Washburn Review - Sept. 9, 2015 - Issue 4

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Volume 142, Issue 4

September 9, 2015

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INSIDE:

Group raises ‘suicide awareness’ Olivia Marshall

News

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Page 3: Topeka Metro debuts a new Washburn bus line free to students.

Sports

Photo courtesy of Gene Cassell

Page 9: Volleyball starts season off by clean-sweeping Washburn Invitational.

Campus Life

Page 6: Fellow bod travels to Cape Canaveral to view a rocket launch.

Arts & Entertainment

Page 11: Mulvane displays former Washburn art professor’s art on aging perspectives.

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WU baseball receives top recognition Tara Coots

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Washburn baseball had a great week as they received national recognition after the National Collegiate Scouting Association named the institution the No.1 “Best College for Baseball in 2015” in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II on their website.

“This truly is a phenomenal honor for our program, Washburn University and our alumni base,” said Harley Douglas, Washburn’s head baseball coach. “This honor would not be possible without the foundation that Coach Anson created here. What an amazing honor it has been to take over for him.”

Steve Anson, who was head coach since 1980, dedicated over 30 years to Washburn baseball, was killed in a tree-trimming accident on his property in late June 2014. Douglas was the assistant coach at the time.

More than 500 men played for Anson and they all have their own story of how they came to meet him and earn a spot on his team. His 867 ca-

reer wins (including one year at Wayne State) ranks 25th alltime in NCAA II and second among coaches to ever coach in the Mid America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

Douglas, now in his second year as head coach, led the Ichabods to a 33-20 record, while they finished in the final three of the MIAA tournament.

For the first time in 15 years, the Washburn team had over 30 victories and had eight players earn All-MIAA Honors.

To earn a spot on the MIAA Academic Honor Roll, an athlete must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 and at least two terms of attendance at their certified institution, including summer terms.

This season, six of the nine Washburn starters will return, along with Maustin Otterstatter (4-2, 28 strikeouts), team ERA leader Mike Hefferan (2.31 ERA, 4-1 record) and eight other pitchers.

Four top hitters return as well for the Ichabods: Kyle Carnahan (.371, 10 Home runs, 53 RBI), Riley Krane (.355, 14 doubles, 70 hits), Parker Gib-

son (.335, six doubles, 27 RBI), and the top power hitter, David Gauntt (16 home runs, 53 RBI).

“We return a very solid core, including six guys who were all-conference last year,” Douglas said. “Arm-wise on the bump, we’re going to be very tough to beat, and at the plate we’ve got some great hitters who understand the game.

Our depth is going to be a big strength for us this year.”

According to Douglas, the Washburn baseball team stands out above the rest because of the vision and philosophies the program provides.

The 2016 season is set to begin on Feb. 4 in Grand Prairie, Texas. The first home game is against William Jewell College on March 9.

“We play the game the right way and take pride in not only playing for the family we are, but for the thousands of alumni that call Washburn University home.” Dougles said.

Tara Coots, tara.coots@ washburn.edu, is a freshman nursing major.

To Write Love On Her Arms will offer a suicide prevention training class on Thursday, Sept.

10 to create conversations on campus and get people talking about mental health and suicide.

Washburn students have come together to spread the mission of To Write Love On Her Arms, a non-profit movement that is recognized nationally for its dedication to find help for those struggling with depression, addiction, self-harm and suicide, while offering hope and support.

TWLOHA reminds individuals that they are not alone, and encourages others to reach out to their friends and point them to places where they can get help. The Washburn TWLOHA chapter was started in 2012 by Molly Walter, a senior psychology major. She currently serves as a mentor to new officers.

The aim of National Suicide Prevention Week is to start these conversations and find out how you can help someone who may be struggling.

“We want to make a bigger conversation out of this. We can talk about it as much as we want in meetings, but it won’t help in the grand scheme of things if we don’t spread the word to others.” Walter said.

TWLOHA-WU is tabbling Sept. 8-10 in the Memorial Union (National Suicide Prevention Day). The group will

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Community Corner is your place to find all the latest details about campus life. It includes a variety of opportunities to engage in exciting activities and get involved with organizations on campus and in the community.

Briefs

‘Safe September’ to benefit families

September 7-30, there will be Safe September boxes to donate non-perishable children's items—such as diapers, wipes, and pacifiers—to The Closet, a place those involved in the Safe Families program can access the items they need for childcare.

Safe September is sponsored

by Young Life and Christian Challenge, both of which are Christian communities. Safe September is in support of Safe Families for Children, which is

a branch of Lifeline Children's Services.

The mission of Safe Families is to prevent child abuse and foster care by assisting families in crisis situations and being the support system they need while they get back on their feet. The Safe September boxes will be located in the Union, the Student One Stop, the School of Nursing Office and the School of Business Office.

Rainn Wilson to visit Washburn

This week our Washburn campus Community Corner is dedicated to sorority recruitment events.

Recruitment Orientation 8 p.m. Sept. 10 Washburn Room

Sisterhood Event 5-9 p.m. Sept 11 Shawnee Room in the Memorial Union

Philanthropy Event 3:30-8 p.m. Sept 12 Shawnee Room in the Memorial Union

Bid Day 5 p.m.

Sept 13 Henderson 100

The Washburn University Police Department published an awareness notification bulletin Sept. 8 about an alleged sexual assault that occurred on Aug. 30. The assault took place in Mabee Library as well as in Parking Lot 9.

According to the bulletin, the suspect and victim knew each other. Since the reporting of the assault on Sept. 4, the University Police have interviewed both parties and determined that the campus is not at risk. The investigation continues.

If you have any information about the assault, please contact the Washburn University Police at (785) 670-1153.

If a student ever finds them-

self a victim of sexual assault, they can report the incident confidentially to Student Health or Student Counseling Services or to a mandatory reporter such as a professor.

All mandatory reporters are required to report the name of the student. Additionally, students may file a complaint on the Washburn website by clicking on a link at the bottom of the page called “Prohibits Discrimination.” Students may also report to Pamela Foster, Equal Opportunity Director, at (785) 670-1509.

WSGA minutes for September 2

On Sept. 24 Rainn Wilson, known for portraying the character Dwight Schrute on “The Office” and co-creator of popular YouTube channel SoulPancake, will come to Washburn as a part of the Lecture Series. The event is sponsored by the WSGA and CAB. Following the event

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will be a meet and greet where students have the opportunity to meet and talk with Wilson personally. The event will begin at 7 p.m. and will take place in White Concert Hall. For more information, please contact WSGA at office@mywsga.com or (785) 670-1169.

WSGA started off the meeting on the Sept. 2 by calling roll, then moved on as Advisor Baraclough summarized the Bowtie Event that occurred that day. Mikayla Douglas, Director of Public Relations briefed the senate on ongoing projects with iSave and the Sexual Assult Task Force. Marketing Director Johnson then went over Can Emporia branding.

He spoke of “The Buzz” app, a news app that is now available to students. Meagan Borth, WSGA Service Director also then covered Can Emporia.

Zachary Taylor, Director of Special Events, then covered

the alumni tailgate taking place before the homecoming football game. President Porter then spoke of the Buzz app, going over some functions like news from different national sources, as well as the Washburn Review.

Next the senate discussed music on campus, such as in the cafeteria and union. It also discussed the possibility of playing music over the sound system on days when sports events will take place so everyone is aware of them. The senate then discussed possiblr new topics, of which there were none, then adjourned to committee meetings.

Washburn Campus Police Report September 3

Report Taken: Referred to the

04:51 - Welfare check,

Associate Vice President for

Parking Lot 16. Report taken:

Student Affairs.

Individual contacted: Stated

September 4

all was okay: Waiting for

01:23 - Alcohol violation/

Student Health to open.

Medical call, Living Learning

September 3

Center. Report Taken: Friends

10:00 - Battery, Garvey Fine

stayed with individual:

Arts Center. Report Taken:

Referred to the Associate Vice

Investigation into the battery

President for Student Affairs.

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September 3 20:37 - Code of conduct Graphics by Grace Foiles

WUPD alerts of reported sexual assault on campus

violation, Yager Stadium.

Of all crime thus far in the year, 38 percent has been theft.

This graph breaks down the other 62 percent.

Alcohol Arrests - 1% Assault- 6% Burglary (Building) - 4% Burglary (Vehicle) - 12% Criminal Damage - 19% Domestic Violence - 1% Drug Arrests - 4% Medical Calls - 26%

Sex Offense - 1% Theft (Auto) - 3% Traffic Stops - 22%

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Topeka Metro offers new Washburn bus line free to students Olivia Marshall

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Since its service update on Aug. 1, Topeka Metro offers updated service routes, including a new Washburn line. Ronnie Murphy, director of marketing and communications, and Patrick Blankenship, director of planning, discussed the benefits of using the bus.

Few universities offer their students full access to city transit systems, but Washburn students can ride Topeka Metro for free. Washburn ID cards function as a bus pass when swiped at the fare box. This is one example of Washburn showing its commitment to the transit and students alike.

Blankenship started with Topeka Metro on June 30. His role is to set up the backstage elements of the bus system. He is responsible for all of the scaffolding and structuring the public doesn’t see, setting up the system that allows for proper transit operation. This includes driver schedules, stop locations and, most importantly, the timetables.

“When you pick up that bus guide, it looks like it just happens, but transit planners are the ones in charge of that,” Blankenship said.

“Not only do you ride free, but you have access to the north, south, east and west. It’s a great

opportunity. The bus is clean, safe and reliable. Plus, it doesn’t break down like your car,” said Murphy.

There are now three buses crossing the campus all day, getting rid of the access issue and giving students a reason to ride.

The new Washburn #7 line will provide access to the north and south of campus. Before, Washburn only had the east and west lines. Now, the north and south element will allow

“We

run the same time that the university is open. We are going by wherever you live.” students to go south toward Walmart or north to the medical district and downtown.

For example, if nursing students have clinicals and they live on or near campus, it takes a single seat bus ride to get to the medical district.

Some of the challenges and barriers faced by Topeka Metro in the past are due to a lack of education in public transit

systems and societal misconceptions. A lot of people don’t see public transit as an option, especially those who come from cities and areas outside of Topeka where transit was never available.

“Thanks to transit, cars are not the symbol of independence,” said Murphy.

A common misconception in this part of the country is that when people reach a certain age, they need to get a car. Topeka Metro is attempting to break down this way of thinking and show people that they have an opportunity to do something different and take part in this new system.

After adding up gas, insurance, tags, title and basic upkeep, on average, the cost of having a car is about $5,000 to $7,000 per year, every year.

These days, young people are putting off the purchase of the car, partially because of transit. While access to alternative forms of transportation grows, the necessity of owning a car decreases.

“A decade ago, all people talked about was how long it takes parking on campus and how much we hate it. Stop parking on campus. There’s no need now. We run the same time that the university is open. We are going by wherever you live,” Murphy said.

There is now a complete tran-

Photo by Riley Mahner

METRO: Dante Overbey, a sophomore pre-engineering student, waits for a bus at the 17th street bus stop, north of the Washburn campus.

sit system on campus, with the transit and the bike share, Topeka Metro Bikes.

“Once you hop off the bus, if you don’t want to walk, you have access to bikes through the Topeka Metro bike program’ “There are plenty of alternatives. Fight that hassle.” said Murphy, One of the simple benefits to taking the bus is freedom, and another is the Instagram-worthy moments, according to Blankenship.

“We are asking you to get a cup of coffee, walk through a great environment, breathe the air, see the trees and get your legs moving. Forget hurriedly being late to class,” Blankenship said. “It’s easier; you can text, read, or space out. You can see the city in a way you never have before. You see so much

more of the world around you.

Plus we will help your Instagram game.”

Both Murphy and Blankenship encourage new riders to “baby step it” by taking the bus to class once or twice a week.

And before you sell your car, make sure you go shopping at least once.

Washburn students are the fastest growing demographic in Topeka Metro ridership. Washburn is now looking at adding a stop at Washburn and 19th to serve the new dorm, KBI, and the Washburn Place apartments.

Hop on the #busselfie #topekametro conversation on Instagram. You can stay up-to-date with Topeka Metro on Facebook or Twitter @TopekaMetro.

Olivia Marshall, olivia.marshall@washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.

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EPA plans stronger methane regulations Brenden Williams

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The Environmental Protection Agency recently updated their policies dealing with greenhouse gases, focusing on one in particular: methane. The agency made changes with the goal of cutting 50 percent of methane emissions from companies in the United States in the next 10 to 15 years.

Kellis Bayless, professor of biology, said that the 50 percent reduction in methane emissions would help, but that it will take a combined effort to offset the effects of CO2.

“No question [it will help],” Bayless said. “There’s not a scientific debate about that. Will it help enough to offset the CO2? Depends on what China does and what India does.”

Bayless also described the other major players in the environmental conservation movement, mainly countries with large manufacturing industries.

He added that human activity also contributes to the effects of climate change. ”Both CO2 and methane are known to be greenhouse gasses,” Bayless said. “In both cas-

es, human activity is resulting in CO2 and methane being in the atmosphere.”

Bayless explained that though these changes in policy are a positive step forward, we cannot be certain what it will take to correct the problem of greenhouse gases.

“From the science point of view, any reduction in green-

lutely want to prevent methane emissions, preferentially to any other chemical compound because they emit so much heat,” said Bayless. “A single methane molecule up in the atmosphere is something like 20 CO2 molecules or four nitrous oxide molecules. Addressing methane is important, but I don’t wanna say there’s a consensus on exactly how much we would have to reduce.”

M a d i s o n Weidenbach, a freshman English major, said, “When you look at records, the global temperature has definitely increased with occasional flubs in weather.”

She said that since there is evidence that some climate change is caused by human activity and we have a responsibility to use our Graph courtesy of the Enviornmental Prodection Agency knowledge to house gasses will slow human combat its effects. caused climate change,” said “If we have this knowledge, Bayless. “I don’t wanna say we need to use it,” Weidenbach there is a scientific consensus said. “We’re a big country and of ‘will it be enough?’ because we’re responsible for a lot of the I don’t know.” pollution.”

He explained that the agency focused on methane specifically as it is likely the best gas to Brenden Williams, brenden. williams@washburn.edu, is a limit.

“Goal wise, you would abso- freshman mass media major.

Suicide Awareness: continued from page 1 Day. The group will be handing out information, including hotlines available to the public and how to help someone who may be depressed or suicidal.

In the union, visitors can keep the conversation going by taking a friendship bracelet and sharing it with a friend, or making one of their own as a reminder that their own story continues.

A suicide prevention training will take place Thursday, Sept.

10 in place of the organization’s weekly meeting. Michael Heider, from the Washburn psychology department, will lead the training based on suicide prevention research.

At this session, attendees will learn how to identify the signs in their friends and families. Those that attend will have more tools in their toolkit to handle mental health. They will learn what warning signs look like and what to do if a friend is exhibiting any of those signs.

Monica McDougal, senior mass media major, says that chances are that everyone knows someone who is or has been suiGraphic courtesy of TWLOHA cidal or has had

suicidal thoughts in the past.

“I don’t think there is a person on this planet who is not affected by suicide, to some degree.

Whether it’s someone you know or their family member, we are all affected in some way, and if not currently, we could be in the future.”

The training on Thursday is open to all, even those who don’t know anyone who is depressed or suicidal.

“Even if you aren’t struggling and don’t know anyone who is struggling, it’s still important to get those conversations started so if you do know someone who is struggling, you are safe person to talk to,” McDougal said.

Follow the national discussion online by using the hashtag #SPD15. TWLOHA-WU meets on Thursdays at 5 p.m. in the Blair room of the LLC. Olivia Marshall, olivia. marshall@washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.

Car wash supports criminal justice students’ trip to Denver Kenzie McCoy

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Washburn’s Criminal Justice Association, hosted its annual fundraising car wash on Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Gage Bowl bowling alley.

Students a part of this group met together and washed cars from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to raise money for their group’s future activities. The CJA has hosted the car wash for a few years, and will continue raising money for students a part of this group with future fundraisers, such as a breakfast burrito bar.

“One of the main focuses behind fundraising this year is to have enough funding to help CJA members interested in attending research conferences,” said Tayler Hawks, a senior criminal justice and sociology major. “I think supporting the CJA is important, since many of the members will have careers in the criminal justice field. The main purpose of the organization is to provide networking opportunities between students and people who already have careers in the field.”

Joshua Ferris, a senior criminal justice major, said he was happy with the amount of people that brought their cars and donated on Saturday.

“There were some faculty members and there were a lot of people from our own group that

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came out, but not a huge turnout student-wise,” Ferris said.

This year’s car wash raised $96, which will all go toward the CJA and will financially help students travel to Denver to complete their Washburn experience and learn more about the criminal justice field.

“If students are interested in the criminal justice field, they should check our club out because we have a lot of good opportunities for volunteering, which looks great on resumes,” Ferris said.

Kenzie McCoy, mckenzie.mccoy@washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.

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MARK MEETS WORLD The Supreme Court decision on marriage equality has sparked many controversies since its implication on June 26, 2015. Recently, Kim Davis, a Rowen County Clerk in Kentucky, tried to take a stand against the court ruling by refusing to issue any marriage licenses, specifically targeting same-sex couples. Davis was charged with contempt of court for refusing to follow the Supreme Court order and was taken into custody. She was then offered release if she would allow her fellow deputies to issue marriage licenses, but still she refused.

“My conscience will not allow it ... God’s moral law convicts me and conflicts with my duties,” Davis said On Sept. 4, amongst protesters and supporters, Davis was sentenced to jail time for refusing to comply with U.S. law.

“Her good faith is simply not a viable defense,” said U.S. District Court Judge David Bunning.

The news of Davis’ jailing was met with a mix of both cheers and boos from the crowd outside the courthouse. It was even reported that one man collapsed on the steps in prayer.

Many people have strong feelings about LGBTQ+ rights, some for and some against. But at Washburn—a school with a history of being, not just tolerant, but accepting and encouraging of people of all diversities—the idea of limiting a person’s right to a marriage licence after they have already been granted equal rights under the law is phenomenally ridiculous.

Davis is claiming a right to religious freedom, but it is obvious that her argument is invalid. At Davis’ acceptance of her position as county clerk, she took an oath to follow the law. Her freedom to practice her religion can not interfere with the rights and freedoms of other American citizens.

“It’s her duty as a government employee to do her job, and her job is to issue marriage licenses to gay couples if need be. However, she does have her own opinion and can quit her job if she disagrees with the policy,” said Skyler Urban, a sophomore.

Davis, you took an oath to treat everyone equal under the law. If your god’s moral law conflicts with your duties under the law of the United States, you might consider resigning.

Mark Feuerborn

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Donald Trump, the current national leader in the Republican presidential candidate polls, is a man many are arguing would be a great fit for the presidency, mainly due to his ability to speak his mind and his financial ability to avoid campaign contributions from corporations.

This, however, is a boldfaced lie.

There is one big controversy that needs to be clarified that has been misrepresented about Donald Trump for a very long time: He is not a self-made millionaire, and he is not a financially responsible individual. Rather, he is a con artist.

The credit for Donald’s success should go to the Trump Organization’s creator and original operator Fred Trump Jr. At the age of 15, this true entrepreneur went into real estate development and created Elizabeth Trump & Son Co. with his mother. Fred Trump took over the New York apartment complex development scene, and in the 1970s, Fred lent Donald, his son, enough money to join in the real estate business. Fred focused on Brooklyn and Queens while he let Donald focus on Manhattan.

This allowed Donald to work without hardly any competition in New York.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA I’ve come to accept that my uni experience can be labeled as “forever trying to catch up.”

“It was good for me, being the son of somebody; it could have been competition for me. This way, I got Manhattan all to myself,” Donald Trump said.

Donald did not start his own business. He inherited one, along with a massive fortune estimated at around $250 million from his father. As is common knowledge, unless one is a complete imbecile, it is very hard to completely tank a million-dollar business.

And yet, somehow Trump managed to run his father’s business (now called the Trump Organization) $5 billion in debt in 1990. Thanks to a bailout pact involving seventy different banks, Trump was able to defer on $1 billion of that debt himself and take out loans for many of his real estate properties.

Think about that, Trump supporters. This presidential candidate isn’t the genius issuing bailouts to Wall Street, he was the one receiving them.

Oddly enough, the Trump Organization accrued that $5 billion debt while Donald boasted about his ability to manipulate government agencies into granting him tax exemptions or reductions and other subsidies that allowed Trump to personally profit. Karen Burstein, a former auditor general of New York City, reviewed a massive project by the Trump Organization in the

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1980s and estimated he had cheated the city out of around $2.9 million.

“When I work for myself, I try to make the maximum profit,” Trump said.

If Trump already abuses government assistance for personal financial gain by lying to politicians saying he’s just trying to help renovate their buildings, why do his supporters think that he’s being honest when he claims he’ll work to better America for the people? Aside from his dishonest business practices, take a look at a choice quote from the man many praise for speaking his mind.

In speaking about his own daughter, Trump said, “She does have a very nice figure. I’ve said if Ivanka weren’t my daughter, perhaps I’d be dating her.”

Please Ichabods, do not take this man’s presidential candidacy seriously.

Cue Trump telling me to go back to Univision.

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

President’s Corner Greetings Ichabods!

I hope that you all enjoyed the three day weekend!

We have our first home football game this Thursday night at Yager Stadium. The Ichabods will take on the University of Nebraska at Kearney at 6 p.m. If you haven’t already done so, you can still sign up for Bod Squad. Bod Squad is the spirit and student section for Washburn. Signing up for Bod Squad allows you to get free food at all of the home tailgates and a free Bod Squad shirt.

While at Washburn, and as the front of the Bod Squad shirt reads, “It’s more than just a tradition, it’s our duty.” Show your bod pride and come out to join your fellow Ichabods in cheering on our football team as well as all of the other events this year!

Also, we will be revisiting the issue of smoking on campus this year. If you have any comments or concerns in regards to that, please come down to the WSGA office in the lower level of the union or e-mail our Public Relations Director at publicrelations@ mywsga.com.

I hope to see you all out at the game on Thursday, and, as always, Go Bods!

Blake Porter

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Football takes loss to Lindenwood Washburn Damion Butler WASHBURN REVIEW

A tough battle in the late fourth quarter led the Ichabods to come up short for their season opener against the Lindenwood Lions.

Both teams started off scoreless in the first half, with two blocked field goal attempts by Peter Pfannenstiel and Cody Heiman.

The blocks gave the Ichabods momentum going into the half.

Which led to an eight play, 65-yards drive on the opening drive with an 18-yard connection TD from junior quarterback, Derek McGinnis, to senior receiver, Jordan Hart.

“The score stayed 0-0 at half, so I knew our defense was holding it down, we just had to calm down with our newer offense, and come out and find our identity,” said Hart. “The drive was something we really need to get a spark going and just showing people we do have offensive

weapons! Really, I just trusted the QB to see I was open on my TD and he put me in a good position to do what I do.”

With two minutes left in the third quarter, the Lions managed to score a 17-yard touchdown run from junior quarterback, Jessie Scroggins, who recently transferred from University of Arizona.

0-1 With 11:22 left in the final quarter, the Lions stole the lead with a 45-yard pick six (interception) to the house by junior defensive back, Bakari Triggs, giving the Lions a 13-7 lead after a missed extra point attempt.

The Ichabods would continue to contribute to the scoreboard by scoring on a five-play 71-

yard drive.

McGinnis hit senior full back, Sam Eickhoff, for a five-yard touchdown pass giving the Ichabods a 14-13 fourth quarter advantage.

As the clock continued to tick to the last twenty-three seconds, the Lions scored on the final drive throwing a seven-yard touchdown pass to end the game, 20-14.

“We really wanted to get off to a good start, which we struggled to do in the first half, but in the second galf we managed to get the offense going. We plan on getting the offense started early in this upcoming game, allowing us to hit them hard early!” said the wide receiver coach, Josh Osborn.

Next week the Ichabods will play Nebraska Kearney at 7 p.m., on Thursday Sept. 11 at Yager Stadium.

Damion Butler, damion. bulter@washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.

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volleyball leaves home invitational undefeated

Tennis travels to Emporia State Jordyn Wells

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The Women’s and Men’s Washburn Tennis teams started their season out at the Emporia State Invitational this past weekend, Sept. 4-5.

Washburn Women’s tennis brought eight singles teams and four doubles teams which included Laura Shkembi, Jodie Blackim, Jennifer Krause, Holly Johnston, Ally Burr, Whitney Holloman, Ashlynn Sutton and Gwen Shepler.

Starting off with women in the singles competition, with Shkembi claiming first place against Rodriguez from UNK with scores of 6-3, 4-6, 10-6.

Along with Shkembi, Sutton also clamied a first place finish against Fujoka from TC with scores of 6-0 and 6-1.

Along with the women’s singles, the doubles competed in the tournament. All of the players that played singles also

played doubles.

“This weekend brought our new team closer together. This was just a stepping stone leading into our upcoming season.

I think that this weekend was a good indicator that we are a new and improved team, that we are ready to continue to train hard for the spring season. We are all extremely excited for what this year has in store for us,” stated Sutton.

Washburn men’s tennis also brought eight singles teams and four doubles teams which included Matt Barlow, Aleja Valarezo Plaza, Will Agritelley, Blake Hunter, Zach Hampton, Brett White, Dario Munoz-Poletti and David Clausen.

Kicking off the tournament in the singles competition was Barlow and Plaza taking 1st place with Barlow’s scores of 6-0, 6-4 and Plaza’s scores of 6-4, 6-1. Also, taking 1st place was Hunter with scores of 6-2, 6-1 and Poletti with scores of

6-2, 6-1.

Along with the singles team, the doubles competition claimed three 1st place finishes by Plaza/ Hunter with scores of 8-2, Barlow/Hampton with scores of 8-2 and Poletti/Clausen with scores of 8-5. Washburn also claimed one 1st place finish in the finals

by Poletti/Clausen with a score of 8-2.

“It was a great start to the fall season. The five freshmen bods got their first look at what college tennis is all about.

Freshman Alejandro Plaza and returner Blake Hunter played some outstanding tennis, making it to the semifinals of their singles brackets, and also to the A bracket doubles final,” said Matthew Barlow.

The boys and girls tennis seasons will continue with the all day Baker Invitational Sept. 1112 in Topeka and Lawrence.

Jordyn Wells, jordyn.wells@ washburn.edu, is a physical education major.

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The Washburn Ichabod volleyball team closed out their Invitational on Sept. 5-6.

On Friday, the Ichabods started their tournament play against the South Dakota Mines Hardrockers. Washburn took control after a close start, winning the match in three sets, 2523, 25-19 and 25-16.

The lady Ichabods ended the day defeating Augustana after beating the South Dakota Mines, 3-0.

Taking the game to a full five sets, after two back-to-back short losses, Washburn was able to beat the Augustana Vikings 25-22, 2523 and 15-10.

Washburn held a 6-5 advantage in the start of the fifth set, with Augie’s closest comeback being 11-10. Washburn was able to steal the 15-10 win by the end of the night for the win.

The Invitational lasted into Saturday when Washburn took down the Black Hills State University Yellow Jackets, 3-1.

Washburn won the first set 2519, giving up only the second set 26-28. They took the win finishing out 25-18 and 25-10.

Washburn took a full sweep

ending their tournament play with a comeback five-set match against the Drury Panthers.

The lady Ichabods trailed 0-2 with Drury taking the first two sets 23-25, 20-25. Washburn pulled to victory after returning with back-to-back wins, 25-15, 25-22, 15-11.

Washburn featured three players on the All-Tournament team: junior Sarah Vicory, junior Leanna Willer and senior Liz Powell.

Most Valuable Player went to Vicory, after she ended the tournament with 48 kills and 23 defensive blocks. Willer put down 58 kills, gave 59 digs and three service aces.

Powell finished with 137 assists.

WU (4-0) will make the trip to Colorado next weekend to play in the UC-Colorado Springs/ Colorado State-Pueblo Tournament, Sept. 11-12.

A full season volleyball schedule can be found at wusports.com.

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Adrianne Lara, adrianne. lara@washburn.edu, is a sophomore mass media major.

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Soccer ends in tie after double overtime Dylan McManis

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On Sunday, Sept. 6, the Washburn Ichabod women’s soccer team tied 0-0 against the Southwest Minnesota State Mustangs after going into double overtime.

In sunny weather, most people would think it would be perfect conditions for soccer.

However, when the weather threatens to reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit, constant player substitutions are required.

All players were substituted keeping them fresh except for sophomore goal keep, #1 Kaitlin Minnich.

Despite the game being a tie, Washburn kept up their

offensive strategies.

The key forwards: Paige Swanson (#12), freshman, Whitney Skinner (#21), freshman and Bailey Wobig(#15), senior, substituted frequently and kept the team fresh on the offensive.

Skinner stayed in for the entire first half, as well as the majority of the second.

Skinner’s playing time totaled 67 minutes, not including overtime.

Soccer, like most sports, is not without injury. Many Washburn girls hit the turf at some point. The hardest fall was midfielder, Kelly Schunk (#4), sophomore, when her knees were knocked out from under her.

Schunk rested on the bench and then returned to the start in the second half.

The game went into double overtime. For those who don’t

it’s less about that now,” Hogan said. “To me Quidditch is its own kind of culture that is separate from Harry Potter.”

Quidditch is an all-inclusive, full-contact, co-ed sport. The team includes three chasers, two beaters, one keeper and one seeker.

The sport involves a match between two opposing seven-member teams. Each player must have a broom; though many players use a PVC pipe during the course of the game.

Aside from their “brooms,” players wear rugby shorts, tightfit jerseys and running shoes.

There are four balls at play during the game: the quaffle, two bludgers and the golden snitch.

The chasers use the quaffle, represented by a slightly deflat-

ed volleyball, to score 10-point goals. The keeper portrays the “goalie” who defends three ring-shaped goals at the end of each side of the Quidditch pitch, or playing field.

“Keepers have to run double duty because they have to play chaser as well. They attack and defend for the team,” Fluke said.

Bludgers, played with dodgeballs, are used by beaters to knockout players during the game. If knocked out, a player must return and touch the goal before resuming their position.

“Quidditch is a mix between rugby and dodgeball,” Fluke said. “The dodgeball aspect comes from beaters throwing the bludgers to knock players out of the game and the rugby part comes from running around and getting tackled.”

0-0-1 know, if the teams are tied at the end of the first two 45 minute periods, then the game goes into overtime. After 10

minutes of overtime, the first team to score wins.

With double overtime, the players spent almost two hours on the field and at least 25 minutes huddled together with their teams on the bench.

This match was the team’s second game this season.

After their loss on Thursday to Minot State, their win-lose-tie record is now 0-1-1.

Without a win under their belt, the team’s coach, Chris Jones, remains hopeful.

“Between Thursday’s game and today’s game, we’re getting better. Those mistakes in Thursday’s game we corrected on Saturday in practice, and it showed.

Number 20 from Southwest Minnesota State is very,

very, very dangerous, and we corrected that and basically eliminated her from the game.

She had a couple opportunities for breakdowns but that’s just going to happen,” Jones said.

A great deal of strategy was fueled into the game.

However, with the game being the hottest one of the season, it’s difficult for Jones to see fault in the tie.

“I’m very. very proud of our girls, it’s really hot out here today. They went a full 120 minutes, or however long it was. So I’m very, very proud that they fought ‘til the end.

[The win] will come,” Jones said.

Dylan McManis, dylan. mcmanis@washburn.edu, is a freshman creative writing major.

New Quidditch team flies into Washburn Amy Reinhardt

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Quidditch, the competitive sport featured in the Harry Potter series, has become an official club in the recruitment stages on the campus of Washburn University.

Tristin Hogan, freshman political science major, and Ian Fluke, freshman business accounting major, are the co-captains for the Washburn Quidditch Club.

Quidditch has been an interest of Hogan and Fluke since their sophomore year of high school.

They formed a team during their junior and senior years, drawing in a diverse group of players through their extracurriculars.

“I think it started out as a huge love for Harry Potter, but

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The final role is that of the seeker. The seeker’s goal is to capture the snitch, which in the Harry Potter series is a small golden, flying ball. In this version the snitch is a tennis ball stuffed inside a sock attached to a neutral player. The snitch’s capture scores that team 30 points and the game victory.

This sport attracts a diverse group of athletes especially cross country runners, wrestlers, and rugby, football and soccer players.

“Usually a lot of players are double or triple threats who can play pretty much any position on the field,” Fluke said. “And those are the people who are really nice to have.”

During the Bowtie Experience Fair on Sept. 2 the Washburn Quidditch Club received 50 sign-ups. Sean Stacey, librarian in Mabee Library, agreed to be the club’s advisor.

“When looking at how to make a team we want to find people who can be friendly with each other rather than just being the best of the best,” Fluke said.

According to the Title 9 ¾ rule, Quidditch features a four gender maximum per team, which means that four players, excluding the seeker, must identify as the same gender. This gender may or may not be the same as the person’s sex.

“It really helps to have a broad appeal to different players,” Hogan said.

The first practice is scheduled for 5 p.m. Sept. 9 on the lawn outside Memorial Union.

Hogan and Fluke plan to have practices once or twice a week.

“By limiting the number of practices we have, we can cater to more people’s schedules,” Fluke said.

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There will be no official player cuts, however, there will be cuts applied to the travel team, which will be approximately 18 players who play away games.

The team will play in a variety of locations including Lawrence, Wichita, Arkansas, Iowa, Ohio, Nebraska and more.

The Washburn Quidditch Club has an active Twitter page at @BodsQuidditch and a Facebook page at Washburn Quidditch Club. Hogan and Fluke plan to update the sites with a game schedule and other information.

“Quidditch has really evolved.

It’s not just a bunch of geeks running around on brooms anymore; it’s people who are dedicated to the game,” Fluke said.

Amy Reinhardt, amy.reinhardt@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.

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Art exhibit brings new Afterglow tournament offers gamer competition 'Perspectives on Aging' Lisa Herdman

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Photo by Abbie Stuart

A Father's Love: These two drawing by Edward Navone picture his father's struggle with Alzheimer's disease and display how Edward Navone would do two versions of the same drawing.

Abbie Stuart

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Aging is not something most people give much thought. We assume it will happen one day and view it as a natural, distant part of life.

“Perspectives on Aging,” one of the many excellent exhibitions Mulvane Art Museum has on display right now, puts this forgotten part of our lives into stark focus.

“Perspectives on Aging” is an exhibit featuring the works of Edward Navone, a former Washburn University art professor, and Elizabeth “Grandma” Layton, who didn’t begin drawing until she was 68.

The work of Navone and Layton are quite different from each other. Stylistically, Layton does contour drawings, which means the artist looks at her subject while drawing and rarely at the drawing itself. Layton’s art, which features her in one way or another, uses earthy palettes for the most part and appears more cheery and upbeat, although Layton does not shy from depicting harsh realities.

Navone’s art is done in pencil and by memory. He often will have two versions of the picture, one in black and white, and the other in color, with the color version featuring redder tones. All of the art in Navone’s suite speaks to his father’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease and focuses entirely on the elder Navone.

Layton’s work is extremely impressive considering she did not begin her art career until well into her 60s. While Layton does not ignore the pitfalls of aging, Layton also

Photo by Abbie Stuart

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Collaboration: Elizabeth Layton and Edward Navone's work flow seamlessly into each other.

takes great care to turn some multiple—times during their of the assumptions about ag- life with other people and ing on their head. For exam- with themselves.” ple, in one drawing, Layton is Myers went on to share that depicted as saying “How dare the exhibit has evoked strong you presume I’d rather be reactions, including tears by young!” and I appreciate Lay- one of the employees because ton taking the time to point her grandfather is struggling out that aging is not the end with Alzheimer’s disease. of the world and can in fact be The exhibit is difficult at a great adventure. times, but well worth a visit.

Emotionally, however, I The exhibit is very real and found myself drawn more to brings to light the good and Navone’s work. Navone’s the bad of aging. drawings were extremely so“People experience old age bering and difficult to look in different ways,” Myers at. I found my heart breaking said. “Sometimes it can be at the depictions of the elder an exciting time of life and Navone standing in the draw- sometimes it isn’t.” ing room of his home looking “Perspectives on Aging” lost and hopeless, posing by will be on display until Oct. an antique plane or going to 24. I strongly encourage peothe nursing home when he ple to visit and reflect on the could no longer be cared for ideas that this exhibit brings at home. forth.

“The fact of the matter is that everybody gets old,” said Julie Myers, curator of the Mulvane Art Museum. Abbie Stuart, abbie.stuart@ “Everybody’s going to face washburn.edu, is a junior this issue at some—or maybe English major.

Friday, Sept. 4, TOPCON hosted “Afterglow,” a gaming tournament that gave participants a chance to partake in cosplay, snacks, prizes and exclusive merchandise from vendors. The main tournament for this first event was Super Smash Bros on the Wii U, and gamers were encouraged to bring their own controllers to compete with. Game systems were also welcome to set up for free play.

The top prize for first place this weekend included a three day pass to the upcoming TOPCON Geek Expo 2015, and second place earned a one day pass. Participants all received a ticket for various door prizes, including gaming merchandise and t-shirts.

“In my understanding, video games seem to be the common denominator that brings a lot of people together,” said Reuben Juarez, Promotional Representative at Biocustom Consoles.

“We started with a handful of people and then gradually grew into about 40 to 50 people.

We’re all here and having fun, that’s all that matters.”

Juarez said that Afterglow started back in May 2015, and has only continued to grow over time though it hasn’t been running long all that long. He said he has been a part of the team for two months now, and that vendor and artist presence has increased at the events.

Afterglow is always held in the Quincy Street Conference and Event Center in Suite 300.

The suite provides different rooms with themes to participants, including a retro game room, art galleries and a shop to purchase concessions.

Multiple gaming systems were set up for participants to use freely, including a Ninten-

do 64, NES with Mario Party, Mario Kart, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mortal Kombat and more. Other stations had newer Playstation and Xbox consoles for players.

Three vendors came out to sell merchandise and show off original work, including Biocustom Consoles, Video Game Perlers and Warp Zone Retroplex. Two art galleries were set up to show the work of various artists including Jim “Gypsy” George, D. Koy and other local Topeka artists.

“My favorite thing about Afterglow is the crowd, and just getting to meet all the different people involved,” said Michael Hernandez, representor for the Warp Zone Retroplex. “It’s all about playing games with people.”

Hernandez said his goal is to set up at TOPCON Geek Expo 2015 to provide games and challenges to anyone that wants to partake. He sets his consoles up for free at Afterglow to give users a chance to reacquaint with older gaming favorites, such as Super Mario and Duck Hunt.

“This is our third time at Afterglow, I love the atmosphere here,” said Jeff Nasser, representative of Biocustom Consoles. “It’s kid friendly and everyone can enjoy each others company.”

Afterglow is a supporting event to TOPCON Geek Expo, where participants are welcome to get involved by becoming vendors, cosplaying, and entering into the main tournament.

Afterglow will continue to run the first Friday of each month until the end of the year, the remaining dates being Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4.

For more information visit topcon.us.

Lisa Herdman, lisa.herdman@ washburn.edu, is a junior English and mass media double major.

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‘A Walk in the Woods’ charms old and young Michael Anschutz

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“A Walk in the Woods” is a great movie to see with your grandma, and that is not a bad thing.

The film follows the once-prominent travel writer and now-comfortable grandfather Bill Bryson (Robert Redford) on his quest to hike the Appalachian Trail across the Eastern U.S. He is joined by estranged friend Stephen Katz (Nick Nolte) and comedy, drama and life lessons ensue.

Redford and Nolte played a reserved everyman and his gruff friend well, respectively. Though Nolte stole a few scenes with his complete embodiment of the character, I can not think of a better voice for the role; Redford held his own. He brought his personal passions, namely environment conservation, into his character as well.

The supporting cast also pulled their weight. Notably, Emma Thompson, portraying Mrs. Bryson, played the role of a worried wife with some pluck.

Kristen Schaal also did well in her appearance as the know it all, chattering, croc wearing, Mary Ellen.

I found the movie’s humor rather refreshing. Instead of being crass to be

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crass or based on pop culture, the funniest moments came from good character acting.

I also admire the writer’s avoidance of played out sources of drama. Redford’s character is given an opportunity to cheat on his wife but does not. Sim-

ilarly, Nolte’s character is a sober alcoholic who carries a bottle of whiskey but who never intends to drink it.

In this way the plot makes the characters more complex, rather than creating drama by shocking the audience with an unseen, dark aspect of them.

There is liberal use of overhead shots of the duo walking through beautiful landscapes with cuts to shots of kudzucovered overpasses and super K-Marts.

I found this a nice balance between giving two old guys a “Lord of the Rings” quest moment and staying honest to how America looks.

Admittedly, this film is not action packed and is not likely to make a twenty-something burst with laughter. There are several clunky scenes of dialogue between Redford and Nolte I would cut completely. I also felt the tension between the two could have come to more of a climax.

That being said, it does present themes that are not explored often enough.

Ours is a culture that glorifies youth.

But this film reminds us that youth is brief but the need to test your limits, seek adventure and mend friendships is as vital and valid to retirees as to young heroes.

It should also be noted that when seeing the movie in theatres the audience is likely to be of a more advanced age.

Therefore, one can expect the following: Audience members arriving on time, only tasteful, moderate public displays of affection and a lack of cellular phones glaring during the movie.

All this considered, this movie proved charming and full of believable interactions. Though its plot is not the most dynamic, it has a refreshing portrayal of friendship and adventure among the older, dare I say a bit wiser, among us.

um named Latham House, a half-hospital half-boarding school for teens to seek treatment. Sadie, the other main character, is a long-time patient and unlikely acquaintance from Lane’s childhood. When they meet again via uncomfortable circumstances, they quickly throw a wrench in each other’s carefully plotted lives.

Lane and Sadie both make for very likable main characters. Every other chapter cycled between their points of view, so getting to see Latham House through both the eyes of a naïve newbie, and a more cynical hospital veteran, offered great perspective on a disease I knew little about. Lane and Sadie had different versions of the same problem; They both struggled with the present.

Lane was fixated on the future, obsessed with perfect grades, getting into Stanford to get a great job and forcing

ed to be in high school, but they often came off stiff and too idealized for it to work. Sure, I cared about all of them as their illnesses progressed, but I never loved them either.

The writing overall was just average for me. There was a lot of humor to this book, and I liked all of the pop culture references and pranks the group pulled, but nothing in the writing blew me away. The plot kept me guessing for the most part, even though it lacked as much meaty depth as I would have liked. The first two thirds were focused primarily on Lane and Sadie’s romance and adventures, while the final third took on a major tonal shift and brought the story back down to earth. A lot of the story was made up of convenient plot devices, stupid decisions or overly quotable dialogue, but then the story would quickly balance out with a touch

himself to let opportunities to actually enjoy his youth sail on by. Sadie, however, was stuck on her past, where she was bullied for most of her childhood and then vastly overcompensated by trying to be the most interesting and cool person in any given room. Lane grew the most of the two by a longshot, but Sadie was self-aware enough to have consciously acknowledged their problem and tried to fix it. You really feel for them when you realize how much normality they’ve given up and how quickly they’ve had to grow up in the wake of their apparent sentence.

Lane and Sadie’s friend group wasn’t nearly as compelling, though.

They were flat and cliché, unfortunately, very much trying to be like typical John Green characters. Schneider wanted so badly for them to be those nerdy-chic-rebellious kids you want-

of originality. The pacing was choppy, then, flipping from clichéd to original so frequently, which was irritating.

This is a novel rife with humor, heart and second chances. The TB crisis was both terrifying and such a cool What If scenario. The romance was borderline insta-love, but is sure to make you smile. Despite everything I personally found clichéd or forced, the only way you’re going to be bothered by any of it is if you have read a ton of YA yourself and are familiar with a lot of its patterns and tropes. Otherwise, you’re probably going to be engrossed for the majority of this book.

Michael Anschutz, michael.anschutz@ washburn.edu, is a sophomore secondary English education major.

‘Extraordinary Means’ is a contagious read Colleen Kelly

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Robyn Schneider’s “Extraordinary Means” is equal parts charm and cheese.

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