Washburn Review - Feb. 8, 2017 - Issue 17 by Washburn Student Media

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Crowdfunding program makes Impact WU opens student survey

Mark Feuerborn

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With hopes of spurring community involvement in various student and faculty projects on Washburn University and Washburn Tech’s campuses, the Washburn University Foundation has recently created a new crowdfunding platform; Impact. In a press release on Jan. 31, Marshall Meek, executive director of major and planned giving at the Washburn University Foundation, highlighted his hopes for the new crowdfunding platform. “This is a perfect opportunity for the Foundation to partner with faculty and staff to fund projects that will broaden a student’s learning experience, projects that otherwise wouldn’t be possible because of budget restraints,” Meeks said. “This helps us connect donors to projects they care about, and they can see the direct difference they are making for our students.” In the press release, JuliAnn Mazachek, vice president for academic affairs at Washburn, echoed this sentiment. “These projects reinforce our faculty and staff’s commitment to providing all Washburn students an exceptional education,” Mazachek said. Sarah Towle, assistant director of communication for the University Foundation, spoke on how Impact was conceived. “Crowdfunding has been around for a few years now, [with sites like] GoFundMe, Kickstarter, huge successes,” Towle said. “Part of the downside of them is that they might take some money out of funds [donated]. We’ve seen some other universities do crowdfunding sites, so we decided

to look into the idea as well. It is our own platform. We want to cultivate that donor and tell them what their gift is used for.” Looking at the Impact website, there are currently six projects available to donate to, including a professional recording at a studio for Washburn’s Jazz Orchestra and funding for Washburn Tech students to travel to the National SkillsUSA competition. Towle commented on the Jazz Orchestra Recording project. “We have a lot of people that are friends of the music program that have given to the Jazz Orchestra Recording,” Towle said. “That’s because they’ve given in the past, they’ve seen what those gifts have done, and

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so now they’re able to give to a specific project. It also is able to connect the donor on a deeper level with what they’re giving their money to.” For each of the projects’ pages, Impact features a video to discuss the project and its goals, a tab for updates on the project based on its financial milestones and a donor wall to see who has contributed to each project. Towle also pointed out that the Washburn University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, which means, unlike on crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter, donations to the Impact program are tax deductible for the donor. Chase Sachs, a Washburn University alumni, said he was especially happy to see an op-

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tion that would fund equipment for archaeological excavation and forensic anthropology. “Since I have left Washburn to pursue Near Eastern Archaeology, I have often thought how unfortunate it is that a person often has to give up on their interests simply because of where they were born and raised,” Sachs said. “Archaeology is one of those fields where if you are not born and raised in a major city, then you do not have the resources to pursue your academic interests, so it is encouraging to see Washburn addressing that issue.” Sachs said he was excited to see a project, “Digital Storytelling,” hosted by a professor he knew from his time at Washburn. “I know Dr. Wynn and am thrilled to see her hard work on this project,” Sachs said. “In today’s time it is imperative that historians take advantage of the digital technologies available to them just as they did with the innovation of the printing press. [It is] exciting to see Washburn professors like Dr. Wynn anticipate and actively participate in the future of the discipline of history.” Towle explained that Impact is focusing on the six current projects open to donations for now, but that students and faculty could come forward with new projects in the future. “We’re looking for projects that have the most impact on students,” Towle said. “We want to see what everyone has to say, but you can always submit a proposal.”

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

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Washburn University opened the National Survey of Student Engagement to freshmen and seniors Feb. 7. More than 500 universities use the National Survey of Student Engagement to assess how much time and effort students put into their education and how the institutions are utilizing their resources to promote student learning. Washburn University conducts this survey every three years. “The purpose of it is to measure among first year students, freshmen, and seniors their level of student engagement on four different themes,” said Kayla Carter, academic effectiveness analyst. “Institutions all over the nation use this, so we can then say we did better than the national average or we were equal to the national average or we were below in certain areas.” The four themes of student engagement are academic challenge, experiences with faculty, the quality and support found in the campus environment and peer learning, such as collaborative work and class discussions. “The result report will be sent out by NSSE and we’ll get it by the summer,” Carter said. “Lots of academic and administrative departments use this data. They request it to find out how certain things were rated, [such as] teacherSURVEY: continued on page 3

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made in money jars located in Henderson 316 as well. If a total of $500 is collected, mass media classes for Monday, May 1 will be cancelled, and if $1000 is raised, Thursday, May 4 will be cancelled as well.

ArtLab classes, a pleasant distraction

WSGA tables in

Volunteer Income “Pause for a Cause” Tax Assisstance Taxpaying residents of Kansas, Missouri or Illinois, grossing $54,000 or less a year, are welcome to come receive free assisstance filing their 2016 taxes. The Tax and Estate Planning Association at Washburn Law is hosting the event at 9 a.m. Feb. 11 at the Washburn Law School, first floor commons area and Washburn students and staff are encouraged to participate.

11 to 1 p.m. Feb. 13 thru 17, in the Memorial Union, WSGA will be tabling for multiple causes. Students can enter a drawing to win an “I love WU!” t-shirt, as well as collect free items. Monday is dedicated to mental health awareness; Tuesday is depression/anxiety awareness; Wednesday is eating disorder awareness; Thursday is substance abuse awareness and Friday is STAND Together.

Mabee Skillshops offer students tips

Mass Media Dead Days and T-shirts Students and faculty are encouraged to donate for thefunding of Mass Media Day, which encourages students to attend Washburn and join the mass media program. Tshirts are on sale for $12 in the Mass Media Office, located in Henderson 316. Monatary donations can also be

The Center for Student Success will be offering various Skillshops this week to help students. All events are free and will be held in Mabee 205. At 12 p.m. on Feb. 8 there will be a Learning Lab called “What is Interleaving?” At 12 p.m. on Feb. 9 there will be a major meetup for Women’s Studies majors, and then at 7 p.m. there will be a a tip skillshop on how to stay organized. At 1 p.m. on Feb. 10 is “Financial Fridays” in which you can learn how to invest and save money. If you attend 5 Skillshops, you can earn a free lunch, and if you attend 10 Skillshops

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Crayon Creations: Cheyenne Bitts, sophomore art education major, and Hannah Weaver, a senior intern from Seaman High School, create art while Jaquita Clark, a senior social work major, talks to them about classes offered at the ArtLab this semester. The Artlab, located on the bottom floor of Garvey Fine Arts Center, offers classes for students and families to attend including lego building, coloring, drawing and painting.

before April 1 you will be entered into a drawing to win a Textbook Scholarship for theFall 2017 semester.

Series will Present: “Dammit Jim, I’m a Doctor NOT an Informaticist!” This free series lecture will bring Dr. Brandan Kennedy to campus to discuss the growing field of biomedical informatics. Kennedy is a graduate of Washburn’s Respiratory Therapy program, a Pediatric Hospitalist and the Associate Chief Medical Information Officer for Medical Informatics and Telemedicine at Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Inter-professional Healthcare Series

“Portraits of America” brings George Bugatti

From 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 10, in Henderson 112, the Inter-Professional Healthcare

“Portraits of America,” Starring George Bugatti begins at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at

the White Concert Hall. Bugatti sings and plays Jazz as well as classics from the 50s, 60s and 70s. He writes his own material to perform, and his album, “A Night for Romance,” is in stores and on radio play lists nationwide. He will be headlining the performace after the National Symphony Orchestra: Portraits of America.

Additional Upcoming Events (Feb. 8) International Brown Bag Lecture 12 p.m. International House

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(Feb. 10-12) Kansas Garden Show 10-7 p.m. Kansas Expo Center (Feb. 13) Build a Bear for Bae (WSGA) 11 a.m. in the lower level of the Memorial Union

25 (Feb. 13) Resume Roadshow (appraisal of resume) Memorial Union, outside of Corner Store

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TWLOHA offers a safe place for discussion, awareness Shayndel Jones

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Bringing awareness to topics including mental illness, suicide, self-harm and female empowerment is a tough concept to relay to others, especially in today’s world. To Write Love On Her Arms, otherwise known as TWLOHA, is a student organization that works to promote and bring awareness to these matters. Natalie Engler, junior criminal justice major, is the co-president of TWLOHA. Engler has been a member of the organization for three years. “There’s a lot of stigma

wrapped around topics like mental illness and we want to break that stigma,” said Engler. “We want people to know if they struggle with a mental illness, it is perfectly normal and it makes them human. It doesn’t define you, it’s just a part of you.” Engler said that similar to the stigma with mental illness, the word “feminism” is surrounded with negativity. “Many people think that being a feminist means that you hate men or that women are just complaining about nothing when women have been fighting for the same rights as men since the 1920s when we received the right to vote,” said Engler.

SURVEY cont. faculty iactions or services provided in administrative offices. One of the modules that we added this year was academic advising, so it’ll give students a chance to really give some feedback about advising. Do they meet often enough? Are they getting the right kind of information?” Freshmen and seniors can access the survey from an email sent from the university. Reminder emails will be sent before the survey closes March 17. The previous survey in 2014 got a response rate of 32 percent from freshmen and 39 percent from seniors. The university is hoping to improve those numbers for the 2017 survey. “The main reason we’re try-

ing to promote it as much as possible is the more respondents we get the, the more data we’re able to collect, the better information we have to guide improvement,” Carter said. The university will enter every student who completes the survey into a drawing for a $200 Best Buy gift card as an incentive. Other prizes include four $25 gift cards for various restaurants in Topeka. There will be two drawing pools, one for freshmen and one for seniors, with equal prizes for a total of 10 winners. Shelby Castor, freshman music education major, and Jordan Carley, sophomore forensic anthropology major, suggest time commitment may be a leading cause for the low response

“Feminism has many faces and I think, as a feminist, we need to take back the word ‘feminist’ and try to make it more positive.” The Women’s March, the worldwide anti-Donald Trump protest on Jan. 21, 2017, created a stir of emotions. This event sent many to attempt to protect legislation and policies regarding human rights and other issues, including women’s rights, immigration reform, healthcare reform, the natural environment, LGBTQ rights, racial equality, freedom of religion and workers’ rights. The rallies were aimed at Trump, largely due to statements and positions

attributed to him regarded by many as anti-women or otherwise offensive. It was the largest single-day demonstration in U.S. history. The Women’s March, as well as the 2017 election, sparked many fears for students across the campus. TWLOHA works to create a safe place for those wanting to speak about their worries. Kimberly Woodworth, sophomore art major, is another co-president of TWLOHA. She has been a large activist for women’s rights and feminism. “On paper most people believe women have equal rights because we can own property,

rate and the prizes may not be enough for many students. “[The drawing is] a little bit gimmicky,” Carley said. “If you don’t have the time or necessarily care that much it’s not going to be something that’s really interesting to you.” A better tactic may be to cut down on the time commitment. “I thought some of the question essentially meant the same thing, but they’d just ask them again in separate sections,” Castor said. “I found myself just clicking the button.” She also offers using class time in courses with high freshmen enrollment as a way to boost participation. “Definitely do it during WU 101,” Castor said. “That would be a really good place to do it.”

Ultimately, the goal is to help the university better serve its student body, regardless of any other incentives. “Freshmen and seniors can access the survey from an email sent from the university. Reminder emails will be sent before the survey closes March 17. The previous survey in 2014 got a response rate of 32 percent from freshmen and 39 percent from seniors. The university is hoping to improve those numbers for the 2017 survey. “The main reason we’re trying to promote it as much as possible is the more respondents we get the, the more data we’re able to collect, the better information we have to guide improvement,” Carter said. The university will enter ev-

vote and things like that, but at the same time there is a lot of stigma around women’s bodies and TWLOHA wants to voice these issues to the public,” said Woodworth. “I just want people to not be afraid because the people who are making you feel afraid want you to be afraid of them. The people of America govern America, and it starts with local and state government. Contact your representatives and ask them what they want to do to ease your fears and make smart decisions from there.”

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

ery student who completes the survey into a drawing for a $200 Best Buy gift card as an incentive. Other prizes include four $25 gift cards for various restaurants in Topeka. There will be two drawing pools, one for freshmen and one for seniors, with equal prizes for a total of 10 winners. “The main reason to do this is to improve Washburn and improve all of the academic and administrative areas especially based on student responses and their feedback,” Carter said.

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

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Exploring the spring Career Fair and Kansas’ job market Matthew Boland CONTRIBUTOR

Washburn University’s Careers Services transforms students into well prepared young professionals ready to take on the workforce. Career Services will hold its spring Career Fair 10 to 2 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 15 in Lee Arena. The event brings together students and employers giving them accessibility to each other that isn’t readily available. Students are able to explore career options, network and learn valuable social skills in a professional setting. “This particular event, we are expecting about 120 organizations to attend. These organizations are going to be looking at our students for part time jobs, internships and full time jobs. There are some

misconceptions about the event. A lot of people think it’s for juniors and seniors, but it is for all students looking to expand their career opportunities,” said Williams. Students should take steps to prepare themselves before attending the fair, making themselves more marketable, like bringing multiple copies of an updated resume to hand out to interested employers. Gary Handy, Career Services specialist, provided some tips on how to prepare. “The best tip I have, is make sure you are prepared as you can be for the harder questions employers will ask. Like the strengths and weaknesses questions and why should we hire you, tell me more about yourself and why do you want to work there,” said Handy.

In addition to preparing themselves, students should present themselves in the most marketable way possible. This means dressing for the occasion and coming to the fair with a good attitude and a willingness to interact with people. “Employers generally make their locked in first impression of you within the first 10 seconds of meeting you. Your appearance makes a difference, but it’s also about your approach. Are you warm, do you come off as professional, do they feel like they can trust you,” said Handy. Students who prepare themselves accordingly have a lot to look forward to as they search for employment. “There are really two big areas that are growing in the

state of Kansas, in terms of employment. These are education and health services and the other area is in financial activities. So anything in econ of finance have all been grow-

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Matthew Boland, matthew. boland@washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.

NOTO thrives in winter with First Fridays, daily shows Mark Feuerborn

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North Topeka is known for the multiple art galleries that host shows on a weekly basis, as well as the recently opened NOTO Arts Center that serves as an outreach program to support artists in Topeka. On nights such as First Fridays, vendor booths and street performers also join the mix of food, music and visual arts available to peruse. Staci Ogle is the owner of one such gallery in NOTO, Haven Arts. She says her studio has seen an influx of attendance at First Fridays. The attendees have also become involved in the culture around Haven and the other galleries. “It’s really fun to watch the crowd of people come up, and share their thoughts on what they thought Haven meant, and what it was like to view the artwork that was up there,” Ogle said. Ogle said that despite the low temperatures in the winter, visitation in NOTO has continued to grow both at First Fridays and also on a day-to-day basis.

Waterman-Peters, owner of another art gallery in NOTO called Studio 831, agreed with Ogle and said she was happy to see growing support for local artists in the district. “We are so thrilled to welcome so many people through to see our art,” Waterman-Peters said. “[It] gives us a chance not only to show it, but also talk about it, and ultimately sell [one’s art]. A lot of times, when people are able to stand and speak with the artist and ask questions about the work, they become a lot more engaged with it.” Waterman-Peters also said that she was grateful for the growing amount of various perspectives arriving in the NOTO Arts community from both visitors and artists. “As far as NOTO is concerned, I’m thrilled that it’s growing,” Waterman-Peters said. “Businesses and artists have come and gone, and that’s one of the things that’s special about it. There’s room for diverse people, diverse businesses and diverse artists. People from all walks of life come through here.”

For the upcoming months, Ogle said that Haven Arts has multiple exhibits planned. “We are working on showing the ‘Abstraction’ show at Haven Arts, which is a combination of many artists around the Topeka area,” Ogle said. “Coming up in March we have a show with Jeanie Cologne and Joe Pennington. Those are our featured artists we’ll have.”

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Waterman-Peters said that with the growing audience in NOTO in mind, Studio 831 is currently working on updates to its their building that will coincide with an upcoming gallery installation. “We are in the process of

doing some renovation inside to better accommodate the artists’ working places,” Waterman-Peters said. “What we have done so far will be available for people to see [with] our featured artist this month, Diane Lawrence. She has a wonderful show of her paintings on silk. They’re all about tornadoes, so they’re a combination of landscapes and very moody skies.” In addition to the galleries Ogle has planned, February also marks the anniversary of Haven Arts’ opening. “It’s been a year for us, which is exciting,” Ogle said. “We’ll have some little treats to go with [the gallery] when you come up this month. It has been one heck of a ride, to open the gallery and experience some of the artwork that has come through there. We’ve had a couple of interactive art shows throughout the year, so we definitely let the public know we’re open to a lot of different ideas.” One previous gallery of Haven’s that Ogle recalled from First Fridays was ‘White Noise,’ an interactive event where all canvases displayed

were blank, but had a title above them to serve as a prompt for thought. Sticky notes were given to viewers to write on and place next to the canvas. The ideas on these notes were later utilized in the creation of artwork on each canvas. “The idea behind that was to get you to think about what would be on that canvas based on the title that canvas was given,” Ogle said. “We really didn’t expect that we were going to have much of a turnout with that event, but by the time we were done with the show, we had purple sticky notes all over the walls.” Ogle also mentioned an opportunity for Washburn art students to assist with painting a mural at the annual Festival of Trees through Haven. “The mural that they’ve had up there for the last 25 years is needing to be replaced,” Ogle said. “We have a small group now that is going to be putting the mural together, so we have that opportunity available.” Mark Feuerborn, mark.feuerborn@washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.

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Viral hashtag humanizes science

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MARK MEETS WORLD DeVos is not the best flavor of education reform

Mark Feuerborn

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A tweet by David Steen, assistant research professor of wildlife and ecology at Auburn University, claiming most Americans can’t name a living scientist prompted numerous scientists to introduce themselves using #actuallivingscientist over the weekend. The hashtag is a response to a perceived lack of awareness and appreciation for the work scientists do. The goal is to explain the importance of their research while showing they are people, rather than just faceless lab coats. This is a welcome outreach by individuals in the face of a media blackout among scientific government agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency. Out of a sample size of 1,000 people, only 30 percent could name a living scientist, according to a poll by Research America. Out of that 30 percent, 43 percent named Stephen Hawking, theoretical physicist and borderline celebrity. These statistics suggest science in general is relatively low on most people’s list of priorities. This is rather disheartening considering how important science is to understanding the universe humanity inhabits. While

some may not see the benefit in research for research’s sake, today’s theory is tomorrow’s application. Without biology, there is no medicine. Without chemistry, there is no combustion engine. Although much of the research may be abstract, the concrete impact of scientific discoveries on society cannot be overstated. With the popularity of this hashtag, it seems many in the scientific community realize mainstream society values personality over credibility. Presenting facts and discoveries in a purely neutral manner is not enough to convince people of their gravity. This is not necessarily a new discovery, as shown by the success of television shows like “Bill Nye The Science Guy.” In the era of fake news and alternative facts, observable and evidence-based claims are more important than ever. While #actuallivingscientist is a good start, the scientific community must continue to reach out to the public, increase positive visibility and resist anti-science rhetoric. The future of truth depends on it. - The Editorial Staff

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Betsy DeVos, a former chairwoman of the proschool choice group American Federation for Children, has been appointed as the United States Secretary of Education following a narrow swing-vote in the Senate, Feb. 7. The vote was split 50-50, as every Democrat in the Senate and two Republicans voted against DeVos. It took Vice President Mike Pence breaking the tie to cast the vote in her favor. In a poll by the Baltimore Sun of 407 participants, 76 percent expressed concern that DeVos will damage public education in America. DeVos has yet to refute this concern, as she is a staunch advocate for private charter schools. However, what hits particularly close to home for Ichabods - as we await our Board of Regents’ vote on the guns-on-campus policy - Is DeVos’ claim she will support Trump’s plan to ban gun-free schools during her Senate confirmation hearing. Our school’s vote may not matter after all on that issue. The problem perceived with DeVos is that her new position entails working to benefit

the country’s education system, public and private. This is something DeVos seems she doesn’t want to work toward. Education in America does need reform, but not in a fashion that exclusively benefits charters. We may see a growing gap between those in the public system and those in charter schools. This could be seen as the beginning of an elite, lucky few students based on parental income. However, if we look at DeVos’ work when she was the Republican Party chairwoman in Michigan, this elite few may not be that lucky after all. Michigan has the country’s largest network of charter schools. Focusing in on the only high school left in Brightmoor - a charter called Detroit Community Schools - the superintendent earned an annual salary of $130,000, while in 20 years in operation, only two of its students have earned college-ready scores as determined by the ACT. Only time will tell what DeVos has in store. Even then, following her appointment, a bill was proposed by a GOP representative to abolish the Department of Education. The government’s playing field for public education sits like an unpredictable time-bomb, for now. Mark Feuerborn, mark. feuerborn@washburn.edu, is a junior mass media 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. 31 to Feb. 7. Of 5 recorded crimes:

January 31 14:00 - Burglary (Vehicle): currency/coins. Parking Lot 9. Report taken: investigation continues.

February 4 22:45 - Theft: cell phone. Living Learning Center. Report taken: investigation continues.

February 4 02:11 - Traffic violation, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, notice to leave. KBI Forensics Center. Report taken: two citations, one notice to leave served, referred to the Associate VP for Student Life.

February 6 11:07 - Information report: code of conduct violation. Parking Lot 9. Report taken: referred to Law School Associate Dean of Student Affairs.

Alcohol Violations - 0% Assault - 0% Burglary (Building) - 0% Burglary (Vehicle) - 20% Criminal Damage - 0% Domestic Violence - 0% Drug Arrests - 20% Harassment - 0% Sex Offense - 0% Theft (Auto) - 0% Traffic Incidents - 40% Theft - 20%

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Kenzie’s Beauty Corner: Men’s Fashion Essentials

Kenzie McCoy

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While college gives the opportunity for students to roll out of the bed and come to class in whatever sweatpants look less dirty that day, it also prepares you for the working world every once in awhile. Job fairs, mock interviews, presentations and date nights give guys and gals a chance to find their own, personal style. I’ve always been jealous of the ease that men have when it comes to fashion. While I’m taking too long to fix my hair, guys are simply jumping out of the shower, throwing on their clothes and bolting out the door. This is the image I, and I’m sure

many other women, have of a man’s primping routine. However, with maybe a couple more minutes in the morning and a few tricks, guys can take their routine from drab to eye-catching. I asked my boyfriend, let’s call him Tim, if he had any ground-breaking advice for college guys and their fashion and grooming choices. He quickly muttered something about wearing tighter clothes and trimming your beard. Let’s flesh out these words of wisdom a bit more, shall we? Kenzie McCoy, mckenzie. mccoy@washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.

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The New Classic: Ryan Yowell, sophomore psychology major, shows off an effortlessly cool look with a fitted grey sweater, dark wash jeans and sleek black jacket. These classic style staples are great for date nights.

Upgrade on a budget

While college is a great time to transition from a dude to a grown, hard-working man, it isn’t the time to spend a ton of money on high-dollar wardrobe decisions. While updating your look can be great for impressing professors, future employers and your girlfriends, it isn’t great for your billfold. My advice is to purchase a few staple pieces

over the course of your college career, gradually updating your closet so that, when you graduate, you will be well suited for a new job and any new aspects of your life. Here’s some items to consider swapping out this season: Old t-shirts for casual polos; Distressed jeans and juvenile cargo pants for dark wash jeans and fitted slacks; Baggy sweatshirts

Tip Top Trim: Ben Ciummo, senior computer science major, models a bicep-flattering plaid button-up, fitted jeans and well-groomed facial hair. His style is classically masculine and comfortable.

Embrace fitted clothing

When you reach adulthood, it’s time to trade in the baggy cargo pants for slacks and fitted jeans. And yes, there’s a line between form fitting pants and a pair of “I can’t sit down” pants. There has to be a compromise. When comparing Tim’s current look with how he dressed a few years ago, I noticed how his taste in clothes has matured from loose, sloppy-looking

clothing into more fitted, polished pieces. Even if you don’t want a lot of form-fitting pieces, grab a couple staples to add to your closet. A tapered leather jacket or peacoat and straightcut, dark-wash jeans can make all the difference and add structure to your winter look. Fitted button-ups and rolled sleeves are also winners. It doesn’t take money to wear the right size of clothing.

for fitted sweaters and fleece pullovers. With these style tips in mind, head to one of Topeka’s thrift stores, like Plato’s Closet, and find your hidden gems. Invest in a few staples that you can mix and match on the regular, then slowly accumulate pieces with more personality to create your own unique style without much hassle or breaking the bank.

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Put Together: Nathaniel Higdon, senior biology major, shows off how a fitted peacoat, scarf and a mature necklace pull an outfit together. Personal touches like a plaid pattern or gold accent take a classic look to the next level.

Do as the Vikings did

I’ve always had to beg Tim to trim his hair and manscape on the regular. While I don’t have a problem with beards in general, they demand upkeep. When facial hair isn’t shaped, it can make your face look wide and your look messy. After spending some time watching the show

“Vikings,” Tim was eventually convinced that maybe trimming your beard could actually be manly. In the show, they were all about haircare. While giant Viking braids may not be the norm today, the pointy beards, half-shaved hairstyles and manbuns are very much in style. Grab the beard trimmer, pull

up a picture of a Viking and let the inspiration take you. For example, shaping the edges of a beard enhances one’s jawline. Embrace and mantain your luscious locks, rub in some beard balm onto your clean facial hair and you’re primed ready to impress the world no matter what you’re wearing.

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“The Vagina Monologues” arrive at Washburn Ali Dade

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Feb. 2nd through the 4th, saw the return of “The Vagina Monologues” to Washburn’s Neese Gray Theater. This year’s production of the feminist play was sponsored by Washburn student organizations STAND and V-Day. All proceeds made from ticket sales of the show went to fund, Stop Trafficking And Resist Slavery (STARS). STARS aims to end human trafficking. “The Vagina Monologues” is an episodic play written in 1996 by Eve Ensler. There are three narrators present in the show that guide the audience through the multi-level monologues that cover a variety of issues from vaginas and their hair, to a transgender woman’s telling of her relationship with her vagina, to the sharing of stories of sexual assault and sexual liberations. These monologues were presented by eight different women with varying appearances, backgrounds, ages and ethnicities. Washburn’s production of “The Vagina Monologues” was nothing short of extraordinary. The topics covered in the monologues were so varying, they caused the audience to laugh one minute and cry the next. Even though this is not a new show to Washburn’s campus, there was still much excitement for the event from the audience, cast and crew alike.

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Vagina Fights Back: The cast of Washburn’s 2017 production of The Vagina Monologues, joined by director Marissa Meis (center front). The show ran Feb. 2-4 in the Neese Gray Theater. The show is known for its wonderful amount of diversity in age, ethnicites and experiences.

Corey Perkins is a senior theatre and English double major who helped with Washburn’s 2015 production of The Vagina Monologues and saw this year’s production on opening night. “The Vagina Monologues is definitely important, because in America, a lot of sexual education and awareness about how the body works, whether you’re male or female is starting to go away, said Perkins. “It’s kind of seen as a taboo or a private thing… So The Vagina Mono-

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logues is important because it brings to life a lot of problems that women have had forever, and it presents it in a way that it’s entertaining, but you still learn.” One of the cast members of the show was Vanessa Nunez, Washburn alumna who graduated in the Fall of 2016 with a degree in mass media. After the Thursday showing, Nunez spoke about the political importance of a show like this. “[The Vagina Monologues] is

especially important right now with what’s going on in our political climate. We’re trying to fight back for some rights that are being taken away, and so The Vagina Monologues is a great way to put women out there and [say], ‘We are here and we are not going down without a fight’,” said Nunez. On the Friday, Feb. 3rd production of the show, the 2017 Women in Leadership forum was held afterwards in which the Washburn Leadership Insti-

tute, Washburn University Players and STAND spoke about key women in Washburn and Topeka that showed great leadership as well as speaking on the overall role of leadership, gender, equality and success. Marissa Meis, a senior mass media and theatre double major, was the director of The Vagina Monologues. Meis spoke about the role that these monologues play in society: “It’s definitely important because it’s such a unique show and it touches on points that are usually taboo in normal society. So this gives it a place, and gives it a home, where you’re actually encouraged to talk about it… These are stories that need to be told. And this is a safe place to really react, and come together, and have some solidarity and ownership.” The excitement and positivity that this play has produced at Washburn regarding gender equality is evident through the support it has gathered, and we hope the spread of this message through the showings of The Vagina Monologues, is a tradition that Washburn continues for years to come.

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

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Women’s basketball falls to Fort Hays State Tigers

Brenden Williams

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Women’s basketball battled the Fort Hays State Tigers inside Lee Arena on February 4. Coming into the game, Fort Hays State looked to gain the number 6 spot in the MIAA conference held by Washburn who entered the game coming off an 11 point win against Nebraska-Kearney. The first quarter kicked off with multiple empty possessions for both teams, neither able to get the lid off the basket until the middle of the quarter. Washburn was the first to strike with two free throws from Reagan Phelan, followed by a quick three from Fort Hays midway through the first. Washburn

led 13-8 at the end of the first and was clearly the more physical team through the first quarter, grabbing 13 rebounds to Fort Hays’ 8 total. The second quarter started with both teams struggling to score and generating turnovers from poor passing. Washburn’s Erika Lane and Reagan Phelan expanded the Ichabod’s lead to 26-12, shooting back to back threes with just over half of the second to play. Alyxis Bowens showed her physicality on the floor, putting up multiple baskets during the second as well as grabbing steals and rebounds at will throughout the quarter. The Ichabods started the second half strong, both offensively and defensive-

ly, scoring 10 in the first 3 minutes and allowing only a three until the 7 minute mark. The Ichabods turnovers started becoming costly, losing the ball multiple times and allowing fast break points to the Tigers. Their lead was diminished to only 11 with 5 minutes remaining in the 3rd. A full timeout was all the Tigers needed to start a fire and claw their way back into the game. With just under 3 to play in the 3rd, the Washburn lead was cut to 42-39. A free throw and another steal gave Jill Faxon of the Tigers the chance to take the lead with a wide open three from the top of the key, which was followed by back to back jump shots for Fort Hays. Washburn struggled offensively in the final minutes

of the third while the Tigers jumped on their ineffective offense and broke away, even nailing a halfcourt shot to beat the buzzer. At the start of the fourth, the score was 50-44, with Washburn trailing. The fourth quarter started off with a basket a piece for each team. The Ichabods turned to cutting and backdoor passing to score but nothing seemed to fall until Erin Dohnalek’s turnaround jumper with just 5 minutes to play, cutting the Tiger’s lead to 54-48. A steal led to a Reagan Phelan layup and an offensive foul on the Tigers gave the Ichabods the ball back with just under 4 minutes remaining. A three with a minute remaining for the Tigers gave them a 7 point

cushion that the Ichabods cut into quickly with a score from Alyxis Bowens. Two quick baskets from Erika Lane for 2 and Erin Dohnalek for 3, brought the game within one possession, 59-57 in favor of the Tigers, with just 26 seconds remaining. The Tigers went 1 for 2 on their next two free throws and the Ichabods missed the tying three. The Tigers hit another free throw giving Washburn a 4 point deficit to overcome with 5 seconds left. A last second three by Erin Dohnalek brought the game within 1 as time expired, the Ichabods falling to the Tigers 61-60.

game, leading the battle 2011 in terms of boards. Neither team allowed the other much momentum, responding to each other with matching three point shots. Isaac Clark also found the rim once in the first half on a devastating putback dunk. Despite a long run to bring them within reach of taking the lead, the Ichabods fell down by five as time expired in the first half, 27-22. The second half was not as forgiving to the Ichabods as they fell to a multiple possession lead early. The Tigers physicality showed as they battled back to even on the boards midway through the second half, 31 rebounds for each team with eight minutes to play. Skeens and the Tiger’s JaQuan Smith led the game in rebounds up to this point with 11 each. The Tigers held a 10 point lead with 7:30 remaining in the game, 48-38. Like the

burn capitalized on the lack of speed in the Fort Hays’ front court and was able to steal multiple fastbreak points while the Tigers passed the ball well for high percentage inside shots and plenty of open threes, the difference maker in the game. The Ichabods would only fall farther as the used Photo by Taylor Thompson Tigers turnovers to Shoot: Isaac Clarke shooting the tough three. generate offense and first half, it became a slow easily coast to the end, 70-54. paced defensive game. WashEmir Sabic (15 points) and

JaQuan Smith (11 points) led the Tigers to victory as leading scorers, and Smith also grabbed 11 rebounds. For the Ichabods, Cameron Wiggins and Isaac Clark each finished with 10, Clark also earned the player of the game award with his six rebounds. Javion Blake and Brady Skeens finished with eight points, Skeens also grabbed 11 rebounds and swatted away three shots. The Ichabods play their next game against Missouri Western in St. Joseph, Missouri, February 8. Now falling to 14-8 on the season, they will try to bounce back against the struggling 7-15 Griffons.

Brenden Williams, Brenden. Williams@washburn.edu, is a sophomore mass media major.

Men’s basketball takes a loss to Tigers, 70-54 Brenden Williams

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Men’s basketball faced off with the Fort Hays State Tigers in Lee Arena, February 4. The Tigers struggled in the first half, but pulled away to an easy double-digit win, 7054. The Ichabods started the game slow, with shots falling few and far between, but the Tigers didn’t fair much better throughout the first half. The Tigers took the lead early, but it was quickly tied at 7-7, and then again at 12-12 and one last time at 20-20 before Fort Hays State pulled ahead by five with just a minute to play in the first. Brady Skeens proved that he can play on a big stage, putting up five points as well as snatching nine rebounds in the first half alone. Washburn’s field goal percentage was dangerously low, only 31 percent, but rebounding kept them in the -------------------------------

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Sometimes down, never out: Hill the tennis champ In the sporting world, the past year has been one of comebacks. The Cleveland Cavaliers came back from a three game deficit to win the NBA Finals over the Golden State Warriors. Clemson came back from a two score deficit to beat Alabama in the final seconds of the college football national title game. Most recently, the New England Patriots overcame a 25 point deficit to win the Super Bowl over Atlanta, and the 2016 ITA Oracle Cup was no different, thanks to Washburn’s Madeline Hill, who came from behind on multiple occasions to win the division-two women’s singles tennis title. Hill has not been an Ichabod for her entire college career as she spent her first collegiate season playing at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. “The reasons behind coming back home were family driven,” Hill said. “My older sister had cancer at the time, and then later on, once I got back home, my mom ended up getting breast cancer, so sometimes I think maybe God

Briefs

MBB vs MWSU in three game losing streak Ichabods were looking impressive sitting at 14-5, before a string of losses had them on a three-game losing streak and sitting at 14-8. Things get a little less difficult this Wednesday, Feb. 8, as they prepare to play the Northern Missouri State University Griffons. The Griffons are also on a three-game losing streak, bringing their loss total for the season to 15. Their record is almost inverse of Washburn’s at 7-15, and the Ichabods should look to rebound against them.

pulled me back here for that.” At Washburn, she has prospered. After getting through a strenuous qualifying process, Hill was set to fly to Arizona for the ITA Oracle Cup, as one of just eight women to qualify. With such an exciting event on the horizon, Hill said her focus was not solely on tennis as she flew out. “I left the same day as my mom underwent surgery, so my mind was very clouded at that moment.” Hill said. When she stepped on the court in Arizona, Hill locked in. Her first match did not start extremely well as she fell five to zero in the first set against the number 2 seed, Diana Bogoll. Hill reached down and found a way to claw back. She won game after game, eventually winning a tie break to take the first set, which helped her eventually defeat Bogoll and advance. The semi-final match against Saloa Gomez de Segura was not a breeze either as Hill was down five to two in the third set before overcoming the deficit to end up advancing to the champion-

ship match, where she took on Hanna Vollkova for the title. In perhaps her best match of the tournament, Hill took the match 7-5, 6-1 to become the champion. “It may sound corny, but I really felt God was with me on the court more than I’ve ever felt him there before. There’s a reason I was there. He was trying to do something. That really helped me throughout the tournament.” Hill said. As a sophomore, Hill still has two and a half years of eligibility left. With a national title already under her belt, the possibilities are endless for her, but it won’t be easy. “It’s amazing being able to hold that number one ranking, but at the same time it does put a target on your back. It gives you a little bit of pressure,” Hill said. “Actually, a lot of pressure. I won’t sell it short, but I’m going to try my best to just play. At the end of the day, it’s just a tennis match.” If any of her future opponents are seeking advice, perhaps they should consider this; you may be able get her down, but when you’re dealing with

At that Southern Arkansas Invite, the Ichabods left without a single win, racking up six losses on the season already. They face four teams: Fort Lewis College, who have yet to play this season, Cameron University (3-3), West Texas A&M (5-0) twice, and Chadron State University (1-5). They have shots at redemption against three teams who have also played subpar or have not played yet. Their toughest two games, both against West Texas A&M, present the biggest challenge. Ideally, Washburn will finish this invite with at least three wins.

First, the Weevils have only played one series, so they shouldn’t be written off already. Second, these games will be played away from home and after another game, making that three in a row.

BB vs winless Weevils

Softball Goes to Texas Feb. 10-13 is the West Texas A&M Invite. This will be the second invite of the year for the Ichabod softball team, and they will be hoping to perform better than they did at the beginning of the year.

The Ichabods baseball team will spend the weekend of Feb. 12-13 in Monticello, Arkansas. They will face off against the University of Arkansas. Washburn began the season well, only suffering one loss and winning three games. Two more wins are waiting for them this weekend against the Weevils. The Ichabods should be able to take advantage of the winless Weevils, who sit at a record of 0-2. They shouldn’t be over-confident, however, for two reasons.

WBB vs NMSU after Lindenwood pluck The Ichabods get it a little easier Saturday, Feb. 12 when they will face the Bearcats of Northern Missouri State University. The Ichabods will travel to Missouri for the second game this week, looking to get a victory against the 8-12 Bearcats. The Bearcats recently lost against Lindenwood University and will face Emporia earlier this week before welcoming Washburn to their court. They have a tough week ahead of them, as does Washburn who

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Madeline Hill, it doesn’t matter how deep the hole is, she knows how to climb out of it.

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

face the 17-5 Griffons before the Bearcats.

looking to continue their current pattern with a win against the Griffons. The Griffons are 17-5, with an impressive home record of 10-2. Washburn will be hoping to end their five-game winning streak, which may be a daunting task.

MBB faces Southern Arkansas with hope Friday, Feb. 10 the Washburn Ichabods will meet again with Southern Arkansas University. The last meeting with the Muleriders had them leaving with a 12-6 victory. They are 3-1 this year, starting undefeated until they lost their most recent game. The Ichabods are also 3-1,with their only loss against Southern Arkansas. That game was the third game in a fourgame tournament and the second played on the same day. This rematch should be a good match between two good teams.

WBB vs. MWSU in wishful pattern The Ichabods will play against the Missouri Western State University Griffons at 5:30 p.m., Feb 8. The Ichabods have been alternating between winning and losing every game since the beginning of January, with this match occurring after they lost their last game. They will be

Men’s and Women’s Track Visit Lion’s Den The Men’s and Women’s Track team will be heading to Missouri Southern State University Lion’s Den Open and Multis this weekend Feb. 12 and 13. Their last meet had several school records fall as new runners set their own. All of the runners will be eagerly trying to keep improving and running faster than ever this weekend.