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A college united: Remembering 9/11 Shayn Jones

Washburn Review shayndel.jones@washburn.edu

Paying tribute: Student organizations come together to create a memorial for 9/11. The Washburn University College Republicans, College Democrats and Young Americans for Liberty set up 2,977 flags in memory of each of the individuals who lost their lives from 9/11. photos by Cody Dannar

Marvel’s ‘Spider-Man’ wows with a nearly flawless action game

The tragedy that occurred on 9/11 remains in the back of many Americans memories as the years continue. Some members of the community remember the event vividly, while others recall only pieces of the event.

The Washburn University College Republicans, College Democrats and Young Americans for Liberty partnered together to create a memorial in tribute to 9/11. The students and members of the Washburn community held a moment of silence at 9:11 a.m. in Carole Chapel.

Charlee Bonczkowski, president of Washburn University College Republicans, said the College Republicans chapter reached out to the other student political parties on campus to plan a memorial that would have an impact on the Washburn community.

“We all felt like we need to put together something on campus just so students don’t forget,” said Bonczkowski. “Many of the freshman on campus may not have been around when 9/11 happened, so we want to make sure that they don’t forget that it happened.”

Bonczkowski said a generous donor paid for the 2,977 miniature American flags that were placed in the lawn outside the Memorial Union, symbolizing each of the individuals who lost their lives in the events from 9/11.

“As we were planning, I thought it would be great to have the Democrat and Libertarian groups on campus join us and partner with us,” Bonczkowski said. “Last night [Sept.

10] we were out until midnight putting up the flags.”

The memorial had community members stopping in appreciation of the tribute to the

victims who lost their lives.

As members of the Washburn community remember the event, they each have a different experience about where they were and what they were doing at the moment 9/11 occurred.

Frank Brentine, auditor who takes mostly world religion courses, reflected on the event.

“That day, I was out at St. Mary’s playing golf. Somehow I heard in the clubhouse that a plane ran into a building. I thought it was just an accident,” Brentine said. “After I got home, the second plane hit. I had no idea why they would do such a thing. That was haunting.”

Brentine said he grew up in Jersey City, N.J., about 200 yards from the Statue of Liberty.

“About two weeks after it happened, you could still see the smoke coming from the building,” Brentine said.

As some members of the Washburn community reflect on the event, others were not born to experience the event.

Freshman criminal justice major Elijah James said that he doesn’t recall the event but he remembers people talking to him about it.

“I remember hearing that places were blown up and people lost their lives,” James said. “It’s really sad that so many people lost their lives in a tragic attack.”

Darria Dennison, senior dual mass media and theatre major, said she was in kindergarten and remembers bits and pieces of the event.

“I think 9/11 is a time to think and reflect on a lot of the things that are going on today, and a way to think forward as well,” Dennison said. “I knew that today was 9/11, but I think it really hit home when I saw the flags.”

Nicholas Solomon

Washburn Review nicholas.solomon@washburn.edu

Insomniac’s stab at a Spider-Man game blows all my expectations out of the water.

Marvel’s “Spider-Man” had astronomical amounts of hype surrounding it, and, while I wasn’t part of that, I think that it’s an awesome game. As a free-roaming, story-driven action title, comparisons to the “Batman: Arkham”w series will definitely be made.

However, I would say, as of now, I think it’s better than even the critical darling that is 2011’s “Arkham City.” Web-slinging has never felt this good.

Players navigate the game as Spider-Man/ Peter Parker, the universally known web-slinger, who goes on a quest to stop a mysterious group of terrorists with supernatural weapons. The villains are lead by a nemisis called Mr. Negative. Players also have opportunities to play as Mary Jane Watson in stealth-centric missions, but the majority of the time they are Spider-Man. The first thing that stands out is the story.

At this point, I think the writers involved with Sony Exclusive games are better than the writers involved in the films Sony Pictures puts out. Yuri Lowenthal (who is already an established voice actor, having been around maybe even before I was born), kills it as a Peter Parker in his 20s, even with the intentionally cringey jokes Peter makes.

The villain, Mr. Negative, a Marvel villain I will admit I have never heard of, reminds me of “Homecoming’s” Vulture because he has not been done before. He is wholly unique compared to the Green Goblin and the rest of the established villains that Maguire/ Raimi and Andrew Garfield used. Mr. Negative has a presence, and his goons are totally fun to fight. Other villains are sprinkled in as well, including obscure Spider-Man villains such as Tombstone, Shocker, Taskmaster and several others.

The story missions take full advantage of Spidey and his powers in creative ways. One example would be a mission that has players crawling up an elevator shaft with enemies aiming for them out of open elevator doors.

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Bods remain undefeated, stay dominant

add another two victories to their record this season. Their match against Southwestern Oklahoma proved to be difficult, but, thanks to players such as Antonowich, Washburn’s volleyball team who opened the third set with three aces to remains undefeated as of this they kept the match firmly in the hands of past weekend, as they added the Ichabods. The match against the Ratanother four victories to their tlers saw the Ichabods seizing the initiative record for this season. The early in the first two sets, earning kills in team played against Lubbock quick succession to establish their lead, but Christian, Southwestern Oklaa 3-0 lead by the Rattlers in the final set homa, St. Mary’s and Arkanpushed the Ichabods to rally. Final consecsas-Monticello Sept. 7 - 8 in utive kills made by Montgomery and Berg photo by Seth Burdick Lubbock, Texas. Each game finished out the set for Washburn’s ninth ended in a 3-0 victory for the Sydney Fitzgibbons, freshman prepares for a dig during the Washburn sweep this season. The Ichabods defeated Ichabods, with the exception of Invitational. Washburn volleyball improved their winning streak to 12 Southwestern Oklahoma with a hitting avthe match against Southwestern by taking all four games in the Chaps Invitational over the weekend in erage of .158 to .087 and three positive sets Oklahoma, which was a 3-1 vic- Lubbock, Texas. out of four, :24-26, 25-18, 25-20 and 25-16. tory for Washburn.

St. Mary’s was defeated with a hitting averThe volleyball team faced off among the team with many, such as Taylor age of .121 to .176 and three positive sets: against the Arkansas-Monticello Cotton Blos- Antonowich, Makayla Maxwell and Allison 25-16, 25-19 and 25-22. soms and the Lubbock Christian Lady Chaps Maxwell, earning at least seven kills each.

Head coach Chris Herron has a positive atFriday, Sept. 7. Their match against ArkanThe Ichabods defeated Arkansas-Monticel- titude for his team and plans on drilling them sas-Monticello largely stayed positive for the lo with a hitting average of .277 to .031 and harder as they approach their next tournaIchabods overall, except for the second set. three positive sets, 25-11, 25-22 and 25-13. ments.

The Bods struggled against the Cotton Blos- The Lady Chaps were also defeated by the “We played well this weekend. The comsoms, but still managed to defeat them with Ichabods with a hitting average of .256 to petition level was higher against Southwesta brutal offensive strategy. Erica Montgom- .075 and three positive sets, 25-21, 25-11 and ern Oklahoma than we were accustomed to. ery led the team against the Cotton Blossoms 25-18.

We lost the first set after having a pretty good with a total of 12, while closely followed by The Ichabods faced off against the South- lead, but our team responded and we weren’t Genna Berg with eight kills. That same of- western Oklahoma Bulldogs and the St. really in trouble after that,” said Herron. fensive power remained with the Ichabods Mary’s Rattlers Saturday, Sept. 8. Though The Washburn volleyball team will play in their match against Lubbock Christian in the teams they faced on Saturday proved to against Fort Hays at 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at Washa beautiful display of efficiency. The tally be a greater challenge than those from the burn University and against the University of of kills in this match were more spread out day before, the Ichabods pulled through to Nebraska at 3 p.m. in another home game.

Mathew Self

Washburn Review mathew.self@washburn.edu

Superbugs

Community

Kevin Willmott

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Health officials worn of antibiotic resistant diseases.

Mayor sends students email encouraging them to engage in community and election.

Lawerence filmmaker and co-writer of “BlacKkKlansman” to visit and lecture on film and racism.

Ichabods suffer first loss of season to #4 Bearcats in front of lively crowd at Yager Stadium.

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Fire from summer causes weekend library closure

Charles Rankin Washburn Review charles.rankin@washburn.edu

Due to construction that was likely intended to fix electrical systems, Mabee Library was closed on Sept. 8.

Earlier this year, a small electrical fire occurred in the basement of the library.

“We had a relatively significant fire in the mechanical room this summer,” said Alan Bearman, dean of libraries and the center for student success. “That’s led to some workarounds with electricity in the building and that’s going to require some pretty significant work here soon to fix everything.”

Students could be affected again, as this closing may not be the last. Bearman noted in an interview that the extent of the damage could cause the library to close a total of three days this semester.

Washburn Police responded to a fire alarm in the building around 6:30 p.m. July 13, according to the WUPD crime and fire log for that month. Additionally, the fire department was called to the scene.

“Officers are at Mabee Library with @ Topekafire after an electrical issue created light smoke in the building,” said WUPD in a tweet from that day.

The fire caused the library to close for the weekend. Bearman relayed the information

in an email that he sent to library staff about the fire, including that they were not able to come to work while initial repairs were being made and the building was without power.

“Until the alarms are reset no one can occupy the building,” the email said.

In an email that updated the library staff the next day, Bearman began by thanking WUPD. He also thanked Facility Services for being able to restore power to the building.

“A quick response prevented things from getting worse, and colleagues from Facilities [Services] have worked almost non-stop to restore our power,” Bearman said. “I simply do not have sufficient words of praise for Mark Noble, Matt Harden, Ed Wiss and Rich Connell for their work and leadership to bring the Mabee back to life.”

The library did reopen July 16. However, the elevator remained closed and the water was not working in the building for an additional day. The official Mabee Twitter account kept students and staff informed of the progress, including a tweet about the alarms.

“FYI-There will be a fire alarm test in Mabee at approximately 2:00 p.m. this afternoon,” a tweet from July 17 read.

The fix was only a temporary one, which is what led to the most recent closing. A more permanent solution was needed, which is what could lead to more closings later this

semester.

Noting how the fire at the Brazilian Museum last week reminded him of this incident, Bearman said that it is always nerve racking when he encounters something like this.

“When you hear ‘fire in the library,’ your heart stops,” Bearman said. “You understand what’s at risk.”

He said that this is especially true given the proximity of the fire to a particular area of Mabee Library.

“You understand that just meters away from the mechanical room is the archive room and special collections,” Bearman said. “You think about those materials that we use to understand Washburn’s history, its memory, student records [and] student achievements.”

Bearman went on to say that it is the job of many university libraries to maintain the institutional memory of their school.

“Without those materials, it’s lost and it’s never recaptured,” Bearman said.

photo courtesy of Alan Bearman

A small electrical fire in the mechanical room of Mabee library over the summer caused the closing of the library this past weekend.

Dean of University Libraries and the Center for Student Success and Retention Alan Bearman tweeted this photo and thanked the Topeka Fire Department for their help in containing the fire.

WU anthropology students help solve real life cases Natalie Croze Washburn Review Natale.croze@washburn.edu

Forensic anthropology is an important aspect of crime investigation, but defining the exact parameters of the job can be difficult due to popular media romanticizing the profession. Forensic anthropologists do work that few others have neither the ability nor the desire to do. They are the ones who deal with the delicate matter of identifying bodies that are found by police and investigators. It’s a job that requires both discretion and high professionalism, as it is through anthropologists’ work that cases can be more easily solved and families can attain a measure of closure.

Washburn University often encourages students to gain hands-on experience for the fields they study in and forensic anthropology is no different. For this reason, students within this major can participate in the Forensic Anthropology Recovery Unit.

WU-FARU is a partnership between Washburn University and local law enforcement where students are able to participate and be a part of real life investigations in the Topeka and Kansas City areas.

Alexandra Klales is the assistant professor for the forensic anthropology department.

She also runs the Washburn University Forensic Anthropology Recovery Unit and

ensures that students have the tools needed to perform well while they are in the field.

Having worked on forensic cases since 2007, Klales brought her knowledge and experience to Washburn in 2016.

“Part of the reason I came to Washburn is that they had the partnership with KBI (Kansas Bureau of Investigation) and they were starting brand new forensic programs,” Klales said.

Klales was able to focus her real life experience and extensive knowledge of forensic anthropology to the department in a way that opens up opportunities for Washburn students.

“Our field of forensic anthropology is pretty small, comparatively speaking, and so there are not a lot of people who do forensic anthropology,” Klales said. “The gentleman that was doing a lot of the case work for Kansas is getting ready to retire, and so I saw that as a great opportunity to work at Washburn, but then also that partnership with KBI, and then also a need for forensic anthropologists in this region.”

Klales also said that when she started working at Washburn, she began making connections with the KBI, local coroners office and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Through coordinating with them, Klales was not only able to provide students with experience in the field solving real forensic cases, but also provide a needed ser-

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the last wild places of Kansas. This event is free and open to the public. The museum At 10 a.m. on Sept. 12 and Sept. 15, is open until 6:30 p.m., and admission is Topeka Metro is providing a shuttle for half price after 5 p.m. The Museum Store Washburn students and employees to is also open until 6:30 p.m. the historical site of Brown v. Board of Education for Race & Social Justice Noah Hathaway meet and Week. Pick-up is at the South Loop - greet never ending story Memorial Union/LLC, and drop off is at event 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by Topeka Metro From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday Sept. and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

14, TopCon Geek Expo will host a meet and greet at the Historic Jayhawk State Important withdrawal info Theatre of Kansas. This special meet and Friday, Sept. 14, will be the last day to greet with Noah Hathaway is a limited receive a 20 percent tution refund. After admission event, and a portion of the this date, withdrawing from a course will proceeds goes toward renovation efforts not result in any refund. that are ongoing at the Jayhawk. Tickets range from $10 to $34.

Race & justice week - shuttle to Brown v. Board site

Museum after hours - the last wild places of Kansas

From 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept.

14, at the Kansas Museum of History.

Come hear author George Frazier discuss

vice to the Kansas community. She explained that when local law enforcement, police, investigators or medical examiners encounter cases that present unique challenges, such as a badly burnt body or someone who is completely skeletonized. WU-FARU is able to step in and provide assistance recovering, identifying and determining the cause of death for the individual.

“Forensic anthropology takes really specialized training. You have to know the human skeleton inside and out and backwards, really tiny pieces of it, what it looks like when it’s burned or damaged. There are not a lot of anthropology programs in the U.S. or even in the world. Washburn is the only one in the Midwest that offers a bachelors in forensic with an anthropology concentration.

Washburn is also one of only five in North America where students actually get to work with real cases so that when they go to graduate school or into the job field they have actual hands-on experience with real cases.”

When you think of the term forensic anthropology, you would be forgiven for romanticizing the job, as it’s likely that most people’s exposure to the job is through media, such as Fox’s TV show “Bones.” Although the reality of working on criminal cases is less glamorous than our entertainment would have us believe, there is a rewarding aspect in helping families find closure by helping them to know the final fate of their loved ones.

Topeka Community Conversation on Poverty Reduction

From 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15, at the

Memorial Union, the Topeka Community Conversation for Poverty Reduction is hosting a discussion. It is a way for students, faculty and community leaders to work together to address the barriers that keep people stuck in poverty, such as accessing basic needs and employment.

Register at www.circlesofgreatertopeka. org/tccpr2018.

Tacos y tequila

From 1 p.m. to 9 p.m on Saturday, Sept.

15, the Topeka Performing Arts Center (214 SE 8th Ave) will be having tacos and tequila. You can explore five of the seven culinary regions of Mexico without leaving Topeka. Before the main concert, enjoy tacos, tequila, margaritas and Mexican beer while enjoying mariachi music from Mariachi Luna Azul.

Restaurants will have tacos for $2 or less, as well as other foods for sale.

“We are helping identify people that have been murdered or killed, so we are providing closure for their families. We’re providing information that law enforcement can use to hold somebody accountable. We are providing a community service to try and figure out what happened to these people. Students are making a meaningful difference in the community by playing a part in solving these crimes.”

Klales explained that forensic anthropology is not a job that everyone is capable of doing.

“I used to teach at a university that had a masters program, and sometimes we would get students that would start their first semester in the masters program. They had never been around a body before, they had never been around a real forensic case and they would sometimes quickly realize they either can’t handle it physically and emotionally, or that it is not for them.”

Klales went on to say that by giving students an opportunity to experience these things at the undergraduate level, it allows them to better tailor their career goals toward something that will fit them better. Those who do choose to work in forensic anthropology have an excellent opportunity at Washburn to not only start working in the job place before graduating, but also to help their community be a better place.

Concert in the Park 10th Anniversary

From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 16 at Memorial Park Cemetery, there will be a free park concert. The annual event features the Kings of Swing. The concert is a great opportunity for individuals and families to enjoy some fine music in a beautiful, park-like atmosphere or take a turn on the dance floor to showcase their swing dancing skills.

Wasserstein - ‘Speculative identities: Queerness and marginalization’

From noon to 1 p.m. on Sept. 19 at Memorial Union/Stauffer Commons in the Cottonwood Room, Izzy Wasserstein will read from her poetry and fiction and discuss the ways that her writing is shaped by her identity as a queer, transgender woman. Discussion and an optional brainstorming exercise will follow.

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Antibiotic resistant superbugs pose risk to health Brandon Brownlee Washburn Review brandon.brownlee@washburn.edu

A global concern has arisen, as the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria keeps increasing every year. According to consumersafety. org, 23,000 people in just the U.S. contract infections that are not treatable by antibiotics.

These infections are known as superbugs.

A superbug is a specific strain of bacteria that has gradually adapted to the antibiotic drugs being used to treat it. Those treatments eventually become less effective or completely ineffective, thus creating a public health threat, and drug developers are desperately trying to discover new treatments.

“The World Health Organization currently lists 12 bacterial threats seen as the highest priority for needing new antibiotics. Critical pathogens are of the highest priority since they cause the most severe infections and have the highest mortality rate,” said Morgan Statt, Health and Safety Investigator with Health Literacy for Public Health Professionals, CDC Certified. Right now, there are three superbugs of particular concern that health agencies want people to be aware of.

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is a bacterial strain that causes staph infections. It is currently at a severe threat level, as it will worsen without monitoring and prevention methods. MRSA can cause a number of issues. The most common are skin lesions, like sores or boils. Pneumonia, sepsis and bloodstream infections occur in more severe cases. MRSA is spread by contact, therefore athletes are especially susceptible to it.

Each year, there are approximately 80,461 severe MRSA infections with a little over 11,000 deaths per year.

One of the biggest and easiest ways to

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A bacteriology researcher at the Institute of Medical Research swabs an isolated sample of streptococcus pneumonia. The researcher is testing the bacteria to determine if the strain has sensitivity to antibiotics, or if it is resistant.

lower risk is to practice good hand and body hygiene. Don’t be afraid to wash your hands or take a shower as often as possible. Cover cuts, scrapes and other open wounds until they are fully healed, so you reduce your chances of contact with another person. Also, avoid sharing your personal hygiene materials, such as razors and towels.

“Of the three listed, the most serious in terms of threat level is Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which causes gonorrhea. There are 246,000 drug resistant gonorrhea infections each year, and its growing antibiotic resistance has the potential to become widespread. This is why public health efforts should be and have been made to reduce transmission of infections,” sais Statt.

Gonorrhea is an STD occurring in the genitals, mouth or rectum. If it is not treated, it can cause infertility and pelvic inflammatory disease. Another side effect is an increased risk of contracting HIV. Each year, there are close to 820,000 cases of Gonorrhea. Of those 820,000, there are 246,000 drug-resistant infections every year.

In 2016, the highest rates of this disease were found to be in men and women between the ages of 20-24. With nearly 20 million new STDs occurring each year, half of those are among young people aged 15-24 years old. A statistic said, in 2016, less than 12 percent of adolescents and young adults were tested for a sexually transmitted infection.

Not yet a superbug, but of rising concern, is another STD called Mycoplasma genitalium, or MG. MG often occurs right alongside Gonorrhea, and it mimics similar symptoms.

It is difficult to treat with antibiotics, as many people do not actually show symptoms. Experts are saying that, if its not addressed, it may lead to a public health emergency. On top of that 72 percent of sexual health experts say it could become a superbug resistant to first and second line antibiotics within 10 years, if no preventive actions are taken.

You can knock down your risks of this disease by practicing safe sexual health. You should also get tested for STDs at least once a year or every time you have a new sexual partner. Antibiotics don’t treat viral infec-

tions, therefore you shouldn’t overuse them.

With that being said, avoid taking antibiotics if you have a cold, influenza, bronchitis or a sinus infection. This way, the body doesn’t see that medicine as much and won’t be able to build up a resistance to it as easily.

The third and final of these superbugs is Bacterial Pneumonia and Meningitis. The leading cause to this disease is Streptococcus Pneumoniae. It can also cause bloodstream, sinus and ear infections. Vaccinations are encouraged, as seniors and young children are at the highest risk of contraction. twelve million drug-resistant infections occur per year with 7,000 deaths. Many people are hospitalized with this bug, and 19,000 people per year spend excessive time in the hospital.

Although it is a dangerous disease, it can be prevented with some easy practices. Practic good hygiene by washing hands often. Simple hygiene practices will often help prevent from getting sick, whether it be a minor sickness or something more serious. Get the recommended vaccines, and only take antibiotics as they are prescribed by your doctor.

“Overuse and misuse of antibiotics are two main reasons for what causes an infection to become resistant to antibiotics. Every time we take antibiotics, we leave behind resistant bacteria that can grow and multiply. These bacteria effectively change in some way that allows them to reduce or completely eliminate the effectiveness of the antibiotics that are designed to kill them,” said Statt. “Since overuse and misuse are largely responsible for the rise of these superbugs, it’s important to do your part to prevent further antibiotic resistance. Make sure you take your antibiotics as directed if you receive a prescription.

Avoid taking any antibiotics if you have viral infections, and inquire about vaccines that can help you stay healthy.”

Kneeling against standing: A perspective from one who kneels Aaron Barber Contributor

“I stand to honor the promise the flag represents.

You kneel because that promise has been broken.

I stand to affirm my belief that all are created equal, and to fight alongside you for that promise.

You kneel because too few stand with you.

I stand because we can be better.

You kneel to remind us to be better.

I stand to honor all that have fought and died so that we may be free.

You kneel because not all of us are.

I stand because I can.

You kneel for those who can’t.

I stand to defend your right to kneel.

You kneel to defend my right to stand.

I stand because I love this country.

You kneel because you love it too.”

This poem was written by Politician Andrew Freborg in 2017. Freborg wrote the poem in response to the ongoing controversy between those who choose to stand and those who choose to kneel, during the National Anthem. The controversy began in 2016, when former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick sat for two games, then took a knee during the National Anthem to protest racial discrimination, specifically discrimination from law enforcement.

I had the opportunity to sit down with Kristen Stennett and gain her perspective opinion on the matter. The interview began by Stennett responding to the poem by Andrew Fre-

borg.

“It’s about fighting for something that we don’t have in America, as black people, which is equality,” Stinnett said in the interview Monday afternoon. “If I am a suspect of something the quality of care I’m going to get, compared to a white woman, is different. I’m automatically assumed hostile and aggressive, so the inequality is what he’s kneeling for.” Stinnett goes on to reference a line in Andrew Freborg’s poem that states: “I stand to affirm my belief that all are created equal…” Stinnett says “The affirmation to me, as black people, is that I matter and that I deserve equality. There has been a lot of police brutality exposed in the media lately and nobody has gotten justice, no one has paid for those crimes, and no one has paid for those murders. You get a slap on the wrist, you get paid leave, and you get your gun and badge back. The poem speaks true” Stinnett continues by sharing her thoughts and feelings toward law enforcement. Expressing that when law enforcement interacts with an African-American person, law enforcement is “already aware and ready to deescalate the situation if you are African-American.”

“I do not think that is every cop,” She said “just a select few, who does have that fear or that racial bias, that are automatically on high alert and ready to shoot if need be, only because I am African-American. Which is crazy to me, I am a twenty-one-year-old women.

Trust me, I am more scared of you than you are of me. I’m probably panicking because you pulled me over and I don’t want a ticket.”

While many people, like Stinnett, have begun following and supporting Kaepernick’s example, others have differing opinions; labeling his protest: unpatriotic, unconstitutional, disrespectful to the United States, the military, and it’s veterans.

However, Stinnett says: “No… The military isn’t the one allowing these injustices to happen. The military fights for our freedom of speech, for our right to stand, for our right to kneel, for our right to fight for injustice, for our right to fight for equality. He’s kneeling for a purpose. Kneeling is happening for a purpose. Kneeling is to bring about justice or to shed light on the inequality of African-Americans in America. When an unarmed black man is shot and killed, with his wife and baby in the backseat, with no questions asked. When a black child is shot and killed, simply because he’s carrying around a toy gun in a park. It makes you feel like you don’t matter and that the racial bias, that has been in the system, is now pouring out and is now being acted upon.”

For those who kneel, it is a misconception that kneeling is against the military, United States, or the Veterans. “The kneeling isn’t to be disrespectful to the United States, the military, or the veterans, but, if no one would have kneeled then we wouldn’t be having this interview, nobody would be talking about, nobody would be asking why we say there is an injustice.” Said Stinnett.

Kristen Stinnett is a Wichita Kansas native, who graduated in spring of 2018 from Washburn University with a degree in legal studies. She was the former President and

Vice President of Alpha-Kappa-Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Secretary of the Washburn Black Student Union, a member of L.I.N.K., and the Washburn University Leadership Institute. Currently, she is attending Washburn School of Law, and is still a member of Alpha-Kappa-Alpha Sorority Incorporated.

Stinnett ended the interview with a message to Washburn University: “I love Washburn University, that is why I choose to continue my education here. However, I want them to see and hear, that when I, or any African-American, kneels for the right to be an equal; it is not about hating white people or being racist. It’s about fighting for that right to be heard, to be equal, to be on the equal playing field of academics, profession, and payment in profession. I want Washburn to give us more support in these things. There have been incidents on campus that doesn’t make minorities feel as safe on the campus that we pay tuition to come to everyday for class, that we live on. To push more consequence on those who conduct acts that harm or offend minorities. So that we feel supported by Washburn, so that we feel safe at Washburn. I say this for women as well. I am African-American and I am a woman, so I have felt the effects of discrimination on two variables. So I want Washburn and the Topeka Community to know that all we want is equality. We do not want to disrespect or to demean. We are just fighting for the justice that everyone else in America gets. That every other white person in this country gets…

That is all we want.”

Crime Report Medical Report 8:01 a.m. Sept. 4. A medical report was filed from Mabee Library. Subject was passed out and was transported by AMR.

Wheels on the bike go...

12:11 p.m. Sept. 4. A theft report was made from Stoffer Science Hall. A bicycle was stolen, but the investigation continues.

Might have been checked out, but it wasn’t checked in

9:20 a.m. Sept. 4. A criminal deprivation of property report was put in place from Washburn Tech. An issued laptop was not returned.

Watch it lady

12:34 p.m. Sept. 4, 2018. An accident report was issued from Lot 11. A two vehicle accident occurred.

Backpack, backpack

5:03 p.m. Sept. 4. A criminal report was

noted from Benton Hall. A backpack was stolen, but later on the suspect was identified.

Need lights? No problem.

9:15 p.m. Sept. 4. A theft report was recorded from Mabee Library. Lights were stolen off a bicycle. Investigation continues.

Please leave me alone.

10:56 p.m. Sept. 4. An information report was filed from the LLC. A subject was making the students feel uncomfortable and was asked to leave.

You can run, but you can’t hide

3:14 a.m. Sept. 5. A report was made from 1700 block SW Lane. A subject was located, warrant confirmed.

Medical Report

8:32 a.m. Sept. 6. A medical report was filed from Garvey. Subject fell down the stairs; later reported due to ER visit.

Medical Report

Accident Report

6:57 p.m. Sept. 6. A medical report was issued from Henderson Learning Center. A subject fell down, but refused AMR.

6:55 p.m. Sept. 7. An accident report was put in place from Lot 18. Signage was struck.

Make us feel at home or go home 8:32 p.m. Sept. 6. An information report was noted from Yager Stadium. Two subjects were making staff uncomfortable.

Absent, check

DO NOT TOUCH.... my things

9:51 p.m. Sept. 7. A criminal report was issued from the LLC. Known subjects took items from subject’s room.

Get out the zone

6:01 a.m. Sept. 8. An intrusion alarm report Sept. 7, a report was recorded from Morgan was noted from the Maintenance Facility at Hall. Subject was not showing up to class.

1313 SW 21st St. Fence motion, all secured.

I guess locks on bikes are actually really important

1 p.m. Sept. 7. A theft report was filed from the LLC. A bicycle was stolen, the investigation continues.

Save a life, call 1-800-273-8255 5:09 p.m. Sept. 7. An information report was made from the LLC. A subject was making suicidal statements.

Better safe than sorry

12:25 a.m. Sept. 9. An information report was recorded from the LLC. Safety concerns expressed regarding another resident.

Beep, beep, yikes

4:52 p.m. Sept. 9. A non-injury accident report was filed from Lot 9. Two vehicle accident.

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Letter to the editor: WSGA Students serving students. That is what the Washburn Student Government Association is all about. Our goal is to effectively represent our fellow Ichabods and create every opportunity possible for each and every student.

This year, the Surritt/Henry Administration has very lofty goals. We ran on a platform of creating a WU for you, and that is exactly what we plan to do. Through your help, we were able to identify those issues and opportunities students are thinking about most.

First off, we aim to improve your dining options on campus. After meeting with the director of food services, and the administration, we have found a few different options that we believe you will love. We hope to make progress on bringing these options to campus in the coming weeks.

Next, we want everyone to have helpful, flexible and immediate access to counseling services. Mental health is an extremely important issue during college, and we want to make sure every Ichabod has the care they need. Last year, Senate passed legislation moving counseling services to a larger office space on campus. This was a huge first step, but there was still a lot of work to be done. We started talks immediately after we were elect-

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ed on how we could continue this progress.

After extensive dialogue with administration, the University decided to expand funding to counseling services this year. Last week, a new 24/7 hotline was launched (785-6703100). This new and exciting service allows students to set up a face-to-face meeting, talk to WUPO, or be immediately transferred to a fully licensed counselor. This is available at any time and at no cost to you.

Lastly, we want to increase participation for the Student Initiative and Development Grants offered by WSGA. We have increased funding for these grants, and they are available to any Washburn student. If there is a conference you want to go to or a project or item you want to bring to campus, please reach out to our office, and we will help you reach your goals. We are here to serve our fellow students. We hope to hear from you soon!

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A need for pre-college philosophy series Yash Chitrakar

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Any common discussion of philosophy involves the invocation of the ancient Greeks, especially of Socrates, the famous gadfly of Athens, Plato, with his famous allegory of the cave and Aristotle, who founded logic and wrote “Nicomachean Ethics.” The questions they asked, the ways in which they went about exploring them and the ideas that developed out of that are still influential today—even if we aren’t conscious of their hold on us.

Philosophy in those times, nearly 2,500 years ago, was raised to an exalted position, to be practiced and mastered by the elites in society. Their practiced ability of scrutiny and critical thinking were held as great ideals to strive for. Now, while we still hold certain concepts as ideals, sometimes to a spiritual extent, we have forgotten about the philosophy behind them. Philosophy, as an academic endeavor, has seen a decline, not only in terms of the number of people majoring in it, but also in terms of general interest. According to the American Scholar, the percentage of philosophy majors dropped from a measly 0.9 percent to 0.7 percent from 1970 to 2003.

This does not bode well for the world at large. While that may sound a little farfetched, the lack of the creation of thoughtful citizens who don’t bury their heads in dogma and are able to think philosophically poses an increasingly devastating problem.

I will be using this medium to argue for instating pre-college philosophy classes. In future issues, I will explain the details—the methodology behind such classes, the significance of philosophy in human thought, the current conditions of philosophy et cetera--of my argument. Along the way, I shall mention philosophers whose ideas give us the impetus to look deeper into mundane topics and

how their influence on our life gives us reason to study philosophy. I will also be moving to and fro between personal observations (since this is an opinion) and global discussion throughout the duration of the op-ed.

Ultimately, my goal is to convince readers of philosophy’s potency and encourage them to engender philosophical interests. Hopefully, by the end, my point of instating pre-college philosophy finds salience in someone’s eyes.

For this issue, I will shine a light on the metaphysical issue we are dealing with in my metaphysics class as an example of how philosophical thought can be relevant in our daily and worldly issues.

Metaphysics is a brand of philosophy that deals with reality and the nature of being and existence. At first glance, it’s an abstract undertaking and the number of issues with metaphysical underpinnings is large.

One issue with metaphysics is that it is highly categorized. Philosopher John Dupré argues that the sciences’ claim their method of categorization is the best way to make predictions about the world doesn’t really hold water when one looks at it closely. He said there are other equally competent methods of categorization that serve specific functions in a better way. For example, using reproductive isolation (meaning two different species can’t produce an offspring) as a marker, biologists insist that pinpointing exact species is the primary way to know about the natural world. However, that doesn’t work for plants, as plants don’t exhibit a high degree of reproductive isolation. This gets messier when we look at asexual organisms, like some types of bacteria.

Biology also looks at genes as a means of differentiation, but this method hits a brick wall when faced with real-world problems.

One only has to look at the case of the Lum-

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bee Indians to see this at play.

The Lumbee Indians have been seeking recognition as a tribe for quite some time now, and the biggest barrier they are facing is their genetic makeup. Their racial category is a blurry subject because of their history of interracial marriage. For the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Lumbee have never been “Indian enough.” However, the Lumbee are steeped in Native American culture and follow customs unique to them.

This lack of a clear categorization means that the Lumbee are stuck in a limbo, unsure whether they will get federal aid like recognized tribes do. How would one bestow them with tribe-hood, and who decides? This is a metaphysical question of great importance, as giving them federal aid would mean that funds would need to be redistributed among tribes. It could also mean that the government has to move their focus from other investments in arms, education and whatnot. Not giving them aid would just weaken the minority even more.

What’s worse is that someone that follows the same categorization that biologists do making the decision would be ruinous for everyone. It would be much better if a philosophically conscious person took the reins and if thoughtful citizens made a decision.

As one can see, our lives are permeated by philosophical assumptions, and knowing why and how we have certain opinions can make us more thoughtful and conscious of our issues. Philosophical training can guide us out of a dogmatic prison, even if we disagree with the numerous positions and ideas.

Teaching it at a lower level than college can only bring benefits, like spreading the message to a wider population.

In issue 6 of The Review, the next iterations of this op-ed, I will go deeper into the current condition of philosophy in academia and touch lightly on how to instate it in a pre-college domain.

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Bods encouraged to engage in Topeka community Mingzhu Zhu

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Mayor of Topeka Michelle De La Isla encourages all Ichabods to take part in civic engagement in the Topeka community. Students are encouraged to apply for a position on the Topeka boards and commissions. Students can also register to vote in the Kansas election. The deadline to register for the next election is Oct. 16.

De La Isla is using her experiences to empower her work as the mayor of Topeka and as the Diversity and Inclusion Representative at Westar Energy. She encourages Washburn students to find a place in the Topeka community through these two civic engagement opportunities.

One great way to get involved is to apply for a seat on one of Topeka’s boards and commissions.

A county commission contains three to five elected commissioners. They serve executive and legislative duties and enact local ordinances. Their duties include, but are not limited to, approving budgets, overseeing spending and hiring county employees.

Students can review information on current boards and commissions on the City of Topeka website. The website lists categories of Topeka boards and commissions, current members and vacancies. One can see further

information by referring to the tabs on the page. Updated information was last added to the website Sep. 4.

Applications for boards and commissions can be located and submitted via the City of Topeka Boards and Commissions website. Students can select “Apply for a Board” under Boards and Commissions. The application form requires basic personal information. It contains personal profile information, interests, experiences and voluntary self-identification.

On a different note, as the next Kansas election is coming up, register to vote using a federal voter registration form from your nearest voting registration office or online by Oct. 16. The next Kansas general election is Nov. 6.

The Kansas voting guide and registration information can be found online. The guide covers eligibility requirements, acceptable forms of identification, registration deadline, election dates, voting machines, candidates, ballot measure information, campaign finance information and provisions for voters with disabilities. In the guide, individuals can find information on the election’s candidates to help inform their vote.

It’s important to hear people’s voice in national, state and local politics. It’s also important, not only to register to vote, but to cast your vote as well.

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Mayor of Topeka, Michelle De La Isla, stands outside downtown Topeka. De La Isla hopes to engage more Washburn students in the Topeka community.

couraged to engage in the Kansas election.

A competition for student voter registration has ensued between Topeka and some other schools. Click on the website and fill out the voter registration form to join the competition.

As the election nears, it’s important to note that even just a few votes can make a differ-

ence. Registering to vote shows responsibility as a member in the community. Even a small impact on the outcome matters.

Everybody has a place in the Topeka community. Join the civic engagement opportunities in the community, fill out the application for boards and commissions and register to vote.

SOCs welcome new director, Carissa Johnson, to the team DeyJa Cardenas Washburn Review deyja.cardenas@washburn.edu

As the new semester rolls in, members of the student transitions team thank their previous director, Mckinlaye Harkavy, for her time and guidance they also give a warm welcome to Carissa Johnson, the new director of student transitions and family engagement, who oversaw all of the SOCs this summer.

A Summer Orientation Counselor is a student who welcomes new students to our campus and shows them the ways of Washburn. During summer, Washburn holds a series of new student orientations, hosted and guided by the happy and enthused faces of our SOCs. They also assist with enrolling in courses, as well as sending follow-up messages to ensure that new students are effectively utilizing all that Washburn has to offer.

Students hold their position as a SOC from February until August. They also focus a lot on running Welcome Week. SOCs are trained and have extensive resources and knowledge regarding student life whether you are a new or transfer student.

“I applied to be a Summer Orientation Counselor because when I went through orientation, it looked like the SOCs were having the time of their lives working together and meeting new students. That was super appealing to me because I love having a constant flow of new people to meet,” said Starla Cochenour, a SOC from this summer.

This was Cochenour’s second year as a SOC, and it is the connections she makes with incoming students that continues to bring her back each year. As a SOC, Cochenour gets the chance to see students blossom throughout the school year as they get involved in organizations at Washburn. However, it wouldn’t be possible without having such a

diverse staff to connect with the students. In want to be part of a team, serve as a resource time with friends and get to know one anothaddition to the staff, Cochenour gives posi- to incoming students and authentically rep- er better. tive remarks to the new director and her im- resent our institution,” Johnson said. “I want “If I hadn’t become a SOC, I may have pact on the SOCs. the SOC role to be more than a job. I want it missed out on meeting some of my best “Our new director, Carissa Johnson, is an to be a learning experience, where students friends. I am so thankful for the amazing peoawesome addition the SOC team! She joined gain transferable skills for the path they ple I’ve met through my position. I wouldn’t us this sumtrade them for mer and wastanything,” Cocheed no time nour said. diving into her This year, Johnposition. She son’s position enwas always gages the siblings there to supand family of port new stucurrent Washburn dents, guests students as well. and SOCs. “As part of FamDuring welily Weekend, I am come week also coordinatespecially, she ing Siblings Day, made sure that which is Sept. 21, we SOCs were where siblings of taking care of current Washburn ourselves. Castudents visit for rissa even kept a night of activihealthy snacks ties and stay overin her office night with their for us in case sibling,” Johnson we needed a said. quick energy After a successboost in beful summer, Johntween events,” son has a bright Cochenour future ahead, and photo courtesy of Starla Cochenour said. she looks forward Student Orientation Counselors pose outside of Morgan Hall with the Ichabod before a summer orientation. The SOCs The new di- welcomed incoming freshmen to Washburn with lots of energy. to the next group of rector benefits SOCs to welcome the Washburn community by assuring that all choose post-college.” incoming students at Washburn. of the SOCs have up-to-date knowledge reCochenour feels that the SOC experience garding the campus and resources for Wash- is exactly how Johnson explains it. One of burn students. Johnson looks for many quali- her favorite memories as a SOC didn’t even Editor-in-chief Morgan Holloway contributties in a SOC to make a successful experience happen during an orientation. Part of SOC ed to this story for everyone involved. tradition is to have a sleepover before or after “Overall, I am seeking individuals who orientation. She enjoyed being able to spend

What is the most helpful thing that you’ve seen a SOC do?

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McKenna Ward Junior Psychology “SOC was helpful and really fun, getting the freshmen excited for the school year.

They are people that you feel comfortable to talk to, if you want to talk to faculties for some reasons. We played games on the day of orientation. They did a little drama and we all stood up.”

Alex Bird Senior English major “SOC helped students make connection with each other and with themselves on the first day students come to campus. Everybody got chances to talk with other people.”

Jalun Washington Freshman General education studies “SOC helped me to find a club to get in. I am involved in it well. I am in debate club.

I like to debate a lot, but I never really got a chance. They had a list of clubs laying out there.”

William Vanbuskirk Junior Psychology major “I thought SOC was very engaging. They had actual peers and helped me during my school years. They helped me pick out classes, show me around the campus. They also got me in touch with other people who I could share interest with.”

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Welcome to Tequila’s: Home of the Tropical Fajita’s rice and fresh beans.

This restaurant also offers vegetarian combos and plates, as their mission statement is, “Bienivenidos!!! With great pleasure, we serve you authentic Mexican foods prepared fresh daily as you would find in our native Mexico. We want our food to be good tasting and healthy for you. Please enjoy our food and hospitality!”

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I give this restaurant and service a full 5 stars. This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant in Topeka, and it is located off 520 NW Elm Row, only 4.8 miles from Washburn.

This family owned business is certainly a diamond in the rough, completely tucked away in the back of another building. Don’t be turned away by the location, as this restaurant is extremely welcoming. As soon as you enter the door, a faint breeze of warming corn tortillas instantly hits you, creating ‘a home away from home’ for a Latina like me. The walls are bright and the environment is friendly. The life from all the waiters, cooks and customers conversations help you feel a sense of privacy in your own conversations. We were greeted with warm and perfectly salted tortilla chips and salsa.

While we were waiting to order, our chips and drinks were kept fresh and refilled, and a customer behind us mumbled “I get full every time I come here.”

My plate was called Alambres Monterrey. Alambres translates to wild wires. In comparison to shocks and electricity, the name suits the plate. My order was consisted of five corn tortillas clothed with heavy strips of rib eye, steak, ham, bacon, grilled onions and sizzling bell peppers, topped with

Veggie Quesadilla $7.95 A cheese quesadilla filled with grilled onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and tomatoes Served with guacamole salad.

Fajita Vegetariana $9.99 Photo courtesy of ‘Linda Lopez from Tequila’s’

Tropical Fajitas: A meal filled with steak, chicken, shrimp and pineapple, with onions and bell peppers. Served with rice, beans cheese, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream and tortillas. This meal can be purchased for one at $13.50 or for two, at $23.95.

Monterey Jack cheese that melted from the heat of the meat, decorated with avocado slices and served with a large side of

Grilled onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes tomatoes, and broccoli. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo.

Green Enchilladas $8.25 Cheese and onions rolled in two corn tortillas baked and covered in creamy cheese sauce made with spinach, green onions, and mushrooms. Served with rice and a house salad.

Gender Brown Bag Lecture series to be held on campus Mingzhu Zhu

Washburn Review mingzhu.zhu@washburn.edu

The Gender Brown Bag presentations will run from Sept. 7 to Nov. 28 at Washburn University. All six presentations begin at noon. The series of presentations focus on research and discussions about gender. They are open to the public unless otherwise indicated.

Noon on Wednesday Sept. 19 in the Cottonwood Room in Memorial Union.

Izzy Wasserstein presents her poetry and fiction “Speculative Identities: Queerness and Marginalization.” She will discuss the ways in which her writing is shaped by her identity as a queer, transgender woman. Join the discussion and a brainstorming exercise at the presentation.

12:30 p.m. on Tuesday Oct. 2 in the Forum Room in BTAC.

Danielle Head will present “Where Good Looks Count: Guns, Gender, and Visual Culture.” She will discuss gun culture and gender binary through her observation of advertising and media sources. Come and examine relationships between symbolic representations of gender, gun culture and “gendered” representations of gun ownership, use and marketing.

Noon on Monday Oct. 15 in the Lincoln Room in Memorial Union.

Steve Cann will present “Gender Discrimination and the Law.” He will talk generally about the standard the Supreme Court uses to resolve disputes of gender discrimination. He will also discuss sexual harassment in the work place.

Noon on Friday Nov. 16 in the Forum Room in BTAC. Kerry Wynn, from the history department, and Courtney Sullivan, from the modern language department, will present “Women in World War II: Team Teaching and Publishing in Women’s and Gender History.” They will discuss their experiences of teaching about women and gender during World

War II and how they turned their joint teaching into an article on pedagogy.

Noon on Wednesday Nov. 28 in the Lincoln Room in Memorial Union.

Chris Jones’s presentation will be “Sexual Utopias.” Several students from the fall semester course “Jews, Christians, and Sex” (RG 300 / WG 399) will be presenting their projects at the Gender Brown Bag. In this course, students are reading utopian accounts of human sexuality from Greek, Roman, Christian and Jewish antiquities. As a term project, they develop their own sexual utopias that incorporate ideas from these sources.

The Gender Brown Bags presentations provide informal opportunities to share research and discussion topics pertaining to gender. All bods are welcome to attend and to share opinions.

‘Not Anymore’: not just required, but valuable information DeyJa Cardenas Washburn Review deyja.cardenas@washburn.edu

As students at Washburn, we are required to complete the online training that has been emailed to all of us: “Not Anymore.” Essentially, the online training is designed to inform us of the dangers that exist and are often overlooked in everyday relationships and circumstances. The training consists of real life survivors and stories from their traumatic experience. The content of their stories is real, which is why trauma survivors should be warned of trauma triggers throughout the videos. The training provides statistics about rape, sexual violence, harassment etc., throughout a certain timeline. Throughout the training, you will be asked a series of questions to help better your knowledge about the topic.

The information and experiences shared by each survivor is provided in hopes of being resourceful to everyone. These survivors share their stories so that the rest of the community will hopefully never have to experience them. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, rape, harassment or discrimination, we encourage you to please contact the Washburn Police Department. You can call anonymously to ask for

advice before pursuing to file a report. Research unveils that the reports of rape, sexual assault and harassment increased almost 200 percent between the years of 2001 and 2014, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.

Research shows that “11.2 percent of all students experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence or incapacitation.” Research suggests that most of these incidents occur mostly around August, September, October or November. The Not Anymore training is sent to every student during the beginning of their first year. You will continue to receive the email, and reminders to complete it until you have done so, throughout your entire career at Washburn.

Washburn has extensive discrimination policies that are taken seriously by the members of the Washburn Community. We advise you to report all acts of discrimination you assume potentially dangerous to the Washburn Police department.

We encourage you to complete the training to further educate yourself. All trauma survivors are advised to be warned as there are some trigger warnings throughout the videos.

Additional resources cut out and put on your wall Non-Confidential Campus Resources Office of Equal Opportunity. The Equal Opportunity Director/Title IX Coordinator investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and sexual violence. Complaints may be reported by telephone, by email, or online: (785) 670-1509 eodirector@washburn.edu Campus Police The service is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week and may be requested by calling: (785) 670-1153 or pushing one of the Help Phone emergency buttons found throughout the Washburn University campus. Morgan Hall, Room 156 CONFIDENTIAL Campus Resources University Counseling Services: Provides confidential counseling services to all currently enrolled Washburn students at no cost.

(785) 670-3100 Student Health Services (785) 670-1470 Campus Advocate Provides confidential victim advocacy and trauma-informed care for students and employees of Washburn University who are victims of crime.

(785) 670-3100 For Employees: Employee Assistance Program. (785) 670-1538

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Kevin Willmott set to speak on racism and film Sarah Miller Washburn Review sarah.miller6@washburn.edu

Kevin Willmott will give a lecture, titled “Ownership, Racism, and Film” from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 in the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center.

Willmott’s lecture will focus on the ownership of race and how that relates to his films.

Willmott co-wrote the critically-acclaimed “BlacKkKlansman” that first debuted on May 14 at The Cannes Film Festival, where it received a 10-minute standing ovation from the audience.

“You have this moment where you think about Junction City and you think about your whole ride and all the stuff that got you there.

I’m probably being way too corny about it, but it was the first moment I’ve ever had anything like that. And, what made it even more powerful was it was the world saying in a way, ‘We’re with you.’ The world is sick of this,” Willmott told “In Kansas City” magazine of the experience.

Willmott has been writing and directing films for nearly 20 years. All of his films have heavy themes of racism, social justice and how these issues affect our society today.

They often make commentary on these issues that have and continue to plague America.

Willmott openly stands up and fights for the issues that matter to him. He even goes so far as to wear a bulletproof vest while he teaches

his classes at the University of Kansas. He does this to protest the concealed carry law that allows anyone with a license to carry a concealed weapon on college campuses in

Willmott also wrote and directed “C.S.A: Confederate States of America,” which is a mockumentary that wonders what would have happened if the South had won the Civil

Photo courtesy of Kevin Wilmott

Lights, camera, action: Kevin Willmott is a film director and screenwriter who is also a film professor at the University of Kansas. Willmott’s most notable works include the critically acclaimed feature film ‘C.S.A: Confederate States Of America’, Santa Fe Film Festival’s “Best Picture” ‘The Only Good Indian’, and most recently ‘BlacKkKlansman’.

Kansas.

“You can’t always respond in the way you want, but you respond in some way. You don’t ignore it. You don’t accept it,” Willmott said when asked by “In Kansas City” magazine about his stance and action on this issue.

War. This film was shown on campus Monday, Sept. 10. He also wrote “Destination Planet Negro,” which explores the differences and similarities of racism in the 1930s versus the 2000s, which was shown Tuesday, Sept. 11. Willmott wrote and directed the

he wants Danny’s power as the Iron Fist. He is convinced it is rightfully his. I didn’t like Davos last season. His character was boring, ultra-serious and unlikable. While he gets some better writing this season, he really didn’t improve much in terms of being compelling or likable.

One of the biggest problems with the Netflix Marvel shows has definitely been the drawn out 13 episode count. Many of the weaker series within the Netflix Marvel lineup definitely suffered from this. The first season of “Iron Fist” was bad from the get-go, but “The Punisher” and “Luke Cage” season 1 had solid starts that either slowed down way too much or just fell apart. I was glad to see that Marvel was able to recognize a recurring problem and fix it. The show definitely has a more consistent pace to it overall, and I was pleasantly surprised.

My biggest issue with the show is the inclusion of a gang of 18-to-20-year-old punks that go around robbing people and eventually get put into the main story. They were, at their worst, very cringeworthy to watch.

They definitely pulled me out of the experience whenever they showed up. They were a mix of some lame CW show and the “Little Rascals.” In addition, the plot had some great moments, but there were times when it wasn’t so great. However, it was more balanced than I give it credit for, and it was better paced than other MCU shows.

Also, there are definitely tropes that Marvel Netflix shows love to use, and some show up here. One trope they like to employ is the hero that pushes too hard, gets hurt and has to have some nurse, either Rosario Dawson or a stand-in character, make them lay down for a while. Dawson isn’t in this one, but this still happens unfortunately. I’m convinced that the sole reason they do this is to provide drama and to pad the story. This has been going on since the first season of “Daredevil,” and the writers really have no sign of ending their use of this lame trope that they use way too much.

One thing I should specifically praise this

season is the amount of fight scenes and the quality of said fight scenes. I hated the first season’s fight scenes, but this season really brings it. All of the fights are super fun, kung-fu style fights and the stunts are really incredible. I don’t know to what capacity the

documentaries, “Fast Break: The Legendary John McLendon” and “William Allen White: What’s the Matter with Kansas,” which will both be shown Wednesday, Sept. 12. at 7 p.m. in Henderson 112.

“We wanted to bring him [Willmott] to campus to speak because throughout his career, through many mediums such as on stage and on screen, he’s been fighting for a fuller understanding of what race means for everyone and fighting for social justice,” said Tom Prasch, a history professor here at Washburn who is involved in organizing this event.

Willmott grew up and attended high school in Junction City, Kansas, and received his Bachelor of Arts in Drama from Marymount College in Salina, Kansas. After graduation, he returned home and worked as a peace and civil rights activist, fighting for the rights of the poor. He is currently a professor of film and media studies at the University of Kansas.

“I think he has found interesting and creative ways to think about the problems that race presents to the contemporary United States, and in provoking that, to begin to look for solutions,” Prasch said.

The lecture is free for all Washburn students, faculty and teachers. If anyone has questions about the event, they can contact Melisa Posey from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at melisa.posey@washburn. edu.

‘Iron Fist’ makes an unbelievable comeback with second season Nicholas Solomon

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Netflix’s first season of “Iron Fist” is one of the worst received properties in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, second only to “Inhumans,” a series that was cancelled after its first season. The negative reviews were mainly due to the showrunner of both series, Scott Buck, known for other critically panned series like the last three seasons of Showtime’s “Dexter.” Now that he has been replaced by a newcomer (kudos to Marvel TV for catching on to fan backlash and critical reception), by the name of M. Raven Metzner, I was very excited. The characters and the actors finally get a quality season of TV they actually deserve to work on after the awful first season, which was marred with awful writing across the board.

While it still has flaws, as is common with other Netflix Marvel shows, I really enjoyed the second season of “Iron Fist.” Finn Jones was given awful material to act on in the first season as Danny Rand/Iron Fist, and he always came off as whiny and childish. This time, I enjoyed his screentime. Jessica Henwick returns as Colleen Wing, and Jessica Stroup and Tom Pelphrey return as Joy and Ward Meachum. They are all given a considerable amount of screentime as well.

My favorite part of the first season was definitely Pelphrey’s performance. While he doesn’t have as much screentime as he did in the first season, Pelphrey continued to knock it out of the park as Ward Meachum, providing a very compelling character that deserves to be recognized. Alice Eve joins the cast as a character named Mary, and Eve definitely gives a great, memorable performance as a very interesting character that the Marvel Cinematic Universe hasn’t seen before.

The basic plot of this season is that two triad factions in Chinatown, the Golden Tigers and the Hatchets, are engaged in a war against each other. Danny and Colleen are compelled to stop them, but Danny’s old friend Davos (Sacha Dhawan) is opposing them because

the effort to put into quality action and fight choreography.

I’m happy to see “Iron Fist” get a season that it and its cast deserves. It definitely has some of the same problems that mar other Netflix Marvel shows, but it was nice to see a

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Danny Rand (Finn Jones) in green accented clothes is the closest you’ll get to a full costume in Marvel’s Iron Fist Season 2

actual actors of the show did their own stunts, but the show did a very good job of convincing me that the actors who participated in the fight scenes definitely prepared for them.

This was a sharp departure from the impressions I received from the first season’s fights.

I enjoyed every single one. There wasn’t any annoying shaky cameras or quick cuts. These were all very fun to see, particularly when Danny actually uses his fist power. While I say there are many fights, many of them aren’t even with Danny. Colleen might have more screentime than Danny does, but she most definitely has more fights. I appreciate

fun superhero show for these actors to work on, instead of being given the awful material they started out with. This is especially true for Finn Jones, as he got a lot of hate on the internet for the first season, a lot of which he doesn’t personally deserve.

The fights are fun, the story is fun as well, despite some dumb moments, and this season has to be one of the more consistently paced shows that the Netflix/Marvel teamup has put out. While it isn’t as amazing as the first season of “Jessica Jones,” I enjoyed it for what it was and am very excited for the next season.

What is the strangest thing you have seen on campus?

By Yash Chitrakar

Ventura Hernandez Junior Psychology and Philosophy

Davante King Freshman Kinesiology

Kaede Linuma Sophomore Marketing

Yuto Hirayama Junior Business

“The weirdest thing I have seen and see a lot is people coming up to me and handing me pamphlets about the Bible. I always have a dilemma between going to class and being polite and listening to them.”

“I was walking toward the Union one night and I saw a dude with a braided beard. I did a double-take.”

“I am always amazed by people who sing confidently in public. They don’t care about what people think. It is weird compared to the quiet Japanese culture.”

“What I find strange is people sharing a same room, especially small dorm rooms here because in Japan that is very uncommon. We don’t like to share a room with strangers.”

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New musical, ‘[title of show],’ takes off at WU Musicals, strong language and references in all genres can best describe “[title of show].” “[title of show]” will open at 7:30 p.m. Sept.

6 - 8 and at 2 p.m. Sept. 9 at Washburn University. The musical is a one-act show with music and lyrics produced by Jeff Bowen. It is based off of a book by Hunter Bell. The musical showcases the struggles of the author and composer, along with their two actress friends within a three-week period. Jesse Bigelow, Alexander Laughlin, Tracy Bell and Emma Staats will be portraying each of the four characters. Isabella Martinez-Haskins is an understudy for Emma Staats.

The production was chosen by the Musical Theatre Festival and premiered in September of 2004 in New York. The writers, who were

stars in the musical, won Obie Awards and the author, Bell, was nominated for a Tony Award. The making of “[title of show]” was due to Bell receiving an announcement for the New York Musical Theatre Festival that the deadline for the show was three weeks away, hence the three-week time period in the musical.

At the beginning of the musical, there is a song titled “Untitled Opening Number.” This song is the conversation between Jeff and Hunter, and the possibility of entering the New York Musical Theatre Festival. In order for the men to enter into the festival, they recruit their two actress friends, Susan and Heidi. When Hunter and Jeff begin writing ideas for their musical, Susan and Heidi are shown to be voices in their head, filling them with suggestions.

Jeff and Hunter believe that if their musical becomes a hit, they can replace the four chairs with four diamond covered chairs, but with

this optimism comes doubts. Heidi begins to wonder what she has signed up for, and Susan wonders where she will fit in. Hunter worries about sketches and the songs. With this doubt, Susan and Heidi become suspicious of each other. Along with the trouble between Susan and Heidi, Hunter and Jeff become discouraged. With all of this negativity, Susan goes on to sing a song titled “Die, Vampires, Die,” implying that the “vampires” are the thoughts in everyone’s heads. After this song, Jeff and Hunter are ready to finish the show and begin tackling the festival paperwork.

While all four of the characters are filling out paperwork, no one can come up with a name for the musical, and they leave the name “[title of show].” Hunter begins to worry that the festival will not pick the show, but Jeff reassures him by telling him there will only be an act two.

After the performance, their musical is chosen. With their show chosen, Heidi and

Susan put their differences aside and bond over their roles.

With the thought of their show going to Broadway, the four begin to argue about making changes to the original script, or if it should be left alone. Hunter believes they should recast Heidi’s role to get a better reaction. During a photoshoot, everything is brought out into the open. Everyone is mad at each other. At this point, a keyboardist, who had no lines until this part, begins to feel left out during the photoshoot. Apologies start rolling in after everyone had a chance to cool off. The four become one again. With this, agree to leave the original script alone and send it on its way.

Upcoming auditions for the next shows put on by Washburn University will be held Monday, Sept. 10. The next shows range from musicals to improvisation.

‘And Nothing Hurt’ by Spiritualized

‘Bloom’ by Troye Sivan

‘Egypt Station’ by Paul McCartney

‘Kamikaze’ by Eminem

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New albums on Spotify to add to your playlist

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Spiritualized, the indie-rock band gave an eight-track album to its fans for the first time in over six years. This could also very well be its last, as frontman, Jason Pierce, has no plans to continue his musical career. He is quoted by Financial Times saying, “Rock’n’roll is a young person’s game.”

Australian pop singer-songwriter released his second full-length album since ‘Blue Neighbourhood’ on Dec. 4, 2015.

Sivan will begin his ‘Bloom’ tour next friday, in Irving, Texas. In an interview with Billboard, Sivan said, “The ethos for the album was a lot of classic kind of 80s references in my head.”

Sir James Paul McCartney, former lead singer of The Beatles, released his 17th full-length solo album. McCartney began his succesful solo career in 1981. “‘Egypt Station’ starts off at the station on the first song and then each song is like a different location,” McCartney said in a statement to Billboard.

Detroit rap artist, Eminem, released a 13-track surprise album to his fans. He posted a link to the new album on his twitter feed, and it exploded overnight.

During a low point in sales, this surprise release may have been exactly what Eminem needed to put himself back on the radar in a new era of rap.

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‘The Nun’ leaves target audience ‘nun’ too pleased Sarah Miller Washburn Review sarah.miller6@washburn.edu

The release of “The Nun” on Thursday, Sept. 6 had horror fans praying it would live up to the hype that has been set up by the other movies in the cinematic universe, such as “The Conjuring.”

“The Conjuring” and other movies within the same film universe loosely follow the lives of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they have paranormal encounters. The character of The Nun is not completely new. It rears its ugly face through brief, yet memorable, cameos in the “Conjuring” films, and the concept of learning the story of a minor, yet popular character from the original “Conjuring” films is intriguing to many fans of the franchise.

Although it is the fifth movie released in the series, it is actually first chronologically and serves as an origin story for the franchise.

It is then followed by the two other spinoff movies “Annabelle: Creation” and “Annabelle” and then the original “The Conjuring” and “The Conjuring 2.” Fans have now seen a movie universe that spans almost 30 years within these five films. Immediately, “The Nun” has a lot of expectations to live up to as a prequel to these four successful horror films. For me, and many other critics, the film fell short of reaching the bar of success films.

The movie opens in a decrepit abbey located in a remote area of Romania in 1952.

After the sinful suicide of a young nun from the abbey in the opening scene, the vatican sends Father Burke (Demian Bichir), who specializes in the supernatural, and Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga), a young novitiate, to investigate the incident. These two uptight, quiet characters are accompanied by a town local, known as “Frenchie” (Jonas Bloquet), who provides some much needed comic relief throughout the serious movie. As they enter the property, it becomes abundantly clear that something is amiss with the abbey.

The movie is a bit slow to start. Sitting in the theater, you begin to wonder when it is going to start getting scary. The titular nun is scary enough in its own right. With sharp features, pale white skin and long bloody fangs, one look at it starts to unnerve you.

With virtually no technology in 1950s-era Romania, the film almost seems as if it is set in a much earlier time. The film employs many unsettling nods to history, such as the graveyard with bells attached to the headstones to ring if a person had been buried alive during the plague. The continued use of oil lanterns and candles to light the way through the dark corridors of the unholy abbey also helps add to the creepy atmosphere.

The cinematography of the movie is breathtaking, the wide shots of the Romanian countryside and exploration of the medieval-looking abbey set the creepy feeling of isolation in the scenes leading into the action. The film mostly relies on the creepy atmosphere of

the location to keep audiences on their toes throughout scenes with very little action.

The movie succeeds in creating a horrific setting. However, the movie can’t simply rely on the terrifying character to carry the whole plot. The appearances of the actual nun are limited to quick glimpses of her until the very end of the movie. The last 30 minutes of the film contain about 75 percent of the action that occurs in the movie. This, combined with the lack of plot or character development throughout the rest of the movie, leaves the audience a bit bored. This movie is chockphoto courtesy of Warner Bros. full of sudden jump scares, so much so that they start to become Turn Around: Father Burke played by Demian Bichir, in a scene from “The Nun.” Burke plays the hero of the film who refuses to be expected. The scare tactics are scared. quite basic and generic, and add the negative side. nothing to the lackluster plot of “The Nun” faced a lot of pressure to live the movie.

The film’s connection to “The Conjuring” up to “The Conjuring” movies, especially afstoryline helped bolster this movie to having ter the original “Annabelle” movie was such one of the best opening weekends for a horror a flop. Although many critics agree that the film. Despite critics’ opinions, the film proved movie was only so-so in the area of actual to be a hit with audiences over its opening horror, it was met with great success at the weekend. The film earned $53.5 million in box office. This film is a decent watch for a the US, making it the ninth biggest film debut modern horror fan, but, due to the expectathis year. Although many people are showing tions that were set by the other movies within up to theater to see this movie, the reactions the “Conjureverse,” this film seems mediocre afterwards have been very mixed, verging on in comparison.

Continued: Marvel’s ‘Spider-Man’ wows with a nearly flawless action game

probably come in the form of downloadable content down the line. The sheer detail in all the suits I’ve used is incredible.

The combat and Spider-Man maneuThey fit in will and Spider-Man never verability allow these missions to work looks goofy wearing them in a cutscene. very well. Web-slinging was awkward The biggest criticism I have seen for for me at first, but, when it clicks (and the game is the open-world side activiit quickly will), it is fun to swing around ties, which for some (including myself) New York City. The game includes fast is not an issue. There is an “Assassin’s travel points, but I rarely ever used them, Creed” style map system where players as it’s so enjoyable to swing from place get to a specific high point in an area to to place. Along the way, there are even unlock the map. I had no problem with opportunities to do some awesome urban this, since the web-slinging was so fun. parkour-ish tricks.

There are also collectibles, side missions, This movement system is truly one of side challenges, “Far Cry” outpost-esque the most fun and fast-paced out there, enemy lairs and a few other distractions. and it has definitely surpassed past SpiInsomniac gives players incentives to der-Man and Batman games in that complete these in the form of tokens that regard. However, the story missions can be used on upgrades and costumes. showed flaws in one area. Playing as The only time the open-world side Mary Jane Watson would sometimes distractions actually annoyed me was lead to being caught and failing a miswhen random crimes would show up. I sion. This is just a small thing, though, was very focused on doing one particuand, for the most part, I did enjoy those lar thing one moment, and an alert would segments as well. photo courtesy of comicbookmovie.com pop up on the minimap. Most of them The combat, in my opinion, has also one-upped the “Arkham” combat that it Spider-Senses are Tingling: Spider-Man taking down a villain and looking good while wearing one of the game’s many would be the same scenarios, and the completionist in me felt compelled to do takes inspiration from. It is more fast- alternate outfits. them even if I didn’t want to. paced and generally more satisfying.

Even with these additions, the combat is to wear. There’s no loading screen, so players Despite its few flaws, Insomniac’s take Players will be dodging a lot of bullets, and still challenging (sometimes frustrating), so can just go to the menu, switch their costume landing punches and shooting webs at crim- players will always have to be on their toes to and continue slinging. I haven’t unlocked all on Spider-Man is an amazing game. Its core inals is even more fun with the intricate de- dodge enemy attacks. As mentioned before, of them yet, but my personal favorite is the fluid movement just makes everything more tail that’s given. Insomniac really went out of there are some normal goons, but Mr. Nega- Scarlet Spider: a solid red Spider-Man clad fun and it’s most definitely up to par with the their way to create a memorable experience. tive’s goons are something special and shake with a blue hoodie. It’s a staple suit from 90’s other Sony PS4 exclusives that have received critical acclaim. I am not as big of a SpiTo make things even more fun, Spider-Man things up whenever players encounter them. Spider-Man comics. has access to gadgets, such as explosive webs The combat and maneuverability improve However, there are some noticeable ab- der-Man fan as I was when I was a kid watchand electric webs, and some of them actual- overtime. Spider-Man has levelling and a skill sences within the outfits (as nitpicky as this ing the Tobey Maguire films, but I think this ly pack a punch. In the “Batman: Arkham” tree system with many perks that make him is) that has led to a lot of backlash from fans. is a game that Marvel fans and gamers alike games, the gadgets were never particularly stronger and increase web-slinging speed. Particularly, the absence of the classic black will enjoy. Insomniac should be proud of effective in combat, but these really mix Levelling also provides rewards such as al- Symbiote suit and the Sam Raimi suit has how great this game is. things up and add a lot of fun to the game. most 30 different costumes for Spider-Man upset players. The suits are missing but will CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

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

Washburn Review placed this in the Sept. 5, 1986 paper. The middle ages came to life on campus.

The Washburn Review put out an article on Sept. 16, 1953 about Morgan Hall (Margaret Mulvane Morgan Memorial) construction coming to an end.

The Washburn Review printed an article about the supposed use of steroids by university athletes on Sept. 8, 1989.

In the Washburn Review of Sept. 12, 1961, the President of the university was Harold Spoonberg.

The Washburn Review ran an indepth article about Miss Phyllis George and Miss America on Sept.

8, 1971.

This ad was featured in the Washburn Review on Sept. 11, 1992 for ‘The Second City’ comedy act.

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Growing up just two hours south of Topeka in Wichita, Kansas, sophomore midfielder Tera Lynch has been no stranger to the spotlight since beginning her athletic career at the age of 5.

Lynch found herself competing in various sports growing up including softball, gymnastics and even football. Wanting to be just like her older brother, Blake, who was also a successful high school soccer player, she chose to focus on soccer as a way to pave a dominant future in athletics.

Using her brother as inspiration, Lynch was the kicker on the football team during her freshman and sophomore years of high school. She saw the experience as a way to bond with her sibling while also advancing her athletic abilities.

Lynch said she chose to attend Washburn because it gives her a sense of belonging in the soccer program while keeping her close to her family. With her brother as the kicker for the Kansas State University football team, Washburn’s close proximity to Manhattan, as well as Wichita, was a major benefit for the whole family.

Her major, occupational therapy with a focus in special education patients, was another crucial attribute that Lynch looked for when

choosing where sweetheart, Tera’s mother. Lynch says she to attend college. uses this work ethic as a motivation to In the future, work hard in order to pave her own road Lynch plans on to success. using her degree In her free time away from the soccer to open a client field, Lynch finds herself doing way too base of special much online shopping, taking too many needs children, naps and watching her brother play K-State so Washburn offootball. She also finds that going to the fering an OTA gym and doing yoga is a good escape from program is a being a student athlete. She wishes that gomajor factor ing to the lake all year round was possible. for Lynch’s life Needing to ‘be an adult’ after moving Photo courtesy of wusports.com goals. out for college, Lynch has one warning she All around athlete: Tera Lynch, “I really liked smiles for her “mugshot.” Lynch wishes someone would have given her; life the location be- plays the Mid-Fielder for the is expensive. cause I’m able to Ichabods.

“You never realize how easy you have it watch my brothliving under your parents’ roof until the first er’s games on Saturdays, and my family can time you have to go to the grocery store on also watch my games when we play on Fri- your own and realize how oblivious you’ve days and Sundays...They [Washburn] also of- been to life’s expenses,” Lynch said. fer my major and I loved the girls on the team Although a strong performing athlete on as well as the coaches when I came on my the field, Lynch wants her fellow students to visit here,” Lynch said. know that she’s always welcome to making Lynch makes sure to take frequent trips back new friends and being another friendly face to Wichita to see her parents, Kim and Jason, on campus. her three dogs, and her two goats named Tim“I give great advice, my friends always my and Billy. Before leaving Wichita to start come to me with problems and I do my best her collegiate career, Lynch said she could to help them through their struggles. I wanted have never pictured herself wanting to build to be a counselor originally, but decided that her adult life back home close to her parents. my love for special needs kids was stronger Her dad started his own roofing company than my love for problem solving,” Lynch at the age of 19 and married his high school said. “I want people to know that when it

comes to needing a friend, I love helping people. Don’t be afraid, you can be super comfortable around me.”

Working hard in school and soccer, Lynch hopes her successes will let her live the dream life she wants for herself. She wants to adopt children with special needs and create a large family full of unconditional love and support.

Lynch appeared in all 20 games for the Bods last season, starting as a freshman in 18 of them. She finished the 2017 season with a team high of 34 shots and 16 goals. She hopes to improve these already impressive numbers during her sophomore season as an Ichabod.

minutes into the game, the Lady Bison led 1-0.

The game looked to be going to the half with the same 1-0 score until the forty-third minute, when the Ichabods earned a corner kick. Forward Kelsi Smith took the kick.

With an assist by midfielder Ryanne Serrone-Brown, forward Olivia Grasso was able to tap it home for the goal that tied the match with two and half minutes before the half.

The second half was dominated by the Lady Bison. They got goals from two of their players in the fifty-seventh and sixty-second minutes, respectively, to open up a 3-1 advantage.

In the game, Washburn took nine shots with seven of them being shots on goal, but only Grasso’s was able to find the back of the net. Ichabod goalkeeper Riley Trent totaled two saves, both coming in the first half. Each team took four corner kicks, three in the first half and just one in the second half for both sides.

The Ichabod’s will travel for two away games this weekend before returning home to compete in a two-game homestand against Fort Hays State on Friday, Sept. 21 and Nebraska-kearney on Sunday, Sept. 23.

Favorite drink: Protein shakes Dream car: Range Rover Favorite dessert: Halo Top Best trait: Outgoing Pet Peeve: Hearing people eat Major: Occupational Therapy Favorite TV show: The Bachelor

Ichabod soccer struggles through as they fall to OBU 4-1 Brandon Brownlee

Washburn Review brandon.brownlee@washburn.edu

After a 2-1 start to their season, the Ichabod soccer team finally returned to Yager Stadium for their home opener against Oklahoma Baptist University. Washburn saw OBU strike first before tying the game just before the half. The Ichabods then struggled to capitalize on some second half opportunities that eventually led to the 4-1 defeat.

The Lady Bison took control early as a long kick into the 6-yard box was knocked home for a goal by OBU. Just eight and half

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Concentrate: Jenna Shortridge goes for the long kick, completely focused on the ball.

Washburn had a couple opportunities to answer, but midfielder Kristen Burns’ shot in the seventy-first minute was saved by the Lady Bison goalkeeper. Another opportunity presented itself in the seventy-seventh minute when midfielder Tera Lynch took a corner kick. The Lady Ichabod’s had a chance to tap it in, but it was cleared by the OBU defense.

Not even three minutes later, Oklahoma Baptist had mounted another attack, and OBU scored yet another goal to effectively put the game out of reach.

In the eleventh minute, Washburn made two more shots off, but they were either knocked down or saved by the OBU goalkeeper.

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Turn it up: Jesyca Lopez keeps her eyes upfield while edging out her opponent.

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Let it rip: Midfielder Tera Lynch passes the ball up the field in the first half of Saturday’s game against Oklahoma Baptist.

Meet the Ichabod featured coach of the week: Lance Lysaught Seth Burdick Washburn Review seth.burdick@washburn.edu

Men’s and women’s tennis were the last teams to get their seasons underway, hosting the Cowley County Tigers at the Washburn Tennis Complex on Tues, Sept. 11.

In his fifth year as the head coach for the tennis teams, Lance Lysaught looks to make this the best season for the Ichabods in Washburn history.

Lysaught was born in Durant, Oklahoma, and about five years ago his family moved north to Topeka. He went to college here at Washburn and played for the tennis team.

Lysaught was an NAIA national qualifier in singles and doubles competition. He graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and a minor in English. He then went to Bethel Baptist Theological Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, to pursue a Master of divinity degree. He graduated in 2003 at the top of his class before leaving to do mission work in Australia.

Lysaught has six children with his wife, Alisa. His oldest daughter, Madison, is currently one of the players on the Washburn women’s tennis team. His second oldest, Mallory, is a student here at Washburn. The rest are

Madeline, Miriam, John and Melanie. The children were home-schooled before attending Shawnee Heights.

Before his college coaching career began, Lysaught worked at the Topeka Country Club as the head tennis professional. His main duties were to schedule practices and mentor assistant tennis professionals.

He began his collegiate coaching career at Ottawa University where he helped start their men and women’s tennis programs. He coached multiple players that earned KCAC honors while working with the Braves. The major awards earned were KCAC Newcomer of the Year and KCAC Freshman of the Year.

In his two years there, the women went 1117, while the men went 9-21.

“I got to start the Ottawa program from scratch… The Washburn job came open, which I kind of had my eyes on, so I applied for it, and things have worked out well,” Lysaught said.

Now Lysaught is in his fifth year as the tennis coach for the men and women’s teams.

Over the last four years, the women have gone 25-36, and the men have a record of 3422. He coached the first ever women’s NCAA Division II National Champion from Washburn. On the men’s side, he has coached several players that have been ranked nationally.

Lysaught has had 13 players named to the All-MIAA Academic Honor Roll as well as having nine players earning AllMIAA honors.

Last year, he was the MIAA Women’s Tennis Coach of the Year.

Lance usually Photo courtesy of wusports likes to water ski and to continue Lance Lysaught poses for his picture. Lysaught is in his improving his tenfifth year of headcoaching at nis game, but, after Washburn six knee surgeries, he has had to dial it back a bit. Today, he tries to work out in the yard, building walls and doing landscaping. His main focus in landscaping is planting trees and putting out bird feeders. He also keeps up with professional and college tennis, along with all the other major sports.

A big part of Lysaught’s job involves recruiting new players. As a tennis coach, he looks for certain qualities in his athletes and is often recruiting them from other nations.

“One of the big things that I look for is pas-

sion in athletes,” Lysaught said. “You also have to look at the coachability…Another big thing that I look for is team players…

Sometimes I am doing internationals, which includes doing it all over the phone or on Skype, so it’s a little bit of a different world, but at the end of the day I go with my heart.”

Every coach has a reason why they pursued their coaching career. For Lysaught, it’s because being around students reminds him of his own experience playing tennis in college.

“I enjoy being around young athletes, being around people that are excited to learn, people that are growing not only on the court, but watching them turn into adults,” Lysaught said.

Lysaught is thankful for the facilities that Washburn has. He is, likewise, thankful for having the alumni and the donors that have given the program great support while he has been here. Lysaught believes that both the men and women’s teams will have a great season this year. The men will be trying to one-up their Elite Eight finish in last year’s national tournament.

Both the men’s and the women’s teams will travel to Wichita Falls, Texas, on Friday to the Midwestern State Invitational. Their next home match will be on Friday, Oct. 12 against the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes.

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Curtis Whitten follows the block of junior lineman Jake Riederer as he tries to get to the edge against the Bearcat defense. Whitten, a former Washburn baseball player, is entering his redshirt sophomore season while Riederer begins his junior campaign.

Football suffers first loss at home against Bearcats Seth Burdick Washburn Review seth.burdick@washburn.edu

Last Thursday, Yager Stadium was alive once again for this season’s home opener.

Earlier in the day, there was plenty of rain to keep tailgaters from coming, but the rain soon cleared off in time for fans to enjoy the pregame festivities. Multiple school organizations and alumni held their traditional tailgates. The stands were filled with fans rooting for the Ichabods.

The football team took on the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats. The Ichabods started off strong, going into halftime with a 1414 tie. After halftime, the Ichabods scored a field goal, but the rest of the game did not yield much for them. The Bearcats scored 24 unanswered points to defeat the Ichabods 3817.

The Bearcats received the ball to start the game off and returned it all the way down to the Washburn 21-yard line. Then, Corey Ballentine forced a Bearcat fumble and Malick Fall recovered the ball. The Ichabods couldn’t get much rolling on their ensuing drive.

The Bearcats then took the ball down to the 15 yard-line. On fourth down, the Bearcats decided to run the ball. Isaiah Strayhorn con-

verted the 15 yards for a touchdown. After a successful extra point attempt, the Bearcats were up 7-0.

Washburn’s offense hit the ground running.

The Ichabods drove the ball 50 yards before quarterback Blake Peterson found wide receiver James Letcher, Jr. in the end zone for a 24-yard touchdown pass. The Ichabods tied the game 7-7 following an extra point by Perry Schmiedeler.

On the next defensive drive, the Ichabods forced the Bearcats to punt. The Bearcat punter, Matt Thorman, wound up shanking the punt, giving the Ichabods great field position at the Bearcat 44-yard line. Washburn and Northwest traded punts on the next two drives.

With 13:04 left in the first half, the Ichabods got their offense rolling again. On the opening set of downs, the Ichabods faced a short third down. Peterson dropped back and fired the ball 35 yards to a diving Letcher, Jr. The pass made its way onto SportsCenter’s Top-10 plays.

After a couple of plays, Peterson hit James Brania-Hopp for a 39-yard touchdown pass.

Schmiedeler’s extra point attempt was successful, and the Ichabods gained a 14-7 lead.

After the ensuing kickoff, the Bearcats took

the ball over from the Northwest 38-yard line. They promptly had a 9-play 62-yard drive that resulted in a Bearcat touchdown.

The final seven minutes of the half saw both the Ichabods and the Bearcats trade possessions without either of them scoring again.

At the beginning of the third quarter, Peterson found James Brania-Hopp for a huge 43yard gain. Washburn had to settle for a field goal after three straight plays with little-to-no gain.

The Bearcats then drove the ball 77 yards in 11 plays to regain a lead of 21-17. From then on, the Ichabods failed to gain any momentum.

The next Ichabod drive stalled out in two rushes that accumulated a total of three yards and an incomplete pass. The Bearcats would take the call over at their own 26 yard-line.

They drove down and tacked on to their lead with a field goal. At the end of the third quarter, Northwest Missouri State led 24-17.

The Bearcats scored a touchdown on their first drive of the fourth quarter, making the score 31-17.

Washburn then took over and put together their best drive of the quarter. They took the ball all the way down to the Northwest 10-yard line. Failing to gain a first down

on third-and- 2, the Ichabods went for it on fourth down. The drive was ultimately unsuccessful after Hunter Browning was stopped in the backfield for a four-yard loss.

The Bearcats scored again on the next drive, making the score 38-17. The Ichabods let the time run out on their last possession of the game, losing to the Bearcats 38-17.

This loss was the first of the season for the Ichabods and set their record at 1-1.

“It’s one game, we’ll get past it. We’ll be back next week,” Letcher said.

Passing was the only thing that went well for the Ichabods, as Peterson went 17 of 33 for 275 yards and 2 touchdowns. Peterson’s favorite receivers were Letcher, Jr. and Brania-Hopp. Brania-Hopp had three receptions for a total of 94 yards and a touchdown.

Letcher had five receptions for a total of 85 yards and a touchdown.

Washburn couldn’t get their run game going and didn’t find much success in slowing down the Bearcat’s offense.

The Ichabods will take on the Fort Hays State Tigers at 7 p.m. this Saturday. The Ichabods will be looking to avenge last year’s 37-20 loss at the hand of the Tigers.

Photo by Brandon Brownlee

President Farley talks with a Washburn fan at his tailgate prior to the Northwest Missouri State game. Rainy conditions delayed the start of the tailgate, but before long fans had gathered on the north lawn to enjoy some food and friends before gametime.

Photo by Lou Collobert

Curtis Whitten; dancing past the bearcats defense.

Photo by Lou Collobert

Fake.... they fooled you, Blake Peterson and Zach Willis

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