Providing a voice for Washburn students since 1897 Volume 144, Issue 25
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Letter to the Editor
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Features Pages 7-12 ‘A Quiet Place’ review
Know the law, enforce the law: dual degree offered are interested in the science aspect of criminal justice and the law. No general education classes or prerequisites are required to be admitted to the Washburn Washburn School of Law. In addition University School to the criminal justice joint degree of Law is now program, the law school also offers a offering a new variety of other dual degree programs dual degree proand opportunities. gram with the “One thing I love about Washburn Criminal Justice is the law clinic,” said Lowry. Anyone Department. The attending the law school who has program allows students to get a J.D. completed the basic courses can apply from the School of Law and a Master for a license and actually represent of Criminal Justice (M.C.J.). Students clients with the supervision of a noted pursuing this plan will professional. “This degree is take one full year of law “This opportunity is often very helpful for school, which includes a beneficial for clients because students that are they get people to represent required curriculum of law courses. After the interested in high them who have more time first year, students can level investigative to commit to their case, and take a mix of law and work or want to provides students with hands criminal justice courses work with the KBI on training with a safety net” and, within just three or FBI,” said Lowry. years, obtain a degree. - Jalen Lowry, Lowry encourages stu“This degree is very dents of all areas of study to Dean of Student helpful for students that consider the law programs Affairs for WU are interested in high offered at Washburn. “You School of Law level investigative work can get a job almost anyor want to work with where with a law degree, and the KBI or FBI,” said Jalen Lowry, most businesses are always looking for Dean of Student Affairs for the Wash- someone with a law degree because burn University School of Law. The everything is bound by the law,” said program is also great for students who Lowry. Autumn Lamp
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Make yourself at home: Village to stay open through school breaks Matt Boland Washburn Review mathew.boland@washburn.edu
The Washburn Village apartments at Washburn University recently announced that there will no longer be break checkouts starting next year. Students staying at the apartment-style residence will no longer be asked to move out during winter and spring recesses as the village will be open the entire academic year. “There has been a lot of call for it from students in previous years. They’ve not wanted to check out to go home, they’ve wanted to stay here. These are usually upperclass students or upperclassmen that stay there and they have jobs and activities to attend on campus. So we looked at the cost benefit analysis to everyone involved, and we decided it would be for the best,” said Cody Burggraff, assistant director of residential living. The cost for keeping the Village open year round will be reflected in the increased price students pay for housing at the Village. The increase is due to the Village’s per-day rate. For example, a double room for next year will have a rate of $19.09 a day, but since the Village will be open more, there are more days to pay for compared to the previous year. The price increase will take effect starting August 16, 2018 for both new and current student residents.
Greek Week April 18 - 21 Tuesday: Dodgeball Tournament 7 p.m. SRWC Wednesday: Trivia Night 8 p.m. Henderson 100 Thursday: Lip Sync 7 p.m. Lee Arena Friday: Greek Olympics 5:30 p.m. Yager Stadium Photos by Lou Collobert
Nicole Engelken from Zeta Tau Alpha throwing the winning ball in a head-to-head dodgeball against Blair Fowler from Alpha Phi. TOPEKA VIOLENCE
Saturday: The Big Event 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Mixed reactions after Top city ranked one of US’s most violent Emily Unruh Washburn Review emily.unruh@washburn.edu
In an April 2018 Business Insider article, FBI crime statistics were used to rank the most violent cities in the nation. The data included the number of violent crimes committed in these cities including murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Business Insider then used those statistics to compile and rank the most violent city in each state. Of the 40 cities named, Topeka, Kansas, was ranked 32 and had 29.2 violent crimes per 10,000 residents. This ranking seems shocking, and to the Topeka Police Chief Bill Cochran, a little unfair. In an interview with the Topeka Capital-Journal, Cochran said, “my first reaction when I read it was, ‘seriously?’” he said when asked about the ranking of Topeka. “The article is a headline grabber. Once you read into it, the substance is very, very poor.” Cochran pointed out that the article was misleading, largely for the fact that 10 states and Kansas’ two largest cities- Wichita and Kansas City- didn’t report their violent crime statistics to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Division. Even the FBI makes note that
TOPEKA VIOLENCE Ranked No.32 most violent city in America according to Business Insider
According to Business Insider: •Topeka is the most violent city in Kansas •29.2 violent crimes per 10,000 people •This includes violent crimes such as murder, rape, assault, and robbery.
According to our police chief: •Not that bad. Kansas City and Wichita along with ten states did’t report their statistics to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Division which is where the Business Insider retrieved their information. •Violent crime has decreased 37% in the first quarter of 2018 •Most of the violent crimes committed in 2017 were between people that already knew eachother, not random acts of violence. Infographic by Rachel Ciummo
reporting is voluntary and comparisions between cities leads “to simplistic and/or incomplete analyses that often create misleading perceptions adversely affecting communties and their residents.”
Topping the list was Baltimore, Maryland, while at the bottom was Honolulu, Hawaii, holding the place at 40. While the Business Insider included that fact that crime is socially and economically com-
plex, and the raw crime rates were not indicative of the whole picture, the ranking could be worrisome to Topeka residents, especially as they look to encourage new infrastructure and development.
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Briefs Mabee Library Book Club
Mabee Library will host its book club 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 on the main floor of the building. This month’s book is “We Should All Be Feminists” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, which goes over the modern meaning of feminism. It is not required to read the book, but there are copies available in the library. This event is free and open to the public, and pizza will be served.
Open Registration
Open registration for the 2018 summer sessions and fall semester will begin Thursday, April 19 for all students with a registration PIN.
United Nations Commission
Washburn will host the “The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women” from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 19 in the Cottonwood Room. This global intergovernmental body is dedicated to the promotion of equality and the empowerment of women. Sharon Sullivan and several Washburn undergraduates will be presenting and discussing their recent experiences in New York. This event is free and open to the public.
Leadership Institute Meeting
The Leadership Institute is hosting its open meeting from 6 p.m. to 7p.m. Thursday, April 19 in Room 118 of the Henderson Learning Resource Center on campus. This event is free to any students interested in learning or becoming more involved with the Leadership Institute at Washburn.
Movie Screening“Pariah”
Washburn will be showing the film “Pariah” 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 20 in the Blair Seminar Room of the LLC. This 2011 American art drama film follows the story of Alike, a teenage African-American Brooklyn and his struggles with conflicting identities, friendship, and family in his quest for sexual expression. All Washburn students are free to come.
Last Day of Class for Law Students
Apeiron highlights
Friday, April 20 Fine Arts Presentations (10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.)
“An Exploration of the Modern Brass Quintet” Rita Blitt Art Gallery Music performed by the Washburn University Honors Brass Quintet: Andrew Clapp and Dalton Imoff-Brey, trumpets; Caity Morris, horn; Noah Chard, trombone; Andrew Moss, tuba.
Oral Presentations (11:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
“Mastering the Rule of 33%: Empowering Yourself and the Women Around You” Henderson 206 Marissa Meis, Brooke Manny, and Claire Jannette Leffingwell
The last day of Washburn classes for law students will be Wednesday, April 25.
“Comparison of Electrical Efficiency in Cryptocurrency Mining Algorithms” Henderson 118 Isaac R. Cason, Aaron D. Morris, and Brandon J. Habig
Photo Contest for Denim Day
Last Lecture (11:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Washburn will be hosting a photo competition to honor Denim Day Wednesday, April 25. For a chance to win lunch for up to 10 people, just submit a photo of WU students, clubs, Greek members or other WU Organizations wearing teal or denim to Standtogether@ washburn.edu.
Tarana Burke - “MeToo” Movement
Washburn will be hosting Tarana Burke at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 at the Garvey Fine Arts Center on campus. The American civil rights activist is known for being the first to use the phrase, “MeToo,” back in 2006. She will be discussing her experiences and ways to raise awareness of the abundance of sexual abuse and assault in society. This event is open to the public, but you must have a ticket, which can be obtained by emailing getalife@washburn.edu.
“A Purposeful Life: Creativity and Leadership in a Complex World” Washburn B Cynthia Hornberger, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Nursing
Poster Presentations (3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.)
“Depictions of the Effects of French Colonialism in Recent Haitian and Martinican Literature” Washburn A Ailyn Castillo Najera “Analysis of Melamine in Pet Food Using Gold Nanoparticles and UV-Vis Spectroscopy ” Washburn A
President gives WU history lesson at Friday with Farley
Photo by Charles Rankin
Bow tie casual: President Jerry Farley speaks to students and others about some of the history of Washburn. He also gave updates on building projects and spoke about organized labor parties on campus.
Charles Rankin Washburn Review charles.rankin@washburn.edu
President Jerry Farley gave a small history lesson about Washburn University at this month’s edition of Friday with Farley April 13. Since there was little big news to report, Farley immediately opened up the meeting to questions from those in attendance. Someone asked when Washburn was founded. Farley briefly discussed the beginnings of the university, which began in 1865 as Lincoln College, and how its first 12 students came from a rare and diverse make up, which included both men and women and an African-American student. Abby Price, senior sociology major, asked Farley about the status of Washburn as a municipal university and what that means for the university. He gave a detailed account of how the state of Kansas works with higher education and how Washburn is unique from every other school as far as Kansas statutes are concerned. “We’re in a category of one school,” Farley said. “It’s just us. We don’t report to the mayor. We don’t report to the city council. We have our own board of regents. In statute, we are titled a municipal university.” Farley went on to talk about how other universities around the country, such as the University of Cincinnati and the City University of New York, began as municipal universities and
then were taken over by other state agencies. Price went on to ask if Farley ever saw Washburn becoming a state university. “Nope,” Farley said, bluntly. Farley returned to history mode and discussed how the private Washburn College became a public school after the city decided to help fund the school at the end of the Great Depression. He mentioned that there were a few pushes for Washburn to become a state university, which would give the school more funding from the state and ease city property taxes. All of those campaigns failed, however, and Washburn is still not a state university. Farley also briefly discussed progress on two building projects, the law school and the indoor practice facility. Finally, a student mentioned different union movements around the country, and asked if there were any organized labor groups on campus. Farley said that Washburn has a memorandum of understanding with facilities services employees. “We have a great relationship with [those employees], and have had since they organized on campus,” Farley said. While this is the last Friday with Farley for the semester, it is expected to continue next school year. They are typically scheduled for noon the second Friday of each month.
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Faculty tenure, promotions approved at Board of Regents Charles Rankin Washburn Review charles.rankin@washburn.edu
The Washburn Board of Regents gathered April 12 in the Union’s Kansas Room for its second meeting in the last three weeks. Most notably, and as is typical with the April meeting, the board approved tenure and promotions for various Washburn faculty members. Jason Emry, biology; Cynthia Nebel, psychology; Takrima Sadikot, biology; Craig Trienen, music; Kelly Watt, art; Zachary Frank, allied health; Pamela Schmidt, accounting; and Emily Grant, law were granted tenure on the recommendation of university President Jerry Farley. These eight faculty members, along with Norma Juma, management, were also promoted to professors of various levels. Also included in the meeting was the approval of changes in curriculum at Washburn Tech. The changes will add a building automation systems program, which will be the first such program in the state of Kansas. According to the proposal, this program is expected to add seven to ten students each year and will begin in Fall of 2018. The board also approved spending just over $1.4 million for various projects. Most of this will be spent on building and maintenance, many of which will occur during the summer. Some of the higher spending projects include a partial roof replacement for the Memorial Union, estimated at $311,968; a refreshing of the Washburn Village, at $234,080; and the repair and reconstruction of parking Lot 7, near the Village, at $123,222. One of the non-building expenses is a $92,328
Are you cussin’ me?
April 3, 2 p.m. Memorial Union A report a concern about comments exchanged between employees.
Doin’ alright?
April 3, 5:25 p.m. Living Learning Center A welfare check was conducted on a student who didn’t show up to class.
Not smoke, steam. From the steamed clams
Photo courtesy of Washburn University Public Relations
Movin’ on up: Some of the tenured and promoted faculty members pose before the meeting with President Jerry Farley, Vice President of Academic Affairs JuliAnn Mazachek and Board Vice Chair Paul Hoferer. A total of eight faculty members were given tenure and an addition member was promoted as well.
piece of equipment for Washburn Tech for use in training local Mars Chocolate employees. It was noted by Jim Martin, vice president of administration and treasurer, that, after this piece of equipment is purchased, Washburn will request reimbursement of the cost to the university by Mars. Another notable expense the board approved is the upgrading of restrooms on the second floor of the Union to be ADA compliant and the addition of a single gender-neutral ADA restroom. The total cost for this project is estimated at $72,599. Issues of ADA compliance and gender-neutral restrooms were both included in resolutions that WSGA has passed in the last couple of years. “I think [this is] a step in the right direction,” said Zac Surritt, WSGA president-elect, in a Facebook message. “It seems that the Board is finally making
You’re under arrest!
April 5, 12:18 a.m. 1700 SW Medford Ave A person was arrested on a warrant.
Quit snooping
April 6, 3:40 a.m. Lincoln Hall A suspicious person was in the office assistant area and checking drawers. The investigation continues.
I’ve got nothing to hide
April 3, 7:19 p.m. LLC A fire alarm was activated after someone burned food.
Don’t burn the hand that feeds you
April 3, 11:40 p.m. LLC A student burned their hand while cooking. The student refused an ambulance. It was not reported whether they were cooking hamburgers or not.
April 6, 9:58 a.m. Lincoln Hall Drug paraphernalia and alcohol seized after a consent search was conducted.
A little too early for 420
April 6, 1:58 p.m. Lincoln Hall A smell of marijuana was coming from the bathroom. No one was located at the scene.
Watch your stuff
April 6, 3:11 p.m. Yager Stadium A backpack was taken after being mislaid. Property was recovered but the investigation continues.
Still too early for 420
April 7, 1:51 a.m. 1700 block of SW Washburn A traffic stop led to the discovery of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, which was seized. The suspect was cited and released.
Watch your step
April 7, 12:48 p.m. Memorial Union A student tripped down the stairs and injured their ankle. They refused an ambulance.
Stinky, stanky car
April 8, 4:22 a.m. Parking Lot 2 A suspicious vehicle was found with a marijuana odor present. The suspect was cited for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia and
decisions FOR the students. We will use this as an opportunity to expand the discussions about what priorities the university should have going forward.” Finally, the board heard from a couple of groups on campus. Eugene Williams, general manager of KTWU, talked about a television program that the station is currently producing, “Make48.” Bruce Mactavish, assistant professor of history, spoke about at trip that he and several students took over spring break to the American South, a trip designed for students to understand history better by visiting various locations important to the Civil Rights movement. The next Board of Regents meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 21, at 4 p.m. All Board of Regents meetings are in the Kansas Room of the Memorial Union and are open to the public.
released.
Medical emergency
April 9, 8:36 a.m. Washburn Tech A student was having seizures and transported to St. Francis by ambulance.
Not your average traffic stop
April 9, 8:15 p.m. 1900 block of SW Washburn A traffic stop revealed a driver with a suspended license and an arrest warrant. The person was arrested and transported to the department of corrections.
between roommates was reported from March 28.
Tampon tampering
April 12, 10:56 p.m. Petro Allied Health Center Vandalism to a female hygiene dispenser was reported.
Just say no
April 13, 1:50 a.m. Parking Lot 4 Subjects were cited for possession of marijuana, paraphernalia and a suspended license. Served a Notice to Leave and released.
More warrants, more arrests
Another warrant, another arrest
April 12, 4:06 p.m. Parking Lot 2 A person was located and arrested on an outstanding warrant.
The toilet paper roll goes over, not under
April 16, 10:07 a.m. Parking Lot 1 Someone was obstructing traffic. The person was arrested on a warrant and given a Notice to Leave.
Lincoln Hall A physical altercation
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4 Opinion April 18, 2018
Letter to the editor: Double standards Last summer I spent close to thirty hours planning a female leadership conference that focused on empowering politically active women. I was inspired to pursue the idea when six of the seven university student body presidents elected for the 2017-2018 school year at Kansas universities were women. We met monthly at the Kansas Board of Regents, where we discussed policy and university relations. It didn’t take long for the other female student body presidents and me to recognize a pattern in our day to day experiences. We were frequently dismissed, demeaned, and disappointed. We all faced, regardless of school size or political affiliations, nearly identical problems in our diverse Senates and among university administrations. I felt I suddenly understood why so many women pass up leadership positions, and I was inspired to do my part to change the status quo. Hence, the conference planning begun. The conference was to be nonpartisan with many female role models from around the state, including female politicians, as speakers. We had a long list of women who, upon hearing the purpose, were thrilled to have the chance to network and mentor young female students.
Professors from many academic departments were preparing breakout topics, and some of our school’s biggest student organizations were actively recruiting young women to assist in executing our plans. The other female presidents and I chatted often about how exciting it would be to see this all come together. During my first and only meeting with the university’s Student Life office and a representative from Academic Affairs, where I’d hoped to get approval for the plans, I was told Washburn could not formally support or endorse a female-based conference where men were “clearly not included.” As I left, I felt dejected and, frankly, turned away with a patronizing pat on the head but I understood the message: our university would not invest its resources in a female-oriented event of this caliber. Basic rights in women’s leadership have been stunted for the entirety of western civilization, yet some find it justifiable to put remedy efforts on the backburner to avoid making any men feel left out. Fast forward a few months. I received an invitation for the Healthy Masculinity dinner, hosted on Washburn’s campus and sponsored by the Student Life office. I attended the
first session as Student Body President and saw fewer than ten women in a room packed with male students. I sat with another woman, mandatorily sequestered to a back table, while the men spoke on toxic masculinity. At the second Healthy Masculinity dinner, only two women were in attendance. I fully support these dinners, for I believe it is critical to address this facet of men’s health, especially as it relates to nearly all of the issues I had hoped to explore at the female leadership conference. To my way of thinking, these two female/male examples underscore a flagrant double standard and a sexist one at that. What I feel needs to be acknowledged is the false notion that addressing an eternity of oppression of women’s leadership and their voices was in some skewed way morally equivalent and equally as needed as talking about the issue of toxic masculinity. And, making the need even greater, minority female leadership has been virtually nonexistent. This creates, with the help of false exploitation of liberal politics, the absence of minority women in the conversation again and again. I’ve now heard that a female leadership event is planned for the
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end of the semester. I am overjoyed that the university has finally elected to address this issue, however I must acknowledge the irony in it occurring only after complaints were made that the comparable women’s conference idea was rejected just months before. At what point are those efforts simply superficial and curt attempts to bury the systemic inequities within the higher education system? When the men and women, faculty and students alike, that preach on empowerment are the same individuals benevolently discriminating with calls for blind equality, what progress is made? In fact, is putting off the conference until after the men have had their turn an example of toxic masculinity in play? I believe it is. Universities have a responsibility to maintain an empowering and discrimination-free environment. It is clear to me, from this experience, that in some instances they prefer to play it safe instead of being progressive on the real-world issues of sexism. I write to raise this awareness: even on university campuses, supposed bastions of equality and fairness, sexism is still alive and well, discouraging the aspirations and undermining the educations of 64% of the student body.
Editorial: I saw the sign, and it opened up my eyes Maybe it’s a stupid meme, an eye-catching joke or even something that someone would describe as unkind or hateful. Whatever the reason, there are sometimes posters and flyers on campus that have no business being put up, often for the same main reason: they weren’t given a (literal) stamp of approval by the Office of Student Life. So, what do you do when you see such a sign or poster? There are a few steps to take. First, find out if it actually
is something authorized to be put up. Anyone wanting to post something around campus must go through certain procedures. The person or group must take the item to the Office of Student Life located in Morgan Hall Room 240. Once there, a staff member office will look at it and, as long as there are no glaring issues with it, stamp it to be authorized to be put up. The stamp will have a date on it, at which point the poster should come down. The office will
also keep a copy of the poster and take down the contact person’s information in case they need to follow up about a question or issue later. There are many other guidelines for bulletins and posters, including how they must be posted, where they can and cannot be posted, the size limits of posters and how long they can be up which are posted on the Office of Student Life’s website. Second, if you see no stamp, or if the date on the stamp has passed, there are a few different things you can Some key guidelines for bulletins and do. If you feel so inclined, posters on Washburn’s campus found on the you can take the poster down Washburn University Student Life webpage: yourself and take it to the Office of Student Life. Maybe • No more than 20 posters per event or organizayou’re not sure if you should tion can occupy a single building. just take down someone’s • The maximum poster size for a bulliten board is poster. You can also call Stu11-by-17 inches. dent Life at (785) 670-2100 • Posting is not allowed in the following areas due or visit its office. If you want, to safety concerns: In stair enclosures or on stair you could even take a picture railings; on doors or windows, including transluof the poster and send it to cent glass block windows; On lights or heaters; In Student Life, student-seror on elevators; On floors; On furniture; Attached vices@washburn.edu and tell to or covering fire extinguishers, hose cabinets, them where it is located. exit markers, or any other safety equipment; In Finally, if you see someany other location where it might constitute a thing on a poster that you safety hazard. feel is a clear violation of the Student Conduct Code,
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including harm to persons, threatening behavior, bullying, violation of laws and other forms of misconduct, you can contact the Student Life Office at the number listed above or the Washburn University Police Department at (785) 670-1153. While it can feel frustrating to have to get every poster
stamped for every event you or your organization hosts, it is a vital part of maintaining a healthy learning environment and keeping harmful rhetoric off of our campus.
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April 18, 2018 Sports 5
TOTAL DOMINATION
Streaking ahead: Senior outfielder Alyssa Carney swings her bat forward for a hit against an MIAA opponent at the Washburn Softball Complex.
Bats alive: The Washburn Ichabods celebrate after a home run from junior infielder Savannah Moore at the Washburn Softball Complex. Slap happy: Junior outfielder Samantha Stallbaumer leads out the batter box for a slap shot at the Washburn Softball Complex.
Catch the next game: 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Friday, April 20 Washburn Softball Complex
Feeding the fire: Junior pitcher sensation Megan Deiter throws a fastball down the middle as she notches another win at the Washburn Softball Complex. Photos by John Burns
Deiter dominates through latest conference test Trevor Beurman Washburn Review trevor.beurman@washburn.edu
The Ichabods had a double series last week which saw them squaring up against the University of Central Missouri and Southwest Baptist University. The Ichabods played the Mules April 12 and the Bearcats April 13. The first game of the series with UCM began at 1:30 p.m. to kick off the week. This game featured a tough matchup for the Mules who faced currently undefeated junior pitcher Megan Deiter, who currently sits at 16-0 for the season. Deiter did not disappoint as the she racked up nine strikeouts in seven innings and only allowed three hits. Dieter also became the single-season strikeout leader in the NCAA-era for the Ichabods after she earned her 162nd strikeout. The Ichabods easily put away the Mules in the first game, putting up runs in the first and fifth innings in sets of two. The Mules never could answer back
with the shutout pitching from Deiter. The final score of Game 1 ended at 4-0, with Washburn lengthening their lead in MIAA conference standings. Washburn then had to take on the Mules directly following their shutout victory at 3:30 p.m. The next game saw sophomore pitcher Lexi Crabtree head up to the mound. This game gave the Mules potential for revenge after their shutout loss earlier in the day. The Ichabods scored only once in this game with one run in the second inning. The Mules scored twice with runs in the fourth and eighth innings, as this game took extra innings to decide. Notable Ichabod performances in this game came from senior pitcher Kelsee Henry, who ended up playing a saving role pitching 6.2 innings with four strikeouts. Unfortunately, Henry did not earn the save as the Mules won in extra innings. The final score of this game was 1-2, with the Ichabods dropping their second game in this confer-
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ence powerhouse matchup. The next series for the Ichabods was against the Bearcats of Southwest Baptist University at 1:30 p.m. April 13. The first game of this series saw the Ichabods’ bats come alive throughout the entire affair. Megan Deiter also added another shutout to her impressive The Ichabods can clinch the MIAA regular season title with a win on Thursday or Friday. Washburn has won only one regular season title in the MIAA in the entirety of the program’s history which was in 2002. resume. The Ichabods destroyed the Bearcats in the first game with four runs in the second inning, one run in the fourth inning and three runs in the fifth inning. The Ichabods forced a run rule victory in this one as the Bearcats had no answer for Deiter’s impressive performance and the collective bats of the team.
Deiter earned six strikeouts in the full five innings she played. Some notable offensive performances included junior outfielder Samantha Stallbaumer with four at-bats, one run, two hits and one RBI, and junior infielder Lexie Myers with three at bats, one run, two hits and three RBIs. The final score saw the Ichabods take an impressive victory of 8-0 in a five-inning run rule. The Ichabods then came back to play the Bearcats for their second game at 3:30 p.m. This game was a much closer contest with the Bearcats looking to bounce back from a horrendous start to the series. This game was a back-and-forth battle on both sides. Some notable performances in this game came from senior outfielder Alyssa Carney with four at-bats, one run, two hits and one RBI, junior Taylor Kirk in a utility position with four at-bats, one run, two hits, two RBIs and a walk-off home run in extra innings. “I just get up to the plate and say, ‘I’m going to get
on. This pitcher is not going to stop me.’ and since I have a high batting average it just helps,” junior outfielder Emilee Baker said. The Ichabods scored in the first, sixth and eighth innings with one, two and one runs, respectively. The Bearcats scored in the first and fourth innings with one and two runs, respectively. The final score of this game was 4-3, with the Ichabods winning thanks to a walk-off home run in extra innings by Kirk. This sets the Ichabods at 36-9 for the season and 20-2 in conference, and they have recently received two votes to be ranked nationally. “I think we just continue to fight, every inning and every out. And the last couple of innings we did the little things right,” Kirk said. Up next for the Ichabods is a double-header against Missouri Western State University at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Friday, April 20, at the Washburn Softball Complex. The Ichabods hope to break the national poll barrier as they continue to power through the season.
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Above: Sophomore Jacqueline Engelbrecht battled against her No. 2 singles opponent, Anilu Barraza, winning in a 7-3 tiebreaker. Top right: Freshman Raul-Alin Dicu defeated Jonas Stropus of Rockhurst University with straight 6-2 sets. Bottom right: The men’s tennis team congratulates one another after winning their doubles matches against William Woods University. (From left to right, Bradley Eidenmueller, Blake Hunter, Paul Haase, Alejandro Valarezo and Chase Brill)
WU tennis clips the wings of RU and WWU
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Washburn tennis teams destroyed the competition during their final duals of the season. They faced Rockhurst Hawks April 10 and William Woods Owls April 12 on Washburn’s home courts. The men’s team took out Rockhurst 7-2. Senior Blake Hunter and junior Alejandro Valarezo won their No. 1 doubles match 8-4. Sophomores Paul Haase and Chase Brill took down their No. 3 doubles opponents in a tight 9-7 match. Brill went on to defeat his singles opponent, Julien Burmudez, 6-0, 6-2. Freshman Raul-Alin Dicu won the No. 4 singles slot with 6-2 sets. Haase won at No. 2 singles in a back-and-
forth match 3-6, 6-3 with a 10-5 tiebreaker. On the women’s side, sophomore Jacqueline Engelbrecht and junior Ally Burr dominated during their No. 2 doubles match with an 8-0 match.
“Our biggest strength was our team unity and our drive to be the best that we can be.” -Jacqueline Engelbrecht Junior MaKenna Gonzales and sophomore Madison Lysaught won the No. 3 doubles slot 8-2. Burr smashed her No. 6 singles opponent, Mary
Grace Harris, 6-2, 6-0. Gonzales destroyed the first set of her singles match 6-0 and defended the match during the second set, winning it 7-6 with a 7-2 tiebreaker. The women were feeling strong during their matches and finished 9-0 against the Hawks. “We felt good about our last two matches, especially since they were at home,” Engelbrecht said. “Our biggest strength was our team unity and our drive to be the best that we can be.” The men’s team took out William Woods 7-2. Valarezo and Blake Hunter won the No. 1 slot 8-2. Tommy Hunter and Dicu brought down the No.2 doubles team 8-5. Freshman Bradley Eidenmueller didn’t let his No. 5 singles opponent get in the game with straight
6-0 sets. The rest of the men played tight singles matches with Blake Hunter winning 3-6, 6-1 sets and a 10-7 tiebreaker. Brill fought long and hard against his No. 6 singles opponent, Jesus Amezcua, to win 6-7 (7-9), 6-1 with a 11-9 tiebreaker. The men were excited to see how well they stacked up against larger teams. It was a chance to show everyone that the hard work was worth it and that we can compete with and beat teams who are on good winning runs,” Eidenmueller said. “Of course, everyone gets a little nervous before matches, but we felt good and had no reason to be scared or lack confidence.” The women defeated William Woods 6-3. Junior Alexis Czapinski and sophomore Logan
Morrissey won their No. 1 doubles match 8-2. Gonzales and Lysaught won the No. 3 slot 8-3. Engelbrecht destroyed her No. 2 singles opponent 6-0, 6-1 and Morrissey took out the No. 3 spot with straight 6-4 sets. The women are 11-7 overall and are looking to end their season strong. “We’re all very confident about the next few tournaments and we’re excited to see what we can do at conference and regionals,” Engelbrecht said. Both teams will compete in their final tournaments in the coming weeks. “The season is long and tiring, but now is the time to step it up even more,” Eidenmueller said. “We will not go down without doing our best and putting up a fight.”
WU track and field show out at KT Classic Bryan Grabauskas Washburn Review bryan.grabauskas@washburn.edu
Last week, the Washburn track teams headed to Wichita State to compete in the KT Woodman Classic. The bulk of the week was carried by Logan Stock, Trevin Wiens and Jacob Newlin, before the rest of the runners competed in Thursday and Friday’s events. The men managed to earn top rankings in 10 events. Logan Stock placed in the top 10 in long jump, pole vault, discus throw, 1500m run and the decathlon, his highest rank came in the pole vault with third. Trevin Wiens joined him in the top ten in the long jump. Jacob Newlin placed highest in the 1500m run, earning fifth place. Later in the week, Chryspus Muema and Ricardo
Banuelos had 12th and seventh place rankings in the 1500m Run and 500m Run. Kyle Hinton and Colton Dunkle earned third and fourth in the shot put. Austin Telecky and Caleb Bradley performed well in the pole vault, placing in seventh and eighth. On the women’s side, the Ichabods performed quite well. Sierra Mortensen earned seventh place in the 1500m run. Shelby Edwards placed tenth in the javelin throw. Jordan Hoffman earned fifth place in both the shot put and discus throw, while Melody Baker and Kylie James both earned sixth place in the discus throw. James also placed seventh in shot put. Grace Ivey placed ninth in the high jump, and Rachael Mayberry wrapped up the week with a fourth place ranking in the pole vault.
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Men’s Long Jump: Logan Stock, ninth; Jacob Newlin, 15th; Trevin Wiens, 17th Men’s Shot Put: Logan Stock, 11th; Trevin Wiens, 13th; Jacob Newlin, 14th Men’s Long Jump: Logan Stock, 10th; Trevin Wiens, 10th; Jacob Newlin, not ranked Men’s Discus Throw: Logan Stock, ninth; Jacob Newlin, 15th; Trevin Wiens, 16th Men’s Pole Vault: Logan Stock, third; Jacob Newlin, 11th; Trevin Wiens, 13th Men’s Javelin Throw: Logan Stock, 11th; Trevin Wiens, 12th; Jacob Newlin, not ranked Men’s 1500m Run Tue/Wed: Jacob Newlin, fifth; Logan Stock, ninth; Trevin Wiens, 14th Men’s Decathlon: Logan Stock, fifth; Trevin Wiens, 13th; Jacob Newlin, 15th Men’s 1500m Run Friday: Chryspus Muema, 12th Men’s 800m Run: Derek Meeks, 31st Men’s 500m Run: Ricardo Banuelos, seventh; Ben Carson, 30th Men’s Javelin Throw Friday: Clayton Herdman, 15th Men’s Shot Put: Kyle Hinton, third; Colton Dunkle, fourth; Dallas Thompson, 13th; Marcos Garcia, 14th; Sam Stranahan, 15th; Jesse Renfro, not ranked Men’s Discus Throw Friday: Colton Dunkle, fifth; Dallas Thompson, 14th; Sam Stranahan, 15th; Jesse Renfro, 18th; Kyle Hinton, not ranked Men’s Pole Vault Friday: Austin Telecky, seventh; Caleb Bradley, eighth; Kris Wood, not ranked; Jack Noble, not ranked Women’s 1500m Run: Sierra Mortensen, seventh; Kaylee Snell, 33rd Women’s Javelin Throw: Shelby Edwards, 10th; Dayle Davis, 22nd Women’s Shot Put: Jordan Hoffman, fifth; Kylie James, seventh; Melody Baker, 20th Women’s Discus Throw: Jordan Hoffman, fifth; Melody Baker, sixth; Kylie James, sixth Women’s High Jump: Grace Ivey, ninth Women’s Pole Vault: Rachael Mayberry, fourth Infographic by Rachel Ciummo
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A tour of the art that beautifies Washburn’s campus Photos by Minxi Yao
“Domesticator” by Scott Wallace
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“Tractioner” by Matt Moyer
“Spirit Dancer” by Robert Lamberson
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What is your favorite art on campus? By Emily Unruh
Every Kingdom
(2011) Ben Howard Every Kingdom is an indie folk album with acoustic guitar as the accompanying music behind Howard's vocals.
In Between Dreams
(2005) Jack Johnson Johnson's soothing vocals lead this folk rock album written in his home state of Hawaii. The album is filled with ukulele and acoustic guitar powerful enough to transport the listener to a warmer place.
Say I Am You
Mary Johnson senior music education
(2006) The Weepies The Weepies are a musical husband and wife duo who alternate between lead and harmony vocals. They borrow folk music convention and put clever lyrics to a strong beat.
“Honestly the spaghetti people, the ones here at the front, because they were the first thing that I saw when I came to Washburn and they were so colorful. I thought ‘wow, they really treasure their art,’ and I like art.”
Continuum
(2006) John Mayer Continuum is Mayer's third album and has a few of his most popular songs, including: Gravity, Slow Dancing in a Burning Room and Dreaming With a Broken Heart. The genre of this album is described as pop rock.
Traveller
(2015) Chris Stapleton Traveller is a country album that debuted on the Top Country Albums at No. 2. The album features mandolin, banjo and steel pedal guitar, and has sold 2.2 million copies.
Chaos and the Calm
(2015) James Bay Chaos and the Calm is an indie rock album that features piano, guitar and mild percussion. It was nominated for a Grammy and Bay was also nominated for a Grammy himself.
Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down
(2008) Noah and the Whale Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down is the debut album by Noah and the Whale. The album is in the indie folk genre, and received mixed reviews from critics.
The Hello, Washburn did you know there are over 4,000 children that are in need of a mentor in their life and we have an organization in Topeka to match potential mentors with those children? That Organization is Big Brothers Big Sisters. I recently hosted a Big for a Day event at Washburn where we had 20 amazing Washburn students come out and volunteer their time to spend with 20 littles that are on Big Brothers Big Sisters waiting list. Some of these students had never
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stepped foot on a college campus before this event— hopefully, also keeping going to college a thought in the back of their minds. For the event it was really simple; we went over to the art lab and crafted for an hour, the art lab has a wide range of options of different crafts to make that are suitable for all ages, making for an awesome experience. Then we went over to the SRWC; the staff there had set up archery target practice, omnikin soccer and an open court. All we did was keep things simple and interacted with kids; this is something any Washburn student could
do with a little! No matter what your interests there is someone on that waiting list with similar interests. The Washburn community has about a dozen Bigs already. My goal is to make that number grow every year, so we get more of those kids off of the Big Brothers Big Sisters waiting list. If a Washburn student would like to find out more about being a big contact me jesse.kern@washburn.edu -Allocations Chairman, Jesse Kern
Alona Harrison sophomore accounting “The hyper-real person out front is pretty tight. The hyper realism stuff is pretty cool. For the longest time, I thought it was a real person.”
Cody Holt freshman pre-engineering “The Ichabod statue. ‘sko bods.”
Maxwell Allen sophomore pre-engineering in physics “All the people out front in the different tube thingies. Because it’s different.”
Katelyn Terbovich freshman music education and music performance
“The statue outside of Morgan Hall that looks like a treble clef. For obvious reasons.”
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Student leader hopes to give opportunities for success Minxi Yao Washburn Review minxi.yao@washburn.edu
It was the darkest time in her life. A teenage girl was lost in her freshman year and even considering dropping out. That was the beginning of Jennifer Lieurance’s college life. Lieurance is a senior communication studies major, with a minor in poverty studies. She is now a national scholarship recipient, a peer educator for First Year Experience and the president of We Are F1rst. She is also a Bonner Scholar, which involves three-year commitment to provide 1,000 hours of community service. According to the The National Resource Center for the FirstYear Experience and Students in Transition website, the Jordan Smith Undergraduate Student Fellowship provides five undergraduates the opportunity to attend the annual conference. “I am one of five, said Lieurance. “I am the third Washburn student who got it.” Back to her first year in college. At that time, she felt lost and considered dropping out. The faculty, Peer Educators and her friends helped her out. They pushed her to stick to one more semester and encouraged her to keep working hard. Then she moved to campus, got involved, and hasn’t left. “If it was not for these people, I would not be where I am now,” said Lieurance. “I have just been encouraged and inspired by faculty and staff on this campus that I have continued to want to do the same for my current and future students.” “As a first-generation college student, she has continued to seek out ways to serve this underserved population of students,” said James Barraclough, director of undergraduate initiatives. “On her own
initiative, she created a new student organization to provide a community of support for all first-year, first-generation college students – We Are F1rst. For her Bonner site with the LinC program, she has worked with my office to assist in the launching of the inaugural Ichabod Success Institute during the summer of 2016. This year, she is serving in a leadership role for FYE as a Senior Peer Educator, where she helps train and support our group of 70 total peer educators.” Lieurance will be graduating this May and plans to attend graduate school for higher education in student affairs. She has applied to Office of Multicultural Affairs at USC. schools all across the country, from From being involved in the Bonner San Diego State and California State program to First Year Experience, University, Fullerton to the University Lieurance has loved of South Carolina. being able to inspire and “If it was not for “I will probably students. She these people, I would impact end up with the wants to be the person University of South not be where I am who can be a support Carolina,” Lieurance now. I have just been system for students in the said, “because it is encouraged and future, like faculty and the home of many have done for her inspired by faculty staff student affairs on campus. programs that and staff on this “I want to be the are now national campus that I have vice president of student or international, continued to want affairs one day,” said such as First Year to do the same for Lieurance. “I feel like Experience. I also college has completely loved the campus, my current and future changed me. It allows faculty and the students.” me to do whole bunches opportunities that of different opportunities -Jennifer Lieurance USC comes with.” I never thought I would March 12, have. And I want every Lieurance announced on her Facebook student [to have] that chance. I want page that she is choosing to attend the them to be able to succeed.” University of South Carolina for her Since Lieurance stays busy working masters of education in the Higher multiple jobs on campus, she doesn’t Education Student Affairs program. have a lot time for hobbies. But she Additionally, she accepted the Social loves reading, watching TV, and Justice Graduate Assistantship in the
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hanging out with friends. “I love reading about self-help, leadership and capabilities,” said Lieurance. “I also love different memoirs and different stories. I like learning about different things that’s going on in the world or has happened. One of my favorite books is about women leadership; it’s called ‘Lean In’ by Sheryl Sandberg.” Lieurance said she is a feminist. She enjoys reading and learning about different ways of leadership because she thinks leadership is something that everyone has. “Being a feminist to me is caring about people being equal in all ways of life,” said Lieurance. “Honestly, to me, being a feminist is not just about speaking out about gender, but also speaking out about discrimination in the world. In my opinion, diversity is what makes the world what it is, but the inclusion is what we now need to work towards. Being a feminist has impacted my decisions and choices because it has allowed me to be a leader who listens and empowers others.”
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‘Isle of Dogs’ brings beauty, lacks focus Wes Anderson has always been a favorite director of the hipster, the quirky and the obsessed. His newest film “Isle of Dogs” sees his first return to stop-motion animation since his 2009 adaptation of Roald Dahl’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox.” Does Anderson’s newest foray show that this dog can still learn new tricks, or is it playing dead? After a severe outbreak of canine flu, Mayor Kobayashi (Kunichi Nomura) of Megasaki, Japan, banishes dogs to Trash Island to prevent the disease from spreading throughout the human population. Later, a young boy named Atari (Koyu Rankin), who is the ward and nephew of Kobayashi, hijacks a plane and travels to Trash Island to find his dog, who was the first banished to the island. Helping him on his quest are Rex (Edward Norton), King (Bob Balaban), Boss (Bill Murray), Duke (Jeff Goldblum) and Chief (Bryan Cranston): a pack of dogs who hunt, fight and forage together. After learning that Atari’s dog is on the opposite side of the island, the group takes a long trek while running into obstacles at every turn. Meanwhile, back on the mainland, foreign exchange student Tracy Walker (Greta Gerwig) is uncovering a conspiracy about the origins of the dog flu and the ultimate plans of Mayor Kobayashi. “Isle of Dogs” is undeniably beautiful. Wes Anderson often commits himself to a very colorful art style, and his framing, design, costumes and sets are all made to purposefully look fake. He’s a master of formalism. Every character design drips with Anderson’s distinct visual style. The very imagery of every dog is seared into your mind because of how distinct and interesting he makes each look. The wiry feel of matted fur is almost palpable, it looks so real despite the fact it’s surrounded by increasingly fantastical sets. Not to mention Anderson’s command of stopmotion is off the charts here. Every character moves with a fluid, realistic beauty. Water swirls with the constant urgency of a tempest. Smoke rises like cotton from an exploding pillow. “Isle of Dogs” exudes a visual beauty that many animated films wish they could achieve, but presents it in a stylistic way that sears its delightfully weird imagery into your head. The rest of “Isle of Dogs” is standard Anderson flair. The adventure of uncovering the shady underbelly of Mayor Kobayashi and Atari and the pack searching for his lost dog is nothing really tension-filled, but it is quirky, charming and flashy. The most interesting character development is Chief learning to let down his guard
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and to appreciate and love his pack and the young boy who want to care for him. Chief also meets Nutmeg, played by Scarlett Johansson, who is barely utilized in the film but has an incredibly strong personality because she is trying to reject and grow past her predetermined life as a show dog. She sees herself as more than just a dog meant to perform for human enjoyment, and, in a way, Johansson playing a character who wants to be seen as more than just her appearance is a pretty intriguing and bright bit of film. The main theme Anderson seems to be going for in “Isle of Dogs” is a message of the inherent companionship and love between people and pets. Yet Anderson loses this by making it nearly impossible to make a meaningful connection to the Japanese characters in the film. Having all the Japanese characters speak in their native tongue is an interesting thematic choice and seems to be a good example of Anderson showing appreciation to the people and culture of Japan (rather than appropriating this culture as many seem to be insinuating), but making this choice inadvertently means that American audiences will have significant trouble connecting with the human characters in the film. It’s unfortunate that Anderson couldn’t have the characters speak Japanese while using subtitles. It also would have limited the need for a random interpreter character, played Frances McDormand, who is only in the film to provide context in a language the audience can understand. The rest of the film lacks a particular focus. Even though “Isle of Dogs” is a truly fun romp with cheery and likeable characters, it never fully lands on a theme or general topic. Anderson’s past works were grounded in an interesting thematic depth, but “Isle of Dogs” doesn’t really have much more to say other than the power of love between human and animal, and rejection of authoritarianism. “Isle of Dogs” is not Anderson’s weakest film, though. It’s the delightfully charming, pastichecolored excitement we’ve come to expect from him, but I just wish it said more. If you’re in need for a great adventure with delightful characters and beautiful animation, then “Isle of Dogs” has everything you’re looking for and more. If only it had the sharp outlook that other Anderson movies are so well known to have.
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Anderson’s best friend: The main dog pack of “Isle of Dogs” is notable for containing four of Wes Anderson’s most frequent collaborators. From left to right, Bob Balaban as King (has appeared in three Anderson movies), Bill Murray as Boss (eight Anderson films), Edward Norton as Rex (three Anderson films), Koyu Rankin as Atari, Bryan Cranston as Chief (both making their first appearances in a Wes Anderson movie) and Jeff Goldblum as Duke (three Anderson films).
‘A Quiet Place’ is the best kind of horror
Samuel Cox
“A Quiet Place” is making loud noises in the box office, collecting more that $50 million in its first week in theaters. There is so much to appreciate about this unique drama-horror film. Concepts of the horror genre are stretched by this bold new film, written and directed by and starring John Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures Krasinski, who is most famous for his What once was weakness is now strength: Most of the dialogue in “A Quiet is presented through ASL. The Abbot family is notably proficient in the role as Jim Halpert Place” language because their daughter Regan is deaf. Millicent Simmonds, who in the U.S. sitcom, plays Regan, is deaf in real life. as silent as the actors on screen. This “The Office.” uncomfortable silence only adds to This particular film portrays the the suspense of each scene. Once a Abbott family, stuck in an eerie and isolated Midwestern farm. The Abbott whole crowd is that silent, the energy of each scare can make two hours feel parents (Krasinski and Emily Blunt) like forever. But waiting on the edge must protect their children (Millicent of your seat is worth it when you are Simmonds, Noah Jupe and Cade given a plot this well executed. I have Woodward) from terrifying creatures absolutely no complaints with this that attack at the slightest sound. movie. I have already gone to see it Krasinski said on “The Tonight twice and am still left with so many Show,” “I have never been a fan of questions, but that’s the point. The horror, but I am now.” suspense doesn’t end when the credits He spoke about the film’s deeper meaning, saying, “I just had my second begin to roll. What kind of movie will Krasinski daughter and [this movie] is really just a love letter to my kids. It’s about what come up with next? I would not be upset to hear of a prequel. extremes a parent will go to protect their kids.” With only 90 lines of dialogue, the audience has no choice but to remain
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‘Westworld’ recap to prepare you for season two Charles Rankin Washburn Review charles.rankin@washburn.edu
As this is a recap of season one of “Westworld,” there are spoilers included herein. If you have not seen season one, continue reading at your own risk. After a year-and-a-half absence, “Westworld” returns with its second season premiere Sunday. If you’re too busy with the end of the semester and have no time to binge watch, or if you just need a refresher, here’s a quick breakdown of the key moments of the first season, retroactively subtitled “The Maze.” The show, based on a 1973 Michael Crichton film by the same name, begins with Dolores Abernathy (Evan Rachel Wood) being questioned by park employee Bernard Lowe (Jeffrey Wright) about the nature of her existence as a “host,” an android whose purpose is to entertain, please and be at the mercy of the guests of the theme park Westworld. Being a host, Dolores’ life runs much like the plot of “Groundhog Day.” She wakes up and goes through the same cycle, in her words, an “order to [her] days, a purpose.”
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Playing God: Futuristic machines create extremely life-like “hosts” in the Westworld theme park. The opening credits feature this creation, reminiscent of Da Vinci’s Virtuvian Man.
Almost as soon as the show begins, however, Dolores’ cycle is interrupted by the Man in Black (Ed Harris), a guest with a mysterious past who claims to know Dolores from his 30 years of attending the park. In another story, guest William (Jimmi Simpson) is traveling to the park with his future brother-in-law. As he arrives at the park, William is given the choice of several hats, in
the colors of either black or white. William chooses a white one and, as such, is essentially pitted on a path of good rather than evil. William meets Dolores soon after entering the park and begins falling for her. As William continues on his journey within the park, and as he sees the true nature of what it is- a place where people go to live out their wildest dreams- he begins to under-
stand that he enjoys the wild and violent nature of the park. Meanwhile, in the outside world, Delos, the company that runs Westworld, is gearing up for a new storyline within the park that is being created by park founder Robert Ford (Anthony Hopkins). As these preparations mount, issues with some of the hosts begin to occur. The android hosts begin to remember things,
have dreams and, as is the case of Maeve, a brothel madam, becoming self aware. As it turns out, Ford has created these malfunctions to purposefully cause chaos. He does this with the help of Bernard, who is revealed to actually be a host created by Ford, living a double life that he doesn’t even know about. One of the biggest themes of the show, and of the first season particularly, is that not everything, or everyone, is as they seem. Along with the revelation of Bernard as a host, Dolores and viewers alike discover that William is actually the Man in Black, grown up to be a board member of the park whose real desire is for a better and more real experience, one in which the hosts are able to fight back and hurt the guests. That desire is granted to him, as Ford’s chaotic storylines become his last, for he has programmed Dolores to kill him and begin what appears to be a host uprising in the final moments of the season. The second season of “Westworld,” set to be titled “The Door,” premieres April 22 on HBO.
Student exhibition welcomes community feedback Samuel Cox Washburn Review samuel.cox@washburn.edu
The Mulvane Art Museum opened its doors to the annual Washburn Student Art Exhibition April 6, where undergraduate art students are taking the opportunity to exhibit their
artwork in a public setting and receive feedback from the community. The exhibit features works in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, printmaking, sculpture, graphic design and mixed media. This array gives students freedom to choose their media
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We are legion: Friends of the MAM were surprised by the intriguing exhibits displayed by the art students. Many peers from the art department were there to show their support.
of interest and strength. Though many of the works for this exhibit are done by upperclassmen, any undergraduate art student is able to apply. Exhibits at the Mulvane are free to the public and the museum has provided extensive outreach to the community since its founding in 1924. Inhouse art classes, Photo by Samuel Cox public lectures, family events and Pointillism: Members of the art community examine the art students work. The mixed media section community educa- drew large crowds to the gallery opening Friday evening. tional experiences made possible by Washburn Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. are provided to enrich lives University, the Friends of the Wednesdays, Thursdays and through fine art in the commuMulvane Art Museum, Inc., Fridays; and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. nity. More than 50,000 people and through gifts from corSaturdays. visit the museum each year porations, foundations, and Come see your fellow Ichand take part in the exhibits individuals. abods’ art work before Satand educational programs. Museum and ArtLab urday, May 12, and let them The Mulvane Art Museum is hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. know what you think.
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Professors weigh in on net neutrality changes Randi Dofat Washburn Review randi.dofat@washburn.edu
Net neutrality will be repealed April 23 by the Federal Communications Commission, which could mean paying more for internet services. “Net neutrality was created to keep the internet open and fair. However, now that the FCC has repealed it, they can also slow down, speed up and block any websites they wish,” Seth Fiegerman, a writer for CNN, said. Maria Stover, professor and chair of Washburn’s mass media department, was saddened that net neutrality is being repealed because she believes the repeal works against everyday consumers. “For many years, it was a bipartisan issue,” Stover said. “States are trying to combat it because it is not a federal law. The Trump administration is repealing it as a federal law, and states are stepping in and trying to make it a state law. Free internet shouldn’t be just free, but equal. Every line that
goes through people’s houses be good at over the years, it’s should be equally charged. more ways to get money out of The whole point of the interconsumers and into their own net when it was created was pockets,” Kenneth Feld, the a way to spread knowledge CEO of Feld Entertainment, and ideas and to have it equal. said. “Primary broadband proSome of the big service providers will take advantage of viders could make it harder. this to find new ways to charge It doesn’t benefit the ordinary customers if they want to get people, it’s always about big high quality service.” business.” Once April 23 rolls around, Ajit Pai, the paying for social Trump-appointed “Free internet media services like FCC chairman, Facebook and Twitshouldn’t be ter could become planned on repealing net neutrality just free, but the new way to because he wanted access your feeds. [also] equal.” the internet to reSadly, this process is turn “to the light-Maria Stover already happening touch framework,” in other countries as where he believes well. the internet thrived the most. Representative Ro Khanna, The repeal could affect a California democrat, posted consumers greatly. Internet a screenshot on Twitter in service providers may start to October showing subscription bundle services, websites and plans to access social media, applications, and could charge movie services and even email more depending on what the from a Portuguese mobile carconsumer wants, according to rier, according to Keith ColKaitlyn Schallhorn, a writer lins, a writer for the New York for Fox News. Times. “If it’s one thing that cable Rural areas will definitely be companies have proven to hit by the potential loss of net
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neutrality. “Net neutrality is taking away the rule that would enforce that anyone has the option to sign up for internet at the same price, and that goes for dial-up,” Kristen Grimmer, Washburn mass media professor said. “Taking net neutrality away of course is a problem because there are places where dial-up is all you can get. It will mostly affect the rural areas, which Kansas has a lot of. If you take that away, and if the FCC doesn’t want to provide another alternative for internet, they could charge you an insane amount for dial-up. At that point, it would be terribly slow and ineffective. Therefore, they are saying they
don’t want to serve those type of customers.” Small businesses may be greatly impacted as well. Services like Netflix, a company worth $100 billion, are able to pay for the consequences of the repeal. However, small business will suffer. “The internet, the speed of it, our entire business revolves around that,” said David Callicott, who sells paraffin-free candles on his website, GoodLight. Paying for internet, especially for college students, and then having to pay extra for faster internet, will be a frustrating battle when it comes to getting things done online.
Android children’s apps are tracking locations Emily Unruh Washburn Review emily.unruh@washburn.edu
Mark Zuckerberg testified before congressional committees last week; the Cambridge Analytica scandal continues to shake the tech world and has users in an uproar. However, a new tech giant has most recently been pulled into the spotlight of scandal. When researchers at the International Computer Science Institute in Berkeley, California, analyzed 5,855 of the most popular free Android apps, a shocking 57 percent appeared to be in potential violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. This 1998 law looks to protect the privacy of users under the age of 13. COPPA “prohibits certain data collection practices, and requires parental consent for others,” according to the Berkeley study. The ICSI study gave alarming reports of companies participating in deceptive practices unknown to many of their consumers. BabyBus, a company specializing in games for young children, was observed “transmitting hardware
and network configuration details to a Chinese analytical company called TalkingData,” the study found. BabyBus is the creator of 37 apps, and every app was sharing information internationally such as the names of Wi-Fi hotspots, their MAC addresses, as well as devices currently connected to the Wi-Fi. This information could potentially be used as a proxy to find a location. The most terrifying fact of that report is that the BabyBus tailors and markets their apps, according to their advertisements, for “over 200 million fans aged 0-6 around the world.” For human services major Shyannah Burns, a sophomore, the fact that this study shows the tracking of kids is especially troubling. “Kids don’t have a voice until they are adults, so if someone steals their identity then who knows what could happen,” Burns said. “They have less security.” Other information from the study finds that potential violations abound, as “5 percent of apps collect location or contact data without verifiable parental consent, 19 percent of apps
use SDKs (software development kits),” even though these are explicitly prohibited in apps geared toward children due to the user profiling and behavioral advertising. When told about the breach in security, sophomore criminal justice major Karla Robles was not surprised. “I think the whole kids situation is wrong, but I’m kinda indifferent about the adults because I knew from the beginning that they were listening in,” Robles said. “I don’t like it, but there isn’t much I [can] do.” Another 19 percent of children’s apps collect some kind of identifier “or other personally identifiable information” using the same SDKs. The high rates of data sharing are worrisome, and show that tech companies still have a long way to go when it comes to complying with the regulatory requirements Congress has set. COPPA was put in place to help parents protect how much of their children’s personally identifiable information is collected and shared. However, a large number of these apps have removed the
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parents’ intervention and consent. Burns continued, saying, “each citizen has a right to privacy and when you sign in to social media, you accept the terms and conditions that say they will protect your privacy. [When you hear about these breaches,] do you need to worry about someone stealing my info. I’m upset that my rights and freedoms are being
infringed upon.” The new study by the International Computer Science Institute is uniquely shocking as it give new insight for parents about the impact of children’s apps. With Facebook still dousing the fire of Cambridge Analytica, and the newest scandal in Android and Google Play, individuals continue to analyze the consequences of social media and privacy.
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