Washburn Review - Mar. 15, 2017 - Issue 22

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WU Debate places in National Round Robin 2017

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Lisa Herdman

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Mar. 3-5, Washburn Debate travelled to William Jewell College to compete in the National Round Robin of Parliamentary Debate, taking 1-2 overall and ranking Kaitlyn Bull and Ryan Kelly as national champions as well as Quintin Brown as the top speaker.

Washburn has competed in the tournament since its first year against 13 other schools.

This year, Washburn made it in the last six teams standing.

Concordia finished in sixth place, California Berkeley in fifth, Mercer in fourth, Texas Tyler in third - leaving the

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top two spots at the National Round Robin for Washburn.

Kaitlyn Bull ranked fifth best speaker, Ryan Kelly fourth best and Quintin Brown was crowned the top speaker at the National Round Robin.

Ryan Kelly, senior double major in international business and marketing, commented on his experiences in debates and what opportunities they have opened for him.

“I began debating competitively when I was a ninth grader at Seaman High School here in Topeka,” Kelly said. “It has opened a myriad of professional and personal opportunities for me. Be-

ing involved with debate has caused me to become a confident public speaker, as well as researcher, and has afforded me the opportunity to have a scholarship coming into my time at Washburn University.”

Kelly said his overall favorite experience with debate at Washburn has been the sense of community and family that comes with participation in debate.

“Not only do I have a family in the debate team here at Washburn, but also a large amount of alumni around the nation who feel like family as well,” Kelly said. “Washburn Debate is truly a legacy of high achieving individuals

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who all, in my experience, are willing to help out current members of the team in both their professional and personal lives. Further than this, the community of universities that are engaged in debate across the nation facilitate friendships far and wide, and have opened up a large Kelly said that during the last round of debate Kaitlyn Bull and him were arguing on the topic that The People’s Republic of China should repeal its Network Security Law. They were on the negative side of the topic, arguing that the People’s Republic of China should keep its Network Security Law in place.

Kelly expressed his excitement for upcoming debates.

“Over spring break, we will be traveling to Colorado Springs for our last two national ments,” Kelly said. “I am looking forward to this trip specifically because it will be the last time I debate.

Obviously this is bittersweet, given that leaving an activity you have loved for eight years will be difficult, but I am excited for the final push and hope that my team will find success.”

Lisa Herdman, Lisa.Herdman@washburn.edu, is a senior English major.

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Students are encouraged to participate. Sign up for a spot by contacting Anna Glover at Anastasia.Glover@washburn. edu or show up with something to read.

Students jump in line for Dr. Seuss Day

Celebration for Howard Faulkner

Topeka Symphony plays Lovers and Dreamers At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 18 in the Garvey Fine Arts Center, the Topeka Symphony Orchestra will be holding a performance called Lovers and Dreamers. Guest conductor Brian Stone will be guiding instrumentalists in music from classical artists like Stravinsky and Theofanidis.

A celebration of the life of Professor Emeritus Howard Faulkner will be held 5 p.m. Mar. 27 in the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. Students and staff are welcome.

Children’s Discovery begins new activities The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center will begin special activities extending through spring break St. Patrick’s Day, Mar. 17.

Children will dig through green slime for gold and make exploding rainbows Mar. 17.

Hovercraft rides will be available Mar. 20 and kids will be able to paint with straws Mar. 21. The Discovery Center will give guests the chance to recreate the “Three Little Pigs” tale by building a house and testing its strength with an air vortex cannon Mar. 22. Recycled wind car races will be organized Mar. 23. Kids will be able to launch paper rockets Mar. 24. The spring break activities will end with kinetic sand play Mar. 25.

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Green Eggs and Ham: Students line up in the Memorial Union on Dr. Seuss Day to purchase books from the Washburn Book Store. The event hosted food and a live band on guitar, drums and the saxaphone. Many students and faculty dressed up to join in celebration in the common area.

formances of old radio dramas such as “The Lone Ranger,”

Kansas Museum of History offers free rides 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mar. 18 to 24 for Spring Break to promote learning while on break from school.

WTCT Radio Players

Queer’s and Allies start gender petition

Open-mic poetry prepare to take stage

by Sigma Tau Delta

6 p.m. Mar. 16 in the Union Underground, Sigma Tau Delta will be hosting an open-mic poetry event.

WTCT Radio Players will perform 2 p.m. Mar. 19 at the Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy.

The players will give live per-

Free rides to Kansas Museum of History

“Gunsmoke” and the “Shadow.”

Washburn’s local LGBT student organization, Queers & Allies, is currently in the process of collecting signatures

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The petition asks that the university place a “non-specified” category under the “gender” option.

Also, the petition asks the university include the ability to state one’s preferred gender pronouns.

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Howard Faulkner death, reception, celebration Lisa Herdman

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Howard Faulkner died Mar. 5, 2017 due to complications of kidney cancer. He first came to the Washburn University English Department in 1972. He was chair of the department from 2006-10, and was director of the Master of Liberal Studies program.

Faulkner wrote multiple books, two collections of Karl Menninger’s professional correspondence, one collection of letters to and from Menninger

when he was a mental health advisor to the Ladies Home Journal in the 1930s and one collection of unpublished stories by Belinda Jelliffe, American Writer. He also wrote an introductory text on English grammar, and is published widely on American literature.

Mike Russell, director of scholarly creative Washburn Transformational Experiences and associate professor of psychology, gave an insight into his time knowing Faulkner.

“Whenever I think about Howard, the very first and clearly

most powerful thing that comes to mind is his smile,” Russell said. “ It was the kind of smile that you knew was authentic and was conveyed in every aspect of his face. When he smiled, everything in the world seemed wonderful. It was almost as if his smile made the world a better place. He smiled and so you smiled.”

Russell said he met Faulkner through the Gen Ed Ad Hoc Committee, evaluating previous existing general education programs, considering alternatives, and proposing new ones. He has

known him for over a decade. fulfilled in any other way or by At 5 p.m. Mar. 27 at the Brad- anyone else. Undoubtedly, the bury Thompson Center, a memo- vast majority of professors love rial celebration will be available what they do and having the opfor Howard Faulkner. portunity to teach [students], talk Russell offered positivity to- and get to know [them], and to wards students, and explained share our passion with [them] his feelings as a teacher that he is a blessing. We are surroundbelieves Faulkner may have ed by countless students and we shared. are grateful for the brief time “While it is never easy to lose our lives intersected. Students someone who made an impact should know that [they] give on us, we hope [students] will meaning to our lives.” take solace in the fact that [they] made our lives better,” Russell Lisa.Herdman, Lisa.Herdsaid. “[Students] helped us ful- man@washburn.edu, is a fill a part of us that could not be senior English major.

feedback from Washburn students before they enter high school.

Most of the students attending this event plan to continue music classes in high school which results in participating in regional and national competitions where they receive feedback from judges.

Jessica Knieff, vice president of Sigma Alpha Iota, studies a music minor at Washburn. She has been a member of the organization for three years.

“It always amazes me to see these students come out to per-

form, especially if they haven’t done anything like this before,” said Knieff. “This is a great experience for personal growth, for students to realize that they have potential and they can share what they love in a welcoming environment.”

Music is constantly getting pushed aside in public schools as government officials cut budgets and cut curriculums, which is one of many reasons why Sigma Alpha Iota tries to shed light on music on campus and around the city.

“Students can gain a lot of in-

sight on their talents and performances when attending events like the Middle School Festival,” said Knieff. “It really helps them gain confidence and hone their skills before they perform in front of high school judges.”

Throughout this year, Sigma Alpha Iota has worked with the Boys and Girls Club of Topeka by hosting an instrument ‘petting zoo’.

This event teaches young students about the different types of instruments as well as gives them the opportunity to make music together.

Sigma Alpha Iota hosts Middle School Festival

Shayndel Jones

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Keeping music in the community is what the Sigma Alpha Iota organization is all about at Washburn. This organization is a music sorority for women which is open to all majors on campus.

Sigma Alpha Iota held their annual Middle School Ensemble Festival on Saturday, Mar. 11 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event was open to middle school students around Topeka and the surrounding cities to showcase their musical talents and gain

“The Boys and Girls Club event was so much fun,” said Knieff. “It was great to see them enjoy what they were doing.”

This organization is not strictly for music majors or minors.

It is an organization for anyone who has an interest in music.

Their next event will be the Sigma Alpha Iota Ball in April. This is another event that is open to everyone on and off campus.

Shayn Jones, Shayndel.Jones@ washburn.edu, is a sophomore mass media major.

Washburn Campus Police Report

Of 10 recorded crimes: Alcohol Violations - 20% Assault - 0% Burglary (Building) - 10% Burglary (Vehicle) - 0% Criminal Damage - 10% Domestic Violence - 0% Drug Arrests - 10% Harassment - 20% Sex Offense - 0% Theft (Auto) - 0% Traffic Incidents - 20% Theft - 10%

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New advocate hopes to usher in new era Ryan Yowell

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Washburn is in the process of hiring a victim’s advocate with the help of a grant from Victims of Crime Act. Washburn received the grant from VOCA late last year and began searching for an advocate in early February.

“Hiring an advocate became an issue for Washburn last year, with students, faculty and staff all asking the administration to hire one,” said Kelly Erby, assistant history professor who is heading the hiring process.

Washburn is taking an innovative step forward with the hiring of a victim’s advocate, which will allow students who have experienced any form of crime on campus to confide in a trusted, professional individ-

ual.

“The great thing about the advocate is that, as much as possible, control stays with the victims,” Erby said.

Initially, two candidates were considered for the position.

Each candidate was scheduled to host an open forum on campus, where they would discuss their suitability for the role.

The first forum took place March 9 in Carole Chapel, with the second forum being cancelled due to the departure of the second candidate.

Washburn offers a unique environment as compared to larger schools, such as KU and K-State for a new advocate.

“This person is going to have to be proactive and outgoing and integrating into the campus community,” Erby said.

“This person has to build trust.”

Trust is an essential factor for the new advocate. On top of trust, the advocate’s are required to have at least two years of experience serving sexual assault victims elsewhere, as most of their duties will consist of benefiting students affected by these types of crimes.

Molly Steffens-Herman, the candidate who spoke at the forum, looks to be a good fit for Washburn. Steffens-Herman’s resume includes serving as a victim’s advocate for the Center for Safety and Empowerment, as well as attaining her degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology at Washburn University.

Steffens-Herman was announced as the chosen candidate, with her starting date being the week after spring break. Having a well-qualified

individual is sure to garner attention from students who have been victims of crime, though one of the biggest tasks for the new advocate will be student outreach. During the forum, this topic was discussed thoroughly. Erby believes outreach is crucial to increase students’ awareness.

“Evidence shows that when you have a confidential advocate where students can go and ask questions, the actual reporting of sexual assault goes up,” Erby said. “The promise of confidentiality is key for securing students' trust.”

According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, “One in 5 women and one in 16 men are sexually assaulted while in college.”

Their website also states that up to 90% of those victims do not report the assault.This

poses a problem nationally for all students, one that a victim’s advocate is sure to combat.

When asked what advice she would give to students who have been victims of crime, but have yet to speak out, Erby replied with the following.

“My advice is, it is not your fault and take care of yourself,” Erby said. “We want to help you.”

Faculty at Washburn are adamant in their proclamation that this university is student centered and Erby reaffirmed this message.

“Hiring an advocate really puts teeth behind that claim,” Erby said.

that were significant to the history of the nation.

“The first thing that people should know about the war is that in Vietnam it is called the ‘American’ War by everyone,” Professor Goossen said.

Goossen presented pictures that she and her husband took and talked in depth about some of the sights and stops. One in particular that stood out to many was of a map of the nation with dots that each of which rep-

resented a site where an American bomb fell. Most of the dots cluttered around the southern half of Vietnam.

“Most people think of the war being fought primarily in the north, but we had a significant presence in the southern half of the country,” Professor Goossen said.

In attendance were a variety of people including students, faculty and members of the community. One such attendee was

local Topeka resident and Washburn Tech faculty member, Kathryn Stroebele. She came because of a friend with ties to Vietnam.

“She lived there as a nurse for about ten years and goes back at least once a year,” Stroebele said. “I saw this advertised and thought it seemed very interesting.”

Stroebele’s friend has even asked if she would like to go.

“It seems like such a beautiful

place and the prices for going are very reasonable,” Stroebele said. “I’m really thinking about going.”

The International House is hosting it’s next International Brown Bag Lecture on Korea at noon on Mar. 29.

Ryan Yowell, ryan.yowell@ washburn.edu, is a sophomore phychology major.

Rachel Goossen’s “American War” brown bag questions point-of-view Charles Rankin CONTRIBUTOR

Professor Rachel Goossen spent part of May and June touring the nation of Vietnam during a Sweet Sabbatical in 2016 and shared about her trip during an International Brown Bag Lecture on Mar. 8 at the International House.

Goossen and her husband, Duane, went on a tour from North to South, visiting sites

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

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Student involvement is important for a college campus, and many opportunities are available to shape both the way the campus is run and the teachers being hired on.

Students are given a chance to vote on new Washburn Student Government Association leaders through their Washburn accounts online Mar. 1416.

To access the ballot, go onto your MyWashburn page, and before you login there should be a link to cast your vote.

Remember to push your vote through - this is an important part of shaping your campus.

Look through their campaigns, find the issues that matter most to you - remember that this is one of the best ways

Involvment essential to campus community

to advocate for the change you want to see.

Washburn provides its students a choice in who they want to represent them and your vote could be the deciding factor in what issues come to the frontlines to be taken care of.

New incoming teachers are also given a vote by both current teachers and students.

Look for emails in your department to attend a part of the hiring process.

Potential teachers are given a chance to lecture and be taken into the department. You can be a part of this process and decide whether or not you want a new hire to become part of your curriculum.

Additionally, students are

given the opportunity to provide feedback on current teachers at the end of each semester in the form of online evaluations.

Students can also join clubs and organizations that influence Washburn’s campus culture directly. A student organization has many options and resources available to host events and programs you would like to see on campus.

Many organizations advertise volunteer and charity opportunities outside of their organizaiton. Students interested in making a difference should keep an eye out for these opportunities.

Organizations can even seek funding for events from the Washburn Student Govern-

they have to be read correctly.

The best way to do so is to find professional critics and journalists with honest and reliable opinions.

One way to determine the reliability of critics is to look at reviews they have done over products that one is already familiar with and compare one’s own experiences with the claims of the reviewer.

No one is entirely free of bias and one advantage of following a particular professional is, as one grows more familiar with that critic’s work, the consumer can adjust for that critic’s biases.

Otherwise, anonymous reviews or reviews by people one isn’t familiar with can also be useful to form a consensus. If a number of people have the same problem with a product, that is probably a good reason not to buy. That said, it is important not to stop after one or two when looking at anonymous reviews.

Researching a product saves money and allows consumers to better utilize their buying power. Time spent checking reviews and looking up the company’s track record with past products is much more productive than time wasted on inferior products.

Spending money wisely is not only a benefit to the individual, but also to society as a whole and it is the duty of consumers to wield their buying power responsibly.

Ryan Thompson, john.thompson2@washburn.edu, is a senior English major.

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Stretching for goals

Informed imperative In a free market economy, the well-being of society depends on educated consumers.

Consumers have more power than they perhaps realize.

Companies are far more dependent on consumers buying their products than the consumer is on being provided those products.

Even companies providing necessities, such as clean water or medical supplies, are, at the very least, equally dependent with their consumers, as no marketing campaign can boost sales among the deceased.

If a certain service or product is unsafe or of low quality, it will theoretically either improve or fail. However, this only works in practice if consumers are informed. The leverage consumers have begins and ends with the dollar, unless they have the drive, time, funds and knowhow to file a lawsuit, which, presumably, the average person does not and even those who do are not guaranteed any form of recompense.

Once enough consumers have purchased a product, the company already has their money and the product is a success. The company now has no reason to care about the quality or safety of a product.

This result can be avoided when consumers look into products they are interested in before purchasing them. Reviews are a good way to be informed, but

ment Association.

In fact, any student enrolled in three or more credit hours with a GPA of 2.0 or higher can run for a seat in the WSGA Senate.

Senate meetings take place every Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. and are open to the public.

Be an active part in your campus, and remember that you have a say in what your school focuses on. Vote on incoming teachers, vote on your representatives - and remember that voting is an important part of being an active member in a community.

It is relatively easy to set and accomplish small goals.

I could easily decide that I want to work for Subway and I’m willing to bet if I go out today, I’d have the job by next week. From there, I’d need a new goal. If I desire, I can continue to set ridiculously low goals that I can accomplish at a phenomenal speed.

Yet, the satisfaction I get from this action is also minimal.

Consider goal setting to be similar to weight lifting or training. You have to set a high goal, so that you have something that brings you back continuously and pushes you to your limits. Then in the end, the payoff is large.

My thought is to set a goal that is 90 percent impossible.

Create a goal that you probably could never obtain in a realistic world. For example, mine may be to become the next great American novelist or best selling author of a generation.

The key is to pick a goal that is just inside of the obtainable, but is something you also want to accomplish. This broad overarching goal does not have to overwrite the smaller ones. Instead it is going to act as a catalyst that drives your decisions.

If I decided that my goal

was to write 100 words by the end of the day, then I may only strive to finish 100 words.

My goal is minuscule and I’m working minimally to obtain a small goal. Though this has its merits, once I finish the goal, I’ve finished it. I have no reason to continue on that day.

In contrast, if I set a barely obtainable goal, then there is no reason for my motivation to run dry. After I complete the 100 words, I’m not much closer to the goal, so instinctively I’d write more just to get closer to the goal that I want.

The beautiful thing about this system is that even if I never obtain the large goal I set, I could still end up in an amazing situation caused by the large goal.

This idea can be applied to anything, even class work. To set a goal that is unobtainable is to create something that you have to work for. Even when you fail to reach it, you still went above and beyond what you may have done otherwise.

Dare to dream. Dare to want to be the greatest at something.

Set a goal to be the first person on Mars, just to reach as much as you can.

Alex Hounchell, alex. hounchell@washburn.edu, is a senior English major.

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Local poetry slam decontructs relevant social issues Andrew Shermoen

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NOTO has more to offer than its First Friday Art Walks.

On the evening of Mar. 12, a small group of local poets and writers gathered at the Faces

by Mayfield restaurant and art gallery to take part in an Open Mic Night hosted by Matt Spezia, junior marketing major at Washburn.

Located in North Topeka on the corner of N Kansas Ave and NE Norris Street, Faces, owned

by Lamenka Jones, is known for its iconic interior with canvas-covered ceiling and column and ivy-lined walls that frame local artists’ work. This backdrop created an intimate setting not unlike a Greek courtyard for the poetry slam.

Kicking off the show was Johnna M./Johnnie Gale, who performed pieces on their struggle to explain their gender fluidity to those around them. To put it simply, Gale feels comfortable operating somewhere between traditional understanding of man and woman, but others around them are still learning and coming to terms with it.

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Space Slam: Sadie’s multiple poems focused on her life as a black woman in a society that doesn’t accept her non-traditional beauty. One reading recalled a time when her brother requested she straighten her hair because she would look better.

Their poems touch on awkward experiences in bathrooms, finding their identity and the pain of parents not understanding them.

Jan Stotts, who referred to herself as “Topeka’s oldest and lamest slam poet,” kept the energy rolling with her pieces focusing on agism in society.

“Downsizing,” Scott’s first

poem, spoke of the challenges of downsizing homes and having to get rid of old family furniture when she entered retirement.

“Chairs brought to Kansas in a covered wagon against an oak table, made from the boards of his great-grandfather’s coffin,” Stotts read.

Her second poem touched on

her experiences with the politics of health care and the pain of being an elderly person in a country that does not value keeping its population healthy unless they pay a fortune.

Spezia himself stepped up to the microphone and performed his first live rendition of his poem “Free.” The piece touched

on the triviality of America’s concept of freedom in the modern age.

“The right to religion, unless it’s not mainstream, or the government is funding a resource war in your region and that thought process must manifest false flag attacks merely to justify a budget increase,” Spezia read.

Next, Kayla Dugan performed a piece of prose poetry she wrote about a tumultuous relationship between two lovers whose relationship unravels in the wake of infidelity.

The final performer of the night was Sadie, who read several poems on her experiences as a black woman and how she has embraced her natural looks.

Spezia plans to bring more Open Mic Nights to Topeka to expand the poetry community of Topeka

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

‘Kong: Skull Island’ revitalizes classic franchise Colleen Kelly

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The monster movie genre is far from dead.

Set near the end of the Vietnam War, a team of scientists, soldiers and rogues set out to find the fabled Skull Island. James Conrad (Tom Hiddleston), a British, morally grey hunter-tracker and decorated war veteran, leads the expedition Preston Packard (Samuel L. Jackson), an American, high-ranking military man obsessed with capturing King Kong.

This film had a lot going for it. It knew what it was trying to be and succeeded. When word got out that a “King Kong” reboot was coming out from the creators of the well-received “Godzilla” reboot, we wanted two things: Well-executed action sequences and special effects pleasing to the eye.

“Kong” accomplished both of these tasks in a manner that left me satisfied. My grievences with it, then, lie in that it never tried to be more than that flashy action movie we all expected.

The story itself is bare bones, yet servicable. We have a team of specialists who want to find their monster, and things predictably go awry. The characters

were all either unmemorable or two dimensional archetypes (the perfect action hero, the damsel in distress, etc.).

Were they entertaining? Yes. Did they offer any depth to the story or stick out in my mind after I left the theatre? No. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but it’s certainly not good either. “Kong” was trying to be an action-centric film that just wanted to show us all a fun time. It’s not aiming for accolades come next awards season, and I respect it for that.

I wish the writers had had the courage to write their characters more complexly and better engage the audience, but it doesn’t ruin your experience so long as you manage your expectations.

The cast did great with what they were given. In it were heavy hitters like Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman, Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson and John C. Reilly. While none of their characters are written with much emotional depth or substantiel backstory, they each do their best with what little direction they have, making for a fun time.

The quirky comedic timing as well as the slower paced dramatic chunks of dialogue are all well-handled and tell a complete

story. Again, I just wish that this talented cast had had a better script to work with than such a straight-forward action piece so much like its predecessors.

The best part of this film were its special effects. Much of the film was shot in Hawaii, but most of it was green screen and CGI. This is far from a criticism, though, as creepy, almost pre-historic setting turned horrific battleground is meant to be something straight out of a fantasy.

The actual monster King Kong himself was a testament in and of itself to how far special effects have come.

“Kong: Skull Island” did exactly what its audience wanted it to. We were given beautiful visuals, a cool soundtrack, great action and a fun cast to work with. That said, injecting some heart or wit to the script should have been a given, not an afterthought.

If you’re after a simple story with bright colors, loads of explosions and a laugh or two, you’re in for a treat.

Colleen Kelly, colleen.kelly@ washburn.edu, is a senior English education major.

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On the Rise: The original “King Kong” came out in 1933, a black and white film that utilized stop-motion animation, miniatures and rear projection to create its iconic special effects. The film has received reboots in 1976, 2005 and 2017, the most recent of which is was produced by Lengendary Entertainment’s, the company behind the successful 2014 “Godzilla” reboot.

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Students shine at annual Late Winter Choral Concert Ryan Thompson

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Washburn University Department of Music presented the Late Winter Choral Concert featuring the Washburn Singers and Washburn Choir March 13 in White Concert Hall.

Kevin Kellim, professor of music, directed the eclectic concert. Compositions performed ranged from ballads and popular big band jazz songs to requiems and operettas, but excerpts from “Holocaust Cantata” by Donald McCullough contained the stand-out performances of the evening.

“The ‘Holocaust Cantata’ as a whole is an amazing piece of music,” said Mary Stithem, senior vocal performance major and soloist, alongside Sienna Haynes.

“It has so much feeling and so much depth and rawness to it.

Especially considering… it has actual accounts of people who were there periodically throughout the music. I think that piece as a whole is really moving and really touching to a lot of people. I thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed performing that solo for that piece.”

“Holocaust Cantata” is based on research of songs and let-

ters by inmates in concentration camps. The work alternates between choral arrangements, accompanied by cello and piano, and readings of translated materials found in the archives of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

“I didn’t know anything like that really existed, but I thought it wa a very neat idea to put those poems to song,” said Tim Smale, senior music education major and bass in the Washburn Choir.

“I thought the product was really amazing, very emotional.”

The concert also featured two songs directed by student conductors. Smale, acted as student director for Salmo 150 by Ernani Aguiar. He also accompanied “Chichester Psalms, Movement III,” by Leonard Bernstein.

“I took [Kellim’s] advanced choral conducting class last year,” Smale said. “I like directing and doing things like that, so he gave me this opportunity. He talked to me over the summer to see if I wanted to direct and also accompany one of the pieces.”

“Salmo 150” translates into English as “Psalm 150,” with lyrics taken directly from the Bible. The piece is known for rapid articulation and an emphasis on rhythm. “[Kellim] gave me a few op-

tions to chose from,” Smale said. “I liked that it was the most rhythmical and kind of driving.”

The evening began with the Washburn Singers performing “Long Time Ago,” a work from set 1 of Aaron Copland’s “Old American Songs.” The Singers performed seven songs, ending on “In the Mood,” a number one jazz hit in 1940 arranged by Joe Garland, before being joined by the full Choir for the student directed songs, “O Clap Your Hands” and “Salmo 150,” and the “Holocaust Cantata.”

The Washburn Singers’ next performance will be Cabaret ‘17 at 7:30 p.m. April 23 in the Washburn Room of Memorial Union. Cabaret is an annual event featuring performances of show tune, pop songs and jazz standards.

The Washburn Choir will perform with the Topeka Symphony Orchestra at their Resurrection concert April 29 at White Concert Hall. Topeka Festival Singers will also be featured in the performance of Gustav Mahler’s most popular work, “Symphony No. 2,” also known as the “Resurrection Symphony.”

Ryan Thompson, john.thompson2@washburn.edu, is a senior English education major.

Photo by Ryan Thompson

Soloing Singers: Mary Stithem and Sienna Haynes, sopranos, ending their performance of “Pie Jesu” from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Requiem.” Haynes and Stithem performed as soloists during both “Pie Jesu” and “Song of Days Now Gone” from Donald McCullough’s “Holocaust Cantata.”

Cooking with Carney: Peanut Butter Popcorn Mix Carney Ziegler

It’s no secret that I have a sweet tooth, so it’s rare that I crave anything salty. Pretzels, chips and popcorn don’t normally do it for me. This tasty popcorn mix is my twist on a salty snack.

Popcorn is a relatively healthy snack, as long as it’s not coated in butter or additional salt. This popcorn mix itself isn’t overly healthy, but it could also be a lot worse. The Cheerios are heart-healthy, and add a touch of sweetness to the salty mix. The peanuts add the perfect amount of crunch and a dose of additional protein. As per usual, I had to incorporate honey, peanut butter and white chocolate into the recipe to satisfy my sweet tooth.

Fortunately, this recipe is pretty flexible and adaptable. If you want the snack to be less sweet, use original Cheerios or Cheerios Protein instead of Honey Nut. You can also sub whatever sort of nut you like if peanuts aren’t your favorite.

I believe the peanut butter and honey should remain pretty standard in the recipe, as it’s a

nut butter 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/4 cup white chocolate chips Directions: 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix together popcorn and Cheerios on baking sheet and spread out.

3. Microwave peanut butter and honey in 20-second increments until melted. Stir until uniform throughout.

Drizzle mixture evenly over popcorn and Cheerios mixture.

4. Microwave coconut oil and chocolate chips in 20-second increments until melted. Drizzle mixture evenly over popcorn and Cheerios mixture.

5. Place baking sheet into the fridge for at least 20 minutes to harden. Remove from fridge and break into pieces.

Store leftovers in an airtight storage bag or container at room temperature.

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Photo by Carney Ziegler

Ready To Pop: Peanut Butter Popcorn may sound unusual, but this quirky, salty-sweet snack is satisfying and addictive for movie nights or snacking on the go. For those with peanut allergies, peanut butter can be easily subbed for cookie butter or Nutella. This snack pairs well with soda or a milkshake.

major component, but you have absolute freedom as to whether or not you use chunky or creamy peanut butter. Lastly, I used white chocolate as the drizzle on top, but if you favor milk or dark chocolate, melt that along with the coconut oil for the topping. This is a great on-the-go

snack that can be made in five minutes and be easily bagged up and taken to class. It’s probably smart to bag the mix in separate bags because, let you be warned, once the bag is opened, closing it before the snack mix has vanished is a hard task.

Ingredients: • 4 cups plain, popped popcorn (about ½ a packaged bag) • 2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios (or plain Cheerios, Cheerios Protein, etc.)

• 1/2 cup peanuts • 1/3 cup natural crunchy pea-

Carney Ziegler, carney. ziegler@washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.

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Men’s golf aiming high after making top five percentile Dylan Tyler

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The 2017 Washburn Men’s Golf team has had a not so rocky start. In the fall they were finishing in the top fifty percentile for the invitations they have been a part of thus far. For a sport like golf, this is a great thing.

There are so many players on a team that can do good or bad. For Washburn to be finishing has high as they have means most if not all of Washburn’s Athletes have been doing well. In a sport like golf, it would be very impressive for two people to balance out the entire team in a positive manner.

The only Invitation that Washburn did not finish in

the top-fifty percentile was the Myrtle Beach Invitational. They finished that meet 13th out of 16 teams.

Carson Roberts, who is finishing the best statistically on the year for the Ichabods, finished 29th. With that being said that was there lowest finish. The Ichabod’s have kicked in gear since then.

The last Invitation the Men’s Golf team went to in the fall was considered a success. They finished fifth out of 16 teams in the Invitation.

Roberts led Washburn for this Invitation and tied at fourth place. Robert’s teammates also did well.

For example, Tavin Dugan placed 21st, and Garret Al-

len finished 33rd.

The most recent Invitation was arguably a success, due to the dramatic weather changes that happen in Kansas.

The second round of the Washburn Invitational ended up being cancelled. So in a way, weather may have some teams down.

This is being assessed, because the Ichabod’s were able to keep themselves in gear finishing the invitation in second place. This is, by far, their best finish yet, and they have nothing taken away from them in this win.

These Washburn Athletes still have hoops to jump through before the season ends. There is the UCO Broncho Invite, Northern

Sun Preview, FHSU Invitational, and officially the MIAA Championships.

These invitations left will help decide what will happen with the NCAA Regionals, and Nationals.

“I’m looking forward to upcoming tournaments, and the ability to make a run towards this year’s nationals,” Roberts said.

Roberts has been leading the team all year and will be making a run at Nationals.

The confidence of the team doesn’t just lay in the hands of Roberts. Chase Coble is an Ichabod golfer with a high opinion of the team.

“We have some great talent and have the capability to win against anyone in the

day’s matches, the women’s team will play again on Saturday, Mar. 18, against Fort Hays State.

games are at 1 p.m. On Tuesday, Mar. 21, the Ichabods will play another game against Fort Hays State. The Tigers are 7-13 and on a three game losing streak.

(5-14), Minnesota State University-Mankato (17-3), Winona State University (16-3), Augustana University (5-6), St. Cloud State University (164), and Upper Iowa University (4-10).

conference,” Cole said.

Although, the team has not outright won an Invitation, as a team they are definitely faring well, and could continue to do so in upcoming events.

As individual players, the Ichabod’s also have good chances. Some of these Washburn athletes average a stroke or two within each other.

Considering some of these Ichabod’s finish at the top, Coble may be correct in his optimism.

Dylan Tyler, Dylan.Tyler@ washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.

Briefs will also mark the first competition of the outdoor running season.

Ichabods play Nebraska at Kearney after streak Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams will play against the teams from the University of Nebraska at Kearney this week. Play begins at 2 p.m. on Mar. 15.

Washburn’s women’s team is 6-2 and on a three game winning streak. The men’s team is 8-2. The men’s and women’s teams from Nebraska are 6-2 and 4-5, respectively.

The men have a tougher matchup, but both teams should be able to win their matches. Following Wednes-

Golf prepares for UCO Broncho Invite

Baseball takes two of three before facing Pittsburg The Ichabod baseball team won two out of three games in their last series against Northwest Missouri State, and are now 13-7. Their next opponent is Pittsburg State, who is 8-14.

This is another three game series. The games are on Mar. 17-19. The Friday game is at 4 p.m. and both of the weekend

After their initial outing of

Softball faces six teams in Missouri Western Crossover

Men and women’s track the year, the Washburn Golf prepare for last meet team will hit the course again

Mar. 17-19 the softball team will be playing in the Missouri Western Region Crossover.

They will face six teams, playing two games each day. They face the University of Mary

The track teams will go to one more meet before spring break hits. The teams will go to the ESU Pre-Spring Break Mar. 17. Not only is this their last run before break, but it

Mar. 20-21. They will participate in the UCO Broncho Invite.

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