was made from Lot 4. Student thought Y’all really need to get your own someone hit his vehicle while he was inside. bikes Motion alarm report 11:47 a.m. Nov. 1. A theft report was noted 1:40 a.m. Oct. 26. A report was noted from from the LLC. A bicycle was reported stolen.

WIT Bldg A. Motion alarm, building secure. Missing bike, be on the look out The thief is on the loose 4:48 p.m. Nov. 1. A theft report was placed 8:53 a.m. Oct. 26. A theft report was placed from the Law School. Individual reported bike from Morgan Hall. Bicycle reported stolen missing/stolen. from the bike rack between the LLC and Thought spooky season was Memorial Union. over?

Bike thief No. 2?

11:11 p.m. Nov. 1. A fire alarm report was 10:17 a.m. Oct. 26. A theft report was filed filed from the LLC. Fire alarm went off, no from Morgan Hall. Bicycle owner reported known cause. his bike stolen from the bike rack in front of TPD coming in clutch Lincoln Hall.

2:39 a.m. Nov. 2. A report was issued from Welfare check report SW 32nd and SW Macvicar Ave. Assist TPD 1:48 a.m. Oct. 27. A welfare check report on an officer in need of assistance call on Oct. was issued from Lincoln Hall. Subject 11. reported individual intoxicated requested Class projects get more welfare check. interesting day by day Don’t be acting dumb in streets 12:40 p.m. Nov. 2. A fire alarm report was 2:42 a.m. Oct. 27. A traffic stop report was made from WIT. A fire alarm caused by a

small electric motor that overheated resulting in smoke during a class project.

Intrusion alarm

4:02 a.m. Nov. 4. An alarm report was noted from WIT Bldg A. Report of an intrusion alarm, cause unknown.

Someone doesn’t know about personal space

10:18 p.m. Nov. 4. A report was placed from Lincoln Hall. Student letting himself into other students’ rooms. Student was given lawful order to leave.

What’s that smell?

6:50 a.m. Nov. 5. A report was filed from Warehouse no. 1. Propane gas smell, TFD responded.

How am I going to drive?

3:16 p.m. Nov. 5. A theft report was issued from Lot 9. Individual reported license plate stolen.

Got beef?

4:17 p.m. Nov. 5. An assault report was made from Morgan Hall. Individual reported threats by known subject.

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DEAR SMALLS

Ask Smalls, the ‘know-it-all’ Ichabod

Dear Smalls, How can I go out with my friends without being pressured to drink alcohol?

-Rosie Dear Rosie, Get new friends.

Sometimes the truth is a harsh reality that we all need a little taste of. I’ve been in the same situation. It always seemed like we had more fun when we weren’t exactly sober. Maybe that’s not the same case, however, what you should try is standing your ground. Tell them straight up, “I’m not drinking.” You can always play the “I’ll be the designated driver and you guys can drink.” It was a legitimate reason that made sense, plus, hangovers suck.

Seriously, if your friends can’t respect your decision to stay sober, you should find friends who are going to respect your decisions.

Good luck, Smalls

Dear Smalls, Social media is taking up too much time in my life. How should I go about spending less time on Instagram and more time on homework?

-I LOVE/HATE technology Dear I LOVE/HATE technology, Delete it. Seriously, I went from Facebook famous to anonymous advice columnist.

Going cold on the web was one of the greatest decisions I have ever made. It was stressful. I reactivated on and off, but once you start to overlook the significance of likes, you start to understand the significance of life experiences and learning about yourself as opposed to what others know about you. As cliché as this sounds, it’s true.

Delete it.

Best, Smalls

Dear Smalls, Help me get over “homesickness” from living far from home.

-Dorothy from Oz Dear Dorothy from Oz, Like you, I’m a world away from home and I have yet to manage getting over being homesick. I miss my hometown every single day. Visit home as often as you can and if you’re a broke college student, try to keep yourself busy. Join as many clubs as you can, hang out with your friends when you can and study harder. Don’t resort to partying. It only makes the hangovers 50 times worse.

You can always talk to the counseling services for more in depth help. Visit Kuehne Hall, suite 200, during their hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or call 785670-3100 to speak with a counselor. They are on call 24/7.

Sincerely, Smalls

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Opinion: This year’s election Student Media is over, now let’s move on Review Editor in Chief

Charles Rankin Washburn Review charles.rankin@washburn.edu

By the time this is published, hopefully, we will know who has won the 2018 election and, boy, am I so ready for this mess to be over. We have been constantly bombarded with ads on TV, Facebook, Youtube and just about every page of every website, and it’s time for a nice break from the election cycle for at least a couple more years.

It’s time for a return to normal, to switch out of election mode and back into a mode of business as usual. We should also be reminded that business doesn’t look the same anymore. There inevitably will be people around you whose party or candidate didn’t win. You may actually be the person who had every person who you voted for lose this election.

I know, it feels awful, but remember that this isn’t the end of the world. Also, remember that this might not be the beginning of a new world either.

There will still be a lot of things to get done before this city, state, country and world is a better place after this and every other election. People hurt from the outcome will need comforted. People with a great amount of stress from the election and its results will need to have some relief. Relationships will need to be mended. Children will need to be educated about what has occurred.

We, as a society, need to come together and find commonality more than perhaps anytime in our nation’s history. I believe there are a few things that will help alleviate the mess we’ve just endured and help get us on the right track of coming together. By finding commonality in fighting for or against these things, we will come together stronger than ever.

First, let’s all agree that Bill Murray is one of the greatest American comedic actors of all time. What better way to relieve stress after this election than by sitting down with your politically diverse group of friends and watching a Bill Murray movie marathon?

You could start out somewhere early in his

career with a film like the very underrated “Meatballs,” or “Caddyshack,” work your way through the “Ghostbusters” series, watch “What About Bob” and “Groundhog Day” and finish it off with any number of Murray’s forays into Wes Anderson films.

I would recommend a dive into “The Royal Tenenbaums” or “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou,” but the choice, much like in this election, is really yours.

Second, let’s agree that pizza is the greatest unifying food there is. Pizza is great because it can include any number of toppings. If you have a friend who’s vegetarian, voila, you have veggie pizza. Know someone who will never touch a vegetable? Boom, meat lovers. Is there that special someone in your life who, for some crazy reason, likes putting a fruit that gives your mouth sores on top of their slice? It’s gross, but to each their own, slap that pineapple on there. While sitting there, enjoying your Bill Murray movie marathon with your liberal, conservative and anarchist friends, order up some pies and dig in.

Third, we can all agree that Thanksgiving comes before Christmas and after Halloween.

This decorating for the holiday season nearly two months before the actual holiday is getting to be a bit ridiculous. Next year, I feel like decorating is going to begin and Christmas music is going to start playing after the 4th of July.

Finally, and perhaps more seriously, I think we can all agree that this and every other election has gone on far too long. I think it’s time we take a page from many nations around the world and force our elections to be shorter. In Canada, for instance, the longest campaign lasted 72 days. Australian press was concerned that the nation’s prime minister might have a difficult time winning the 2016 election because the campaign would last longer than any election since the 1960 election, which was 56 days. While, yes, these examples are of elections triggered by the dissolution of parliamentary bodies, I strongly believe that every American would get behind legislation that would cause elections of less than 90 days.

WU faculty & staff work to make campus more inclusive Dear Ichabods, A recent story in the “New York Times” revealed an initiative from the Trump Administration that would, as the Times put it, “essentially eradicate federal recognition of the estimated 1.4 million Americans who have opted to recognize themselves — surgically or otherwise — as a gender other than the one they were born into.” The leaked memo from Department of Health and Human Services asserts: “Sex means a person’s status as male or female based on immutable biological traits identifiable by or before birth. The sex listed on a person’s birth certificate, as originally issued, shall constitute definitive proof of a person’s sex unless rebutted by reliable genetic evidence.” This new initiative targeting the core legal status of trans, intersex, and nonbinary citizens has generated significant alarm within the LBGTQ+ community and among their allies.

At this time of crisis, we, the undersigned, join with our fellow faculty and staff members to commit ourselves to ensuring that Washburn will continue to become a more inclusive living and learning environment. To members of the LBGTQ+ community, and to our trans, intersex and nonbinary community members in particular, we say, we have your backs.

It is clear, despite the claims in the leaked memo that the new approach is grounded in science, objective and administrable, that this new initiative flies in the face of the best current medical and biological science, psychology and social-scientific understanding of gender. Gender identity and biological sex are more fluid and complex than the limited definitions offered in the memo’s new categories. It is clear, too, that trans and intersex and non-binary people are here, that they exist and have always existed and will continue to exist. And it is clear, finally, that we have a responsibility to support this often-marginalized, too-often-abused community.

Washburn Review Corrections

Whatever federal policy decrees, Washburn University’s own official policies about diversity and non-discrimination commit us to supporting the interests of trans, intersex and nonbinary students, staff and faculty.

According to the University’s new inclusivity statement, Washburn is committed to cultivating an inclusive learning, living, and working community, including in its definition of what that diversity entails gender identity, gender expression [and] sexual orientation. Similarly, Washburn policy includes among categories explicitly protected from discrimination sex, sexual orientation, gender identity [and] genetic information.

We intend to hold firm to these commitments by the University to its diverse student population and the broader Washburn community.

We will look for ways to ensure Washburn University’s fuller and further commitment to the full range of its diverse population, including trans, intersex, and non-binary members of the community. In the meantime, we encourage Washburn students within these affected communities to contact the staff in the Office of University Diversity and Inclusion and to avail themselves of the range of resources highlighted on their website, under the LGBTQ+ tab, https://washburn. edu/diversity/multicultural/index.html, and meanwhile, all of us can, and those whose signatures appear below will, work to make Washburn University a more inclusive and welcoming environment in which to learn, live and work.

Editor’s Note: Please visit the Wasburn Review website to see the list of faculty and staff that have signed this letter. Anyone wishing to add their name to the list of signatures should email Tom Prasch at tom.prasch@ washburn.edu.

For the New York Times article, see this story online for the link.

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‘Art for Thought’ exhibition features student veterans Mingzhu Zhu

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“Art for Thought” is an exhibition involving photos and abstract depictions to speak for the voices of student veterans and celebrate Veteran’s Day Sunday, Nov. 11. The exhibition, hosted by a Washburn Experience class, is presented in the Memorial Union until Nov. 12.

“They are going to understand what they [student veterans] went through, where they are at this point in their life,” said Chris Bowers, military transitions coordinator at Washburn and one of the organizers for the exhibition. “A part of their assignment was to express their experience of diversion and military.”

The student veterans are from a WU101 class. Their papers were titled “My Worst Hard Time,” in reference to the 2018 iREAD book “The Worst Hard Time” by Timothy Egan.

They wrote about their time in the military and their diverse experiences while serving.

They had pictures from their time serving. They also incorporated abstract details about what was in the photos and describing who they are. There were also different uniforms for both male and female presented.

There are 14 students in Bowers’ class and the population of military connected students is 260 on campus. There is a WU101 class for veterans and military connected students in each fall semester.

Stephen Winegar, freshman chemistry major, is one of the student veterans in the WU101 class. In his paper, he described the hardships in his life that contributed to his decision to enlist. Those stories shaped him as a person from the time he enlisted, through his deployment and ended with his academic career.

There was a photo titled “Returning Home,” which depicted when he first met his daughter. He kissed her on her face.

He was deployed when his daughter was born, and he hadn’t seen his daughter until she was six months old.

“We’ve gone through specific jobs and training, and we’ve worked in specific fields,” said Winegar. “We went through a lot of work to get in school, so we have to figure out what we want before we are going.”

Winegar didn’t get along well with his science teacher in

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‘My worst hard time’: Stephen Winegar, freshman chemistry major, is one of the student veterans. He shared his military experience in the “Art for Thought” exhibition.

high school. As he was separated from serving, he was thinking about how he liked science. Science was his favorite subject. Now that he is a student on campus, he wants to be the kind of teacher he wanted and make an impact on society.

“After getting into military and self-discipline, [and] getting out, I think I qualified as a better teacher,” said Winegar.

“I just want to be the change I want to see.”

The “Art for Thought” exhibition is promoting student veterans on campus. The real stories show what they went through while serving and their feelings about studying in

school now. Each student veteran has different story.

“Our diversity is very broad and very open,” said Bowers.

“The military is a melting pot where you can see every kind of person you can think of in the United States.”

Overall, “Art for Thought” speaks for the voices of student veterans. If anyone is interested in the exhibition, make sure to stop by the Memorial Union and take a look at their experiences.

‘Mansfield Park’: Importance of less assertive female roles Natalie Croze Washburn Review natale.croze@washburn.edu

Jane Austen’s literary works are read by people all over the world and for good reason. Readers are undecided about the main character in Austen’s “Mansfield Park,” a humble and quiet girl who takes quite a contrast to many of Austen’s typical spunky and independent female characters.

Like all of Austen’s books, the plot is entertaining, the characters are full of life and everyone gets a happy ending by marrying the one they love. However, the book’s main character, Fanny Price, has sparked some controversy among Austen’s 21st century readers.

Fanny is the second eldest of 10 children born to a poor family. At the age of 8, she is sent to live with and be raised by her rich uncle and aunt, the Bertrams. She is treated as only slightly above a servant by most of the adults in the house, including Lady Bertram’s sister, Mrs. Norris, who constantly reminds Fanny that she is socially lower then her rich cousins. Everything looks bleak for Fanny until her older cousin, Edmund, not only defends her, but begins teaching her the things her education lacked. Learning these things would help lessen the ridicule from her family and sisters.

In the true nature of Austen’s works, the story includes love and forbidden romance, as well as comments on standards for how one should behave according to their position in society.

Many modern audiences dislike this book the most out of all of Austen’s novels, and many film adaptations do not accurately portray the character of Fanny.

This is likely due to the fact that Fanny is not a strong, independent woman. Rather, she is a humble and quiet char-

acter. Modern audiences want her to stand up to her evil Aunt Norris, to tell Edmund she loves him and to tell off Mr. Henry Crawford. Fanny does none of these things. Audiences do not like it, and they get bored and frustrated with her. This is a shame, because Fanny has a lot to offer, especially to young girls.

All of these frustrations make sense in our society, but we do not often consider characters in the context of their own.

For Fanny, it would have been mortifying to be at the center of attention and it only would have made her situation worse, as it was very impolite. People in the context of the book would have adhered to polite standards to advance in society, as straying away from norms would actually have lessened it.

It is ideal for women to be strong and assertive today, but it definitely was not in Austen’s time.

The character can also be relatable to young girls who aren’t as assertive. The truth is that not every girl, even those raised in an ideal and loving home, grows up to be Wonder Woman or Princess Leia. Not everyone is capable of being assertive. Many young girls grow up like Fanny, and that is not such a bad thing. There will always be a place and desire for the Elizabeth Bennets and the Emmas of the world, but we should not let them outshine the place of the Fanny Prices.

In the book, Fanny eventually learns to take better charge of her life and even begins teaching her sister the values she believes in. There are moments where Fanny stands her ground, such as when she refuses to be an actor in a play, or when she was unwilling to marry a man she did not love.

For the majority of the book, though. she allows herself to be used by other people a lot. Austen credits this as part of her humble nature. Not everyone is as bold as some of the other

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Pinkies out: The poor daughter of a sailor, Fanny Price is sent to live with her rich relatives, but must find her place in a world set against her.

female characters in Austen’s books, and there isn’t anything wrong with Fanny’s humility.

Women and men who are confident in themselves will always make their mark on society, but we tend to forget that those people are supported by the quiet ones in their lives who may be too afraid to step in the spotlight. I would personally like to see more characters like Fanny in literature. I believe it is good to be reminded that not all heroes carry swords and are at the top of their fields. Sometimes they are the ones who are always quietly there for you when everyone else leaves.

Banned Books and Films course offered in spring 2019 themester Sarah Miller

Washburn Review sarah.miller6@washburn.edu

For students who like to read and learn about social issues comes a brand new course in Spring 2019 with a focus on banned books and censorship.

The course, taught by Washburn English porfessor Kara Kendall-Morewick, is brand new and is being offered as a part of Themester 2019, which is organized by the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. The theme for Spring 2019 is Freedom of Speech and Expression. All education departments on campus are encouraged to participate in themester, whether through a specially-designed course, an event or speaker or even a section within a course that focuses on the theme of freedom of speech.

According to the Themester 2019 website, Washburn’s themester program is a new initiative to foster a campus-wide conversation on a variety of topics that will change each spring semester. The goal of the program is to engage students and the entire Washburn community in a collective learning experience on timely subjects.

The banned books course will focus on many different banned books and films, including classics like “Farenheit 51” by Ray Bradbury, “1984” by George Orwell and “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison. Some interesting modern novels will be featured as well, such as “Fun Home” by Alison Bechdel, which is a graphic novel that focuses on Bechdel’s upbringing and her life as a queer-identifying person.

The course will also include discussion relating back to the books about censorship and freedom of speech in today’s society. Due to the politics and social issues discussed in recent years, freedom of speech has become a hot topic for people in the 18-35 year-old age range.

“I’m interested in the whole range of reasons books and films have been censored, banned or suppressed in some way, and how censorship has been viewed in recent years with things such as trigger warnings,” Kendall-Morewick said. “I’m interested to hear the students’ perspective on where we draw the line on freedom of speech.”

The course is cross listed under EN 192 and HN 201, which both count as humanity general education courses, and also under EN 399. The class is scheduled for Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Currently, this course is only being offered for one semester to fit with the theme of Themester 2019. Students only have one chance to take this limited time class. If you have any questions regarding the banned books and films course, email Kara Kendall-Morewick at kara.kendall-morewick@washburn.edu.

Other departments and professors are offering courses surrounding the idea of freedom of speech and expression. In the English department, Bradley Siebert is teaching a class called Mainstream and Marginalized Rhetorics, which is listed under EN 399 and EN 699. This course will give special attention to rhetorics, or identities, that are marginalized such as religious, feminist, and queer rhetorics. This class is scheduled for Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

In the history department, Tom Prasch is teaching a course called Natural Rights and Revolution: Britain in the Seventeenth Century, which is listed under HI 300. This course will

focus on 18th century Britain and how free speech developed in this era. The course is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Philosophy professor Justin Moss is teaching a course titled Free Speech and It’s Limits, which is listed under PH 300ST. This course discusses the moral and political aspects of free speech and how one can deal with the rewards and consequences of a dedication to free speech for everyone.

The course is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Finally, the art department is designing a course taught by Professor Ben graphic by Cody Dannar Willis called Advanced Sculpture, Expression with Textiles. This course is listed under AR 364. The course will teach students how textiles have been used to communicate in the past through flags, quilts, wearables and fabric images. The class is scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee is also working on scheduling several events and speakers that fit with the theme of freedom of speech and expression next semester. The committee hopes to partner with student organizations that would like to promote the theme through their club.

If you have any questions regarding Themester 2019 and what it has to offer, reference the website at washburn.edu under Themester 2019. You can also contact Kara Kendall-Morewick or Professor Kelly Erby at kelly.erby@washburn.edu.

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Students present on Lewis, Tolkien and the Great War

Nick Solomon

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Junior forensic science major Whitney Clum and Washburn graduate student Nathaniel Boggs spoke about British author and poet C.S. Lewis (known for the “Narnia” series) at the NOTO Arts Center Thursday, Nov. 2. They spoke specifically about the impact World War I had on Lewis and fellow icon J.R.R Tolkien (known for The Hobbit/ The Lord of The Rings series) and how it influenced their works.

Lewis and Tolkien alluded to the war in their literary works many of times, and Clum highlighted some very specific albeit smaller elements in both Tolkien and Lewis’s works that were references to the war they had lived through. Things like wounds that were commonly found on men who fought in the trenches of World War I and were oddly contemporary, only to be seen on a medieval battlefield. As for Tolkien’s stories, she detailed the role the hobbit protagonists were meant to embody.

“You could see his [Tolkien’s] admiration for the bat-men he fought with represented in the character of Samwise Gamgee, who Tolkien felt to be the real hero of the series,” Clum said.

Tolkien and Lewis’ works aren’t just limited to being reactions to war, however.

“The war was very much a part of their respective lives, but I don’t think you can boil down either series enough to simply call them reactions to the war. In my opinion, I feel as if both series were labors of love, written for both themselves and others, and reactions to the war, nature, religion, passions and major life events can’t help but bleed through.”

Nathaniel Boggs, who teaches literature and philosophy at Cair-Paravel Latin School in Topeka, originally graduated from WU in 2011 but is now working on a masters of liberal studies. He talked extensively about war

poetry of the time as a whole, and the quality of Lewis’ work.

“War poetry was used as propaganda for and against the war. After, it was a lot of commentary on what had happened, and also people processing what they’d gone through.

And the interesting thing about World War I is that everyone that fought in the war was very well educated, and were coming out of a time where poetry was very popular.”

He also spoke about the quality of Lewis’ poetry itself. “…I think Whitney hit it on the head… the stuff during the war is not that good. It really isn’t, lot of teenage white angst. He thinks he can solve all the problems in the world. There are some objectively good poems I would say, but it just wasn’t as good as a lot of the other poems being produced at the time. Wilfred Owens, Siegfried Sassoon, Robert Bridges- they’re the ones that exemplified war poetry…I think part of it is that Lewis got famous for completely different reasons. His Christian apologetic work and his work on renaissance literature is really what made him famous in that regard. He wrote these poems (referring to the ones presented) and one other big one and that was really it for poetry…He’s not a modernist. He hated the modernists. He thought some were hacks. He purposely distanced himself from those things.”

Whitney ended with addressing some arguments against Tolkien and Lewis being considered war authors.

“The fact that they are considered first and foremost fantasy authors, a genre that isn’t always taken very seriously comes to mind, but there was also the possibility that, to their contemporaries, they just weren’t that good.

However, Lewis has some of his war poetry published with talented individuals who were considered strictly war authors, so he clearly had the talent. On the fantasy argument, Lewis wrote non-fiction, literary fiction and an autobiography, showing that it wasn’t

photo by Nick Soloman

Hobbits and Narnia: Whitney Clum and Nathaniel Boggs pose after speaking at the event. Clum and Boggs presented their research over how World War I affected Lewis And Tolkien’s famous writings.

Narnia’s genre that has kept him from being considered a war author. Tolkien also worked on other, non-fantasy projects such as the dictionary, and has been voted one of Britain’s all time best authors, so it wasn’t skill level on his part either.”

Overall, it was really fascinating seeing social commentary dating back to the first World War. Although social commentary is something that has always existed, cata-

strophic events that effected the world on the macro level will bleed into so many facets of life, including literature. Both World Wars, Vietnam, 9/11 and events like them generate different forms of art and media that react with realism. Lewis and Tolkien added needed amounts of realism to their stories, and perhaps that is one of the reasons they are still beloved today.

Junior Amelia Anderton

Professor Rachel Goossen Sophomore Kasumi Sawaki

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Yash Chitrakar

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Amelia Anderton came to Washburn University in 2016 so that she could major in mass media with an emphasis on film and video. Now, three years later, she is well on her way to graduate in May of 2020.

Anderton went to Shawnee Mission North photo by Sarah Miller High School in Merriam, Dog days of fall: Anderton sits with Kansas. While in high her dog, Titan, on a beautiful sunny school she became heavi- day. She plans to graduate in May of ly involved in the school’s 2020 with a film degree. theater department. It was there that she discovered her love for filmmaking, and she especially took a liking to editing films. She became inspired to pursue a career in film by obtaining a film degree.

After she graduated from high school, she began her search for a college that offered a good film department. She only looked at two schools: Kansas University and Washburn University. Washburn provides a film and video concentration to students looking for an opportunity to gain both the technical and creative skills to be successful in the film and video industry. Anderton quickly fell in love with the atmosphere and charm at Washburn, and, after meeting with former film professor Charles Cranston, she was sold on coming here to pursue her film degree.

“I knew as soon as I spoke with Cranston and saw the campus that this is where I wanted to spend the next four years of my life, Washburn University offered everything I needed at that time,” Anderton said.

She is now a junior, and she has continued to pursue her film degree. In addition to her studies in filmmaking, she has dedicated her time outside of class to gaining experience in the field. During her time here at Washburn, she has assisted in the creation of many short films and documentaries as a member of the Washburn Film Association, formerly known as the Tri-bods. She is currently working on a short documentary that focuses on sexual assault and the healing process that follows that traumatic experience. Anderton loves writing and creating films as well as editing films, and her work with the Washburn Film Association has helped her develop her skills.

Anderton has also worked for residential living for three years as an office assistant and has joined a committee concerned with diversity and inclusion in residential living. She is also currently the vice-president of Queers and Allies, which is the the current Queer inclusive student organization on campus. Anderton is very passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion for all marginalized groups. The organization, as well as her position on a residential living committee, has helped her turn her passions into actions that benefit the Washburn community.

Her plans for after graduation have not been cemented yet, but she dreams of working on documentaries and doing a lot of film editing, for the most part. Although, Anderton also loves camera work, and she has been known to be very theatrical in her work.

Anderton plans to graduate in May 2020, and she is excited, anxious and ready to move on to the next chapter of her life.

We can expect to see some great achievements and stellar films from her as she moves into her final year at Washburn.

“Walking in the shoes of people from the past,” is how Rachel Waltner Goossen, Professor of history at Washburn, defines history. For Goossen, studying history is simultaneously an intellectual and an ethical enterprise. She says it is intellectually satisfying, as photo by Yash Chitrakar the broadness of history means that one never runs Library of knowledge: Dr. Goossen out of intellectual fodder. poses in front of her book collection in her office. Goossen has taught history “It is endlessly stimulat- at WU for 20 years. ing,” Goossen said. It is ethically sound, as it teaches one to be empathetic.

She realized this early on in her academic career when she was an undergraduate at Bethel College in Newton, Kansas.

It is a liberal arts college, so students were required to pick classes from broad disciplines. Goossen had heard about two history courses renowned for their excellence. As soon as she chose to attend the classes, and with the encouragement of mentors, she decided to major in history.

In her sophomore year, her professor offered her a job as a teaching assistant. She was tasked with helping students study for exams. It was there that she first gained teaching skills that would later come in handy. After her undergraduates, she worked as a freelance writer and helped local communities think about and become conscious of their history.

Next, she joined University of California to do her master’s in history. Then, she did her PhD at the University of Kansas. During the last two years of her PhD, she wrote a book on the experience of women from Anabaptist groups during World War II. “That was one of the most enjoyable things I have done,” Goossen said. “It was a big, complicated project because everything I had done before that was locally based. This project was of a national scale.” The book is called “Women Against the Good War.” She has been teaching at Washburn for two decades now, and she says it has been a great experience. For one, she knows the faculty thoroughly and likes how supportive everyone is. In fact, it was the support and the encouragement of the faculty that led her to offer her Anabaptism class for the first time in 2011, as she is an expert on the subject.

“I also like how small the classes are and how I can know students on a personal level,” Goossen said. She feels these aspects are important. The way to college success, according to her, involves taking advantages of the different forums, talks and organizations that help students foster relationships.

She also believes that not feeling pressured to decide on a major helps.

“I wanted a job where I could interact with people,” Goossen said. She hopes to be able to balance her teaching job with her scholarly work, which she says she is getting to do more of since her children graduated from college.

She is offering a class about the Vietnamese perspective of the Vietnam War, or, as the Vietnamese like to call it, “The American War” next semester. “I think, as historians, as good as our intentions are, we tend to focus too much on our personal concerns,” Goossen said. Essentially, she wants to teach students to walk in the shoes of others and gain perspective, which is what history is all about.

Kasumi Sawaki is a sophomore majoring in business management.

She is a Japanese international student who came to the United States in summer 2017. She’s been very involved at Washburn, and she has taken part in many activities. photo by Mingzhu Zhu Sawaki has been a member of the Interna- Exploring the world: Sawaki is a tional Club since this se- Japanese international student. She organized many international mester. The International has activities on campus.

Club is an organization that connects international and American students through campus activities in an interactive and culturally inclusive way to help build and enrich Washburn’s community.

“I want to get some experience of planning events and get better communication skills,” Sawaki said. “I work very hard in the International Club.”

Sawaki helped to organize several activities this semester.

She took part in the Mid-Autumn Festival Party, BBQ Party at the International House, the Homecoming party and the Pizza Party on Labor Day. Sawaki is the organizer of the annual Culture Celebration, which includes live performances, a fashion show and cultural booths. People can experience free food and drinks. and they can learn about different cultures.

The culture celebration of 2018-2019 academic year was planned to take place in November. It was postponed to the spring semester because some performers have cancelled their performances. She will keep working to collect more performers for the spring semester.

Sawaki was born and raised in Japan. She made up her mind to study abroad when she was in high school.

“I wanted to go somewhere people don’t really know me, which will challenge myself in a new environment,” Sawaki said. “Students knew each other from my elementary school to high school.”

Sawaki wanted to see parts of the world that she hadn’t been to yet. She’s traveled to Austria when she was 18. After that, she decided to come to a college in the United States.

She improved her English a lot at Washburn.

“I heard that people in Kansas speak very normal English, without accent,” Sawaki said. “I want to learn English and I think it’s good place to learn.”

Sawaki has made many new friends from all over the world, based on her study in Washburn and experience in the International Club. She’s also facing some cultural differences at the same time. People from different places have different habits and traditions. She tries to understand people and their culture.

“Many conflicts or fights happen because of misunderstanding of each other, so we need to know about other cultures,” Sawaki said. “Understanding other cultures is very important, and I believe it’ll make people better and we can make the world better.”

Sawaki plans to graduate in 2021. She hasn’t decided what she will do, but she has a desire to go to more countries that she hasn’t yet exlored. She will have a future exploring cultures all over the world.

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Welcome to Waverly: Importance of Kansas in the media Yash Chitrakar

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“Welcome to Waverly,” is a new Bravo docuseries that follows the adventures of seven diverse urbanites in Waverly, a tiny town in Kansas with a demographic that hasn’t changed in centuries. This is not a review of the show, but instead is an announcement of the importance of diversity in the media.

The show’s premise will be used as a segue to my opinion about diversity and how media exposure of small-town culture to the larger world and vice versa can bring about the kind of diversity societies and institutions should pine for.

Based on many online series reviews, it seems that Bravo has brought a refreshing, nuanced tone to their show that other reality shows don’t seem to have. They have broken their usual amusing drama archetype. They have cut down on the drama, the episode-spanning spats and the melodramatic reactions that would have come with shows about people living together. The reaction from the Waverly locals are muted and

respectful. There are jabs here and there, but most comments are limited and quite tasteful The reviews laud the less divisive presentation of America, but here’s the thing, Waverly hasn’t felt the effect systematic and internalized racism, sexism or any other oppressive isms that befall upon it.

While the show deserves plaudits for not sensationalizing events due to its premise to not diving deeply into issues of diversity that big cities have to deal with, like affirmative action, identity politics or brash inclusion initiatives.

Then again, big cities haven’t shown much progress in dealing with those issues. For example, take affirmative action. The urge to instill such a program in offices and colleges is understandable, however, it only serves as a sort of compensation for the real problem, a short-term solution to a issue that has its nebulous, entrenched roots in historical and social contexts. The idea of greater representation is nice, and everyone agrees that diversity is a good thing, but it can be ineffective when the very root of the problem is not examined first.

Representation without deeper understanding is like a veil

covering the darker underbelly of racism or sexism. In fact, poorly executed inclusion initiatives have shown to induce diversity fatigue in employees and managers.

One thing the show does right to solve these problems is that it gives exposure to the lives of small-town people. Of course, it could do more to add nuance to the character of the town, but this could be a first step. To give attention to the real people of a small town allows for the class gap to be bridged.

Media still holds a lot of power today, and shows like this may change the perception of people toward each other, but it all will depend on viewership. After all, education is crucial in battling the oppression. There are possible missteps that should be considered. Often, even with the best of intentions, show makers may present a group in such a way as to give way to negative interpretations. This happens because of the inherent bias of lack of financial backing that might prevent the people working on the show from covering a topic from all angles. Hopefully “Welcome to Waverly” has done this.

LGBTQIA+ discover the law Joelle Conway

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Open the gates: Camp counselors anxiously awaiting for the arrival of the attendees. The camp has existed for over 12 years.

Camp War Eagle: Summer volunteers needed Kodee Christensen

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Representatives from Camp War Eagle in Rogers, Arizona, will be on Washburn’s campus to table in Memorial Union and speak to students about summer positions Wednesday, Nov. 7 to Friday, Nov. 9. The camp is a Christian sports and adventure camp attended by children from under-served communities, minority and impoverished families.

“When the kids come to camp, it’s like they’re seeing Disney World for the first time,” said Assistant Program Director Kate Heidenreich. “It’s a huge joy to be able to impact the kids and their families, and they’re so thankful as well.”

Camp War Eagle operates all year through summer camp and after school programs, both of which Heidenreich works with. More than 550 staff members are hired by Camp War Eagle to make up the team that provides services for over 6,000 kids between the ages of 7 and 17. Many of the kids’ families stay involved with Camp War Eagle for multiple years.

“The reason why these families come back for 12 or more years is because of the staff,” said Heidenreich. “The staff are the most important part of camp.”

This is one of the reasons Camp War Eagle is coming to Washburn’s campus. Representatives visit multiple college campuses across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma to find students who want to spend their summer at Camp War Eagle.

“We’re looking for students who want to get paid to play,” said Heidenreich. “The students we hire love the Lord, love kids and love having fun.”

Abby Stenzel, sophomore kinesiology major, spent most of last summer as a floater at Camp War Eagle. This position included nannying for permanent staff, doing office work and serving where and when needed for campers and staff alike.

“I love the sports-related aspect of camp,” Stenzel said.

“The Christian values that Camp War Eagle holds are important to me, so I really enjoyed that aspect. We had themed special events, sports competitions, crafts, music and more.

There’s something for everyone.”

Camp War Eagle is a great opportunity for students to ex-

perience personal and professional growth.

“Students who spend their summers at Camp War Eagle learn people skills and team work and gain experience working with kids,” Heidenreich said. “No matter their major or desired profession, staff have a chance to develop skillsets that they will carry with them into their careers.”

Stenzel said last summer helped her step outside of her comfort zone.

“I learned how to be more independent and got to meet so many new people, who I still keep in touch with,” Stenzel said. “I found another family in the people I met at Camp War Eagle.”

This is one aspect that Heidenreich also enjoys about Camp War Eagle.

“It’s a blast. The students we hire all come from one general region and group of states, so it’s easy for them to continue the friendships they develop over the summer,” Heidenreich said.

Stenzel encourages those who love children to apply. She shared some insight as to why students should apply for a summer position at Camp War Eagle.

“You get to show Christ’s love to kids who don’t always get experiences like this. It’s a good way to impact the next generation while doing stuff you love,” Stenzel said.

The Camp War Eagle representatives will also be at The Peak for Washburn’s Christian Challenge at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 at 1930 SW Gage Blvd.

“We like to attend a campus ministry event to not only tell the students there more about camp, but worship together as well,” Heidenreich said. “We get to know the students a little more there and are able to connect with the ones who have an interest in spending their summer with us at Camp War Eagle.”

Heidenreich will be one of the representatives from Camp War Eagle to come to Washburn’s campus this week. They will be conducting noncommittal interviews from 9 a.m to 3 p.m Wednesday. Nov. 7 through Friday, Nov. 9. You can sign up for an interview at their table or on cwestaff.com. If you have any interest in a paid summer position or any questions about Camp War Eagle, feel free to stop by as well.

An educational program, Queers and Allies Discover the Law, will be 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16.

This event is to educate and inform members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies about legal issues and other adversities facing the community. The event is an informative program for high school and college students on the matter. This is not being held to recruit for the Washburn School of Law. Lunch will be provided. RSVP by Friday, Nov. 9 if you would like to have lunch at the event.

More details, full schedule

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Educational program: Legal issues face the community. RSVP

by Friday, Nov. 9.

and link to RSVP is available at washburnlaw.edu/lgbt.

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No business like show business: The theatre department has been promoting the event to members interested in preserving the theatrical arts. “Final Cut” will open Saturday, Nov. 10.

‘Final Cut’ at the Vinewood Yash Chitrakar

Washburn Review yash.chitrakar@washburn.edu

The theatre department is looking to revitalize itself this year. As part of this, it is organizing “Final Cut,” an interactive murder-mystery event with an intention to raise funds for theater scholarships. The event will be Saturday, Nov. 10 at Vinewood in the banquet hall. The ticket price is $50. The audience is encouraged to wear their best red carpet costumes.

Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served as well. The seven characters will talk to the audience in between scenes and there will be free previews of the show Nov. 7, 8 and 9 at the Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre at Washburn University.

“We want to create opportunities to foster real connections and not just put on cute shows,” said Jane Elliot, lecturer at Washburn.

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Veteran’s Day Ceremony to remember Washburn Alum

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‘Borne the battle’: Flowers adorn the memorial in memory of students who fought in the Vietnam War. Washburn will host a Veteran’s Day Memorial service on the East Lawn this Friday.

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The Veteran’s Day Memorial service and ceremony will be 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9. This event is to celebrate the veterans, especially Washburn students who fought in Vietnam, and it will take place next to the Vietnam Memorial on campus near Morgan Hall. The coordinator for this event is Chris Bowers, the military transitions coordinator at Washburn. President Jerry Farley will speak during the event at 11:30 a.m.

The ceremony will be outside, and the weather is supposed to be chilly, so it is advised that those attending dress warmly for the weather. The junior ROTC students from various high schools will be performing with a marine corps silent routine, and a keynote speaker, the first female commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, will be attending as well.

There will be an art history project outside

of the Memorial Union cornerstore with refreshments available for those attending.

Dillan Hunter, junior computer science major, is glad that Washburn is holding the event.

“My grandfather had friends who fought in the war and lost others. [The fact] that they are honoring those who fought as well as those who fell is an amazing thing,” Hunter said. “My brother and sister are in ROTC in their schools as well, so it isn’t a huge surprise that the ROTC high schools are performing.”

Faydra Knox, freshman human services major, understands the importance of this event.

“Some of my family have known people who fought in the Vietnam War, so this is a subject and event that I can understand,” Knox said. “There were so many who fought and even more who died, so honoring all those involved is something that should be appreciated and admired.”

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Sigma Tau Delta hosts open mic night Mingzhu Zhu

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“Get Out the Vote” held an open mic night that took place Nov. 1 in Carole Chapel at Washburn. It was hosted by Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society.

The event encouraged people to vote in the upcoming Nov. 6 election through short stories, poetry, standup comedy and other forms of spoken word.

“I am excited to attend the open mic,” said Annette Billings. “It’s important to vote now.”

Annette Billings was a guest speaker at the open mic night. She was invited by Anna Ciummo, a senior English major, who is the president of Sigma Tau Delta.

Billings is an African-American Kansas poet, playwright, actress and nurse, and she attends events where she can share her poetry and prose. She has written two collections of poetry, one-act plays and numerous short stories.

The open mic night began with a poetry reading by Billings.

“What do you do if you find yourself just shining like a star?” her poem began.

This question led to some thoughts about life and values. The short poem was about the recovery of power in life. A small star still shines, and everyone has a place in life.

In the process of reading and sharing poetry, people change their attitudes from a victim stance to a survivor stance. Instead of feeling defeated by their problems, they can begin to feel empowered by them. Poetry is a great way to express thoughts and feelings.

“Poetry serves as a reminder of what’s important in life,” said Billings. “It says a lot with a minimum number of words.”

The event encouraged people to vote by sharing different kinds of poetry because poetry allows people to speak about social actions in a concise yet complex way. Poetry is a shorter form, so people will pay attention to it. However, poetry allows authors to say a lot with few words.

“Poetry may not be directed to voting,” said Billings. “It’s about social issues and living the best life.”

Sharing poetry at the event, people explored the meaning and attitude of life. At the same time, they learned more about social issues and their responsibility in stopping them. Everyone has the right and responsibility to vote and share their voice on issues that plague society.

Poetry also reminds people of the importance of art.

“Poetry is not extra, but it’s an essential part of living.” Billings said.

Some poetry lovers came to the “Get Out the Vote” open mic night and brought words

photo courtesy of Annette Billings

Power of poetry: Poet Annette Billings is a Topeka native. She was a featured speaker at Sigma Tau Delta’s “Get Out the Vote” open mic night.

that they wanted to share.

“I am always excited to attend any celebration of language and creative writing,” said Andy Farkas, an assistant professor of the English department.

Farkas shared two pieces of prose at the end of the event. He read a segment of Laird Hunt’s novel, “The Exquisite.” He also read a piece of flash fiction by Mark Leyner, called “The Suggestiveness of One Stray Hair in an Otherwise Perfect Coiffure.”

“In poetry, opinions can be different or similar,” said Billings. “Poetry is meaningful. There are a variety of readers and we can have a variety of poetry.”

Billings encourages people to try different kinds of poetry and find a thing that they have a connection with. People who have already found poetry they love can invite others to join them at literary events like the open mic night.

Sigma Tau Delta, the host of the event, is active in both the Washburn and Topeka communities. Members promote and support literature and the arts by volunteering to host and organize literary projects and events of their own. The “Get Out the Vote” open mic night encouraged everyone to share their voice and vote in the 2018 election.

Ichabod ‘Senior Day’ brings high school students to Washburn’s campus for tour photo by Kodee Christensen

Sing it out loud: A trio from the Shawnee Heights Choraliers sing during the performance. The concert was the collaboration of nine schools.

Topeka students bring their best Kodee Christensen

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Nine Topeka high schools came together with the Washburn Singers for the annual High School Showcase Concert at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 5 at White Concert Hall. The concert is a fundraiser for the Stacie Beavers Scholarship fund through the Civic Music Club. The scholarship is given to a Washburn University music student each year. Stacie Beavers, a member of the Civic Music Club and music therapist for many years, was killed in a car accident in 1978. The concert, co-sponsored by Washburn University, is attended mainly by friends and families of the high school students, along with some community members and Washburn music students.

“The concert is a perfect way to show the community and area high schools what we have to offer at Washburn in terms of music.” said Dr. Kevin Kellim, director of the Washburn Singers. “Because many of the Washburn music students graduated from these high schools, it’s also a great opportunity for them to perform in front of and support their alma mater.”

Kellim, now directing at the collegiate level, was once the choral director at Topeka West High School, one of the schools performing in the Showcase Concert. He has enjoyed seeing the concert from both the high school and collegiate perspectives.

“For the most part, the rest of the year for our students involved in music is full of competitions, but this concert is a chance to come together and really support each other.” said Topeka West High School Choral Director

Andy Huff. “You get to scout out what types of music the other schools have been working on, and there really is a little bit of everything,” Arrangements ranging from bluegrass and hymns to original and percussion-accompanied pieces were performed at this year’s Showcase Concert. While varying in style, each group brought passion and quality of performance to the stage.

“I would encourage everyone to go to the concert, whether they know music or not,” said Kellim. “These students perform a variety of pieces all at a high quality.”

The Showcase Concert is also a chance for high school students to experience a collegiate level choral performance and consider the possibility for themselves.

“It’s a chance for high school students to see what could happen if they choose to continue pursuing music in their college years.” said Huff. “They get to see what they have to look forward to, and it’s a sort of recruitment tool for Washburn to see the incredible level of quality that these students are performing at.”

Each of the students and directors involved with the concert work hard in the weeks leading up to the performance. Their dedication to giving their best in rehearsals showed in each of their performances at this year’s concert.

“My favorite part of the show is when my students finish their performance; that feeling of, ‘We nailed it!’ I am so proud in that moment.” said Huff. “They get to perform in front of people who understand music and support them, so they get the appreciation they deserve.”

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 viewing Student Life presentations that featured details on how to become involved with the campus which lasted from 10:00 to 10:50 a.m. The students were then brought back together at 11:00 a.m. for a presentation about scholarships and financial literacy that lasted till 11:30 a.m.

After the scholarships presentation, students were then given a presentation about admissions and financial aid options before being served lunch in the A and B room in the Union. After 1:00 p.m. the students were allowed to go on a library tour and they were able to explore academic majors that they were interested in. Starting at 2:00 p.m. the students were then given a general campus tour before being dismissed at 3:00 p.m.

Those involved directly with the program, such as Paige Maley from the office of admissions, are very friendly and charismatic towards the future Ichabods and believe that the Ichabod Days program is a wonderful way to get new students interested in our university.

“It’s a completely different experience when you get on campus. When we go out and recruit and tell students how great Washburn is but to see it in person is a whole different experience. They have the opportunity to go sit in on a class, they get to hear about campus life and residential life and what that’s really like, they get to step into the shoes of a student at Washburn for a day and see what it’s like,” said Paige Maley.

Nicole Vavra, one of those responsible for putting the event together, explained why the Ichabod Senior Days are so important to the university.

“Many students in this stage are still deciding where they want to go to college and so during the fall semester this is a really preparative time to get in front of students so that they can see what Washburn has to offer them. While they are at this event we’re able to showcase what it’s like to be in one of our classrooms, what it’s like to talk to different

offices on campus and then they get to meet some current students and take a tour of campus. On an event day such as this you’re really able to see a little bit of everything but we also still encourage them to come back for visits on their own, which we call personalized campus visits so they can experience both a large day group event and a personal campus visit as well,” said Mrs. Vavra.

Washburn also hosts junior, sophomore, and transfer student days that are similar to senior day in that they show different levels of high school students what it’s like to attend courses on Washburn’s campus and, in the case of transfer students, show all of the amazing courses that the university can offer to those transferring from another college. Ichabods at Night is also a similar event meant to introduce high school students to the campus by treating them to special events, delicious food, and the wonderful staff at Washburn. All of these events are headed by the office of admissions, located in Morgan Hall, which handles on-campus visits from students interested in studying at Washburn.

Washburn hosts senior days multiple times a year, most of which take place in the fall semester. The next senior day will be on Nov. 16 and will follow the same schedule as the event did last Friday. A combined junior and senior day will occur next year on Jan. 25 as well. If any students at Washburn have younger siblings who are exploring their options for higher education then they may want to mention this amazing experience to their siblings. To register for senior, junior, transfer, or sophomore Day, simply go to Washburn University’s homepage and look for the admissions section. This will give a variety of options for campus visits, including the sign-up form for Ichabod Days.

Be sure to greet and be friendly to any high school students who visit our beautiful campus on the next Ichabod Day and let them feel welcome.

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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ brings insight into the life of Freddie Mercury Nick Solomon

Washburn Review nicholas.solomon@washburn.edu

The Queen biopic does many things right, but many issues hamper it.

Queen’s music is part of my DNA, probably because I was shown “Wayne’s World” as a kid and immediately fell in love. However, Queen is, without a doubt, a household name, and they definitely put out some of the greatest songs ever, such as “Radio Ga Ga.” Going in, I was immediately biased against actually liking the film. Credited director Bryan Singer, who has had many sexual assault allegations against him, publicly made all the way back in 1997, was fired way before the production of the film was over, but was given the director credit in the introduction. It is a tragedy that Dexter Fletcher, who took the reins over, was not given that credit, and this two-director switch is very important to mention.

First things first, the cast in this is phenom-

enal. as it is incredibly easy to suspend your disbelief. Malek absolutely disappears in this role, and, as a fan of some of his other work, it really highlighted the range and caliber the actor possesses. Joined by Malek is the three bandmates, May, portrayed by Gwilym Lee, Taylor, portrayed by Hardy, and Deacon, portrayed by Joseph Mazzello. They are joined by a wonderful cast that includes Mike Myers, which is fitting because of his iconic status and Queen’s permanent connection to “Wayne’s World.” The cast does their part wonderfully, and the talented group of actors cannot be blamed whatsoever for any issues the film has.

The film possesses great moments, especially the ending portion, but there were also moments that really showed some flaws. The film seemed like it was going back and forth on what it really wanted to be. Is it solely a Mercury biopic or a queen biopic? This is likely because of the two visions Singer and Fletcher had. There are many conventional, painfully obvious hollywood moments of

the band coming up with songs, particularly “Another One Bites the Dust.” There is also a whole subplot in the film that may actually be fictional and incredibly sensationalized.

There are certainly pacing issues too, as they had to cover years of a band going from just meeting to being icons in just a couple of hours. Sometimes it flowed well, and sometimes it didn’t.

Due to the behind the scenes problems that can’t be ignored and how close Queen is to my heart, I wasn’t expecting to have much fun with the movie. While the film most definitely has a lack of polish and a plethora of issues, there were some absolutely amazing moments, scenes that managed to be tear jerkers and others that gave me goosebumps.

One of the best parts was that I got to listen to Queen’s music again, and I loved it. Malek and the rest of the cast were phenomenal together, and it is a fun film to watch, even if it does have some flaws and issues.

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‘We Will Rock You’: Rami Malek (pictured above) plays the part of Freddie Mercury. Mercury sang on stage at the “Live Aid” concert, an ongoing music-based fundraising initiative.

‘Homecoming’ is psychologically terrifying ‘Diablo III’ for the Nintendo Switch success Yash Chitrakar

Nick Solomon

Something is not quite right at Homecoming, the facility where Julia Robert’s character, Heidi Bergman, works as a psychiatrist who is supposed to help soldiers reinstate themselves into civilian life. From the first shot of two goldfish swimming in a dreamy fish tank with a serene background score that is almost too perfect, one has an inkling of the uneasy atmosphere that will be the mark of the entire show.

“Homecoming” is a psychological thrillphoto courtesy of IMDb er on Amazon Prime Video. Each episode setting: Heidi Bergman asks Walter Cruz to is shot in two ways, each depicting the past Sobering recall his traumatic experience in order to gauge his and the present. Interestingly, the present emotional reaction to it. The discourse between Bergis shot in a 4:3 aspect ratio, a style most man and Cruz revealed a lot about the two characters. common in the 1950s. The past has a modplot out effectively. ern sheen to it and is shot in a wide aspect Broadly speaking, “Homecoming” is about ratio. This symbolic regress of the present represents Heidi’s claustrophobic confusion bureaucracy and the frustration it induces.

One can see its effects on Carrasco, as he is that intensifies as the story progresses.

The show’s plot, a shady facility duping its met by an obstacle, namely relating to proemployees and avoiding prying governmen- cedure, in every step of the way. His status tal eyes, is one that has been done before. of being a cog is firmly underlined by the Although, this show is done so artfully and conniving Colin Belfast, Bobby Cannavale’s with such care, that it feels new. The cinema- character, when he taunts the investigator tography is excellent, as director Sam Esmail and his powerlessness in the system. Colin, employs tricks like the Dutch angle and the incidentally, is also Heidi’s boss, and it is dolly zoom to create scenes that are uncan- through his glib tongue Heidi inadvertently ny. The grey-brown color scheme and soft participates in Geist, the proprietary compaedges make everything appear like a hellish ny’s conspiracy.

Spoiler: near the end, it is revealed that the nightmare. Symbols, both overt and subtle, in the form of images, actions and music, are facility was actually testing a memory-loss littered throughout the 10 half-hour episodes, drug, parading it as a cure, not just a tempoand catching the symbolism is satisfying, to rary measure, of PTSD and trauma-related illnesses. Heidi’s patient, Walter Cruz, apsay the least.

The show is incredibly restrained, and this pears happy in the end. Much to the chagrin is reflected by the muted but emotionally of Heidi, though, it is only the effect of the deep performances. Julia Roberts’ foray into drug, which has removed the traumatic memthe small screen has to be deemed a success, ory of the death of his fellow soldier, Lesas she portrays the confused and conflicted ky. The audience is left wondering whether Heidi. She works well with Shea Whigham, traumatic memories are worth keeping and who plays Thomas Carrasco, the Department whether the removal of a memory makes us of Defense investigator looking into com- less human.

It is the deep dive into its characters and plaints against Homecoming.

As the plot unfolds, more and more of themes, the stellar performances and the brilthe events in previous episodes make sense, liant cinematography that make “Homecomwhich is why watching the series in one go is ing” stand out among the mass of thrillers. thoroughly enjoyable. Making each episode 30 minutes was a smart move, as it paces the

A wonderfully ported albeit flawed game that is a perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch.

Ever since getting the Switch last year, I have been craving an addicting dungeon crawler for the system, even just one on a handheld for ages. There really isn’t a more perfect one, besides “Borderlands,” than Blizzard Entertainment’s “Diablo III Eternal Collection.” I was glad to buy it day one and full price, eager to mow through enemies like Ash Williams through Deadites, or Berserk’s guts through demons, with the addicting leveling and loot experience all in a metal setting. By all means, the game has translated perfectly to Nintendo’s system.

This port really is a technical achievement.

The Blizzard art style still holds up crisply and is surprisingly rock solid in a smooth as silk 60 frames per second. Although releasing originally in 2012, Diablo’s graphics are still as great as they were back then.

Packaged with both expansions “Reaper of Souls” and “Rise of the Necromancer,” you start by picking a variety of classes including barbarian, witch doctor and monk. You are given the RPG element of a skill tree and leveling system, giving that replay ability of making a new build. The combat that Diablo certainly possesses is the foundation.

The simplicity of decimating zombies, de-

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mons and the like with a big great sword, two scythes, etc. is very satisfying. I can’t wait to start a new playthrough as one of the other classes. I have always been more of a solo player, and the game is great even without using the co-op option.

The storyline isn’t really worth paying attention to, but that isn’t always a bad thing.

I have found myself playing the game with a podcast in the background, with the gameplay loop being perfectly satisfying, even if you don’t pay attention to the story.

The only issuse is the exclusivity of the Seasons part of the game. Seasons can be explained as a limited time event that happens every so often in the game where you start a fresh character, complete objectives and earn exclusive season-based rewards. The problem is that it requires a Nintendo Online subscription, and, as a solo player with subpar wifi access, paying extra isn’t feasible. A whole layer of replay ability to the game that is locked behind an unavoidable paywall, which kind of feels like a rip-off.

Overall, “Diablo III” is a perfect match for the Nintendo Switch. Its gameplay loop is perfect for being stationary and mobile. Like games such as “Breath of The Wild,” “Super Mario Odyssey” and “Doom,” console quality experiences are proven to be possible on a handheld. Seasons being barred may be a disappointment, but there is plenty of content without including seasons that I will surely get my money’s worth.

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‘Highway to Hell’: The cover art of ‘Diablo III Eternal Collection’ fits the game’s style. ‘Diablo’ will land you in a satisfying loop of butchering a wide array of demonic enemies.

Around this week in history Snippets from past issues of The Review

By Natalie Croze

Well it would not be a 1960s snippet without another cigarette ad. This time they are the ones up front. This ad was taken out Nov. 3, 1961.

I guess if it’s a ring good enough for a college queen, it must be good enough for anyone. This ad was Well, points for creativity. This National taken out Nov. 3, 1961.

Guard recuritment ad was placed Nov. 6, 1974.

No, I have not and I hope I never do.

This funny help wanted ad was placed Nov. 6, 1974.

While the chapel may have taken a while to get up off the ground, it has been a great addition in the years since. This story was done Nov. 10, 2004.

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Briefs Cross Country The cross country teams ran at the MIAA championships this week. The men’s team placed 7th out of 11 teams and the women placed 6th out of 13 teams. Jacob Klemz finished in third place for the men’s team while the women’s team had three top-20 finishes, with Sierra Mortensen earning 9th and Cassie Raines and Kaylee Snell earning 19th and 20th, respectively. The teams’ next action will be at the NCAA Central Regional Championships Nov. 17 in Joplin, Missouri.

Football After a tight first half, Washburn managed to march off with a win against Pittsburg State. They won the game 4023 thanks to a productive fourth quarter where they scored 20 points. This win moves them back into .500 territory at 5-5. Their next match to finish the regular season will be Senior Day against Nebraska-Kearney at 1 p.m., Nov. 10 inside Yager Stadum.

Basketball The women’s basketball team lost their two exhibition games, but look to rebound in their season opener. They will be taking on Augustana University Nov. 9 and Concordia University Nov. 10 to begin their season. The women’s junior varsity team lost their opening games against Cowley County Community College 61-42 and Kansas City Kansas Community College 86-56. The men’s junior varsity team was the sole victor for WU basketball, defeating Ottawa University 88-72. Both junior varsity squads will face Fort Scott Community College on Nov. 7.

Ending records Soccer

The soccer team’s season has concluded after a loss to the OCU Bronchos in the quarterfinal match of the MIAA tournament. The Ichabods lost 1-4 after a first half tie turned into a Broncho scoring clinic. Their final record is 7-10-2, and 3-6-2 in the MIAA.

To p a t h l e t e s Cross Country

Jacob Klemz earned third in the MIAA Championships. Sierra Mortensen earned 9th in the MIAA Championships.

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Shayla Conner’s reflections on Washburn Alex Landwehr Washburn Review alexandria.landwehr@washburn.edu

A Nebraska native, senior setter Shayla Conner has made some big waves this season.

Receiving direction from her mother, Kris, as her high school volleyball coach, Conner found a love for the game early. This passion carried into her college career where she has found success.

“I went to a small school, so you just kinda did a little bit of everything. I did volleyball, basketball, tennis, trap shooting, one-act... really anything you can think of,” Conner said.

“Volleyball was probably my best sport and my mom coached me so I loved that. That’s probably why I chose it.”

On her choice to attend Washburn to pursue her volleyball career, Conner said it was a perfect fit.

“I ended up at Washburn because my volleyball coach [Herron] showed interest in me while I was playing club [volleyball]. I came on a visit and I loved the facilities, loved the campus and loved the team right away,” Conner said.

Unsure of what she wants to do with her mass media degree, Conner said she’s going to keep her options open until she finds something she truly enjoys.

“I would like to stay involved in sports somehow. It might be coaching, but maybe more sports marketing or something, too,” Conner said.

Finding herself “at home” in nearby Kan-

James Brania-Hopp led the way for Washburn’s offense with 116 yards on four receptions and one of Mitch Schurig’s four touchdowns.

Soccer Thanks to an assist by Olivia Grasso, Paige Swanson scored Washburn’s one goal in their match against UCO. That goal brings her to two on the season.

Basketball Javion Blake was Washburn’s leading scorer against KU, scoring 14 points.

Alexis McAfee led the women’s team with 16 points against Missouri and again with 12 points against KU. Jobriel Powell led the men’s junior varsity team with 22 points against Ottawa University.

Adyson Narber led the scoring for women’s junior varsity agaisnt Cowley Community College with 15 points, while Hayley Thompson led the team with 10 against Kansas City Community College.

sas City, Conner said that she could see herself settling down there someday.

“There’s just always something to do. New places to go eat, lots of things to see,” Conner said.

Future planning aside, Conner is focused on her senior season at Washburn.

“This year in general has been a big accomplishment. It’s tough in Division II to go a whole season with, right now, just two losses,” Conner said. “I’d say that’s a pretty big deal, especially in MIAA. We’ve worked really hard and it shows, so that’s a great feeling.”

Aside from their public success on the court, Conner said the Ichabods also like to celebrate together off the clock.

“This year our team is the best part [of playing for Washburn] for me. We have a lot of talent, but also chemistry-wise we get along really well and that just helps tremendously with the overall experience,” Conner said.

Conner reflects on the beginning of the year when the team participated in a bonding exercise that required going around town on a time budget looking for ingredients to make a pizza. She credits this experience for starting off the season with positive relationships.

Outside of volleyball, Conner spends most of her free time hanging out with her teammates and relaxing. However, when her volleyball days are over, she said she wants to expand her horizons and try new things.

“I really want to travel. I’ve always wanted to go to New Zealand,” Conner said. “I want to skydive. I’m afraid of heights, so skydiving would be super crazy for me.”

As for hidden talents that the world should know about, Conner said she has plenty.

“I would call myself a professional karaoke performer. I can do rap, anything. I’m really Photo courtesy of WU Sports good at [performing] Fer- Set for success: Shayla Conner gilicious. Other is starting setter for the Bods. than that, I also have double jointed thumbs,” Conner said.

Although her college experience has been great, Conner said there’s more she wishes she would have done.

“I regret not putting myself out there more during my college experience. I wish I would have gotten to know more people,” Conner said. “I wish I would have expanded my friendships into the whole campus and not just my fellow athletes. That’s definitely a regret. I have a semester left so hopefully I can walk away feeling fulfilled.”

As for something she’s passionate about, Conner said that supporting the local community is very important to her.

“I really like going to local events. I like supporting local things altogether, local music, local art, local restaurants, local venues,” Conner said.

Conner and her Ichabods competed in the MIAA championships Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Murugarren dreams of playing ball overseas Brandon Brownlee

Washburn Review brandon.brownlee@washburn.edu

With the basketball season underway, there will be several new faces on the court for the Washburn women’s team. New team members will include senior forward Nicole Murugarren.

Murugarren is from Madrid, Spain. She has been in the U.S. since she came to attend college in 2015. She began her career playing two seasons for Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado. After her sophomore season, she transferred to Division I Idaho State. Now she has transferred to Washburn to finish her career.

Murugarren has an active family back home. Her dad, Javier, markets a sports club in Spain. Meanwhile, her mother Sylvie works as an office manager. Murugarren has two brothers. Her older brother, Diego, is married and has started a family of his own while her younger brother, Etienne, started his freshman year of college back in Madrid, where he is currently playing soccer.

Murugarren has already made a positive impact on her team here at Washburn.

“Nicole is a hard working and very kind teammate,” said senior forward Taylor Blue.

“She volunteers her time to help anyone who needs it.”

After college, Murugarren has a lofty goal that she looks to achieve.

“After I graduate in May, I want to play [basketball] professionally overseas,” Murugarren said.

Being able to play overseas would allow Murugarren to do another thing that she loves outside of basketball: travel. Through basketball, she has been able to travel around Spain, Europe and America, and hopes to continue doing so once she completes college.

Murugarren fulfilled her dream of traveling as she was able to take a trip to Hawaii last year, stating that it was one of the coolest things she has ever done.

“Last year at Idaho State University, we went to Hawaii. We spent four days there and it was absolutely incredible,” Murugarren said. “It was like one of those dreams come true and I had always wanted to go there, so that’s one of the coolest things I’ve done.”

On top of visiting Hawaii, Murugarren hopes to be able to visit Florida before she leaves the U.S. to head back to Europe.

Another hobby Murugarren enjoys off the court is cooking. She said she doesn’t really have a favorite dish in particular that she likes to make, but points out that she enjoys

making different Spanish dishes, such as a Spanish omelet.

With a passion for children, Murugarren is majoring in early childhood development with a Photo courtesy of WU Sports minor in sociology. Her goal New faces: Murugarren came is to one day to the US from Spain. She to continue travelling be a preschool hopes after graduating. or kindergarten teacher after her basketball career is over.

The dream of every athlete is to someday win a championship of some kind, and for Murugarren, that moment came early in her life.

“With the work of my dad we had to move to Portugal and we lived there 10 years,” Murugarren said. “When I was 14 years old we won the nationals, so we went 36-0 that year and that was a really nice experience.”

Murugarren and her teammates have high hopes for this season of winning the MIAA and making a run in the NCAA tournament.

Coach McHenry gives back to the game he loves Seth Burdick

Washburn Review seth.burdick@washburn.edu

Kelsey Gordon led the team with 10 Over the past week, the women’s basketkills against UCO, while Shayla Conner ball team took on the Kansas Jayhawks and led the way with 24 assists. Against the Missouri Tigers. The Ichabods fought Pittsburg State, Gordon had 12 kills while hard against the No. 16 Tigers. Leading the Conner had 32 of WU’s 34 assists.

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way for the women’s basketball team is head coach Ron McHenry.

McHenry grew up in McLouth, Kansas. After he graduated high school from McLouth High, he played basketball for Coffeyville Community College. After Coffeyville, he played at the University of Kansas for a short period of time before transferring to Washburn, where he finished his career as a player.

He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for the men’s basketball team. From there, he went to Perry High School and served as an assistant coach for one year. Following that, he went to the Topeka Sizzlers, a team in the Continental Basketball Association. McHenry left the Sizzlers to become an assistant coach at Washburn for the men’s side in 1989, but it was not until 2000 when he received the position of head coach.

McHenry and his wife, Mischa, whom he met in high school, have three kids, Ronnie, Dani and Sami. Dani, 36, and Sami, 28, both played basketball and volleyball at Washburn. Dani is a member of the Washburn Hall of Fame and was part of the 2004 Women’s National Championship Team. Ronnie, 25, was part of the golf team during his time at Washburn.

With the time McHenry has spent playing and coaching at Washburn, it is home to him.

“If you’ve been in a place 30-plus years, you don’t know anything different. Even though I am from McLouth, Topeka is my home. It is where I raised my children and

where I have coached most of my career,” McHenry said.

The life of every coach is busy. When coaches have the time, they like to do the hobbies they enjoy the most. McHenry’s favorite hobbies are simple.

“I like to golf. Whenever I have the time I try to get out and golf. I don’t know of any other hobbies,” McHenry said. “Mowing lawns isn’t a hobby, it’s a chore.”

From McHenry’s perspective, coaching is a way for him to be able to give back to the game that he loves. Not only that, McHenry enjoys the ability to coach high level talent and learn from strong competition.

“I always enjoyed the game a lot. Not only playing the game, but figuring it out, being able to watch basketball even if it’s not us.

I love to learn it still. I like to see what people are doing with it, it’s kind of like a chess game,” McHenry said. “Also, I am a very competitive person. I can’t compete anymore, [so] it allows me to be able to channel that and compete with my team.

“I enjoy being able to coach really quality players. We are at the level here where we aren’t [NCAA] Division I, but we are close. I enjoy being able to be around good athletes.

The talent level we have here is good.”

After college, McHenry received a degree in communications. He knew that going down that path was not right for him. Instead, he wanted to coach.

“Nowhere in my background was I thinking about coaching. I got a hint from a buddy that wanted to go down to Wichita State to get his masters, and I think he needed a roommate or something, so he said that I should go into coaching. That’s kind of how I got my masters in sports administration,” McHenry said. “It wasn’t something that I wanted to

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A family man: Ron McHenry and his family have lived in Topeka for more than 30 years. McHenry is the head coach of the women’s basketball team.

be since I was four years old or something, it was just something that I wanted to be. Fortunately, coach [Bob] Chipman saw something in me that he wanted to put me on his staff.

That is basically the luck of coaching. It is a very fun job. It fills a lot of needs for you, but there are few openings. You have to be fortunate to get in the right spot and move from there.”

Even with a national title under his belt, McHenry believes that raising his children has been his greatest achievement.

“It is a challenge in itself to get them to where you want them to be successful. Having three children that are successful [has] been a great part of my life,” McHenry said.

“Obviously, the national championship was special. We had a talented team and our kids really grinded.”

McHenry and the women’s basketball team begin the season Friday, Nov. 9 against Augustana Univeristy. The game will be played at 5:30 p.m. in the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Men’s b-ball play Jayhawks Seth Burdick

Washburn Review seth.burdick@washburn.edu

The men’s basketball team traveled to Lawrence to take on the No. 1 University of Kansas Jayhawks in an exhibition match Thursday, Nov. 1. The Ichabods fought hard, but the Jayhawks came out on top with a score of 79-52.

The Jayhawks took possession after the opening tipoff. After multiple missed shots by both teams, the Jayhawks finally made a couple of shots to take a 4-0 lead. After a layup by sophomore forward Will McKee and a 3-pointer by senior guard Javion Blake, the Ichabods were up 5-4. The game started to get out of hand as KU went up 12-5.

Both teams had multiple opportunities to add on to their score, but neither scored until there were 13 minutes to go in the half when KU made a layup to make the score 14-5.

Washburn scored again after McKee made another layup to make the score 14-7. After KU went on 5-0 run, sophomore guard Tyler Geiman made a successful layup that brought the score to 21-9. After two missed free throws from KU center Udoka Azubukie, Blake hit another layup that made the score 21-11. After another Ku free throw, Geiman nailed a 3-pointer that brought the score up to 22-14.

With 3:11 left in the second quarter, Blake made two 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions to make the score 29-20. After a

3-pointer by KU, Devyn Wilson knocked down a free throw.

The Ichabods headed into second half down 35-21.

At the start of the half, senior guard Tyas Martin made a layup. Blake followed with three successful free throw attempts. Freshman forward Jonny Clausing made a layup before a Jayhawk timeout. The Ichabods still trailed by seven points.

Senior guard Emeka Ogbonna made a layup, and freshman guard Jalen Lewis ended an eight point KU run by scoring a 3-pointer.

After that, the Jayhawk’s offense awakened and extended their lead to 54-33. After coming out hot to begin the frame, the Ichabods were barely able to get a shot off before committing a turnover, losing the ball 17 times before the game was over.

With 10 minutes left in the game, Clausing made a stellar behind-the-back layup. A little while later, Lewis dropped in another three.

Then, after a defensive stop, Wilson was left alone for a wide open layup.

With six minutes left to go, McKee successfully rebounded a missed shot for a layup. Clausing added to the Washburn tally with a short jumper. The Washburn defense came up with a turnover that allowed junior guard Drew Pyle to get open to get an easy layup. With 1:32 left, Wilson banked in another layup. However, the Ichabods’ hard fight didn’t end in an overall success.

The Jayhawks topped the Ichabods 79-52.

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Let’s go: Javion Blake sizes up the defender as he looks to take the ball to the basket. Blake finished the game with 14 points.

After the game, head coach Brett Ballard was happy with how the team handled themselves against a Division I powerhouse.

“Our guys can leave here feeling pretty good about themselves. We didn’t shoot the ball well, we gave up too many offensive rebounds and we cannot turn the ball over 17 times. Other than those things, for the most part, we leave out of here pretty pleased,” Ballard said.

Even in a tough loss, Blake was thrilled to be able to experience what it is like to compete at Allen Fieldhouse. He also was not

happy that he had committed four turnovers on the night.

“Being from Kansas, always watching them [Jayhawks] growing up, you want to play at Allen Fieldhouse. Going out for my senior year and playing at Allen Fieldhouse is a great memory,” Blake said. “The biggest thing for me though is that I had four turnovers on the stat sheet.”

The Washburn regular season begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9 against Oklahoma Baptist University.

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Applying bug spray: Taylor Antonowich makes a hit across the net for a point. The Ichabods played the Hornets previously during the regular season.

Washburn defeats Emporia State in MIAA first round Brandon Brownlee

Washburn Review brandon.brownlee@washburn.edu

On Tuesday night, Washburn welcomed Emporia State to town to face off in the quarterfinals of the MIAA tournament and made it clear from the outset who the superior team was.

Emporia State drew first blood but there was an emphatic response from Allison Maxwell who came through with a vicious kill to get Washburn on the board. Both teams traded the next handful of points as Emporia State held a 5-4 lead.

The Hornets then gained some momentum to create some separation with a 7-5 advantage. Brilliant serving from Shayla Conner got Washburn right back in it as they took the next four-point regaining the lead off a block from Allison and Makayla Maxwell. A tactical short serve from Conner resulted in an ace and with Washburn on a 5-0 run Emporia State called a timeout.

Right out of the timeout Makayla Maxwell drove home a kill to keep the momentum on Washburn’s side. Offense and defense were clicking on all cylinders as all seven points after the timeout were scored by Washburn and forced another Hornet timeout with Washburn leading 17-7.

The 12-0 run finally came to end after the timeout as Emporia State scored three straight to make the score 17-10.

A block and kill back-to-back from Genna Berg was on the end of a 4-0 run to make the score 21-10. Aggressive play from Washburn on the offensive end finished the set with a final 25-14.

A kill and three aces from Berg sent Washburn out front early in the second set as they led early on at 5-2. Washburn then hit another 5-0 run to stretch the lead to 10-3 forcing a Hornet timeout. Emporia State seemed to have no answer for Washburn’s excellent service game as Lexie Longbine converted with another ace to extend a 6-0 run into another Emporia State timeout with Washburn leading 16-5.

It would have taken a monumental effort for anything to slow down the Washburn offense on this evening.

“Our serve receive [was key]”, said Shayla Conner, “We were just passing lights out.

Faith Rottinghaus and Katie Heeter just

passed so well for us tonight. Taylor Antonowich, they were all just money, so we could run the whole offense.”

Emporia State finally found some momentum with a 5-2 run to trim the deficit to eight.

Washburn finishes the set on a 7-6 run to win 25-16 and lead two sets to none heading into the break.

The longest rally of the night got Washburn rolling again as Kelsey Gordon ended it with a block to give the Bods the early 3-1 advantage. Another quick 3-1 spurt had Washburn leading 7-2 with strong offensive play.

Emporia State fought back from the early deficit to cut the lead to 10-8 as they looked to force a fourth set. The Maxwell duo again combined to suffocate the Hornet attack at the net as Washburn stretched the lead back to four at 12-8. The next six points were traded between the two teams to leave the score at 15-12. After back-to-back points by the Hornets, that trimmed the lead to one for Washburn, resulting in Coach Herron calling for a timeout to slow the ESU momentum.

Emporia State managed to tie the set at 15 all but Allison Maxwell quickly regained the lead with a kill. That kill led to a 4-1 run making the score 19-16. Despite the fight from Emporia State Washburn would take the final set 25-21.

It was Washburn all night long from the first serve to the last feeling as though they had something to prove.

Conner said, “I think we were a little disappointed that we didn’t win conference, so we wanted to prove ourselves in this postseason and so we’re just giving it our all.”

As for the remainder of the MIAA tournament the team is feeling extremely confident about how they are playing right now.

“I think tonight especially helped us gain a little momentum and confidence”, explained Genna Berg, “So hopefully after a couple more practices we’re gonna feel really good and go in strong in these next couple matches.”

Statistically, Washburn outhit Emporia State .245 to .088 and held an 8-3 advantage in the ace category which ultimately made the difference on this night.

Washburn will now head north to Kearney, Nebraska to play in the semifinals of the MIAA tournament against Central Oklahoma on Friday.

Max Levasseur Sophomore Mass Media “I would go with Mike Tyson because the dude just didn’t give a crap.”

Jaden Anderson Junior Nursing “I would have to say LeBron James because I’ve been a fan of him ever since I was 10.”

Easton Weems Freshman Nursing “Patrick Mahomes because he’s the best quarterback to ever come to Kansas City.”

Matt Harris Junior Criminal Justice “I would probably say my favorite athlete is Barry Sanders because he was a really great running back.”

Christian Clark Freshman Business “Probably Lebron James, even though I’m a football player. In my lifetime, he’s probably been the best leader as far as building that school and stuff like that.”

Alex Schmitthenner Freshman Exploratory “I would say LeBron James because he’s just really good and is someone I like.”

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