Washburn University November 9, 2016
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Electoral Surprise: Donald Trump surprises supporters and pundits alike by pulling a victory by focusing on the Rust Belt of America. As of two weeks ago, almost nobody would have predicted this outcome for the 2016 presidential election.
Jackson Hermann
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Donald Trump won the presidential election in the early morning hours of Nov. 9, defeating Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and becoming the President-elect. After a year and a half of campaigns, stump speeches and debates, America has finally elected its commander in chief. In a stunning upset of all the major polls, he carried a majority of the electoral college, earning a majority of the electoral votes
and becoming our impending commander in chief. The Republican primary was bloated with over 10 major contenders, with reality TV star Donald Trump and his immense media skills giving him the winning charm and charisma needed to advance to the general election past contenders Governor John Kasich and Senator Ted Cruz. Things were quite different on the democratic side, where former secretary of state, senator from New York and first lady of the U.S. Hillary Clinton was as-
sumed to head the party’s ticket. At what was first considered a laughable campaign, senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont created almost overnight momentum, surprising many with his unprecedented challenge. After a much closer contest than anyone expected, Hillary Clinton declared victory in the Democratic primary in late July, becoming the first female candidate from a major party. With both major party candidates chosen, the general election began. The competition was mired from the beginning
in scandals, as Hillary’s private email server that she used as secretary of state garnered more criticism than any other issue in the mainstream news for allegedly compromising national security and showing bad judgment. Donald Trump was embroiled in his own scandals, as he was caught in gaffe after gaffe of misunderstandings and factchecks, leading to an all-time low of the electorate that believed he was qualified to be president. Additionally, a video came out in early October show-
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ing Trump in 2006 with Hollywood Access host Billy Bush saying a series of very derogatory phrases showcasing what many have claimed is a disregard for women in general. Every four years America has a big decision to face, and last night it made a clear choice that will shape the future of our country. After eight years of President Obama, President Trump has earned his own historically remarkable term. Jackson Hermann, jackson. hermann@washburn.edu, is a sophomore mass media major.
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Debate takes Colorado College
On the weekend of Oct. 29, Washburn University Debate headed to the annual James Johnson Memorial Invitational debate tournament being held at Colorado College. Washburn took six teams of 12 students to the tournament. The teams consisted of: freshman Troy Carlson and sophomore Brooke Manny, sophomore Sarah Dweik and junior John Williams, sophomore Will Starks and senior Quintin Brown, juniors Bailey Hockett and Matt Parnell, juniors Kelly Burns and Grant Waters and seniors Kaitlyn Bull and Ryan Kelly. Bull and Kelly were ultimately crowned the tournament champions, with a 3-0 score. In addition, Washburn represented four of the top 10 spots taken at the tournament, with Waters achieving seventh place, Bull achieving fifth place, Brown achieving fourth place and Kelly achieving second place.
English society to hold Open Mic
Sigma Tau Delta, Washburn’s English Honor Society will be holding an Open Mic event at 6 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Union Underground. The Open Mic event will be open to anyone who wishes to showcase a talent. Many students will be reading pieces that they have written, or that may have been originally performed by another author. Some students will be performing musical pieces. If you are interested in performing at the event, email Sigma Tau Delta President, Annastasia Glover at annastasia.glover@washburn.edu.
Bell Tower lighting to ring in holiday
The holiday spirit will officially be welcomed onto campus in the form of the annual Kuehne Bell Tower lighting at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 15. The event will feature President Jerry Farley giving his remarks, followed by the lighting of the tower. This event will also kickoff Washburn’s annual Toys for Tots campaign. You are encouraged to bring a brand new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Christmas charity. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved inside to the Memorial Union. Warm beverages and a light snack will be provided. For more information, or for any questions, please contact Becky Bolte by phone at (785) 670-1726 or by email at becky.bolte@washburn. edu.
Veteran’s Day celebration service
Washburn University will be presenting their 29th annual Veterans’ Day Observance ceremony at the Vietnam Memorial Site, SE of Morgan Hall at 11:45 a.m. Nov. 11. University Relations released a statement to all faculty and staff regarding the designated smoking area. There will be no smoking signs posted prior to the ceremony. The smoking area will re-open in the afternoon after the conclusion of the ceremony and after guests have departed. University Relations offers their apologies for any inconvenience and invite smokers to use the designated smoking area between Henderson Hall and Mabee Library.
Professional chef visits WU
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Stir-Fried: Fuchsia Dunlop, James Beard Award-winning chef, demonstrated how to cook traditional Chinese meals in The first Memorial Union international culinary workshop, gathering a crowd from noon to 3 p.m. on Nov. 3 in the Washburn A/B Room. The workshop started with a buffet and book signing, and ended with lecture and cooking workshops.
Competition features Speak Off
Washburn’s Communications department will be hosting their bi-annual public speaking competition at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9 in Henderson Room 100. The competition, held once a semester, is referred to as the “Nall Speak Off”. The speakers that will be presenting at the event are all currently enrolled public speaking classes, and have been nominated by their fellow peers to speak. If you wish to attend the
event, or if you have questions contact the Nall Speak Off coordinator Stephen Doubledee by phone at (785) 670-2236 or by email at stephen.doubledee@washburn. edu.
Boy Scouts to visit Washburn Tech
Topeka-based Boy Scout troops will soon be attempting to earn a badge from while spending their time at Washburn University Institute of Technology 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12.
Around 80 Boy Scouts will be present on the campus, earning multiple badges such as Surveying, Cooking, Automotive Service as well as other skill trades. They will do so by learning these trades from Washburn Tech instructors. For more information and if you are interested in pursing photo opportunities of the event, contact the district director of the Boy Scouts, Eric Karre by phone at (785) 276-3349 or by email at eric. karre@scouting.org.
Washburn Campus Police Report November 1 19:52 - Possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia. Parking Lot 9. Report taken: case referred to Municipal Court and the Associate VP for Student Life. November 2 17:15 - Criminal use of a financial card. Morgan Hall. Report taken: investigation continues.
November 3 08:40 - Theft by deception. Memorial Union. Report taken: investigation continues. November 4 00:31 - Driving on revoked DL, habitual violator, no proof of insurance. Off campus location. Report taken: individual taken to DOC by WUPD: Referred to Municipal Court.
The Washburn Review’s crime report follows crime trends on a yearto-year basis. This chart accounts for crime from Jan. 7 to Nov. 8. Alcohol Violations - 8% Assault - 4% Burglary (Building) - 1% Burglary (Vehicle) - 8% Criminal Damage - 15% Domestic Violence - 1% Drug Arrests - 13% Harassment - 6% Sex Offense - 1% Theft (Auto) - 4% Traffic Accidents - 16% Theft - 23%
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Washburn hires new mental health counselor
Jackson Hermann
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Washburn University hired Sally Konzem, MS, LPC, Oct. 17 as a University Counselor. While Washburn provides many services to its students, student wellness and mental health services are often overlooked despite the many assets it provides to those who would like to take advantage of them. Many are unaware or under-educated on the benefits it can provide. Washburn recently showcased its dedication to these resources with the hiring of Sally Konzem, a new University Counselor who had previously worked in the Student Wellness Center at Emporia State University since August 2013. “The transition to WU has been a lot of fun,” Konzem said. “Personally, it’s been a fun transition because my mom was a professor at Washburn for 30 years, so I grew up on this campus as a child and it’s cool to now create my own experiences here. Professionally, it’s exciting to work with so many wonderful colleagues who are passionate about supporting students and who are always looking for the best ways to serve the Ichabod community.” Free and confidential counseling services are available for enrolled students, faculty and staff in Morgan Hall 140. Students can call (785) 670-1470 to schedule an appointment or can come in during walk-in hours. They are open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-in patients will be seen Monday through Wednesday. “We see students for a variety of issues: depression, anxiety, relationship problems, academic stress, et cetera,” Konzem said.
“When students are struggling with mental health concerns it can make doing well in school very challenging. At Washburn, we counselors are committed to helping students succeed academically and to helping students reach their personal goals.” Statistically speaking, about one-third of US college students report having had difficulty functioning in the last 12 months due to depression. Almost half of the students in the same population reported having felt overwhelming anxiety in the last year. Seven percent of college students report having “seriously considered” suicide in the last year. “I think that the best thing that we can all do is to change the way that we talk about mental health,” Konzem said. “All of us struggle with something at one time or another and as counselors we work to normalize that experience and empower our students to find healthy ways of thinking and living. If a student is concerned about a friend, sometimes it can be helpful to help that friend schedule an appointment or even walk the student over to our office.” The continued focus shown towards mental health services by the University helps sustain its credibility as an institution truly devoted to promoting student wellness and helping its scholars through tough times. If you are contemplating self-harm or suicide, are concerned about a friend or loved one or would like emotional support, please call the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1 (800) 273-8255. Jackson Hermann, jackson. hermann@washburn.edu, is a sophomore mass media major.
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Recruiting Diversity: Local high school students attending Multicultural Recruitment Day prepare to go on a tour of Washburn University’s campus.
Washburn’s first Multicultural Recruitment Day proves a success Brittany Wright
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For the first time in its history, Washburn University held a recruitment event aimed at piquing the interest of juniors and seniors at Topeka high schools. The day-long event took place Nov. 7 and included presentations by Washburn academic advisers, career services and wellness center representatives, Greek life members and leadership institute spokespersons. The opportunity for the visiting students to attend a Washburn course highlighted the event. Teresa Leslie-Canty, former Topeka High School Teacher of the Year and Jobs for America’s Graduates representative, also attended Multicultural Recruitment Day and says that “race equity” must be addressed at any college. Students of diversity must be made aware of universities that are affordable and welcoming to be successful in their pursuits of
undergraduate careers. She recommends “an outreach effort” aimed at achieving race equality and allowing panel speakers to discuss any encounters with discrimination that they may have faced on campus. The personal interactions with current Washburn students increases the likelihood that the juniors and seniors will feel confident in choosing a school for their undergraduate studies. Sebastian, a sophomore in high school who was present for the event, says that he enjoyed learning that if he “joined the border patrol, there are ways to work towards being part of the FBI.” Alex Hale, a high school senior, states that he “might actually consider attending Washburn” and that he “likes the criminal justice program” offered at the university. Hale also mentioned that he particularly appreciated the opportunity to “speak to Washburn students.” Multicultural Recruitment
Day is the brain-child of Danielle Dempsey-Swopes, director of University Diversity and Inclusion at Washburn. “One of the best practices is to allow academically successful [Washburn] multicultural students to interact with the high school students we want to recruit,” Dempsey-Swopes said. The director invited several student organizations to partake in the event, including the university’s Black Law Students Association, Hispanic American Leadership Organization, and Washburn Student Government Association. These groups comprised a discussion panel at the event where they discussed their experiences at Washburn. Dempsey-Swopes hopes to host a Multicultural Recruitment Day each semester. Brittany Wright, brittany. wright@washburn.edu, is a senior English major.
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Local homelessness, hunger problem for many Chelsey Jenkins
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The average life of a student is filled with challenges. Most get to face these challenges knowing there will be a bed to go to at the end of the day. Hundreds of people locally, thousands of people internationally, do not have this luxury. The Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Nov 14 to 17, is an event hosted by the Washburn university Oxfam America Club. Oxfam aims to educate students on the cause and effects of hunger and homelessness and of opportunities to help the community. “There is more to poverty and hunger than people realize,” said Angelique Flinn, nursing student and president of Oxfam. “By doing these events, we are able to educate the public.” Oxfam will partner with other organizations to fill the week with educational events. Four representatives from the Topeka Rescue Mission, two staff and two residents, will host the Faces of Homelessness Panel 6 to 7:30 pm, Nov. 14 at the Vogel Room in the Memorial Union. The hosts will share their past and current stories of homelessness and hunger. A question and answer session will follow the panel presentation. The RESULTS Chapter from Kansas State university has partnered with Oxfam to host the Advocacy Workshop: Let Your Voice Be Heard 6 to 7:30 pm, Nov. 15 in Henderson 112.
This is an opportunity for participants to learn how to effectively use their voice to end poverty. The presentation will include education on how to write Op Ed pieces, letters and how to talk to your Senators and Representatives about issues related to poverty. Jim French, Oxfam America’s Kansas Field Organizer, will speak during the Oxfam America Hunger Banquet 6 to 7:30 pm, Nov. 16 at Washburn B in the Memorial Union. Everything from where you sit to what you eat will be determined by luck of the draw, just like in real life. Learn how poverty and social injustice is affecting society. The Silverbackks will hold a meeting 6:15 to 7:15, Nov. 17 in the Blair Room, Living Learning Center. This is a chance to learn what this grassroots organization does within the Topeka community to combat homelessness. A donation box can be found outside the Corner Store in the Memorial Union. They are asking for donations of travel and full sized hygiene products like toothpaste, soap, brushes and shampoo, as well as bras of all sizes. “We want to be able to plant a seed for people to become an agent for change and have people feel empowered to go out and create that change,” Flinn said. Chelsey Jenkins, chelsey. jenkins@washburn.edu, is a junior English major.
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Problematic reality of corporate media Katie Wade WASHBURN REVIEW I, like so many, was disappointed Saturday to see our local newspaper endorse Donald Trump. The Topeka Capit a l-Jo u r n a l published an editorial on their website Nov. 5 titled, “Trump is the right choice for president,” accompanied by a letter from W.S. Morris, CEO of Morris Communications (the company over the newspaper), explaining the choice of endorsement. I’m not saying that corporate media is wrong, or that the tradition of news media endorsing candidates is inappropriate, but I do think it’s upsetting to see opinions censored by corporate oversight. Having connected with members of the Topeka Capital-Journal staff through my classes and through student media, I found them to be sharply aware and extremely empathetic writers. I just cannot believe that this endorsement is an opinion shared by much, if not most, of the Topeka Capital-Journal’s team. Based on my experience with their staff and published stories, this endorsement is not representative of the newspaper itself. It is primly from the corporate head. And herein is where the problem lies for me, morally. Let’s not pretend that this is an issue of free speech. It’s not. The Topeka Capital-Journal is a privately owned newspaper. This
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endorsement is not a limitation of the press or an infringement on the First Amendment. It’s completely within the rights of the private media corporation. But this is a reality I was not exposed to until I took media classes and once I saw it, I couldn’t come to terms with the possibility that I could one day face a similar dilemma. Could I write an editorial endorsing a candidate who I personally opposed, even though my employer determined I do so? The answer, for me, was no. Ultimately, I’m not criticizing the Topeka Capital-Journal or even Morris Communications. I’m sympathizing with a writer who may, or may not, have had to write a piece against their conscience. And that’s a position that too many journalists find themselves in on regular basis. For me, it comes down to the tenacious values that journalists commit to from the start, a dedication to truth and public service. As it says in “The Journalist’s Creed” by Walter Williams, “I believe that a journalist should write only what he holds in his heart to be true… I believe that no one should write as a journalist what he would not say as a gentleman; that bribery by one’s own pocketbook is as much to be avoided as bribery by the pocketbook of another; that individual responsibility may not be escaped by pleading another’s instructions or another’s dividends.” Katie Wade, katherine.wade@ washburn.edu is a senior history major.
MARK MEETS WORLD Birth control needs more tests
Mark Feuerborn
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Last week, social media was ablaze with debate over the early termination of trials for a new injectable male birth control. The findings of the study reported the following reason for suspending the drug’s trials: “An external peer-review committee determined that, for safety reasons, recruitment should be stopped and enrolled participants should discontinue receiving injections and be transitioned to the recovery phase. This decision was based on [the] conclusion that the risks to the study participants outweighed the potential benefits to the study participants.” The study was concluded prematurely because male participants reported symptoms including pain at the injection site, mood swings, weight gain, lack of libido and depression. Some even reported sterility, and failed to regain a normal sperm count. Many women with past experience with birth control injections and pills found the cancellation of the study frustrating, and many of the symptoms
males reported were ones women have dealt with since female birth control was released. This is understandable, as it seems that right now these symptoms didn’t appear as legitimate until a male experienced them. However, this should not be seen as reason to criticize the participants of this study. Volunteering to be the first to try a drug previously untested on a human subject is an endeavor that requires an extreme amount of bravery and being very diligent in reporting even a hint of a symptom could save countless others from enduring harsher symptoms that rear up later on. Having discussed the importance of honest study participants, it’s also important to note that this male birth control trial had only 320 participants, not nearly enough to be representative of the general population. No numbers on female birth control studies could be found, but it’s doubtful they were any more effective in properly studying a fully representative group for all symptoms. The answer lies not in halting research into male birth control, but continuing trials on it as well as opening further studies on female birth control. Neither sex should have to be told to simply grin and bear it when it comes to negative symptoms. Mark Feuerborn, mark. feuerborn@washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.
Irresponsible reporting “In Review” A weekly editorial The mainstream media’s coverage of the national election has contributed to false notions and contradictory ideas that are compromising our democratic values. Over the course of 293 factchecks by PolitiFact, Clinton has an approximate truth rating (percentage of all statements rated as True, Mostly True or Half True) of 74 percent, while Trump has a truth rating of 30 percent. Despite this huge disparity in who has a grasp of accurate facts and policy knowledge, many are convinced that Clinton is a liar who compromised our national security and will say anything she needs to get elected. This is because of a giant, nationwide emphasis by media
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outlets on covering issues like Clinton’s private email server instead of coverage dedicated to the actual policy issues that will affect our country. In a representative democracy, the entire point of the system is that an electorate will elect the candidate whose values best represent theirs. When television news spends three times the amount of time on a single scandal than the values that a candidate represents, the election stops being about issues that affect citizens. Shifting democracy from a discussion of national concerns to a popularity contest destroys our overall discourse and guarantees people will not have access to the information required to vote for those who best repre-
sent them. This is not to say that the coverage of the Republican candidate has been much better. Joe Scarborough said on air that Trump, in an unrecorded discussion about nuclear policy, said “if we have nukes, why can’t we use them?” Many media sources ran with this, saying Trump was woefully under-educated on foreign policy, even though this was never said on the record. Additionally, when Trump made the argument that Barack Obama, U.S. president, and Clinton were the “founders of ISIS,” many fact-checked him, thinking he meant the statement literally. Not being able to give the presidential candidate of a ma-
jor party the most basic benefit of the doubt about figurative language just further reinforces that voters do not want to hear about the issues, only the gaffes and scandals. This misreporting and irresponsible journalism creates an air of distrust and anger that discourages many from engaging with the process at all. It hurts our country and makes it harder for the nation to choose a candidate it is happy with. This election’s candidates have had the two largest unfavorable ratings of any major candidate and with the coverage both have gotten over the past year and a half, it’s not difficult to see why. - The Editorial Staff
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Sophomore’s piano recital enchants audiences Andrew Shermoen
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To Shuting Ye, a sophomore piano performance major, music is something she couldn’t live without. When you love something it is almost impossible to part with, so when the time came, choosing a major was easy for Ye. On Friday, Nov. 4, Ye shared the talents she has been honing since middle school with a showcase held at White Concert Hall. Ye grew up in the Guangdong province of China, more popularly known to American’s as Canton. She began studying piano and music in middle school and her love for music grew into a desire to commit her life to it. In 2015 she began to attend Washburn because her piano instructor in China recommended that she do so and work with Dr. Ding. Ye opened her concert with Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Chaconne” the most famous movement to come out of Bach’s Partita in D minor for solo violin, which is listed as number 1004 in the huge catalogue of Bach composition the Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis. The “Chanconne” movement has been highly praised by
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Princess Pianist: Numerous members of Washburn’s music department speak highly of Shuting Ye’s discipline and talent. Jesse Bigelow, sophomore vocal performance major, said “She’ll be playing all around the world someday.”
virtuoso violinists all around the world. Some call it the greatest solo violin piece ever written. Of course, Ye is not a violin player. She performed the piano transcription of the piece written by Ferruccio Busoni. A “Chaconne” utilizes a familiar and repetitive bassline that allows the upper range to experiment and decorate, thus highlighting the mood of the piece.
From there the concert moved to the romantic nationalism of Spanish composer Enrique Granados and the first movement of his piano suite, “Goyescas.” “Los Requiebros” translates to “The Compliments” and the difficulty of its complex rhythms clearly left an impression on Ye’s audience as their response was of great admiration at her stunning expertise.
“Ballade No. 2” has a haunting melody that perfectly accompanies the story surrounding it. Composer Franz Liszt was a huge fan of Gothic horror writer Gottfried August Burger, and the piece itself is based on Burger’s poem “Lenore.” The poem tells the story of a young woman taking her zombie fiancé to a cemetery where they commence with their wedding
vows, with ghosts and skeletons excitedly celebrating. The piece perfectly sets this up with its sad and heartbreaking beginning that slowly crescendos into utter chaos. It was a unique piece that the audience really seemed to enjoy. The concert ended with Ye’s favorite piece, Darius Milhaud’s “Scaramouche, suite for two pianos.” Ye was joined by Julie Rivers, a local Topeka pianist, who took on a jazz suite composed of three increasingly difficult movements entitled “Vif,” “Modere” and “Basileira.” Ye said she loves the fast paced tempo of “Scaramouche” and that its style is fun and really enjoyable to play. Ye has been practicing piano for many years and to her it’s an extension of herself. “It’s just a part of my life. I can’t imagine not doing it. It’s magical. Just pure magic.”
Andrew Shermoen, andrew. shermoen@washburn.edu, is a senior English education major.
‘Hacksaw Ridge’ inspires audiences for Veteran’s Day Josh Setchel
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Mel Gibson’s “Hacksaw Ridge” is an absolutely harrowing depiction of war and a triumphant story of the power of the human spirit. The film chronicles the life of Desmond T. Doss (Andrew Garfield), a Virginia native who, despite his pacifism, enlisted to serve during World War II. Refusing to carry a weapon due to his strict religious beliefs, Doss performed as a medic, ultimately saving the lives of over 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa and earning himself the congressional Medal of Honor. It’s Andrew Garfield’s performance that truly brings the film to life. With a credible southern accent and a pitch perfect ‘ah shucks’ attitude, the British actor absolutely commits himself to each and every aspect of Doss’ character, flawlessly conveying his conflicted, but unshakable faith. In addition, Gibson has surrounded him with a phenomenal supporting cast including Vince Vaughn finally not playing Vince Vaughn as his drill sergeant. Vaughn is clearly having a blast in the film’s first half, screaming into the fresh re-
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Faithful: Private Desmond T. Doss rushes unarmed into the hellfire of battle in “Hacksaw Ridge.” Shortly after Okinawa, Doss was discharged following a tuberculosis diagnosis, which cost him a lung.
cruits’ faces with all the intensity of a real Drill Sergeant. Sam Worthington (“Avatar”) also impresses, finally stretching his chops a bit with his role as Doss’ skeptical Captain and even contributes to one of the film’s most emotional scenes. Luke Bracey (2015’s “Point Break”) surprises even more, playing a fellow soldier with more to him than meets the eye.
Initially flat out hostile to Doss, Bracey’s “Smitty” gradually grows into a fully three-dimensional character worth rooting for, as Doss so clearly sees. Teresa Palmer fills the love interest role suitably while displaying impeccable, chemistry with Garfield. Hugo Weaving outdoes himself as Doss’ veteran alcoholic father, stealing every scene he’s in.
The script by Andrew Knight and Robert Schenkkan can almost be described as two movies in one, with the first about Doss the man and the second about his actions. Gibson seamlessly blends the two. The first half of “Hacksaw Ridge” plays to conventions, but does so with earnestness and integrity, making it just as effective as the film’s second half. No punches
are pulled on screen and every piece moves at Gibson’s command. When the first bullets fly across the screen, the Battle of Okinawa hits like a freight train and never leaves any breathing room. It’s here that “Hacksaw Ridge” turns into something closer to a horror movie. It’s not for the faint of heart and those with squeamish stomachs may find themselves looking away, but it’s all in service of the unbelievable story being told. Boldly constructed and impeccably mounted, “Hacksaw Ridge” is one of the best films of the year. More than just another war film, Gibson has crafted an absolutely compelling story of faith and the drive it can spark in all of us. Hopefully it’s not another 10 years before his next effort, as the wait would be simply unbearable.
Josh Setchel, joshua.setchel@ washburn.edu, is a senior English major.
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Senior unveils eclectic ‘Mother Nature’ exhibition Josh Setchel
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“Art is a highly beneficial element to a well-rounded education,” writes senior art education major Cassie Leigh, who recently debuted her gallery entitled “Mother Nature” consisting of a collection of her proudest achievements for her senior show. “I desire to share the wonders of art with students by becoming an art educator,” Leigh writes on her web portfolio. “Art has always been and continues to be my greatest enjoyment in life.” Leigh was born in St. Louis and, by way of her grandmother, gained an appreciation for art at a young age, which led to her own pursuits. After two years at Penn Valley Community College in Kansas City, Leigh transferred to Washburn where she’s finishing her Bachelor’s degree and plans to get her teaching license in the spring of 2017. “Once I graduate I plan to teach at possibly the middle school level. But I would be grateful to teach at any level,” said Leigh. “Honestly, I just am looking forward to teaching no matter the level, because I feel
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Nurtured: Cassie Leigh remains all smiles during her senior exhibition “Mother Nature.” Both displayed pieces are a part of Leigh’s seven part acrylic series entitled “Envisioning Creation.”
most myself when sharing the joy I have for art with others.” Leigh’s exhibit, which ran from October 24 – November 4, showcased a wide range of artistic vision, with acrylic paintings, photography and even origami on display. Each and every piece tied singularly to her nature theme and formed a vivid
portrait of the artist as a person. Origami in particular stood out as a unique contribution with Leigh’s 2014 piece entitled “Freedom.” Leigh even had a pitch perfect explanation for why she practices the Asian art. “For me, origami is like a therapy, because once you know the pattern you can fold without
even thinking about it,” she said. “My goal in art is to never give up and always try new things. I have worked with many mediums and found aspects in each one that interest me.” A running Biblical theme also shone prominently, especially in Leigh’s piece entitled “Envisioning Creation,” a
series of seven acrylic paintings composed with the brightest of colors. Leigh made sure to emphasize the importance of singular vision when creating work. “I would like to teach my students to take what they are reading and create the scene however they see it,” she said. “My seven paintings are by no means a statement of exactly how God made the Earth, but merely how I connected with the words in the scriptures.” Leigh’s passion and aspirations show no sign of weakening over time whether it be as an artist herself, a teacher or both. I will strive to cultivate a classroom environment that encourages students to feel inspired and believed in,” she writes. “I will, as a teacher, help train the artist that is within every student.” For more information, contact Washburn’s Art Department at (785) 670-1125.
Josh Setchel, josh.setchel@ washburn.edu, is a senior English major.
Bon Iver’s soul-searching ‘22, A Million’ triumphs Andrew Shermoen
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Justin Vernon is one of music’s most versatile voices today. The frontman for the band Bon Iver, Vernon is a lyrical poet, wordsmith and an eclectic philosopher. After completing their critcally acclaimed second studio album “Bon Iver, Bon Iver” in 2011, the band took a hiatus. The band has reimerged five years later and transformed their usual indie rock/folk sound into a notably refreshing folktronica style, a fusion of the folk and electronic genres. As strange as that genre blending sound is, this experiemental new sound is beautifully unique and just works. “22, A Million” puts into words the epic internal journey one goes through in examing and redefining their beliefs and place in life. It’s a series of heart-wrenching tracks, their running theme being that loneliness, though painful, can be enlightening and useful. The albums sense of loneliness and isolation is set in its beginning tracks. “22 (OVER SOON)” uses glitchy and blaring synthesized beats that set the hesitation that
surrounds the album. It finds Vernon singing about his own desire for this period of sadness and loneliness to conclude soon. The album takes an immediate turn to despair with the track “10 Deathbreast.” The track’s distorted guitar and crushing, marching drum beats. Vernon finds his former love similar to the addiction of gambling and begs for it to come back. “715 - CREEKS” use of acapella with an autotuned choir feels like a sequel to Bon Iver’s former track “Woods.” It finds Vernon begging for the return of what once drove him, a great love. Whether this love was an earthly woman or god, we don’t know, but it doesn’t really matter. They may be one in the same for Vernon. This God is equal to a lover allegory seems most apparent in tracks like “33 GOD,” “666” and “8 (circle).” All these tracks focus on the allegory in a different way, but the end result is the same. For Vernon ,he feels abandoned by “God,” and his desire to try and find her again has just brought him more pain and confusion, highlighted in the best track on the album “666.” These tracks
utilize similar sounds, piano melodies surrounded by unique and synthesized beats, paired with drum and bass lines that urge Vernon to keep moving forward. “8 (circle)” is the turn of the piece and its message is beautiful. In all the sadness and rage, in all the obliviousness of it all, Vernon has seen great truth. It will all circle back someday, everything is cyclical. While that thought can be heartbreaking, there’s no reason it can’t be uplifting. The circle always closes. The other tracks in “22, A Million” complete the story happening throughout the album’s duration, but they aren’t nearly as compelling as the other tracks that feel unique and soul-crushingly beautiful in this album’s short 34 minute duration. Bon Iver’s newest album is a mix of the refreshingly new and notably classic. It’s a beautiful record with ups and downs that not only includes songs filled with musical complexity and beauty. It also has songs with lyrical quality that discusses love, loneliness, religion, and depression with nuanced attitude and heart-breaking honesty. It’s
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Folking Around: Bon Iver’s bandname comes from front-man Justin Vernon’s experience with mononucleosis hepatitis where he watched a lot of the show “Northern Exposure” while on bedrest. A common greeting among the characters was “bon hiver” which in French means “good winter.”
almost certainly one of the best albums of 2016.
Andrew Shermoen, andrew. shermoen@washburn.edu, is a secondary English education major.
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Sports Speak “What are you going to do now?” “We’re going to Disney World!” No joke, this was the Chicago Cubs’ response to winning the World Series. After a dramatic victory in the tenth inning of the seventh game, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series 4-3 with an 8-7 final game. After that, they went to Orlando, Florida to celebrate at Disney World. I have been a fan of the Chicago Cubs since I was a kid, because my parents practically brainwashed me by telling me the Cubs were the best and taking me to Old Chicago’s every time we ate out. The Cubs were my idols as a kid. Of course this illusion was quickly broken when I grew up and realized that A. The Cubs hadn’t won a World Series since 1908 when they
won it for the second consecutive year. B. Supporting a team halfway across the country means that you never get to watch games live and C. I don’t really like baseball. Don’t get me wrong: I intend to write about baseball, I am writing about baseball right now and I am indeed a fan of the Chicago Cubs. But I don’t particularly get a thrill from watching baseball. I attended the sixth game of the 2014 World Series with my family. The Royals won that game, and although I hadn’t been paying much attention to the games before it, in that moment, I was a Royals fan. I think all of the energy came from being in that moment, sitting alongside people that were putting their hearts into cheering for their favorite team, was what made me love that day so much.
I know this was all some roundabout storytelling on my part this week, but I promise I have a point. That point being this: it’s okay to be a fan. It’s okay to be happy when you win and sad when you lose. You don’t have to be a fan of everything, just try out something you aren’t a fan of with people that care a lot about it. It really does provide perspective and is an amazing rush of adrenaline to understand the point of view of a die hard fan. Cheer, be happy, even if you don’t like baseball or you are an Indians fan. Sports wouldn’t be around if people didn’t like them.
Dylan McManis, dylan. mcmanis@washburn.edu, is a sophomore English major.
In Brief Volleyball gears up for Pittsburg
On Friday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. the Washburn Ichabod volleyball team will welcome the Pittsburg State Gorillas for the second to last match before the MIAA tournament. The Ichabods are looking dominant at a 14-2 record in the conference against the Gorillas’ 4-12. The next day however is the final match of the season where
Washburn will face down Central Oklahoma, a team they had previously lost to 0-3 and is currently tied with Washburn for second in the conference at 14-2. To finish the season strong and give the fans at Lee Arena a good game, Washburn will have to bring their A-game this weekend.
At 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12 the Emporia State Hornets will come to Yager Stadium to take on the Washburn Ichabods in what should be a close match-up between the two teams. Washburn is coming into this game with a 7-3 record, however, Emporia State has a 9-1 record, with their sole loss coming on opening night. Both of these teams have very productive offenses, either one of them capable of putting
up 30-40 points if they need to. The only problem for both teams is that both of their defenses are vulnerable to opponents’ offenses. This weekend viewers are in for a possible shootout, making this is a winnable game for the Ichabods. The game against Emporia State is highly anticipated every year, as the Ichabods and the Hornets have a fierce rivalry, but were beat soundly last year by the Hornets 47-21.
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Football fights for redemption, tension builds Dylan McManis
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Washburn’s final away game of the regular season ended on a high note on Nov. 5 in Edmond, Oklahoma as Washburn defeated the University of Central Oklahoma football team 31-28. A tense back and forth game between the Ichabods and the Bronchos, many of the points in the game were earned with time running down on the clock and intense pressure on both teams to score. The first touchdown of the
game was scored by Washburn’s own Bryce Chavis with 1:32 left in the first quarter. This was followed by a touchdown from Washburn’s Anthony Daniels in the second quarter shortly after time began at 14:13. Central Oklahoma didn’t manage to find their stride until 46 seconds remained in the second quarter when they finally managed to reduce Washburn’s lead to 14-7 before Washburn scored a field goal immediately after as time expired to end the first half 17-7. Going into the second half
with a 10 point lead Washburn then extended it to 24-7 thanks to James Brania-Hopp in the third quarter. This was followed by a touchdown from Central Oklahoma and a touchdown from Washburn’s Mickeel Stewart to end the third quarter 31-14. The University of Central Oklahoma attempted to catch up to Washburn in the fourth quarter with two touchdowns, but their lack of finishing power at the end allowed Washburn to win by three. The victory over Central Oklahoma allowed Washburn
to advance to 7-3 on the season, putting them at a win percentage of 70 percent as they head into the final game of the regular season against Emporia State Nov. 12. Emporia State is a longtime rival of Washburn, having defeated Washburn 4721 last season and currently holding a 9-1 record. Last year the famous “Can Emporia” game was held at Emporia, but Washburn is hosting this year at Yager Stadium, and may have a chance to defeat Emporia State with the support of its students. If Washburn wins, that will put
their record at 8-3 and might even give them a chance to be third in the MIAA this season, something contradictory to the preseason coach’s poll and last year’s results. This year, “Can Emporia” is more than just a rivalry match up, it is a critical point for Washburn’s redemption in the MIAA, so be there on Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. to witness all the action.
78-63 and Oklahoma University 84-64. While the women’s team lost to Kansas State University 66-31, and the University of Kansas 81-57. The highlight player for the men’s team is Cameron Wiggins, a junior point guard that became a starter last season. Wiggins is known for his three pointers and even scored a three pointer starting out the game against Kansas State. While he didn’t beat the team average for rebounds, having only three rebounds, he did contribute to the 45-44 end game rebound victory against the University of
Kansas. Although it is a minor victory, it does highlight one of the team’s strengths, especially since junior forward Brady Skeens put up seven rebounds in each game, beating out all but two of the University of Kansas’ players for rebounds. The women’s team managed to outrebound both of their opponents, Kansas State and Kansas University. Washburn’s women’s team grabbed 41-36 in rebounds against Kansas State and 42-37 against Kansas University, with both of the games having greater loss deficits than the men’s team, the skill of the
team shows despite their division-one opponents. The biggest players to note are Jharian Bowen, Alyxis Bowens, Felisha Gibbs, and Reagan Phelan who all scored 10 points in each of the games. Rebounds played a key part in the players earning these point. While they may have been beaten in points, they have a lot of room for growth as the season begins. Exhibition games don’t count toward the team’s record, instead they provide an opportunity to practice against higher division players before their actual season begins and the games
count for the conference. The men’s basketball team will be away for the weekend while they are in the Southwestern Oklahoma State Basketball Classic, but you can catch the women’s team at Lee Arena as they take on Minot State Nov. 11, University of Mary Nov. 12 and University of Saint Mary Nov. 14. From now on you can catch your weekly basketball update here in the Washburn Review via our scoreboard on page 11. Dylan McManis, dylan. mcmanis@washburn.edu, is a sophomore English major.
Dylan McManis, dylan. mcmanis@washburn.edu, is a sophomore English major.
Basketball starts season Nov. 11 on home turf
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Basketball season starts up this week officially as the men’s team takes on East Central University in the Southwestern Oklahoma State Basketball Classic Nov. 11, and the women’s team takes on Minot State University Nov. 11 to kick off their first four games at home. On the exhibition record, both of the Washburn basketball teams have lost all of their exhibition games. The men’s team lost to the University of Kansas 92-74, Kansas State University
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