Washburn Review - October 21, 2015 - Issue 9

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Volume 142, Issue 9

October 21, 2015

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Homecoming parade preparations underway Sophia Oswald

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Page 3: Rep. John Lewis of Georgia speaks at iRead Lecture.

Sports

Page 15: Ichabods beat Griffins in Missouri Western’s homecoming game.

Campus Life

Page 10: Students decorate their dorms for the Halloween season.

Pop Culture

Homecoming is a Washburn event that connects alumni, faculty and students alike. Clubs and organizations are in a rush to get their decorations, floats and banners finished on time to show their school spirit. This weekend, Alpha Phi and Phi Delta Theta came together at Sigma Phi Epsilon to perfect their homecoming float. Their float is is centered around the 1980s, so they chose to decorate with a video game theme. Skyler Urban, Trevor Bollinger and Ian McClain of Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Morgan Hammes and Jordan Guion of Alpha Phi said that homecoming focuses on tradition and the rich culture that Washburn has always offered. Bollinger expressed that it is important to remember the history of Washburn, especially during the Grand Homecoming celebrating Washburn’s 150th year. Hammes described how homecoming has brought them

Arts & Entertainment

Page 13: Marching Band Festival hit Yager Statium Oct. 17.

Greek Teamwork: Skyler Urban, Trevor Bollinger and Ian McClain lifting a plank for the homecoming parade float. together as a team for the parade project. “We have learned how to best manage the time we have until homecoming and how to build projects together,” Hammes said. “Two fraternities and a sorority are all working together and contributing very equally to

get this float finished and looking great.” Each individual fraternity and sorority do their own top hat, banner and door decorations. The fraternities and sororities pair up in a rotation for the float and Yell Like Hell. “We have been practicing

services that allow students to apply for admission, meet with advisors to discuss their academic and professional careers, and learn more about and apply

tractors, Inc., founded in Topeka in 1972 by himself and his brother, Bruce. McPherson’s manages construction projects throughout Kansas and neigh-

Sophia Oswald, sophiajoelle. oswald@washburn.edu, is an undeclared freshman.

Welcome Center receives $1 million donation Jeff Williams

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Page 11: Lamar Odom in critical condition, students express concern.

Photo by Sophia Oswald

twice a week for about a month now to get this done. We are excited for everyone to see the final result,” Hammes said. Student organizations take the event very seriously, while still having plenty of fun. “We really try to incorporate and motivate the people who aren’t participating to still be there to show their support,” Guion said. “Alpha Phi is very big on attendance and it is great to see everyone there. There is at least something that everyone can get involved in and it’s a great chance for character building.” Hammes described that this is a special week to show school spirit by getting involved. “Homecoming is a good chance to show school spirit while having a great time doing it,” Hammes said. “So get involved with an organization on campus and make sure that you show your support for Washburn.”

The Washburn Foundation received a generous $1 million gift last week from Mike and Belinda McPherson to go toward the renovations at the Welcome Center. As local Topekans, the McPhersons are highly involved in projects and advancement at Washburn, and have aided in multiple projects including the renovation of Lee Arena in 2000. They are also involved members of the Washburn community and strive to better the experiences students receive. The donation helps fund various elements of the Welcome Center, such as the Student One-Stop. This center provides

They believe in the strength and dedication of Washburn University, and hope that their donation will help and inspire students.

for scholarships and financial aid. It also assisted in the funding of the Ichabod Plaza, outside the front doors of Morgan Hall, laid with bricks with the names of supporters of the construction and renovations. Mike McPherson is the co-owner of McPherson’s Con-

boring states. Belinda McPherson taught and coached at Washburn in the 1970s. In 2007, Washburn created the Belinda McPherson scholarship fund to help future students attend Washburn. With their donation, the McPhersons are pleased to aid such a large project that will

help students attending a university that provides so much to the community. They believe in the strength and dedication of Washburn, and hope that their donation will help and inspire students. Washburn relies on generous donations from individuals like the McPhersons to improve the foundations of learning and provide students with a welcoming environment. The Morgan Hall and Welcome Center dedication is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23, during Washburn’s 150th Grand Homecoming celebration. Jeff Williams, jefferson. williams@washburn.edu, is a computer information sciences major.


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