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The Topeka Police Department’s Special Victims Unit began an investigation into a website found leaking nude photos of students from multiple universities and high schools, including Washburn University. The website, first discussed in the Washburn Review’s article “Website leaks private student photos,” is an image-board based off of 4chan.org and seemingly dedicated to posting nude photos. The website operates with a regimented system, complete with 50 channels representing each of the United States, wherein anonymous users post in threads based on city, area code, college, high school or targeting specific women. The website was previously found hosting photos of students from Washburn University, Kansas University and Washburn Rural High School. The Topeka Police Department’s Sergeant Jacob Nelson,
who works in the Special Victims Unit, discussed the website and the status of their investigation. So far, the TPD has determined that the website is being hosted on a proxy server. “Essentially a proxy server is a third party that the data travels through,” Nelson said. “This can be used to try to hide where the server is or who is accessing the information. Sometimes it is traceable, sometimes not.” Nelson also noted that the department’s investigation has suggested that behind the proxy server, the website is being hosted somewhere in Russia. Unfortuantely, this means that the website is hosted in a location outside the state’s jurisdiction. “For the Topeka Police Department, we do not have jurisdiction to prosecute anything that occurs in Russia, or anything outside of Topeka for that matter,” Nelson said. “However we forward our cases and intel to our federal partners such as
the FBI and they make a determination as to whether or not the case would be feasible to prosecute.” Kansas is currently one of only 27 states to have laws against revenge porn, defined as uploading private photos of an individual online without their consent. Zoey Brandt, a junior education major, commented on the growing need for laws surrounding photo leaks. “This is something that needs to be taken into account when they are passing new laws, especially considering how technology driven our society is and how easy it is to share photos and capture those photos without the senders consent,” Brandt said. “It’s also extremely difficult because in a lot of these cases there are young people being involved and they may not understand the full extent of their actions or have been properly educated on how this can all WEBSITE: continued on page 4
A screening of “UnSlut: A Documentary Film” will play tonight at 5 p.m. in Mabee Library Room 206B followed by an open discussion. “UnSlut” explores the harmful effects of sexual shaming and promotes immediate and long-terms solutions on both personal and institutional levels. The screening is free and open to the public and free pizza will be offered to the first 40 in attendance. This event was organized by Sharon Sullivan, professor of theatre and gender studies, and Shelley Bearman, project coordinator for sexual assault education and prevention. “I’m hoping that we can have a great conversation about slut-shaming and how it impacts real people,” Sullivan said. One concern is the gendered nature of sexual shaming, as men are rarely judged as harshly for similar behavior. “It impacts our culture when we say that certain behaviors are okay for men, but not for women and vice-versa,” Sullivan said. “It undermines our equality and sense of humanity.” Sullivan also brings up how disturbingly common it is for victims of sexual assault to experience sexual shaming. This also plays into the issue of victim blaming, as these individuals are being attacked for experiencing a trauma beyond their control. Bearman points out how the word “slut” is often used as a means of bullying without any regard for what the word supposedly means. “It really has nothing to do with their sexual activity,”
Bearman said. “A lot of times it’s just meant to harm women.” Sullivan believes initiating conversations about sexual shaming is vital to creating a culture of consent, as problems can only be solved when they are addressed. “It’s something that most of us don’t even think about,” Sullivan said. “We just use the language we’re used to hearing without critically analyzing it.” The award-winning documentary follows several women who have had devesting experiences with labeling and sexual shaming. This documentary is part of the larger UnSlut Project, founded by Emily Lindin. The project also includes a book, a blog, a column by Lindin in “Teen Vogue” and a website providing resources to victims of bullying, www.unslutproject. com. The event will be followed by a discussion where attendees are encouraged to ask questions and voice concerns. “I hope people will feel free to speak their mind and really be willing to struggle with the language and the way we use it,” Sullivan said. “I think some people will be surprised at the impact their words have on others.” Sullivan and Bearman hope people will leave the event thinking about language and how it is used, as they see it as a reflection of society. “I think that we don’t always give enough credit to the power of language to shape our world, to shape our reality and the way we understand ourselves,” Sullivan said. Ryan Thompson, john.thompson2@washburn.edu, is a senior English major.
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Interactivity in Discover Law Day Discover Law Day offers guest speakers, an interactive legal activity, talks with admission officers and current students to represent students in the area of law. The event is free, casual dress and requires RSVP by Mar. 1. A reception with food will be provided afterward.
Free Enterprise series featuring the Texas Regional President for Northern Trust, Jeffrey Early. This series hopes to educate the public about the state of the economy at many levels. Breakfast will be served and RSVP is required to attend. Donations from Bill and Pam Grelner made this event possible and free to the public.
Restaurant Week by Visit Topeka Feb. 28 to Mar. 7 Harvesters and Visit Topeka set up support for the Harvesters BackSnack Program. Local restaurants around Topeka will give a portion of each bill to support over 1,300 school children in the Shawnee County area. This program provides healthy meals for the weekends when school-provided lunches aren’t available.
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Midterms and Mochas The Lower Level Union hosts the second annual Midterms and Mochas with Stephen Neal 12 to 2 p.m. on Mar. 7. Enjoy coffee and a comfortable place to study.
Lecture on Economics a n d Fr e e E n t e r p r i s e
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Mardi Gras offers free drinks
Mabee Library hosts students Skillshops
Mabee Library skillships focus on midterm preparation and budgeting from Mar. 2 to 10. 7 p.m. Mar. 2, Getting involved midterm: It’s not too late! 1 p.m. Mar. 3, Financial Fridays: Budgeting 101. 12 p.m. Mar. 7, Understanding your credit cards and debt.
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Colorful: 11 a.m. Feb. 28 students gather around the table set up by Student Event Planning in
between classes in the Memorial Union to enjoy free slushies and necklaces. Music was playing to celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras, pulling in larger groups of students outside of the Corner Store. 4 p.m. Mar. 7, Campus Connections - WSGA. 12 p.m. Mar. 9, Major meetup - Military studies. 7 p.m. Mar. 9, Thursday Tips - Planning your grad school search. 1 p.m. Mar. 10, Navigating college as a first generation student.
Nicholas Good on the Harpsichord Nicholas Good presents his harpsichord at 3 p.m. on Mar. 5 in the Carole Chapel. This will be his senior show as a music major - students are encouraged to attend and support.
Faculty Recital Brent Ferguson, professor of guitar at Washburn, Genaro Mendez, voice professor from Kansas University and Charles Badami, a piano teacher at Northwest Missouri State, will perfom at 7:30 p.m Mar. 4 in White Concert Hall. The trio will be putting on an all Latin American program featuring composers from Mexico, Cuba, Argentina, and Brazil.
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Trip to United Nations Commission Chi Alpha spreads faith Jessica Knieff
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This March, six Washburn University students will travel to New York and have the privilege of attending the UN’s 61st annual Commission on the Status of Women. The UNCSW experience at Washburn includes a three credit hour course, WG 399, where students learn about the UNCSW and its history followed by the week long trip. This Washburn Transformational Experience (WTE) eligible trip will take place the week before spring break. Sharon Sullivan, theatre professor at Washburn, has attended UNCSW for the past five years. Three years ago, she began taking Washburn students who share a passion for women’s rights around the world. According to the UNCSW website, the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body exclu-
sively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. Maci Hagelgantz, senior political science major, went on this trip in 2015. She says that it was amazing to see so many individuals from around the world come together for a common cause. The trip is open to any Washburn student that meets the instructor’s approval. The six students that are attending this year come from all different majors. These include, political science, mass media, anthropology, radiologic technology, elementary education, and social work. Baylee Wells, a senior elementary education major, says she is going on this trip because she is passionate about gender equality and empowering women. “I hope to expand my knowledge base and grow as a person and advocate during this trip,” Wells said. Damian Barron, senior Anthropology major is also at-
tending UNCSW. He said his major and his Women’s and Gender Studies minor at Washburn have given him a wealth of knowledge about the marginalization of women. “During this trip, I hope to express my passion for women through my willingness to reconcile the failures of my gender by more than an
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Jessica Knieff, jessica.knieff@ washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.
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Chi Alpha is an organization that hopes to help students enhance their faith while practicing it on campus. Kayden Webb, Chi Alpha president, has been a member of the organization for a year and has enjoyed her time. “I would say that Chi Alpha is a great place to come if you have questions about being a Christian or if you have doubts about it,” said Webb.“We’re an open minded group and we love to discuss the hard topics in life. Also, that they love seeing students come in and connect with them, walk with them as they go through college.” Chi Alpha also participates in several events. One event features a pancake feed during the week of finals. This provides a getaway for students while they work hard and continue studying. “We really want it to be a place of relaxation during that
time. People are able to come and get free food and chat while they take a break from their studies,” said Webb. Another event includes a conference out of town during winter break. This conference is for Chi Alpha members across the state. The attendees learn more about their faith while socializing and growing closer to their lord and savior. “At the conference, we usually sing and connect with others from all around,” said Webb. “It’s always an enlightening experience to know that you are surrounded by people who have something in common with you, but who are also open-minded.” Chi Alpha believes that by reaching out to students and providing a safe place to discuss questions, the organization can help Washburn by creating a faithful and welcoming environment. Shayn Jones, Shayndel. Jones@washburn.edu, is a sophomore mass media major.
Washburn Campus Police Report The Washburn Review’s crime report coverage follows crime trends on a month-to-month basis. This chart accounts for crime from Feb. 1 to Feb. 28.
Of 21 recorded crimes:
February 21 15:32 - Information report: forgery. Morgan Hall. Report taken: investigation continues
February 23 12:30 - Criminal trespass. Lincoln Hall. Report taken: case referred to the City Attorney.
February 21 17:04 - Information report: harassment Morgan Hall Report taken: investigation continues.
February 25 00:25 - Possession of marijuana/paraphernalia, driving while suspended, driving with no headlights. Off campus location. Report taken: case referred to the City Attorney.
Alcohol Violations - 19% Assault - 0% Burglary (Building) - 0% Burglary (Vehicle) - 14% Criminal Damage - 5% Domestic Violence - 0% Drug Arrests - 19% Harassment - 5% Sex Offense - 0% Theft (Auto) - 0% Traffic Incidents - 24% Theft - 14%
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Mass media department introduces new video game class Matthew Boland CONTRIBUTOR
Washburn University brings meaningful play to Washburn’s campus with the introduction of the Interactive Storytelling class. With the help of Matthew Nyquist, the mass media department is offering a new and exciting edition to its line up of courses offered. MM 393 will explore the the birth of video games and their eventual rise to become one of the biggest industries in the world, their design and the industry that emerged because of them. There is an overall sense of excitement when you enter the classroom of MM 393. It almost feels as if this group of individuals have been waiting, simmering, for an opportunity to explore their passions amongst like minded peers. Fortunately, they have found a place to do just that. They are able to let themselves get lost in the wonder of an industry that has captivated millions. At the helm is Professor Matthew Nyquist, a filmmaker
who graduated from the prestigious Univeristy of Southern California, and shares a alumni role with George Lucas. Nyquist moved back to the Topeka area for family reasons and took a job opportunity here at Washburn. This is Nyquist first year teaching at the University and he is teaching the MM 393 class, a class in which he pitched to the department. “As of right now I only teach this class,” Nyquist said. “ It is kind of my trial run, but I’m hoping to teach more in the summer.” Nyquist shares the same enthusiasm as his students. He often times loses himself explaining the small intricacies of game design that make his favorite games work. Nyquist is not only a professor but a peer, someone the students can relate to and share their passions with. One of the main focuses of the class is understanding “meaningful play.” Meaningful play is defined as every action made by the player, whether that be jumping, running, punching that has a
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purpose implemented the designers of the game. This is interesting to both students new and familiar with video games. Students familiar with video games will get an inside look into the world of video game design. will find an appreciation for what goes into building these multi million dollar projects. Another integral aspect of the class is learning the in’s and outs of the video game industry. Whether that be marketing, journalism or public relations, the video game
industry has many jobs opportunities for mass media students. “It is designed to get people ready for the industry. Because when I was growing up i always wanted to be involved in the industry, but I had no idea how to go about it. So through about 10 years of during journalism in the industry I’ve met a lot of people, gained contacts and learned about the industry so want to pass that on,” said Nyquist. Throughout the course stu-
dents will be able to meet industry insiders like Greg Snook from, 343 Industries and Chad Concelmo from Nintendo. Students will also get to apply what they have learned about game design, into a final project where they’ll design their own game.
Matthew Boland, matthew.boland@washburn.edu is a senior mass media major
Auditors to gain, give knowledge WEBSITE continued: Charles Rankin CONTRIBUTOR
All around campus, there are students who are here to learn, but not to receive any diploma or accolades. Washburn University offers free tuition for Kansas residents age 60 or older to audit credit courses. As long as there is space available after the enrollment of paying students according to the community and continuing education page of the university’s website, they can enroll There are 231 of these auditing students enrolled through this program this semester according to the registrar’s office. One of these auditors is Bob King, of Topeka. King has been auditing classes here for about five years. “It started with one [Bob] Beatty class,” King said. “I’ve always been interested in politics, so I thought I would enjoy it.” King is auditing four classes in history and political science this semester, which he says seems like too much even though he and other auditors don’t have any of the coursework due.
There is one department that is very popular with a lot of auditors, but you won’t find King there. “I wouldn’t dare take an art class,” King said. A fellow auditor with King is John Bartel. He has been auditing off and on since 2013, mostly taking classes in the history department. He is taking three such classes this semester. “I’m in European Reformation, Remembering Vietnam, and Alexander Hamilton,” Bartel said. It is a fairly strenuous process to enroll as an auditor. King and Bartel both spoke of how quickly it happens. “There is one day, right at the beginning of the semester,” King said. “All of us have to physically go to Morgan and register there. We can’t do it online.” The auditing program can be helpful for fellow students and even professors. “I teach a lot of classes on 20th century US history,” said Rachel Goossen of the history department. “A lot of the auditors lived through what I teach.” Goossen is teaching a class this semester on the Vietnam War.
“I was a small child during that time,” said Goossen. “I don’t really have any memories of what was going on and having people who are able to tell of their experiences is tremendous.” Goossen has auditors in most of her classes. She usually has at least two but has had some classes where that number is much higher. There was one class that had as many as 16 auditors. The auditors can also offer incredible insight into specific events in history being taught. Goosen had such an experience when she was covering the 1968 Democratic National Convention and the protests that occured. “We had an auditor who was serving in the National Guard during the protests,” Goossen said. “I changed the schedule and we spent the next class period listening to him tell his experience with that.” It is clear that the auditing program is beneficial to those who utilize it. Younger students can also gain a lot of knowledge from it. Charles Rankin, charles. rankin@washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.
come back to really effect them in the long run.” Alongside the investigation’s efforts, Nelson also mentioned there may be a way for victims to get their photos deleted from the site. “From my experience I have found that most websites do not want unnecessary scrutiny brought to their business,” Nelson said. “Often times there is some type of request the victim can submit and the website will delete the information.” Nelson also discouraged attempts to confront the anonymous users on the posting board. “If nothing else, you are giving them the attention they seek and encouraging them to continue this behavior,” Nelson said. Despite their public anonymity, Nelson says that the Topeka Police Department is working on tracing the posts. “Everything posted on the internet can be tracked,” Nelson said. “I would say the public typically would not have the resources to track some sites, however with computer forensics, typically everything has a trail. It just comes down to whether or not the manpower and resources it would take would warrant justification for the case.” Nelson shared a warning to
users contributing to revenge porn online, an act which can lead to felony charges and up to six years in prison in Kansas. “Go back and delete it immediately,” Nelson said. “It may have started as a joke, prank or type of revenge against someone they were mad at, but it can spiral out of control and could result in serious consequences for the suspect. I would imagine if the case did make it to prosecution, the fact that [they] tried to fix it would be taken into consideration.” Nelson also warned about the dangers of sexting. “While it may seem harmless at first, you never know when a bad breakup could lead to your private photos being sent out,” Nelson said. “Also, depending on the ages in the case of sexting, or the content when searching websites, you could find yourself possessing and/or transmitting child pornography. If found guilty of this you could face serious legal trouble as well as possibly having to register as a sex offender. Hopefully it goes without saying, but that would have a negative effect on the rest of your life.”
Mark Feuerborn mark.feuerborn@washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.
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“In Review” A weekly editorial
Mental Awareness Mental illness and U. S. society’s tragic inability to cope with it never cease to be relevant. One in five adults in the United States, more than 40 million people, have some mental health condition, according to Mental Health America’s 2017 report. That number is likely larger than many realize and out of that 40 million, 56 percent do not receive treatment. In Kansas specifically, that number is 51.5 percent. Furthermore, lower access to mental health care directly correlates to higher incarceration rates. Two major reasons why so many go untreated are lack of awareness and social stigma. When a person gets a cough or fever, the symptoms are treated almost instantly. People don’t try to live with the symptoms for ten years to eventually decide they may have a problem. Whether it’s just allergies or something more serious like bronchitis or pneumonia, preventative measures are taken. People should treat mental illness the same way. They should seek help when they start to lose sleep or feel unmotivated or anxious for seemingly no reason. Maybe it is a minor issue that will eventually go away on its own. Maybe they’re symptoms of a serious medical condition. Early identification of mental illness can be difficult, because many people are unfamiliar with the symptoms of mental illness. Some common symptoms to be aware of include problems with
concentration or memory, feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness or excessive worry and sudden changes in appetite or sleep patterns. More serious symptoms that require immediate attention, according to Mental Health America, include thoughts of hurting oneself or others, hearing or seeing things that no one else can hear or see, serious drops in school or work performance, and sudden changes in thought, speech or personality that are out of character. If any of these symptoms occur, call the Crisis Call Center’s 24hour hotline, 1 (800) 273-8255, or go to the nearest emergency room. Our society needs to overcome the stigma surrounding mental illness before it can get to a point where people are comfortable acknowledging symptoms of and seeking treatment for mental illness. It is important to realize these are common problems and that they are medical problems. Taking medication for bipolar disorder or schizophrenia is no different from taking insulin shots for diabetes. The good news is that students at Washburn University have access to free health and counseling services in Morgan Hall Room 140. Most mental illnesses don’t have simple fixes. It takes time to learn how to manage them, but they are treatable. - The Editorial Staff
The Greater Implication Ryan Thompson
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A pillar of the anti-vaccination movement is the fear that vaccines cause autism -- which they don’t. The medical community’s response to the proposed link between vaccines and autism is that there isn’t one. There is absolutely no evidence that vaccines cause autism -- because they don’t. However, this approach ignores the underlying implication behind the anti-vaccination movement, an implication many supporters of the movement may not even be consciously aware of. It should be obvious by now that the results of scientific studies are not enough to convince people vaccines do not cause autism. They should be, but they aren’t. Instead, the focus of arguments against the anti-vaccination movement should be on dissuading the movement’s supporters of the notion that losing a child is preferable to raising an autistic child. For the sake of argument, consider the notion that vaccines have a chance of causing autism -- which they don’t. Now consider one of the diseases that vaccines protect against. Measles is potentially fatal in small children. It’s most serious symptoms include pneumonia, along with seizures and brain damage caused by inflammation of the brain. It became a nationally notifiable disease in
1912 and in the first decade of reporting, there was an average of 6,000 deaths caused by measles per year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is among the most controversial, however it should be noted there has been only one recorded measles-related death in the United States over the past 12 years. Other potentially fatal diseases that can be prevented by vaccines include diphtheria, whooping cough, pneumococcal disease, polio and tetanus. Autism, while it does increase the risk of dying from accidents such as drowning, is not a cause of death, nor is it a fate worse than death. Autism is a treatable condition, especially with early intervention. The situation is only improving as methods for educating autistic children become more effective. Even the most severe cases of autism are not hopeless. Even if they were -- which they are not -- it is sickening to suggest, intentionally or not, death is a mercy to children who have diminished social and communication skills. The case against the anti-vaccination movement should not be that vaccines don’t cause autism. It should be that vaccines don’t cause autism and even if they did -- which they don’t -- it isn’t worth losing a child’s life to prevent it. Ryan Thompson, john.thompson2@washburn.edu, is a senior English major.
Bods on the Block Do you think Donald Trump has fulfilled his promises in his campaign and do you think he could be reelected?
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Student Media Staff Executive Staff Advertising Manager Ariele Dutton Editorial Copy Editor Lisa Herdman Director of Special Publications Kenzie McCoy Office Staff Kraig Dafoe Charlotte Tchamlesso Advertising Team Leader / Ariele Dutton Erica Faulkinbury Lauren Mulanax Copy Editor / Freelance Team Leader / Lisa Herdman Russel Budden Kraig Dafoe Natalie Engler Yearbook & Bod Magazine Team Leader / Kenzie McCoy Shayn Jones Alice Ouary Web Team Leaders Eric Gorton Shannon Hoffman Colton Zimmerman News Team Leader / Ryan Thompson Alex Hounchell Brenden Williams Features Team Leader / Colleen Kelly Andrew Shermoen Carney Ziegler Multimedia Team Leader / Mark Feuerborn Annalee Lubeski William Hartner Vincent Neff Jesse Allen Samantha Stanley Jackson Cousin Online Team Leader / Ali Dade Benjamin Anderson Sarah Miller Graphics, Photos and Production Team Leader / Cody Dannar Devin Morrison Derek Richardson Isran Rahman Drake Calzavara Sports Team Leader / Dylan Tyler Taylor Thompson Bryan Grabauskas Antony Furse Adviser Regina Cassell
Caroline Barnes Junior nursing major
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He’s trying to live up to what he said he would. I don’t believe in what he says, though.
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Cameron Humerickhouse Senior entrepreneurship major
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He has been keeping his promise he made to the people who voted for him. So I believe he has a very good chance to regain those votes in the next election.
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I think he would be reelected. It would be rigged. He doesn’t represent what the people want.
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89th Academy Awards ends with shocking accident Andrew Shermoen
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The biggest night in Hollywood had its 89th ceremony Sunday night as the Academy announced its decisions for the greatest performances, special effects and screenplays of 2016’s greatest films. As a film buff and long time Oscar ceremony viewer I fond many awards presented Sunday night to be worthy, but as usual their where some disappointments as well. Nothing prepared me for the shocking ending that was the Best Picture announcement. Jimmy Kimmel was a pretty standard host. He dished out some funny jokes, poking fun at Donald Trump, doing some Matt Damon feud jokes and of course roasted several of the nominees all in good fun. The first award given out was for Best Supporting Actor and was given to Mahershala Ali, whose incredible performance in “Moonlight” as Chiron’s first mentor Juan was so incredibly subtle and moving that I can see no man winning other than him. In a way, Ali’s win seems to commemorate his entire 2016 career in general. He also gave fantastic performances in “Free State of Jones” and “Hidden Figures,” as well as his fantastic work in the television show “Luke Cage,” where he gave the show’s main villain a sense of depth and emotion that you don’t often see. Documentary Feature was given to “O.J.: Made in America,” which is probably the most intriguing win of the night. The documentary aired on television and was comprised of a five-part miniseries. It was over seven hours long. The Emmys has a category for Miniseries that made many question its purpose as a nomination, yet it ended up winning. It’s certainly a deserved win considering many critics have called it one of the greatest documentaries ever made. The ceremony then continued by handing out another big name award, Best Supporting Actress was given to Viola Da-
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Little Gold Men: The world famous Oscar statuette depicts a knight holding a sword standing on a film reel. The reel has five spokes to represent the original five branches of the Academy: Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers, and Technicians.
vis for her work in “Fences.” Davis was praised for her performance in the film and with the win she becomes the only African American actress to win an Oscar, Tony and Emmy in categories for acting. Whoopi Goldberg has also won all three awards but her Tony was for producing and her Emmy was for hosting “The View.” Davis and Goldberg are the only two African Americans to have all three of these awards. Truly the 89th ceremony was a historic one. “The Salesman” was awarded the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar. The film’s director Asghar Farhadi was initially not allowed to enter the country for the ceremony due to the temporary ban on Iranian individuals visiting the U.S. Farhadi then decided to boycott the ceremony not in opposition to the Academy but in opposition to the ban. He requested two prominent Iranian-Americans to appear in his stead. A statement from all the nominated Foreign Film directors included this powerful sentiment: “We believe there is no best country, best gender, best religion or best color. We want this award to stand as a symbol of the unity between nations and the freedom of the arts.” “La La Land” took home most of the awards. Best Orig-
inal Score and Best Original Song being two of them. “La La Land” had two Best Original Song nominations in the category and the inferior song, “City of Stars,” won. The other nominated piece “Audition (The Fools Who Dream)” has an incredible emotional punch to it, Mia’s ballad about the power of dreams and reaching your goals. It was by far the better song, but lost to the more popular song that was used in the film’s marketing. The screenplay awards were next, with Best Original Screenplay going to “Manchester by the Sea” and Best Adapted Screenplay given to “Moonlight.” Bravo to both of these films. Their scripts were filled with moving moments with absolutely spell-binding language. Both films grasped the beauty of emotional growth and accepting perceived flaws as strengths. I couldn’t be happier with the films that won in these categories. Best Directing was up next and was handed over to Damien Chazelle for his work on “La La Land.” This award seems incredibly deserved for Chazelle. Though he has only directed two big movies, the Best Directing award goes to a director that went above and beyond to create his or her film. While people are certainly divided on the
quality of “La La Land” there is no doubt that the film must have required a tremendous amount of dedication from Chazelle’s part. I would have been happy if any of the men nominated would have won, except for maybe Gibson. Best Actor in a Leading Role was given to Casey Affleck for his performance as Lee Chandler in “Manchester by the Sea.” His performance is subtle and understated, showcasing the entire scope of his talents. There is, however, the cloud of the sexual harassment lawsuits hanging over Affleck. Best Actress in a Leading Role was given to Emma Stone for her performance in “La La Land.” All four of the talented women nominated could have won the award, maybe not Meryl Streep, but the Academy gave the award to Stone. Her performance is chipper, filled with personality, and highlights her incredibly good singing voice. Then came the big moment, Best Picture. Truly the greatest Oscar moment in history took place this last Sunday as Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway took the stage to announce who had taken home the biggest and most coveted prize of the night. After the nominees were announced Beatty opened the envelope and looked to Dunaway
with a confused but coy look in his eyes. Dunaway and the audience assumed Beatty was having fun so she grabbed the envelope and announced “La La Land” had won. Amongst the commotion of the “La La Land” team coming to the stage, Beatty could be heard saying “it says Emma Stone.” A few moments into the speech, “La La Land” producer Jordan Horowitz, in a moment of true integrity announced that a mistake had been made. He grabbed the correct envelope in Warren Beatty’s hands and announced that “Moonlight” had actually won the Best Picture award. Shock covered the audience’s faces as Horowitz said “this is not a joke, ‘Moonlight,’ you guys won.” Kimmel jokingly commented that they should give everyone awards to which Horowitz said “I’m going to be very happy to hand these awards to my friends tonight.” Barry Jenkins, director of “Moonlight” took the stage with the rest of the production crew and cast. “Moonlight” broke boundaries in thousands of ways. The film was about people we do not see in movies and if it’s completely deserved win results in more stories praising diversity and teaching people to love and appreciate who they are then that means our world is better for it. “Moonlight” was the film that deserved to win Best Picture, I feel sad at the mistake of announcing “La La Land,” but I am so astonished at how gracefully Horowitz and company handled the mistake. The integrity shown by them in that moment is worth all the praise I can give them. The 89th Academy Awards was an average show that was capped off with a shocking and moving twist ending that made it a truly incredible evening for films. While I wasn’t happy with all the films that won in certain categories I can safely say that it was truly a great ceremony. Andrew Shermoen, andrew. shermoen@washburn.edu, is a senior English education major.
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Theatre project ‘WU Words’ gives voice to students Andrew Shermoen
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This past weekend saw the Washburn University Theatre department performing a set of monologues entitled the “WU Words Project.” This project has been at work since early 2016 and has now finally made its way to the Neese Gray Theatre’s stage. Masterminded by Professor Sharon Sullivan, the play aims to show the diversity of Washburn’s campus and the histories of these writers. “WU Words” is comprised of multiple sets of monologues encompassing a variety of different topics, emotions and opinions. All submissions were made through Sullivan and have been made anonymous both in their written form, which can be found on the Washburn Review website, and the renditions performed on stage this weekend. These stories encapsulate a multitude of different religions, regions, races, fears and mentalities. The play often pairs works with readers that do not match the skin color or religion of the person that wrote the narrative. This captures a unique perspective on the unity of mankind and our similar histories. “These words are precious because they offer us a glimpse into the individuals that make up our community. They share their histories, passions, fears, challenges, and successes. I
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Play us Out: The “WU Words” cast spent an evening regaling stories from dozens of Washburn students. They concluded their performance with a rendition of “Got to Get You Into My Life” by The Beatles, once again promoting the power of unity and friendship.
am impressed at the resiliency, courage, and strength of our people. I am honored to be entrusted with their stories,” Sullivan said. The program began with an introduction. “I AM” captures the identity of Washburn and its students. Brief but intensely honest self-portraits of Washburn’s everyday students immediately set the tone of the diversity the play was portraying. “Potawatomi” highlights the turmoil of Native American people and how it has shaped
their identity even to this day. With this story comes a perspective on the importance of preserving culture, especially cultures that in the past have been repressed. The ending lines of the monologues are as follows, “This is how it has always been, for many cultures. The passing of knowledge is how cultures are kept in existence, it is when we start forgetting and failing to practice that cultures are lost.” The duet “Lightheaded” details the difficulties of having generalized anxiety disorder
before reminding listeners that even on bad days happiness is still achievable. Cast members, who were encouraged to react to the performances, met the story with cheerful encouragement as did the audience attending the performance. Stories like “A Quick Look Into My Life” and “Fantasies of Children” tackled difficult situations of parental abuse while “My Womb” and “Mythic Mother” handled the sadness of personal tragedies such as infertility and the loss of a parent.
Other stories like “The Horrible Misadventures of Tumor Baby,” “Roommate Drama” and “The Lucky One” used very serious life situations to comedic effect. The audience laughed at these moments of humor that balanced out the more melancholy stories. The play ended with “Beginning Not an End” and “Lessons.” The first is a monologue written by a senior audit student who has attended Washburn for ten years and has taken dozens of classes focused on different subjects. The story concludes with a message for all young students, “The traditional four years of University is only a beginning not an end.” The final piece “Lessons,” regaled all the important advice many students have learned during their time here at Washburn. All the original writings are available for viewing on the Washburn Review website. The Washburn Theatre Department’s next major work will be Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “A Grand Night for Singing” which premieres at 7:30 p.m. Apr. 20 and will play through the weekend. Its final show will be at 2 p.m. Apr. 23. Andrew Shermoen, andrew. shermoen@washburn.edu, is a senior English education major.
New gallery ‘Duplicate’ examines the process of art Andrew Shermoen
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The Art Building’s newest senior showcase was installed Feb. 27 and pieces connected to gallery can be found on the first and second floor. The showcase is from senior graphic design major Amber Coultis and is entitled “Duplicate.” The show’s title is meant to highlight Coultis’s work done while pursuing her degree and also the main focus of her future occupation. “As a graphic design major you’re always trying to make something that you can duplicate over time and it tends to change. Sometimes it doesn’t turn out right, but embracing that is also art.” A major installation in the gallery is the “Identity Project” that Coultis created. The project tasked students with creating a fake business that matched the interests of the artist. “Logos, ideas behind the company and where it was set,” were all unique parts of the project according to Coultis. Tomorrow
Café was the name of the fictiona coffee house for board game enthusiasts that orbits the red planet Mars. Coultis’s design of the cafe is futuristic but she distinctly decided for a more retro design with soft blues and oranges giving off the aura of a ‘50s diner. The project required three-dimensional objects to be part of its structure. To achieve this requirement Coultis made a bookshelf to hold her smaller objects such as a lapel pin and packaged “space chocolates” that match the light blue cyan of the cafe’s overall façade. The bookshelf is also adorned with several table top games to highlight the cafe as a friendly place for friends to come and play board games together. A tall, tiled self-portrait hangs on the west wall of the gallery. “When you’re working for a graphic design company you are very rarely going to be able to feature yourself in the work you’re doing, so this portrait is sort of my last hurrah. It’s just to show who I am.” Coultis also
finds the portrait to be indicative of the process of creating art. This idea of art as a process is central to many of her works, often the final project is wholly unique compared to its original renditions. “Untitled (Veil)” is another piece meant to highlight the process of creating art. It started with a photograph (which can be found in the upstairs gallery) and then after many steps the final piece is printed on a large piece of silkscreen. “It’s intended to make people curious and maybe form their own assumptions before actually going upstairs and seeing what it is,” Coultis said In general Coultis’s works highlight how art can change during the creative process. “With each new copy or production, an image or idea is further transformed;” Coultis said. “Details are lost or enhanced and colors can change. In essence, a new work of art is created.” Coultis says her time at Wash-
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Hanging in There: Coultis hangs a poster with the name and logo of the fictional company she created for an art project. Student’s don’t just create the art for their show, they must also design how their artwork will be placed throughout the gallery before the show begins.
burn has been well spent and that she has learned to accept happy accidents. “Duplicate” will be available 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Feb 27 March 10 in the John R. Adams Gallery of the Art Building located at 1746 SW Durow Drive. There will be a reception 7 p.m.
- 9 p.m. March 3 and a Gallery Talk at noon March 8. Andrew Shermoen, andrew. shermoen@washburn.edu, is a senior English education major.
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Sports 11
WU basketball enters MIAA Tournament upset-minded Chase Coble
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The MIAA Tournament, begins on Feb. 27 for men’s basketball and Feb. 28 for the women’s. The Ichabod men and women have both made it into the tournament this season with the men as the six seed and the women as the seventh. Despite struggles at times for both teams throughout the season, the MIAA tournament gives them a chance to get hot at the right time and make their way into the NCAA tournament. The womenhosted Southwest Baptist in Lee Arena. The game was certainly no easy task for the Ichabods. Washburn went on the road and beat the Bearcats by four in the first match up, but later in the season Southwest Baptist came to Lee Arena and won by three. The two teams were fairly evenly matched, but Southwest Baptist pulled ahead 68-56. Southest baptist will now play at the main tournament site in Kansas City, and face second seed, Central Missouri.
The Ichabod men are a step ahead of the women, as they pounded Southwest Baptist in the opening round of the tournament to guarantee them a game at the main site in Kansas City. Their first game will be against Nebraska Kearney. The Lopers have been a thorn in the side of Washburn all season, handing the Ichabods two losses so far, both by double digits, but this is a different team now, one that is playing its best basketball at the right time, and riding a five game winning streak. Washburn had a double digit lead at times the last time the two played, and it took a season best shooting performance by the Lopers to win the game. Business major, Tristan Abts thinks so, “I think we have a chance. I know that the squad is a lower seed, but post season basketball is crazy, and upsets happen.” If the ‘bods can get past that game, they would then face the winner of Central Missouri vs Central Oklahoma. Washburn has handed Central Oklahoma two losses already this season, so certainly that would be a favorable matchup. More than likely,
the winner of that game will be second seed, Central Missouri. When starter Cameron Wiggins was asked what the team needed to do to make this team win, he answered with certainty, “We have a lot of momentum going into the tournament. We just won five games in a row, and have defensive player of the year [Brady Skeens] we have a lot of confidence going into this. We know that there are teams we can beat so we like our chances. So if we can get past the teams we know we can beat, we’ll be in good shape.” The Ichabods didn’t do well in their first game against the Mules and more importantly it was a month ago, when Washburn was in a slump ,which they have now ascended from. Washburn is capable of winning that game. After that it’sthe championship game, where the Ichabods may face Northwest Missouri. This is where the ‘bods have a great chance. After all, if they reach the title game Washburn will be riding a seven game winning streak and playing their best basketball of the season.
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Bob Chipman is ending his Washburn career after this season, and his players would surely love to send him out on a high note. That could give the ‘bods the extra jolt of energy they need to pull off a couple of upsets and gain a NCAA tournament berth. For both teams, the road is going to be tough, and there
are no guarantees. Both squads need upsets over teams that have already beaten them this season.
Chase Coble, Chase.Coble@ washburn.edu, is a freshman mass media major.
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Runners finish season with competive edge
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Washburn distance runners finished their first indoor season the weekend of March 24. Kyle Gibson, coach for track and field, has really expressed his pride for his runners. “We are in the first year of this program and the
team consists of just juniors and freshmen,” Gibson said. “The fact that we were competitive in one of the best conferences in the country makes us very happy and we are excited for the future.” At the last conference, the team claimed second place at the five kilometer race and third place in the three kilometer and the 800
meter races. Jacob Klemz got both three and five kilometer medals and Kelvin Keter won the bronze medal in the 800 meter race. “I will do whatever it takes for the team,” Cole Duncan, a entrepreneurship and marketing major. “I was very happy to be able to go to the conference, and even though the 600 meter race is not my specialty I
was thankful for the oppor- and your teammates to imtunity.” prove during trainings and One of the main goals throughout the season.” of the team is to maintain For the next season we good team spirit. They put can expect a hard fighting a big emphasis on spirit team that tries to keep their while recruiting new run- good form from the indoor ners. season. “Communication is a big factor,” said Issac Castro, an undecided major. “You Jannik Lorenz, Jannik. need to be able to com- lorenz@washburn.edu, is a municate with the coach senior mass media major.
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formed well, winning three matches and losing two. However, the teams from Northwest Missouri State have yet to play in any match this year. They do not play until March 1, and will play three matches before facing Washburn.
should be a huge boost towards pushing them past these two schools.
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Briefs M. Tennis and NW Missouri State
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On Mar. 4, the women’s tennis team is set to face ewman University. The visiting women’s team started the season fast with two wins in their first two games, but are now 2-4 after four straight losses. The men’s team has won three contests compared to only a single loss. Fortunately for Washburn, that loss was their last match, so they have lost the momentum of their previous streak of three wins. The men’s and women’s team are 5-1 and
On Mar. 7, the Washburn tennis teams will play Northwest Missouri State University. This will be an interesting matchup, as the teams are difficult to compare based on their performance so far this season. The men’s team from Washburn has performed very well, winning five matches and only losing one. The women’s team has also per-
Softball series begin On Mar. 6 and 7, the Washburn softball team will participate in two series. The first, on Mar. 6, will be against the University of Central Oklahoma. The Bronchos are 9-3 and have won their last three games. The second series, on Mar. 7, is against Northeastern State University. The Riverhawks are 6-5 and coming off of a loss. The Ichabods are 10-11. They started with nine straight losses to begin the season. They have turned their season around as of late, going 10-2 in their last 12 games. Both of these teams will present some challenge but the Ichabods momentum
WU B-ball vs. NESU After a hot start that got them to 8-2, the Ichabods have lost their last three and now sit at 8-5. Now they are set to face Northeastern State University. The Riverhawks are currently 8-3 after winning three consecutive games. Both of these teams have close to equal playing time this year and have performed similarly well to this point. First off, Washburn has the home advantage, however,
the Riverhawks have an advantage with their momentum. While they have won their last three, Washburn has lost their last three, it looks to be a close series between these two, starting on Mar. 3 through 5.
B-Ball MIAA selections Alyxis Bowens and Erika Lane represented Washburn as the All-MIAA team. The announcement was made on Feb. 28, with Bowen on her way as a second team selection.
M. B-ball on to MIAA Feb. 27 the men’s b-ball team pushed forward to Kansas City after defeating the Southwest Baptist. They will now face Nebraska-Kearney in the MIAA Tournament quarterfinals.