Mac Miller, famous rapper, dies at the age of 26 due to a drug overdose.
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Volleyball team beats No. 1 team in the nation
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Emma Palasak, going down the line during anouncements. [Left to right] Erica Montgomery, Olivia Powell, Sydney Fitzgibbons, Allison Sadler, Lexie Longbine, Kelsey Gordon, Halle Meister, Madison Johnson, Makayla Maxwell, Alaina Dunlavy and Faith Rottinghaus get excited before the game begins.
Matt Self
Washburn Review matt.self@washburn.edu
The Washburn volleyball team had an incredible weekend, as they bumped their record to 14-0 after beating both Fort Hays State University (25-12, 25-21, 25-15) and the number one ranked team in the country, University of Nebraska-Kearney (25-22, 17-
25, 25-19, 25-23). The Bods kicked the weekend off by playing against the Fort Hays Tigers on Friday night to get their 11th sweep and 13th win of the season. The Bods showed up in force as they started the first set with an excellent 6-0 run that gave them a strong, early lead. A late 5-0 run placed the score at 14-5 that was, in turn, boosted by no more than five errors
from FHSU. It ended at a score of 25-12 for Washburn, an impressive start for the volleyball team. A late start to the second set saw Washburn fall behind by two points, but before kills from middle hitter Allison Maxwell and opposite hitter Genna Berg pushed them to the front. The Bods continued to expand the score gap between themselves and the Tigers
to a 19-10 advantage before a late push by the Tigers helped them quickly catch up with the Bods. A 4-2 spurt placed the score at 2421 before middle hitter Kelsey Gordon ended the set with one last kill. The third and final set began with another early lead by the Tigers with a 5-2 run that was answered by four consecutive kills that tied the stanza at 6-6. STORY CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
Cadet Program Loud Light encourages college students to vote provides hands on experience Mingzhu Zhu
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Mingzhu Zhu
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The Washburn University Police Department Cadet Program is an opportunity for Washburn students to have experience in law photo courtesy of Washburn University enforcement while attending college. The Cadet Program is an extracurricular law enforcement-based student group, and a student organization that has existed for two years. The cadets coordinate with the Washburn University Police Department to prevent crime and provide service through education, enforcement and community service on the Washburn University campus. “On every Wednesday night, we have trainings for different aspects of law enforcement and different careers within the field,” said Katie Hensler, a cadet sergeant in the Cadet Program. “The trainings depend on which students are involved in the program and different speakers are invited from areas the students like.” The cadets will be trained to assist law enforcement officers. The trainings include handcuffing, car stop procedures, radio procedures and defense tactics. The program provides cadets with the opportunity to apply for rank promotion. The cadets also participate in any training that is sponsored by the Washburn University Police Department. There are 11 cadets in the Washburn University Police Department. They partner with the officers and assist them with law enforcement activities during their shifts. The cadets are certified in the use of an expandable baton and pepper (OC) spray. Once certified, the cadets will carry this equipment while on duty.
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Loud Light, a non-profit organization, focuses on increasing youth civic participation in Kansas. It encourages college students to register to vote, which contributes to changes in the democracy of Kansas. The representation of people and creation of a government that works for everyone starts with every individual. The number of people registered to vote in Kansas is relatively low. Kansas millennials, ranging from 18 to 34 years old, are highly underrepresented in the voting population. Youth voter registration rates are much lower than older age groups’ rate. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, only 14 per-
cent of young people are voting. The low youth turnout is a great cause for concern. “We limited ourselves and we think it’s a lot to do to register,” Jessi De La Rosa, a member of Loud Light said. “We feel like it’s not our responsibility to do so now, as the older generation has the control over [the vote], and that’s the power.” Citizens have the right and responsibility to vote. It’s important that young citizens utilize their vote because many of them pay college tuition, which can be a major factor of election platforms. Many things, including health care and funding for photo by Mingzhu Zhu public schools, are affected directly by the outcome of the election. When Jessi De La Rosa, a member of Loud Light, helps students register to vote and learn more about utilizing their power as a voter. students register to vote, they take on a role in how these elections play out. STORY CONTINUED ON PAGE 5
Bigger Than Hip Hop workshop expands on the art ative writing. He explains that when he first started writing and was ready to share his art to a second eye, he went to his closest friends, who he could trust. Special thanks to our local artists, Marty, “As far as confidence goes, you have to S.J. and Sauce, who came out to teach and believe that you are that person, and you host the Bigger Than Hip Hop workshop. have to confide in someone who is not a Another thanks to the Washburn University yes man, who will give you real advice,” department of Diversity and Inclusion for Hazim said. making this moment happen. The fact that Kansas City native, Sauce is inspired by people who are educated in the making, the act and the meaning behind hip hop. creating and performing aspects of the hip Sauce has been focused on inspiring youth hop, are willing to share their knowledge to to practice their passion hands-on, and in help the youth to better expand their artisthe moment. He is an open arm to youth tic horizons, to make their dreams happen, as he is an experienced artist and performPhoto by DeyJa Cardenas thank you. er, he invites youth to come to him for adThis workshop was intended to open the Marty preparing to perform his example visual art slam vice. Sauce is always open to performing, minds of young artists and expand on hip poem during the workshop. teaching and speaking on his knowledge of hop as an art form. the education of hip hop. Sauce has had his so. He was given the options: ‘get hot, or stop Marty Hillard, Co-founder of Lowercase music peak on iTunes, billboard charts and rapping,’ so he decided to challenge that and Kansas, a locally operated open-mic event Amazon. The workshop started by the hosts where anyone can express themselves in a build a third route, which is why he hosts passing out a pen and a notebook to each stuevents, such as Lowercase Kansas, for other judgement-free environment, first felt his dent that attended. The room was filled with passion to act on his voice during his late artists who don’t want to stop rapping, and many different students, some who were rewho haven’t quite gotten hot yet, to gain that teens where he became a poet, visual artist, quired to be there, and some were anxious to musician and community organization plan- experience for performing. learn what was to be taught. The artists inS.J. Hazim, founder of Creative Pathways ner. Later, he became a father and husband. troduced the room to the idea that rap is conand Means, an organization that empowers As family is his priority, his passion still structed of feelings, similes, metaphors and teens to reach for their dreams and meet them sits in the arts, and his open heart is to help passion. Each member discussed what the while staying educated and passionate in the youths voice what they feel needs to be said. importance of rap was to them. art. S.J. is a local artist, who co-hosted the Marty had an idea that he wanted to be heard, workshop and spread his advice when creand he understands how important it is to do STORY CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 DeyJa Cardenas
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Washburn student athlete, Ally Burr, brings career readiness program to athletes.
Topeka’s rendition of Comicon unites students with Washburn alumnae and staff.
Rachel Louise Taylor has been a musician since the age of seven and is working her way up to become a star.
Meet this week’s athlete of the week, Blake Allen and learn more about his dreams of becoming a professional golfer.
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Topeka Pride has strong showing for Pride Week Sarah Miller
Washburn Review Sarah.miller@washburn.edu
Topeka Pride Week was just as fabulous as the community it represents. The week was full of representation, community, drag queens and most importantly, pride. The week kicked off with a free showing of the hit coming-out movie “Love, Simon,” which was originally released in March of this year. This event was held in the Shawnee County Public Library. The movie was a funny, entertaining way to approach the serious topic of coming out. It appeals to LGBT teens, but also to those older members of the community. Coming out stories are a way for LGBT people to connect with one another. After the movie’s showing, they held a discussion panel with speakers who shared their own coming-out stories, both the good and the really bad stories. Coming out is one of the most daunting experiences for those that are gay, so having a panel discussion helped shed light on the issues facing LGBT youth who come out and are kicked out or mistreated by their families. Many people were in attendance from the Topeka community and Washburn University. Benjamin Anderson, a junior theater major came to the screening with the on-campus club Queers & Allies. “Hearing others coming-out stories was a great way for me to connect with the queer community in Topeka.” Anderson said. “Before this I had never really experienced the
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You can always be an ally: The Shawnee County Public Library held events for Topeka Pride week. Performers from around the area came together to support and celebrate pride.
queer culture outside of campus.” The next event in the lineup for Topeka Pride was the annual Topeka Pride Drag Show on Friday, Sept. 14 held at Serendipity in the North Topeka Arts District. This event is for those who are 18 years and older, and it has been a long-time favorite with the Topeka LGBT community and allies of the community, especially since it caters to a more adult audience. For $10 per person, the show consists of nine local drag performers who each perform three separate performances. The show is a way to celebrate queer culture
while also giving back to the local queer performers. A drag performance encompasses any person who dresses up as the opposite gender and performs a dance or skit for an audience. Not only were there several very talented local drag queens, but also a couple drag kings that graced the performance stage. Performers included drag queens, Krysta Radiance, Valerie Love, Charla Monroe, Josie Price, Cynthia Doll, Lil’ Kim Chi, and host, Divinity Masters and drag kings, Tee Rainbow and Ladies Man.
The next event was a bit more family friendly. Topeka Pride hosted a picnic from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15 at Lake Shawnee. At this event they had free food, friendly competition, and local queer artists performing. They had lawn games like egg races and three-legged race as well as local vendors. From singing to poetry to hoop dancing, there were a wide range of talents showcased at this picnic. Aaron Uhlrig, a former Washburn student and current hoop dance instructor, was a performer at the picnic. He showed off his hoop dancing skills and held a quick hoop lesson for the children. “I love to share hoop dancing with everyone.” Uhlrig said. “The queer community here in Topeka is so strong and I’m so happy to be a part of it.” Other performers included poets Annette Hope Billings and RD Manes, and singers C Lashaun C, Boyde and duo Fox and Wills. To end the week, Topeka Pride hosted an after party Saturday night at Serendipity. They had a DJ and karaoke. This event was a relaxing way to end an eventful week. It was a chance for the LGBT community to meet, bond, and let loose by singing their favorite songs and dancing the night away. Topeka Pride has always been a week of acceptance and love for the Topeka LGBT community. This year’s events brought the community together with entertainment and queer culture. Topeka Pride is all about love, like their slogan says, “Love is our superpower.”
Ally Burr starts career readiness program for athletes on campus Brandon Brownlee
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Since the beginning of college athletics, the career transition process for student athletes has always been a somewhat difficult one. The lives of student athletes during their four to five years spent in college are extremely busy and most times are set aside from the lives of non-student athletes because of all the time commitments. This includes up to twenty hours of practices and workouts per week in season, travel for away games, all the meetings and film sessions, not to mention time and effort dealing with injuries and recovery. Although it seems like there are so many professional athletes, the reality is that your chances of going pro are so extremely small. Most numbers indicate that you have less than a 5 percent chance of being drafted into the NBA, WNBA, NFL and others. The unfortunate reality is that student athletes, unlike their non-athlete peers, do not have near enough time to put forth towards preparing for a career or going through pro development experiences, such as internships. Internships most always require large chunks of time away from campus which is nearly impossible for an athlete to accomplish. Many athletic programs with large budgets
have life skills or career development programs. These programs do not always give the student athlete career transition training that will prepare them for photo courtesy of Sports Info later down the road. If compared, Ally Burr poses for her Tennis other students photo. (non-athletes) have much more time to take on internships and devote the needed time during the year and summer towards their career goals. With that being said, student athletes are at a decided disadvantage and face an uphill struggle in transitioning into their career from college sports compared to the general student body. In an effort to combat some of these difficulties at Washburn, senior tennis player Ally Burr has worked with assistant athletic director Brittany Lauritsen to provide some on campus programming to help student athletes begin preparing for a career now. “It became apparent to me that student athletes are a population of students that have not placed much emphasis on preparing for a successful career after college, solely because the time commitment that it takes to be a student athlete is so tolling,” Burr said.
“Many student athletes have not had someone to tell them to start now, and I know that because I would not have started career development unless someone had stepped into my life and told me.” Burr has participated in several career development programs and conferences, including one with the U.S. Olympic Committee and several at Washburn. “I have been a part of several really impactful programs at Washburn, one being with the Leadership Institute,” Burr said. With these thoughts in mind and Burr’s aspirations to someday work in collegiate athletic administration, she brought an idea forward to Lauritsen. “Basically, the idea was to provide programming to help student athletes begin preparing for a career now,” Burr said. Last week, Washburn hosted its annual fall career fair in Lee Arena. The day before there was an event held in the Union where students could take their resumes to professionals and have help to perfect them before taking them to potential employers at the career fair. The event was the first event put on that came from Burr’s ideas. “That is where this first career readiness event came into the picture. The event last Tuesday was the first of hopefully many that allow student athletes to have their resumes edited and hear networking tips from profes-
sionals within the athletic department and the university,” Burr said. Burr worked with Brittany Lauritsen, who is one of the Assistant Athletic Directors and the Senior Woman Administrator. Her job is with compliance, which means she is making sure that everything that has to do with sports on campus is being done in conjunction with the NCAA rules. Lauritsen is certainly familiar with the struggles of being a student athlete. She played soccer in college while being a major in biology before switching and going to law school before her junior year. Lauritsen brings to light the importance of people going the extra mile and seeking out opportunities to help themselves be successful. “People who are willing to go the extra mile, for sure. People who are willing to seek out opportunity… you have to, because the kind of world of athletics is inherently competitive you can’t sit back on your heels, at all,” Lauritsen said. She said that was the biggest trait looked for in someone who is looking to go into the athletic administration field. This is certainly what Burr has done in creating these events to help athletes start preparing for life after sports right now. Several more of these career readiness events will take place this year on campus.
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Topeka Community Conservation for poverty reduction Charles Rankin
Washburn Review charles.rankin@washburn.edu
Students, faculty and people from the community met to address the issue of poverty in Topeka. The Topeka Community Conversation for poverty reduction was on campus Sept. 15 in Washburn B and was organized by Evan Hahn, a senior social work major who is also a part of the Bonner program. The event, which lasted throughout the morning and early afternoon, brought together people from various walks of life to discuss ways in which they could affect change in different areas that deal with poverty. It opened with conversation from Elane Johannes, a professor at Kansas State University who works with Thrive, a non-profit group focused on helping people who are in poverty, and Dale Matherly, a pastor from First Christian Church in Topeka and chair of the board for Thrive in Topeka. Thrive works with people on a long-term basis by walking alongside them as they work their way out of poverty. Johannes spoke about how the building of relationships can help those in poverty, specifically with their psychology. “Relationship matters because it does change brain function if it’s done consistently and over time,” Johannes said. She went on to say that she has seen first hand in her work as a professor that relationship-driven work helps people in poverty better than just handing people money and moving along. Matherly spoke about how Thrive in Topeka was formed. The work began due to the need seen at a previous Community Conversation for poverty reduction. There were many groups in the community working toward the same goal but seemed to be doing it separately from one another. “When all of us that participated…came and engaged [in] that work, there was this
Siblings Day Check in at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 for Siblings Day. Siblings of current Washburn students are invited for a night of activities.They’ll explore campus and learn about Washburn traditions during a scavenger hunt. Afterward, they can enjoy pizza and a movie. They are invited to stay overnight with their sibling, who is a current Washburn student.
Family Day Bring your family to join the Ichabods on an eventful day Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Yager Stadium. Cheer on the Bods to win against University of Central Missouri. Join the Washburn community for games and activities on the lawn beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. With games, inflatables, music, tailgating, food and more, there’s something for everyone.
sense of ‘you know, this is really too big,’” Matherly said. “‘Why are all of these groups not working together? And how do we get these groups working together?’” Matherly, coming from a Christian perspective, noted the difference in what he called “mercy” ministry, meeting the direct need of people, such as writing a check to pay for someone who needs rent money, and justice, which is changing things on a systemic level for good. “We started talking about this idea of social connectedness… and the way in which that could make a difference in how folks respond,” Matherly said. Matherly says it isn’t enough to just send people to places like Let’s Help, Doorstep or the Salvation Army. Often if photo by Charles Rankin the person has been there before, they are not able to get assistance until a period of Junior Mariah Debacker sits in and joins the breakout group discussing dependent care. The group is planning to organize a summit to bring the issues they discussed to the greater community. time has passed. After Johannes and Matherly spoke, these specific issues. and we’re going to make some change after the attendees broke up into groups. Their goal One of the attendees who was in the depen- today.” was to create service projects to address spe- dent care breakout was Mariah Debacker, a The summit that her group is trying to orcific barriers in the community that can hin- junior occupational therapy student. She is ganize is a place that Debacker hopes more der people from getting out of poverty. The also a Bonner member and feels like it’s im- students will come to attend. groups addressed the areas of basic needs, portant for all students to learn about these “If we can get some of our organizations adult education and dependent care. These kinds of issues. out to this summit, we can do some networkgroups had little structure and were all about “The whole part about college is to learn ing and see how we can make major changdiscussion and ideas. right?” Debacker said. “I always want to es,” Debacker said. “If you have a summit The dependent care group looked at ways broaden my scope… my practice by getting people would be more willing to help out [in in which those who were truly dependent on as much information as I can and learn as other ways]. It would be kind of like a branch others, especially those who are homebound, much as I can.” effect, that can spark something bigger.” are able to receive care. They discussed both Debacker said that in her career she knows The Bonners is a group that Debacker said large issues, such as transportation and food that there will be times where she will have could really do some good since they are security, and smaller issues within the larg- to deal with issues of social justice, such as taught skills like grant writing, which could er ones, such as little to no sidewalks or bus poverty. be useful to get help from businesses. routes in specific areas of the city and ways “It’s part of everyday life,” Debacker said. Overall, Debacker said that she thinks stupeople can get food delivered to them if they “You need to know about poverty.” dents should use the resources and they have cannot leave their home. One thing that Debacker was disappointed on campus. The main thing to come out of the de- about was the lack of students who came to “We need to learn as much as we can about pendent care breakout was the need to have the conversation. what’s available to us,” Debacker said. “I a summit, an event that would allow oth“I wish more people would have come out didn’t need to be here but I chose to be here. er people in the community to get together here,” Debacker said. “The talks we’re hav- I chose to learn.” and bring awareness as well as discussion on ing are very interesting, they’re beneficial
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37th Annual Cider Days Fall Market
Book Talk - Prepare for iREAD
Join librarian Sean Bird in a discussion At 10 a.m. Sept. 22 to Sept. 23 the about the 2018-2019 iREAD book “The Kansas Expocentre will host the 37th Worst Hard Time” by Timothy Egan at 7 annual Cider Days Fall Market, featuring p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26. in Mabee fall handmade and vintage finds. Explore Library. over 250+ makers, creators, artisans and pickers at this year’s market. Mark Hy-Tekk & Disco Donnie your calendar for a weekend filled with Present: DJ Pauly D amazing shopping, unique food and live entertainment. At 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, visit The
Granada Theater, 1020 Massachusetts St, in Lawrence, Kansas. Those who watched Jersey Shore should be stoked. Come and Share your love of reading with enjoy some fun with Pauly D. Doors open other students and explore different at 7 p.m. Tickets: Tier 1- $25, Tier 2- $30, perspectives with your fellow readers at Tier 3- $35, and VIP $85. VIP package 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 in the Mabee includes GA ticket, meet and greet and a Library. photo opportunity with Pauly D.
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Free State Festival Sept. 17 to Sept. 23 at The Lawrence Arts Center in Lawrence, Kansas. A dynamic celebration of film, music, art and ideas will be presented. Tickets, passes, and a complete schedule of events are now available at www.freestatefestival.org.
LiveOnMass Presents: Get Downtown Block Party Granada has been operating as an entertainment venue for 25 years, so here is the celebration from Sept. 21 (6 p.m. to 10 p.m.) on 1020 Massachusetts St (Granada Theater) in Lawrence, Kansas. This event is free. Taster tickets for drinks can be purchased at box office locations near the event entrances. Pricing is four for $10 or 10 for $20. It’s also all ages and kid friendly! Non-alcoholic beverages will be available.
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8:29 p.m. Sept. 10 A stalking harassment 7:46 p.m. Sept. 11 A report was filed from report was filed from Morgan Hall. A subject 1700 block SW Washburn Ave. Subject was receiving unwanted contact. stopped at the traffic stop, driver cited for Information Report suspended drivers license and no insurance. 8:56 p.m. Sept. 10 An information report Be careful there buddy was made from Mabee Library. Subject was 12:02 p.m. Sept. 12 A report was made from making concerning remarks. Washburn Village. Due to a strange vehicle You really can’t leave your things odor, the vehicle was searched and subject anywhere was cited and released. 9:13 a.m. Sept. 11 An accident report was Information Report placed from 1800 block SW Jewell Ave. Past 3:25 p.m. Sept. 12 A report was placed from damage to vehicle while unoccupied. Lot 7 at 1951 SW Plass Ave. Bullets were Stop, drop and roll found on the ground. 11:36 a.m. Sept. 11 A non-injury report was Accident Report noted from Washburn Institute of Tech. at 6:10 p.m. Sept. 12 An accident report was 5724 SW Huntoon. There was a vehicle fire. noted from Lot 18 at 1702 SW College Ave. A Leave, you creep two-vehicle accident occurred. 3:54 p.m. Sept. 11 A report was issued from Don’t forget to always have your 2222 SW Washburn Ave. A suspicious person mace or whistle on ya! was ordered to leave property, numerous 11:07 p.m. Sept. 12 A report was issued from contacts with the police department. Morgan Hall. Subject was being followed by suspicious person.
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4:11 a.m. Sept. 13 A criminal trespass report 12:33 p.m. Sept. 15 A criminal report was was filed from Washburn Institute of Tech. at filed from Morgan Hall. Fraudulent charges 2014 SE Washington St. A witness observed on financial card. two subjects jump the fence causing the Accident Report intrusion alarm to go off. 1:42 p.m. Sept. 15 A non-injury accident Lock it down Wendy report was made from Lot 4 at 1950 SW 5:05 p.m. Sept. 13 A vehicle burglary report Mulvane St. Vehicle struck unknown exact was made from Lot 10 at 1751 SW Jewell location. Ave. Items were taken from the vehicle. ALARM. RESET. They say to always get your 7-8 4:24 p.m. Sept. 15 A report was placed hours of sleep, don’t they? from Mulvane Art Museum. Audible alarm, 4:19 a.m. Sept. 14 A report was placed from building was secured. Alarm reset. Lot 4 at 1950 SW Mulvane St. Subject fell Cash app me? asleep in vehicle. 8:40 p.m. Sept. 15 A report was noted from Why are you wasting food? Lincoln Hall. Subject asking for money, notice 12:34 p.m. Sept. 14 A report was issued to leave issued. from Lincoln Hall. Burnt food set off the Stay safe or stay sorry alarm. Alarm was reset. 11:48 p.m. Sept. 15 A report was issued Caught red handed from Lot 1 at 1750 SW Mulvane St. Illegally 6:16 p.m. Sept. 14 A report was made from parked vehicle, subject cited and given NTL. the Living Learning Center. Marijuana odor, search revealed illegal items. Citations issued.
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Editorial: The importance of voting Student Media In the news world we like facts. One way to get facts is by looking at numbers. So here are a few numbers for you: 26,070 out of 110,855 or 23.52 percent. That is the number of total ballots cast in the 2009 general election for local offices in Shawnee County. Here are some more numbers: 1,870 and 1,869. Those are the vote counts in the Seventh District Topeka City Council race in 2009. Bob Archer beat Lisa Stubbs to become a city council member by a single vote. A single vote. Elections are the cornerstone of democracy. The United States however, is not a true democracy. The United States is a republic, meaning that citizens place representatives in power to act on their behalf when making decisions. Now, whether these representatives actually do act on the behalf of their constituents is another topic for another time, but generally speaking, we are still a republic. When you vote for a house member or a senator, you are voting for someone to represent you in whatever body they make up. So, keeping this in mind, know that if you want your voice to be heard, you must vote. If you feel that the government needs to place more restrictions or less restrictions on guns in this country, you have the power to elect people to speak on your behalf on that issue. If you believe that we need some kind of reform on immigration laws in this country, you can have the power to change that by voting. Any issue, topic and nearly any law in this country has the ability to change when people vote. The problem however is that many people don’t vote. We hear a lot about low turnouts in non presidential elections. This is absolutely true. While Kansas in recent years has seen higher numbers that the national average, the nationwide turnout in the 2014 midterm election was 38.5 percent, and the 2016
election, which had a presidential race, was 56 percent. When looking at young voters, the numbers are even worse. According to census data, in the 2014 midterm election, 15.9 percent of 18-24-year-olds and 28.3 percent
before, significantly grew, in the 2016 presidential election. The other good news is that there seems to be a fire in people’s hearts this year. People seem ready for this upcoming midterm election. Young people particularly, fueled by leaders their own age, seem ready to join in in the election process. We saw hundreds of thousands of young people across the nation join in the March for Our Lives on March 28 of this year. While many of these people are not old enough to vote in this election, their parents are. All across the country at these marches, people spoke of not just talking about doing something, but actually doing something. Here in Topeka, on the grounds of the Kansas State Capitol, there were speakers, but there was also a voter registration tent and people in the crowd leading others to that tent. Young people are the future of this country. If you want the future of America to look different than it is now, you have to make the difference now. Your voice matters and you need to make sure it matters. If you’re not registered to vote, get registered. The registration deadline is Oct. 16. It is as simple as filling out a form online or even walking to photo by Charles Rankin Washburn has a voter registration location on the top the top floor of Memorial Union and filling out a form there. Don’t just register to vote, floor of the Memorial Union. The deadline to register for the upcoming midterm election is Oct. 16. actually go do it. You can find your polling place by going online to the secretary of of 25-44-year-olds voted. These two groups state’s website. The election is Nov. 6. make up almost 45 percent of the population Over 75 percent of the voting population of voting age citizens. That 45 percent coul- in Shawnee County didn’t cast a ballot in the make a huge difference in any election if all general election in 2009. How would this of them would vote. Yet, when it came time election change if that number had been rein November of that year, an overwhelming duced? Would the Seventh District have had majority of these young voters decided to a different council member? We can’t know stay home. for sure, but one is certain: Don’t let anyone These numbers might seem depressing but tell you that your vote doesn’t matter. A sinthere is hope. Voting numbers grew, and in gle vote can change the outcome of the electhe case of the young age groups mentioned tion.
Opinion: A response to last week’s 9/11 memorial Charles Rankin
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Last week, the three major political party groups came together, united for a cause. That cause was remembering 9/11, arguably the worst act of terrorism in history. But what exactly are we remembering, and why do we set aside a day to remember? When I came to campus last Tuesday and saw all those flags, I was taken aback. Something didn’t feel right and I wasn’t really sure at the time what it was. I had a lot of emotions flowing through me and had a lot of memories rushing through my head. I’m a 29-year-old so 9/11 is a day that I won’t forget. I was a 12-year-old kid, sitting in my sixth grade homeroom and we had someone coming to take pictures of our class. I’m not sure how we found out but our homeroom was one of the first in our school to hear the news. The woman taking our photos mentioned hearing on the radio about a plane hitting a building in New York City. That day, our room had a TV in it for some reason, a probably 20 inch or so CRT. My homeroom teacher decided to turn it on and tuned it to the news. We all sat there and watched right as the plane hit the second tower. Homeroom was not a long class, only 20 or 30 minutes, so we all left to go to our first class of the day. By about my second class, the news had reached the rest of the teachers at the school and at that point any lesson plan they might’ve had was thrown out the window. It was an odd day of school. For gym, we just stayed in the locker room for the entire duration. Most other classes we either sat in silence or watched TV, as more news and more information came in. Social studies was different however. The late Jean Attebury, an adjunct professor at Washburn for years, was my World Geography teacher. Attebury was a different kind of teacher. As a new middle schooler, she was somewhat intimidating at first, but that day was very different. As said before, lesson plans were put aside that day and as class began, Attebury just sat at the front of the room in silence for a good five minutes. Then she just started talking. She talked about her thoughts about what was going on and talked about how this could affect us all. When she was finished talking, she started to listen. She asked us if we had any questions and walked us through her an-
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swers. We had a real genuine discussion. We were 11 and 12-year-olds yet we were having a real, almost adult-like discussion. I will never forget that. The events of that day were truly a tragedy. There’s no denying it, however hard anyone might try. But why do we recognize this tragedy above any other one? We live in Kansas, a Free State. It’s the land of abolitionists like John Brown and the Jayhawkers. It is also the place where on Aug. 21, 1863, a pro-slavery militia attacked and burned down the city of Lawrence, killing 164 civilians. You don’t see 164 American flags displayed on the lawns of colleges around the country, or even Lawrence’s own University of Kansas, every year on Aug. 21. As Steven A. Miller, a philosophy professor at Ripon College in Wisconsin, points out in a Slate piece that partially inspired this one, there are other prominent tragedies that have stirred our hearts and shaped our nation. Moments like the Oklahoma City bombing, Pearl Harbor day, Emmett Till’s lynching and others. Most don’t take time out their year to stop and remember them however. While we are quick to remember and “never forget” 9/11, sometimes it seems we are also quick to forget some of the lasting legacies of the tragedy. As a nation and society, we have to relive it with images and videos of 9/11 shown on TV every year. We are still engaged in fighting in Afghanistan. The U.S. officially withdrew ground forces from the
nation beginning in 2013, 12 years after 9/11, but in its stead are private security forces, under contract from the U.S. and other NATO governments. We are still using drones in the Middle East and elsewhere, flown from thousands of miles away, to strike enemies and in many cases, non-combatant civilians as well. This war and others, usually fought in the name of combating the type of terrorism that was experienced in 9/11, have led men and women to experiences of severe post-traumatic stress disorder and other health issues. These are things that will have a lasting effect for a generation or longer. Looking back to last Tuesday, I think I understand now what felt so wrong about what I was seeing. I was looking at 17 years of a hurt country, hurting itself further with policies put in place because of national tragedy. I was looking at nearly 3,000 lives, not all of whom were American, that were lost and now used as a reason to kill more people with little regard of the collateral damage. I was looking at 3,000 flags, symbols of the freedom that many people in this country will never truly have, just because of the way they look, the country they came from, the language they speak or the person they love. I wasn’t looking at a memorial to the people who lost their lives that Tuesday morning in September. I was looking at all the things that sadden me about this great country that I have the privilege to be a citizen of.
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Loud Light encourages college students to vote Continued from page 1 Many people don’t register to vote because they think that just one vote could never make a difference. The fact is, every vote matters. One vote could make so much of a difference, especially in close elections. One vote could be the difference between the way an electoral vote plays out, or even between two candidates. This past presidential election was extremely close. The outcome of every election is built by every single vote, and you’re going to want to be able to say you had a part in it. Loud Light is an organization that helps people to register to vote. It engages, educates and empowers individuals from underrepresented populations to build an impact on decision makers. David Hammet, the founder and president of Loud Light, makes videos that explain school funding, recap elections and discuss voter suppression. The videos help people understand the topics and motivates them to make a difference. Their members also attend big campus events held at Washburn University. They make presentations and talk to people in the community. Jessi De La Rosa and Abby Price went to WU Fest and Bowtie, where the group tabled for their cause. Some students don’t register to vote because Shawnee County is not their home county, and you have to vote in your permanent (home) county. However, you can register for an absentee ballot. A voting ballot will be sent to you, wherever you are (in the US), and you can vote without having to go home. The members of Loud Light also step into classrooms to talk about voter registration. Many professors allow them to register peoples’ votes there as well. They also go to public high schools in Topeka to register students in senior government classes. Many high school seniors are of voting age, and it’s important that we hear their voices, too. De La Rosa works on encouraging people
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Jessi De La Rosa, a member of Loud Light, helps students register to vote and learn more about utilizing their power as a voter.
to register to vote by talking with people at Washburn University and in the Topeka community. “The personal connection with someone at the same age that I am makes him/her start seeing what I am seeing,” Rosa said. “I, as a college student, talk to them that our tuition is going to matter, and the governor is going to change our tuition money.” Having in-person conversations with people matters. Rosa tries to be polite when talking to people, and she starts the conversation with topics that people care about. She always lets people know how important their vote is. She makes personal connections with the people she talks to. Instead of someone coming to encourage voter registration, the personal connection makes the conversation more meaningful. People have different reactions when the Loud Light members talk to them. Loud Light members are usually met with positive reactions, especially from students. Students know it’s important that they utilize their vote, and they usually welcome Loud Light members on campus. Some people are more indecisive about voting. Some people are willing to register to vote, but they ultimately think that their votes won’t count. Whether it be due to their back-
ground, beliefs or opinions, it can be hard to convince many people, especially younger generations, to vote. De La Rosa was going door-to-door, when she met an African-American man. After a short conversation, the man didn’t change his mind and didn’t want to vote, stating the lack of representation for people of color in government positions. “Come to me whenever a governor, who is Mexican-American, or African-American is running the office,” the man said. There are also many people who do not speak English as their first language. People have a hard time knowing their rights to vote and how to register to vote. They also struggle to decipher government forms and ballots written in English. The current mayor, Michelle De La Isla, is the first Latina to run for office in Topeka. She is a big supporter of registering and utilizing your vote, no matter your beliefs or background. “If you are not willing to register to vote, how do you expect someone to run for office?” Rosa said. “We don’t realize that the government is for us, and it should be for us. We should have our opinions.” Our leaders are selected by our citizens through the vote, however, many citizens are
absent from the polls. When a community doesn’t have a strong voter turnout, the ultimate vote is put in the hands of the few who do vote. However, in order for a well-liked, representative government, everyone has got to make the effort to vote. For college students, The Campus Campaign creates a civic-minded atmosphere around Kansas campuses. It reinforces the need to register and to vote. It also encourages college students to participate in the electoral process. People from Washburn University, Kansas State University, The University of Kansas and Pittsburg University are engaged in the campaign. The goal of the Campus Campaign is to get as many students to register as possible. It aims to develop a youth democratic power. It helps to increase youth turn out, and it educates and motivates students to develop into young civic Leaders. The deadline for voter registration for the next election is Oct. 16, 2018. Online registration is an easy way to register without leaving your home. College students prefer online registration over sending emails or walking into the office. The voter registration form is available online. It takes about five minutes to fill out the form. Except for voter registration, there are many things that you can do to participate in civic engagement in the Topeka Community. One of the opportunities is to be a member or volunteer for Loud Light. Members of Loud Light are becoming a vocal force for social good and justice in the community. The organization empowers people to demand change by creative action, accessible information and coalition building. If you want to join Loud Light, go to the Loud Light website and fill out the application form. All bods at Washburn are encouraged to register to vote. It’s the citizens’ right and responsibility to take part in voter registration. More information can be found on the Loud Light website. If you have any questions, contact Loud Light at info@loudlight.org.
TopCon geek expo celebrates Topeka’s geek culture Nicholas Solomon
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Every year, TopCon draws more than 2,000 geeks from near and far to show off their costumes, talk about their creations, sell products and have a fun time. Even more geeks simply come to see what people have brought to show. Some may even work or attend Washburn University, like Mike and Christopher Haze, and their mother, Barbara. The Haze’s are part of a local organization called IBOT, Iron Brothers of Topeka. Taking their handmade costumes with them, the family members go to conventions, like TopCon and show off their impressive outfits. They often have many other family members involved, including children and significant others, totalling three generations of family all working together. Michael was dressed in a red and gold Iron Man outfit, while Chris-
topher was dressed in a War Machine outfit. It’s hard to tell how tall they are outside of the costumes, but they certainly towered over the crowd. Their suits even had working lights. Christopher is a Washburn alumnus, having graduated in 2002 with a major in computer science. Barbara is also an alumna, having graduated in 1959 with a music education degree. She talked about being at Washburn prior to the infamous tornado in June 1966 and living in Benton Hall, as it used to be an all girls dorm. Michael, the middle brother of the family, works at Washburn
as a maintenance technician with Facility Services. Christopher gets his cosplay background from another group that had members at the convention called the 501 Legion, a Star Warsthemed fan group. The 501 is from far and wide, not just Kansas, with members all around the country. It is also connected to Rebel Legion, which has the same photo by Samuel Cox goals, except with a light “Where’s Jarvis?”: Michael, Christo- side/good guy theme instead of 501’s dark side theme. pher and Barbara Haze all represent the group IBOT: Iron Brothers of The members we spoke Topeka. They are all involved in the to talked about what their Washburn community in some way. actual mission was. They go For them, the best thing about going to conventions, events, even to these types of events is seeing weddings (with a member familiar faces.
once officiating a wedding as Emperor Palpatine) and they all do it non-profit. The only payment they accept is a donation to charity. They are coming to Washburn later this year on Oct. 15 for the Ad Astra Kansas Space Celebration. which will take place in Stauffer Science Hall. The overall convention had many others in attendance as well. There were authors talking about their books, tables selling geekoriented custom replica items, comics, action figures and a multitude of other things. TopCon provides a place for people to share their common interests and have fun. The props from groups like the 501 Legion and the Haze family give the convention character. It’s truly an epicenter of talent, creativity and passion. Kansas may be in the Midwest, but this convention proves that there’s always someone around to connect with through common interests and passions.
Cadet Program provides law enforcement experience Continued from page 1 The cadets patrol campus on foot and on bicycles or ride along in the Washburn University Police Department vehicles. They are responsible for traffic control and controlling access during sports events. The cadets do security work at campus events, such as football games, basketball games and graduation. During these events the cadets’ job is to monitor parking lots. They make sure that verything goes on safely and patrol around the vent in case anyone needs help. They also take over events for fundraising and sent out information about the Cadet Program. In the fall 2018 semester, the cadets are getting ready to participate in the trunk or treat event in LLC at Washburn and taking part in the Special Olympics Kansas event which will happen in December. The cadets also do off-campus events. They are getting ready to be a part of the Trunk-orTreat with kids in Topeka. The cadets take part in many community services and do volunteer work in the Topeka community. The Special Olympics Kansas event is one of the off-campus events of the Cadet Program. Special Olympics Kansas is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities through sports competitions. It offers year-round initiatives to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. It’s a platform for acceptance and inclusion, as well as one of the largest advocates for healthy lifestyles in Kansas. Through these events, the Cadet Program provides Washburn students law enforcement experience and helps prepare students
for law enforcement careers. It’s an opportunity for students to acquire valuable life skills. Students can observe what law enforcement officers do on a daily basis, especially for students with an interest in a law enforcement career. Hensler, a cadet sergeant in the Cadet Prophoto by Mingzhu Zhu gram, was a part Frank Gomez, Police Officer (left); Katie Hensler, Cadet Sergeant (middle); Mathew of a program for Simpson, Police Captain (right), standing at the Police Department. younger kids, vices last year,” said Hensler. “I plan to do called Law Enforcement Explorer Program in her home more than that, and my goal is 250 hours this year.” city. The requirement is 16 hours a month for “I met some of the best people that I’ve ever met, and I realized that I want to be more like each cadet. As a sergeant, Hensler put in a them,” Hensler said. “The younger program few hours more than that. Hensler has developed her leadership skills made me realize why I want to go into the law enforcement field, and I want to continue in the Cadet Program. She thinks about how to accomplish each task in the events. Rethat with the Cadet Program at Washburn.” The previous experience in the younger sponsibility is also required in this process. Teamwork is another necessary quality of program drove her to become a member of a cadet. The job relies on teamwork hugely, the Cadet Program at Washburn University. Hensler puts a lot of effort within the Cadet which means that the cadets do the works toProgram. This is the second year that she has gether successfully. In the law enforcement field, people don’t get to choose who is in on been in the Cadet Program. “I completed 200 hours of community ser- their team or who is responding to a call with
them. People should adapt to different kinds of jobs and teammates. It teaches people how to work with various people as a team. Moreover, communication plays an important role in law enforcement. It’s a skill to communicate with anyone, from teammates to a complete stranger. The conversation should be polite and useful. “When we are monitoring the parking lots, we should talk to different people that we don’t know,” said Hensler. “In a football game or basketball game, we will be in a parking lot for eight hours.” The qualities of leadership, responsibility, teamwork and communication skills work together for a cadet. A cadet can develop more skills in the Cadet Program. These qualities and skills have a role in the law enforcement field and also other aspects of people’s life, even if they are not stepping in to the law enforcement area. The Cadet Program is recruiting new members. Anyone who has a passion for criminal justice and share the program’s positive morals and values, is welcome to apply. The application forms for the program are located in the Police Department and can be returned there. Full applications also require a background check, an interview with a board of representatives and a 2.5 cumulative GPA. A cadet is required to work 16 hours per month and the sergeant puts in more hours. For any questions or to get an application for the Cadet Program, contact University Police Sergeant Danielle Wolf by email, danielle.wolf1@washburn.edu. More information can be found on the Cadet Program page of the Washburn website.
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Bods on the Block By Kristie Smith
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Trends are constantly changing, and it can be expensive to keep up with them. Just buying new clothes in general can be expensive, but purchasing trendy pieces can really rack up a bill. Everyone is encouraged to explore their options to find what fits their taste within these references. First, establish a budget. A good way to avoid overspending is to make sure that all of your bills are taken care of beforehand. No one wants to spend money they don’t have. Wait to binge shop until after the second or third paycheck of the month. Secondly, track your money. Often, we catch ourselves trying to remember which dollar went where. Fortunately, Washburn refers us to U.S. Bank, where we can set up a student account. The student banking account allows us to set a spending limit, which ultimately can stop us from spending if our account becomes negative. U.S. Bank also has an online banking app, which allows students to see where they spend each dollar and helps them keep track of their money. Download Unidays for more money saving strategies. Create an account using your Washburn email address. Before checking out at any online shopping store, make sure to get the student discount promo code provided on the app, apply it to your cart and save money. Also, check the sale tab or clearance rack for each shopping trip. A good way to get more for your buck is to filter the search by sorting the items on the webpage by price. Just select “Price: Low-high,” which shows you items in order from the lowest price to the most expensive. Students can usually find basics for as low as $5 to $10. H&M offers clothing and accessories for men, women and kids. In addition to clothing and accessories, H&M also offers home decorations. They have quality clothing, long lasting makeup and nail polish, and their on-
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line sales can reach as low as $1.99. They have a great sale selection so students can almost always find something they like without hurting their wallet. SHEIN also offers clothing and accessories for everyone. They keep up with the trends and they always offer sales for the clothes that are “last season.” The clothes have fantastic price tags. Forever 21 offers hipster-chic styles for men, women and children as well. Similar to SHEIN, their selection changes according to trend and season. They often have a wide range of items on sale, and their overall pricing is very budget friendly. Poshmark offers mostly brand name clothes. These items are sold by private owners. When shopping from private owners, look for “NWT,” which stands for “new with tags.” Remember to check the reviews for each seller. Angela Gray, sophomore double major in secondary education and theater has used Poshmark. “I use Poshmark the most because of the fact that I can get rid of stuff you no longer use anymore for fast and easy cash, which is really helpful as a college student,” Gray said. Ross and TJ Maxx offer name brand clothing at a fraction of the cost. The clothes that are name brand are sold at Ross because something in their stitching was off, but nothing major. TJ Maxx often has designer brands that are out of season and highly discounted. Both are located on Wanamaker Rd. in Tope-
Anastasia Donley Junior Art History “Target because it’s affordable and they have cute clothes.”
Zane Phillips Sophomore Exploratory “Second hand places. I don’t like spending money so I look for sale stuff.” ka. They cannot be found online. Walmart offers a decent selection of clothing. ShopMissA is the thriftiest way to expand makeup and hair accessory collections. This
Sydney Haugh Junior Art History “I like to go to second hand stores, so like Goodwill.”
Nate Mcghee Sophomore Business & Entrepreneurship “Dick’s Sporting Goods, because I am an athlete. That’s where I buy most of my football stuff.” site offers great quality makeup, skin care, nail care and more for $1. They also offer products in which a fraction of the proceeds are donated to animal shelters when purchased.
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Larry Thomas: Protector and educator at WU Samuel Cox
Washburn Review samuel.cox@washburn.edu
Larry Thomas began teaching a weekend workshop at Washburn University in 1992. The class, Serial Killers, focuses on serial killers. 26 years later, the class is still being taught every semester. Many students are intrigued by learning about serial killers because these certain perpetrators are so unusual despite seeming normal to the public eye. In addition to the serial killer course, Thomas has just added a course this fall called Mass Murder and Counterterrorism. In this class, discussions are held regarding past school shootings and acts of terror that may have been able to be prevented. Thomas went to school to become a lawyer and decided he wanted to, “Chase bad guys instead of prosecute them.” He has been involved in law enforcement throughout his whole life, but officially began his career in 1977. He worked as a criminal investigator for the local sheriffs department in Missouri. He heard good things about the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and decided to pursue an application there. Thomas began working with the KBI in 1984 as a graduate of the FBI National Academy and later the prestigious Royal Canadian Mounted Police College in Ottawa, Canada. He was able to study many investigation techniques while attending the academy and learn a great deal about law enforcement. Key to his qualifications for teaching the serial killers course is that Thomas was a lead investigator and negotiator for the Dennis “BTK” Rader cold case in 2005. Soon after that case, Thomas was pursued by a counterterror contractor that worked for the Department of Defense. This led to him deployment to Afghanistan. He was primarily assigned to the first intel world, where he was helped the US military understand criminal intelligence as opposed to solely military intelligence. Thomas then worked with the command staff at local and national departments, both military and law enforcement, helping to train them in target sourcing. He was key in educating both agencies in interrogation tactics and intel collection until his return to the States in 2011. After his return,
the military soon asked him to continue military training. He accepted and began teaching again at Fort Irwin, CA. Thomas eventually migrated back to Fort Leavenworth, where he led the “command training of general officers in counterterror tactics from a law enforcement perspective.” There, Thomas developed what he refers to as “the sub-dramatic expertise in the counterterrorism world which followed my training and experience with the criminal justice and serial killer investigations during my first career in law enforcement.” Thomas currently works as an adjunct professor at Washburn University while still consulting with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). They utilize his experience and skill set when children are abducted. He deploys to help assist with those cases and in the instance of a disaster, Thomas has been called to help FEMA, who helps to facilitate the reunification of children who have been separated from their parents or legal guardians as a result of disaster. Many individuals will never encounter serial killers or acts of terrorism firsthand, but Thomas still sees how the class can be important. “[It is] a way to take my expertise and involvement with those investigations and counterterrorism tactics and share that information to those who may have to work on those cases,” said Thomas. “It is good to be prepared and helpful to take the information that I have learned through training and experience to share with others as a concept to keep [the information] alive.” Serial Killers was added with a focus on the investigative principles on how one might identify target suspects. The course deals with the psychology of the serial criminal for identification purposes and the abilities to manage them when they are discovered. Serial Killers is more focused on the criminal justice, but is complemented by some psychology. The new class, Mass Murder and Counterterrorism, is split between military, law enforcement and the DHS. It is teaches a law enforcement perspective, how to prepare for emergency events, how to intervene individuals and how to prevent attacks. The idea for the class started solely as a criminal
justice class, but so many other disciplines requested to apply his class to their department that it was added to Military Studies as well. “One of the strongest applications to another field, would be mass media” Thomas said. “News and social media are always present and it is important to create new photo by Samuel Cox relationships in media before ‘LT’ knows best: Larry Thomas is an adjunct proffesor at WU who teaches 2 weekend a catastrophic workshops every semester. Serial Killers and Mass Murder & Counterterrorsism are event happens.” held in Henderson 107 for two weekends out of the semester. faith. That support system is key for him to Thomas welcomes students from any field of study to join endure everything he has gone through in his life. his class. “It is important to keep your priorities “We talk about things that apply to everystraight,” said Thomas. “Your family and one and how to identify one of those suspects faith is most important. You have to keep that who might be terrorists looking to perpein perspective.” trate.” Thomas said. Thomas commends Washburn for bringing The investigative process of identifying in experienced teachers. criminals responsible for creating havoc in “It is great that the university will bring in people’s lives has been a thrilling part of professors who have worked in the field and Thomas’ career. According to Thomas, howgathered experience rather than just instituever, the best thing about it is helping peotional knowledge,” said Thomas. “There are ple and meeting great people that have been a lot of brilliant minds that are able to take through very catastrophic events He believes those complex ideas and get it to a student in that gives investigators more fortitude to cona learnable fashion and that is a special skill. tinue what they are doing. But you have that and then the adjuncts who Being a part of any field in law enforcecome in with real experience and that is espement is not an easy lifestyle. “It is more of a lifestyle instead of a ca- cially useful in terms of law enforcement and reer, because it takes so much out of you,” counterterrorism.” Thomas appreciates the impact he has on said Thomas. “It takes a great support group his students. to keep you grounded. It helps keep things in “I want to thank my former students for letperspective and appreciate the good things in ting me be a part of their academic careers the world. It’s a good thing we see the good here and I want to welcome any new students things more often than we see the bad things, that I get to interact with.” but sometimes a glimpse of the other side As always after every class, Thomas closed keeps you vigilant. It might help you be preby saying, “I want all students to be prepared pared and stay on your guard.” and always have a plan.” Thomas said he is grounded by family and
A modern twist brought to Topeka’s oldest gallery Sarah Miller
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Modern printmaking is bringing a fresh, new look to the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery located in the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library from Sep. 7 to Oct. 21. The Sabatini Gallery is currently hosting The Printed Image 7, which is a juried graphics exhibit that occurs every two years and is currently on its seventh turn. This year’s juror was Melanie Yazzie. She is a printmaker, painter and sculptor whose work has been showcased over 100 times all over the nation and internationally. Currently, she is a printmaking professor at the University of Colorado. She selects the prints and judges them, awarding the top three prints. Yazzie had more than 100 artists from 36 states submit 284 entries in this year’s competition. She narrowed it down and selected only 50 prints for the competition. “We’re always surprised and excited about the art selected and the ideas and techniques these artists are using,” said Sherry Best, collections curator, on the library website.
The art of printmaking is a quite modern one. Artists will often try to respond to contemporary life with the prints. It is a medium in which the artist can easily make multiple
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Melanie Yazzie sits in front of one of her works. Yazzie has been exhibited in more than 100 places in the U.S. and internationally according to the library’s website.
copies of the artwork because they are graphic designs, which are ideal to share with large numbers of people. This has enabled printmakers to be known as social critics that call attention to society’s issues and challenges.
“Every year, we have either the new prints or new sculptures in our gallery,” Betsey Roe, museum educator and associate curator of collections, said. “ I love seeing how the modern art is progressing and evolving over time. It brings a new freshness to the gallery each and every year.” The library is home to the oldest public art gallery in Kansas. The first pieces were added in 1901 by then-library board member Edward Wilder. Wilder acquired a collection of Art Nouveau glass and ceramics for the library’s permanent collection. Since then, paintings, sculptures, prints, glass paperweights, ceramics and much more have been added to the collection. In 2002, when the Topeka & Shawnee Public Library got a new building, they officially named the gallery in memory of local artist, educator, designer and philanthropist Alice C. Sabatini. The library board meets every week to discuss and decide which exhibits it wants to bring and curate here in Topeka. According to Roe, they have planned out and are currently working on exhibits for up to three years ahead of now.
The next exhibit that will be shown in the gallery is “Over There: American Abroad in World War I.” This traveling World War I exhibit showcases overseas military photography from the frontline and behind the lines, and depicts the consequences of the war and how it is remembered. In the front gallery, they will focus on Kansans that went abroad in World War I. The museum is doing an event throughout this exhibit’s run to demonstrate the impact that the war had on so many different people from Kansas. Anybody can come in to the gallery to make paper poppy flowers throughout the run of the exhibit. The goal is to have 1400 poppies made to represent the number of Kansans that participated in the war. The gallery offers exhibit tours curates specifically to your needs. They also offer several art classes for kids and adults, including watercolor and collage classes. These classes could help someone discover a new hobby. They also have lecturers from the gallery staff that can travel and speak at schools. These resources and more can be found on the official Alice C. Sabatini Gallery website.
Who is your favorite artist and why?
By Sarah Miller
Alijah McCracken Freshman Art “My favorite artist is Bob Ross because he has good technique and style, and he teaches others how to create art for themselves.”
Samantha Ford Junior Psychology “Bernard Polassi has an interesting combination of science and art in his plates. It showed an incredible amount of detail for his time.
Dani McEathron Sophomore Music Education “Andy Warhol is a contemporary artist who took everyday things and well-known people such as Marilyn Monroe or Campbell’s Soup and shows mundane things in a more interesting way.”
Alexandra Shaner Junior Pre-Law “Anish Kapoor created ‘The Bean’ sculpture in Millennial Park in Chicago. That’s my favorite sculpture, so I would say he is my favorite artist.”
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Rachel Louise Taylor: A star emerging from WU Cassidy Haag
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Singer-songwriter Rachel Louise Taylor is an artist fit for fame. She is currently an aspiring artist and is a junior at Washburn University, majoring in business management. Rachel started playing guitar at seven years old. She comes from a musical background with her uncle being in a band, her dad being in a jazz band, her mom was in band and her grandma was an organist. “In the beginning it was mostly just my uncle, he was a lead guitar player in a band in Wichita, and that was really it,” she said. Rachel was going to take guitar lessons from a man named Andy McKee, who is now a fingerstyle guitar player in Europe. The man who actually gave lessons to Rachel was McKee’s roommate from college. She expressed that her guitar teacher inspired her because he started out on YouTube. As many know, people get stage fright. Rachel does tend to get more nervous when she performs for people she knows. “Mostly for audiences, if I know the people, so I actually played here [Washburn], a year ago I think, and so if I know the people in the crowd, or if I know I’m going to see them again, then I’ll usually get more nervous, because they might potentially judge me.” To help her relax, Rachel likes bringing friends with her to gigs because they will dis-
tract her, and she gets distracted really easily, so distractions really help a lot, and sometimes I’ll even just read before a gig. Rachel does think about her singing career as a job already. She knows that she can celebrate after a gig, but in that moment she needs to focus and do a good job. Between school and singing she practices her writing and guitar for about half the week and focuses on school the other half. When she practices, she also teaches guitar to others, which helps her hone her skills. She writes all her own music and writes from her own experiences and also gets ideas from other artists. She believes it is a lot easier to write a song from her own experiences than making up experiences. Along with this, Rachel says her hardest challenge with school and music is having a social life. “I’m basically still friends with the two friends that I’ve been friends with in high school, I’ll meet people in class, but things like that, but I’ve never really hung out with anybody outside of class, just because on the weekends I’m gigging, and during the week I’m either teaching or I’m practicing.” Rachel has one album and two singles, and her favorite song is titled “Drive by Town.” This song also has a small hidden meaning. She says the song is meant to give the feeling of not being forgotten, even if you are from Topeka, Kansas. This song took her six months to write, when it usually takes her a month to write a new song. Advice she would like to give other aspiring artists is “don’t stop. I started this when I
was 7 and I’m 20 now. I honestly didn’t know where I would be a year ago, so you never know what you’re capable of, unless you just
spot she loves to play is at the Classic Bean because it is a hometown feeling and venue. Rachel’s music is not bluegrass country but more Dixie Chicks country. She was doing more pop country, but she is trying to stay away from it. She would label her music as modern Dixie Chicks, like the music group Runaway June. Rachel performed Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, at the Kansas State Fair on two different stages. She had to email the state fair to perform. She explains how gigs do not come to the artist, the artist must go out and book gigs. “I’ve realized in high school I thought that gigs came to you and I wasted about four years trying to wait on gigs, and I’m like you know what, if I want something you have to go for it, and that’s how it was with [Country] Stampede and all the other festivals I’ve gotten,” she said. Upcoming shows Rachel includes, Sept. 15, 2018 in Kansas City, and at noon Oct. 7, 2018, she is playing at Old Prairie Town, in Topeka, Kan., which she photo courtesy of Rachel Louise Taylor Instagram won performer of the year for last year. Hometown roots: Rachel Louise Taylor featured alongAnother gig she will be performing at is side a trusty steed. Sept. 29, 2018 in Oklahoma and she will be opening for a band she has opened for keep going. It takes a lot of dedication and a couple of times prior. focus.” With all her gigs, she has met a couple of She had to think about her favorite venue famous singers, including William Michael as she had never thought about it before. Her Morgan and Runaway June, but she does not favorite moment to sing is when she sang the meet more famous people than the average national anthem for a hockey game since she person. Rachel’s goal is to open up for other loves the sport and the atmosphere. Another artists and progress from there.
Bigger than Hip Hop workshop expands on the art Continued from page 1 Professor Eric McHenry, Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, obtained his Bachelor of Arts at Beloit College, and his Master of Arts at Boston University. He co-hosted the event. Eric McHenry has written a number of published books and has a heart for poetry as a whole. The professor explained that during his college years, hip hop helped him to understand how life was happening around the world. He was attending college around the time that the political war between the media and Rodney King was going on, and he was going to school around that same time the ‘Straight Outta Compton’ album was at its peak, through this album he was able to see what was going on between both the media, and what was going on in the world around him through the eyes of hip hop. He explains that hip hop should not be overlooked, as hip hop is an art form. Marty explained that “Hip hop just travels well,
and so much of the right to drive cars, world that we live and she did a whole in today the expecsong about that. tation of from an Stuff like that really educational point makes it important of view is that your to transfer language knowledge will and ideas through expand beyond this art form.” Hip just the communihop was explained ty you live in and to be a language to the place you call give us the real-life home. I feel like news from all over hip hop does such the world. a great job to be Marty and Sauce able to articulate were able to give that.” Sauce exadvice to some of photo by DeyJa Cardenas panded “Rappers the students who are exposing us to Jay Marie (center) freestyling at the open mic as the entire did suffer from the way that people audience reacts the same as Marty (right) and Sauce (left). writer’s block. are talking in other Marty said to “step regions of the world, we have Japanese trap away from it for a little bit and treat your othartists now, and I recently saw a video about er priorities with the urgency they deserve. a woman whose region was just given the Its all about time and balance. I’m still strug-
gling with that, but I’m trying to get better and better at that every day.” Marty shared an example of one of his writing processes. “If I don’t set the tone immediately, then I don’t know what to carry it onto,” he said. Sauce later went on to explain his personal writing custom, which always comes natural and should never be forced. “I like to use themes. I come up with my theme and write it in the middle then I connect the dots, I come up with all of these things that are connected to whatever my theme is then I come up with that either rhyme with those or I can use to further describe those things.” After the artists explained their processes, they passed out examples of similes, and gave the students the remaining time to come up with a short piece themselves. Everyone was encouraged to read at the open mic that would take place 30 minutes after this event concluded.
Remembering film legend Burt Reynolds: His three most memorable roles Nicholas Solomon Washburn Review nicholas.solomon@washburn.edu
Legendary actor Burt Reynolds leaves behind a legacy and iconic movies in his stead. This man was smoother than James Bond. Burt Reynolds is a household name. There is no doubt in my mind about that. His first breakout role was Deliverance (1972), and that’s pretty crazy considering the debut of an icon was in a iconic film. I am not proud to say I had never really seen him in many films until now, as I have heard hype over him for years- this macho man’s in the vein of my hero Arnold Schwarzenegger, a man with a distilled lighting-in-a-bottle swagger. I really was looking forward to watching the films of a man who was, at one point, offered the role of Han Solo, and in no way do I regret hyping it up. In my opinion his most iconic film is definitely “Smokey and the Bandit.” By the end, I really got why there is so much love for it. Reynolds could absolutely be an actor (to make another Schwarzenegger comparison) where a younger me would be absolutely sold on watching a film just based on sheer name recognition. Joining Mr. Reynolds was Jerry Reed, Sally Field and Jackie Gleason. I really didn’t know what to expect from this film, but I really loved it. An incredibly fun, simple plot that never fails to entertain: Bo “Bandit” Darville (Reynolds) has to smuggle a semi-truck load of alcohol across Texarkana, with Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Gleason) chasing after him. This film really did live up
to the hype. With the lovable role of bandit, a cool-as-ice Reynolds was a really good foil his opposite Sally Field, and definitely had a non-chalant bravado feeling to him. It all seemingly came naturally from Reynolds. Later in Reynolds’ career, he starred in Paul Thomas Anderson’s critically acclaimed film “Boogie Nights” (1997). He was a main cast member along with Julianne Moore, Heather Graham, Mark Wahlberg, Don Cheadle and a truckload of big names. He really showed another smooth-talking role, portraying a pornographic film director Jack Horner. While not the main protagonist (as that is reserved for Wahlberg’s Dirk Diggler/Eddie), Reynolds gave another smooth operator performance. Effortlessly cool dude constantly chomping on a cigar, but also a complicated man, as the story portrayed the pornographic film business as something incredibly complicated. Reynolds gave the performance of an ambitious yet very likeable dude, but he really shows an intense, frightening side that genuinely took me by surprise, and made me jump a little, which really correlates with the rest of the film itself. He began as a sketchy father figure for Eddie, but really nailed complicated, and sometimes just a bit villainous qualities of the character, and had a three dimensional desperation to him. He actually got an Oscar nomination for his performance, which, in my opinion, he deserved. The funny postscript to this film, though, is that Burt Reynolds voiced his opinion that he hated this film time and time again, but he got his one and only Oscar nomination for it. Really, I absolutely loved the film in general (it
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“Action!”: Burt Reynolds in “Boogie Nights,” one of my personal favorite films that wouldn’t be what it is without Reynolds, and widely considered one of the best films he was featured in.
might actually be one of my favorites), and Reynolds is a huge facet of the film that is irreplaceable. Then there is 1972’s “Deliverance,” which some consider to be the film that put Reynolds on the map. In it, he plays one of the four men canoeing down a river, deep in the woods, filled with backwards, lost in time people. His character, Lewis, is just another example of Reynold’s range, for every Bandit he can be (friendly and cool as ice) there can be a Lewis, a villainous man, and Reynolds most definitely nailed the character. A remake of General Zaroff from Richard Connell’s “The Most Dangerous Game” short story, seemingly exhibiting sheer glee to be put in awful, violent situations. The thing about “Deliverance” is that it could most definitely be a horror movie, and Lewis does the group no
favors by being the resident tough guy, and pretty deranged. Overall, I really wish I had seen Reynolds’ top films and truly appreciated them before he passed rather than posthumously, as I really understand all the love he gets. At one point in time, this guy was unquestionably the biggest star in the world, and he never really left. He had the range to be the lovable hero of the story, but also a complicated villain. I really was glad to see he had the opportunity to really show off his acting chops, as I could easily see him being typecast. I can easily see myself attaching myself to Burt Reynolds as a kid the way I did to Schwarzenegger. I think that to many he is a childhood hero of many people. He really is an icon that has definitely had an incredibly large cultural impact that really won’t ever go away.
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‘The Big Nowhere’: Beautifully aged influential crime novel Nicholas Solomon Washburn Review nicholas.solomon@washburn.edu
Originally released 30 years ago in September, “The Big Nowhere” has aged perfectly. It is crime story taking place in Los Angeles at the end of the 1940s, and the second book in writer James Ellroy’s LA Quartet. This book follows the first novel, The Black Dahlia, but it can stand completely on its own. The characters and story are different, but it’s in that same Ellroy-verse. It has three protagonists, and each having their separate story, including Danny Upshaw, a young policeman investigating the brutal murder of multiple men, Turner “Buzz” Meeks, a former policeman working for Mickey Cohen (a very well known mobster at the time), and Mal Considine, a war hero that is assigned to a task force aimed at taking down a communist group deep within Hollywood. Their paths eventually intertwine, all the while transporting you to a place with a heavy postwar, anti-communist atmosphere filled with corrupt cops and gangsters. One of the things crucial to this book holding up even in a new generation, and what I appreciate thoroughly, is the flow of reading it. This book originally came out in 1988, and I often find myself expecting a challenge when I find a book that came out in the 20th century. I have attempted to read books from that same decade before, but I just couldn’t
finish any of them because of how difficult they were to read. The story sounds convoluted at first, but it really is incredibly well told and written, with the main strength that holds everything together perfectly being those three main characters. All three are incredibly flawed men, to the point where they could be simply called bad men in general, but Ellroy writes them in a way that lets you root for them in some type of way. Each have their own separate stories, and I was very invested. They are timeless characters as well. Their struggles could really happen in any time period. For all of their flaws, I really loved all three of them by the end. Additionally, the cityscape that the characters are in is easy to picture. Los Angeles is presented in an authentic-feeling way being a sprawling place, with lots of beauty and lots of ugly. Ellroy weaves in real historical figures into the storyline, such as Mickey Cohen, Jack Dragna and Howard Hughes, but puts them there in a way that doesn’t pull you out of the experience. Police as a whole are portrayed as flawed and corrupt, and very much tied with crime. I suspect it has truth, because Ellroy has received countless bits of story and information from former cops of that area, so there is nobody to really trust in the town. But you don’t need any knowledge of the state of Los Angeles or any of those historical figures at the time. Ellroy introduces it smoothly in a way that really won’t
alienate anyone. of them. Danny is a young and troubled, but Being the late 1940s to early 1950s, the also incredibly skilled investigator, Mal is an anti-communist task force storyline is a very extremely flawed veteran that means well, interesting change of pace. It is different than and Meeks is just a dude from Oklahoma the usual killer story, and it really makes who does odd strong-arm jobs for the mob. It you question Ellroy’s vision of the LAPD is insane how fleshed out these guys are. and LA Sheriff’s This novel is phecredibility and nomenal. It can also motivations. The be argued as incredcommunist stoibly influential too, ryline is tied with as the two seasons Hollywood, and it of HBO’s “True Deleads down a very tective” have many interesting rabbit similarities to the hole that doesn’t book (most obviouslet up. ly “True Detective” To pedal backSeason 2), and really ward, the thing that season may try that really stuck to emulate what Ellphoto courtesy of telegraph.co.uk out for me the roy wrote, but I can’t Ellroy’s novel is very influential for different types of crime most in this nov- fiction. HBO’s “True Detective” Season 2 takes too many think of one bad el were the three elements and cues to count from “The Big Nowhere.” thing about the book. incredibly flawed The book has derogaprotagonists. I always appreciate lovable tory language that definitely will offend, but characters, and it being a one-off story. I feel Ellroy does that to keep the authenticity, and like these characters were perfectly made. really show the backward aspects of society You can really connect with them and their in the 1950s, some of which are still around human traits and struggles. Even though they now. Honestly, “The Big Nowhere” is one of are not the best people and they make some the best novels I have ever read. It really had destructive decisions, it makes them feel au- me from beginning to end with Ellroy’s natthentic. You really root for them. Normally, ural storytelling. I hope the rest of his novels I get annoyed when a book has different sto- live up to the standards “The Big Nowhere” rylines that are separate at first, but Ellroy re- set. ally made it so you could be interested in all
‘Bojack Horseman’ Season 5: A season of baggage and balance reaucracy and capitalism. This season also explores themes like the patriarchy, accountability, balance (or lack thereof), nature of relationships, double consciousness, sexuality, The statement, “you say you want to get pop culture’s influence on values and more. better, but you don’t know how,” was repeatIt starts with Bojack finally finding succor ed multiple times during the trailer, wholly in the knowledge of his easygoing relationcapturing the theme of season five of the crit- ship with Hollyhock, a sister-like figure that ically acclaimed “Bojack Horseman.” The occupied the arc of season four. He rations whole season is about characters chasing a his vodka by the days of the week. He goes to goal that will make them a betwork as an ter version of themselves. All the actor in a decharacters cocoon themselves tective TV in a narrative they have set for series, Philthemselves. The show puts them bert, which through trials that incite them oddly starts to break out of the cocoons and mirroring hopefully emerge as butterflies. his life. But The titular character, Bojack, since this wants to stop the vicious cycle of is Bojack, destruction that seems to follow it doesn’t photo courtesy of IMDb him; Princess Carolynn, the pink take long cat who drowns herself in work, Reining it in: This Friday, 9/14, the 5th season for his newwhich she believes is her dream, of BoJack Horseman was released to Netflix. Refound sense wants a baby that she thinks will turning characters such as Princess Caroline (Amy of control make her whole; Diane, the un- Sedaris), Mr. Peanut Butter (Paul Tompkins) and of to unravel, course beloved Todd Chavez (Aaron Paul), all make derappreciated writer, wants to a splendid appearence in the 12 episode release. partly due provide solutions for her friends’ to addiction problems all the while fighting and partly due to his inability to come to the pernicious hetero-normative standards terms with his past. He tries to balance who of society; Mr. Peanut Butter, the happy-go- he is and who he wants to be. This is true for lucky dog, finally understands his immaturi- all the main characters. All of them straddle ty and his own cycle of failed relationships, the line dividing their ideal selves and their which he wants to rectify. current selves, which again is a mixture of Of course, as it is the Bojack world, they public expectations and their own narratives. are doing this in a society gripped by buYash Chitrakar
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In terms of entertainment, if the character arcs themselves aren’t entertaining, the season has plenty of standout episodes, many following episode six, the midpoint. But episode six is the high point among all high points. It basically features Bojack’s eulogy for his mother. The setting throughout is a funeral pulpit. This 26-minute monologue is emblematic of the show writers’ brilliance. In one swift stroke, the writers show Bojack’s dysfunctional relationship with his parents, the result of that and Bojack said, “My mom died and all I got was this free churro!” stamping his view that the stranger who gave him that churro was more compassionate than his mother ever was. Bojack’s need for validation is perfectly exemplified by him forlornly remembering his mother’s last words: “I see you.” The reason “Bojack Horseman” is a masterpiece is that it not only explores the damaged psyches of the characters but also does so in a socio-politically motivated climate. Diane, for example, fights against the “malegazey” atmosphere prevalent in the movie industry, realizing that pop culture can normalize anything. She is met with bureaucracy and dogmatic attitudes of her coworkers and her boss, Flip, a self-involved writer who refuses to see the error of his ways. She does this while simultaneously trying to help Bojack deal with his self-set narrative in which he is a villain. Bojack knows he is complicit in a society that values material and lets power go
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unchecked. He knows he has left a path of destruction behind, destroying himself in the process. He blames himself, his traumatic childhood, his addictions, et cetera. He clearly is the villain. Diane offers a refreshing view: “There is no such thing as bad guys or good guys. We are all just guys who do good stuff sometimes and bad stuff sometimes, and all we can do is try to do less bad stuff and more good stuff, but you’re never going to be good because you’re not bad. So you need to stop using that as an excuse.” She ends by asking Bojack to be responsible for himself. Is this the answer needed in a society that glorifies anti-heroes and their bad actions? Perhaps. Perhaps not. Accountability is certainly good, but what does it amount to when we have internalized an attitude of forgiveness that leads back to regressive behaviors. “Bojack Horseman” offers no easy, clearly defined answers to any of the questions it asks. Even though it is inhabited by characters outside the normal, the world of Bojack mirrors ours. It makes its viewers question their ideas about the world and encourages discourse. That is what is so appealing about the series, which seems to be impossibly bettering itself every season. Rating: 5 out of 5
By Cassidy Haag
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Blake Allen’s pro dreams: Athlete feature of the week Alexandria Landwehr Washburn Review alexandria.landwehr@washburn.edu
When it comes to attending sporting events at Washburn University, there are a few programs that receive less attention than others. This week, we’re bringing attention to an athlete who competes on one of the teams who receive the least recognition: golf. Blake Allen is a junior golfer who is competing in his third season as a Bod. He attended Shawnee Mission Northwest High School and came straight to Washburn as a freshman with a scholarship, where he has found much success on the greens. Growing up in Lenexa, Kansas, Allen says his motivation to attend Washburn came from his two older siblings. Both of his brothers, Colton and Garrett, have also attended/are attending Washburn. They both were members of the Ichabod golf team. Playing other sports growing up, Allen says he found more comfort and potential in golf. Being too small to pursue football and uninterested in competing for a spotlight on the baseball field, he settled comfortably with the golfing lifestyle. Majoring in entrepreneurship and business, Allen plans to utilize his talents as long as he can. “My plan is actually to turn pro in golf, and there’s multiple ways to go about it. I could go to Canada, Europe or even South America to tour. Depending on where my game is at and how good I think I am, I’ll have to make a decision on where to go” Allen said. Although turning pro is plan A, Allen also has a plan B just in case. “If I don’t play golf, I’ve always had a weird dream to own a chain like Casey’s
[general store] and have a liquor store, gas station and car wash to start my own company. Everybody’s always going to drink, need to put gas in their cars, and want their cars to be clean. It’s smart,” Allen said. Allen says his favorite thing about Washburn is how close the whole student network is. Even if students have different majors or play different sports, they find ways to get connected. He says the strong sense of community needs to be utilized more for sporting events. “[My least favorite thing about Washburn
“Go Bods and don’t forget about the golf team.” is] the sporting events are not as hype as they are at bigger universities like KU and K-State. Even when the volleyball team plays the number one team in the country, you only expect about 40-50 students to show up and support. It would be cool to have a hype student section and I definitely feel like we can do better,” Allen said. Although having to balance school work, practices and competitions, Allen says that being a college athlete isn’t all that bad. He gives credit to his teammates, who have become family, and his family, who have become the best support system he could ask for. Not everything about being a collegiate athlete is easy, though. “When professors don’t understand, it gets a little frustrating. Our golf schedule is set up different so we play Mondays, Tuesdays and
sometimes Wednesdays. I’ve had professors ask if my coach knows how much school I miss and it’s obvious that he does but in order to have the best chance at winning, we have to take the best players to compete. We just have to work around it and need some understanding. Most [instructors] do a pretty good job at being flexible, but not all,” Allen said. Training daily is something that takes a lot of dedication. For Allen, his dreams of becoming a pro golfer motivates him to keep working hard. “Ever since I’ve gotten into the game, I’ve had one dream and that’s to compete in the PGA tour. I don’t want to ever have to stop playing this game seven days a week,” Allen said. Allen says that his family makes the drive from Lenexa to support him as much as they can. His mom, Dana, is a real estate agent, and his dad, Bret, sells mortgage loans. Garrett and Colton, Allen’s brothers, also show their support Colton is even Allen’s roommate. In his scarce free time away from school and golf, Allen really enjoys playing pool. Although not a pro, he’s improving his skills and would enjoy some good competition. He also says the coolest thing that he’s ever done is getting the opportunity to play golf in California. When his golf career comes to an end, Allen wants to find himself living in a house built in the flint hills, so he can watch the storms roll in. His ideal house would be designed by himself and include a wrap-around porch. Being involved on campus, Allen has some solid advice to give his fellow Ichabods. “Go Bods and don’t forget about the golf team,” Allen said.
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Blake Allen, junior golfer, dreams of making it in the pros after his collegiate career.
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Getting to know Davy Phillips: Coach feature of the week Seth Burdick
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When you attend a Washburn women’s soccer game, you probably notice a man coaching on the sidelines. That man is head coach Davy Phillips. Phillips spent his childhood down in Dallas, Texas. After a successful high school soccer career, he went to Baker University to continue his education and his love for the game. While attending Baker University, Phillips had quite the athletic career. He became a three-time all-conference athlete and a twotime all-region athlete during his four-year run with the Wildcats. With Phillips leading the charge, the team won two conference titles, two regional titles and made three NAIA National Tournament appearances. In 2009, Baker even awarded Phillips the honor of being on their “All Time Starting 11.” Phillips graduated from Baker with a degree in history and political science before earning a Master of Liberal Arts at Baker. After graduation, Phillips’ soccer coach received an offer to coach for California State University San Marcos’ soccer team. He asked Phillips to join him as an assistant coach for both the men’s and women’s teams. Phillips agreed and officially began his coaching career. After spending a couple of seasons coaching for San Marcos, Phillips found his way back to Baker University, only this time he was a coach. In 2008, Phillips left San Mar-
cos in order to become the associate head coach for the men’s and women’s soccer teams at Baker. Under Phillips, from the 2008-2013 seasons, the Wildcats had a combined 117-5523 record with 65 All-HAAC selections, six HAAC Player of the Year Awards, 13 NAIA All-Americans, four NSCAA All-Americans and five All-Region picks. Phillips also had two athletes win defensive players of the year and one athlete win freshman player of the year. With his impressive rap sheet as a coach, Phillips was promoted and became the head women’s soccer coach for Baker in 2014. During his first campaign as a true head coach, Baker finished the season with a 115-2 record. In 2016, Phillips led them to their second NAIA National semifinal appearance in program history. He was named the NSCAA Midwest Region Coach of the year that same year. In the end, the Baker women’s team had a 44-14-6 record under Phillips’ tenure. In 2017, Phillips left Baker to come to Washburn and become the head coach for women’s soccer. Last year, his team finished their first season in the MIAA Conference Semifinals. Although his whole life was focused on soccer, Phillips now has bigger priorities, most involving his family. He now lives in Lawrence, Kansas, with his wife, Brianne, and their daughters, Maddy and Berklee. Brianne works in Kansas City as a Director of Student Services at the
University Academy, where she is a registered therapist and licensed counselor. As for his daughters, they sure know how to make life entertaining for Phillips. “Madeline loves everything Trolls and Frozen right now, and she sings and dances all over the place,” Phillips said. “And then our youngest daughter, Berklee, is so funny. She has a curious and mischievous personality which always keeps us on our toes.” As a coach, one of the things Phillips loves to see is watching his players grow as athletes and students, before turning into young adults. “I love watching kids grow and develop, more than anything. As people, teammates, soccer players, or even just as students,” Phillips said. “It is very rewarding for me to watch them develop into young adults. Their growth is easily my favorite aspect. The immediate feedback that you get, and helping make a difference, it is just all amazing.” Coming out of college, Phillips originally wanted to be a high school teacher and coach. However, seeing how his college coaches interacted with him and his fellow athletes changed his focus to collegiate coaching. “I just knew I wanted to be around the game forever because it’s just my passion. I knew that if I couldn’t make a living out of playing soccer, I wanted to coach it,” Phillips said. It’s clear that Phillips’ adulthood hobbies do not stray too far away from the game of soccer. “Just soccer,” Phillips joked. “I am director for a youth club in Kansas City, so when I’m
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Coach Davy Phillips loves soccer and watching his players grow as athletes and people.
not here [at Washburn], I’m over there. I like all sports, anything that requires physical activity, or physical effort. Really just anything sports related whether that’s a video game or a game in real life.” After their latest victory over the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the women’s soccer team is off to a strong 3-2 start for this season. They finished off last year competing in the MIAA Conference semifinals, leaving Phillips with a goal to improve upon last season’s accomplishments. As soccer season is now in full swing, the Ichabods look to build off of their past success. They continue their season at 6 p.m. this Friday by facing off against Fort Hays State University here at home.
Sports Briefs Golf The golf team played at Northeastern State University on Sept. 17 and 18. Washburn placed fifth out of the 18 teams competing. Their next outing will be at Winona University from Sept. 24-25.
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Against the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Washburn started out the game aggressively, shooting two goals in the first seven minutes of the match. Paige Swanson scored on one of those shots, giving Washburn a 1-0 lead. The Ichabods held onto that 1-0 lead for the rest of the game to win the match. Success didn’t repeat itself when the team faced Emporia State. The Hornets defeated Washburn 3-0. The soccer team’s next match is against Fort Hays State on Sept. 21 here at WU.
The cross country team competed in the Missouri Southern State University Stampede on Sept. 15. Both teams performed fairly well. The men’s team finished eighth out of the 27 teams that were competing. The women’s team finished 12th out of the 32 teams. The next race for the cross country teams will be the Flyers Lewis Invitational on Oct. 6 in Romeoville, Illinois.
The tennis teams traveled to Wichita Falls, Texas, to take part in the Midwestern State Invitational. For the men’s team, Chase Brill and the duo of Paul Haas and Alejandro Valarezo brought home championship titles in singles and doubles, respectively. The women’s team saw several players reaching the semifinal rounds and even having the duo of Madison Lysaught and Svea Crohn reach the finals. The tennis teams will play in the ITA Central Regional starting on Sept. 28.
Football The football team played the Fort Hays State Tigers. Fort Hays was able to get ahead by two scores early in the game. Washburn hung on until the end,the Ichabods scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, they were not able to overcome the lead the Tigers had. Their next game is against the University of Central Missouri on Sept. 22.
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Volleyball team beats No. 1 team in the nation Continued from Page 1 Washburn quickly built a strong lead following a 3-0 spurt that placed the score at 1912. A final push by FHSU looked to tie up the score, but the Bods rallied, and a 5-0 run ended any chance for an FHSU victory. Libero Faith Rottinghaus and middle hitter Allison Maxwell had great games with 14 digs from Rottinghaus and 11 kills by Maxwell. This victory pushed Washburn’s volleyball team to a 13-0 record. Washburn carried the momentum of its previous match against FHSU when they returned to Lee Arena to face off against the Nebraska-Kearney Lopers. They pitted their unblemished record against UNK’s own 13-0 tally of victories. The crowd watched expectantly as both teams were introduced and exchanged salutations with each other. Those attending the game knew that both teams bore undefeated records, and it was safe to say that everyone knew what was at stake. Only one team would walk away with the win. Washburn and Nebraska-Kearney remained close to each other in the first set as the Bods gained an advantage with a 10-9 lead. They were quickly upset by a 7-2 sprint by the Lopers. Middle hitter Makayla Maxwell and opposite hitter Taylor Antonowich both buried two points apiece, tying the score at 16. A late 5-1 run gave the Bods a 22-19 lead. The Lopers weren’t ready to give up just yet and scored two more points before being defeated by a final point from Washburn, ending the set in a 25-22 win for the Bods. The Lopers came back strong in the second set with a 4-1 run that pushed them ahead of Washburn and left the Bods struggling to keep up. Washburn managed to narrow the margin to one point twice in the set but they were unable to keep pace with the Lopers who won the set 25-17. The Bods were determined to reclaim the advantage in the third set, as they built an 8-4 lead early on. An incredible 6-0 run spurred the Bods to widen the point margin with the Lopers, eventually reaching a double-digit lead with back-to-back kills from Makayla Maxwell and opposite hitter Genna Berg to
place the score at 19-9. Washburn and UNK then went back-and-forth, trading points with each other, before the Bods finished the set at 25-19 and earned a 2-1 set lead in the match. Much of the student section was on their feet during the final set, chanting and cheering the Bods on. The fourth set remained hotly contested after an early push by Washburn that ended in a tie of 8-8. Both teams had small spurts of points that kept them within a couple points of one another. The Lopers gained an advantage over the Bods as they neared the 20-point mark, until a pair of Loper attack errors and points scored by the Bods gave Washburn a slight lead of 18-17. Repetitive ties at 18, 22 and 23 forced both teams to give it their all as the set neared its end. The energy in the crowd hit its peak as both teams neared the 25-point mark. Everyone was anxious to see how the match would end. A final ace by Rottinghaus completed the set and gave the overall victory to Washburn in one of its closest and most difficult games of the season. The student section and the team erupted into cheers with the final ace, marking an end to a spectacular night of volleyball. Head Coach Chris Herron expressed his admiration for his team and their hard-won victory against UNK. “It was an intense match. The crowd was loud and the team was pumped,” Herron said. “We were well-prepared for this and our team couldn’t have performed better.” According to freshman offensive hitter Taylor Antonowich, this was one of the most exciting games of the season. The rest of the team mirrored her sentiments as they cheered and celebrated in the hall outside of Lee Arena on Saturday night. “Everybody stepped up and played their game,” Antonowich said. “We played with nothing to lose, it was an incredible game. Definitely the most exciting one of the season.” The Ichabods are scheduled to travel to St. Charles, Missouri this Friday, Sept. 21 to face off against Lindenwood University. On Saturday, Sept. 22, they will then head to Warrensburg, Missouri to compete against the University of Central Missouri.
photo by Lou Collobert
Shayla Conner setting the ball, giving her teammates the opportunity to score against the overwhelmed Tigers.
photo courtesy of Washburn Sports Information
Allison Maxwell sets up in the Ichabods match against the No. 1 ranked Lopers. Washburn would go on to defeat Nebraska-Kearney in this game.
photo by Lou Collobert
Jumping up to spike the ball, freshman offensive hitter Taylor Antonowich looks to get the Tigers off-balance with this strike.
photo by Lou Collobert
Team Captain Faith Rottinghaus, back to serve the ball, jumps to deliver a strong serve to Fort hays State in a game the Ichabods controlled for a majority of the match.
photo courtesy of Washburn Sports Information
Shayla Conner dives for the bump, preventing an opponent’s score and sending the ball up for her teammates to hit.
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