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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.
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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
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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.
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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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Office of the State Fire Marshal announces graphic contest
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is hosting its second annual data visualization contest, Visualize Kansas Fire Safety. The contest is open to all secondary education students. There will be three places awarded, with a top monetary prize of $200. All winners will have their work featured in statewide fire safety messages as well as be awarded certificates and letters for their portfolios. Any type of graphic is welcome and the State Fire Marshal has provided statistics for any who want them. The deadline to enter is Dec. 1. For more information about the contest or statistics, please visit www.firemarshal.ks.gov/Visualize.
in marketing and international business; and Daniel Minton, a senior biology major.
The candidates were nominated by organizations like Delta Gamma, Alpha Delta, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Sigma Alpha Iota, Kappa Sigma, Alpha Phi, and the Leadership Institute. Voting is available all week and can be done through either MyWashburn or in the Union from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. More information about the candidates can be found on MyWashburn. The winners will be crowned during halftime of the game between Washburn University and University of Central Oklahoma on Oct. 24. The game begins at 2 p.m. and will be at Yager Stadium.
Washburn ranks among top universities in Homecoming Kansas to recieve high royalty announced starting salary
during the ball
On Monday, Oct. 19, the homecoming royalty for the Grand Homecoming was announced during the annual ball. The candidates for queen are Alexa Bowen, senior business major with emphases in finance and marketing; Catherine Steuart, a junior elementary education major; Kaitlyn Truesdell, senior business major with emphases in marketing and management; Madison Wiegers, a junior health information technology major; and Emily Zimmerman, a senior communications studies major. The candidates for king are Slater Champlin, a senior forensic chemical science major; Forrest Evans, a senior music education major; Parker Gallion, a senior nursing major; Ryan Kelly, a junior business major with emphases
In a study conducted by SmartAsset, Washburn University was ranked in the top percentile for universities that produce students who receive high starting salaries in Kansas. According to the study, Washburn placed sixth behind Kansas State University, University of Kansas, Pittsburgh State University, Emporia State University and Wichita State University. According to the study, Washburn students have an average starting salary of $42,300, which is above the average starting salary for the entire state of Kansas. SmartAsset, a financial technology company from New York, took into account tuition, housing costs, and average amount of scholarships and grants when conducting their study. A complete list of findings as well as more information about the
Under Wraps: As a part of the homecoming festivities, Ichabod Plaza will be dedicated on Friday, Oct. 23 from 3:30-4 p.m. The Ichabod Plaza is located in front of Morgan Hall and the new Welcome Center. The dedication will take place after the Welcome Center at Morgan Hall open house from 2-3:30 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. For more information about the dedication or the open house, please call (785) 670-1816.
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Artist donates artwork, money to Mulvane Art Museum
On Oct. 16, the Washburn University Foundation announced that renown artist and sculptor Rita Blitt, in conjunction with her husband Irwin, has given Mulvane Art Museum its “most significant gift to date.” Blitt donated not only a major portion of her life’s work, but also enough money for the construction of a new gallery and preforming arts venue, which will be located north of White Concert Hall and will include a recital hall that can seat 250 people. Additionally, the gift will provide Washburn with
the necessary means to create a traveling exhibit of Blitt’s work. Blitt, who has installed over 45 sculptures all over the world, choose Washburn “because of its commitment to the arts and vision for the future.” In a statement from the Washburn University Foundation, they stated that Blitt’s donation is “an investment in the community, an investment in the university and an investment in our students’ education.” No further plans for the construction of the gallery or peforming arts center have been arnnounced at this point.
Honor society to host blood drive
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the Pi Gamma Chapter of the TriBeta Biological Honor Society is hosting a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The
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blood drive will be located in the lower level of Petro Allied Health Center. The blood drive is being done through the Community Blood Center. Participants can sign up for a donation time online through www.esavealifenow.org.
Residential Living hosts trick-or-treat fun family event
Washburn Residential Council is hosting a Trick or Treat Off the Street event for local youth who are middle school aged or younger. Participants will be able to trick-or-treat throughout the LLC as well as do some activities in the Blair Room. Costumes are optional. The event is free to the public.
Of all crime this year, 32 percent has been theft. This chart breaks October 15 12:30 - Alcohol Violation, Living Learning down the other 68 percent. Center. Report Taken: Referred To The Traffic Stops - 16% Assoc Vice President For Student Life. October 16 18:28 - Domestic Battery/Possession Of Marijuana/Possession Of Paraphernalia, Parking Lot 11. Report Taken: Referred To District Court: Individual Taken To DOC By WUPD.
Alcohol Arrests - 4% Assault - 5% Burglary (Building) - 4% Burglary (Vehicle) - 9% Criminal Damage - 15% Domestic Violence - 2% Drug Arrests - 10% Medical Calls - 26% Sex Offense - 4% Theft (Auto) - 2%
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‘Take Back the Night’ to support survivors Sophia Oswald
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March: John Lewis describes his personal experience as a key leader of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.
iRead Lecture features Rep. John Lewis Anna Ciummo
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Students, faculty, and members of the Topeka community, attended the annual iRead Lecture Oct. 14, at White Concert Hall, to hear a presentation from the author and illustrator of this year’s iRead book, “March,” about the Civil Rights Movement. Rep. John Lewis of Georgia began the evening’s program by speaking about his own life, much of which is documented in “March,” his biographical graphic novel. Although most of his speech was a record of his own life, Lewis incorporated many profound lessons into his speech directed at students. “There is power in the way of peace, love and nonviolence,” Lewis said. Lewis was chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), a member of the Freedom Riders in the 1960s, and marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr. in large protests. In his lifetime as an active member of the Civil Rights Movement, Lewis was jailed forty times for protesting. He is regarded as a key leader of the Civil Rights Movement and is still an advocate for nonviolent protest today. Lewis believes that today’s generation truly has the potential to make an even bigger difference in the world than he did fifty years ago. “It’s up to your generation to make society a better place,” Lewis said, ending his speech. Andrew Aydin, co-author of “March” and Lewis’s technology policy agent also spoke about the process of creating the book. He challenged students to search for mentors and other people that will help them discover the person they truly are. He also addressed the struggle of his young life because of his unconventional interests. Now,
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he takes pride in his unique opportunities and interests. “People who are ahead of their time have to pay a price,” Aydin said. “I wasn’t cool but I was able to find people that I could learn from.” The illustrator of the book, Nate Powell, concluded the speeches by providing a different perspective on the stories as the artist. He began by describing his sheltered childhood and minimal exposure to racism and other social issues. Because of his sheltered upbringing, he decided to take away any unreality that students have seen from generic Civil Rights history. Quoting Lewis, Powell described his direction in illustrating the book: “Tell the whole story, make it real and make it plain.” After their speeches, a few students had the opportunity to ask questions. One student asked, “Do you think we could achieve something like you achieved?” Lewis replied, “You could do so much more than us. If you find something that is so precious to you and so right, you must go out and fight for it.” After the presentation, attendees had the opportunity to shake hands with the men and have their books signed. Mandy Daniels, freshman creative advertising major, mentioned that hearing and seeing the men in person meant so much more to her than simply reading the “March” books. “It’s one thing to read something, and another thing to hear from the source. There’s more reality to it,” Daniels said. “It’s so exciting that someone so important is here at Washburn.” Anna Ciummo, anna.ciummo@washburn.edu, is a freshman English major.
Take Back the Night, a nationally recognized event in protest of the persistence of sexual assault and domestic violence, will take place at 6 p.m., Oct. 29 outside the Memorial Union. Washburn was invited to be a participant in the Ten Points of Light portion of the night. At the event, there will be speakers, a march and a vigil. Sharon Sullivan, chairman of the women and gender studies department, is leading the project at Washburn. She believes that raising awareness about sexual violence is important and that this event is an opportunity to show support for survivors in the community. Sullivan said she hopes that the event will allow people to see some of the resources available both on campus and in the community. “The two major resources on campus are the Catholic services and health services,” Sullivan. “Those are places that our
students can go and get confidential services so that they can get help with anything they need if they do experience sexual violence.” Another off-campus resource in the community is Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) who offer free confidential counseling for individuals affected by sexual or domestic violence. In recent years, Take Back the Night has been expanding its reach. “They are changing the name of the organization to Shine Your Light because sexual assault and sexual violence happens day and night in the streets and in homes,” Sullivan said. “So they want to make the organization represent more than just what it used to 50 years ago.” Sullivan sees the Ten Points of Light event as a very important opportunity for survivors of sexual violence to see the support they have from the community. “This is a community event that is happening at Washburn where we want everyone to feel
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welcome to attend and show their support,” Sullivan said. “I hope that we have lots of our students turn out for this event to support one another as well as support the community.” Sophia Oswald, sophiajoelle. oswald@washburn.edu, is an undeclared freshman.
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The Deomocratic debate: An actual debate Mark Feuerborn
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Donald Trump was kind enough to offer his thoughts on the CNN Democratic debate that was held this past Tuesday, Oct. 13 via Twitter. “I expect it to be a very boring two hours,” Trump tweeted. He is also currently facing media backlash for implying that George Bush is at fault for 9/11 terrorist attacks. It would appear Trump’s idea of excite- with a misleading headline that Clinment involves making wild allegations ton won the debate by a landslide. that greatly upset the voters of a party The claim that the polls were deleted he’s attempting to get the nomination is not true, as even Snopes has taken for. He apparently likes to live life on the liberty to check. The poll results the edge. are still available to view on CNN’s I found the Democratic debate very Facebook page. interesting, partly because I didn’t have It is ridiculous for CNN to release to sit and watch Trump make stupid an article claiming Clinton won, faces at the score of other, equally sub- based off of “expert analysis.” When par candidates. I was disappointed in the public has a 68 percent poll difthe Republican debate, what with can- ference in favor of Sanders that dedidates still arguing ridiculous claims fies the expert, I can’t take the expert such as vaccinations being linked to opinion seriously. Snopes debunked autism, and irrelevant perCNN deleting sonal attacks appearing in polls, although it is “What you heard abundance. still entirely feasiMy biggest reason for was ble that CNN wrote an honest enjoying the Democratin favor of Clinton ic debate was that it was search due to their being for the exactly what I expected owned by Time when I tuned in to watch: answers that will Warner, Clinton’s a political debate. Hillary seventh largest fiClinton and Bernie Sand- move our country nancial supporter. ers were, of course, the CNN’s article in fabig shots of the night, with forward.” vor of Clinton did intermittent high points not mention viewer from Martin O’Malley, while candi- polls even once. dates Jim Webb and Lincoln Chafee In spite of media commentary folstruggled to garner camera time. lowing it, the debate was a healthy The issues discussed included for- one, with many issues tackled and eign policy, particularly in Syria and many candidates giving a clearer in dealing with Vladimir Putin and idea of where they stand on these Russian involvement, gun control, topics. Honestly, I don’t mind if economic policy and racial injustice. CNN claims Clinton or some other A brief discussion on Hillary Clinton’s candidate won, it’s up to all of us to email scandal arose, but was quickly decide who we’re standing with not shut down when debate moderator An- based off of headlines, but from what derson Cooper gave Sanders the floor. we gathered from watching the de“Enough of the emails. Let’s talk bate. about the real issues facing America,” “What you heard tonight … was Sanders said, followed by a round of a very, very different debate from applause. the sort of debate that you had from I can agree with Sanders, but Chafee the two presidential Republican did not. He explained that the email debates,” O’Malley said. “On this scandal could cause a lack of credibil- stage you didn’t hear anyone deniity for an American president with the grate women, you didn’t hear anyrest of the world. Clinton proceeded to one make racist comments about shut down further discussion as well. new American immigrants. What A CNN poll following the debate you heard was an honest search for asked the general public who they be- the answers that will move our counlieve won the debate. The poll results try forward.” left Sanders sky high at 81 percent, Hillary sinking at 13 percent, O’Malley at three percent, Webb at two percent and Chafee at one percent. Claims circulated Mark Feuerborn, mark.feuerborn@ online that in light of the results, CNN washburn.edu, is a sophomore mass deleted the polls and released an article media major.
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Ichabod pride grows with campus involvement The Editorial Staff One of the key things that makes the college experience the best it can be depends on the amount of school spirit possessed by the students. School spirit is defined as emotional support that one has for his or her educational institution. For Washburn University specifically, school spirit would resonate with how proud one is for being an Ichabod. Washburn prides itself on featuring a variety of fields of study and extracurricular activities for students. Students are also given the opportunity to occupy leadership roles in student-run organizations, Greek Life and on-campus jobs in different areas. Being active is a great way to increase students’ school spirit. Whether it’s attending a home football game in Yager Stadium or watching a play in the Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre in Garvey Fine
Arts Center, there are several outlets for expressing your Ichabod pride on campus. Even if a student transferred to Washburn during their junior year rather than starting as a freshman, they still have the chance to possess the same amount of spirit as someone who started their college journey at Washburn.
Being active is a great way to increase students’ school spirit. With the 150th Homecoming happening this week, Ichabod pride is at its peak among the student, faculty, staff and alumni. Throughout the week there are all sorts of events taking place to involve students in the excitement tied to this memorable anniversary. Such events include the Homecoming Dance,
Ichabod Race, Open Mic Night and Yell Like Hell. In addition, there are numerous competitions, like top hat, banner and cake decoration, between student organizations, Greek Life and other Washburn-related clubs. The major homecoming events will be occurring at the conclusion of the week. Saturday is arguably the biggest day during the Homecoming celebration because it features the grand parade around Washburn and the football game where the Homecoming King and Queen are announced. These two events are where Ichabods are able to go full out in support for the university. We expect many students to be dressed up in Washburn gear with painted faces and echoed cheers throughout the stands. Involving oneself in not only homecoming events, but general campus life will provide students with a more fulfilled experience before graduat-
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Ichabod Moves: Washburn students tear up the dance floor at this year’s homecoming dance in the Washburn A/B room in the Memorial Union.
ing and moving onto the world outside the walls of Washburn University. This fulfilled college experience will include the opportunity for students to create new friendships while learning more about the rich history behind Washburn. We recommend that students resist the urge to
simply come to campus, attend class and then go home. Making an effort to be an active campus member will provide a multitude of benefits in the long-run and eliminate any future regrets concerning one’s golden college years.
President’s Corner
Greetings Ichabods!
Homecoming is about half way over, but there are still plenty of events to see! Below you will find a list of the remaining events. I strongly encourage you to go to as many of these events as you can. Yell Like Hell, Open Mic. Night, and the Parade are all great events to see your fellow students express their Washburn Pride! We look forward to seeing you at the events and the Homecoming Game! Have a great week Bods! Vice-President Mikkelsen
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Students receive advice for spring enrollment Olivia Marshall
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There is more to be gained through time spent at a university than just earning your degree. It is just as much about taking the right classes to get the most out of one’s experience, and enrollment is a good start. Advanced registration for the spring 2016 semester begins Nov. 2, but before enrolling, there are a few things students should to know. First of all, students must check the number of credit hours they have completed and identify their class standing. Check My Washburn to find your class standing. Next, make sure you know your alternate PIN, which students obtain from their advisor. Students can then enroll themselves on MyWashburn under the “Academics” tab. Students may enroll as early as midnight on their assigned enrollment day. The objective for students is to graduate and find the right career, which takes quite a bit of planning. Kent McNally, Director of Washburn Career Services, commits huge amounts of time each semester helping students plan for their careers after graduation. Career services offers resume tips, coordinates career fairs and holds mock interviews, among several other services. McNally visits classes and student organizations to share his knowledge of job-readiness skills and career advice. Graduation is every student’s goal, but
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Meeting: Members of Students of Today, Alumni Tomorrow sharpen their leadership and communication skills at their once a month Thursday meetings at 6 p.m. in the Bradbury Thomson Center.
here’s a fresh thought: Instead of focusing on solely getting the degree, target the additional qualities you will need as a young professional and start developing beyond your major’s requirements. Transferrable skills are skills acquired during activities throughout life. These are the skills learned through working in teams and leadership programs, which aren’t always related to an individual’s academic major. These are the types of
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traits that employers look for in Early in your college career, like a prerequisite course filling applicants, skills that can be ac- there is often more flexibility up may affect your graduation quired in a variety of ways here with schedules, due to general date. at Washburn. education requirements. Class“If you wait to enroll, some Time management, team es picked as electives may seem of the courses and sections you building and public speaking are like a chance to get an easy A, want to get into may be filled. all transferable skills that can be but they are also an opportunity Planning your class schedule is honed in a classroom setting. to add some diverse additional going to be problematic if you Some classes are better fits than knowledge and expertise to your wait,” McNally said. others, so to find yours, consider skill set. Whether you have trouble early registration to ensure you Electives might be good for getting into classes or not, do have an interesting and produc- some extra emphasis in areas consider what to do with those tive semester. that you may be lacking. For electives, and make the most All students are different. example, if you think you need of your general education. The Some prefer to enroll later, oth- additional writing and grammar transferable skills you could ers plan their upcoming semes- practice, take an extra English take away might just give you ters far in advance. Glynnis De- class, or at least a course with that edge employers are looking benham, junior elementary ed- more essay writing than tests. for. ucation major, says she plans Students Today, Alumni out her classes about a year in Tomorrow is an organiza“Having to meet with my ad- tion focused on building advance and usually enrolls at midnight. college gradvisor with my work schedule successful “I want to be able get the uates. The organization’s professor I want at the time is tricky sometimes, but I goal is to introduce current that I want, which is kind of talk to her to make sure I’m students to the Washburn hard because there aren’t a lot Alumni Association before of time slots open,” Deben- taking the classes I need to graduating. Being a part of ham said. “I plan out a year graduate.” a student organization like ahead, to make sure I’m on STAT is another way to track to get in my program.” practice transferable skills Christina Workman, senior Fit electives to your needs, and like leadership and teamwork. business management major, pick the ones that fill in the gaps Interacting with Washburn takes evening classes at Wash- your major might not fill. Alumni could even help you setburn. She doesn’t enroll early, “I think you should look for tle in on a major if you’re undebut rarely has trouble getting the classes that provide com- cided, or give you motivation to into the classes she needs. Even plementary skills to the things finish school sooner (and enroll if it’s hard to find the time, she you’re going to get in your ma- earlier). says it is still valuable to talk to jor,” said McNally, on the topic an advisor. of choosing electives. “Having to meet with my adOne plus to planning ahead is visor with my work schedule that it raises the likelihood for is tricky sometimes, but I talk students to get the classes they to her to make sure I’m taking need at the most convenient Olivia Marshall, olivia. the classes I need to graduate,” time. Not all courses are offered marshall@washburn.edu, is a Workman said. every semester. Even something senior mass media major.
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WU students prepare for spooky holiday with decorations Amy Reinhardt
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As October draws to a close with Halloween next weekend, Washburn students prepare to celebrate the ghostly holiday by dressing in costume, distributing candy and doing various other spooky activities. While most college-aged people have outgrown the activity of dressing up, going door-todoor and asking for candy, there are still ways to stay festive during the holiday. For those students living on campus, the Washburn Residential Council will host the annual event Trick or Treat Off the Street. This event permits participation from residents in Kuehne Hall, West Hall, the Washburn Village, the Living Learning Center and the Lofts at College Hill. “The aim of our event is to provide a safe opportunity for both parents and children to trick-or-treat, while providing a chance for residents to connect with the community and help give back,” said Jack Van Dam, LLC resident assistant. In addition to helping the community, Van Dam says the event allows residents to be creative with community members by distributing candy and decorating their doors for the benefit of the children.
“As with any program, the hope is to make it not only bigger and better than years prior, but to make it a sustainable, lasting piece of WRC’s history,” said Taylor Hanna, Residential Living House director. To encourage students to participate, the council issued the incentive that the first 10 suites to sign up will be provided candy to distribute to trick-or-treaters, while the remainder will need to secure their own candy. “We hope residents take the opportunity to participate in this event so they still get to participate in trick-or-treating while living in the residence halls,” Van Dam said. Even if a student doesn’t live on campus anymore, there are a few apartment complexes trying to get their residents in the holiday spirit. College Hill, located on 17th Street and Washburn Avenue, is holding two Halloween related competitions during October. The first is for residents to carve the most creative pumpkin. The resident with the best pumpkin will receive a $50 Visa gift card, and the runner-up will be awarded five free Pizza Pub pizzas and a $10 PT’s coffee gift card. The other contest urges residents to decorate their front doors and balconies with a Halloween theme. The residents responsible for the first place door
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and balcony receive a $20 Visa gift card and a $25 Burger Stand gift card with the second place residents getting a $20 gift card to PT’s coffee-shop. Aside from spooky decorations and pumpkin carving to prepare for the holidays, many students have finalized their plans for the night of Oct. 31. “In years past I haven’t done much for Halloween because of work, but since I have the day off I plan on dressing up as BoJack Horseman and going to a friend’s party,” said Brooke
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Decorating: Washburn Village residents display their Halloween spirit by decorating their doorways with creatively carved pumpkins.
Peele, junior English literature major. While some people may be attending parties like Peele, others are playing host to Halloween themed events like Jessica Rankin, junior elementary education and cultural anthropology double major. “This Halloween, since I live on my own, my boyfriend and I plan on having our families over for dinner, passing out candy and then celebrating the evening with our friends,” Rankin said. Despite the fact that Halloween isn’t everyone’s favorite
holiday, many still enjoy participating in the activities that accompany this time of year and the fall season overall. “We’ve been putting a lot of time into decorating the house, making Halloween cookies, watching Halloween themed movies and making caramel apples,” Rankin said. “Halloween is my second favorite holiday after Christmas.” Amy Reinhardt, amy. reinhardt@washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.
Fall weather arouses opinions
Alex Greene, freshman elementary education major, agreed. “It makes me upset,” Greene said. “I don’t know what to wear.” However, some students are reacting more enthusiastically to the fall weather. “I love the leaves of fall,” said Michaela Miller, freshman forensic chemical science major. So while the leaves are considered pretty by some, it appears that more than a few people are upset about allergies and cold weather. Only time will tell how harsh this fall season will be and whether or not it will be enjoyable for students.
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As the season shifts towards fall, Washburn is already seeing the difference. Colder weather means darker colored clothes, longer sleeves, lots of flannel and of course Uggs. It means that the leaves change colors and a near constant chill hangs in the air. Snow probably won’t hit anytime soon, but long walks at night make it seem like it could any day. So how are students reacting to this change of weather? A few students commented on how much colder this fall has already been compared to those in the past. In fact, this fall and winter is projected to be much colder than last year’s. Freshmen specifically seem very upset by the weather change. While some of this could be the fact that they may not have access to their entire closet, most students seemed more upset by allergies than
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anything else. “I hate it. My allergies are acting up really bad. I will wake up with [a] really sore throat,” said Lea Houdhton, freshman undecided major, when asked about the change in weather.
Hallee Haar, hallee.harr@ washburn.edu, is a freshman biology major.
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Twitter reveals moments tab Lamar Odom overdose sports, news, entertainment and WASHBURN REVIEW the like. This new feature allows users to click on the popular events and trending stories being shown in each category, allowing users to choose which stories to find more information on. “Moments helps you find the best of Twitter as easily as tapping an icon – regardless of who you follow,” explained the micro-blogging site. “Just visit the new tab called Moments, where you will discover stories unfolding on Twitter.” The icon for the Moments tab is a lightening bolt, a reference to its prePhoto by Kenzie McCoy vious name “Project Tweeting: The new Moments tab gives Twitter users Lightening.” This access to top stories and popular, trending events. has confused some as they somehow expected it to be October 6, Twitter launched connected to Harry Potter. a new tab designed to offer the Important things to know best of Twitter with just an easy about this Twitter feature are swipe of the screen. that Moments emphasizes curaThe Moments tab is currently tion over the live stream. Twitavailable only to people in the ter claims not to be interested in U.S. on Android, iPhone and the being a traditional news source, desktop web. as it is primarily geared toward The new tab offers viewers new users and the growth of the a glimpse at popular, recent Twitterverse. events that are happening in Troy Russell
“It’s all visual stuff. The first five things I saw were videos,” said Ben Faires, sophomore mass media major. When you tap into a Moment, you’re taken to an introduction with a title and description. Start swiping to dive into the story, complete with immersive, fullbleed images and auto-playing videos, Vines and GIFs. Moments has recieved a mixture of feedback, though most of it positive. “They could maybe make it easier to navigate; maybe more tabs, that’d be nice,” said Dakota McMillan, freshman undecided major. Faires said that the format was easy to follow and that it was a nice change from hashtag searches. Currently, most Moments are collected by a Twitter team and some are contributed by partners like Bleacher Report, Buzzfeed, Entertainment Weekly, Fox News, Getty Images, Mashable, MLB, NASA, New York Times, Vogue and the Washington Post.
“Moments helps you find the best of Twitter as easily as tapping an icon - regardless of who you follow.” Troy Russell, troy.russell@ washburn.edu, is a junior sociology major.
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Lamar Odom, 35-year-old professional basketball player and celebrity, is fighting for his life after being found unconscious at a brothel in Crystal, Nevada on Oct. 13. Odom, who played for the Los Angeles Clippers in 2013 and won two NBA championships while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, is well-known for his time being married to reality star Khloe Kardashian. Members of the Kardashian-Jenner family have shown their support for Odom through social media. According to the Nye County Sheriff’s department, Odom had ingested over 10 sexual performance herbal supplement pills and had also taken cocaine. Employees at the brothel found Odom unconscious with a pinkish fluid coming out of his nose and mouth.
“Why would he take so many pills?” said Taylor Zimmerman, senior kinesiology major. “Why would someone even do that?” Odom was transported to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. According to People Magazine, Odom is now off of a ventilator and is breathing on his own. The magazine also confirmed that Odom has now awoken from his four-day coma. However, Odom’s longterm medical condition is still unknown. “[These events] don’t surprise me, honestly, but it’s definitely really sad,” said Ben Faires, a sophomore mass media major. “I don’t think people should be mixing drugs and pills to get the performance they need.” Although Khloe Kardashian and Odom had signed official divorce papers earlier this year, the divorce has not yet been finalized, meaning Kardashian will be in charge of making the medical decisions for Odom. “Thanks for your outpouring of prayers and support for our dad,” said Odoms two children in a statement to ET magazine. “We are here with our family and friends. We appreciate everyone respecting our privacy at this time. We ask for your continued prayers.” Kenzie McCoy, mckenzie. mccoy@washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.
YouTube Halloween tutorials bring creativity and new ideas
Kenzie McCoy
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Traditional Halloween costumes usually consist of a few items, but rarely include a custom makeup look to complete a costume. A witch costume, for example, would generally only consist of a black dress and witch hat. However, for those students who want to go above and beyond the average Halloween costume, YouTube has it covered. The beauty and makeup division of the YouTube community is a huge, booming industry and
when October hits and the Halloween season officially begins, spooky makeup and costume tutorials take over. These tutorials popping up all over Youtube not only generate comstume ideas and buzz for the holiday, but cause a huge boost in YouTube’s overall hits as well. By simply typing in the search bar “Halloween makeup tutorial,” about 1.5 million results appear with endless Halloween possibilities. Now an average witch costume could be turned into a creative masterpiece thanks to Youtubers. “I would definitely use [YouTube]
for a Halloween makeup look,” said Kendra Jermark, a junior nursing major. “I’ve seen a lot of my Facebook friends sharing crazy Halloween makeup ideas and this would make getting ready easier.” YouTubers, beauty gurus or not, share their creativity by putting their makeup skills to use to create zombies, skeletons, animals, vampires, mermaids and other Halloween-themed characters. Some tutorials even go above and beyond the norm and create entire story-lines to go along with the Halloween makeup, making the video more
entertaining. “I’m not that big into makeup, but I think it’s super cool that people are getting super creative with their makeup,” said Katie Martin, a freshman art major. YouTube can provide a quick, creative Halloween costume idea that students can create on a whim. This week, YouTuber Dolce Candy created a creepy broken doll tutorial, and Shaaanxo created tutorials for a scary killer clown and a dark fairy. “I’ve looked at some [tutorials] and they are pretty easy to follow and look realistic,” Mar-
tin said. Due to the high concentration of videos, it makes finding a desired tutorial or Halloween look extremely easy, allowing students to embrace their creativity and have fun making their Halloween costumes more extravagant.
Kenzie McCoy, mckenzie. mccoy@washburn.edu, is a junior mass media major.
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Tyler Quintin named WASA Artist of the Month Lisa Herdman
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Washburn Arts Students Association has begun working with Kaw River Rustics Gallery to give art students a chance to become Artist of the Month and have their work featured at the gallery. The first student to receive the Artist of the Month is Tyler Quintin, a senior general studio arts major at Washburn University. His work will be on display in November at Kaw River Rustics on Kansas Ave in North Topeka. “I will have a senior show, and the gallery at Kaw River Rustics will have a lot of the work I intend to display in that show,” Quintin said. “I’m working on multiple projects, but really in the same body of work.” Quintin said that the work he is creating now is taking personal content and concepts that either reflect back to his childhood or to his experiences as an artist he’s had up until now and transmitting them through animal forms. He just started incorporating human forms in his work. Quintin received the Barbara L. Busick Art Scholarship through the art department, providing him free tuition for a bachelor degree. He said that this solidified his goal of becoming an artist, and felt very validating. “When I decided to be an artist, I was maybe five. We had to dress up as what we wanted to be, and I chose to be an artist with the beret and stuff,” Quintin said. “I got really focused on
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Sculpted Pose: Tyler Quintin poses with new art pieces for his gallery exhibition. He sculpted a ceramic wolf for his series of animal pieces and began sketching a nude figure.
art and music throughout high school and I realized I wanted to be an art major.” Quintin mentioned that the idea of making and selling art is a difficult one. The size of his pieces and the amount of hours for each work limits the pay. The pressure of selling may also limit creativity for the artist to get someone to buy the piece. He is looking for venues to work as an artist and be able to make a liv-
ing doing so. Quintin said that he is looking at various graduate school and artist residency programs. An artist residency program allows the artist to live in a home with a paid stipend in exchange for 20 hours of work per week on their art. It can provide an artist stable living and help them to continue to focus on their work. These programs can be found around the U.S.–he is focusing
on one in Montana–but can also be found internationally. WASA will nominate a different student each month to be featured at the Kaw River Rustics Gallery. The featured artist must be an upperclassmen that is a member of the organization, and must be nominated based upon both work ethic and participation in the organization. “Through my work, I’m able to take these things that I don’t
verbally express, and instead visually express it in my work,” said Quintin. "Through my scholarship and experience, I knew my work was going to be worth it.” Lisa Herdman, lisa.herdman@ washburn.edu, is a junior English and mass media double major.
John Lewis’ 'March' series lives up to the hype Anna Ciummo
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The two books published so far in Congressman John Lewis’ "March" trilogy have been widely read across Washburn as a part of its ongoing iRead series. "March" is a graphic novel and the autobiography of John Lewis in his early life as a participant in the civil rights movement. Book one focuses primarily on Lewis’ childhood and development of his values and beliefs, while book two is much more action-packed and other several different points of view than his own. Because it's a graphic novel, the story can’t simply be read. Seeing the illustrations that go along with the story makes the
entire reading experience completely different. Every scene is enhanced through the masterful artwork of Nate Powell. The novel's images and text are shown in black and white, which creates effective imagery that coincides with the message that Lewis wanted to convey: Different races can come together as a single people for what they believe in. Book one is mostly concerned with introducing the reader to John Lewis and his perspective on the heated social issues back in the 1950s and 1960s. He described the ambitions he had as
acquainted with Martin Luther King, Jr. and others working for change. Lewis recorded his first experiences participating in sit-ins, a form of nonviolent protest. The scenes in which Lewis and his fellow protesters were attacked were especially moving because of the action-packed, sometimes gruesome illustrations. Although book two continues its focus mostly on the life of Image courtesy of Top Shelf Productions Lewis, sit-ins and protests, the story brancha child to become a preacher and es out. Book two provides an his methods of obtaining an edeven more disturbing picture ucation. The story continues on into into the intolerance shown toLewis’ adult life as he becomes ward the people fighting for
their freedom. Overall, book two was much more bloody and action-packed than the first book. The "March" series is wonderful for young and old readers alike, although it does contain more mature content at times. Whether the book is used to study the time period or read just for fun, anyone can find something to appreciate in the story. It's no wonder that both of Lewis’ books are national bestsellers.
Anna Ciummo, anna.ciummo@ washburn.edu, is a freshman English major.
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Yager Stadium hosts highschool band competition Dylan McManis
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For an entire day, Oct 17, Yager stadium was filled with moving music. Washburn University hosted the first Kansas Band Masters competition on Oct 17. The performances began at 11 a.m. and continued almost non-stop until almost 11 p.m. that night. The competition was a marching band competition that was targeted at high school bands of all sizes, evaluating them all on an even playing field in the categories of marching style, music and flag team performance. The teams first went through preliminaries, where they were ordered based on school size, the smallest in the morning and the largest later in the evening. At 6 p.m. the bands received their ratings. In third place was Lawrence high school, second place was Derby high school, and first place went to Olathe East. At 6:45 p.m., the teams had to suit up yet again for finals performance, where
the bands performed in score order, with the lowest scoring bands performing first. The temperature that night sunk bellow 50 degrees, the kind of temperatures where metal starts to chill and wood begins to shrink. In a night like that, regardless of preliminary scores, any high school student’s performance could be radically different. At 10 p.m., Washburn’s marching band performed an exhibition show right before the final awards ceremony. Performing their standard half time show, the Ichabods even had time to dance in the dark when the lights suddenly went out in Yager stadium. When the lights came up, the drum majors and dance captains for every band were lined up: 13 bands who had gone to finals out of the 21 bands who participated. A few of the bands switched places in the ceremony, but toward the end the scores began to wow the crowd. In fourth place, for finals performance, was Lawrence high school. In third place was Derby high school. Both of these schools had been third and second place
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Playing to Win: Lawrence high school marching band performs their show “Phobias” while marching on top of their props. Lawrence earned 4th place at the competition.
respectively, meaning that the fourth place school, Buhler had entered into the running for first and second place. But that wasn’t how it worked out. Instead, Buhler and Olathe East ended up in a tie for first place. In most band competition, a tie is typically decided with a drum off, but due to the time of
night, time constraints with the bands, and a general sense of fatigue, the band association ended the first annual Kansas Band Masters competition in a tie. Dylan McManis, dylan.mcmanis@ washburn.edu, is a freshman English major.
‘Crimson Peak’ stuns as a gothic drama
Andrew Shermoen
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Guillermo del Toro is a spectacular director. He’s always had an eye for beautiful visuals that are ironically placed in situations where they should be ugly. His two films “Pan’s Labyrinth” and “Pacific Rim” are filled with terrifying monsters that should look horrifying, but are truly gorgeous in their design. Del Toro’s most recent film “Crimson Peak” is more of the same, with beautiful visuals, a few scares and a pretty entertaining story to go along with it. Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska) is the daughter of a business man, Carter (Jim Beaver), in the Victorian era. Her father is visited by Sir Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston), a member of British aristocracy, who is working to fix his family’s financial misfortunes. Edith and Thomas take a liking to each other and, following a family tragedy, are married and move to his estate. Edith lives there with Thomas and his sister Lucille (Jessica Chastain). Edith also has an ability to see spirits and is shocked by the number of spirits haunting the old house. The spirits try to communicate with her, and Edith slowly realizes that not only is the house dangerous, but that the Sharpes are
not what they seem. The visuals of this film are beautiful; I expect nothing but the best from del Toro. He is a cinematic mastermind and knows how to paint a scene. The house is in a state of disrepair, but there is a certain beauty as the main hall’s floor is covered in leaves and snow from a massive hole in the ceiling. The later scenes of the red-stained snow is both beautiful and haunting, and is perfectly woven into the story. The beauty of Edith and Thomas embracing as his long trench coat whips around them is such an amazing visual that adds so much intimate imagery to the film. Some of my favorite scenes of the film take place in the terrifying basement of the house. The performances are wonderful. Mia Wasikowska’s performance as Edith is convincing as a haunted, but powerful soul who finds solace in Thomas and Lucille’s lives. Her motivations are always understandable. Tom Hiddleston is terrific; he works as both a dastardly manipulator and a gothic heartthrob. It’s easy to understand why Edith would be drawn in by his hypnotic spell, and his internal conflict related to his feelings for Edith are also very well portrayed. The performance that really impressed me, though, was from Jessica Chastain. She is distant,
it is difficult to imagine her as anyone except Lucille Sharpe. The juxtaposition between her character in this film and in “The Martian” was delightful, it was entertaining to see her play two extremely different characters. In terms of what wasn’t great about the film, there were a few plot holes, and some characters seemingly had little purpose. Burn Gorman’s performance as Holly was terrific, but was consistently put in scenes lower than his abilities. I also found that some of the dialogue was weak and I wished it had strayed away from the cliché. All in all, I really enjoyed this film. It’s not only visually pleasing, but its story is quite entertaining and set in a time period and genre that we sadly do not see enough of anymore. I hope to see more films in the gothic genre, and that the seeds sewn by the mind of the brilliantly crazy del Toro will be the changing factor.
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haunting, charming–I was in complete awe of her performance. One wonders if Chastain ever took a break from being in character during filming because her role is done with such gravitas that
Andrew Shermoen, andrew. shermoen@washburn.edu, is a secondary English education major.
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Washburn win 21-7 at Western’s homecoming ball Damion Butler
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After losing two consecutive games, the Ichabods revitalized their season by crashing the homecoming ball 21-7 blowout this weekend at Missouri Western (4-3 MIAA). “This week’s game we wanted to focus on our assignments and executing our play calling. Last week we didn’t do a good job of staying focused on defense and the guys did a stellar job,” said Jaime Myers, senior defensive back. The Ichabods played excellent defense holding the Griffons to 254 yards of total offense, which is the least yards allowed for the season. The first quarter was a quiet storm for both teams until thunder struck on the Griffins defense. Derek McGinnis connected with Bryce Chavis for a 10-yard touchdown giving the Ichabods the lead, 7-0. The Ichabods shut the Griffins offense down by
not allowing them to see seven for the first half. The Ichabods came out strong in the second half. On Westerns first offensive drive, Cody Heiman put the team on his back, scoring on a 25–yard interception return for pick six, going up 14-0 with 14:16 seconds left to play. The Griffins would no longer allow the home-
4-3 coming ball to be a disaster. After an 84-yard kick off return by DiJuan Ussery, the Griffins scored on a 4-yard touchdown from TJ LaFaver to Aleck Ferbet reducing the lead 14-7 with 14:01 left to play. The Homecoming ball became silent again until the fourth quarter hit, when the Ichabods
emerged again with Derek McGinnis linking up with Bryce Chavis for a 46-yard touchdown strike, crashing the party with a 21-7 victory over the Griffins. “We worked very hard over the summer in seven–on–seven working on our craft and its paying off in great favor,” said Derek McGinnis. The Ichabods hauled in 414 total offensive yards and will return to put on the glass slippers next week against the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos on Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. in Yager stadium. For a full football schedule and roster of the football team, visit wusports.com.
Damion Butler, damion. butler@washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.
Soccer team shuts out the opposition
Dylan McManis
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Starting out their session of five away games as Washburn soccer heads towards the end of the season, Washburn first lost to Southwest Baptist University 2-3 on Saturday, Oct. 17, before winning 1-0 against Missouri Southern State University on Monday Oct 19. Despite facing down a 2.0 deficit against the Southwest Baptist soccer team, Washburn managed to turn the game around in the second half thanks to Midfielder Presley Wiggins who scored both of Washburn’s goals for the game within six minutes of each other. Wiggins managed to bring the game to a tie up until the last five minutes in the game when Southwest Baptist managed to head the ball into the goal right after Washburn’s goalie, Kaitlin Minnich, deflected it, leaving the
game at 2-3. Two days later, in Joplin, Missouri the team managed to pull out a shut-out victory against Missouri Southern, the second of its kind this season with Washburn’s only other shut-out win being
4-7-3 against Missouri Western. The teams played back and forth for the first half, with Washburn being on the offensive far more than Missouri Southern, with 11 shots in the first half to Missouri Western’s five. Then, five minutes into the second half, Washburn’s Paige Swanson scored her third goal of the
season while being assisted by Presley Wiggins. While the game’s aggression continued, with Southern Missouri earning themselves numerous offside fouls and Washburn’s Kelsi Smith garnering a yellow card, the Southern Missouri Lions couldn’t even it up. On Friday, Oct. 23, the Washburn soccer team will play at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas before turning around on Sunday, Oct. 25 to have their second match against Nebraska Kearney this season. Washburn’s first game against Nebraska Kearney ended with Washburn’s victory 3-1. For a full soccer schedule and roster of the soccer team, visit wusports.com.
Dylan McManis, dylan. mcmanis@washburn. edu, is a freshman English major.
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Down the Field: Junior linebacker Cody Heiman returns yards toward the endzone. The Ichabods won 21-7 over the Missouri Western Griffins’ homecoming game.
MIAA Football Records *All games are conference games.
5-2 Central Missouri
2-5 Central Oklahoma
6-1 Emporia State
5-2 Fort Hays State
2-5 Lindenwood
2-5 Northeastern State
4-3 Missouri Western
7-0 Northwest Missouri
1-6 Missouri Southern
4-3 Pittsburg State
0-7 Nebraska Kearney
4-3 Washburn
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Volleyball gets two wins at Lee Arena Adrianne Lara
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Washburn volleyball had a successful weekend in Lee Arena, bumping their record to 20-2. A sweep over the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats began the winning weekend on Friday. Washburn took the game 3-0 (25-17, 25-21, 25-23).
20-2 Leanna Willer led the team with 12 kills and two block assits. Carley Swan had five kills, four digs, five block assists and two service aces. Korie Thompson took eight kills and three block assists, as did Taylor Selk. Sarah Vicory put up three block assists and seven middle kills. Only two blocks away, Vicory is extremely close to reaching a 300 career total. With the hype of their sweep fueling the Ichabods, they continued to dominate on Saturday against Missouri Western, taking the game to four
games (3-1). “We played as a team yesterday and every single girl who stepped on the court did her job. It’s exciting to see my teammates step up in critical situations,” Selk said. Willer had a total of 17 kills
“I believe in each player on our team, and as long as everyone (including myself) keeps doing their job, we will be successful.” and 10 digs. She needs only 25 more kills to reach 1,000 kills in her career. Powell added 28 assists to her record and 15 digs. Selk had 13 kills, reaching 200 in her career total. Thompson broke 400 career kills with 21 digs and nine kills. Shayla Conner had 17 assists and eight digs. Alyssa Carney was awarded the HyVee Athlete of the Week for her 45 total digs over the weekend along with one ace
and six sets. Carney has 103 digs to go to reach a career total of 1,000 digs, with this only being her second season as an Ichabod. Head coach Chris Herron said both wins were good wins and both teams are teams very well coached. “Our level is something we try to improve upon each day in practice and practice design. We have to get our middle hitters the ball more often in transition to be a really good team,” Herron said. The team went up one rank in the AVCA Coaches Top 25 Poll, bumping them from 15 to 14. “Next weekend are big games coming up for us, and we’re going to need to really focus during practice this week,” Selk said. The Ichabods will continue their homestead games against the Pittsburg State University Gorillas at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 and again vs the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos on at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24.
Adrianne Lara, adrianne. lara@washburn.edu, is a sophomore mass media major.
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Smack Down: Senior Korie Thompson goes up for the spike on the outside. The team won the game against Missouri Western 3-1 on Oct. 17.
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Presley Wiggins
Ronnie McHenry
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Wiggins grew up in San Diego, California playing soccer since age four. Wiggins wanted to continue her soccer career because she couldn’t imagine her life without it. She said that her best friends were her teammates and she’s lucky to be around them all the time. Playing a sport and balancing school can be extremely difficult, but her coach helps her our tremendously. Presley chose to continue her soccer career at Washburn both for the nursing program and because she has family in Topeka and Lawrence.
Senior
McHenry grew up in Topeka, Kansas playing his true passion; golf. It was an easy choice for McHenry to continue his gold career at Washburn. Most of his family attended Washburn, including his mother, father and both of his older sisters. His father, Ron McHenry, is currently the women’s basketball coach. He has a career scoring average of 75 with three top five s finishes and sixes top ten finishes. This year is his senior year, and he currently has a scoring average of 74. He is the third all-time at Washburn for his win percentage in his career.