September 20, 2017
Volume 144, Issue 5
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News Pages 1-3
Opinion Page 4
Features Pages 5-8
Self awareness coffee talk
Self care with editoral staff
‘Sonic Mania,’ ‘mother!’ reviews
Sports pages 9-12 Washburn volleyball excels
Students present for forensic science week Whitney Clum
Washburn Review whitney.clum@washburn.edu
Students gathered in the Kansas Bureau of Investigation building for the Career Fair and presentations of forensic science research done in Kansas to complete the Kansas Forensic Science Week. Booths were set up in the lobby, displaying information about the qualifications needed to work in the forensic science field. In between DNA models and detailed displays of latent prints, representatives from Emporia State, Johnson County Sheriff ’s Office Criminalistics Laboratory, Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center and the Washburn Forensic Science Department interacted with students. The KBI also spoke to the public about their specific departments. The second floor rotated between six different sets of
, research by both students and researchers in the field of forensic science. All of the research was done in the hopes of expanding the possibilities of how science could be used in a courtroom. The individual disciplines for each study varied drastically in their approaches and their research focuses. Even from just Washburn, the subjects were as wide-ranging as chemically analysizing car paint and using statistics to determine one’s sex from their bones. Ryan Haller, junior chemistry major, gave a bit of insight into putting together his project and how to use in the future. “We would collect paint chips from damaged vehicles and we would get a laser and skin off the top to get a cross section so we could get all the layers,” Haller said. “Then you would lay the paint chip flat and scrape the razor across the top of each individual
In His Genes: Pardon Masarirambi, Emporia State graduate student, presents his evidence hailing flesh-eating insects as sources of DNA. His initial research focused specifically on flies.
Photos by Whitney Clum
Chipper: Ryan Haller, chemistry major, displays his research on paint chips from cars. His research focused on how these methods can be used to determine different makes of automotives vehicles.
layer. We would then roll those flat and analyze that... In theory, it should show that individual layers [of paint] get the same information as cross sections.” According to Haller, if a hit-and-run incident occurred, layers of paint could be used just as effectively as a cross section to narrow down what type of car was responsible. Following the theme of using trace evidence from vehicles, Katie Hays’, sophomore molecular biology and forensic chemistry major, experiment revolved around the fibers found in cars. “I saw an episode of the Forensic Files where there was a case with a little girl that was solved with a fiber from a car,” Hays said. “I went up to professor [Holly O’Neill] and wanted to do a fiber project. We went out to different dealerships here in Topeka. We ended up
collecting samples from five different makes...What we did was we mounted fibers with a mounting medium. We would find nylon, go to the flow chart. We got three consistent fibers.” Like Hays, Mackenzie Walls, forensic anthropology major, conducted her research with a new sort of database in mind. Her research, consisting mostly of statistics, is about trying to ensure that the points on the human skull and pelvis accurately, consistantly determine an individual’s sex. “This is just a small part of the overall grant that Dr. Klales is doing,” Walls said. “I did the stats to see if everything was acceptable, reliable and accurate. The point of this grant was to take all the data collected, put it in a database so it runs the points.” Pardon Masarirambi, Emporia State graduate, was the outlier in terms of
school and goal in mind for his research. His project focused on using flesh-eating insects as a second source of DNA in the even that their either was not a body available to examine or if any remains were unidentifiable through other methods. “If someone is missing and we don’t have a body, what do we use?” Masarirambi said. “I thought about flies, but flies can go anywhere, so I need something else. That was my starting point.” Whether it was presenting research, giving job advice to students, or comparing KBI’s operations to their TV counterparts, Washburn’s Forensic Science Department put everything they had on the table for the Career Fair for the conclusion of forensic science week.
Workshop updates students’ views on masculinity Charles Rankin
Washburn Review charles.rankin@washburn.edu
Men Can Stop Rape was a discussion-based workshop aimed at teaching healthy masculinity Sept. 18 in Washburn B. Led by Jeremy Hardy, training and technical assistance coordinator, the workshop began with the simple task of looking at “Fight Club’s” Tyler Durden and Kanye West and answering the question: Between the two, who’s the real man? The discussion that fol-
lowed looked at qualities that make up a “real man” in the eyes of society today, such as being the financial provider for one’s family, being physically strong and being calm and collected. Later in the workshop, students were asked to think of the strongest man that they’d known in their lives. Responses varied between their past coaches, their fathers or someone they knew that had served in the Marine Corps. Most of these answers had in common was a familial connection to the students,
humility and a respect for others. They also looked at how these qualities matched up against the previous qualities of the “real man” exercise. “These people that are being mentioned share one important thing,” said Pat McGann, director of strategy and planning for Men Can Stop Rape. “They are treating people like they matter, and that is the biggest thing we want you to take away from this.” McGann talked about how necessary it is that people treat one another
like they matter. He said that when we think of people as less than ourselves, we are more prone to act hurtfully toward them, whether it be physical or emotional. At the end of the workshop, students broke into groups to discuss ways that they could individually help promote healthy masculinity and how groups around campus could help with this in the longterm as well. The workshop had a positive impact upon students. “It was helpful to just see a better view of what
masculinity should be and how we can improve it on our campus,” said Blake Cheatham, sophomore kinesiology major. “I’m really glad I was able to come.” Other students agreed that their perspectives on what masculinity should mean have changed. “I got a different aspect of what healthy masculinity is,” said Lenny Robinson, freshman nursing major. “I think after this, we are all more knowledgeable about what it really means to ‘be a man.’”
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KTWU previews Ken Burns Vietnam docuseries Whitney Clum
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Veterans and students alike gathered to watch an extended preview of “The Vietnam War,” award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns’s new 10-part documentary series. In an evening of food, film and remembrance, KTWU focused on putting together an event with two goals in mind: collecting stories from those affected by the war and answering millennials’ questions about the realities of the Vietnam War. “My grandpa was in Vietnam, and I never got to hear his stories,” said Chris Rosell, junior. “I like Ken Burns. I’m expecting it to be good. I’m expecting it to have more historical analysis.” The docuseries consisted of interviews from American soldiers and Viet Cong
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Valerie VanDerSluis, right, event coordinator and KTWU representive talks with some of the attendees after the event.
members, as well as footage of world leaders in power during the conflict. The parts previewed for the audience made a case for having people on every side of the war come forward to set the story straight for future generations. The exploration of the Vietnam War, which set the stage for one of the most politically
volatile times in modern American history, is just one part of a bigger effort to connect with the community about the events. “We were awarded a grant from the Ken Burns documentary film that allowed us to go out into our communities to offer Vietnam War screening events,” said Valerie VanDerSluis, a
KTWU representative and coordinator for the event. “We’re basically taking this grant opportunity to extend our reach beyond the Ken Burns war series documentary. We want to make it more interactive for our war vets and all their families.” In order to obtain more interactions with the Tope-
ka community, KTWU is asking for veterans of the war and family members affected by the war to come forward with their stories. They will be aired collectively to complement the Ken Burns documentary in an hour long program entitled “I’ve got Issues: Vietnam War Remembered.” After the initial series of clips, the veterans present reminisced about the camaraderie they experienced during the war, and about how the prevailing reaction among those coming back from overseas was to try to forget everything that had happened. Steve Williams, a Vietnam veteran, shared his story to the audience. “Val [VanDerSluis] interviewed me for part of the deal,” Williams said. “I spent years wanting to forget. Now I find myself wanting to remember.”
Coffee Talk promotes student mental, physical health Charlie Rankin Washburn Review charles.rankin@washburn.edu
Students from all corners of campus came together for a coffee talk on Sept. 13 that helped educate on how to better understand the need to take care of themselves. The event was structured less as a talk and more as an informational setting for students. Organizations such as the Student Wellness and Recreation Center, Washburn University Police Department, Washburn University Counseling Services and To Write Love on Her Arms tabled in the Union Underground as a way to give students resources on self care, self awareness
Photo by Charlie Rankin
Becky Bolte, director of the Memorial Union talks with students about wellness in all aspects of life.
and wellness. WUPD brought along “beer goggles,” designed to simulate what can happen to your vision when you are intoxicated, and had students take a few
sobriety tests, such as walking a straight line and catching a tennis ball while impaired by the goggles. “We’re here to help students be aware of how dangerous driving intoxicated really is,” said Quillan Houser, WUPD officer. “Most people are failing our tests. The goggles are only simulating your visual impairment and not the other effects of intoxication.” After trying on the goggles and doing a few tests of his own, Houser said that another reason that WUPD was present was to bond with the community and get to know those that they protect. “We want to get to know the faces of the people who
are calling us,” Houser said. “Doing that early on in the semester is key.” Kellie Hundemer, the assistant director for the Student Wellness and Recreation Center, was present to point students in the direction of the SWRC and the services it provides to student who want to take better care of themselves. “We take a holistic approach to wellness,” Hundemer said. “That includes helping students with things like nutrition and fitness, but also areas of their well being, like emotional and spiritual well being.” Washburn’s chapter of To Write Love on Her Arms was also in attendance in order to promote the importance of
mental health. “We exist to help erase the stigma of what people associate with mental health,” said Natalie Engler, senior criminal justice major and president of TWLOHA. The overall theme of the day was to promote self awareness and self care. One way that the event achieved this was by offering therapeutic coloring of mandalas. Shelley Bearman, project coordinator for sexual assault education and prevention, said that this coloring table was designed to help anyone simply relax, rest and relieve some of the stress after the first few weeks of class.
The Plain White T’s will be headlining the show. Tickets for Washburn students are $5, and general admission is $20. Tickets can be purchased online.
Console’s new memoir, “Romanian Notebook,” a mix of Console’s experiences, thoughts and observations of the world around him. There will be a Q&A after the reading. This event is free for all Washburn students.
Briefs “No Turning Back” screening and illegal immigration discussion
Girlfriends of Canada” at 4 p.m. Sept. 21 in the Carole Chapel.
Washburn University will be hosting a showing of “No Turning Back,” a movie focused on immigration, at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 in the Washburn Room in the Memorial Union.
Washburn University is hosting Family Day Sept. 23.
The movie stars Jesus Nebot, who plays a father trying to find a safe home for his daughter and himself. Along with the screening, there will be a discussion and Q&A on illegal immigration led by director and star Jesus Nebot Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. These events are free for all Washburn students, are and sponsored by CAB and HALO.
Reading from “Imaginary Girlfriends of Canada” Students and the community are invited to a reading by Andrew Farkas, Washburn’s new assistant professor of fiction writing, from his short fiction story, “Imaginary
Family Day
There will be games, food, inflatables, and various activities. Mabee Library will be open for fun activities like face painting, a cake walk, and the FYE open house. At 1 p.m. there will be a football game against the University of Nebraska-Kearney. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Mulvane Art Lab will be open for all students and family to make WU collages and crafts.
Cider Days Fall Festival The Cider Days Fall Festival will occur from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 23 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Kansas Expocentre. The Cider Days Festival is Northeast Kansas’ largest arts and crafts show, with 250 exhibits. The event also
offers unique food, kids rides, a petting zoo, and fresh apple cider. Tickets cost $7 at the gate, and $6 if they are bought in advance.
Movie on the lawn Presented by Downtown Topeka, Inc., Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, and seveneightfive magazine, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Kansas Statehouse Lawn there will be a movie on the lawn. There will be an area on the southeast part of the lawn for blankets to be spread out, and lawn chairs are only permitted on the sidewalk. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. there will be activities for kids and vendors, and the “The Rescuers” will start at 7:30 p.m. This event is free, but space is limited.
WU Stock Washburn will be hosting WU Stock, the biennial music festival from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 24.
Building the World We Dream At 10:30 a.m. Sept. 24 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Topeka Youth, Vicki George, Ellen Caster, Lynnie Lee and other local organizations will be hosting “Building the World We Dream,” at the UUFT church. This event will discuss how to welcome people across our international borders and create communities that are equal, diverse, and safe. It is free to the public.
Mayoral Candidate Forum There will be a Mayoral Candidate Forum at 4 p.m. Sept. 26 at Washburn University’s Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. Candidates Michelle De La Isla and Spencer Duncan will be speaking about various issues within the community and a Q&A will follow the presentations. This event is open for the public.
Reading from Samuel Comroe“Romanian Notebook” Comedy Washburn University’s Department of English will be presenting a reading from Cyrus Console at 4 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Carole Chapel. The reading will be from
Washburn Students will be able to see comedian Samuel Comroe perform from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 26 in Stauffer Commons in the Memorial Union. This is a free event hosted by CAB.
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Mayfield shares experiences with Washburn
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After his presentation, Mayfield had the opportunity to sell copies of his book, for which a portion of the sale would go to the Oregon Innocent Project.
Julia Eilert Contributor julia.eilert@washburn.edu
Washburn students had the opportunity to listen to Brandon Mayfield give a presentation Sept. 18 in the Memorial Union.
“Washburn always brings really cool people that I think are really impressive to have here,” said Faith Crutchfield, junior forensic investigation major. “I absolutely loved it.” In his presentation,
Mayfield gave the audience some of his background story, as well as discussing the events that occurred in 2004, when he was falsely accused of being the bomber in the Madrid Train Bombing in Spain. Mayfield has been enlisted in the army twice and after earning his degree from Portland State University, Mayfield then attended Washburn University School of Law and graduated in 1999. From there, he worked in a small firm in Oregon before eventually opening up his own firm with his wife, Mona, in the Portland West Hills. “For those of you who haven’t heard of me, I’m the poster boy for what could go wrong in the forensics and criminal investigation arena,” Mayfield said. “I was the victim of one the biggest fingerprint misidentification in recent history.”
While the presentation was in part a narrative, Mayfield focused on three main points: fingerprints, FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act), and the Fourth Amendment. He made sure to stress their importance in today’s investigations, as well as his own. “I personally began to feel suspicious, myself and my family, as if someone were watching me, or keeping tabs on my family,” said Mayfield, referring to evidence his family found someone had been going through their house and law firm. Mayfield was arrested as a material witness on May 6, 2004. After being held in prison for 14 days, Mayfield was released as Ouhnane Daoud’s fingerprints were connected to the crime. “People can mess up, and I’ve seen it first hand,”
Crutchfield said. “Some people think that the KBI can do nothing wrong, and that the FBI can do nothing wrong, but no, they can be wrong too.” Mayfield and his daughter, Sharia, published a book together called “Improbable Cause,” in 2015, which goes over Mayfield’s case. Once Mayfield was finished speaking, there was a short time for questions. During the answering of a question, Mayfield even took the time to read a passage out of their book for the audience. “I think it just proves you have to question everything you know,” Crutchfield said. “Make sure you’re going in when you’re doing your analysis and going in with a blank mind- no biases. Innocent until proven guilty, that’s just been reinforced in my head.”
International community scrambles to end Myanmar genocide Colleen Kelly
Washburn Review colleen.kelly@washburn.edu
In the span of two weeks, a military crackdown in Myanmar has produced over 3000 deaths and 500,000 refugees. According to recent reports dating back to mid-2016 from the United Nations, the southeast Asian country of Myanmar has experienced a spike in violence resulting in what the international community suspects is a genocide. Myanmar is comprised of an 88 percent Buddhist religious majority. The Rohingya, a predominantly Muslim ethnic group, make up a 4 percent religious minority that have faced religious persecution. The Rohingya are relegated to the Rakhine State within Myanmar, an area made up of various religious and ethnic minorities, and make up an estimated population of around 1.3 million. What sparked recent events was the emergence of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army, a Rohingya insurgent group. In response to centuries of religious persecution against the Rohingya people by
the government, the ARSA began attacking police outposts in October 2016. The ARSA’s goal is to create a separate democratic Muslim state specifically for the Rohingya people and they claim no affiliation with terrorist organizations such as Al-Qaeda and ISIS. In response, the Myanmar military began a severe series of crackdowns in January 2017 consisting of torture, gang rape and extrajudicial killings against the Rohingya people, as well as burning down dozens of Rohingya villages. Between January and August, an estimated 400,000 Rohingya people were displaced as refugees, with a death toll of around 1000 at the hands of its military forces. The violence against the Rohingya people has spiked exponentially since Aug. 25. There is now a total estimated 900,000 Rohingya refugees and a death toll of over 4000 Rohingya people per Reuters India. Countries such as Bangladesh and Pakistan have seen a massive influx of Rohingya refugees in that two week span. Hundreds of thousands more are trapped on the border between the Rakhine State and Bangla-
Rohingya refugees per country
Bangladesh = 900,000 India = 40,000 Saudi Arabia = 200,000 Pakistan = 350,000 Thailand = 5,000 Malaysia = 150,000 United States = 12,000
Pakistan 350,000 Saudi Arabia 200,000
Bangladesh 900,000 Thailand India 5,000 40,000
United States 12,000
Malaysia 150,000 Information sourced from BBC News and Al Jazeera
Graphic by Maggie Gile
desh under threat of violence from locals in either country should they enter. They are without shelter or long-term food supplies and are being forced to turn to human traffickers or makeshift rafts to escape by sea. Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s State Counsellor and the country’s current de facto leader, has had a positive standing in the international community. The recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal as well as the Nobel Peace Prize for her pro-democracy movement in Myanmar, Suu Kyi was called upon by the UN to allow them to conduct an investigation into the
human rights violations. Suu Kyi has remained mainly silent in response to the violence against the Rohingya people and has denied the UN permission to conduct their investigation In the wake of hundreds of photos and video evidence documenting the military systematically wiping out entire villages, Suu Kyi has denied the existence of a genocide. Instead, she believes that the media is sensationalizing certain events to damage her political career. Suu Kyi’s lack of action to resolve the crisis has garnered much criticism. Archbishop Desmond Tutu
wrote in an open letter to Suu Kyi: “If the political price of your ascension to the highest office in Myanmar is your silence, the price is surely too steep.” It should be noted that Suu Kyi’s position as state counsellor does not award her absolute power. The current iteration of Myanmar’s constitution only allows the military power over defense, police and border affairs. Suu Kyi announced Sept. 13 that she would not be attending the UN General Assembly being held Sept. 20 to address the Rohingya crisis.
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Self care brought to you by editorial staff Over the past week, Washburn has held many workshops focusing on various aspects of self awareness. From self care to healthy masculinity, campus workshops have facilitated important conversations that ultimately lend to individual success. Regardless of who you are, as a college student, self awareness and self care are extremely important. We are all under enough stress as it is, so it is important to take time out of your busy schedule to take care of yourself. The better you take care of yourself, the more productive you will be. The editorial staff at the Washburn Review wanted to share a few of our favorite forms of self care.
Andrew Shermoen Features Team Leader I like to play a video game or some kind of game that relaxes me. I never play anything stressful or something that requires too much skill. It distracts you from the stressful things around you and its nice to be immersed in something that just puts you in a peaceful, relaxing mood. Colleen Kelly Chief Copy Editor I like to listen to music on full blast and run as a form of self care when I’m stressed. Charlie Rankin News Team Leader When I am stressed, I like to sit down and rewatch some of my favorite movies.
Jessica Knieff Editor in Chief When I am feeling stressed, I love to cook and more importantly eat lots of yummy food.
Cody Dannar Art Director When I’m stressed, I read, listen to music or work on ceramics.
Ryan Thompson Multimedia Managing Editor For self care, I like listening to music and cooking pasta.
Ariele Dutton Advertising Manager I take naps for self care.
Colton Zimmerman Multimedia Director I love to play video games when I’m feeling stressed. Erica Faulkinbury Advertising Manager Whenever I’m feeling stressed I like to spend time with my adorable rat terrier, Zoe.
Matt Boland
Last week was the release of the highly anticipated Destiny 2, well on consoles at least. The question that has overwhelmed the gaming community is which one are you getting, the console or PC version? This question arose because the first Destiny, which was a massive success, skipped the PC platform altogether. So to preface this, my answer to this burning question is the Playstation 4 version, for two reasons. One, I’m not waiting until the end of October for the PC release. And two, I don’t get the appeal of PC gaming, it’s over complicated and annoying. I know, a big claim but let me back it up. Let’s say you want to try your hand at PC gaming, you have three options: option one - you build your own PC. Yeah, not
going to happen. You need the hands of a surgeon, eyes of a hawk and the patience of saint to put one of these things together. Static electricity can ruin your whole PC. Your comfy little socks just killed your thousand dollar PC build, no thanks. Just for comparison, I didn’t have to build my PS4, I just plugged it in, groundbreaking I know. Option two - you pay a company to build the PC for you. One problem, you’re going to need a doctorate in computer science just to know what parts to buy. There are so many different parts you need, then there are 80 different versions of that one part. Did you know you can water cool a PC? I’m glad that the PC takes sips of water periodically throughout the day, but how does that help me in my life. There are two versions of the PS4, two. Seeing a trend? Final option - you walk
down to your local brick and mortar and buy a pre-built PC. And when people stop you and ask how you lost your leg, you can tell them you had to sell it just to afford a gaming PC. The top customer rated PC on Best Buy, yes I used Best Buy’s website, is over $1000. You want to know how many PS4s I can buy for that? Three, and then I can go get lunch. So what are you paying all that extra money for? Some are you are screaming reading this article saying “the games look better on PC,” no they don’t. Go on YouTube right now and look at graphic comparisons. The games on console and PC look basically identical. I’m sorry but if someone told you that games on PC look worlds different compared to consoles, they lied to you. I’m not paying an extra couple hundred dollars for more frames per second, and I’m not alone. Grand
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Opinion: Is PC gaming really better? Washburn Review matthew.boland@washburn.edu
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Theft Auto Five came out on consoles running at 30 frames per second, something that is sacrilegious in the PC gaming world. It sold a billion dollars worth of copies in its first weekend. It seems to me that people are just fine with 30 fps. On a side note, PC players had to wait a year and a half after the console launch to get GTA 5. How is the PC the elite platform again? I could go on and on with all the problems I have with PC gaming, like why are the PCs so huge and tacky. I don’t want a tombstone sized piece of technology that is actively trying to compete with Las Vegas for who has the most LED lights sitting on my desk. In conclusion, sorry PC gaming you are nothing more than a gargantuan neon glowing headache that has no room in my life. Call me when one of you games can tell a story better than Sharknado.
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What are your thoughts about the new active bystander program?
News Team Leader Charlie Rankin Reporters Matt Boland Natale Croze Cassie Nichols Terry Richardson Kristen Shook Features Team Leader Andrew Shermoen Reporters Yash Chitrakar Sabrina Rana Steven Dennis Sports Team Leader Trevor Beurman Reporters Bryan Grabauskas Multimedia Multimedia Director Colton Zimmerman Multimedia Managing Editor Ryan Thompson Staff Tambour Bieker Mark Feuerborn Nick Feuerborn Vincent Neff Zach Schuman Jordan Turner Yearbook Editor in Chief Kraig Dafoe Staff Alice Ouary Bod Magazine Editor in Chief Mark Kotich Staff Scott Stormann Miyuki Nishimura Adviser Regina Cassell *indicates executive staff
Kris Young freshman, undecided “It was really informational, glossing over topics I have heard of before. Although I was already familiar with the topics, I felt that it went more in depth about how take action in a situation.”
Christina Noland sophomore, graphic design “I think it should be mandatory for students prior to entering college. It seemed like a lot of people thought it would be a waste of time. But, it wasn’t.”
Gage Winter freshman, criminal justice “It’s a really good experience. I’ve been through a few different trainings like this before, but I always seem to find something new to everytime. People should definitely go through it if they have the chance.”
Paul Mismaque
sophomore, marketing and economics
“We learned how to act in different situations and how to be proactive in them. It is a tough subject for some people but it is very helpful. The best part was that although the scenarios are not actually happening at Washburn, they are real life situations that could happen.”
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‘Mother!’ divides film critics, general audiences Andrew Shermoen Washburn Review andrew.shermoen@washburn.edu
Darren Aronofsky is an abrasive filmmaker and “mother!” might be his most inaccessable movie to the general public to date. Not only does its slow pace and odd camera framing make for a claustrophobic and uncomfortable film, but the central conceit of “mother!” is sure to ruffle some feathers. Mother (Jennifer Lawrence) works diligently to repair the house her husband, Him (Javier Bardem) lost in a fire years ago. She is almost done with the project but Him, a struggling poet, cannot find the words to create his next big piece. Both experience delays in their work after a mysterious couple, Man (Ed Harris) and Woman (Michelle Pfeiffer), show up uninvited and quickly begin wreaking havoc. The house in “mother!” is an exquisite testament to set design. Feeling like an MC Escher painting in its fabrication, the house
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Infamous: “Mother!” is flopping with the general movie audience. Opening weekend, it earned an F score on CinemaScore, an online review aggregator. The low score was a result of the film being mismarketed as a horror flick rather than an art house thriller.
often treads the line between creepy and beautiful throughout the film. The house is a dizzying maze, and its confusing layout perfectly captures the film’s intended mood. It’s the tone and themes, though, that will keep audiences from connecting fully with “mother!,” spending its first hour and half with slow paced tension, it builds into a crescendo of chaos as the events in the house descend into absolute madness that defies reason. It’s only when you realize
what Aronofsky is trying to comment on that the events of the film seem thematically resonant in retrospect. Despite its marketing campaign, “mother!” is not a horror film. There are unsettling moments and a particularly gory visual that will turn stomachs, but it isn’t scary. The film is more of a large scale art house thriller falsely advertised as a straightforward horror film. The message is open to interpretation. The film touches upon environmen-
talism, idolism and the corruption of fame, but to say more would spoil too much of the film. Lawrence is at the top of her game in this film. Each of her facial expressions are deliberate and controlled from frame to frame, as evidenced by the film’s abundance of dramatic close-ups. Bardem, too, is intense in this role, leaving you both charmed and disturbed by him. He’s never fully a villain, but he also could never be a hero. Harris and
Pfeiffer are also impressive, albeit their appearance being very short. All this being said, the film is abrasive. It descends into madness a bit too quickly and the actual narrative makes little to no sense. There is some odd, unintentionally funny dialogue peppered throughout the movie that make the film’s final 30 minutes a little more jarring than the film deserves or sets up. Aronofsky was likely intentionally making the film as abrasive as it was, so while it was not altogether enjoyable, that aspect did not ruin the film in anyway. Brimming with impressive thematic weight, fantastic performances and twists like something out of a Kurt Vonnegut novel, “mother!” is a beautiful excursion into a hauntingly twisted house. It’s an experience that will be enjoyed by many Aronofsky fans, but one that comes with a caution label to any intrepid filmgoer unfamiliar with his divisive work.
Making the case for the classic french press
Colleen Kelly
Washburn Review colleen.kelly@washburn.edu
A good cup of coffee leaves quite the im-pression. For the average person, solace can be found in the early morning hours in hearing the coffee pot gurgle and steam as it brews our daily fix. Coffee is a part of millions of Americans’ morning and even mid-afternoon rituals to make the day more bearable. Don’t we owe it to ourselves to put our best cup forward? Allow me to make the case for the french press, an essential in any coffee lover’s kitchen. The french press is basically a sealed glass pitcher with a lid and plunger attached. The idea is that it brews a specific amount of coffee (or tea for
that matter) using precise pressure, heat and time. All you have to do is add about one tablespoon of coffee grounds per four ounces of hot water you plan to use, pour the water evenly over all of the grounds, wait 4-6 minutes depending on how strong you want your brew to be and press down the plunger to strain out the grounds so it’s ready to serve. The end result is a stronger, bolder flavor, as well as better por-
tion control. Coffee can be an expensive habit to indulge, but a standard french press will run you around $20. They also don’t require you to purchase coffee filters. You just pour the water and grounds into the pitcher together and allow the plunger to separate them for you. The trade-off for the inexpensiveness of it, though, is that you need to clean it between each use. Another aspect I love about the french press is that it requires your coffee to have been ground courser so that it can be strained out in the brewing process. It forces me to actively seek out and try different whole bean coffees to find my favorite. Whole bean coffees will rarely run you more than 20 dollars in
a grocery store or cafe, and most locations will offer to grind your beans for free. A traditional drip brewer is a classic appliance for a reason: it’s convenient. However, unless you want to splurge on higher end models with added features, you’re generally getting the same pot of coffee every day– no variation in strength or flavor and lacking in portability. An obvious answer to these problems would be to buy a Keurig to exert more control over your coffee choices in the morning. The Keurig has garnered criticism, though, seeing as its pods are neither biodegradable nor recyclable. Other studies have surfaced stating that the contents of the pods can have negative longterm effects on
our health. If you want something that comes in a variety of flavors, but is more expensive and poses possible health and environmental risks, go for a Keurig. If you want something that offers control over strength and portions, is portable and poses zero health risks, but requires regular cleaning, pick the fresh press. There are plenty of coffee brewing methods out there that I have not listed here, but suffice it to say that my heart will always belong to the french press. There are a variety of choices out there in terms of brewing, and everyone has the right to be a bit picky. Just don’t be afraid of trying something out of your comfort zone.
Washburn welcomes new improv comedy troupe Xavier Strong Washburn Review xavier.strong@washburn.edu
Improvisation is a difficult, interactive art form and it’s making waves at Washburn. Up to No Good Improv was started by CJ Williams, theater major, who felt the lack of improvisation troupes in Topeka needed to be rectified. The troupe of improv actors is made up of nine Washburn students, Williams, Isaac Bird, West Everts, Tracy Bell, Isabelle Smallback, Claire Hartman, Sage Pourmirza, Denilson Lopez and Michael Anschutz. The group was formed in hopes to changing the artistic and comedic landscape of Topeka.
“It was mostly about bringing something new to Topeka,” Williams said. Bird agreed and said that he enjoyed the community engagement of improv shows the best. “It’s all about enriching the culture,” Bird said. “You leave behind expectations and laugh along with strangers.” One of the troupe’s favorite games is called “new choice,” a warm-up exercise before the official start of their shows. The game always starts with a random scenario and character assigned to each actor. As they make up the story together, Williams will randomly call out “New choice!” and make whomever last spoke come up
with a new line until Williams is satisfied. This often results in ridiculous, hilarious scenarios as the actors are forced to come up with ideas in quick succession while still trying to make the story make sense. The game only ends when both Williams is satisfied with the actors’ last responses and the story reaches a natural conclusion. One of the scenes Bird and Hartman acted out in demonstrating the game had the entire cast rolling with laughter as they acted out a mother teaching her son to fish for the first time. Both actors were animated enough that the screwball scene was easy to follow and visualize without the use of props.
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Biker Gang: There’s cause for disagreement on who is the baddest biker as “Up to No Good Improv” play out in this odd argument outside the Union.
After the exercise was completed, Williams switched up the setting by taking the troupe out onto the campus lawns to play more improv games for practice. This drew more than a few surprised looks from passing students that overheard an improvised argument between the ac-
tors arguing nonsensically over who was the toughest member of a biker gang. The group is excited to perform for the Washburn community and share their love of improv. Their next show will be 8 p.m. Oct. 6 in the Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre.
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Music department holds beloved Mosaic Concert Left: (From left to right) Josh Griffin, sophomore music education major, Jacob Brooks, senior music performance major, and Jason Lewin, senior music education and performance major, share a cheeky smile during the Wind Ensemble’s performance of “Magnolia Star” by Steve Danyew. The three are also brothers of Phi Mu Alpha who performed “Ode,” a song from the fraternity’s repertoire at the Mosaic concert. Below: The Wind ensemble stands for recognition after they finish their performance of Washburn’s “Alma Mater.” The audience and choir joined them by singing along. The group is led by new interim director of bands Robert Schwartz.
Sept. 17 saw Washburn’s department of music holding the eighth annual Mosaic Concert at White Concert Hall. The concert consists of a compilation of several different Washburn ensembles performing one piece before a new ensemble takes the stage. Some highlights were the Percussion Quartet performing an arrangement of Twenty One Pilot’s “The Run and Go” by sophomore music performance major Daniel Albertson and the Washburn Cello Ensemble’s performance of the “William Tell Overture” by Gioacchino Rossini. The latter was arranged by Washburn Director of Strings Studies, Erinn Renyer. Upcoming performances Oct. 11 Capital City Marching Band Festival Oct. 12 Washburn University Jazz Concert Oct. 15 Fall Chorale Concert Oct. 16 Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble Oct. 17 Faculty Horn Recital Nov. 9 Low Brass Ensemble Concert Nov. 14 Saxophone Ensemble Concert Nov. 16 Washburn Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra Concert Nov. 17 and 18 Washburn Opera Studio present “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” Nov. 20 Washburn Wind Ensemble Concert Dec. 3 Percussion Ensemble Holiday Concert Dec. 5 Jazz Ensemble Concert Dec. 10 Holiday Vespers Concert
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Left: Mary Stithem, senior vocal performance major, performs “Steal Me, Sweet Thief” from “The Old Maid and the Thief” by Giancarlo Menotti in representation of Washburn’s opera studio. Above: Illuminated by soft light, The Washburn Singers perform “Good Night, Dear Heart” by Dan Forrest in the round. The group is directed by Dr. Kevin Kellim, the choral ensembles director, who is also the director of the well known Topeka Singers.
The Great Topeka Duck Race makes a splash Steven Dennis Washburn Review Steven.Dennis@washburn.edu
The waters of Lake Shawnee were met with 10,000 rubber ducks, all bobbing their way toward the finish line Sept 16. The Great Duck Race is an annual event conducted by SERTOMA (Service To Mankind). The event is inspired by a similar function in Phoenix, Arizona to raise money for a variety of groups by allowing community members to adopt a rubber duck to participate in a race. Each duck sports a unique number that is used to identify the adopter in the event that the duck finishes first, with the possibility of winning a prize for any one that wants to take a quack at adopting a duck. “The first duck to cross the finish line wins the first prize, which this year is a $5000 diamond bracelet donated by Calhoun’s Jewels. We also have a chance for a million dollar prize, courtesy of Prairie Band Casino,” says Dan Hejtmanek of SERTOMA. “We have put this duck race on every year primarily to raise funds for Big
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QUACK: This cool customer greeted those who attended Shawnee Lake to watch The Great Topeka Duck Race. Thousands of smaller rubber ducks were placed in the lake to race.
Brothers Big Sisters, our primary beneficiary,” said Julie Hejtmanek of SERTOMA. “The rest of our proceeds go to providing hearing aides to those that can’t afford them. We have raised about $760,000 in
the last 21 years, all brought right back to the community.” Big Brothers Big Sisters has been a long time partner of this occasion. This year they set up a station by the lake in the hopes of
finding volunteers. “With the money donated today, we can support matches,” said Elizabeth Sigualdson of Big Brothers Big Sisters. “We take a volunteer, anyone over 18, and match them up with a
‘Little’ in need of a mentor in their life.” In addition to providing the means to bring good role models to those in need, as well as funds for organizations such as the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in Topeka, The Great Topeka Duck Race brings an event that fits the bill for families to enjoy. Those that attend the event were treated to live music provided by The Ric Barron Band, arts and crafts, opportunities to donate to good causes, and of course a mass of 10,000 rubber ducks floating along a race track placed on the lake, all with free admission. The only costs are for donations, merchandise and food. In short, there is no bill. The Great Topeka Duck Race is a charming event born of the desire to foster organizations that bring prosperity to the community and provide an event that people can flock to. Though it has taken flight for now, it will most assuredly migrate back next year.
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Farleys host discussion on psychology of hate Yash Chitrakar Washburn Review yash.chitrakar@washburn.edu
A group of 24 randomly selected Washburn students discussed the psychology of hate over dinner Aug. 13 at the Farley residence. Washburn University President Jerry Farley and Susan, his wife, invite students to disect a relevant topic in the media in round-table discussions every three to four weeks each semester. The recent prevalence of hate groups and the escalation of hate-fueled violence across the nation and world inspired the Photo by Yash Chitrakar night’s topic. Tearing down walls: Jericho Hockett of the psychology department gave the lecture on the psychology of hate. She The in-depth discussion has been with Washburn for four years. Her academic philosophy is that of empowerment. was mediated by Jericho Hockett, assistant psycholway,’” Hockett said. “What- towards groups they did not reflective question. ogy professor, and delved ever the task is, the child identify with and a sense of “If you witnessed an act into topics ranging from must do it in a certain way.” exclusivity and superiority of hatred being expressed, the source of hatred and She explained to the over those same groups how could you respond responses hate groups hope group how children have were key factors. to it in a manner aimed to illicit as well as ways we a tendency to adopt their Hockett said that another at decreasing its effects?” can decrease it. The group parents’ world views, such root of hatred is a sense of Hockett said. also explored how hate can as how they view different powerless and a general fear There was a consenmanifest within a person races, religions and soof losing control or stability. sus that hatred may be in the first place and how cio-economic backgrounds. This fear can lead to anger too strong an emotion to it can evolve into acts of A lack of empathy or and acts of hatred towards extinguish once and for all. violence. open-mindedness towards groups we do not fully Instead, students suggested According to Hockett, social issues was cited as a understand and feel threat- exerting control of oneself one of the roots of such common root for hatred. ened by. and choosing not to act hatred may be authoritarian Hockett asked the group After having discussed upon hate or let it control parenting styles. what they thought caused where hatred comes from us. “Authoritarian parenting hatred to grow within and the many forms it can Hockett agreed with the is a parenting style I think a person. The students take, Hockett followed up students’ approach to the of as ‘my way or the highanswered that ignorance by asking the students a issue.
“Cognitive dissonance, the mismatch of attitude and action, can do that,” Hockett said. “If you’re going say ‘I’m not going to express the hatred even though I feel it,’ you’re going to be motivated to bring the attitude and the action together. So hatred may decrease that way little by little.” Educating children at a young age about healthy ways to express fear and anger was another popular answer. The group also agreed that parents and teachers had a responsibility to set the example. Hockett gave a final insight to conclude the night’s discussion. “It’s complicated,” she said. “In my class, when we talk about the psychology of responding to prejudice, discrimination and violence, students ask me what the best way is. The answer is, ‘I don’t know.’ There is no one best way. There are a multitude of ways, and if we could engage in more than one way, it would be effective.”
‘Sonic Mania’ revives classic Sega flagship
Nick Feuerborn Washburn Review nick.feuerborn@washburn.edu
The video game series “Sonic the Hedgehog” has had trouble finding itself ever since it made the jump to 3D back in 1998 with “Sonic Adventures.” Fans of the classic 2D Sonic games have been trying to keep the tradition alive with fan games and modding the original games. Sega decided to listen to its fanbase this year and bring “Sonic” back into the 2D realm. “Sonic Mania,” Sega’s new game created by those who grew up playing the original games in the franchise, lives up to the legacy. “Sonic Mania” has been highly anticipated since the
day it was announced and it has been met with high praise across the board. It brought back the original pixelated style in a flashy, more beautiful manner. With the extremely detailed art and incredible animation, you can’t help but feel bad you aren’t able to admire all of it with how quickly you race through each level. The game features twelve zones and and one additional hidden zone. Each zone features two acts, each act ending in a boss fight. Each act also has their own gimmicks to mix up the gameplay and keep players on their toes. The first series of acts are weak in terms of level design, but the second act of the second zone was where the game dramatically
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increased in overall quality. The bosses at the end of each act were hit or miss, though. While most were exciting to face off against and genuinely challenging, a handful made for tedious gameplay and were poorly designed. The gameplay as a whole was extremely satisfying. Sonic’s movements are quick and responsive to the player’s controls, as well as those of Tails and Knuckles, both of whom feature their own abilities and gameplay styles. The inclusion of such different playable characters allowed for various possible paths the player could take in each zone, making “Sonic Mania” highly replayable. “Sonic Mania” is an incredible revival of a classic franchise and it’s available for only $20. This would be
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Iconic: Sonic’s design has been recognizable since his first game in 1991. During production, Sonic’s initial name was Mr. Needledmouse.
a great choice for general gamers and fans of classic platformers alike.
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Volleyball impresses at Arkansas Tech Invitational Trevor Beuman
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After coming out of the Missouri S&T Invitational with only one loss and three wins, the Ichabods repeated similar results in Russellville, Arkansas. With four games under their belts in the Natural State, the Ichabods came out with only one loss and four wins as well. “I am trying to be patient, we are starting four freshman, five are playing right now, we have a myriad of injuries and just trying to play through them,” said head coach Chris Herron. The Ichabods four game road trip in Russellville included games against Christian Brothers University, Harding University, Ouachita Baptist University, and the University of Alabama at Huntsville. Washburn split the first two matches, then won the last two with results of 3-1, 2-3, 3-0, and 3-0, respectively. “Our freshman are learning every single day and they will continue to get better as time goes on and we are just excited about our progress,” Herron said. With a loss against Harding University in Arkansas the Chris Herron expressed his feelings about the loss to the Bison. “Harding is a good team,
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Shayla Conner recent Hy-Vee athlete of the week strategizes with Coach Herron. Conner is out with an injury for three more weeks but continues to support her team.
but they’re not a great team, you know they had their shortcomings but they are older and they are more experienced,” Herron said, “In game five they just did not make the mistakes that we did.” Even with the loss in Arkansas, Coach Herron is looking to improve his team at every angle. “We expect to get better, every single day and every single practice, it is kind of
a cliché answer, but it is the truth,” Herron said. Speaking of progress, the volleyball team landed two players on the last two HyVee student athlete of the week selections with Shayla Conner and Allison Sadler, who set themselves on the board with impressive performances. “Being the student athlete of the week makes me want to work really hard in the gym and set an example
for my teammates,” Conner said. Sadler also shared her thoughts on being selected as a Hy-Vee student athlete of the week. “I was kind of nervous for where my standing was on the team and so when I heard I got selected it makes me feel really good about myself,” Sadler said. “Right now I just look to improve and progress.” Up next for Washburn
Volleyball is a conference matchup against the University of Nebraska at Kearney Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. The Ichabods look to excel in conference play and embark on similar results that they had last season where they finished with a 18-2 conference record and an impressive 28-6 overall record from 2016.
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Has the start of your team’s season met your expectations?
Ally Burr women’s tennis
“We are developing really well as a team and our chemistry is getting a lot better as we keep playing. We showed a lot of potential this last weekend against SVU and Northwest Missouri State. We started off strong out of the gates at the Wheat State Classic. We’re going to Texas this weekend and we’re hoping to do big things down there.”
Blake Hunter men’s tennis
“Our one loss is against Northwest Missouri State, who is the number one team in the nation. They’ve won three straight national titles. The outlook looks really great for the season. We spend quite a bit of time watching film, we’ll watch a lot of film on [the next team] to get ready.”
Jeremy Luck football
“We started off really strong, we were 2-0 at the beginning of the season. Kind of went a little down hill for the next two games, but overall I think Couch Davy has really picked up our season. We’re definitely starting a new brand of Washburn soccer. Came off a big win on Sunday and we just hope to keep that going.”
Kelly Schunk women’s soccer
“It’s been going really well. We got a new coach this season and it’s been really awesome to see how we’ve been able to work with our new coach and really do well so far. I think this season is going to be a really good one. So far out of all the games we’ve had we’ve been able to score in every single game.”
Paige Swanson women’s soccer
“We’re going through a few growing pains as a team, but we’re making baby steps towards our ultimate goal which is in the spring to win the conference championship and make us national.”
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Football scores 26 in second half to beat Lindenwood Trevor Beurman
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After a heartbreaking loss at Yager Stadium against the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats Sept. 7, the Ichabods rose once again to the win column in St. Charles, Missouri. After falling behind by 16 points without putting a score on the board, Washburn trounced the Lindenwood Lions for a 26-16 come from behind win to put their record at 2-1 on the season and 2-1 in conference, giving the Ichabods a sixth place spot in MIAA standings. “Our offense and defense did not really play well in the first half, we gave them too many first downs and did not help ourselves on third down conversions,” head coach Craig Schurig said. Washburn struggled to score the entire first half accumulating only 63 yards of offense, while Lindenwood came out strong with a 13 point first half along with blanking the Ichabods on the scoreboard. With 3,176 in attendance, the Ichabods spoiled what looked like an easy home win for the Lions at Hunter Stadium. The Lions, who are now eighth in conference standings, drop to 1-2 on the season and 1-2 in conference after a loss to Washburn. Some of the notable highlights from the game included major rushing yardage from Ichabod quarterback Blake Peterson who rushed 12 times for 73 yards. “In the second half we got it going on offense,” said Blake Peterson, quarterback. “A big part of my game is my ability to run so it was fun to get out there and play a full game.” He was not alone, however, as running back Mickeel Stewart logged an impressive 11 carries for 83 yards, plus two touchdowns, racking up an outstanding average of 7.5
Washburn XC The Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams prepare for a battle Sept. 30 at the Rim Rock Classic in Lawrence, Kansas. Washburn will square off against prominent Division I teams, one of them being the Kansas Jayhawks. You can catch the meet at Rim Rock Farm at 9:00 a.m.
Washburn Tennis Men’s and Women’s Tennis prepare to take a long road trip to Wichita Falls, Texas for the MSU Fall Invitational. The Ichabods have had a great start to their tournament season with outstanding finishes at the Wheatstate Fall Classic and the Bearcat Invitational.
Washburn Golf Men’s Golf started off their season Sept. 11 in the Central Missouri Invitational and took to the tee box Sept. 18 for their second match of the season. Washburn ended with a fourth place finish and 33 strokes over par. Photo Courtesy of Gene Cassell, Washburn Sports Information
Sophomore quarterback Blake Peterson rolls out looking for a receiver in Washburn’s 26-16 win over Lindenwood Saturday night in St. Charles, Missouri.
yards per carry. “We needed it,” said Mickeel Stewart, running back. “We came out in a stalemate in the first half and our offense had to rally at some point.” With the win on Saturday, the Ichabods have bounced back from their Week 2 loss against defending national champions Northwest Missouri State. One underlying problem Washburn football appears to have is a slow start out the gates to begin their last two games. Not only did they not score as well during their tight contest with the Bearcats the entire first half, but the final score remained a low scoring affair for both sides. “It’s hard to put a finger on, but you know offense is all about execution,” Schurig said, “We have had a lot of penalties or mental errors, so we have kind of been self inflicted with our struggles.” While the defense has held its ground, especially during week 2, the Ichabods must
get their offense fired up for the start of the game to install security and stability in their matchups, more importantly, during the second half. “As an offense we have had a couple slow starts so we just need to pick it up and go,” Stewart said. With two quarterbacks at the helm for the Ichabods, the drive and motivation must be passed on between possessions from Peterson and Logan Twehous. Craig Schurig does note one outlying characteristic of his players. “Our kids do not panic,” Schruig said. Up next for the Ichabods is a matchup at home at Yager Stadium against University of Nebraska at Kearney for Washburn’s annual Family Day. The Ichabods are looking to improve their record to 3-1, break the top 25 in Division II standings, as well as reach the top of MIAA rankings. The Family Day game will be at 1 p.m Sept. 23.
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Washburn Soccer Women’s Soccer (3-2-1) started off well for their first season under new head coach Davy Phillips. The Ichabods have dropped games to Newman University and Emporia State University as well as picking up a signature win against University of Nebraska at Kearney. Washburn prepares to start with another win against Fort Hays State University Sept. 22.
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Mackenzie Heiman tries to maneuver around the Nebraska Kearney defense.
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Erasmo Nunez and Sarah Arriaga at Children’s Mercy park for the Sporting KC game with CAB this past Saturday.
ed women and people of color into its student body since it opened in 1865. It made course curriculum the same for both men and women five years later. I’m Katie Wade, WSGA’s PR and Marketing Director, and I want to take a sec to talk about community. We pride ourselves on the community we’ve built at Washburn. As we should. Community is essential to our school’s core values and it drives our accomplishments. Washburn has a history of standing up for justice as a community and that places us in a unique position today. Washburn has accept
In 1903 the college took a stand against segregation and refused to play a football game without team member Walter Caldwell. Even the Review printed, “…he is a star and they know it, but what is more important than that he is a man and we know it.” We tout these moments in pride so we can revel in how progressive we are. But I’m pleading with the Washburn community to not let the progress end there. The reality is that oppression still happens – and
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Delta Gammas and friends pose for a photo outside of Children’s Mercy Park at the Sporting KC game.
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Leah Coons, Ale Andrade and Anneleise McEvoy throw what they know at the Sporting KC game with CAB this past Saturday.
it happens on our campus. I want to see a Washburn that continues to stand up for its students when there is injustice. As Ichabods, that’s our mission. It’s our history. Own it. Be it.
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