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News Pages 1-3 Human trafficking month
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Opinion Page 4 Doomsday Clock
College students say it is important to intervene when you see a friend being abused, but 58% say they don’t know what to do.
Sports Pages 5-6 Face your cardio fears
Features Pages 7-12 Top 10 video games of 2017
Top six reasons why college students are reluctant to report dating abuse
78%
think that it will make it worse for the victim feel it is not their business
College students say they don’t know how to get help for themselves on campus if they were a victim of dating abuse.
38%
think that it will hurt their relationship with the victim know the suspected abuser
One in three dating college students have given a dating partner their computer, online access, email or social network passwords and these students are more likely to experience digital dating abuse.
36%
Data from loveisrespect.org
February brings awareness to issues of dating violence Charles Rankin Washburn Review charles.rankin@washburn.edu
February is Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time to talk about consent, care, communication and what it means to engage in healthy relationships. While this month is a good time for students to look at their own dating relationships, many are not entirely sure what dating violence entails. “Often times we think [of domestic violence] as they’re married or they’re older. When you think about dating violence, often times the criteria that classifies something as dating violence, most people don’t call it that,” said Shelley Bearman, project coordinator for sexual assault education and prevention at Washburn. Bearman said there are many signs of dating
violence, such as a partner who is overprotective and wants to always know where you are or pressures you into sharing your passwords. “[This is] actually dating violence because it infringes on your rights as an individual person,” Bearman said. In addition to not always being seen as signs of dating violence, Bearman said that society can sometimes glorify these actions as being romantic especially in some media portrayals. “It’s not romantic when you don’t have a choice,” Bearman said. “It’s kind of like consent. You can’t give consent if saying ‘no’ means that you’re going to be fearful that something bad will happen to you.” According to Bearman, a lot of it hinges on the idea that people need to recognize their own individuality. While doing things as a couple is fine, both parties
need to agree to it. People also need to know that doing your own thing without your partner is okay too, and your partner needs to understand that. While much of the research on dating violence is focused on teens, there are still staggering numbers about college students and their limited knowledge of the subject.
“Our actions speak to the culture we want to create,” Bearman said. “Our inaction equally speaks to the culture we want to create.” More than half of college students have trouble identifying dating violence and about the same amount say they don’t know how to help someone who’s dealing
are afraid the abuser might make their life worse on campus are afraid that people who know it was them who reported it Washburn provides confidential victim advocacy. If you have concerns for yourself or a friend, contact Molly Steffes-Herman at (785) 670-3100 or at molly.herman@washburn.edu or visit her office in Kuehne Hall, Suite 200. Graphic by Cody Dannar
with it, according to information gathered by loveisrespect.org. Bearman does offer some ideas on how to recognize dating violence and how to help someone who is the victim of dating violence. Bearman says that ultimately creating a community of care is key. “Our actions speak to the culture we want to create,” Bearman said. “Our inaction equally speaks to the culture we want to create. If we see something and we don’t know those people, if he grabs and shakes her… we know that that’s not a healthy relationship. There are things that we can do where we’re not putting ourselves at risk.” Bearman lists a few things one can do. One such thing is distracting or drawing the attention away from the situation, maybe having a friend announce to people a dance break to
get everyone involved at a party or asking the people involved in the situation a simple question and change the subject. Another thing might be to find a friend of the victim or the perpetrator and have them intervene in the situation. The ultimate goal is to diffuse the situation and also be safe while doing it. Molly Steffes-Herman, the campus advocate for Washburn, has some advice on helping people who witness or are affected by dating violence. She suggests that if you are on campus and you see something that you feel is wrong to find someone who has any kind of authority. “[Faculty are] responsible for making sure that campus is safe,” Steffes-Herman said. See Dating Violence Awareness Month Pg. 2
Brownback steps down to serve as religious freedom ambassador Emily Unruh Washburn Review emily.unruh@washburn.edu
“I personally feel blessed by the time I have spent serving our great state and would like to observe a time of prayer and fasting before God takes me on to the next part of my journey,” said Gov. Sam Brownback in a proclamation made Monday. “I invite all Kansans to join me as we pray for our state and our nation.” Brownback asked Kansans to fast and pray on his last full day in office, which was Tuesday, Jan. 30. He will resign as governor at 3 p.m. Wednesday and Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer will complete the remaining term. Brownback is stepping into the position of ambassador-at-large for internation-
al religious freedom. President Donald Trump nominated Brownback for the position in July, but he was confirmed last week when Vice President Pence broke the 49-49 tie for confirmation in Congress. Freshman political science major Bailey Sater said that the confirmation took longer than she thought, since “he was expecting to win easily.” This delay led to “slow going in the statehouse due to a lack of leadership,” said Sater. “He gave the Lt. Gov. many of his duties during the time, but it was still pretty confusing about who was governing Kansas.” Sater was uncertain about what accounted for the long delay, but mentioned Brownback’s tax plan, which she said, “made him unpopular among both par-
ties,” as well as “concerns about statements he had made in the past regarding refugees and immigration.” A Republican, Brownback was first elected Governor of Kansas in 2010, and before that served in other political positions including as a U.S. Senator, and Kansas Secretary of Agriculture. Brownback is a licensed attorney, and practiced law in Manhattan, Kansas before his election to the statewide office of agriculture secretary according to The Kansas City Star. “Brownback’s new appointment is alarming,” said John Williams, senior English major. “The events that have occurred from his beginnings as governor...to his appointment as ambassador-at-large for international freedom have been
anything but the support of religious freedom.” In his new position, Brownback will play an important role in making sure that the people Photo by Lou Collobert who actually do the foreign Brownback speaks at the 2018 Kansas Rally for Life on steps of the Capitol. The rally was one of the final policy, from the events Brownback attended as governor of Kansas. the president Williams said. down, care about prioriWilliams cited things such tizing religious freedom, writes the Washington Post. as Brownback’s support of conversion therapy, and his “[Brownback’s] continued support of anti-Semitic work to remove LGBTQ+ workers rights and Planned groups such as the New Parenthood from the state Apostolic Reformation and has them, “very woris a totalizing factor that ried for the projection of his positions are rooted in religio-political stances that the United States and the effects it’ll have on counseek to reshape societies based on Christian values,” tries around the world.”
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Briefs Interpersonal Recovery Group Washburn will be holding an interpersonal Recovery group from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, starting Jan. 31, in Kuehne Hall, room 201. Read more about support for students who have experienced unhealthy, toxic relationships, violence or abuse in their relationships, or sexual violence on page 7.
Last Day Deadlines The last day to change from graded or A/Pass/ Fail to audit, to enroll, and to file an application for a degree for Spring 2018 graduates will be Friday, Feb. 2. If this applies to you, all of these can be handled through your MyWashburn account.
Virtual Reality Experience The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library will be hosting a virtual reality demonstration with many guest speakers from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 2 on location. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees will hear from an expert panel and get hands-on experience with some of the newest technology.
It’s a GREEK Thing Greek Life will be hosting its 2nd Annual Step Show starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 in the White Concert Hall Concourse. Entry is free with WU ID, cost is $5 for the community, and three dollars if they’re in Greek apparel. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Anxiety Screening The Washburn Psychology department is hosting free anxiety screenings for anyone who has felt worried, stressed, tense, overwhelmed, or afraid from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wendesday, Jan. 31 in Henderson 111. If you are interested, but unable to attend, anyone may call 785-670-1750. They provide low cost therapy and assessment services to people of any age in our community, not just Washburn students.
MATHCOUNTS 2018 The Kansas Society of Professional Engineers (KSPE) will be sponsoring this Regional Competition from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3 in Henderson 100, 103, and 118. “MATHCOUNTS” is a statewide competition for high schoolers. Teachers sponsor a team from their
More work to do: Human Trafficking Awareness month comes to a close
to do something to help.” Washburn Review STARS works to help emily.unruh@washburn.edu survivors of human trafficking in a couple of ways. First, they Since 2007, the National provide free education to the Human Trafficking Hotline, community. operated by Polaris, has “Education is the beginning received reports of 221,919 to understanding and solving sex trafficking cases in the U.S. a problem, so the first goal of Human trafficking is a STARS was to provide free universal problem which Washburn’s Birtheducation to our community Kansas is not immune to. day about HT,” Sullivan said. According to the 221,919 reported sex trafficking Second, they provide Human Trafficking The Memorial Union will cases in the U.S. since 2007 a victims assistance fund Hotline, there were 33 be hosting a celebration in • to cover things victim/ cases reported in Kansas honor of Washburn’s 153rd 33 trafficking cases reported in survivors need that are in 2017. birthday from 11 a.m. to not covered by grants. Kansas in 2017 Globally, the 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, They also facilitate • International Labor on the Main Level of the collections of various 4.5 million people are trapped in Organization estimates Union. items, such as hygiene that there are 4.5 million forced sexual exploitation items and clothing. people trapped in forced • All students and staff are Sullivan said “often sexual exploitation. The National Human Trafficking welcome to stop by and [victims/survivors] come overreaching epidemic celebrate the Ichabod’s rich 1-888-373-7888 in with nothing but the of sex trafficking is history. clothes on their backs.” YWCA Center for Safety highlighted through stories STARS provides community and Empowerment and is a the media, college classes Crane Observatory in programming aimed member of various advisory and social media. In 2011, Open Viewing at prevention as well as boards that work to eliminate President Obama issued a educations. human trafficking. Presidential Proclamation, The Stoffer Science Hall “As members of the Topeka Sullivan has also presented designating each January to be will be hosting an free, Shawnee County Human several times about human National Slavery and Human open viewing of the night Trafficking Coalition, we are Trafficking Prevention Month. trafficking at the United sky from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. creating a trauma informed Nations Commission on the President Trump echoed this Tuesday, Feb. 6 in the obresponse/protocol for big Status of Women and most proclamation in a statement, servatory. busts like you may have been recently had another panel “human trafficking is a reading about in the paper accepted for March 2018, modern form of the oldest or on [Facebook],” Sullivan which “focuses on challenges Lincoln Lecture and most barbaric type of said. “When these victims are exploitation. It has no place in facing rural and indigenous brought in, we want to be able women when accessing Washburn will be hosting a our world.” to make them feel welcome services for [domestic violence, lecture over Robert E. Lee The Trump administration and loved.” sexual violence and human from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. has also created an interAs January ends, it is trafficking].” Tuesday, Feb. 6 in the Brad- agency task force aimed at important to be aware of Sullivan said that she bury Thompson Alumni developing new anti-slavery the reality of modern day was motivated to help start Center. policies and the signing of an slavery. The National Human STARS group, because “[She] executive order that targets Trafficking hotline is available understood the problem of All students are free to criminal organizations that 24/7 at 1 (888) 373-7888. human trafficking, wanted come hear Dr. Elizabeth have trafficked humans. Varon, professor at the University of Virginia, as Dating Violence wants people to reflect on confidential advocate or she presents “Lee at ApAwareness Month about their relationships, counselor. pomattox in History and Washburn has many reno matter what stage they “It’s important to reach Memory.” sources and services availmight be in. out to people you feel able to students, many of “Be mindful and braincomfortable talking to,” Bowtie Event which are equipped to help Steffes-Herman said. “If storm what you want in a students who are affected partner,” Steffes-Herman you don’t feel like you can Washburn will be hosting a by dating violence. said. “Think about what do that then you always Bowtie Event from 10 a.m. As campus advocate, Stef- have your mental health your values are in a relato 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, fes-Herman’s primary job tionship and what you want professionals and your adFeb. 7 in Washburn Room is to support students in any vocates...our end game is to in a relationship. Also don’t A & B. way they may need it. support someone. It’s not to just think about how you Steffes-Herman said that get someone to leave a rela- want someone to treat you All students are encouraged if you have a friend that tionship, but to provide that but be thinking about how to stop by and learn about you think may be dealing unbiased, non-judgemental you treat others and ways the various student orgawith a difficult situation, that you can be a better support.” nizations offered here on you can find ways to help friend.” The key in all of this is campus at this engagement them. This Dating Violence to make sure whatever you fair. Sometimes the person do, you offer support to the Awareness Month, look for might not want to talk opportunities to help yourperson. FYE Scholar Awards about it. In that case, Stef- affected self and others learn more As Dating Violence fes-Herman recommends about the importance of Awareness month begins, Washburn will be honoring being gentle and encourengaging in healthy relaSteffes-Herman says that students’ commitment to aging them to talk with a tionships. there are a few things she academics at the Fifth Annual FYE Scholar award ceremony starting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. school in order to compete. For KSPE info go to http://www.kansasengineer.org. If you have any questions about the competition, email Dr. Kevin Charlwood at kevin.charlwood@washburn.edu.
President Farley, Vice President Mazachek, and The Center for Student Success will be hosting the ceremony. For more information, contact James Barraclough at james.barraclough@ washburn.edu.
WU Triathlon The SRWC will hold the WU Triathlon which includes a 3,000 meter row, a 4 mile bike ride and a 2 mile run. Participants can come anytime between 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Jan. 30- Feb. 1 at the
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One of the programs that works to combat Human Trafficking in Topeka is Stop Trafficking and Reject Slavery and the Topeka Center for Peace and Justice. Sharon Sullivan, chair of the theatre department, is co-founder and director of STARS. Sullivan works with many programs, such as Topeka’s
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US, N. Korea diplomacy changes under Trump Emily Unruh Washburn Review emily.unruh@washburn.edu
If you have been watching the news, scrolling through social media or listening to the radio you will notice that there has been a lot of information about North Korea and the threat they could pose. The BBC outlined the somewhat messy history of the U.S. and North Korea, beginning in the 1900s. A key focus point was in 1985, when North Korea joined the International Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, barring the country from producing nuclear weapons. The current state of North Korea and the U.S. now is very different from the 1980s version in which large weapon testing has become a frequent event. North Korea was first accused of violating the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 1993, making them the first country to began their test fires, firing a mediumrange Rodong ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan. In December of 2002, North Korea announced that they would begin reactivating nuclear facilities at Yongbyon
Accidental Intrusion
Jan. 20, 6:22 p.m. The Living Learning Center’s intrusion alarm was set off by accident.
Accidental Intrusion 2
Jan. 20, 7:00 p.m. The LLC’s intrusion alarm was again set off, only minutes after the initial accident.
Pills
Jan. 22, 4:44 p.m. An unknown prescription pill was located at the LLC. The pill is secure. Repeat: the pill is secure.
Intrusion: Part 3
Jan. 22, 10:24 p.m. Memorial Union staff triggered the building’s
and expelled UN inspectors, followed by the 2003 withdrawal from multiple nonproliferation treaties. The years leading up to today were filled with missile tests, military expansion and several international skirmishes. In September 2017, North Korea spread claims that they had successfully tested a hydrogen bomb, and according to NPR, “leader Kim Jong Un personally signed off on the test.” President Donald Trump tweeted in response: “North Korea has conducted a major Nuclear Test. Their words and actions continue to be very hostile and dangerous to the United States.” Trump called North Korea a “rogue nation,” and stated that they were a “threat and embarrassment to China, which is trying to help but with little success.” The continuation of Trump’s presidency has been marked with increasing threats from North Korea, such as boasts about a new intercontinental ballistic missile which could “hit anywhere in the United States,” according to CNBC. This has been met with
responses from the United States, such as Defense Secretary James Mattis’ statements including, “any threat to the United States and its territories including Guam or our allies will be met with a massive military response – a response both effective and overwhelming.” Mattis has been clear to emphasize that a military option is not off the table, while urging North Korea to heed the United Nations Security Council’s “unified voice” and commit to denuclearize the Korean peninsula. However, this has not been a motion that North Korea has followed, as it continues to develop longrange missiles, and nuclear warheads. According to NBC, Trump’s responses to the threat of North Korea has left the American people feeling less than confident in the White House’s ability to dismantle the risk. Trump tweeted Jan. 2 “North Korean Leader Kim Jun Un just stated that the ‘Nuclear Button is on his desk at all times.’ Will someone from his depleted and food starved regime please inform him that I too have a Nuclear
Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!” This tweet was a reaction to Kim’s New Year’s Day remarks in which he alluded to having a nuclear button at the ready. According to NBC, after that statement from the North Korean leader, Trump tweeted 16 tweets in 24 hours. On Jan. 13, Hawaii went through a ballistic missile scare. An emergency alert was mistakenly sent out throughout Hawaii warning of an incoming missile threat. The mistake was later corrected but the damage had already been done. This message led to mass panic, with scenes such as parents sheltering their children in storm drains and people abandoning their cars on the highway being shown on news outlets around the world. Hawaiians feared an attack after North Korea issued a statement April 30, 2017 that they had their missiles “assigned to strike bases of the US imperialist aggressor troops in the US mainland and on Hawaii…” according to Hawaii News Now. The most recent developments have been
the Olympic discussions between North Korea and South Korea. The 2018 Olympics are in South Korea in February, and the meeting between the two Koreas focused on finding a way for North Korean athletes to attend the Games. According to BBC News, Kim Jong Un said that sending a delegation to the Games would be “a good opportunity to show unity of the people.” Diplomatic talks such as these are also hopeful on the side of the United States’ relationship with North Korea. According to Reuters, Trump said Jan. 11 he has a very good relationship with Korean leader Kim Jong Un. This change of tone could possibly signal a different approach to the North Korean threat. Trump has also recently signaled that he is willing to negotiate with North Korea instead of the consistent rhetoric of insults that has become Trump’s go-to strategy with Kim Jong-Un. For many analysts, the talks between North and South Korea, as well as Trump’s new willingness to negotiate could signal a new diplomatic relationship between North Korea and the United States.
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Panic
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Harassment!
Jan. 23, 8:00 a.m. A report was filed of a known subject harassing someone on campus.
Must be poltergeists
Jan. 23, 9:36 p.m. The Maintenance Facility’s intrusion alarm was set off yet again, and again the building was secured, and the cause remains unknown.
Back down, good sir
Jan. 24, 9:18 a.m. Possible threats from a known subject were reported and filed.
We’re Hiring
Jan. 24, 9:46 a.m. Someone suffered a panic attack while having breakfast at Lincoln Dining. The subject was transported to St. Francis immediately.
Don’t touch my Xbox, Carl Jan. 24, 12:00 a.m. A member of Phi Delta Theta’s Xbox was reportedly stolen as the student was moving out.
A happy ending
Jan. 25, 11:30 a.m. A prescription pill was located at the LLC and secured. Now the other pill has a buddy! Aw.
Jan. 27, 2:44 a.m. A traffic stop occurred at 1900 SW MacVicar Ave. The investigation revealed that the suspect was in possession of narcotics and paraphernalia.
Medical Emergency
Jan. 28, 12:48 a.m. Multiple students were transported from Lincoln Hall to a hospital. The cause of the emergency was not reported.
Marijuana stinks
Jan. 29, 3:34 a.m. The odor of marijuana emitting from a vehicle led police to conduct a welfare check on its occupants. The subjects were given notice to leave.
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Jan. 29, 8:55 p.m. Burnt food caused the LLC’s smoke alarm to go off. The police arrived—dinner didn’t.
Ghost high
Jan. 30, 9:13 a.m. The odor of marijuana was reported to be found in a Washburn Tech bathroom, however there is no suspect at this time.
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Opinion: Doomsday Clock running out of time Every year in January, a group of scientists get together and discuss the possibility of the end of the world at the hands of mankind. The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists look at the criteria of nuclear weapons, climate change, biotechnology and emerging technology and decide how close to the end of the world we as a society truly are. The minute-hand of a clock, closing in on midnight, is used to represent this just how close we are getting to the end. This year, the Bulletin moved the minute-hand 30 seconds closer, to two minutes till midnight. This is only the
second time the Clock has moved this close to midnight, the first coming in 1953 after the United States and Soviet Union both tested hydrogen bombs. The Bulletin’s Science and Security Board opened its 2018 statement about the Doomsday Clock with an ominous, yet truthful tone. “In 2017, world leaders failed to respond effectively to the looming threats of nuclear war and climate change, making the world security situation more dangerous than it was a year ago—and as dangerous as it has been since World War II,” the Board said. As the report continued,
the Board directly mentions the actions of leaders such as President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and the “hyperbolic rhetoric and provocative actions” of such leaders. When the Clock was first implemented, in 1947, the greatest threat to the existence of mankind was nuclear war brought on more than likely by the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Today however, many other threats appear to be looming. The Board’s statement made mention of climate change and the urgent attention we must place on getting global temperatures down. On this matter, the Board is absolutely
right. We have failed, in the United States especially, to adequately address the problem of climate change, and the current political leaders are only making this problem much worse. The Board also rightfully addresses the issue of using technology, and the internet especially, as a weapon to democracy. The acts of Russia during various elections around the world, including the 2016 presidential election, are evidence of this. The Science and Security Board is right in its assertion that we, as a society, are the closest we have ever been to destroying ourselves. The Board is also right in the fact
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that this situation is of our own doing. Finally, the board is right in thinking that we are completely doomed. The statement ends with a bit of a ray of hope. “[The] current, extremely dangerous state of world affairs need not be permanent,” the statement says. Talks of peace on the Korean Peninsula are on the horizon. Efforts to combat climate change are ongoing and promising. Ordinary citizens are using the internet to combat oppressive regimes. Our society has the ability to turn back the Clock and the work to do so has already begun.
Editorial: Big business lobbying hurts politics and sets back their cause,” writes Mercury News. Sunday, large groups of political “investors” flocked to a Koch network seminar to meet political candidates, listen to speeches and commit to contribute at least $100,000-peryear to Koch linked groups. This might be the most the Koch foundation has spent on elections, but according to The Atlantic, corporation today spend around $2.6 billion a year on reported lobbying expenditures. “This has fundamentally changed how corporations interact with government, and rather than trying to keep government out of its business (as they did for a long time), companies are now increasingly bringing government in as a partner, looking to see what the country can do
for them”, the Atlantic article writes. However, there is a fine line between lobbying for the people, and lobbying for the corporation. The Koch foundation is lobbying for a path that protects Dreamers (DACA recipients) and supports immigration opportunities. “Immigration is a good thing,” said Brian Hooks, president of the Charles Koch Foundation during a Q&A session with reporters. “We cannot support a policy that arbitrarily reduces the number of people who might come to the country to contribute and ending the family migration policy in the absence of an alternative does that,” he added. An example of bad lobbying was in 2009, when the New York Times revealed that
Sallie Mae had hired Tony Podesta and Jamie Gorelick, two Democratic fixers, to save it from being ended. Sallie Mae insures college loans made by private banks, and according to Newsweek, embodies the principle of privatizing and socializing losses and eliminating it would save $94 billion, providing funds for millions more students to go to college. Corporations, like the Koch foundation, and the funds that they possess, have a large amount of input in the government and the policies they put forward. With millions of dollars going to fund bills and programs, it is imperative that those companies, and the people they represent, recognize the power they hold in the influence of the American system.
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Americans on the new reform package. The shattering numbers call into question the large donor amounts, and the impact of various groups lobbying for Congress. The Koch brothers network, which plans to spend millions to keep Republicans in power, pointedly declined to support Donald Trump in the 2016 election, according to Mercury News the network, eyed his “brand of populism warily.” The Trump administration, and its antics are worrying to the network’s donors, as there is “quiet exasperation and palpable concern that the president’s reality-TV antics and racially charged statements could wind up generating a backlash that taints their brand
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What are your plans for Super Bowl weekend?
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Josh Maler junior English
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“I’ll probably have a few friends over, cook some food and watch the Super Bowl. I’d like to see Tom Brady win. I hope it’s a good game I’d like to see the Patriots be down in the fourth quarter and Tom Brady come back again”
“Super Bowl party at a friends house. I’m excited for the game, I’m going for the Eagles because you can only deal with so many scandals and then I’m like I got to believe at least 50 percent of them.”
“I’ll be at my girlfriends house, I’m looking forward to the movie commercials, like the Infinity War trailer. I really don’t care who wins, I’ve got other stuff to worry about, so one less thing.”
‘Im probably going to be working, if I wasn’t working I’d watch it with my family, I’d watch for the commercials, definitely the Doritos commercials.”
“I’m going to watch it at a friends house, I’m looking forward to the chip commercials and I’m rooting for anyone that is not Tom Brady.”
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Men’s basketball beats Bearcats, stumbles against Mules Trevor Beurman Washburn Review trevor.beurman@washburn.edu
A two-game home stand was in order for the Ichabods last week as they faced the Southwest Baptist Bearcats Jan. 24 and the University of Central Missouri Mules Jan. 27. After coming off of a broken winning streak against Pittsburg State the previous Saturday, the Ichabods looked to bounce back against the Bearcats in Lee Arena. The game would never be close, as the Ichabods got out to an early start in the first half. With junior Javion Blake and senior Brady Skeens leading the way with 11 and 10 points, respectively, Washburn kept the margin fairly wide against Southwest Baptist. The first half ended with the Ichabods up by 18 points and they didn’t look back from there. Washburn continue to widen the lead against the Bearcats in the second half, with Skeens doubling his total points by the end of the game and Blake adding four more along with him as well as junior Tyas Mar-
tin putting up nine. This made a major statement at home after their undefeated conference streak was broken. The game ended with a 29-point Washburn victory as they added onto their impressive conference record of 9-1 in MIAA play. Washburn then faced the Mules of Central Missouri Up next for the Ichabods is a road trip to play the University of Nebraska at Kearney Lopers at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 1. at Lee Arena. The Ichabods saw another strong first half against the Mules an impressive 13 turnovers during the first half. “We just had to have a tough defensive mindset, we knew they like to limit possessions, so we knew we just had to sit down and play defense for long possessions,” Skeens said. The Ichabods played some of the best defense of the season, causing a tremendous amount of frustration for the Mules side of the ball. Washburn ended the first half with
another wide gap of 13 points. Coming into the second half, the bottom fell out for the Ichabods. The Mules started the second half on fire with multiple three-pointers and easy drives to the basket. Washburn had trouble keeping up as UCM took the lead with around 11 minutes left in the second half. The Mules kept going from there. Even though Washburn ended up keeping this one close, the Mules were too far ahead to be beat. The Mules won with a score of 63-55, turning Washburn’s impressive conference record into a tie with Northwest Missouri atop the rankings. “These next two weeks are going to be huge, this is a tough stretch for these guys and these games are very important,” said head coach Brett Ballard. The Ichabods hope to get back on track before they face Northwest Missouri who is a top contender, setting up the game against the Bearcats as the game of the conference season.
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Senior guard Cameron Wiggins takes a shot from behind the arc against Central Missouri on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Lee Arena.
Opinion: men’s basketball team has bright future and present Before the men’s basketball game against the University of Central Missouri Saturday, Jan. 27 at 3 p.m. as I walked up to the press box at the top of Lee Arena I realized something. The fans were electric in fact, they were ecstatic. For a team that currently owns the top of the MIAA conference along with Northwest Missouri as of Saturday, you would think that would not be much of a tall task to have a fan base buzzing. As you most likely know, however, there are slim
pickings for Division II teams like the Ichabods. Which is why on Saturday when I took my daily trek to the second floor press box, I was surprised. I am not surprised about the fact that Washburn is a good team, I knew this by the very first game. I am surprised by how this team is being supported by the Topeka community. While Lee Arena was definitely not full, and actually down from attendance from the previous game by about a thousand fans, the energy was pal-
pable. So as the fan base has made clear, they are starting to believe in this team. Which is why I am now recommending that you take a chance to make a trip to a men’s basketball game at Washburn this season, whether away or home. Other than just my word though there are statistics that back up this team as well. With a huge winning streak in the MIAA in the first year of KU graduate Brett Ballard’s first season, this team only has a bright
future to look foward to. So, be the first to say that you saw this team produce great results. Starting with one landmark season in 2018. With multiple players like junior Javion Blake, freshman Tyler Geiman, junior Tyas Martin and junior David Salach, this team has building blocks beyond the 2018 season. While the Ichabods will lose major contributors like senior Brady Skeens, senior Randall Smith and senior Cameron Wiggins, this team should be ready
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to rebound. And I have no doubt they will. Ballard’s resume is excellent and his pedigree is guaranteed to bring in some top performers as soon as next season to surge the Ichabods forward. I am going to go all in on this one, all my chips on the table, this team is going to have an impressive postseason this year. You can hold me to it. While I am at it, this team is going to have special postseasons from here on out, just wait and see.
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Chase Coble senior golf
Chryspus Muema junior track
Jake Hahn sophomore baseball
Courtney Freed senior track
Rachael Mayberry freshman track
“Since I play golf, it slows us down a little bit from actually playing. We don’t get to play as much golf because you can only do it when it’s reasonably warm, there’s no snow on the ground, or the ground isn’t frozen solid. So, our training changes from more actual golf to some of the offthe-course stuff: weight training, flexibility, and some cardio to keep in shape.”
“With the winter conditions that have been happening this year, it has basically ceased my training because I have to be outside. Over winter break, I really didn’t work out that much outside because of the below 10 degree weather. Actually, I got sick from running in the weather. So, the winter does, especially this year, greatly affect my training.”
“[It does] because baseball is an outside sport, and right now we don’t have an indoor facility. So for example, we can’t take any ground balls on the floors. We’re basically just hitting and throwing the ball around the gym.”
“I come from a very small town in Kansas and I don’t have the nice facilities to workout in so over break there were days that I couldn’t work out due to the weather, also, it makes it harder to train for our university because our ‘indoor track’ is around the basketball court and there’s a lot of times we can’t even use it because the bleachers are down for games or it’s distracting for the basketball players.”
“I fortunately got the opportunity to practice a few times during our time off. Over break it is very important you stay up to date on work outs to make sure you are in shape when arriving back.”
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The most dreaded word in fitness: cardio strengthen endurance. If you’re willing to try out some new machines at the gym, the stair machine, elliptical or row machine are great options. These machines will allow you to get in a cardio workout without needing the space to jump or run around. Climbing stairs and using an elliptical will also give your legs a good burn and rowing will effectively hit your entire body. With the right space and resources, less traditional forms of cardio can be fun. Dancing, swimming, jumping
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When most people think of cardio, they think of running. Long distance runs and sprints are good options for cardio but it’s important to note that they aren’t the only ways to get your heart rate up. If running isn’t for you, it’s a good idea to find something different to fit cardio into your routine, cardio exercises burn fat, increase your cardiovascular health and
Do each exercise for 30 seconds and complete the entire circuit without resting. After doing the circuit (two minutes of movement) rest for 30 seconds to one minute. Repeat entire workout at least twice.
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for extra energy. The rest periods are good for your mind as well. It’s easier to give your all while performing an exercise if you know that you’ll get a minute to catch your breath afterward. This type of training can be applied to almost any kind of exercise. You can swim, jump rope, run or do jumping jacks for an intense workout. The possibilities are endless. The key is to make it fun, change it up and push your limits.
Yoga (Mulvane) Zumba 30 Minute Shred Indoor Cycling All Abs 12:15 p.m. -12:45 p.m. 12:00 p.m. -12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. -1:45 p.m. 4 p.m.- 4:30 p.m 6 -6:30 p.m.
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to do cardio is through High Intensity Interval Training. HITT workouts involve doing an exercise with high intensity for a short amount of time, followed by a rest period. These intervals of hard work will shock your body and force it to keep burning fat. When you run at the same pace, your body gets used to the movement and begins attempting to conserve calories instead of burn them. Switching up the intensity will cause it to tap into stored fat
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rope and bike riding are all unique ways to break a sweat. Playing sports will allow you to have fun while working out. If you have the money to spend, taking classes, such as cycling or boxing, can be excellent ways to get involved in a great workout. You can also go out with some friends and hit tennis balls, kick a soccer ball around or play a basketball game. Finding a way to involve your passions with your goals will make it easier to stay the course and be successful. By far the most effective way
Got 15 Minutes? Indoor Cycling 4:30 p.m. -4:45 p.m. 7:30 p.m. -8:15 p.m.
Yoga Macy’s Muscles 12:15 p.m. -12:45 p.m. 7 -7:30 p.m.
Yoga Indoor Cycling 12:15 p.m. -12:45 p.m. 5:30 p.m.-6 p.m.
Express Cycling 8 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Cycling & Circuits
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Women’s basketball wins against SBU, loses to UCM Justin Villalona Washburn Review justin.villalona@washburn.edu
Women’s basketball faced Southwest Baptist Jan. 24 and it was a close game from the start. The Ichabods outscored the Jennies 18-17 in the first quarter but ended up trailing by six with 2:23 left in the half. Sophomore Reagan Phelan was on fire behind the arc, she even had a three-pointer at the buzzer. The Ichabods defense was strong as it held Southwest Baptist players 0 for 6 from the field and 4 for 17 for the entire half, which was the worst of the night. The team took its first lead of the second half as junior Taylor Blue, senior Axelle Bernard and Reagan Phelan each put up two points for a 6-0 run, putting Washburn up 6359. The Bearcats started to rally in the fourth quarter,
tying the game at 67 and pushing the game into overtime. In the opening of overtime, Phelan and Alexis McAfee put down backto-back buckets to give the Ichabods a 71-67 lead. The final score was 77-72 as Washburn won a thriller at home against the Bearcats. Taylor Blue ended the night with 17 points and eight rebounds. Phelan ended the night with a game high of 25 point and five assists. Bernard and McAfee both had a double-double with Bernard having 10 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks, and McAfee having 12 points and 10 rebounds. The women’s team was going head-to-head with the No. 1 team in its conference Jan. 27, Central Missouri, which is ranked seventh in the nation and first in conference play with a record of 17-1, and 11-0 in MIAA.
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Washburn struggled in the first half, only scoring eight unanswered points with Central Missouri scoring 22. “We just have [to have a] better second quarter because they scored 22 points and we only scored eight.” Phelan said. The second half is when the Ichabods started to make a run as they outscored the Jennies 22-19 in the third quarter and 15-14 in the fourth, but it wasn’t enough to beat Central Missouri. The Ichabods could not pull off the upset as they lost 63-72. Phelan finished the game with 19 points, four assists and two steals, while Bernard finished with her third consecutive double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds and McAfee with 17 points. “We could always do more, like more points, more rebounds but we played a really good team,
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Freshman Mackenzie Loe passes the ball to another teammate against Central Missouri on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Lee Arena.
but we can always do more,” said Bernard. Up next the Ichabods
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WSGA meets, discusses board of regents concerns Zachery Schuman Washburn Review zachery.schuman@washburn.edu
WSGA met Jan. 24 to vote on bills that would fund student organizations and deliberate about how to better voice student concerns to help better Washburn University. Two student organizations, the Washburn College Republicans and the Washburn Flute Association, requested funding for upcoming events with their organizations. One bill was
approved for the allocation of $80 to the Washburn College Republicans. The money allotted will fund pizza and drinks for an upcoming meeting of the group. The Washburn College Republicans also requested an amount of $1026 to help raise funds for a trip to the Kansas Republican Convention. The representative speaking on behalf of the organization said that the convention will have candidates running for local elections, training for the College Republicans and interns for
campaigns. A representative from the Washburn Flute Association spoke on behalf of the organization asking to raise its funding up to $710 to help make April Flute’s Day, an annual event that brings in elementary, middle school and high school flute players, so that the cost of admission to the event is fully covered for all attendees. This request for an increase, and both College Republicans funding requests, were passed by the Washburn Student Government.
A bill which requested a permanent spot on the agenda of the Washburn Board of Regents meetings made its way to the floor of the WSGA full senate. After much discussion and deliberation, the bill was tabled due to wording difficulties presented within it. A senator said he felt the wording went against the goal of the proposed bill and thought that it came across as accusatory. This senator went on to suggest tabling the bill for a writing revision. The Washburn Student
Government Association wants to promote open communication lines with the Washburn Board of Regents and worked within the meeting to iron out what that would look like in the future, during discussion of the tabled bill. President Jerry Farley is set to appear for an open forum with the Washburn Senate within the next few weeks to address any questions Senators have about any upcoming events, plans and actions involving Washburn and its students.
Washburn gets involved with interpersonal recovery Julia Eilert Washburn Review julia.eilert@washburn.edu
Unhealthy relationships can leave lasting scars and moving on is sometimes easier with a bit of help. Students who have faced domestic abuse, sexual violence or other unhealthy interpersonal relationships have a new resource option. Beginning Wednesday Jan. 31, Washburn’s counseling services will be holding Interpersonal Recovery Group sessions from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Wednesday until March 14 in Kuehne Hall, Room 201. “I definitely think that there’s a need for it. It might change over time and evolve into what Washburn is truly needing,” said Molly SteffesHerman, campus advocate. “I think we’re starting out with something that’s really beneficial.” These sessions can be
attended out of order, but it is recommended to go to them all. The circuit will be starting over March 28 through May 9 for anyone who is unable to attend the first set of meetings. “It’s hard to reach out to others, and when you do,
while also giving them a sense of empowerment and personal pride in themselves. These feelings may have been lost in unpleasant experiences, so having them returned can help how students handle and view themselves.
“It’s hard to reach out to others, and when you do, they might not know the answers themselves because it’s somewhat of a taboo issue, though it shouldn’t be,” said Ana Lima, graduate assistant at counseling services. “If you have this group though, you have people who are experts in the subject to help you. You have that support and those resources.” they might not know the answers themselves because it’s somewhat of a taboo issue, though it shouldn’t be,” said Ana Lima, graduate assistant at counseling services. “If you have this group though, you have people who are experts in the subject to help you. You have that support and those resources.” Students will be able to talk
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brainstorming what we want to change, what we think we can improve,” said Herman. “We want people to walk away with a better understanding of what they want, and a better understanding of where they are in their relationships now.” One of the main goals, aside from support, is to allow individuals to regain control over their lives and bodies,
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positive can harm a person, as they begin to question who they are as a person and how they should act. These judgements can cause a person to try to act less like themselves and more how they believe others want them to act. I believe we can all agree that telling someone they are not enough is psychologically damaging and can result, at best, in them creating a great new sad song or at worst them trying to harm themselves or others to feel like they are “enough”. Now, another thing that I would like us to consider is that telling someone they are too much, or “positively” judging
someone can be equally harming, if not worse. If a friend were to say that the way that you are is too much for them, this could cause you to act less like yourself. Over time, this results in changing people, not for the better or for their own personal growth, but to the kind of person we want them to be. I urge each of you this week to move forward and attempt to encourage each of your friends, relationships, and family members, to not become the person you want them to be, but to become the person they want to be. -Tristan Weinbrenner WSGA Senator
“You can educate not only yourself, but you will be able to extend a helping hand to other people that have been through this- it’s very important to have something like this on a college campus,” said Lima. “There are some things that are really important to work through, so people can finally be free of them. It really does help.” Any students who feel like
they could benefit from this group are encouraged to come and experience it for themselves. Washburn has many resources for struggling students, and if a group setting doesn’t work, WU Counseling Services are free and can be reached at (785)-670- 1470. No one is alone, and the community is always ready to lend a helping hand or ear. “It’s important to have those one-on-one opportunities to work with people, but it’s also a totally different feel to have a group with people who have shared similar experiences. We wanted to foster students supporting students,” said Herman, “If you feel like this is something you’d benefit from, we hope that you come.” For any additional information about the program, contact the Campus Advocate Molly SteffesHerman at (785)-670-3100 or molly.herman@washburn.edu.
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As humans, we often make judgements and assumptions about other people that affect them and ourselves, from the snap judgements made in an instant to those made after spending time with another person. In the short time I have spent on campus, I have seen this issue often between friends, classmates, and colleagues. No one is immune to making these judgements, and very few are immune to the effects they can have on your beliefs and behaviors. No matter how people try to spin things, these judgements do damage to one another. Even a judgement believed to be
through their experiences while learning about selflove, emotional governing, and healthy and happy relationships. “It’s not just talking at people for an hour, but having a conversation and
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Google Arts & Culture: Ichabods in art
Alan Amado senior mass media major
Claire Leffingwell sophomore psychology major
Stormy Lukasavage freshman theater/ criminal justice major
Korbyn McGinley sophomore history/ music education
Dalton Holmes senior business major
Jaevin Colvin senior English major
Kansas Day lecturer shares tales of adventure Allie Broockerd
Washburn Review alexandria.dellinger@washburn.edu
George Frazier, author of “The Last Wild Places of Kansas” and native Kansan, woke up one day and realized he did not know anything about the environment of his home state. Frazier set out on a journey across Kansas, eager to discover the natural wonders of Kansas that he believed existed. Over the next three years he would plot a map of the most preserved, natural places, and became committed to ensuring that they remain that way. “When I first started writing my book, people would say to me ‘Oh, you’re writing a book about trespassing,’” Frazier said. “I became very involved with private landowners, who I came to find were the greatest stewards of our wild places because of their connections to them.” Frazier formed many friendships with private landowners during his travels, who allowed him to explore their
land. Frazier tried to avoid writing too much about the great plains of Western Kansas, which are regularly discussed and written about. He tried to focus Photo by Allie Broockerd on wetlands Author of The Last Wild Places of Kansas, George Frazier, and forests, explains his passion for preserving Kansas tallgrass prairie. The which are not vast majority of Kansas prairie is privately owned and has been as commonly plowed by farmers. talked about in discussions about Kansas ecology. forests to Washburn are between Lawrence and Baldwin, the “We think about Kansas as a prairie state, but in pre-settlement Baldwin Woods. “The reason most of the times,15 percent of Eastern forests exist still are because they Kansas was covered in forest,” are cross timber forests.” Frazier, Frazier said. “Amazingly, we still said. have vestiges of that old growth Cross timber forests are the forest around, but most of our forests that Frazier mentioned forests today are forests that previously- grown on the graves have grown on the graves of old of old prairie. Most of the trees prairie, its relatively new.” in these forests are stout and the Frazier described ancient wood is grainy and unusable for Kansas forests as much more timber, which effectively prevents biodiverse compared to new them from being destroyed. growth. The nearest ancient
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Kansas tallgrass prairie, wetlands and forests are described by Frazier as “Just as biodiverse as Australia’s Coral Reef ” and he hopes they remain this way. Although he has described and plotted out points of Kansas that are notable in his book, he believes there of Kansas land is privately owned is much of his home and cannot be accessed by the public state that can only truly be appreciated when a Kansan explores it on their own. The issue today is of Kansas land has been farmed simply access. “Today, more than 50 percent of Kansans live in cities, we’ve become an urban people,” Frazier said. of tallgrass prairie, one of the “Millennial-aged most biodiverse characteristics of people are escaping Kansas, remains untouched cool, hip locales that Graphic by Maggie Gile have priced them into the of access. The issue is that 98 ground. They are bringing their percent of Kansas is privately taste for the outdoors to Kansas. owned. This makes it difficult.” They quickly discover the matter
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What is your favorite part of living in Kansas?
Kamillia Towns sophomore education
“I like Kansas because it’s so beautiful. The scenery, the agriculture and the sunsets in Kansas are the best sunsets.”
Molly Manske sophomore social work “Kansas City is a really cool place. I really like the Power and Light District.”
Sydney Purney freshman pre-respirwwatory therapy “I love the Tall Corn Festival in Rossville. It’s over three days and we have a corn eating contest, a corn stalk growing contest, and a street dance with a live band at the end. It’s a lot of fun.”
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Tariq Alenzi sophomore criminal justice “I like Oak Park Mall and the Science Center. I go there every weekend with my son.”
Taylor Miller junior communication “I really enjoy trying out the different bars in Kansas. I like visiting Kansas City and Lawrence.”
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Best new tech from the 2018 CES conference Zachery Schuman
Washburn Review zachery.schuman@washburn.edu
“The best way to predict your future is to create it,” Abraham Lincoln once said. CES shows how companies are doing just that. The CES conference, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show, comes together each January to display what tech industries are working toward, whether that be modifications to older designs or new or worldaltering innovations. The CES presents the future of technology, no matter how farfetched some of these ideas are. It’s always a pleasure to see where the future is headed. The 2018 CES didn’t disappoint, with plenty of highlights ranging from a UV sensor to a new Virtual Reality exercise routine that doubles as a video game. L’Oréal UV sensor is a small device that fits firmly onto a fingernail. It has several sensors including a temperature sensor, UV sensor and even a NFC antenna that allows it to communicate to other devices. The UV sensor stores months worth of
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Dazzling: LG’s wall of Micro LED TV’s was one of the biggest displays of CES 2018. It was just a small taste of what CES had to offer, but captures the often extravagant presentations that CES is known for.
information, which transfers over to the companion app that keeps tabs with your exposure rate to sunlight and even gives tips on how to manage contact with sunlight. This sensor gives a glimpse into the future of other equipment, like heart monitors, allowing for less cumbersome designs. Samsung’s “The Wall”
Micro LED TV presents a new way to view television, allowing for one TV to take on many different sizes. The TV will allow the owner to manipulate the shape and size to their whims, due to the Micro-LED panels which can be removed at will. The TV will boast the features of better dark tones, a large amount of contrast and
4K technology. The Wall may remind one of a classic Pink Floyd album, but now it’s the TV of the future. Black Box VR ventures into the world of fitness with the goal of making it an enjoyable and entertaining experience. This new device combines the fun of VR and the exhaustive work any good exercise should offer. Instead of having to
trot to the gym, the owner will enjoy a fun game of their choosing, which would require some form of exercise. Black Box VR will finally make going to the gym an enjoyable experience for all who partake. The Byton concept car wants to change the way the public views the idea of a car. This car, set to release in 2020, has impressive features never before seen on any modernday vehicle. It is set to have a monitor as its windshield, facial recognition software between the front and rear windows that would unlock the car, and cameras as side mirrors. The camera for the rearview mirror combines with the other cameras to create a full picture presented on the monitor. This electric car will wield a screen that covers the length of the dashboard and have the ability to build a Byton profile of preferences that can move from Byton car to Byton car utilizing its facial recognition software. All of these features excite anyone who wants a high-tech electric car and presents a design for what the future holds for the automotive industry.
Q&A with local member of Stories Through Storms Allison Cross
Washburn Review allison.cross@washburn.edu
Stories Through Storms performed Dec. 15 at the Bottleneck in Lawrence, Kansas. They are a metalcore band originating in Kansas City, Kansas but now operating out of Topeka. After the show, I spoke with Austin Spencer-Androes, one of the two vocalists in the band. How did you get into music? “I’ve been listening to music and I loved music all the way through school. I did choir and orchestra and all that stuff, but I started a band and we all got together.” What are the biggest problems you encountered at first? “Getting people to listen to us, I mean, getting people to come to shows. It’s a tough life. Even now, we’re one of the bigger bands in the whole area, and we still just grind it out and talk to every single person we can.” What’s a typical workday for you? “If we’re running a song, we’ll just get together and our guitarist records all our music for us. So we’ll just go over to his house, hang out,
write music and record it. On a show day, like today, I got up at 10 o’clock and I’ve been focused on this ever since.” What’s your favorite part of performing? “For me, personally, it’s the connection to people. Especially when I see people singing our lyrics and stuff like that. The fact that they connect with how I feel, that just moves me in a way that I don’t think anything else could.” What is your most memorable show? “We played a show in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and it was our first tour. We thought it was probably going to suck, like 10 people every night, and we got down to Mississippi, and there’s like 100 people there, and they’re screaming our lyrics at us, and they absolutely love us, and I think that was the most surreal point in my life I’ve ever had.” Where’s the furthest you’ve gone on a tour? “Our last tour, we went clear up through Nebraska, all the way to New York, all the way down to Florida, and all the way to Texas.” What’s your favorite city?
“I went to Rome last year, does that count? My favorite city in the states is probably New York City.” What goals do you have for your band? “I want to reach as many people as possible. We have a message, and especially within this kind of music, people are going through so much stuff, and I’ve been through a lot myself. I just want to connect with people and change people. We usually have a message, we didn’t really have time tonight, Photo courtesy of Stories Through Storms but we work with United: Austin Spencer-Androes (three from the left) is just one member of the six musician band suicide prevention Stories Through Storms. The group released their first LP last year entitled “What Keeps Me Up at companies. I like Night.” to tell everybody who talks to us that “I like to play video games, “In June, we’re going to one if anybody needs a helping all kinds. I like Skyrim, and of the biggest producers for hand, if they have thoughts horror games, definitely. I also this type of music, and I’m of suicide or anything like skateboard and I play drums, not really sure. I mean, I know that, add me on Facebook, also.” we’re definitely going a little my name is Austin Spencer more mainstream, but I think Androes, and that’s just me. Do you think you’re this scene as a whole is, but That’s why I’m doing this. I going to keep the sound we’re still going to have the like to help people.” of your band relatively heavy side to us. Once we go stable, or will you be to him, he’s going to go write What other hobbies do changing it? for us, so we might sound a you have? little different, but it’ll still be us.” Scan me for more news!
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Review: Top 10 games of 2017
Andrew Shermoen
It was March 2017 when we realized that it was going to be an incredible year for gaming. It being that early is a testament to how great last year’s games were. Our list of 2017’s top games is a diverse and intriguing list of both AAA titles and smaller indies. Games I was unable to play: “NieR:Automata” (PS4 and Windows), “Divinity: Original Sin II”(Windows), “Endless Space 2” (Windows and MacOS), and “Resident Evil 7: Biohazard” (Windows, PS4 and Xbox One) Honorable Mentions: “Destiny 2” (PS4 and Windows), “Tumbleseed” (macOS, Switch, PS4 and Windows), “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds” (Windows and Xbox One), “Tooth and Tail” (Windows, MacOS, Linux and PS4) and “Uncharted: The Lost Legacy” (Windows, macOS, PS4 and Linux) 10. “Everything” (Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlayStation 4 and Linux) 9. “Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus” (Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One) 8. “Pyre” (Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS, PlayStation 4) 7. “The Sexy Brutale” (PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch) 6. “What Remains of Edith Finch” (Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One) 5. “Horizon Zero Dawn” (PlayStation 4) “Horizon Zero Dawn” is one of the most viscerally exciting games of the year. It gets ranged bow and arrow combat right and makes it fast-paced and exciting while not devaluing precision and stealth approaches to eliminating enemies. It’s those enemies though that makes “Horizon Zero Dawn” such a blast to play. “Horizon Zero Dawn” is also fleshed out with role-playing elements like easy to understand crafting and skill points. The game never truly feels like a slog and its individual types of side missions are incredibly varied and exciting. Playing as Aloy, one of the year’s best protagonists and a refreshing take on this particular genre which often prefers male leads. In any other year a game as well created as “Horizon” would be number one, but 2017 was that good.
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3. “Persona 5”
4. “Cuphead” (Microsoft Windows and Xbox One) Colorfully illustrated, devilishly hard and eccentric to boot, “Cuphead” is the biggest and best indie game of 2017. Sometimes referred to as the “Dark Souls” of side-scrollers “Cuphead” is a series of high-intensity boss fights ranging from simple to not-for-the-faint-of-heart challenging. Each boss fight is unique in its own right, not to mention each one of the bosses was meticulously crafted through hand-drawn animation making for an absolutely beautiful style reminiscent of the 1930s era of cartoons when Fleischer and Disney reigned supreme. The bosses themselves are unique caricatures, making every battle not only burst with color, but with personality as well. A mischievous genie, a shell-shocked mouse, a vengeful mermaid and a terrifying haunted train are just a few of the colorful characters you’ll be tasked with taking down, and the challenge is no walk in the park. “Cuphead” is the beautiful but punishing game that just keeps giving even when you’re tearing your hair out because of it. 3. “Persona 5” (PlayStation 4) “Persona 5” and the next game on this list undoubtedly win the award this year for biggest variety. I haven’t finished “Persona 5” to be honest, and I still have many hours to go before I even get close, but the absolutely insane amount of content is what makes “Persona 5” such an incredible game. “Persona 5” switches between managing the life of an average student and traveling to an alternate reality made from the twisted desires of people’s subconcious, known as a palace. In the real world you’re balancing part-time jobs, studying to improve your intelligence, bonding with friends and trying to lead a normal life, and then in the palace the game becomes a stealth, infiltration game with combat sequences using a turn-based JRPG style combat system. “Persona 5” is the game that surprised me the most this past year. Turn-based combat and life simulators are some of my least favorite styles of gameplay in the industry, but “Persona 5” is so bursting with style and substance that it makes it fun, fast-paced, engaging and fluid. If you haven’t given it a shot and need something you can really commit to, I highly recommend “Persona 5.”
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7. “The Sexy Brutale”
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5. “Horizon Zero Dawn”
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4. “Cuphead”
2. “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” (Nintendo Switch and Wii U) As previously stated, “Breath of the Wild” is the other game in this list that has a seemingly never-ending amount of things to do. Hyrule is just as beautiful as ever, with varied environments, stunningly complex architecture and incredible amount of puzzles scattered throughout the land, “Breath of the Wild” is absolutely massive. Add on top of that the lovely characters, the fantastic story and the really exciting new things to uncover and do, the game is packed full with fun adventures for you to do. The thing about “Breath of the Wild” that really sets it apart, though, is the design itself. “Breath of the Wild” isn’t some big, bombastic world-ending story. It’s almost peaceful and minimalistic in a way. “Breath of the Wild” is less about the big rush to save the world and more about dropping you into a world and allowing you to explore and do as you wish. If you want to save the story till the very end and only run around and do side quests and unlock shrines, you can. If you only want to do the quest and nothing else? That’s fine too. “Breath of the Wild” is the open-world game that all others should attempt to be. Every surface can be climbed, the weather is dynamic and actually effects combat and it has the best cooking mechanics in a game ever. Exploration is a personal journey and whatever way you want to do it is always the best way. If that’s the kind of adventure you’re looking for, then “Breath of the Wild” is the game for you. A plus is that it’s portable everywhere with the Switch! 1. “Super Mario Odyssey” (Nintendo Switch) If you had told me a year ago that my two favorite games of 2017 would be Nintendo games I would have been skeptical, but it’s true. “Breath of the Wild” and “Super Mario Odyssey” are a testament to the power and genius design of the Switch. “Odyssey” is another feather in the red-colored cap of everyone’s favorite plumber. The world of “Odyssey” is filled with some of the most diverse, colorful and beautiful environments I’ve seen in a game before. Snow-peaked mountains, skyscraper covered concrete jungles and a floating kingdom in the sky resembling feudal Japan are just some of the absolutely incredible locations you go to in “Super Mario Odyssey.” That’s not even close to the bottom of the barrel this game has though. Mario can jump, backflip, dive and wall jump his way to the most dizzying of heights with the speed and precision of an Olympian. The platforming in a Mario game has never been better and your ability to turn any area of the game’s environments into a jungle gym makes this one of the most viscerally enjoyable “Mario” games ever made. When you throw in the new ability of being able to capture enemies and use their abilities to traverse the environment, suddenly “Super Mario Odyssey” becomes a thousand games in one. It is an absolute triumph of game design where every level entices you to find all of the little hidden items around the level and each new challenge feels exciting and different whenever it appears. “Super Mario Odyssey” is not only the best game of 2017, but it’s one of the best games ever. There you have it! The top 10 games of 2017. What were your favorites of the past year? Any small time indies or big name titles that we left out? This list also concludes our top ten list series of 2017 art and entertainment. Did you miss the others? Head to washburnreview.org to find our Top Ten movies, TV shows and YA novels.
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9. “Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus”
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8. “Pyre”
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‘Waste of Space’ provides perfect satire Have you ever felt like reality TV was a complete “Waste of Space?” Have I got a book for you? Occasionally, you read such a fresh, unique and funny book that you immediately begin pressing it into the hands of everyone you know, demanding they read it, whether they care or not. Then you get books like Waste of Space. A book so offbeat, weird and downright strange that you can’t help but feel guilty for inflicting it on someone else without the proper warnings. “Waste of Space,” a young adult satire that lampoons reality TV and the culture it creates, doesn’t try to reel reluctant readers in. It is unapologetically bonkers. You know from the very first line of reports, apparently compiled by an angry college
intern, whether you will like this book or not. The book is essentially a stack of audio transcripts, official reports and excerpts that detail the train wreck that is the TV show, “Waste of Space.” In the show, a group of teenagers are shot into space, and the last one who isn’t voted out wins. While the mocking of reality shows and the telling of stories through transcripts aren’t new, “Waste of Space” finds a way to remain fresh by poking fun at the audience of reality TV shows just as much as the process of making one. One of the most clever aspects of “Waste of Space” is the way the cast of characters are assembled. Since it is supposed to be a reality show, the book can get away with having overly tragic, stereotypical or dramatic characters since they are
expected to be so. Reality TV is way more fun when no one involved has an ounce of reason. As much as “Waste of Space” gets away with because due to its sheer craziness factor (it is hard to criticize literary style when rubber duck memes convey some of the plot points), it stumbles when it comes to pacing. Since the reader is in on the big twist of the novel from the very beginning, most of the struggles that the contestants go through in the first half of the book, while funny, are not worrisome. While there is a section of the book that is gripping, it happens far too late for the book to be considered suspenseful. Yet, the action scenes that make up the parts of the novel that were suspenseful become messy
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it isn’t regulated by the government or by any bank. It can be traded online fairly anonymously for various payment purposes. Taxi companies and even travelbooking sites are starting to accept this form of money. Lottery tickets can also be bought with bitcoin. It was started in 2009 by an anonymous entity under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamo. Since the value of a bitcoin changes with the market, similarly to stocks, there are good periods and bad periods. As this is being published, one bitcoin is worth $9,897 according to Bitcoin’s website.
However, when it first was introduced, one bitcoin was worth less than 40 cents! Bitcoin isn’t the only digital currency that is available to invest in, but it is the most famous by far. At the moment, there are over 800 types of cryptocurrency, and that number is sure to climb as more people jump on the bandwagon with their own ideas. Investing in Bitcoin is a fairly simple process, despite the complexity that some perceive. After taking a few minutes to set up an account and choosing an online “wallet,” money can be
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Genre-flip: Waste of Space, a standalone satire novel written by Gina Damico, is separate from her Croak trilogy, the series that put her on the YA map.
and unclear due to the unique format, making it obvious that the book was playing to its strengths when it sticks with satire. “Waste of Space” isn’t a great book by any means. It is not going to be the next great American novel. It has significant problems with its pacing and ability to create suspense. You either think it’s hilarious or you are faintly
disturbed. Despite all that, the insane characters and concept carries what could have been a train wreck of a book. While I understand it isn’t for everyone, it is the first book in a long time where I have taken photos of the dialogue and sent it to friends while cackling hysterically.
transferred from your bank, or from a credit card, to your new Bitcoin account. From there, bitcoins can be bought and traded. Since there is no central command though, all transactions are final. There are many websites to go through to begin this process, but arguably the most reliable start would be from the original site, bitcoin.com. Bitcoin is a financial investment. As it becomes more mainstream, its uses will expand and most likely so will its interface between everyday life and online transactions. It is daunting to take a leap and invest in something
that is still hardly tangible, but Bitcoin’s rise is far from a coincidence as more people find comfort in the reliability of things online. If you are considering getting involved or learning more, there is an interactive tutorial on the website that is very helpful for any newcomers. No matter what Bitcoin’s fate holds, it has definitely made an impact on lives already. In time it’s possible that some other payment may take the cryptocurrency’s coveted crown but for now Bitcoin reigns supreme.
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The confusing currency that has taken the web by storm: Bitcoin. If you’ve been online at all in the last few months, then you’ve likely heard of Bitcoin. Recently, this new type of currency has been making quite the stir. While most people may have heard of Bitcoin, there are still many questions circling this newly realized concept. Bitcoin is a type of digital currency without a central controller, meaning
Revisiting the legacy of ‘Mega Man’ The announcement of the eleventh installment of the famous “Mega Man” series has sparked a new interest in the Blue Bomber, as this new entry will be the first in the original series since “Mega Man 10” in 2010. In anticipation for this new and exciting adventure, a retrospective look back is in order to celebrate a hero that first graced the video game market 31 years ago. The first “Mega Man” game, known as “Rockman” in Japan, was directed by Keiji Inafune and released in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The plot of the game is fairly simple, a robot lab assistant named Rock made by Dr. Light undergoes a transformation into Mega Man to stop the nefarious Dr. Wily’s scheme for world domination. To do this, he sets out to defeat the six Robot Masters, and finally the one pulling the strings - Dr. Wily. The game is an actionplatformer featuring a unique twist on what was typical of the genre at the time, the order in which the six main stages are completed is at the player’s discretion. Upon pressing start on the title screen, the player is presented with the stages controlled by the six Robot Masters. Furthermore, upon completing any of these stages and defeating the boss, a new ability taken from the boss
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Empire: “Mega Man 3” is considered one of the best titles in the franchise, and has sold 1.17 million copies. This combined with earlier sales means that the earlier “Mega Man” games up to that point had only sold a little under 3 million. A small amount compared to today’s standards.
would be granted to Mega Man and, by extension, the player. Each one of the six abilities functioned in a unique way, offering more options for any given scenario as the game progresses. The idea of allowing the player to choose the order in which the main stages were completed was atypical of the time, as most platformers of the era moved directly from level to level. This offered tremendous replay value since repeated playthroughs of the game could sport different routes of completion. This is compounded by Mega Man’s ability to copy the
moves of the Robot Masters, since each one of the bosses has a weakness to at least one of the obtainable abilities. Multiple playthroughs are encouraged to experiment with stage design and boss encounters. Upon defeating the six Robot Masters, the player is then sent to Dr. Wily’s castle, wherein Mega Man must utilize the many moves that he has acquired over the adventure, which is a common theme throughout the series. The necessity to use these moves, including an extra required ability found in Elecman’s stage, allows the game to present the player
with a feeling of growing stronger as a result of the journey. In essence, Mega Man’s journey is, in part, one of self-discovery, as implied by the game’s implementation of required uses of the Robot Masters’ abilities. The design of the game’s stages focuses on the player’s attention and patience. There are many instances in this game in which rushing forward will only end in disaster, so observing the upcoming obstacle or enemy before moving forward is fairly sound advice. However, this can work against the game in the more extreme uses of this design
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philosophy, as there are moments that all but require repetition and memorization to overcome. An excellent example of this can be found in Gutsman’s stage, where the player can choose to fall on either the right or left side of a platform to progress. However, the player cannot see what lies at the bottom, so a few firsttimers end up falling into a bed of spikes, forcing them to retry with the now memorized layout of the map. Although these instances are present, they are not too numerous as to prevent recommending the game. As such, the design of Mega Man offers a relaxing and satisfying experience if the player knows the game thoroughly, although the first experience may be stressful. The core theme of the game is mastery, since not only must Mega Man conquer each of the stages and realize his own potential, but the player must also master the mechanics and design of the game itself. This makes each repeated run of the game all the more satisfying. Mega Man has endured the test of time for three decades and still stands firmly as a beloved franchise. There is much to love about this series. as well as much to learn from. It seems that the Blue Bomber still has a few tricks up his sleeve for the future.
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