Washburn Review - Feb. 1, 2017 - Issue 16

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Immigration ban sparks resistance across nation Ryan Thompson

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for 120 days and imposing a 90-day ban on travel into the United States from seven nations Jan. 27.

This order incited protests across the nation, particularly in and near airports, in response to the detaining of passengers with valid Visas from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. One protest against the ban occurred at the Kansas City International Airport.

“We marched through the terminal and I would say there was potentially 300 or more people there,” said Octavio Rodriguez, protester in Kansas City.

Rodriguez, originally from Mexico, moved to the United States in the 1990s.

“As an immigrant myself, I am opposed to the ban,” Rodriguez said. “Essentially, what it boils down to, is Trump wanting to ban people based on religion, which is illegal. He also considers banning people from the countries that had a part in 9/11, but the countries that actually did have a part in that don’t have a ban in place. The countries he hasn’t banned, are countries he has business ties to.”

Rodriguez believes protesting serves a valuable purpose in society.

“We are exercising our right to come together with our freedom of speech,” Rodriguez said. “It’s important to highlight issues that most people are not actually aware of. Some people might not be aware that protests like these are important.

You might ask what is going on

if you see the protest. It raises awareness.”

However, for Rodriguez it is about more than just awareness.

“We just want to assure people that people in Kansas City are in solidarity with the Muslim community and the rest of the world,” Rodriguez said.

Sally Yates, former active attorney general, refused to defend the executive order, as she did not consider the order lawful.

In response, Trump replaced Yates with Dana Boente, federal prosecutor. Boente took office as acting attorney general Jan. 30 and upheld Trump’s order.

Sens. Patrick Roberts, R-Kan., and Jerry Moran, R-Kan., both agree U.S. immigration policy needs reform and approve of stronger vetting procedures.

However, they voiced concerns regarding the potential impact the executive order may have on the rights of legal immigrants. They also believe Trump should work with congress and relevant government agencies when making major decisions on a national security policy.

Jerry Farley, president of Washburn University, provided a statement to the Washburn community regarding the ban Jan. 30.

In this statement, Farley expressed solidarity with the university’s sizable international student body. He stressed the value of the mutually beneficial insights provided by interaction between local and international students.

There are currently no students from the seven banned countries attending Washburn.

However, Farley concluded with a reassurance that Washburn will continue to monitor the situation and support any students

concerned by the order.

E r a s m o Nunez, freshman English education major, voiced concerns at the potential reaction from the international community.

“I imagine that if other nations decide to take action against it that it could lead to very horrendous treaties and that stuff could happen,” Nunez said.

“Right now we’re the only country pushing the buttons but if another nation decides to push buttons back then something could happen.”

Caitlyn Fuller, freshman marketing and management major, feels torn on the isPhoto courtesy of Octavio Rodriguez sue.

Held Up: Protesters at Kansas City International Airport carrying signs representing the Demo“Well, I feel cratic Socialists of America.

Hundreds of protesters marched through the airport terminal against like the way the media al- police enforcement and other opposition. ways portrays stuff just blows stuff out of pro- not believe Trump signed this fice and if we don’t stick behind our president, then we really portion,” Fuller said. “With that order as an act of prejudice.

“Every president has had to don’t have anything.” being said, I feel like it definitego through hard times and make ly isn’t the best thing that could have happened, but based on the tough decisions and everyone’s history of that area... he proba- going to have an opinion on Ryan Thompson, john.thompbly thinks that’s what would be that, but it’s not made out of son2@washburn.edu, is a best for the time being at least.” spite,” Fuller said. “That’s just At the very least, Fuller does his beliefs. We voted him in of- senior English major.

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Briefs Lincoln lecture open to public Don Doyle McCausland, professor of pistory at the University of South Carolina, will lecture on the international repercussions of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination 7 p.m. Feb. 1, in the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center.

Doyle authored “The Cause of All Nations: An International History of the Civil War,” a well-regarded book on the Gettysburg Address.

Doyle also wrote other books on American history, such as “Faulkner’s County” and “New Men, New Cities, New South.”

This lecture, named “Viva Lincoln! The World Responds to Lincoln’s Assassination,” is the Lincoln Harman Lecture 2017. Lincoln Harman Lecture is named after President Lincoln and Jerome Harman, who created the lecture fund.

It is a lecture series dedicated to encouraging interest in the life and ideals of Lincoln.

public and there will be time for audience members to ask questions.

Wise is known nationally for his efforts in social justice and the civil rights movement.

He is an advocate, author, educator and speaker. Wise has spoken across the country at various college and high school campuses, answers for academic conferences and community groups over the past 20 year.

Step Show makes an appearance Wa s h b u r n University will host its first step show 7 to 9 p.m.

Feb. 3 in White Concert Hall.

The event is free to Washburn students.

Guests who are not enrolled as students will be required to pay $5.

Forge, an organization for young professionals, sponsors the event. Various multicultural Greek letter organizations from Kansas State University, Kansas University, Northwest Missouri State and the University of Nebraska Kearney will perform in the step show. The Topeka High Step Team and Drumline will also be featured in the show.

Tim Wise speaks First Generation on social justice Mentoring Social The Washburn University of University Diversity and Inclusion will present “Community Conversation on Race & Social Justice with Tim Wise” 3:30 p.m. Feb. 10 in White Concert Hall.

The event is open to the

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The First Generation Mentoring Program will be hosting a social noon Feb. 3 in Mabee 206B. The program aims to offer guidance for first-generation students. The social is meant to answer questions about the

Photo by Ryan Thompson

Guitarists after class: Students and instructor of MU 111 resting their fingers after class. In this class, Brent Ferguson, adjunct instructor for the music department, teaches aspiring guitarists the basics of the instrument.

Although the class is named “Guitar for Beginners,” Ferguson also uses this class to teach self-taught musicians music theory and help them indentify bad habits.

program, welcome new members and help with involvement.

Any and all students who identify as first-generation college students are encouraged to attend.

Refreshments will be served at the event.

Camp War Eagle Provides Jobs Feb. 7 at the Memorial Union Camp War Eagle will be tabling to promote its new openings for photographers and videographers.

The camp will provide a room and food to its hires.

Jobs will be discussed and outlined with their visit.

Developing Study Abroad Programs

university 2 p.m. Feb. 8 in the Boswell Room of the Memorial Union.

The workshop will focus around those interested in starting Study Abroad Program Development. The information needed to get through the proposal process will be given, as well as a copy of the Study Abroad Program Development Guide.

First time program leaders are encouraged to attend.

The Center for Teaching Excellence and Learning will be offering a workshop for professors and staff of the

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Entrepreneurship competition offers $75,000 Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge provides development, business ideas

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Connor England, a senior economics and entrepreneurship major, announced his entry on Jan. 22 into the Spring 2017 Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge, which will be on April 17 at Kansas State University.

England, who has won previous competitions, including Washburn School of Business’ Elevator Pitch and Business Plan competitions, has already begun work on his submission for the upcoming challenge.

England said he is thankful for the entrepreneurship program at Washburn, which he believes helped him reach the point of competing statewide.

He noted the program places a focus on learning venture creation, and he believes the competitions the School of Business offers help.

“One of the most useful things about the entrepreneurship program here is its wealth of opportunities to do more than just learn,” England said.

“You’ve got the chance to practice. Washburn has created and provided us with several different competitive opportunities, in

where we can do things such as develop business ideas into fully formed plans for execution. I’ve been fortunate enough to enter in and win every one of Washburn’s business competitions, and I know that the things I’ve learned from the experience will be invaluable in the future.”

England then followed up by discussing the upcoming challenge.

“One of the last competitions that I would like to enter into is the Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge,” England said. “Every major high school and college in the state has the opportunity to compete. In the university division, there’s $75,000 at stake.”

England believes his experience and success in the previous competitions has made him well-prepared for the statewide competition.

“Just with my past on the competitive circuit, I think that I’ve learned enough to really connect with an audience, and to know enough about how to plan and start a business, that I think we’ve really got a shot. We hope to continue our success through those mediums, but having the chance to really try it out is

what’s so important.”

Kennedy White, a Washburn School of Business graduate, was England’s business partner in the International Business Plan Competition, and the founder of the business “D18” (now “SmartSave”) which took the team to their championship.

White complemented England for his work on their previous entry together.

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One of the most useful things about the entrepreneurship program here is its wealth of opportunities to do more than just learn.

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“Connor helped create a new vision for my business,” White said. “The work he put into the business plan was far beyond the level of effort I would expect from anyone. He brings such a unique perspective to everything he puts his effort into. Connor seems to have a desire to help

others reach their dreams.”

While reflecting on his experience in the School of Business, England detailed how his academic career unexpectedly led him to business at Washburn.

Connor said that it wasn’t actually his first choice, back when he began classes on campus while a senior in high school.

“I started taking classes in political science as a high school senior, one thing led to another and I split that out to its component parts,” England said. “As a freshman, I was a double-major in economics and communication, the two pieces that I felt most accurately constituted poli-sci. I ended up dropping communication so I could focus more on economics.”

England’s interest in trade and finances through his major led him to sample some business courses.

“I took a BU 101 class with Karl Klein, and a business planning class with Rick LeJuerrne, and the combination of those two helped me understand how using a for-profit business model can make a significant impact,” England said. “You can tactfully solve incredibly big problems and move the world

through the structure of business. I very quickly transitioned into the new entrepreneurship major to complement my economics major, and since then the mindsets that I’ve been able to pick up from those have proven to be invaluable in just about everything that I do.”

England also gave a message to those who are considering pursuing entrepreneurship.

“For all business students that may want to start their own business at some point, just try it out,” England said. “These competitions are free to enter.

You have nothing to lose and everything to gain, and more often than not it could be the start of something incredible.”

The deadline for filing intent to compete in the Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge is March 1.

Those interested in competing should visit www.ksechallenge. com for more information.

Mark Feuerborn, mark.feuerborn@washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.

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Phone apps an addition to the student arsenal Charles Rankin

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Looking around campus, you will no doubt see dozens of students staring down at phones, using various applications to make their college lives easier. Or just looking at funny pictures their friends posted on Snapchat.

Students use apps for various reasons and for various purposes. Some apps can benefit their lives academically, such as Ellucian Go, an app designed for colleges and universities, including Washburn.

According to Washburn’s mobile app page Ellucian Go combines many services such as D2L, grades, university news and even athletic information into one convenient app for iOS, Android and Amazon Fire devices.

Many students use this app to keep track of their classes and coursework including Allan Williford, a junior mass media student.

“It helps me keep track of when I class,” Williford said.

“Especially for the first few weeks of the semester.”

Other apps combine both educational and entertainment abilities. YouTube is a popular website that has also thrived as a mobile app. Many students use it daily to find a break from the busy work of school to watch things such as music videos, vlogs and yes even the occasional cat video.

Some students and faculty, however have educational use for YouTube. Josh Thompson, a student at Washburn University and an instructor at Washburn Tech is one such person.

“There are a lot of channels on YouTube that I can point tech students to to help them find solutions,” Thompson said. “Many of the major HVAC companies even have apps that will help to diagnose issues with units.”

Emily Smyth, a senior psychology student also uses YouTube for educational purposes, while also enjoying the entertainment aspect of the app too.

“There are many apps that you can find entertainment and some that help with your education,” Smyth said. “YouTube has a good combination of both and is more helpful than other apps because of that.”

Most students, however use apps solely for entertainment and socializing. Apps like Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat are the most prevalent for social media. Nearly every student has Facebook and opens it at least once a day.

Additionally, every student has some kind of streaming music app that they use on a regular basis. Spotify and Pandora are ones most often mentioned. Students use these apps regularly while working, reading or studying.

“I use Spotify and Pandora for personal use,” Josh

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Thompson said. “The playlists on Spotify are nice if you know what you’re looking for.”

The Spotify app itself doesn’t cost anything but the premium service does have a monthly cost of $5 for college students. For this reason, some people do not use the app. One feature of Spotify is that you can create playlists by choosing songs you enjoy and make them public to share with others. You can also listen to full albums and download music for offline play if you use the premium service.

Pandora, on the other hand, is free to use, with ads that will play every few songs. It also is unique in that it caters songs based on your interests.

This feature is useful for people who want to stream continuously and have a variety of music.

Another important app to have is email. Students have to stay on top of the many emails that their professors and bosses send. It can also be useful to know information that the university sends periodically.

“I’m checking my Outlook constantly,” said Bekah Wolgast, senior education major and current student teacher.

Abby Stewart, senior English major, agrees.

“It seems like the notifications for my Washburn email are always going off,” Stewart said.

There are also plenty of apps that help people study and take

notes. One such app is Evernote, which allows notes to be shared across multiple platforms such as a phone app, a computer or tablet. It is very simple to set up an account, just download the app on your phone or tablet or go to evernote.com and set up a free basic account.

Google Drive is another essential app for students. It is a cloud based file storage service. Students can upload documents such as papers, spreadsheets and even pdfs and they can access them anywhere they can access their Google or Gmail account.

Truly though, every person is different when it comes to

Charles Rankin, charles. rankin@washburn.edu, is a junior mass media student.

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Hot topics stemming from the transgender community include health insurance coverage of gender reassignment surgery, calling it an “unnecessary procedure,” the frequency of murders of transgender women of color, bathroom rights in public settings and overall acceptance of the transgender community.

From these past issues, some good has come to the forefront.

The Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of America announced Jan. 30 that they will allow young transgender boys to finally be a part of the organization. This comes after years of marginalizing the LGBTQA+ community.

The Boy Scouts of America lifted their ban on gay leaders and employees in 2015, shortly after the nationwide legalization of same sex marriage. Boy Scouts who identify as gay or bisexual have been allowed to join the organization since January of 2014.

This ruling within the Boy Scouts of America comes after an eight-year-old transgender boy, Joe Maldonado, was expelled from the Cub Scouts in December of 2016, after leaders found out that Joe was born female.

The Girl Scouts of America have announced on their website that they do not take a stance on the issue, but have always welcomed all members regardless of gender-identity or orientation.

While some transgender issues are being solved, more are still on the rise.

After the election of Presi-

dent Donald Trump, some states have begun to see an influx of transgender persons wishing to legally change their gender identification.

However, the ruling on this change varies from state-tostate, some allowing the legal change to occur with only a physician’s note, but others only allowing the change to occur after gender reassignment surgery has been performed on the individual.

In the state of Kansas, in order for someone to legally change their gender on their birth certificate, their Healthcare provider or insurance company, must certify the change.

This influx is occurring because LGBTQA+ persons are worried that President Trump will not protect their overall rights.

As these transgender issues continue to stay relevant in our government and society, it is important for those of us who are allies to stand with transgender persons. We, as young college students, have a responsibility to stand up for those who are unable to stand up for themselves.

As a campus, we should welcome diversity in all of its many forms. After all, we as a nation are diverse and were built to uphold the unalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness that were mentioned in the Declaration of Independence regardless of our differences.

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The recent Wo m e n ’s Marches across the United States since the inauguration of our 45th President started a conversation about what it means to be a woman in America and what it means to be a feminist.

Feminist is still a word that scares many people. This article is for those who cringe at hearing the word.

Feminism is the notion of total equality among men and women, in addition to other genders that may not fall under these two categories. Feminism is not the notion that women should be above men.

That is misandry, the opposite of misogyny. Misandry is just as bad as misogyny.

Feminist equality comes on many fronts: Political: Out of 100 Senate seats in the 114th Senate, only 20 are held by women. This does not accurately represent the population of the United States, approximately half of which is female.

Economic: The Institute for Women’s Policy Research did a study in 2015 finding that female full-time workers made only 80 cents for every dollar that a male worker made for the same job.

Sexual: Many other sub-topics can fall under this one, including gay rights, repro-

ductive rights and sexual freedom. Included in this category would be awareness of sexual assault and sexual violence.

According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), one in five women and one in ten men will experience some form of sexual assault in their lives.

Racial: Feminists believe not only in gender equality, but also total racial equality.

The term “white feminism” has been coined within the past few years to address the issue of disproportionate focus placed on the struggles of well-off white women and the failure to recognize or address oppression that is faced by women of color by some feminists.

Religious: Feminists also believe in freedom of religion.

People should pray to whoever they want or not pray at all.

That is not a choice for anyone else to make.

Social and outward appearances: A lot of people believe that all feminists are women who don’t shave and refuse to wear makeup or dresses.

While some feminists may fall into these categories, there is truly no “face” of how a feminist should look.

Another important thing to remember is that feminism should be, in no way, a threat to men.

Ali Dade, alexis.dade@washburn.edu, is a junior English major.

Washburn Campus Police Report The Washburn Review’s crime report coverage follows crime trends on a week-to-week basis.

This chart accounts for crime from Jan. 24 to Jan. 31.

Of 8 recorded crimes:

January 24 11:25 - Motor vehicle accident: hit and run.

Parking Lot 9.

Report taken, photos taken: investigation continues

January 29 14:22 - Criminal damage to property: bus stop shelter.

On campus location.

Report taken: investigation continues.

January 28 02:14 - Information report: alcohol violation.

Washburn Village.

Report taken: alcohol seized and destroyed, referred to the Associate Vice President for Student Life.

January 30 15:06 - Theft: laptop computer.

Washburn Institute of Tech.

Report taken: investigation continues.

Alcohol Violations - 38% Assault - 0% Burglary (Building) - 0% Burglary (Vehicle) - 0% Criminal Damage - 25% Domestic Violence - 0% Drug Arrests - 0% Harassment - 0% Sex Offense - 0% Theft (Auto) - 0% Traffic Accidents - 13% Theft - 25%

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Cooking with Carney: Peanut ‘Visions of Right’ Butter Banana Oatmeal Mug urges tolerance Andrew Shermoen

Carney Ziegler

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Two of my New Year’s Resolutions were fairly typical: eat healthier and exercise more. The problem is that healthy foods can be more expensive, challenging to make and often sacrifice flavor.

Carving out time to exercise each day leaves me less time for school, work and friends.

While important to my overall health, these resolutions can be hard to implement.

My solution is one of my new and all-time favorite breakfast recipes: Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal in a Mug. It requires minimal ingredients, most of which you will already have in your pantry. It’s packed with fiber, potassium and protein, helping you build muscle, burn fat and stay energized throughout your day. This three minute recipe has made my breakfast and snacking routine head and shoulders better. I can cook my own meal with minimal effort, instead of having to swing through a drive-thru or skip breakfast altogether. It’s something quick and delicious I can make before an early morning class or workout and still feel full until lunch time.

Feel free to top the finished recipe with pecans, walnuts or almond slivers for extra crunch and protein. If you’re wanting to make it healthier still, omit the honey, since the banana gives it a natural sweetness, and use natural peanut butter for less preservatives and fat.

Almond milk, too, is optional, but is your healthiest option

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana • 1-2 tablespoons peanut butter • 1 half cup instant oats • 2 tablespoons almond milk • Cinnamon

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A-peel-ing Breakfast: Bananas, honey and a generous amount of cinnamon make this speedy breakfast option satisfyingly sweet. Prepare and seal multiple batches in Tupperware to store it in your refrigerator to pre-plan your breakfasts throughout the week. alongside soy milk or coconut milk.

If you have some ripe bananas lying on your counter, use them on this oatmeal because you will not regret it. If you are into thicker oatmeal, simply use less milk or microwave longer than the recipe calls for.

• Honey

Directions:

1. Cut banana in half. Mash one half with a spoon in the mug and cut remaining half into slices. Set slices off to the side.

2. Pour oats and milk into the mug and stir until

Alternatively, if you prefer your oatmeal a little less dry, add an extra splash of milk before or after microwaving.

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3. Microwave mug mixture for 1-2 minutes.

4. Remove from microwave and stir in peanut butter. Stir in additional milk if desired.

5. Top with cinnamon and a drizzle honey.

Local playwright Marcia Cebulska was highlighted in the Ad Astra Theater Ensemble’s recent production of “Visions of Right.” The play was performed on the evening of Jan 26 at the Andrew J and Georgia Neese Gray Theater to a large audience of students, faculty members and other community members interested in the play’s message.

The play tells the story of Christina Romanek (Jessica Hope), a photographer whose avant-garde style was picking up steam in New York before a tragedy found her running back to her hometown of Topeka. There she opens up a new gallery, but is smeared by the Reverend Noah Jones (Scott L. Kickhaffer) whose fundamentalist views and rhetoric directly oppose her. Christina continues to run from her problems and Jones before finally learning that the only way to heal is to confront her tormentor.

“Visions of Right” is heavily inspired by the Westboro Baptist Church and its activity in Topeka and nationwide. Noah Jones’ rhetoric and penchant for protesting local art installations with homophobic, anti-Semitic and extremist signs directly parallels the activity of the WBC. Cebulska’s motivations in writing the play were to encourage people to fight back against hatred and to use art to help the world grow.

“Today, our headlines are filled with more and more incidents of hate speech. We can respond by answering violence with more violence or, we can respond with a little help from our friends, with acts of creativity and humor, unity and light.”

The director of the performance, Darren Canady, specifically said that he finds the events of the 2016 election

have a profound level of impact on his interpretation of the show. “I don’t think that [the 2016 election] fundamentally changed who these characters were. I think it reminded me that the artists always go first.”

The theme of using art to fight against hatred is very noticeable in the play. Not only is the play created with the intention of fighting back against the loud opinions of the Westboro Baptist Church, but its resurrection has found it also communicating to people the need to go out and make a difference.

Cebulska herself continually urged people to go out and make art, “I urge you to go out and create the world you want to live in,” she said.

The play finds Romanek creating her own world using her skills as a photographer. When she finally confronts Jones, she realizes that his bombastic attitude and penchant for performance art is based around his own narcissism. He urges her to take photos of him and, during this, she realizes that Jones is not some disgusting villain, but that he’s a deeply flawed human just like her.

The photos she takes of Jones are used for a very special gallery in New York. One that pairs his photos and his signs with same-sex couples unabashedly kissing.

As the play ends, images of the hateful signs of the WBC pass by images of couples passionately in love.

Cebulska’s work has traveled all over the country and occasionally the world. The Washburn Theatre’s next production is “The Vagina Monologues” which will start at 7:30 p.m. and run from Feb 2-4. All proceeds for the show will benefit STARS to help stop human trafficking.

Andrew Shermoen, andrew. shermoen@washburn.edu, is a senior secondary English education major.

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New gallery ‘Faces of Change’ humanizes inmates Andrew Shermoen

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“Faces of Change” was introduced Jan. 18 to the Mulvane Art Gallery and the installation features a series of provocative, black and white photographs of inmates who are participating in a program called “Reaching Out From Within.”

The program was started by activist SuEllen Fried and is currently being implemented inside every Kansas Correctional Facility for men and women.

The mission statement of the program is to help inmates understand the “roots of violence in their lives,” writes Jeff Bremser, a spokesperson for “Reaching Out From Within.” Men and women who have participated in the program have had huge changes in their behavior and “rates of recidivism for participants show a huge drop,” reports Bremser. Inmates attend group meetings and reflect on past traumas, question their destructive patterns and respect all members of the group.

Nick Vedros teamed up with Fried and arts patron Bebe Kemper to create “Faces of Change,” which documents the way these inmates have changed during their time in “Reaching Out From Within.” Vedros graduated from the University of Missouri Journalism School and is known

for taking an infamous photograph of Gerald Ford during the ’76 Republican National Convention. He describes his work as “putting 4 sides around an idea.” He has also worked with Apple, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Sony. He is one of the original members of the prestigious and exclusive Canon Explorers of Light organization.

His newest piece captures the vulnerability of men and women who have worked hard with perseverance. Amongst his portraits, Vedros has also placed images of high walls covered in barbed wire and guards in towers scanning the ground of the prison for anomalies. The pictures capture the reality of the lives these men and women are a part of and the pictures of them highlight the progress they’ve made.

“Cornelius” captures a young African-American wearing a beanie and sporting a light goatee.

He looks out beyond the camera lens. What he sees we do not know, but he certainly appears as though he’s looking to his future and he’s longing for his release so he can show people how much progress he has made during his time with “Reaching Out From Within.” Underneath his bright and smiling face, hangs a quote from him, “Controlling my anger opened my

eyes. I see a better man.”

A young hooded woman with a smirk of determination looks proudly at the camera. Melanie is her name and the quote below her captures a universal truth that everyone could learn from, “I’ve made mistakes, but you can’t let mistakes define who you are.”

Among Melanie and Cornelius, other faces gather, ready to share their knowledge. These moments capture people who have made great strides to better their lives and the inspiration garnered from the photos is palpable. The gallery has been received warmly by “Reaching Out From Within.” “ ‘Faces of Change’ is a powerful testament to the endurance of the human spirit. It’s real immediate, haunting, riveting,” Bremser writes. “Given a change, humanity will find a way. The courage and hope of people, who by all rights should have none, shine through in every image, every word.”

“Faces of Change” will be available for viewing until April 1 at Mulvane Art Gallery. There will be a brown bag lunch conversation about the exhibition held at noon Feb. 24.

Andrew Shermoen, andrew. shermoen@washburn.edu, is a senior English education major.

Photo courtesy by Nick Vedros

Unity: This piece titled “Daryan” is one of the many inmates whose portraits appear in the new exhibition of “Faces of Change.” The quote under his name captures his new sense of peace he has found: “We believe in the importance of caring and humanity.”

Photo courtesy of Nick Vedros

Assuring: “Care, forgive, contribute and be the dawn that ends the dark night.,” reads the quote underneath this photo titled “Damian.” The quote highlights the positivite change done by “Reaching Out From Within.”

Comedy play ‘Flaming Idiots’ lacks originality, wit Ali Dade

WASHBURN REVIEW

“Flaming Idiots” is Topeka Civic Theatre’s current running production. It coins itself as a “contemporary farce,” which is clear through the play’s use of buffoonery and constant horseplay that the show offers.

The show, written by Tom Rooney, centers around two business partners and former post office workers, Carl (Austen Hanley) and Phil (Matt Briden) who, upon opening a restaurant, realize their customer-flow is not as steady as they were hoping for. Their solution to this problem is to stage a murder in the restaurant, taking inspiration from a rival diner across town that has been crowded since a notorious mobster was shot there years ago.

The story line is a unique one that presents many opportunities for comedy. The biggest laughs from the audience came from the physical comedy that was ever-so-present in the show.

Physical comedy is an aspect

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Eccentric Ensemble: The “Flaming Idiots” cast hamming it up post-performance. The play is known for its unique mix of slapstick physical comedy and irreverant stereotypes.

of acting in the theatre that not everyone can master and deliver with as much expertise as the cast of “Flaming Idiots” did.

However not every aspect of the show was received as well as the physical comedy.

While the actors and actresses did a great job of portraying what they were given to work with, the characters that were

written into the show seemed far too common and stereotyped. There was not a character present in the show that I felt was unique or that I had never seen before in any other stage production.

While the physical humor left the audience cackling, some of the jokes that were delivered fell flat and some even felt po-

tentially offensive. One of these jokes occurred between Carl and Phil, centering around Bernadette (Alisha Bolz), the deaf head-chef of the restaurant, insinuating that they originally weren’t going to hire her due to her disability and the fact that she was a woman.

The aforementioned stereotyped characters were another

source of concern and offense throughout the show. Ernesto (Devan R. Garcia) was a foreigner, posed as “Norwegian,” even though he was clearly of Hispanic descent. An offensive portrayal was Ernesto, a character with a thick accent that was joked about through the entirety of the show, and he was portrayed as the ring-leader of a supposed money-laundering scheme.

Topeka Civic Theatre did a great job with the casting of the roles and with the technical aspects. The show will be playing at 8 p.m. (with an optional dinner add-on) on Fridays and Saturdays through February 11, with Thursday evening showings at 7 p.m. On February 2 and 9, and a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee (with an optional brunch) February 5. Tickets are $25, or $20 for students.

Ali Dade, alexis.dade@washburn.edu, is a junior English major.

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Baseball looks to taking next step in 2017 season

Chase Coble

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Last season, the Ichabod baseball team fell just short of their goal of making it to NCAA Regionals. Boasting the nation’s third-toughest schedule in 2016, with a record of 34-20, the team was left hanging on selection day.

“Frankly I felt like we probably should’ve been in, but you know, I wasn’t on that committee,” said head coach Harley Douglas. “With those returning guys, that’s every bit of what they’ve thought about since the day we got left out.

That’s been what’s driving those guys. That’s a hungry team. We like that.”

With 15 highly motivated seniors on the roster for the

upcoming season, the Ichabods have a very realistic opportunity to reach their goal of making the NCAA Regional Tournament for the first time in school history. They will have to navigate a difficult MIAA schedule, which includes a finishing stretch which has the ‘bods on the road for 13 of their last 14 games, closing with three games against Central Missouri in Warrensburg.

The Ichabods will no doubt lean on their experienced players to guide the team through the long season. Of the many players coming back for the 2017 season, three earned preseason awards. Nick Silva, a senior right handed pitcher, is a preseason NCAA Central Region All-American. Senior shortstop Riley Krane was put

on the Players to Watch list and outfielder Curtis Whitten made the Newcomers to Watch list.

Silva, the MIAA Pitcher of the Year who was 9-0 with a 2.64 ERA in 14 starts in 2016, leads a pitching staff that has potential to be a force for the Ichabods in 2017. Three other seniors, Maustin Otterstatter, Jaren Kutzke and Lance Barkley, are joining Silva. All three are highly regarded by their coaching staff.

“We’ve got a lot of good arms,” said Shawn Joy, pitching coach. “They’ve been working really hard and have a chance to be a really good pitching staff.”

While the pitchers look to keep the opponents scoring down, Krane looks to help

provide the offense for the Ichabods. Krane comes off an All-MIAA season last year in which he played in every game, hitting .321 with 75 hits and 50 RBI’s. He will be a key part of an offense that emphasizes getting on base and aggressively attacking the base paths. According to Douglas, speed has always been his emphasis at Washburn, and this season will be no different.

“It’s not a secret, everybody knows that we want to run and be as athletic as possible,” Douglas said. “We always put guys in motion, we always try to take extra bases, we really work hard with that. We go through our base running stuff every day and that’s something that these guys really take pride in.”

The Ichabods will start their season on Feb. 2 with a trip south. The team’s first four games will be at the Quik Trip Classic in Grand Prairie, Texas, where they will take on Newman, Oklahoma Christian, Southern Arkansas, and East Central University over the course of three days. This team’s talent and experience, coupled with Coach Douglas’ aggressive offensive philosophy, sets up a season that provides an opportunity for the Ichabods to take that next step forward, and propel themselves for the first time into a coveted NCAA Regional appearance.

Chase Coble, chase.coble@ washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.

Track and field starts the new year with new records Washburn relaunched both track and field, and cross country in August of 2015. Ichabods went to take on Pittsburg State on Dec.10, 2016, setting 18 personal bests and seven school records. Two students, Kevin Norville and Zach Skimbo, qualified provisionally for the National Indoor Championships in their second meet.

Photos courtesy of WuSports

(left) Ready Set: Tanner Hockenbury finishes his final lap to complete the mile around Pittsburg State’s track. (above) Slide: Kevin Norville wins the triple jump at the UCM Invitational. He set a school-record at 14.52m. (right) Full Boar: Zach Bradley jumps 60 meter hurdles.

2016 football scores boast excellence in MIAA

Antony Furse

WASHBURN REVIEW

The athletic accomplishments achieved by Washburn’s sport teams so far this year are nothing short of incredible, and the football team is no exception to this.

The team, led by head coach Craig Schurig, had many notable achievements and recognitions this season.

Perhaps the first achievement would be the Ichabod’s winning season. The football

team boasted a 7-5 record overall, with a 7-4 conference record. Their seven wins includes a nail-biting 16-13 victory on homecoming day over the Missouri Western State University Griffons.

Following their regular season play, the Ichabods got an opportunity to compete in the post-season. The team also played in the Mineral Water Bowl in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.

The Mineral Bowl had its start over 60 years ago as a

post-season matchup of two high school teams before transitioning to a small collegiate bowl.

The Ichabods appeared in the bowl Dec. 3 to represent the MIAA where they faced the Bemidji State Beavers in a 36-23 game. This was their first bowl appearance since the 2004 season.

A few individual Ichabods received honorable notoriety this season. Among these are Cody Heiman, Michael Miller and Perry Schmiedeler.

Heiman, senior linebacker, was chosen as a member of the Don Hansen Football NCAA Division II All-Regional team as a second team selection. He also was selected to play in the 2017 College Gridiron Showcase game that took place in Bedford, Texas.

Michael Miller, senior offensive lineman, was also selected to play in the showcase game.

Perry Schmiedeler, sophomore placekicker/punter received the honor of making the Don Hansen Football NCAA Divi-

sion II All-Regional team as a third team kicker.

The 2016 season for the Ichabods football team was filled with victories, a few losses, and great team and individual achievements.

As they prepare for the next season ahead, we will wait and see what the 2017 Ichabods football season will bring.

Antony Furse, antony.furse@ washburn.edu, is a sophomore nursing major.

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WU basketball star carries out family legacy Jessica Knieff

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Brady Skeens stands out as a record-setting basketball player for Washburn University, following in the footsteps of his mother.

The 6-foot-7 forward led the Ichabods with 20 points in a win against Pittsburg State on Jan. 23, 2017, and recorded three blocks to break his own single-season blocks record (64) just 18 games into the season.

Skeens, a 20-year-old junior from Lenexa, joined the Ichabods his freshman year and has been breaking records ever since. Among the “Career All-Time Rankings” found on wusports.com, Skeens currently ranks first in field goal percentage, defensive rebound average and blocked shots.

But he’s not the only Skeens in the school record books.

Brady’s mother, Joy Skeens, also has a prominent place in WU basketball history.

Inducted into the Washburn Athletics Hall of Fame in 2012, Joy finished her career as the Lady Blues’ all-time leading scorer and rebounder.

Brady says that his mother’s involvement in basketball influenced his decision to attend her alma mater.

“It’s the same (down home feeling) environment as when I was here,” Joy said.

The key to Joy’s success was then head coach Patty Dick, the coaching staff and the family-like support they gave her.

“They were my family away from home,” Joy said.

Brady echoed this as he credited his success to the coaches, teammates, students and faculty that create the Washburn community.

“The soonest we could get him in, that’s when we started,” said Joy. Playing basketball since he was 4 years old, Brady has spent most of his life working to get where he is today.

“I’m just trying to beat all her records,” Brady said, while sharing a smile with his mom.

Joy insisted that Brady has already outranked her academically and athletically.

Brady is currently pursuing a degree in business administration and plans to keep his options open for opportunities

Photo by Jessica Knieff

Bold Shot: Brady Skeens shoots a free throw Jan. 23 at a home game against Pittsburg State.

Skeens led the Ichabods to win by 20 points against their opponents. beyond graduation.

Brady says that although he had other options when choosing where to go to college,

Falcons and Patriots Prepare to Face Off Bryan Grabuskus

WASHBURN REVIEW

The Atlanta Falcons will face off against the New England Patriots.

The Atlanta Falcons have an offense for the ages. Matt Ryan has had a stellar season, posting a 38:7 touchdown to interception ratio with a passer rating of 117.1. He threw for 4,944 yards, only trailing Drew Brees in that category, and completed nearly 70% of his passes. Ryan is easily a top candidate for the MVP award and he is not the only weapon the Falcons have on offense.

Julio Jones finished the year with 1,409 receiving yards, good for second in the league.

Julio Jones brings the skill and athleticism of Antonio Brown and Odell Beckham and adds in his 6’3” frame to become an unstoppable force at wide receiver. However, he too is not alone in this offense.

In fact, the Falcons set an NFL record this season by having 13 different players score a touchdown. Two of those players were the Falcons running backs, Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman.

Freeman and Coleman combined for over 1,500 yards rushing and 800 yards receiving, scoring 24 touchdowns in total.

The Falcons offense is one of the most dynamic and dangerous groups ever entering the Super Bowl. Their defense is a different story. While it has been improving throughout the last half of the season, it is still the weak link in their team.

Despite this, the Falcons X-factor in this game could be Vic Beasley, who led the league in sacks, with 15.5, while also forcing six fumbles. He is a wrecking ball on that side of the ball and Tom Brady and company will have to be aware of him.

The Patriots have a record of their this year. They went to their sixth straight AFC Championship last week and this will be their ninth appearance in the Super Bowl, also good for the highest of any team.

Tom Brady has matched Matt Ryan’s display of excellence, posting a 28-2 touchdown to interception ratio and thrown for 3,554 yards despite missing his first four games.

The Patriots don’t quite have the superstar players outside of their quarterback that the Falcons do, but they have weapons in the form of receivers Julian Edelman and Chris Hogan and running backs LeGarrette Blount and Dion Lewis.

Their offense doesn’t match up with the Falcons, but the Patriots own a much better defense. Dont’a Hightower leads a defense that allowed the fewest points of any team.

The only criticism skeptics have is the strength of the opponents that they have held to these low totals, but they did limit Antonio Brown and Ben Roethlisberger in the AFC Championship. They will be put to the test against Atlanta.

This game should feature two MVPs dueling while the young defenses attempt to stop the other team’s offense.

However it ends, it should be a spectacle to watch. It may even be better than whatever Doritos or Pepsi gives us in the breaks.

Bryan Grabuskus, bryan. grabuskus@washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.

WU ended up being the right choice. He says it has provided him with the outstanding coaches and teammates that have

helped him achieve success.

Jessica Knieff, jessica.knieff@ washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.

Briefs Men’s B-Ball vs. Lopers, hoping to redeem

Women’s B-Ball face off Kearney on home turf

7:30 p.m. Feb 2 men’s basketball will play against the Lopers from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

The last time these two teams met each other, the Lopers were the ones to attain victory. Both teams are sitting at records of 14-6.

The Ichabods are coming off of a road loss, and the Lopers are on a two game winning streak.

With the previous matchup between these two and recent games for both looking to serve in Nebraska’s favor, Washburn can look at the location of this game optimistically.

The Lopers are 2-3 away from home and Washburn is 6-2 at home, so both teams seem to have advantages going into this contest. It should be a close and exciting game.

At 5:30 p.m. Feb 2, the University of Nebraska at Kearney will tip off against the Washburn Ichabods in Lee Arena.

Washburn has slowed down lately, going 4-4 after starting 9-3.

The Ichabods have won as many games on the road as they have lost, with four games in each category.

The Lopers are in a better position, having momentum from a two game winning streak.

Despite the apparent advantage, the Ichabods have already faced the Lopers once this season, and they came away from that game with a victory.

In the face of a late season stumble, Washburn must pull it together and come home with a win to avoid tripping across the finish line.