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Dean Clark Coco announces retirement Morgan Holloway

Washburn Review morgan.holloway@washburn.edu

“If we had to go to war, I want Tech students with me,” said Dean Clark Coco.

After seven years at Washburn Tech, Coco announced his retirement Jan. 10. He plans to retire at the end of June.

Coco knew from third grade that he wanted to teach and coach. He started his career in Glasco, Kansas for two years as the head librarian of the school and teaching middle school science in Glasco, Kansas.

Along with teaching, he spent more time out of the classroom as the assistant high school football coach, head basketball coach and assistant track coach.

From Glasco, Coco picked up various coaching positions at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska and Yankton, South Dakota until he returned to high school basketball.

His experience then led him to become a building principal at the girls Juvenile Detention Center in Beloit, Kansas for two years. Later he became the building principal in Cortland Scandia school district.

Eventually, that led him to be superintendent of schools in Waconda until he stumbled into being president of the tech college in Beloit Hays.

It was Coco’s grandson that led Coco and his wife here. Within the time frame of the year before moving to Topeka, the job opened up at Washburn Tech. Most people might look at going from president to dean a step backwards, however

Coco looked at it as an opportunity to share what Washburn University and Washburn Tech had to offer.

“Washburn Tech is now home to five state-of-the-art labs featuring partners such as BSNF Railway, Case Construction, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Greenlee, Trane and Snap-on,” said Farley. “These efforts have evolved from Dean Coco’s relationship with National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), a network of education providers and corporations that supports, advances and validates new and emerging technology skills in the transportation, aviation and energy industry sectors.”

Coco gives credit to all the changes that Washburn has had over the past seven years to the faculty and staff.

“It was the staff and their commitment to students. I was just a little piece that brought a few ideas and opportunities to the campus.

When I came in 2012, we laid down a simple process of where we wanted to go and they were gracious enough and bought into the idea we could do more and provide more.

Our staff is the ones that do it every day,” said Coco.

In Coco’s time at Washburn, he has created new career programs, founded the National Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day, set up new virtual opportunities through online courses, was named SkillsUSA Kansas Administrator of the Year in 2015, and helped with the plans for Washburn Tech East.

Coco states that he will miss the people most when retiring.

“To upgrade facilities, to bring

photo by Morgan Holloway

It’s cold outside, pass the Coco: Dean Clark Coco talks with students and faculty at Washburn Tech. Coco announced his retirement Jan.10, 2019.

some business industry things to our campus that we might not have had otherwise, to be fortunate enough to work with a staff that I’ve had a chance to work with, and a leadership team I’ve had a chance to work with. It’s not like this everywhere and it is truly a strong family atmosphere on this campus,” said Coco.

When reflecting on his career, Coco’s biggest regrets was never getting to spend enough time with students. He believes they are driven and they are at Washburn Tech on a mission. Coco states how important his students are to him.

“I’ve been very blessed to have the opportunity to be with Wash-

burn University and Washburn Tech,” he said.

Life has come full circle for Coco as he and his wife have moved back to Glasco, Kansas. When Coco retires he plans to travel, spend time with his four grandkids, play golf and maybe even return to coaching basketball.

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A country divided: The controversial 2016 vote saw the U.K. almost evenly divided over the issue of leaving or staying in the E.U. at 52 percent wanting to leave and 48 percent wanting to stay. This has made the country and its inhabitants unsure of their future.

Brexit vote rocks the UK as the country prepares to leave union Matt Self

Washburn Review matt.self@washburn.edu

In the U.K. the most divisive issue of the present is undoubtedly the topic of leaving or staying in the European Union or as it has become known locally as, Brexit. On Jan. 15, the British Parliament voted 432 votes to 202 to reject Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal which would have made the transition for the U.K.’s departure from the European Union smoother. Now, there is a great deal of uncertainty in the U.K. as no set plan exists for the U.K. to follow when it leaves the European Union, which is set to occur on March 29. The

question of a new vote to be held for the people of the U.K. to decide whether or not they wish to stay in the European Union is still in question as well as whether the U.K.’s Parliament will vote to extend the deadline for when the U.K. is to leave the European Union.

Shortly after the news of Theresa May’s defeat was released a vote of no-confidence was put forth by the opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, the head of the Labour party.

May survived the vote of no-confidence, which is the second one she has faced since the Dec. 12 vote of no-confidence last year. If May had lost the vote, she would have been forced to resign and a general elec-

tion would have taken place, sending the country into more turmoil as the Brexit day approached.

The British people have been severely divided on the topic of Brexit since the topic was put to a vote by the people on June 23, 2016. The divisions between those who wish to leave and those who wish to remain can clearly be seen by those who have taken to demonstrating their viewpoints while standing under Union Jack or European Union flags. Jack Van Dam, a residence hall coordinator at Washburn, who was in the U.K. at the time of the controversial Brexit vote says that the Brexit vote shocked everyone.

“The people in England are very

divided on the issue. Conservatives and the far-right in England are very concerned with leaving while the Democrats and Labor Part are for staying in the E.U. as they enjoy the benefits of remaining,” Van Dam said. “Everyone was shocked at the time of the vote, people expected to remain in the E. U., no one is quite sure what will happen now that the date is approaching for the U.K. to leave.”

Linsey Mogglemog, an assistant professor at Washburn’s department of political science, says that the Brexit deal will have long-term repercussions for the island nation.

“I think that you could say that for the U.K., all other political matters

have taken the back burner. Everyone is worried about Brexit and no one is focusing on anything else,” Mogglemog said. “Many want to hold another vote before the March 29 date arrives or postpone the leave date to be able to draft a new exit plan.”

The U.K.’s departure is not certain at the moment and the effects of Brexit cannot be fully contemplated yet. However, if the country doesn’t draft a new plan for their exit from the European Union soon or hold another vote to decide, once and for all, if they want to stay or leave the European Union then the country could be destined for a very difficult road in the next few years.

New Chess Club

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Joey Holley

Hunter Bentley

Check out the new chess club on campus that is all about promoting socializing with friends and community.

How the Leadership Insitute of Washburn has had an impact in the past nine years.

A junior marketing and entrepreneurship major, there is no doubt Joey Holley has a bright future ahead of him.

Get to know sophomore guard Hunter Bentley from the Washburn Women’s Basketball team.

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New Chess Club at WU Matt Self Washburn Review matt.self@washburn.edu

Students at Washburn have come together to create a chess club under the leadership of Gus Ramirez to promote socializing with friends and playing a classical game that pits the skills and intelligence of two opponents against each other.

Chess can be a relaxing way to pass the time and play with like-minded friends who enjoy the game as well. The game has been around for many centuries and has a long history of being used as a way to display one’s intelligence. Chess tournaments can be traced back to London, England as intellectuals competed with each other, using their own unique strategies and tactics to show their mastery of the game.

The legacy of playing chess can now be found at Washburn. The founder, Ramirez, a business major and junior at Washburn, explained how he first got involved in chess and why he wanted to share the game with his fellow students at the university.

“I started playing chess about a year ago and I actually started because my older brother would come back from college on break and play chess with my dad or he’d come home for the holidays and I wanted to get involved in that completion that they had. So I started studying and I really enjoyed it,” Ramirez said.

Ramirez started the chess club because he

was having trouble finding a place to play it.

“Whenever I started playing chess a year ago I was having trouble finding places to play it and there was only one place I could find to play chess and that was the Topeka Chess Club which consisted of eight to ten older gentlemen who gather in a coffee shop once a week to play chess for about four hours. But I wanted that personal chess experience to be available to a lot more people,” said Ramirez.

Ramirez younger brother, Joseph, is also a member of the new club and expressed the benefits of joining the chess club.

“The chess club is a way to help you create relationships with people you didn’t know before on campus and it’s a way to play chess in an organized manner. It’s a way to express yourself and distinguish yourself from the crowd,” said Joseph Ramirez.

There are three meetings a week at the library on Mondays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Members are not required to come to every meeting during the week but are encouraged to at least attend one. Other students can join the chess club for one of their meetings as well to socialize and enjoy the game with others.

For more information, contact Gus Ramirez at augustus.ramirez@washburn.edu.

A timeless game: Gus Ramirez is the founder of the new chess club at Washburn. New members are wanted to compete in the game of intellect and strategy. photo by Matt Self

Kelly signs LGBTQ protection DeyJa Cardenas

Washburn Review deyja.cardenas@washburn.edu

“I wasn’t born like you, I don’t agree with you, I don’t like the same people as you, but we have the same bills to pay, does that mean I shouldn’t work with you?”

This question is distressed upon thousands of people who are just trying to live their everyday lives.

Searching for employment can be a very challenging adventure that everyone must face at least one time or another. Unfortunately for thousands of Americans job hunting was also an opportunity to practice acting, as some people were forced to pretend something that they weren’t, people were asked to ‘act straight’ in the work place if they weren’t.

Laura Lightfoot, Kansas native, and senior psychology major, shared her thoughts on Laura Kelly’s new order.

“I was glad to see that Laura Kelly made this one of her first priorities. This ban should not have gone into effect during Brownback’s term. It should not be legal to discriminate others based on sexuality.

This is a step forward for Kansas,” said Lightfoot.

Our new Governor, Laura Kelly, a member of the Democratic Party, decided that LGBTQ discrimination should be put to a halt. She basically decided that, ‘enough is

enough.’ Kelly administrated an order be put in place that protects the LGBTQ community from any kind of harassment.

Our previous Governor, Sam Brownback, initiated that the state of Kansas should have the right to discriminate against anyone. Past Governor Brownback also stripped Kansas public schools from necessary funding.

Overshadowing Brownback our new Governor, Kelly, displayed an eager and valiant act when she decided that she would extend the nondiscrimination protection laws to the LGBTQ community when she promised that she would have that order passed before she would be in her office chair.

Kelly stated, “I am planning to actually have that executive order drafted before I take office,” Kelly continued, “So that, as soon as it’s possible to do that, I will reinstate that.”

Equality is something that many people have been striving to achieve for generations.

Rene Renteria, Kansas native and junior psychology major, member of the LGBTQ community shared the significance of this law to him as a future psychologist meant to him.

“As a gay, that’s great, but for me, sexual orientation in the work place shouldn’t be a big deal, or a topic of conversation.” Renteria

Need a study break? Games in Mabee with pizza

Students can snag a slice of pizza in Mabee at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 for game night. The Student Friends of Mabee Library will provide the pizza and games, but students can bring games of their own as well.

Musical tryouts this week for show in April

All Washburn students can audition for the musical comedy, “Curtains,” a play by Holmes, Kandor and Ebbs. Auditions begin at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24-25 in Garvey Room 32. The play will be performed April 4, 5, 12, 13 and 14. Contact julie.noonan@washburn.edu with questions.

Themester: events aim to give understanding photo courtesy of wikipedia.org

Fairness for all: Governor Kelly is making a splash in her first year. Kelly signed an executive order barring anti-LGBT bias in state

continued, “In terms of working in the field of mental health I think it’s very significant to have a future psychologist in the LGBTQ community, because there are so many people who struggle with that...I do feel fortunate enough that I am very comfortable with my sexuality.”

The Kansas LGBTQ community appreciates Kelly’s assertiveness and can only hope that Kansas ‘will continue to strive on the beauty and diversity that people have to offer each other.’

Harlem Globetrotters coming to Topeka Yash Chitrakar

Washburn Review yash.chitrakar@washburn.edu

Moments of magic take place when the Harlem Globetrotters step onto the court, and it’s not just because they are good at the game, but also because the players perform comic routines and play with a flare that enthralls the crowd. Now, at 7 p.m. on Feb. 12, the Globetrotters are bringing the magic to Topeka.

They will be entertaining crowds in the Kansas Expocenter with their artistry. Topeka is one point in the long line of countries they have visited. They have been all around the world, with 120 countries under their belt, and they have had the chance to have as their audience the likes of kings, queens, presidents

and even the pope.

Sports is all about breaking barriers, as it brings together fans under one common notion of fair play and fun. The Globetrotters’ influence in breaking down the barrier of racism is monumental, as it was their all African-American team that beat the then bests of the game and proved their worth to the world. The team gave these players a chance to excel, and they succeeded. And as such, they have garnered appreciation all around.

Their activities off-court are also to be taken into notice, as they get involved in community projects as much as they can.

The tickets this time around range from $20 to $80 and the price for parking is $5. People can expect

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to witness a one-of-a-kind show, a guaranteed spectacle sure to bring a smile to their faces and hearts.

Students from the School of Law will help students understand how to understand the First Amendment at noon Jan. 27 in the Union Underground.

Steve Hageman, Center for Student Success lecturer, will present “Free Speech, Sports, and Protest in American History and Memory” at noon Monday, Jan. 28 in Mabee Library.

Burrito break benefits Leadership Institute

Students who eat at Chipolte, 21st and Wanamaker, between 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, will be supporting the Washburn Leadership Institute. Chipolte will donate 33 percent of its profits from all diners who mention the institute.

Who’s Who nomination deadline is Feb. 1

Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate top students to Washburn’s Who Who. Eligible students must have a minimum of 60 credit hours for Associate Degrees, 90 credit hours for undergraduate, and 18 for graduate students by the end of the Fall 2018 semester and be graduating in May or Summer 2019. December 2018 graduates are also elgible. Students must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, and be engaged in campus life and community service, and show campus leadership initiative.

Contact angela.valdivia@washburn.edu for the link to nominate your students.

Application for graduation deadline is Feb. 1

Students who are graduating during spring or summer 2019 need to fill out an application for degree by Feb. 1. Students can find the link on the Student Academics section of mywashburn or stop by the Registrar’s office in Morgan Hall.

Disney’s 101 Dalmations Kids

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Hearken the Harlem: The Harlem Globetrotters bring flare into basketball, which always makes for a spectacle.

Based on the classic animated film, Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS is a fur-raising adventure featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney’s most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set their paws onstage. With a high-spirited score and lovable characters, this stage adaptation is certain to charm and delight all audiences. The show takes place at the Helen Hocker Performing Arts Center at 700 SW Zoo Parkway in Topeka. Showtimes vary. Call the box office at 785-251-5990 for more details.

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Law eagle: The eagle soars majestically in front of the Law building. The eagle is probably one of the least viewed statues on campus. photo by Kraig Dafoe

WU Law provides community tax return assistance Joelle Conway

Washburn Review joelle.conway@washburn.edu

Tax return season is upon us. Filing taxes can be intimidating for many, but it doesn’t have to be.

There are local and online resources to help students understand potential tax credits and file with ease.

First, it is important to know your dependency status. In a nutshell, if you are claiming yourself on all your tax forms, you are independent. If your parents are claiming you, then you are a dependent. If you’re still unsure, discuss your dependency status with your parents before you file your taxes.

Education-related expenses may qualify you for additional tax deductions. These eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, tuition, required school expenses, books, supplies and equipment.

Keep all of your receipts for these school-related costs in a safe place

where they will not get lost. This proof is necessary to have on hand if the IRS audits you.

Return forms that students are eligible for are the 1040A and 1040EZ. The internet can be a helpful resource for learning how to file your taxes or finding an online tax preparation service.

If you are being claimed as a dependent, you cannot claim those expenses, but whoever is claiming you can. Students paying their way through college should highly consider filing independently to take advantage of the tax breaks to receive a higher return.

Paying to file your tax return is often unnecessary. College students often have relatively simple tax returns. The most basic tax return forms that students are eligible for are the 1040A and 1040EZ. The internet can be a helpful resource for learning how to file your taxes or finding an online tax preparation service.

The Tax and Estate Planning Association of Washburn’s School of Law is hosting their annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program to provide help with tax filing for students and community members. VITA will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday from Feb. 2 to April 13 on the first floor in Room 125 of the Law Library.

The program does not schedule appointments and it is first-come, first-served.

Each year, Washburn students and faculty volunteers contribute to the programs success.

Professor Lori McMillan is a faculty advisor for the Tax and Estate Planning Association of Washburn Law and has been the site coordinator for the VITA program for eight years. McMillan is proud of how much effort her team of faculty and students puts into helping Washburn and the community during tax season.

“The student (and faculty) volun-

teers spend dozens of hours being trained,” said McMillan.

Volunteers also meet with members of the community to learn about tax filing and how to best serve the Washburn community and city of Topeka with their tax refunds.

VITA is not only for Washburn students, but for the entire community and surrounding areas.

“People come from out of town for this program...this program isn’t just for Washburn students, it’s for everybody,” said McMillan.

The tax assistance program is for citizens earning less than $54,000 annually. Below is a list of items to bring to the office to be best assisted: photo identification, all 2018 income statements (W-2 or W-4), social security card, insurance documentation, college expense receipts, bank account information and any other relevant expense or income information for 2018.

Bringing a copy of your 2018 tax

return may be useful. Married couples must have both spouses present to file a joint return or the return will be incomplete.

There are other VITA sites in the city offering tax assistance to the Topeka community. A full list is available on Washburn Law’s website at washburnlaw.edu.

Luke Wichman, junior finance major, hadn’t heard about the VITA program.

“I haven’t heard of it, but I would definitely check it out,” Wichman said. “I think this is a great opportunity that Washburn students should take advantage of.”

Filing your tax return doesn’t have to be costly or intimidating.

Utilize the on-campus program to help you receive the most out of your 2018 tax return.

A more extensive list of documentation to bring to the VITA locations can be found on https://www.irs. gov/individuals/checklist-for-freetax-return-preparation

Civil Rights Movement or King’s achievements, visit the Brown v.

Board of education historic site located at 225 SW 12th Street. The building displays the racial segregation in schools that was common during the Jim Crow era of Amer-

ican history and teaches visitors about the struggle of racial equality during the 50s and 60s. The building is a time capsule of a dark time in American history and should be visited at least once by all Topekans for its historic value.

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Living the Dream Week Matt Self Washburn Review matt.self@washburn.edu

On Monday, Jan. 21 the country celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. day, a day meant to honor and remember the sacrifice of a visionary who helped effect major changes in America to build equality between the races. He was a man of great charisma and fortitude, qualities that helped him to bring about much-needed change in our nation.

In present day, we look back on his achievements and the work he did to make his dream of a unified nation a reality.

Martin Luther King was born on Jan. 15, 1929 in Atlanta and became a Baptist minister in his adult life.

His love of singing and music led him to be skilled in public speaking, an ability that would serve him well as he began to lead protests.

King’s most memorable moment is, undoubtedly, his ‘I Have a Dream’ speech that he gave on Aug. 28, 1963 where he spoke of his great vision of an America united.

King’s dream is still remembered today with the national holiday and his work is honored at Washburn with Living the Dream Week which has events running from Jan. 13 to Jan. 21. These events have included Unity in the Community Day on the 13, Educational Outreach Day on the 15, a march hosted by the

Governor on the 17, Community Leadership Day on the 18, the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship and Awards banquet on the 19 and the Day of Community Service on the 21.

Students at Washburn today are still affected in both major and minor ways by Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Sydney Van Dyke, a student at Washburn, said that Martin Luther King Jr.’s work still has great importance today and that we could do more to remember the work he did for the Civil Rights Movement.

“100 percent he has been very influential to me. My dad was African-American and if it wasn’t for King’s work I probably wouldn’t have been born,” Sydney said.

Josh Maler, a student at Washburn, said that without the Civil Rights Act the cycle of hate would never end.

“If the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and ‘68 didn’t ever come to pass, then that hate, discrimination, and segregation from that time could still have been around. And with all of that hate that was taught to children and to their children etc., then I and many others could have been just like many others from that time, and I wouldn’t have some of the friends I have now,” said Maler.

Students at Washburn can, if they have an interest in the history of the

Dream: Martin Luther King jr speaking to reporters at an event. King’s “I have a dream” speech greatly influenced the civil rights movement.

Crime Report Proof good people still exist 12:38 p.m. Jan. 17. A report was made from Lincoln Dining. Money found in Lincoln Dining and turned into WUPD.

She doesn’t even go here!

10:45 p.m. Jan. 18. A report was made from LLC. Disturbance between roommates and guests. The guests left the building and the roommates were separated for the night.

Fall on aisle 3 Medical Report Emphasis on “dry” campus 04:57 p.m. Jan. 19. A 01:37 a.m. Jan. 19. A 12:35 a.m. Jan. 19. A report report was made from report was made from LLC. was made from Lincoln Hall.

LLC. Received report of a Student had a medical issue. Alcohol seized and report possible fall outside of LLC. Transported to Hospital Code forwarded to student life.

Information was obtained and Green. they were advised to contact VPAT on next business day.

Off the fence 11:03 pm. Jan. 21. A report was made from Building 1313. Alarm Burglary/ Intrusion. Fence motion alarm, all secure and alarm reset.

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DEAR SMALLS

Ask Smalls, the ‘know-it-all’ Ichabod

Dear Smalls, This year I was planning to start budgeting or at least to save some money but it’s tougher than I had anticipated.

Any Advice?

-Money Problems Dear Money Problems, Luckily for you, Washburn offers financial counseling services for students to help us[students] ‘make sense of our dollars.’ You can stop by the Washburn student one stop to ask more questions regarding the ‘SALT’ program.

I would also check out a list of skill shops in the Mabee library, these are free to attend and open to any Washburn student or faculty.

Good luck.

-Smalls Dear Smalls, I am a freshman and I have enrolled in 12 credit hours, with two of my classes being online and I completely forgot about them this whole first week of classes.

Help??

-Oopsie Dear Oopsie, Calm down, relax and don’t freak out.

First things first, you must meet with your advisor, talk about what you need to do next, in terms of your academic life and your home life. You need to find a balance. Most likely your advisor will help you come up with a schedule to help you treat your online classes like a real class.

Invest in a pretty planner or a cool planner that will actually inspire you to WANT to keep your life organized. (Planners are on sale at Target, Joann’s and Hobby Lobby).

Lastly, get started on your classes, you have the rest of the semester, so hopefully you haven’t missed out on too much of the work, since it’s only the first week.

Don’t freak out, we all feel like that at one point or another.

Best, -Smalls Dear Smalls, My girlfriend wants me to buy her these ridiculously expensive bras from Victoria’s Secret, but I think it’s pointless to spend so much money on something like that, especially after I just spent $600 on books.

How can I tell her that?

-Roger That Dear Roger That, People are very complicated beings, we all have very different morals and values that don’t make sense to everyone.

For example, my partner spent over $50 on a bottle of whiskey for New Years, and to me, its pointless because it will just be ingested, but because I love my partner I chose to accept their differences and for my partner’s birthday I bought two very expensive and fine bottles of whiskey, my partner was over the walls for it, which made me happy.

That’s a very sticky situation. I would tell your girlfriend that you both have responsibilities and bills to pay. Figuratively, put yourself in her bra and try to understand where she is coming from.

I wouldn’t shut down her request completely, but I also wouldn’t break the bank for them either. If she can’t understand things from your side either, then maybe you need some relationship help.

Cheers, -Smalls

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Why I don’t have Facebook Student Media DeyJa Cardenas

Washburn Review deyja.cardenas@washburn.edu

Queen Elsa, from Disney’s hit film in 2013, “Frozen,” wasn’t exactly the only one who froze a heart that year. The difference between that irony is that I did it for the 8,000 followers that had requested me to.

Growing up I had multiple health related conditions which I needed to receive medicinal treatments for and had to be hospitalized on multiple occasions. But nobody was going to tell me what was best for myself, I was 15 and Facebook famous.

Post self-reflection to where I am now, I am almost embarrassed of what my social media consisted of. I was a character that had to be played. I had lost DeyJa and became Mickey, my famous alter ego who was well known in my Denver home town. It’s embarrassing, but it’s true and I think it’s relevant to share my reasoning because I am not the only person who grew away from the toxicity of social media. Some people might argue that social media is not toxic, unless you make it toxic for yourself, which is a fair argument, except the human-controlled universe of publishing advertisements are influencing everything we do, say and buy, without our own knowledge.

Media controls the way we view the world.

Without the media we wouldn’t know what is going on in the world. Unless, you’re 15 and Facebook famous, the ‘real news’ becomes irrelevant, and what matters, or what mattered to me and my friends, was; what are the people into and what are they watching?

I became the person who wanted to do the crazily ridiculous stunts that made people drop their jaws, and I wasn’t alone. In fact,

according to a publication found in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 259 people died taking selfies between October 2011 and November 2017. This need to be internet famous is an addictive behavior that can be overseen as obsessive or even compulsive in some circumstances, and I speak from experience. I would say, I let social media peer pressure me in the more negative ways. In no way am I saying that social media is all toxic, I’m just saying that we must leave those stupid stunts in the past.

Let’s bring positivity to social media from 2019 and on.

I kept up with the Facebook fame for about a year, until I decided that I took it too far.

I was born with an irregular heartbeat and when I did a stunt that my followers had been requesting, I almost sent my heart into cardiac arrest because of the shock that I put my body through. I was underweight because I had been suffering from an eating disorder, pre-influenced by social media, and when my followers had requested me to brace the Colorado cold and dive into a pile of snow in a bikini, my heart couldn’t handle it. I recovered rather quickly, but slowly after, I reasoned that I had to take a step back and realize what I was doing was ridiculous and completely not worth the ‘likes’.

If you know me personally, you would know how spontaneous I am; one morning, I deleted all my social media platforms and haven’t looked back since. I am now a low-key street artist who graduated with my GED five months, going on my second year at Washburn and being the best possible role model I could be for my three year-old, who, ironically, doesn’t let me go outside in the snow without my coat on.

Banning books robs students of education and entertainment As Washburn begins integrating Themester into Spring 2019 courses, it has led me to think about the topic of banning books from schools and libraries. Books are an educational source, so the idea of banning books from educational settings baffles me. There are some schools that refuse to let students read stories like “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” a legendary classic. I understand that the story has some prejudice and racism, but I also think that it’s a learning experience. To learn many subjects, you need an open mind to really learn something new. I may not have been the biggest fan of the story, but it’s still literature, and as I said before, it’s a classic.

I was gifted an original copy of this story by my great grandfather and it has always been special to me because it’s history.

Books are a source of imagination and creativitiy, an outlet of sorts that can be used as a temporary escape from reality even if it’s for a few minutes. They are written by authors of different backgrounds, social statuses and experiences, and to me, that is a powerful thing. Authors take an extraordinary amount of time to write each story they produce only to have it banned from environments where reading is supposed to flourish.

Personally, I enjoy reading books with mythical lands and creatures, worlds that are completely different from today. The imagination that each author sets in their story is remarkable. I often find myself wondering how they come up with the worlds and the little details that the setting or the characters include.

To ban books from schools is banning educational aspects, imagination and creativity at the same time. Books open up worlds that may or may not be similar to our current society. Sure, some of those worlds may not be ideal or they may trigger a few emotions, but that’s the beauty of books. They can be anything the author wants them to be, fiction or nonfiction, fantasy, historical, anything.

Schools were built to educate people, so the idea of banning books where their purpose is to educate doesn’t make sense.

I understand that parents have the right to censor what their children read, and I support it, but they don’t have the right to ban which books are available to other people.

Banning books is banning knowledge.

Many of the books that are being banned

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challenge people to have a better idea of the world and open the reader’s eyes to a world different than their own lifestyle.

To some extent, I can understand banning books from schools. Some books were not written to be read in schools and some books probably shouldn’t be read in schools, but banning books from libraries baffles me even more.

Libraries were built to house all kinds of books so that people from different walks of life can read whatever books they choose.

Part of the beauty of libraries is that you can go in not having any clue what you want to read, and come out with something new that you have never read before.

While researching this topic, a few of the reasons why books have been banned include encouragement of damaging lifestyles, blasphemous dialogue, such as using the lord’s name in vain, religious affiliation, meaning books have been banned or censored due to unpopular religious views or opinions as well as presence of witchcraft, such as books like the “Harry Potter” series.

Books open up a world of creativity that nothing else can compare. They explore worlds different than our own, and to me, that is special. Authors have the ability to impart wisdom from a multitude of areas.

There are valid reasons for banning some books, and there are some books that children or young adults probably shouldn’t read until they are an adult, but for others, reading should be the choice if the reader.

We can find so much knowledge from books and gain so much life experience just from reading a book. They have the ability to inspire people and opinion, which can have many lasting effects on us and in our society, so preventing someone from receiving this joy seems wrong.

Banning books should be left up to households, not the government. If you don’t want your child reading “Harry Potter,” that’s ok, but don’t take it away from readers who enjoy reading about fantastical worlds.

While there are some valid reasons for wanting to ban or censor certain books, those reasons don’t compare to the damage that is done from prohibiting someone from getting to learn about something they are interested in.

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Netflix price hike too slight to cause ripples

Yash Chitrakar

Washburn Review yash.chitrakar@washburn.edu

Usually, price raises results in a clamoring of the negative kind.

This time the reaction, at least from college goers, has been relatively quiet. Netflix has raised its prices.

The basic plan has seen a rise of $1, including a hike from $8 per month to $9 per month; the standard, or HD, from $11 to $13 and the premium, or Ultra HD, from $14 to $16. This price hike renders Netflix still competitive, as HBO’s streaming service costs $15 per month and an Amazon Prime membership costs $13 a month. Not only that, Netflix’s appeal lies in the slew of Netflix originals that it showcases every so often along with fan-favorite TV shows. There is a show for everyone on Netflix.

The streaming service’s high perch across the world as almost a necessary resource is undeniable. It has become an integral part of the

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Netflix numbers: Netflix’s price raise isn’t as big of a deal as it seemed at the beginning. The price hike is slight enough to keep its loyal customer base sticking around.

show-watching experience.

“I don’t mind the price rise. My family uses Netflix in lieu of pricier options, like cable packages, and still feel like we have plenty of material to choose from,” said Stephanie Nelson, nursing major. “As we are already customers, I don’t feel

the need to shop around other, similarly-priced options, such as Hulu or Amazon, because we already enjoy what we have.”

The fact that Netflix was so many people’s first exposure to the power of online streaming definitely plays a hand in the loyal customer base it

has garnered.

Kumar Poudel, graduate business student who loves “The Punisher” was worried by Netflix canceling shows left and right, but is still willing to give Netflix plenty of chances. He is not worried about the cancellations too much because

it was Netflix that introduced him to the Marvel street-level heroes close to his heart.

“I didn’t know ‘Daredevil’ before I borrowed a friend’s Netflix. That was two years ago. I am hooked now. I know that Netflix is canceling shows right now, and I was pretty sad to see ‘Daredevil’ and ‘Jessica Jones’ go, but I am excited for what’s coming. I don’t think Netflix will disappoint,” said Poudel.

Netflix is perfect for college students. Its low prices and value for money is a voluminous collection of shows. There may be some people who are disgruntled by Netflix’s cancellation of some of their favorite shows and decide to not pay higher prices for the service, but many don’t care.

“I don’t use Netflix a lot, except to watch [The] Punisher. But it is still a great resource to have around.

As a college student, I have money worries, but Netflix doesn’t figure into that. I gladly accept the price raises,” Poudel said.

‘The Fox on the Fairway’ featured at Topeka Civic Theater Alicia Muniz Washburn Review alicia.muniz@washburn.edu

Topeka Civic Theatre in Topeka, Kansas is holding several different plays in the next few months. The one students should look forward to for this month is Ken Ludwig’s “The Fox On the Fairway.” It is supposed to be a nice romantic comedy, and is based off of a Marx Brother’s classic. The catchline for the play is “Love, Life and a Man’s Eternal Love Affair with Golf.” This appears to perfectly capture the intimate dealings with the play, so it should be an elating joy to watch. The play is on several days, and began Jan. 18 and

will play until Feb. 9. They are all nighttime viewings on Fridays and Saturdays, so if you are looking for something to fill your time either by yourself or with another, this would be a great opportunity. The play comes with different pricings depending on your age, as well as the time. The days to go include 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25 and 26 with dinner, 6 p.m. Jan. 31 , 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1 and 2 with dinner, 12:30 p.m. Feb. 3 with brunch, 6 p.m. Feb. 7, and finally 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8 and Feb. 9 with dinner. There are four different categories of tickets: mainstage, with dinner, with brunch and laugh lines. For students, it is $20 for the mainstage tickets with a current ID, $39.50 for dinner, $33.50 with

brunch, and $10 for the laugh lines.

The prices aren’t too bad, especially if you get a good seat early. To buy your ticket, you can either go in person at an earlier date, or you can purchase one over the phone or online. Call the main desk at 785-3575213, and the person at the desk can answer any questions you have.

Rebecca Lewis, sophomore mass media major, is looking forward to the upcoming play.

“I am really looking forward to going to this play with some of my theater friends. They have told me good things about the Topeka Civic Theater, so I decided I have to see it for myself,” Lewis said. “I picked this specific play because I really like to watch romantic comedies. I

am sure I won’t be disappointed.”

Brian Sazo, senior Spanish major, is also looking forward to seeing the show.

“I am looking forward to seeing this, although I don’t really enjoy watching romantic comedies, but several of my friends are going to see it, so I thought, might as well! I am thinking that if it is good, then I might see it again with my family since they are huge theater goers,” Sazo said. “This makes things easier for me. So I can’t say that I am excited, but I am sure I will be satisfied with the performance. I might even watch it with dinner since I heard the food is really good.”

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Entertaining: Topeka Civic Theater is hosting plays. The theater will be filled.

Leadership Challenge Event: Nine years of impacting future leaders

Kodee Christensen

Washburn Review kodee.christensen@washburn.edu

The Leadership Institute at Washburn is infamous for excellence and tradition. One of the many avenues through which they display this reputation is the Annual Leadership Challenge Event. The event brings both high school and college students together from four different states for a two-day leadership education and application experience.

This year, the event will be hosted on Thursday, Feb. 28 and Friday, March 1.

“The LCE is truly one of a kind,” remarks Dr. Michael Gleason, Director of the Leadership Institute.

“In traveling to different leadership conferences, we’ve never seen or heard of anything quite like this event.”

Teams of five either high school

or college students are taught leadership skills during the first session.

The following day, they apply those skills as they enter the fictional city of Metropolis and are met with challenges and problem-solving opportunities presented to them by volunteers who role-play as citizens of Metropolis.

“When I was in high school, I competed in the LCE,” said senior Colin Truhe, a double major in communications and mass media.

“I had attended leadership conferences and camps before, but this was completely new. I was able to learn about leadership and then was asked to immediately take what I had learned and apply it to an intense simulation.”

The event is a great way to teach students not only about leadership, but also how to apply it as students and community members. “The

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LCE fellow: Brooke Manny, senior studying history, is this years LCE Fellow. The Leadership Council is responsible for organizing funds volunteers and activities from the student body.

event showed me that leadership isn’t something you learn about, rather it’s something that you do,”

Truhe said.

This year’s LCE Fellow is senior history major and leadership minor Brooke Manny.

“As fellow, I am head of the Student Leadership Council, which is made up of a group of students that plans the event through raising funds, volunteers and participants,” Manny said. “The LCE team always welcomes student and community volunteers. Volunteering allows people to see how smart high school and college students are.

The students are brilliant people.

Each year our volunteers are blown away by how these leaders handle challenges.”

This year the council collected over $40,000 in sponsorships and a group of over 150 volunteers to help the 215 students register for the event.

Campus and community support

is both plentiful and greatly appreciated. “The Leadership Challenge Event is a great opportunity to see how much support the Leadership Institute has from faculty, staff and community members. We would not be able to celebrate our 9th year if it wasn’t for the support of others,” said Manny.

“We should be proud as a university and community of this display of support for and impact on young leaders,” Gleason said. “It is the responsibility of leaders to encourage future leaders. It’s amazing to see our community rise to the occasion when it comes to supporting the event.”

If students are interested, visit washburn.edu/lce and find the volunteer registration link. The last date for volunteer registration is Jan. 26 and Jan. 31 for sponsorships.

What is your most interesting class this semester?

By Alicia Muniz

Agustina Santez Sophomore Nursing “My most interesting class this semester would have to be Human Anatomy, because it challenges me and I love a good challenge.

I aim to have an A in the class, so I need to work hard and do my best, because biology classes are often my weakest classes.”

Kristina Sharpton Junior Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation “My most interesting class and probably my favorite, would have to be my serial killer class. I find serial killers interesting and we are learning about them and learning how officers make a profile. This will be useful in my career because I want to do work that revolves around these kinds of things. I am sure I will do well, and there shouldn’t be any hesitation on my part.”

Gema Rodriguez Freshman Undecided “My most interesting class this semester is most definitely archaeology, because the history of the world is extremely interesting to me. There are things on this Earth that have been here and existed that are millions of years old, just buried beneath the ground waiting to be discovered. Some of these things could even tell us about the people who lived here before us, which is exciting to discover.”

Ta’Von Horton Sophomore Criminal Justice “Most interesting class this semester has got to be Movies and Music. I’m not really a music guy, but I really like watching and commenting on movies. The movies we are going to watch in class appear to be interesting, but I haven’t actually seen any of them before. This will be a whole new experience for me, and I figure that while I probably won’t like all of them, I am bound to like at least a few, which is what is important to me and makes this class worth it.”

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Take me home, country roads: Radio New Zealand follows Bruce Hopkins on his way to spread his father and brother’s ashes. The journey takes place on the Te Araroa Trail along the coast of New Zealand.

‘The Long Way Home’: Podcast takes its listeners on a journey

Samuel Cox Washburn Review samuel.cox@washburn.edu

Spreading your father’s ashes is harder than you think.

Bruce Hopkins wanted to take his dad and brother’s ashes back home to Stewart Island, New Zealand. As if spreading two relative’s ashes wasn’t hard enough, Hopkins decided to take the long way to get there. The long, long way.

It’s a very fun experience to listen to the heavy New Zealand accents and hear the rush of waterfalls as Hopkins walks the length of New Zealand.

Son of a crayfisherman, Hopkins turned to the performing arts after training as a teacher in physical education and a brief period as a crayfisherman himself. Hopkins, being in peak physical condition, decided to become a professional

dancer for nine years in Australia and New Zealand. He was a member of several companies including Limbs Dance Co. and Black Grace Dance Co. Hopkins then spent twelve years as a freelance actor with numerous stage, film and television roles, working with people such as Michael Hurst, Lucy lawless and Kevin Smith. One of Hopkins’ most famous roles was for his portrayal of Gamling in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy by Peter Jackson and for playing the voice of evil alien Choobo on Power Rangers Ninja Storm. More recently Hopkins founded a temp agency that was directed toward actors so that they could work in between their acting jobs.

Hopkins and his larger than life personality entered into the field of talk-back radio and thus began his love affair with the microphone.

Hopkins would go on to spend the next three years as a radio host as half of the comedy duo called “Des & Les” with life long friend Alan Reid.With the passing of his brother and father in the same year, Hopkins saw an opportunity to use all the skills he had aquired over his lifetime and pay it forward as an act of respect for the loved one’s he had lost.

Hopkins decided to make the arduous track across New Zealand.

Te Araroa is New Zealand’s long distance tramping route, stretching circa 3,000 kilometres along the length of the country’s two main islands from Cape Reinga to Bluff.

In an interview with the New Zealand Herald, Hopkins said, “I wanted to express my gratitude and love of being born in this country by walking this trail. It will connect me fully to my heritage.”

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Walk a mile in their shoes: Bruce Hopkins takes his father and brother’s ashes across New Zealand. RNZ.com provided it’s podcast listeners a chance to follow along as Hopkins made his journey.

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Topeka Symphony Orchestra’s performed Saturday Mingzhu Zhu

Washburn Review mingzhu.zhu@washburn.edu

Topeka Symphony Orchestra held a concert, “Who am I, and where am I going?” at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2019 in White Concert Hall at Washburn University.

In this season, Topeka Symphony Orchestra poses giant philosophical questions, and artists and composers will respond through classical and popular music. It explores big issues about life and death, fate and destiny, art and inspiration, and love and marriage.

Jennifer Forni joined the Topeka Symphony Orchestra to perform the concert about identity.

“For a small town to have a symphony orchestra (at) this quality is really good, really special,” said Jerry Farley, the president of Washburn University. “I can’t sing like that at all. She has (a) beautiful voice.”

The concert began with the prelude from the opera Hansel and Gretel. The tale showcased the concert’s questions, “Who am I, and where am I going?” After that, Forni joined the orchestra to perform “Knoxville: Summer of 1915”

by Samuel Barber. It’s a reflective meditation on childhood, nostalgia, and self-awareness. Finally, Forni performed the Fourth Symphony by Gustav Mahler after intermission. It mused on joy and innocence, and it explored deeper and darker sides on life and death.

American soprano Jennifer Forni was a special guest at the concert.

Forni received a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance in the Oberlin Conservatory of Music with the Evelyn Puddy Oliver

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Responses via music: The Topeka Symphony Orchestra holds a series of concerts asking “The Big Questions.” The concert of “Who am I, and where am I going?” showed on Saturday at White Concert Hall.

Scholarship. She continued her studies at the University of Maryland, College Park, where she received a Master of Opera. During this time, she was personally selected by Marilyn Horne to represent the university in The Song Continues master class series at Carnegie Hall.

Forni is a former member of the Portland Opera Studio. In recent years, she has returned to Portland Opera for such roles as Tatyana in

their brand-new production of Eugene Onegin.

This summer, Forni will return to Portland to sing the Chants d’ Auvergne in the Oregon Music Festival.

The Topeka Symphony is going to ask “The Big Questions” this year, including “Who am I?” “Where am I going?” “What happens after death?” “What is our destiny?” “What is the meaning of life?”

The concert conversation was at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 19 at Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center at Washburn University.

“I really enjoy the concert,” said Darlene Mahler, resident of Topeka. “I went to the pre-concert talk, and they talked a lot about the individual pieces and how to tie that to “Who am I, and where am I going?”

Kyle Wiley Pickett is the music director and conductor of “The Big Questions” series. Before the con-

cert, Pickett spoke about the performance and the history behind the music.

The Topeka Symphony encourages and cultivates appreciation and support for fine music in north Kansas by presenting performances of high quality and by providing educational and performance opportunities for youth.

For more information about Topeka Symphony Orchestra, visit the website at topekasymphony.org.

Art as conversation: What it can say

Yash Chitrakar

Washburn Review yash.chitrakar@washburn.edu

There is no denying that Dredd Scott’s work, “What is the Proper Way to Display a U.S Flag?”, caused controversy in 1988 when it was first displayed in the School of the Art Institute of Chicago; one had to step on the American flag to answer the question. With the controversial nature of his work in mind, he uses it as a primary example of how art forces and shapes conversation about society—in his case, it’s the idea of freedom he wanted to talk about.

His work, being participatory art, by and large, got done what it set out to do; it forced a conversation by allowing people to pour their sentiments about the flag into a thick notebook. Some answers congratulated the artist and thanked him for unmasking the oppression they had to go through, while others saw the work as an attack on American values. Some argued that, while discourse is necessary, how one chooses to participate in it matters. Scott wasn’t being respectful enough for their liking.

That is the problem that many subversive artists face. They are

forced to work within the confines of what society deems as right. A significant deviation will not go unnoticed and is often frowned upon.

An artist must follow the social norm he or she is trying to subvert or throw into sharp relief. An artist has to choose between acceptance and perhaps a weakened point or face criticism or even censorship.

Scott faced national backlash when he displayed his piece.

George Bush called it disgraceful and the US Congress outlawed the work. This culminated in a First Amendment decision that prevented the government from demanding patriotism when Scott and three others burned flags on the steps of the US Capitol to display dissatisfaction at Congress’ decision to ban the art. Scott, through his actions, albeit their controversial nature, brought the oppression represented by the flag into light and even brought about legal changes.

The question now is: Was there another way to do the same in a better way? Perhaps. Perhaps not. Perhaps a harsh awakening was what the audience, the American populace, needed. Could Scott have also shown the freedom and protection that the flag represents for some?

Scott wanted his art to instigate a conversation, and a productive conversation today is one which is nuanced and comprehensive.

Presenting an issue to satisfaction means presenting all the sides of it, warts and all, even if it doesn’t favor one’s argument.

Art is a nebulous concept. People argue about every aspect of it: what it should do, what it is or should be, what is the correct way to do things et cetera. Scott’s initiative to create a loud buzz may be seen as ham-fisted, but in the context of the time, it may have been a necessary step to take in order shake the public consciousness into awakening.

Art starts a conversation, and as banal as it may seem in the present, that conversation can snowball into critical issues. It is difficult to say whether what Scott did was right, but one can be sure of art’s impact on the world.

Conversation through controversy: Dredd Scott’s artwork caused a lot of controversy, as people had to step on the US flag to answer the prompt, “What is the proper way to display a US flag?” photo courtesy of dreadscott.net

What focus of fine arts do you participate in?

By Mingzhu Zhu

Seth Burdick Mass Media Freshman “Music. I like country, pop, rap.”

Blake Frey Exploratory Freshman “I like action movies. One of my favorite (ones) is Saving Private Ryan.”

Kristian Russell Biology Freshman “I used to be in orchestra. I played the viola and guitar.”

Sayaka Kine Criminal Justice Senior “I like watching Harry Potter. I don’t usually read books, but I read the Harry Potter novels.”

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Hard work pays off Nick Solomon

Washburn Review nicholas.solomon@washburn.edu

From Wamego to Topeka, Joey Holley is certainly going in the right direction.

Just like several others, Holley has made the adjustment from a small Midwest town to the capital city of Kansas and college life.

Holley is a junior with a double major in marketing and entrepreneurship, in the Washburn School of Business, and he has made an effort to take advantage of many opportunties on campus.

“I grew up (until 7th grade) in Rossville, Kansas, and then I moved to Wamego and finished off middle school and high school there, but I tell most people I’m from Wamego,” said Holley.

Holley’s reasons for picking Washburn should come as no surprise as many students echo his thoughts.

“It was a smaller school, the class sizes were smaller; I thought I’d get a more personable experience out of it, meaning I’d be able to be more involved in stuff, and I’d be able to do more, kind of get more out of the college experience than getting lost in the crowd of a bigger school. It felt like a family, and that it would be a fit for me,” said Holley.

Holley has been involved on campus, being part of the Washburn Student Government Association, the Dean’s Student Council, the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and he was also the vice president of Student Ambassadors.

“I wanted to stand out a little bit. At first it was a kind of resume builder, but it also kept me busy, on top of things, and it gave me that schedule,” said Holley.

Like many students, Holley made some changes to his original academic plan.

“I actually started out with management, then I took a big change and studied forensics chemistry… for a week. I was in chemistry for a week, and everything they where

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A True Ichabod: A junior marketing and entrepreneurship major, there is no doubt Joey Holley has a bright future ahead of him

talking about..I realized I can’t do this, I panicked and went back to business, and switched to marketing and entrepreneurship. I’ve loved it ever since,” said Holley.

Making the most of his available opportunties, Holley has completed three internships so far. First he did a marketing internship for Century Business Technologies in Topeka.

Next was Jones-Huyett Partners, and the Kansas Expo Centre. Soon, he will also be interning for Capitol Federal here in Topeka.

Holley has certainly proven himself as a more than competent student, and others have noticed.

“He is a genuine guy and is not afraid to show his compassion for others. He has a very strong head on his shoulders and is very driven. He definitely embodies what an

Ichabod is,” said assistant director of Law School Admissions Priscilla Samarripa.

Samarripa was formally the faculty adviser for Student Ambassadors.

Shane Van Dalsem, assistant professor of finance said Holley brings a positive presence to the School of Business.

“His only downfall is that he’s not a finance major,” said Van Dalsem.

Holley might be a good role model for other Washburn students as well.

“I think he’s one of those guys that tries things on campus, tries to make a difference, and is a good example of what students should be trying to do while they’re here: getting involved in something and making a difference,” said David

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Washburn tradition lives Melissa Kern

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After graduating from Seaman High School in 2016, Kaylee Snell decided to attend Washburn. She is now an athletic training major in her junior year.

“I chose Washburn for its track and field program. My freshman year was the year this program was introduced. I saw this as an opportunity to come help build the program and to make an impact,” Snell said.

Outside of running distance for the track team, Snell has also found herself participating in several other organizations on campus.

She is the President of the Spanish Club, a member of the Student Athletic Trainer Society, the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, and the Honors Student Council.

After she graduates in May of 2020, Snell would like to continue her education by enrolling in a masters program to become a physician’s assistant. After completion of this, she would like to work in orthopedics.

Snell is a second generation Washburn student. Her father, Loren, graduated from Washburn Law School. He is now a lawyer and her mother, Tricia, is a nurse.

She also has two siblings, one older sister, Danielle, who graduated from the University of Kansas, and a little brother, Tallon, who is adopted. He is a distant relative that they were fortunate enough to be able to bring into their family.

Snell’s favorite color is purple

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Going the distance: Kaylee Snell, junior athletic training major, runs long distance for the WU track team. She is president of the Spanish Club and participates in numerous other clubs, too.

and her favorite food is peanut butter. Running and the outdoors make her happy. She also loves to travel. She is the first in her family to travel outside of the United States not once but twice. She has been to England, France and Spain. Spanish culture holds a special place in her heart.

Snell says her love for Spanish comes from beginning in middle school and never giving up on the language.

“I enjoy learning in general. Taking on a language is a big thing. I was intrigued by the experience.

It will also be very beneficial to myself and others I will encounter throughout life.” Snell said.

English professor impresses students Kodee Christensen

Washburn Review kodee.christensen@washburn.edu

Andrew Farkas, or Andy as he prefers to be called, is an assistant professor of English at Washburn University. After teaching at eight other colleges and universities for 15 years, Farkas came to Washburn University in the fall of 2017 to teach English, specifically creative writing.

“The creative writing program here is really fantastic,” said Farkas.

“We have so many creative writing teachers and so many opportunities to teach different creative writing classes.”

Farkas received his bachelor’s degree from Kent State University and two masters degrees from the University of Tennessee and the University of Alabama. He earned his PhD from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a focus on fiction writing.

“Because my focus has been fiction writing, that’s my favorite class to teach,” said Farkas. “I especially enjoy the advanced fiction writing workshop course that I teach. We have so many creative writers here at Washburn; it’s really exciting as a professor.”

Students in his classes pick up on his excitement.

“He is a guy that other professors should aspire to be like,” said Nick Solomon, sophomore criminal justice major. “He is communicative, friendly and passionate about what he teaches. He is definitely one of my favorite teachers that I’ve ever had the pleasure of learning from.”

For many people, writing is a way to express their ideas and feelings.

Having a supportive environment in which to do this is key and one

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Being a volunteer. Emma Staats is a junior majoring in integrated study. She helped to move the food pantry and organize the reopening event.

Peek behind the scenes Mingzhu Zhu

Washburn Review mingzhu.zhu@washburn.edu

photo by Peggy Clark

Classroom mentor: Assistant English Professor Andy Farkas has a book of short stories, “Sunsphere” coming out in March, and his novel, “The Big Red Herring,” is set to publish later this fall.

of Farkas’s goals for his classroom.

“English courses give students the opportunity to express themselves on paper and in the process gives them the opportunity to learn more about themselves,” said Farkas. “I prefer to run discussion classes. Consequently, I always try to make the students feel comfortable, so they feel free to share their ideas.”

Farkas enjoys being able to open his students to new ideas.

“I get to influence students by introducing them to works and ideas they have perhaps never encountered before,” said Farkas.

Students who believe English is all about a long list of rules might like Farkas’ philosophy.

“As creative writing goes, always be suspicious of rules other authors claim apply to everyone all the time... including this one,” said Farkas.

“He is a guy that other professors should aspire to be like.”

As for his influence outside of the classroom, Farkas will be coming alongside Washburn University as it increases its participation in the Kansas Book Festival, which is scheduled for Sept. 19, 2019, at the Kansas Capitol.

“The festival is a chance for Kansas writers to come together to both promote and sell their books,” said Farkas. “I’m really looking forward to getting more involved with this festival as my career at Washburn continues.”

Farkas is also an author of experimental fiction. BlazeVOX18 will be releasing a book of his short stories called “Sunsphere,” in March, and KERNPUNKT Press will release his novel titled, “The Big Red Herring,” to come out in either October or November.

If you search the titles and his name, you will be able to pull up the websites for these releases.

Farkas published one collection of short stories, “Self-Titled Debut,” with Subito Press in 2009.

Emma Staats is a junior at Washburn, majoring in integrated study with minors in theater and leadership studies.

Staats has been a volunteer coordinator of Bods Feeding Bods for two years, which is a food pantry on campus providing nutritious food to any member of Washburn who might find themselves in need.

The grand reopening will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Feb. 14 in Kuehne 101.

Everyone in the Washburn community is welcome to come. People can have cookies, cocoa and a free T-shirt.

“We always have food in here and there’s always too much,” said Staats. “We are throwing away a ton of cans because they are outdated.”

Staats encourages everyone to use Bods Feeding Bods. She wants to break down the stigma of the food pantry, so that everyone can go if they have a valid Washburn ID. A lot of students are in need of food or sometimes can’t get to the stores because they don’t have the transportation.

“I am taking sociology classes, communication classes and women’s and gender’s studies classes,” said Staats. “I am combining those because I want to be involved inpolicies and advocacies around human rights.”

Staats takes part in many activities on campus, but she balances

her obligations out, such as being a student director for the leadership institute or with theater, she is on the stage crew for “Chairs,” and she hopes to land a part in “Curtains,” a musical that Washburn theatre will produce in April. Staats has also had parts in several theatre productions since her freshman year.

She works at both the Theater Office and as a desk assistant for Residential Living at the Living Learning Center.

Staats has a passion about policies with human rights issues. She wants to work with the issue of human trafficking and she has done a lot of research and projects with Sharon Sullivan, the chair of the Theater Department.

“She’s one of the most intelligent and passionate people that I’ve met,” said Stormy Jakoby Lukasavage, theater major. “I feel like whatever she does, she’ll rule in it and be the standard to which others are held to in her field.”

Staats is going to New York in March with Sullivan, who brings a group of students, for the Commission on the Status of Women. It’s an opportunity to hear from people all around the world about women rights issues, including what women are going through, what they are experiencing, what their needs are in other countries around the world.

Staats plans to graduate in December 2020. Her long-term goal is to work on international policies and human right issues.

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‘The Punisher’ season 2: Up is down, and black is white Nick Solomon

Washburn Review nicholas.solomon@washburn.edu

At least we got another season right?

The second, and likely the last, of “The Punisher” has arrived. While the first was a continued origin story, which in some aspects I liked and others I didn’t like at all, I was excited as a fan of the character, to see him in his travels after that origin story, seeing some pure Punisher yarn, albeit with much needed depth.

Everyone knows the story of marine corps veteran Frank Castle avenging his slain family, and season 2 depicts Frank after he tied up all the loose ends. Given a chance to be a civilian again, Frank has stopped doing the Punisher thing and is drifting around the country aimlessly, but gets dragged back into the fight. Wolverine had Jackman, Superman had Reeve and The Punisher has Jon Bernthal. It should really come to no surprise that Jon Bernthal elevates the character to something incomparable to the comics, and he continues to give the role so much passion that is truly admirable. He is joined by returning cast members such as Jason R. Moore, Ben Barnes and Amber Rose Revah, as well as newcomers Giorgia Whigham, Josh Stewart and Floriana Lima.

One thing I absolutely enjoyed were the performances. Bernthal speaks for himself, but Whigham’s performance as the young

woman Frank becomes a surrogate father toward was overall really enjoyable, and those two bouncing off each other was fun. Barnes is unquestionably of the same caliber as Bernthal, and he really is just fun to see perform.

The problem is that some of the material is wasteful and drags on artificially. Josh Stewart’s character, Pilgrim, is a sort of sovereign citizen wacko-type with a twisted religious bent, but it really just feels like a wasted opportunity. The character, and that of Whigham’s Amy both have some comic inspirations, but mixed together it just feels as if the story behind it just isn’t that strong, and feels watered down for television considering the source material found in writer Garth Ennis’ work.

I have to talk about Barnes further because he deserved better in terms of makeup. His character is supposed to be horrifically disfigured. There was definitely some miscommunication between writers and makeup, because he is given just a tiny amount of scarring when it is painfully obvious that was not the intention as the first season set him up to be the opposite. The characters Billy has scenes with are written to react to his face as some sort of mangled, grotesque mess when it is just Barnes with some scars.

Considering the show is probably cancelled after this, I really did try to savor my time with it. Jon Bernthal immortalizes Frank Castle, and even surpasses the comic in giving the character so much depth and complex-

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Without remorse: Cancellation imminent, “The Punisher” is still well worth watching and my favorite section of the Marvel umbrella. Pictured is Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle, using a barbell for unintended purposes on Russian goon Kazan (Illia Volok).

ity that he never really had before. The show has a ton of issues, but I still think it is worth

watching just to see Bernthal, Whigham and the rest of the cast perform.

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Sci-Fi madness: Arnold Schwarzenegger portrays Douglas Quaid in one of his most iconic film moments ever. Amazon Prime has added another cinematic gem in “Total Recall.”

Best of Prime Video: Schwarzenegger in Dick’s ‘Total Recall’ Nick Solomon

Washburn Review nicholas.solomon@washburn.edu

Schwarzenegger and science fiction mixed perfectly.

Phillip K. Dick’s work is some of my favorite in all of the science fiction writing I have ever consumed. The basis for films such as “Minority Report,” “Blade Runner,” “Paycheck” and “Total Recall,” his writing has had an influence on my science fiction tastes. Thinking back, the idea of a PKD short story being adapted by Paul Verhoeven (“Robocop”) and starring legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger sounds like gold, and it certainly is.

The result is a mind-bending science fiction-based plot with wonderful 80s era action and Verhoeven’s brand of satire.

Set in the future, Schwarzenegger plays Douglas Quaid, a construction worker who is unsatisfied with his life who has always wanted to go to Mars. He knows he can’t do the real thing, so he goes to Rekall, which is a place that implants false memories of things like vacations. Quaid opts to have one on Mars, and everything goes downhill from there. He is joined by Sharon Stone who portrays his wife, Lori, Rachel Ticotin, Michael Ironside and Ronny Cox. One-liners, severed limbs and tongue-in-cheek explosive action come together perfectly.

Like “Starship Troopers” soon after it, one of the most admirable things about “Total Recall” is the setting and practical effects. Both Earth and Mars have a lived-in atmosphere to them with an unmistakable visual flare that makes it perfectly clear for a Verhoeven movie. While dated, the practical effects in the film are phenomenal. The scene where Schwarzenegger is the red-haired woman in disguise and the resistance leader Kuato all hold up incredibly well.

Like his other movies, Arnold alone makes this movie incredibly watchable. Using his innate charisma, Quaid is a perfect protagonist, somebody to root for and who will always get the bad guy, not to mention icon-

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

By Kraig Dafoe

This article appeared Jan. 19, 1972. Washburn now averages around 7,000 students per semester.

This rendition of the Ichabod can be found in the Jan. 30, 1987, issue of the Review. Over the years, the Ichabod mascot has gone through many changes. Check out the 2018 yearbook for many of them.

This article can be found in the Jan. 21, 2004, edition of the Review. Statues come and go, but controversy stays forever.

ic 80s-era action with the added Verhoeven gore.

Saying this is just an Arnold action movie doesn’t give it enough credit. I can say it is one of the best Schwarzenegger-headlined films. It still has Phillip K. Dick’s DNA in it too. It has an open ended and mind-bending nature that is of a bonus of the time to be had by watching this movie.

Overall, the only person I wouldn’t recommend this to is someone who doesn’t like Schwarzenegger and some Verhoeven moments. It’s the type of movie you can put on and can cheer you up with how much fun it is. I can’t emphasize that this film is incredibly watchable.

This article can be found in the January 30, 1987.

If you’re wondering where you might know this young fellow from, this picture can be found in the Jan. 23, 2002, edition of the Review. Now you can see him at any and all Washburn football games, coaching from the sidelines.

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Ichabod men take it to Fort Hays State Tigers Seth Burdick

Washburn Review seth.burdick@washburn.edu

Following the women’s team, the men’s team took on the Fort Hays State Tigers in the NCAA Game of the Week on Saturday, Jan. 19.

The two rivals last played March 3, 2018, where the Ichabods came out on top handling the Fort Hays State, 77-53. This time was no different as the Ichabods defended the home turf, 80-73.

The first half of the game was a hard-fought period. The Ichabods and Tigers traded leads multiple times, the Ichabods were the only team to really gain a decent lead.

The Tigers fought hard most of the half to try and stay in the game. By the end of the half, the Ichabods were able to build a lead to end the half. The Ichabods led at the end of the half 38-34.

After halftime, the Ichabods lead grew after senior forward, David Salach knocked down a layup and sophomore forward, Will McKee nailed a 3-point shot.

The Ichabod defense held the Ti-

gers scoreless for the first two minutes of the half until they made one free-throw.

With 15:20 to go in the second half, the Tigers drove down to the paint where freshman forward Sevon Witt committed a flagrant foul that caused him to be ejected from the game.

For Fort Hays State, that was the key moment to help them get back in the game. The Tigers went on a 16-5 run to retake the lead with 11:05 to go. From there, it seemed as if all of the momentum that the Ichabods had built was gone. The Tigers continued to add to their lead. With 6:47 left in the game, the Ichabods were losing 63-58.

Down 67-61, the Ichabods stole the ball and with it regained the momentum to help them get back to a tie. A little bit later, Salach backed down his man and went up and was fouled on his shot. He made the ensuing free-throw to bring the Ichabods within one point. On the next play, McKee stole the ball which led to sophomore guard Tyler Geiman, passing the ball to senior guard Javion Blake. Blake took the

ball right to the hoop to give the Ichabods a 68-67 lead.

With 33 seconds left in the game, the Ichabods used a 10-5 run to take a 78-72 lead. The Tigers tried to mount a comeback at the end of the game, but it was all for not as the Ichabods cleanly ended the game winning 80-73 over the instate rival Fort Hays State.

Even though there was a blizzard on Friday, the Ichabod fans showed up to see their team play. As a player, Salach was happy to see the fans come support the team against the Tigers.

“It was a fun game. It was great to see the fans come out to support us. Even with the icy roads and bad weather conditions, they still came to help us out,” Salach said.

Whenever you come back from behind against a team it is a great feeling. It is even better when it is against a rival.

“Two good teams, battling it out, they threw some punches and we kind of got wavered in the second half. The veterans got together, and we showed the underclassman that this is what it is like in the MIAA.

photo by Lou Collobert

Charging Ichabod: Sophomore Will McKee charging into to the defense of the Fort Hays Tigers, looking for the opening to the basket.

On any night anyone can get beat but tonight we were lucky enough to pull off the win,” Blake said.

After defeating the Tigers on Saturday, the Ichabods improved their record to 13-3 on the year and 6-1 in MIAA play. Fort Hays State is now 12-5 on the year and 6-2 in MIAA play. The Ichabods are currently sitting in second place be-

hind Northwest Missouri State in the MIAA standings. The Ichabods will travel to Joplin, Missouri next to face off with the Missouri Southern State Lions this Wednesday.

The next time the Ichabods play at home will be Thursday, Jan. 31 against the Lincoln University of Missouri Blue Tigers.

Ichabod women not successful but still kept it close Seth Burdick

Washburn Review seth.burdick@washburn.edu

photos by Lou Collobert

Eye on the prize: Junior Reagan Phelan is keeping a eye on the basket as she works through the Fort Hays Tigers’ defense.

The Ichabod women’s basketball team took on Fort Hays State in the NCAA Game of the Week. Throughout the first three quarters the Ichabods could not make very many baskets.

In the fourth quarter their shots started to fall as the crowd got into the game. However, Fort Hays State did just enough to hold onto the lead and win. The Ichabods lose, 51-59.

Working through the defense: Junior Shelbe Piggie works her way through the Fort Hays Tigers’ defense in the Saturday, Jan. 19 game.

Getting to know Tyas Martin: A force to be wreckened with Seth Burdick

Washburn Review seth.burdick@washburn.edu

For many years, Washburn athletics has relied on the quality play of its senior athletes. Like all other years, this year is no different.

In football, senior linebacker tandem, Derrick McGreevy and Austin Tillman led the defense and the volleyball team was led by senior setter, Shayla Conner. The basketball team carries that same trait. Senior guard Javion Blake and senior forward David Salach help lead the team but there is one person that is a major staple to the basketball team that does not get as much press. His name is Tyas Martin.

Martin, a senior guard, grew up in Wichita, Kansas with his parents, Toby Martin and Nicole and Jerrod Childers. This is where he found

the love of basketball. In Wichita, he attended Wichita East High School. Martin was a standout athlete for the Blue Aces, being an allstate honorable mention his senior year in basketball.

At Washburn, he has found his home away from home. Over his career he has averaged steady 5.9 points per game. During his senior season, Martin has almost doubled his scoring output to 9.4 points a game. Even though he is an excellent player on the court, Blake believes that his leadership is what makes him standout from the rest.

“He has a great attitude every day. He has been a leader here for four years now. I can always depend on Tyas on offense and most importantly defense. I go to him all of the time. He brings that element of toughness and hustle to our team

that we really need,” Blake said.

To play a sport at the collegiate level it is more than just playing a sport, you have to love the game.

Martin knows that the game he loves to play does not last forever.

“I love to compete. This game doesn’t last forever so it is one thing that you have to cherish and spend time with your teammates. We are together all the time, we hangout all of the time which is a fun situation,” Martin said.

What drew Martin to Washburn was more than just basketball. Before Martin balled in Lee Arena, his grandfather came to know former head coach Bob Chipman fairly well.

“My grandpa went here, and he knew Chip, so we came down to play a game of pickup [basketball].

Chip liked what he saw that day, so

he offered me a scholarship to come play here. I loved the guys that were on the team, so it was really a no-brainer to come here,” Martin said.

Topeka is not the most exciting place in the world to live. When it comes to free time, Tyas and other athletes have to work with what they have. Tyas spends his time playing video games with his friends from Wichita and hangout with his teammates.

“I like to play video games with my friends back home, and hang out with our teammates. I’m a simple guy. I don’t really like to be too extravagant,” Martin said.

Martin and company have improved their record to 13-3 on the year. The Blue Ace from Wichita East is sure to make an impact for the team throughout the rest of the

photo by Lou Collobert

Cool under pressure: Martin heads up court. Martin is a senior this year.

season.

From playing to coaching: Brette Herber is an Ichabod for life Seth Burdick

Washburn Review seth.burdick@washburn.edu

From player to now coach, Brette Herber is an Ichabod for life. Herber is an assistant coach for the women’s basketball team. This year, the women’s team is 11-5. Some of that can be credited to assistant coach Brette Herber.

Herber grew up in McPherson, Kansas. From there she went to play basketball for the Utah Utes for a season. After her freshman season, she transferred to Washburn to finish off her career. During her senior year, she was the MIAA defensive player of the year.

When she played at Washburn, she helped coach for her old high school in the summers. After she used up all of her playing eligibility, she became a student assistant for the Ichabods. Even though she had experience at the NCAA Division I and II levels, Herber wanted to experience something different.

“I had played Division I and Division II basketball, but I really wanted Junior College, where I coached under Jim Turgeon, [the brother to Maryland Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Mark Turgeon].

There, I got some great experience before I came back to Washburn,” Herber said.

Once she graduated, she went to Iowa Western Community College as an assistant coach.

She enjoyed her time at Iowa Western, but knew she wanted something better. A job opened up as an assistant coach at Washburn and she knew she had to take it.

Since 2013, Herber has been an assistant coach at Washburn.

Herber has two siblings, a brother and a sister. Like her, her brother, Christian Ulsaker played basketball at Washburn and her sister, Ally Ulsaker, is a student at Washburn.

Herber and her husband of almost seven years, Matt, have one kid named Grayson. Herber likes to think that her family is a Washburn family, and by the looks of it, she would be correct.

“My family is kind of a Washburn family. My sister is a junior here, and my brother actually played basketball at Washburn as well. However, my husband did not attend Washburn,” Herber said.

After playing high school basketball and collegiate basketball, and continuing on to coaching, Herber has loved the game for as long as she can remember. Now that she has spent all of her professional career coaching basketball, there is nothing that she would rather do.

“I am a competitive person. I love the finesse of the game and the

fundamentals of the game. I like being in the action and getting excited. Sometimes when I am on the bench, I would be on the court with the kids, I love it so much,” Herber said. “I love the relationships that come with it too, especially with this group. This is a special group.

The bond that they have and the connection that they all have is hard to find with a bunch of girls.”

The players love Herber as much as she loves her players. Junior guard, Alexis McAfee believes that since Herber was a player at Washburn. It makes her a great resource to hear from.

“I think what makes coach Brette great is her passion for the game.

She was a player here too, so she really wants us to succeed at all costs. This helps us work better and harder every day,” McAfee said.

For coaches at the collegiate level, finding extra time outside of coaching comes at a premium. Herber, like all other coaches, likes to spend her free time doing the things that she loves to do the most.

“I love horseback riding. I do not get to do it as much anymore now that I am older but when I was a kid, it was playing basketball and riding horses. My husband and I are huge Sporting Kansas City fans. He played soccer in college, so I love going to Sporting KC games, and

photo courtesy of Brette Herber

Family ties. Women’s Assistant Basketball Coach Brette Herber poses with her husband, Matt, and their son Grayson. Herber has spent five seasons as the women’s assistant basketball coach.

likewise, Royals games. We are pretty much sports junkies,” Herber said.

Even though Herber’s playing days are over, she continues to make a strong impact for the wom-

en’s program at Washburn. Look for the Ichabods to make some noise under Herber.

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What is your opinion of the new indoor practice facility?

By Brandon Brownlee

Blake Frey Freshman Exploratory “I think it will be a good way to bring in new recruits for all the sports because everyone likes brand new facilities.”

Taylor Dougherty Senior Forensic Investigation “I really don’t have an opinion because I’m not real involved with it. It would be nice if it was built off campus just so there would be room for other things on campus, though.”

photo by Lou Collobert

Making a run for it: Sophomore Hunter Bentley is making a run for the basket through the defense of the Fort Hays Tigers. Previously, Bentley helped lead the Stags to four consecutive Class 4A-1 state titles.

Hunter Bentley leads charge Brandon Brownlee

Washburn Review brandon.brownlee@washburn.edu

Winning is something that has always happened at Washburn University when talking about the basketball programs. The legendary Bob Chipman had over 800 career wins on the men’s side and Ron McHenry recently eclipsed Patty Dick as the all-time win’s leader in school history on the women’s side.

The Washburn women are once again off and running this year with success coming from several players including sophomore guard Hunter Bentley.

Bentley grew up in the Kansas City, Missouri area, but attended high school in Kansas at Bishop Miege. While playing for Bishop Miege, she helped lead the Stags to four consecutive Class 4A-1 state titles, a 94-6 record and is a member of the 1,000-point club. Her senior year she was the Kansas City Star’s Player of the Year.

Bentley is the daughter of Holly and Hal Bentley. Hal works as the VP of Sales at Lockpath, Inc., a software company in the Kansas City area. Bentley’s mother is a seventh and eighth grade math and science teacher.

The name pattern of H’s starts with the parents of the Bentley family and continues to their children starting with Hunter’s older sister, Hope, who is currently a senior at TCU. Hunter is the middle child of three.

Rounding out the Bentley children is Hunter’s younger brother, Hudson, who is a senior at Bishop Miege.

Bentley is currently working on a political science degree that she hopes will lead her to some traveling opportunities later in life.

“I think it would be really cool to work in an embassy in another country and get to live somewhere else for a couple years,” said Bentley.

She hasn’t decided on what exact country

she would like to live and work in but said she was leaning toward somewhere in Europe so she can visit other countries while she is there.

As you can imagine, the life of a college athlete is a busy one so they don’t have much extra time on their hands, but Bentley enjoys watching comedy movies in her spare time.

You would think that once Bentley is done lifting weights as part of her team workouts she would want to be finished lifting. In Bentley’s case, you would be wrong.

“Me and my friends, we like to lift sometimes outside of basketball and just hangout with my friends as a team,” Bentley said.

“Anything that we can do together is always fun.”

With such a busy life focusing on basketball Bentley hasn’t had much time to think about what she would put on her bucket list.

If she were to create one she could certainly cross off zip lining in Hawaii, saying that was one of the coolest experiences she’s had in her life.

Leadership is key to any team’s success and it doesn’t always have to come from the seniors. Bentley is only a sophomore but is helping lead the Ichabods to success.

Freshman guard Katie Glatczak thinks highly of Bentley.

“Being only a freshman, this great group of girls has taught me so much already. Because of their great personalities, I believe this group has a great shot of doing something special together this year,” said Glatczak.

Bentley and her team have high hopes for this season of winning the MIAA and NCAA championship and putting their own stamp on Washburn women’s basketball history.

The Ichabods will be back in action Jan. 23 to take on Missouri Southern State on the road starting at 5:30 p.m.

Riley Herrmann Freshman Medical Imaging “I think it’s a great addition to the campus. It was well needed and will be well used.”

Max Levasseur Sophomore Mass Media “I think it’s a good idea, I have friends who are on the track team who say it would be easier to practice in. Not only that, but I think it would allow for more track meets at the school.”

Ben Perez Freshman Computer Information Science “I can’t wait ‘til it gets up here. It’s gonna be great because we won’t have to practice outside when it’s snowy and track can practice in there too.”

Emma Palasak Freshman Mass Media “I think it’s going to be great. Right now [with] the volleyball team, we kind of have to practice alongside everbody else, and we always feel bad when our balls roll into the pole vaulters. I think it’s going to be a good deal for them to have their own space to work out in.”

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