Washburn University www.washburnreview.com W ASHBURN REVIEW Volume 141, Issue 1 August 20, 2014 INSIDE: Arts and Entertainment Campus Life “Non Nobis Solum - not for ourselves alone.” This was the motto that rang repeatedly through White Concert Hall during Washburn University’s annual Convocation tradition. The formal kick-off to the 2014 - 2015 academic year, Convocation gave Washburn University president Jerry Farley a chance to directly address the newest class of Ichabod freshmen. “This is a time of renewal,” said Farley. “But it’s also going to be a time of great change. You’re going to be doing things very differently than you have in the past.” Farley’s statement served to remind the audience that they have entered a brave new world. A world defined by independence and self- reliance. “No one is going to tell you had better eat right, you’d better get dressed, you’d better get to bed. You have that responsibility,” said Farley. “And maybe you’ve already had that responsibility, but today and for the rest of your life, you have the awesome responsibility of taking care of yourself.” Throughout Farley’s 15 minute speech, he spoke of the importance of attributes like integrity and critical thinking, two cornerstones of a Washburn education. Family was another message Farley attempted to drive home with his speech. Not only the family that his audience had known and loved their entire lives, but their new family - their Ichabod family. Above all else, the purpose behind Farley’s speech was to remind students that college is a time for growth. Not only academic, but personal. “This is a time to mold, to shape, perhaps just reinforce, perhaps refine your beliefs; the essence of what you think about things,” said Farley. “Discover new things about yourself and find your life’s direction.” After Farley spoke, chairman and associate professor of biology John Mullican took the podium. Mullican’s speech covered his unorthodox path to his chosen profession. Starting as an architecture major before finally deciding on biology after six semesters, Mullican’s message was simple: “Find something you’re passionate about and give it all you’ve got.” Washburn Student Government Association president Cassandra White also addressed the crowd during the ceremony. White urged students to seize every opportunity possible while at Washburn. Convocation ended with the traditional procession of new students through the faculty tunnel, a walk that they will hopefully repeat upon graduation. In Memory A new journey begins... Ryan Ogle WASHBURN REVIEW Ryan Ogle, ryan.ogle@washburn. edu, is a senior mass media major Page 8-9: Washburn welcomes back its students. Page 3-4: Washburn mourns the loss of Coach Steve Anson and Librarian Cal Melick. Washburn University president Jerry Farley was among the crew of faculty and students who extended a welcoming hand to this semester’s crop of incoming freshmen. Farley also spoke to the new Ichabods during Washburn’s annual Convocation, which kicked off the Fall 2014 semester. Photo by Ryan Ogle “Learn for a lifetime,” urged WU president Jerry Farley while speaking during Convocation. Farley and other robed faculty members welcomed a new generation of Ichabods to Washburn and shared words of wisdom to carry them through their academic career. Photo by Adam Vlach Page 15: Adults enjoy evening events at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. Page 14: Ichabod discusses culture experience overseas during summer break. Sports Page 12: Senior quarterback Mitch Buhler discusses the upcoming football season.
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WASHBURN REVIEWVolume 141, Issue 1 August 20, 2014
INSIDE:
Arts and Entertainment
Campus Life
“Non Nobis Solum - not for ourselves alone.” This was the motto that rang repeatedly through White Concert Hall during Washburn University’s annual Convocation tradition.
The formal kick-off to the 2014 - 2015 academic year, Convocation gave Washburn University president Jerry Farley a chance to directly address the newest class of Ichabod freshmen.
“This is a time of renewal,” said Farley. “But it’s also going to be a time of great change. You’re going to be doing things very differently than you have in the past.”
Farley’s statement served to remind the audience that they have entered a brave new world. A world defined by independence and self-reliance.
“No one is going to tell you had better eat right, you’d better get dressed, you’d better get to bed. You have that responsibility,” said Farley. “And maybe you’ve already had that responsibility, but today and for the rest of your life, you
have the awesome responsibility of taking care of yourself.”
Throughout Farley’s 15 minute speech, he spoke of the importance of attributes like integrity and critical thinking, two cornerstones of a Washburn education.
Family was another message Farley attempted to drive home with his speech. Not only the family that his audience had known and loved their entire lives, but their new family - their Ichabod family.
Above all else, the purpose behind Farley’s speech was to remind students that college is a time for growth. Not only academic, but personal.
“This is a time to mold, to shape, perhaps just reinforce, perhaps refine your beliefs; the essence of what you think about things,” said Farley. “Discover new things about yourself and find your life’s direction.”
After Farley spoke, chairman and associate professor of biology John Mullican took the podium. Mullican’s speech covered his unorthodox path to his chosen profession. Starting as an architecture
major before finally deciding on biology after six semesters, Mullican’s message was simple: “Find something you’re passionate about and give it all you’ve got.”
Washburn Student Government Association president Cassandra White also addressed the crowd during the ceremony. White urged students to seize every opportunity
possible while at Washburn.Convocation ended with the
traditional procession of new students through the faculty tunnel, a walk that they will hopefully repeat upon graduation.
Page 3-4: Washburn mourns the loss of Coach Steve Anson and Librarian Cal Melick.
Washburn University president Jerry Farley was among the crew of faculty and students who extended a welcoming hand to this semester’s crop of incoming freshmen. Farley also spoke to the new Ichabods during Washburn’s annual Convocation, which kicked off the Fall 2014 semester.
Photo by Ryan Ogle
“Learn for a lifetime,” urged WU president Jerry Farley while speaking during Convocation. Farley and other robed faculty members welcomed a new generation of Ichabods to Washburn and shared words of wisdom to carry them through their academic career.
Photo by Adam Vlach
Page 15: Adults enjoy evening events at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center.
Page 14: Ichabod discusses culture experience overseas during summer break.
Sports
Page 12: Senior quarterback Mitch Buhler discusses the upcoming football season.
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August 811:11 --Information report, intrusion alarm, Garvey Fine Arts Center; report taken: unknown cause, alarm reset.August 1014:02--Information report, Delta Gamma Sorority; report taken; alarm confirmed accidental by cleaning staff, alarm reset.August 1210:29—Information report, check welfare, off campus; report taken; concern about
student welfare: student confirmed OK.August 1312:05—Information report, notice to leave, Living Learning Center; report taken: suspicious person identified, no association on campus.August 1414:20--Offense report, theft, Memorial Union; report taken; unknown individual took items from bookstore. Investigation continues.
August 1511:22--Offense report, criminal damage to property, Maintenance Facility; report taken, unknown suspects cut a hole in the fence. Investigation continues.August 1810:44--Information report, disturbance, Petro Allied Health Center; report taken, verbal dispute between staff members, supervisors involved in settling disagreement.
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MARCHING BLUES:Taking advantage of all available outdoor space near Garvey Fine Arts Building, band members gather in sections to prepare for upcoming performances. Band members returned to campus last week to begin learning routines for the upcoming football season.
The band kicked off Traditions Night and will play at many upcoming Washburn events.
Fans will be able to enjoy a performance at the first home football game, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 in Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl.
alendarWednesday, August 20
COld Walks and New Exhibition: Mulvane (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) All week
Spirit of the Walk Exhibition:Mulvane (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) All Week
C-TEL Webinar Wednesday Learner Centered Teaching: Where Do I Start?Cottonwood Room (12 p.m.)
Yoga on the Lawn:Memorial Union / Stauffer Commons (12:10 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.)
Thursday, August 21
Friday, August 22
Fast Forward - Networking Social:Moore Bowl (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
Christian Challenge:Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center (7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.)
Waiting for Godot:Andrew J. and Georgia Neese Gray Theatre (7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.) Through Sunday
Crane Observatory Open House:Stoffer Science Hall (9 p.m. to 10 p.m.) Through Friday
Saturday, August 23
Last day to change from audit to graded or A/Pass/Fail
Last day to enroll in courses without instructor’s permission
Washburn University Art Department Alumni Exhibition:Mulvane (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Opening Reception, Old Walks and New & Spirit of the Walk:Mulvane (5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
Old Walks and New Exhibition: Mulvane (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
Spirit of the Walk Exhibition:Mulvane (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
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Ryan OgleWASHBURN REVIEW
Following the news of actor/comedian Robin Williams’ suicide, the Internet became flooded with everything from endearing tributes to tasteless ‘trolling.’ While this has become the norm in a microblog-driven society where the death of a celebrity can often be a hotter topic than their lives, the incident also brought a large, dark cloud into the spotlight – depression.
According to a report by the World Health Organization published in 2012, depression is a global pandemic from which more than 350 million people suffer. While the degree may vary dependent on the individual, depression of any kind is not a problem to be taken lightly. While the disease knows no age or social status, it’s something that college students need to be especially aware of.
“It usually starts about three or four weeks into the semester, said Jaime Olsen, LCP of Washburn Counseling services. “Especially for the first year students, it might start as a little bit of homesickness, but can lead into depression.”
A Washburn alum who returned to campus to help students cope with the stress and rigors of college life, Olsen identifies some signals that might indicate a problem is developing.
“The first warning sign is if someone is acting differently,” said Olsen. “Exhibiting a change in behavior from what you’ve known in the past.”
Time, Olsen said, is the key in distinguishing the difference between behavioral changes brought on by depression versus having a typical case of the blues.
“People have the right to be sad, but if things are going beyond the two week mark, it goes from someone just being sad or a little depressed into clinical depression.”
While the causes of depression can be many, Olsen mentions one that she feels all students should be aware of – overuse of social
media. Recent findings indicate that spending too much time liking pictures and commenting on posts could do more harm than good.
“What we’ve learned about social media and depression is that a lot of times, people will be more depressed after being on Facebook than they were before they got on Facebook,” said Olsen. “I think it’s because we compare ourselves to other people, ‘Oh, they had a great vacation and I didn’t. Look at all of that fun stuff they did that I didn’t do.’ When you’re starting at your phone or computer screen, you’re detaching yourself from real interaction. People lose a lot of time on social media that they could spend connecting with other people.”
When severe depression goes unchecked for too long, suicide
can become a very real concern. Much more than just an empty cry for attention, Olsen says that any mention of suicide is something that requires immediate attention.
Thoughts or conversations about suicide typically fall under two categories.
“We have what we call passive suicide thoughts,” said Olsen. “People will say ‘I don’t want to wake up tomorrow’ or ‘I wish something would happen to me.”’It’s very significant when you hear people talk like that.”
The other, and most serious type of suicidal thoughts, active, is defined by a specific plan to take one’s own life.
“They’ll talk about taking a bunch of pills, or about driving their car off a bridge,” said Olsen. “Those are very urgent and we need to pay attention to them right away. If someone is talking about not having anymore hope or that they don’t see any reason to go on, those are signs that we need to get that person talking to a professional very quickly.”
To combat the effects of depression, Olsen urges people to
focus on six factors that contribute to emotional well being – sleep, diet, social interaction, social support, hobbies and sunlight. These are all part of the six dimensions of wellness.
“Make sure you’re consistently getting six to eight hours of sleep each night,” said Olsen. “And that you maintain a fairly well-balanced diet and are eating throughout the day.”
Getting at least 15 – 20 of sunlight per day is recommended, which can be tricky when a full class load, work and studying are factored into the equation. But it’s more important than most realized and often overlooked.
“Make sure you’re engaging with other people and not isolating yourself from everyone,” said Olsen of the social aspects of the
six dimensions. “Make sure you have healthy people in your life and things to do that you enjoy.”
Aside from these internal weapons in the fight against depression, seeking help from a professional is something nobody should hesitate to consider, regardless of how severe they think the problem is. At Washburn, that help can be found at Counseling Services, which is located on the first floor of the Henderson Learning Resource Center.
“Lots of people think that you need to be really sick to come in and get counseling services,” said Olsen. “What I would really to get people to understand is that counseling services is here to make sure students stay well.
Even if you’re feeling like you’ve hit a bump in the road, go ahead and come in and talk to us. We’ll help you keep that at just a bump, instead of growing into something bigger.”
Additional resources are available at Student Health Services in Morgan Hall and at the Student Wellness and Rec Center, where one can go to join an exercise group, get nutritional advice or enjoy some healthy social interaction. All of these services are free of charge for currently enrolled students.
If you or someone you know is showing signs of depression, don’t hesitate to drop into Henderson 111 or call (785)670-3100 to make an appointment.
More information can be found at www.washburn.edu/currentstudents/services/counseling/
Washburn lost head baseball coach Steve Anson, Sunday, June 22 in a tree-trimming accident at his residence outside Topeka.
Anson was originally hired as an assistant basketball coach in 1979 by Washburn head basketball coach Bob Chipman, whom he knew from Kansas State University. He had previously spent a year coaching baseball at Wayne State University in Nebraska. In the spring of 1980, Anson became the new head baseball coach for Washburn.
Over the course of 35 years, Anson coached 1,645 games, throughout which he led the Ichabods to a multitude of successes, both on the individual and the team level. Under his coaching, three Bods received five different All-American awards, 18 of his players were named all-region players, 12 were named to the MIAA first team and two players went on to play in the Majors.
Anson’s overall record at Washburn was 844-798-3 or .520. In 2012 Anson led the Bods to a 27-24 season, one of Washburn’s most successful seasons in recent years which also included Anson’s 800th win. The Ichabods baseball team has eight 30-win seasons with Anson as head coach. Anson was also the most winningest coach in all of the MIAA.
Loren Ferré, Washburn athletic director, said Anson was very involved with his student athletes in trying to help them be successful not only in graduating but in their careers. Anson’s players did well in the classroom, including one player, Andy Petz, being named to the Capital One Academic All-America team in 2011 and another player, Pat Colley, having received second and third team honors in 2000 and 2001, respectively.
“He was always volunteering and he always wanted to do what was best for Washburn and obviously the baseball program,” said Ferré.
“But he was just a special person.”Joey Webb, former player of
Anson’s from 1995 to 1999 shared his thoughts on Anson.
“He would bend over backward for you and do anything,” said Webb. “I can’t remember how many summer jobs he got for me and a lot of the other players. If we needed work, he would do his best to find it for us through the people he knew around town. That’s the type of guy he was.”
Jerad Head, one of Anson’s two players to play in the MLB, said Anson was much more than just a coach.
“My first thoughts of Coach A are not just as a coach,” said Head. “He was one of a kind. One of the most genuine individuals I have ever met. He was about more than just baseball. He was a great man who had an impact in all of his players lives. It was truly a pleasure to have the opportunity to play for Coach A. Not only was he a great coach, he was even a better person.”
Anson’s passing has touched
not only the Washburn community but much of the collegiate sports community as well. Multiple sports organizations and colleges sent their regards to Washburn and Anson’s family. Newman Athletics and University of Nebraska at Kearney are among those who have offered their thoughts and prayers.
Ferré, who became Washburn’s athletic director in 1996, said he worked very closely with Anson.
“Steve was always positive and he always helped out, whether it was something within the athletic department or something with the university,” he said. “He was always volunteering and he always wanted to do what was best for Washburn and obviously the baseball program, but he was just a special person.”
Anson is survived by his wife, Dena, who is the university relations director at Washburn.
Washburn remembers Coach Steve AnsonRyan Ogle, Adam Vlach, Cindy Rose, Kara ProtasioWASHBURN REVIEW
Washburn’s Head Baseball Coach Steven Anson died in an accident at his residence Sunday, June 22. Anson was memorialized by fans and friends on Twitter with #Anson19.
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“Cal loved two things; the Washburn University library and riding his bicy-cle,” said Alan Bearman. “His love for the library came from his love for the students.” Cal Melick was known by many an Ichabod for his friendly and helpful demeanor.
Andrew Escandon shows off the bike he built by volunteering his time with the Topeka Community Cycle Project. The project is designed to help get Topekans up and running on two wheels.
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Have you ever been in a situation in which you were stuck in your dorm because you don’t have a car or you just wanted to get to class quickly without all the time it takes to walk there, but you’re a student, so extra cash is hard to come by?
If so, then you’re in luck, because the Topeka Community Cycle Project has the key to your newfound independence -- a free bicycle.
The project itself is a non-profit program that allows members of the community to gain skills in building, repairing, and earning free bicycles, but this isn’t their only function. They also advocate for cyclists’ rights such as more bike lanes needed in different areas of town in order to allow riders to have a safer commute, selling bike racks built by the local prison to local businesses around town at cost, and providing courses that are free for the community that include topics such as bike safety in different environments, tips for safe night time rides or proper safety equipment.
Washburn students can take advantage of this program just as easily as anyone else in Topeka
who is in need of transportation. It takes five volunteer hours to earn a bike, which will either be ready to ride out the door, or close to it, and volunteers can fix or replace parts on their bikes by contributing enough hours to earn different necessities. If your bike isn’t quite road-worthy yet there’s no need to worry, the project will help you get the parts necessary to fix it.
Katie Snider, a Washburn student who volunteers at the Cycle Project, adds, “You can learn a lot about bikes, how they work and how to fix them, just by being here, and I know that a lot of kids that don’t have cars at Washburn. It’s a great form of transportation without spending a lot of money because college kids, you know, don’t have a lot. ”
Not only are these ideals that can offer each student the ability to grow, but it also allows each student have the ability to gain independence while also knowing they have helped others to gain the same independence.
Rhonda and Paul, local residents of the area, have both benefited positively from the program and had advice for anyone who is interested. “I’ve only been here a few times but every time I’ve come in everyone is very helpful,” said
Rhonda. “You come in and if you have a bike you need to work on they have all the tools and all the parts you need for your bicycle.” lIf you would like to volunteer then you can attend any scheduled volunteer session, which are announced on their website, or call
(785) 380-9827.The Topeka Community Cycle
Project is located at 423 S Kansas Ave, The hours to volunteer are every Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. or Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. so be sure to plan accordingly.
If you would like to learn more
about the Topeka Community Cycle Project be sure to visit their website at www.cycleproject.org or add them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cycleproject.
Topeka Community Cycle Project aims to get ‘Bods rolling
On August 13, Washburn University lost one of its own when longtime librarian Cal Melick, 66, was killed while riding his bicycle outside of Lawrence.
Melick, an avid cyclist, was riding near Clinton Lake when a pick-up truck struck his bike while attempting to pass another vehicle.
A librarian at Washburn for over 30 years, Melick was a familiar and friendly face to staff and students who frequented the Mabee Library. He was considered by many to be a vital member of the Mabee staff.
“He’s probably the kindest, most wonderful librarian you’ll ever meet and a brilliant librarian,” said Alan Bearman, dean of university libraries at Washburn. One story I like to tell about Cal is, when I first became the dean of libraries, Cal walked into my office and said, ‘Being the dean of libraries is easy. You just have to remember one thing.’ He wagged his finger at me, smiled and said, ‘You gotta put the
students first.’” Melick lived by that motto and
was known by his colleagues as one of the most dedicated faculty members on campus. Bearman speaks to that dedication by recalling a time when a weekend snowstorm that saw the area blanketed in 10 inches of snow couldn’t even stop Melick from making the drive from his Lawrence home to make sure the library doors were open.
“I put my boots on and trudged over to make sure the library opened and Cal was already here,” said Bearman. “And he did this every time it snowed because he knew there was a student, even if it was just one, that would need to come into the library to study for an exam or write a paper. I said, ‘Cal, you live in Lawrence. I live across the street. What are you doing here?’ He said, ‘I was out running errands and thought I’d come by to make sure we opened.’ That was how dedicated he was.”
Washburn professor Patti Bender recalls Melick’s warmth and
compassion for his friends and co-workers.
“Cal Melick was one of my best friends at Washburn,” said Bender in an email to faculty.
“When I began my biography of Emilie Loring in the 1990s, Cal was relentless in helping me locate her first short stories. The search took years to complete and provided us many opportunities to chat in the library. We exchanged journal articles about calcium loss in cyclists and shared our favorite resources for genealogical research. His was one of the faces I looked for at General Faculty meetings--a quick wave, a smile.”
Intellectual and professional connections aside, Bender also remembers Melick as someone always willing to help a friend.
“After I had rotator cuff surgery in 2007, he picked me up every morning at my house in Lawrence, drove me to school in Topeka, then drove me home at the end of the day for eight weeks. I am thankful, and I am saddened. Cal was the
kind of person the world needs in abundance--an excellent and exacting scholar-librarian, a good and steady man, a kind soul.”
In tribute to her friend, Bender quotes from a letter Melick wrote to her when she retired in May.
In his letter Melick wrote, “Our academic research is a life-long challenge that goes on both before and after retirement.”
One final thought shared by Bearman summarizes just how important Melick was here at Washburn.
If you ever meet a person who could be considered irreplaceable, that person is Cal Melick.”
An announcement regarding Cal Melick’s memorial will be made soon.
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Driving up to the Living Learning Center can be an overwhelming experience for those who will call the building home for the next nine months.
An orchestrated swarm of students and faculty clad in “WUMovesYou” shirts can be seen helping newcomers move their belongings to their dorms. With their help, cars move swiftly around the circular drive, providing a steady flow of new students. The LLC lobby floods with incoming and outgoing students and parents, all working like clockwork.
College is the first time many are on their own and, for some, getting used to the change can take time. “I was actually asleep when we pulled up to the circle drive,” said Emily Smyth. I had just woken up to see the college in front of me.”
“I couldn’t be more grateful for the moving crew,” said Heather Moore. “Otherwise I would have been overwhelmed.”
Many students come to Washburn, not knowing any other students. Although the majority of students came from various areas of Kansas, only a handful knew other people, outside of their own families, currently going to Washburn. Thankfully, many freshmen are making good use of Welcome Week’s beginning activities.
There was a large turnout at the mixers Playfair and Rock the Rec.
The differences between home and independent living are
immediately noticed and first reactions are understandably mixed.
“[Looking] on the positive side, the bed in my room is actually comfier than the one I have at home,” said Danielle Locey.
Others, like Cameron Juhnke aren’t as thrilled about the some of the changes.
“The biggest thing is back home I can text my mom, ‘Hey, can you pick this up,’” said Juhnke. “But now I have to go drive and get it myself.”
However, Juhnke has already found ways to make the most of his first weekend away from home.
“Get out and do the activities,” said Juhnke. “I wasn’t planning on going to the comedy show, but my roommate said ‘Hey, let’s get a bunch of guys together for this.’ I had a great time and met people I wouldn’t know otherwise.”
While Welcome Week activities are always a good way to connect with your fellow students, a little free-spirited horseplay can also serve as an icebreaker.
“Get Nerf guns,” said Aubrey Keirns. “It’s a good way to get to know other people, and it’s really fun.”
Turning to an experienced source for advice on make the most of a new living situation, such as resident assistant Blaze Witten, is never a bad idea either.
“Don’t be afraid to ask questions,” said Witten. “Get involved.”
Next month, in the North Topeka Arts District, known to many as NOTO, there will be an event that even ten years ago would have been seen as more than odd in Topeka -- A community pride event.
As the city has learned to be more inclusive over the years there is much less static and much more excitement and celebration surrounding such an event in a city that most of the world only knows for it’s Wizard of Oz jokes and as home to the much more infamous Westboro Baptist Church.
Many Topeka community leaders have made plans to attend the Topeka Pride Street Fair. Additionally, two city council members will speak to attendees about equality and bringing Topeka away from policies of discrimination and non-inclusion against many people who are taxpayers, homeowners, and generally normal Kansans that you meet in your everyday interactions.
Pride is important not because it seeks to elevate one status above another, but because it allows everyone to come to a common center, normalizing the culture when one position is clearly favored over another. In this case,
this event seeks to have pride in its community as well as allow its community to have pride over all its residents, no matter who they are and where they came from or what they believe. Even some churches in Kansas have began to show embracing acceptance, like the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Topeka, who are the top sponsors contributing to this event, as well as the Central Congregational Church of Topeka.
According to Stephanie Mott, former state chair of Equality Kansas and founder and director of the Kansas Statewide Transgender Education Project, as well as a current Washburn student, everyone can attend or even be a vendor -- if the Westboro Baptist Church decides they want to set up a stand, no one is going to stop them. This not only demonstrates this event’s tolerance level to members of the community that may stand entirely opposite of their views, but also shows what it really means to have pride in and want to celebrate your entire community.
This is a free, family friendly event as well, with plans to include bouncy houses, face painting,
balloon artists, sidewalk chalk, as well as street performances by local artists and the Topeka High Drum Line, drag performances as well as many more activities. After dark there will be an adults-only after party at Serendipity, 820 N Kansas Ave.
In the spirit of inclusion and equality of all types of people there will be a canned food drive. According to the Topeka Pride website, all donated food items will be delivered to local food pantries. There will also be a voting registration booth to allow people from all walks of life to participate in our community through voting.
“I would like [Washburn students] to know is that the city of Topeka is working toward becoming a more inclusive city,” said Mott. “We’re not there yet but we’ve made strides in the last couple of years.”
The Topeka Pride Street Fair is set for Saturday, September 6 from 3 - 8 p.m. To learn more about the event and how to become a sponsor or donor, visit www.topekapride.org.
Topeka to celebrate pride, equality with September street fair
Welcome to the LLC! New Ichabods got their first taste of dorm life this week.
‘Bods helping ‘Bods: Students and faculty members rallied together to help incoming freshmen move into their dorms.
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Tip: How to budget this semester and not blow all your money in one weekend.
So it’s that time of year again when we all have to get back into the swing of things! It’s easy to just want to have fun and go out all the time because most of us are still in that “summer” mode. If you’re anything like me you had a whole summer to-do list planned and before you knew it, summer just completely went over your head and you accomplished maybe one thing off your list.
One thing I think most of us struggle with is budgeting. It is a good tool to have and learn how to do early, for all you freshmen.
When we think about college most of us like to go out on the weekend. One thing I know I struggle with is planning what bill is due when and saving for that bill’s due date. I’ve learned that quickly paying everything last minute leaves you broke and living paycheck to paycheck. Surprisingly, there are ways to actually budget throughout the month so you are not hurting after bills are due.
The first step is to identify how you’re spending money now. By doing this it allows you to see exactly where your money is going, and will show you where it’s not going and probably should be going. You need to evaluate your current spending
and set goals that take into account your long-term financial objectives. Where do you need your money to go. It helps to set aside an “extra cash flow” amount so you know exactly how much you can spend per week on a surprise food outing with a friend or buying a little something to reward yourself. When you know how much extra you have you don’t have to fear that your credit card will be declined at the register. If you track your spending and make sure it stays within your set guidelines you’ll sleep much better at night.
With all these tips in mind, and actually doing them, you will have a less stressed semester. When you’re not worried about things, like money, you have more time to focus on what really matters like school, friends and actually having relaxation time. Budgeting will eliminate having to pick up extra shifts at work and will let you know exactly
how much money you can spend when going out on the weekends. Utilize your budgeting skills and any accounting friends you have. Have a great start of the semester and good luck with that budgeting. Don’t let your shopping blues get the best of you.
BOD ST What are you most looking forward to this semester?
By: Ryan Ogle
Advice for Students
“Meeting all the new people, sorority recruitment and just having a good year.”
“Hopefully finalizing my major, which is accounting; meeting the new freshman, my sister is a freshman this year; and seeing the football games.”
“I have really high standards, so I’m hoping to earn a 4.0. Since this is my last year, I’d like to get involved with some of the student activities while I’m still here.”
“I’m playing golf for the WU this year, so I’m really looking forward to getting out there, meeting the team and competing. I didn’t play my fresh-man year, but I trans-ferred over so I could compete this year.”
again it is time for another year to start. For all you fresh faces, welcome to Washburn. If you haven’t realized it already this is an amazing campus with so many wonderful activities to be involved in. There is hardly ever a dull moment on our Washburn campus, and if you think there is you are probably on the wrong side of campus.
That being said, there is no reason to have a dull moment here at Washburn. So why not get involved or get out of your comfort zone? There are so many organizations and services on campus that can connect you to where you feel like you belong. If I had never joined Student Media I would definitely still be that quiet and shy person who never did anything I wasn’t comfortable with. Joining Student Media has taught me that it’s OK to get out there on campus and support Washburn. After all, we all chose to come here for one reason or another. Why not make the most of it?
From Student Media, our members have branched out to organizations such as Greek Life, language clubs, Bonner Leadership, honor societies and Art Club. Getting involved helps you meet so many amazing people at Washburn, which has will open up so many opportunities and create memories that you won’t have without actually being a part of Washburn. This is a campus of opportunities and experience so take advantage of it.
Part of Student Media’s job is to help promote Washburn and let everyone know what is going on and off of campus. If there is anything you would like to hear or learn about let us know and we will do our best to cover it.
This is a student organization and we are all about our Bods. We want to know all the interesting, different, silly and amazing things that are happening on this campus. Whether it be something your organization is doing, has done, or you just want to commend someone for doing something out of the ordinary that is what we are here for.
We are here to inform everyone where the golden spots of campus are. If you are having a dull moment kind of day then read the Review or check out our website. With a campus like Washburn there is no need to have a boring on-campus kind of day. Use your resources and get involved. It makes it so much easier to be connected with your campus.
Student Media is a great gateway to what is happening not only on campus but around the Topeka community as well. If you have an interesting story you want to share stop in the lower level of the union and let us know. Or pick up a copy of the Review every Wednesday to read about what is happening around you. College is a great opportunity. Don’t watch it pass you by. Get involved and get connected.
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photo by Kevin Lewis
photo by Abby Stuartphoto by Ivan Moya
photo by Kevin Lewis
photo by Abby Stuartphoto by Ivan Moya
School Pride: The Marching Blues lead the Washburn campus in the fight song at Traditions night on Aug. 19. Traditions night is the opening ceremony to introduce sports teams, teach cheers to incoming freshman and new students and for all in attendance to show their Washburn pride by singing the fight song and the Washburn alma mater.
Welcome Week: On Aug. 14, the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) opened its doors for students to explore what is available for them at the annual Rock the Rec. Activities include rock climbing, volleyball, basketball, and Zumba. (left) Students wait in line for their shot in a game of Knock Out. (right) The cheerleaders bring in flags to lead a chant during Traditions night.
Welcome Week at Washburn
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photo by Ivan Moya
photo by Kevin Lewis
photo by Ivan Moya
photo by Kevin Lewis
photo by Ryan Ogle
photo by Ivan Moya
photo by Ivan Moya
photo by Ivan Moya
photo by Ivan Moya
Washburn Ichabod: The Ichabod makes appearances at all school events, full of school spirit. (above) He was last seen at Convocation.
Rock Climbing: The SRWC features a rock climbing wall, which is available for student use at all times. It is widely promoted at Rock the Rec during Welcome Week.
Scorch on the Porch: Memorial Union occasionally hosts picnics for students called Scorch on the Porch. Although this event is not free, it does include special treats like ice cream and live music.
Active Campus: Rock the Rec gives students a chance to explore activities offered through the SRWC. (above right) Students participate in a Zumba crash course. Zumba is offered regularly as a class through the SRWC.
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Chris Herron has coached the Lady Blues for 13 years,making NCAA tournament appearances in 11 of those.
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The Ichabod volleyball team is ready to begin the new season with the pride of carrying the rank of being 10th in the nation over from last year. The Bods have been ranked by the American Volleyball Coaches Association for the 135th straight week when the association released the preseason poll. The Ichabods are ranked second in the MIAA. In addition to such an honorary degree, Washburn went 31-6 last season, which led the volleyball team to the NCAA Division II Tournament for the 10th straight year. The list of honors continued to bring joy to the community. The Ichabods will come together Sept. 5 to face the Southwestern Oklahoma Bulldogs in their first game of the season at the Midwestern State Classic in Wichita Falls, Texas. The team will, however, remain in Wichita Falls for another four games and keep on traveling to different cities in Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska and Kansas. This year, Washburn students
will have a great deal of opportunities to watch an outstanding performance by the Lady Blues in Lee Arena throughout the season. A detailed game schedule is posted at www.wusports.com.
Beyond the hard-working as well as talented group of athletes, such a success can be linked to a no less exceptional Chris Herron- the head coach that has led the Washburn volleyball team to five MIAA titles and 11 NCAA tournament appearances over the past 12 years of his 13 years at Washburn. Herron is now looking to continue the streak of victories and so are his athletes.
This year, the Ichabods have only one senior, Marissa Cox. Marissa plays as a rightside hitter and has earned an honor to be on the All-America team. Shw was selected by the American V o l l e y b a l l C o a c h e s Association and an honorable mention for
Daktronics All-America as a rightside hitter. In addition, Herron recently announced the returning Kansas City native Liz Powell, Wichita State freshman defensive specialist Alyssa Carney and
two transfers that are the former city and Centennial League MVPs, Erika Lane and the junior college All-American Mckenzie Hartzog.
Washburn is holding their breath in anticipation of a new season, hoping that the Women’s Volleyball team is going to further contribute to the university’s pride. The team is hoping for the support of students that has always been inspirational on their path of their success.
Ichabod volleyball ranked 10th in nation
Illustration by Chelsea Howe
Photo courtesy of wusports.com
Anzhelika TolstikhinaWASHBURN REVIEW
Anzhelika Tolstikhina, [email protected], is a sophomore nursing major.
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At 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, Washburn’s women’s soccer team met in the locker room of Petro to begin the preparation for the 12th season in the program’s history. Although the sun had not risen yet, all of the athletes, the assistants and head coach Tim Collins were ready to dive into the practice routine before the women kick off at scrimmage Aug. 26, and later, at the first game Sept. 5 against Minnesota State University.
Everyone passed the fitness test with no complications, proving the dedication and maturity all players maintained during a summer of conditioning on their own. The first day back at full practice was a welcome sight for the now stronger and confident squad looking forward to a bright season ahead of them.
The 2014 signing class has brought a talented group of 12 freshmen who will suit up for the Ichabods this fall, including Presley Wiggins, who has moved from San Diego to play for Washburn.
“Becoming a part of the Ichabod soccer team, I feel welcomed and confident that I will soon enough consider this team my family,” said Sara Taylor, a freshman fielder. “It is a good atmosphere to be in and I’m proud to be a part of it.”
Emma Stevens, a former Nebraska Cornhusker standout, joined as an assistant coach at the beginning of summer. Stevens once scored a goal across the field as a goalkeeper. She now primarily works with Ichabod goalkeepers.
Besides the arrival of such a number of new players, the team still maintains a core group of 14 returning players, including three seniors which are the goalkeeper Tori Fuglister, center defender Jenna Cunningham and midfielder Valerie Harms.
“We have a lot of really good players that are eager to get going and get the season started,” said Stevens.
“I really enjoy having Tim Collins as my coach because he will always push us if necessary, but he also knows each player on the individual level, gives us the time we need to grow as a player, and cares about each one of us,” said Sara Specht, a returning mid-fielder.
Collins was also willing to discuss his coaching strategies and objectives that have led him to
become such an esteemed leader.Collins believes that the key
to becoming a successful team lies in his high expectations of the team’s performance and one-on-one meetings, such as pulling players to the side and commending their hard work. Collins has even formed a friendly competition that is called “favorite player,” the essence of which is for every player to exert her best effort in order to be called Collins’ “favorite.”
“Short-term goals are helpful to reach long-term ones,” Collins said.
Last year, the Ichabods finished fourth place in conference play, making it to the semi-finals. This year, however, Collins has high expectations for his athletes to step up to a new level and accomplish even more than in the past. Collins believes in “5-goals strategy.” First, keeping up hard training. Second, making smart choices. Third, having academic success. Fourth, making good social media choices. Fifth, recover when necessary.
The Ichabods’ main strength is in their cohesion. Every one of them is eager to make sacrifices and endure the pain of hard work in order to win.
“It was really hard for me to work out every day over the summer because I would rather sleep,” said Cunningham. “But I also knew that if I put those hours in, the reward will be so much greater. You have to look at the big picture. We became a better team because each one of us has put in the hours of effort. I passed the fitness test because I trained. All players have the mentality that each individual is capable to be a leader as long as they work hard. Later, therefore, such leadership of each athlete is beneficial in terms of attacking, because no focus falls on a particular person.”
During the semester the schedule consists of three practices a week and a game every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, with Mondays off.
“We definitely have confidence in ourselves, which, I think, is a huge aspect of winning,” said Taylor.
All the strengths in combination with the support from Washburn students give a strong prediction that nothing will stop the Ichabods soccer squad on the way to winning.
“I love Washburn and I believe in the direction it’s going,” Collins
said. “I’ve been here for 12 years and I don’t want to go anywhere else. But we have to win!”
Anzhelika Tolstikhina, anzhel ika . to ls t [email protected], is a sophmore nursing major.
Photos by Anzhelika TolstikhinaWashburn Soccer: (Above) Coach Tim Collins and the women on the soccer team prepare for the season. The team began practicing for its season Aug. 11 and will play its first game Sept 5.
Cool Down: The team stretches after an intense practice.
Work ethic drives soccer teamAnzhelika Tolstikhina WASHBURN REVIEW
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Illustration by Chelsea Howe Goalkeeper: Senior Tori Fuglister is one of the three seniors who will lead the team.
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The 2013 Washburn foot-ball team went undefeated for its first eight games, outscoring its opponents 375-115. But the Ichabods faced defeat in their final three games, one of those losses being determined by a mere three points.
As the 2014 season quickly approaches, however, the 5th/6th ranked Ichabods are enjoying an almost en-tire returning offense led by senior quarterback Mitch Buhler.
In his nine starts in 2013, Buhler passed for 2,261 yards, averaging 251.1 yards per game, and 23 touchdowns. Buhler not-ed that Washburn’s spread offense played a role in his decision to come play for the Bods.
“I like [the offense] a lot,” Buhler said. “That was partly the reason I chose to come here. I just like it. I think it fits my skills.”
Buhler said some of the im-provements he has made personally since last season include footwork and run-ning the offense better, but he also mentioned that he has become a better vocal leader. Personal goals and records are not a main fo-cus, Buhler said. Getting wins in the most important thing.
Washburn football head coach Craig Schurig said,
as a team, continuity from last season is one of the largest beneficial factors for this year’s team.
“We got a lot of guys back, so it feels like on offense in particular we’re able to kind of get a lot in in a short amount of time,” Schurig said. “Defensively, it seems we have pretty good speed and quickness and we’re trying to use that to our ad-vantage.”
The Ichabods held a scrim-mage Aug. 16. Schurig saw both positives and nega-tives, which is typical.
“I thought defensively we played with a lot of speed, and particularly in the back seven,” Schurig said. “Of-fensively we didn’t execute real well, so that wasn’t a plus in the scrimmage. But overall with the camp I think our run game on offense has looked pretty good and our pass defense has looked better than it has in the past.”
Schurig said the running backs are players to keep an eye on. Senior Ver-shon Moore, junior Sean McPherson and junior Kameron Stewart were three names he gave for his top running backs. Moore is 1,036 yards shy of break-ing the all-time school re-cord for rushing yards.
“I feel like we could be a pretty strong run team,”
Schurig said. “We’ve always believed that if you can run the ball well, you have a chance to win.”
Washburn’s first game is at home Thursday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m.
Adam Vlach, [email protected], is a senior English and mass media major.
Thursday, Sept. 4 2014 vs. Lindenwood
6 p.m. @ Yager Stadium
Ichabods looking for strong run game in 2014 season
Motivation: Head coach Craig Schurig speaks to his team at a scrimmage in April. Another scrimmage was held last week-end.
photo by: Scott Stormann
photo by: Scott StormannStrength: The Ichabods plan to strongly utilize the run game in 2014. Coach Schurig named three running backs as the players to be watching this year.
New Heights: Washburn will play every team in the MIAA this year. The Ichabods will play Northwest Missouri State at Arrowhead Stadium later this season.
photo by: Scott Stormann
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washburnreview.org14 Arts And EntErtAinmEnt August 20, 2014
A number of students this summer found themselves in a unique situation. These students stepped onto a plane, took off and when they landed found themselves a world away from the one they just left.
One such journey was my own, on a trip to Sint Maarten in the Caribbean for a close family member’s wedding. Sint Maarten is a colonized island shared by the French and the Dutch. While it seemed to be fairly diverse, but it was easy to tell that being American carried no special significance anymore. Upon arriving, we were hustled through a
small kiosk simply labeled “Immigration” as Dutch citizens comfortably skirted by through a wide-open gate to our right.
Once through customs, we stepped outside and were greeted with a humid ocean spray and a heavy dose of culture shock. Dogs ran wild amongst the US-owned rental cars, dirt bikes recklessly popped wheelies on the narrow highways ahead. Toto whimpered at our heels, for we were definitely not in Kansas anymore.
Travelers find out very quickly that even the most basic of tasks can feel impossible to perform without knowledge of the host country’s language.
On the French side of the island, English was almost non-existent. Many of us drove around aimlessly until the few French speakers in the group spoke up and begin to grow comfortable speaking with the natives.
For those who don’t know the language, trying to say anything at all to
the locals can feel daunting, sometimes downright nerve-wracking. People wander along the marché until they see through the windows that the bakery they sought is actually called a “boulangerie”, and simply ordering sliced bread can feel a journey to a different planet. Being an outsider encourages a person to think, speak and even act in different ways so that they may begin living with the locals rather than just aside them. With new knowledge and experiences comes entirely different perspectives that follow a person long after they come
home. Finding your dreams
very well could be as easy as stepping off a plane and keeping an open mind; you might just find a place to call home. If not, then you still come back with new perspectives, experiences, possibly the beginnings of a new language and the realization that beyond the classroom some of us might be dreading lies a world rich with
diversity and adventures to be had. It’s ours for the taking, so whether it’s through Washburn or your own volition, tune in with your inner vagabond and go have yourself a transformational experience.
Connor EnglandWASHBURN REVIEW
Ichabod experiences different culture overseas
Recent years have seen an arts explosion in Topeka. Thanks to the growing popularity of First Friday art walks, the NOTO Arts District and annual arts fairs, artists of every imaginable medium have emerged from their home studios to share their work with the community. While many can be lumped into traditional categories – painters, sculptors, jewelers, etc., one local talent stands out among the rest. His medium – reclaimed scrap and animal bone.
A native of Charleston, SC, Ptr Sponseller has been in Topeka for nearly a decade, but it’s been in the last couple of years that he emerged as one of
the area’s most unique artists. “Using scrap and animal bones really speaks to me because it’s all forgotten materials,” said Sponseller. “I find things on my farm, friends’ land or I’ll talk to hunters into giving me bones instead of throwing them away in a field where they’ll decay and rot.”
While some might expect gallery owners and appreciators of fine art to balk at the notion of hanging a discarded cow skull intertwined with the rusted front-end of an old motorcycle, Sponseller’s fan base is growing steadily. Several of his pieces have been on display in J&J’s Gallery Bar and can currently be seen at Two Wolves Studio & Artist den as well as at the Johnson Country Resource Library.
Naturally, non-traditional art such as this comes from non-traditional inspiration.
“For me, it was the dark beauty of it,” said Sponseller. “What can I do that nobody else would do with something like this? Others might see it as scrap or a dog’s chew toy, but I see something more. I see it as something beautiful that I want in my house. But I’m also a dark, twisted dude.”
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Artist makes artwork with bonesRyan OgleWASHBURN REVIEW
Photo by Connor England
Photo by Connor England
Relaxing Breeze: Many students traveled overseas over the summer and experienced different cultures. One student visited Sint Maarten in the Caribbean for a family wedding. Traveling is one way to experience a WTE at Washburn.
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Casino Night brought out many students dressed to the nine’s or wearing their duds Aug. 16, in the Washburn Room held from 7-10 p.m. The casino was packed with students crowding around the Blackjack, Poker and Roulette tables and a long line was waiting to play Plinko. The event was free to all students and their guests, who were each given a complimentary cup with a playing chip worth $5,000 that could be cashed in for smaller denominations at the tables. Game dealers ranged from
faculty, to students and student organizations like Greek Life, and the Campus Activity Board.
Organized by Margeaux Seymour, a senior Psychology major with the Campus Activity Board, the night was a hit from the very beginning. “Several small prizes will be given out by local businesses,” said Seymour. “But we also have a Television, a Keurig, Beats headphones and a mini iPad to give away”
Some of the smaller prizes given away from local merchants included grocery gift bags with gift cards to Walmart, a laundry basket filled with goodies for doing laundry, a movie package
with a pizza gift card and popcorn and school supplies packages.
Freshmen dorm mates Tori Dubois, undecided major, Audrey Bolt, elementary education, and Emily Winterburg, music education, were snacking on the hors d’oeuvres.
“We hit the food, it was really good. We’re here to learn,” said Bolt. “So far it’s kind of intimidating.”
There was also a variety of food along with “Mocktail’s” for drinks, in place of such drinks as Tequila Sunrises
and Margarita’s. “I’m happy to be here. I have
an older sister and a cousin who are a senior and a junior,” said Winterburg. “I heard a lot of great things about Washburn from my family. Also Chris Kelts, the music orchestra director had a big influence on me.”
Michael Koon, a freshman computer science major waiting in the food line, says he came to Washburn because he heard they had a really great computer science program.
“[Casino Night] It’s pretty fun. I won some money over at the craps table and then lost some,” said Koon. “Then I won $3,000 back at the poker table. I’m just bouncing around to different games.”
The casino gaming tables were jam-packed with students playing and having fun. Prizes were given out during the evening. It was the biggest social event held yet to introduce students to Washburn.
Cindy RoseWASHBURN REVIEW
Bods gamble for Welcome Week to kick off fall
Gambling Away: Casino Night kicked off as part of Washburn’s Wel-come Week activities last Saturday night. Ichabods played at different tables for a chance to win prizes.
At 6 p.m. Aug. 8, men and women from ages 21 and up filed into the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center for the monthly event known as Science Night Live. The event was the third of its kind and like the previous two it focused on a specific scientific theme. The theme for the night was forensic science and had numerous activities and exhibits in addition to the normal attractions found at the Discovery Center.
A few events, including a demonstration of how blood types are determined, were planned and ran by the staff of the Discovery Center, but there were also events brought in by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Topeka sheriff’s department.
KBI showed off their method of analyzing tracks using a
mold, allowing patrons to mix the compound that is poured into the tracks left behind at a crime scene. They also had a demonstration of their tools used to identify tool marks left behind in breaking and entering cases. A microscope rigged up to a monitor also showed patrons how different guns leave different markings on the bullets they fire and the casings they expel.
The sheriff’s department, on the other hand, was mainly doing talks on different methods of investigations with a few demonstrations interspersed. For example, at one point an officer presented a demonstration on how fingerprints differ between each person. The sheriff’s department was quite the crowd-pleaser though, and had people around the presentation area throughout the event.
“The crime scene photos being shown by the sheriff’s
department were pretty cool, we were listening to that [presentation] and it was pretty interesting” said Corby Hoss, a 36-year-old dental assist who attended the event, who went on to explain that her second favorite of the attractions was “coming out and riding the tricycles.”
Those tricycles were an outdoor event that wasn’t linked to the theme that patrons could still participate in. Additionally, Table Talk Games was also at the event with board games and card games for patrons to play. A few of the games included Timeline, King of Tokyo, and Pandemic. Drinks of both an alcoholic and non-alcoholic nature were available for purchase and dinner was also purchasable at Vuelve a la Vida, a Caribbean & Mexican Food Truck that was on site.
Tickets were $12 at the door or ten dollars in advance, a price
that will also apply to the next event on September 12, when the theme will be The Science of Robotics.
Discovery Center hosts events for Topeka communityColton GoeffertWASHBURN REVIEW
Universal Teacher: Becky Mercader, an educator at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center gives a demonstration on the different blood types. The demonstration covered how the types differ, as well as how to recognize them under a microscope.
Photo by Colton Goeffert
Colton Goeffert, [email protected], is a junior associate of sciences major.
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The summer of blockbusters ended with an iconic reboot that has long been awaited. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle film introduced Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo and Donatello to a new generation of fans. With the last live action TMNT film being in 1993, Michael Bay revamped the new movie to fit the expectations of this new generation. To this extent the film fell prey to what can only be described as the Michael Bay effect. To audience members expecting an action-packed firework display, the movie does not disappoint.
Just like his Transformers franchise, Bay keeps the audience glued to the screen. TMNT mixes the exoticness of martial arts with the fantasy storyline of four super-powered masked reptilians and places them in one of the most populated cities in the world. The ninja turtles keep the enemies at bay (pun intended) unbeknownst to the human population of New York City and unsurprisingly
save the day. This is where the second part of the Michael Bay effect takes place. The film was almost great. Almost.
What the Transformers franchise and TMNT have in common is their willingness to sacrifice character and story development in exchange for immediate thrills generated from action sequences. Normally I would caution that the following paragraphs contain spoilers but the movie is predictable enough.
The story begins with Megan Fox portraying April O’Neil, an entry-level reporter and daughter of a dead scientist relevant to the story. Her investigative skills allow her to discover the Foot Clan, an underground crime organization led by the Shredder. Through her continued research she stumbles upon the ninja turtles as they save pedestrians in the subway station later on in the film. Her encounter with the turtles is not a coincidence however. The story does a short explanation of how the turtles became powerful and how April O’Neil saved them from her father’s laboratory at an early
age. The
turtles themselves changed to meet the needs of the current generation. Gone are the days of people outfitted into Styrofoam costumes. The new computer generated ninjas are ferocious and are detailed to the last scale on their skin. What they lack is not physical detail but rather an internal one.
While the movie has its funny moments here and there with Michelangelo he still lacks a personality. The only real dialogue of depth comes from the rivalry between Raphael
and Leonardo. Even then, it is difficult for the audience to care about the rivalry because the movie does not put the characters against one another. That leaves O’Neil as the sole character who has more than one dimension of emotion. It is no compliment to the film when I state that Megan Fox was one of the better actors
in the film.O’Neil relays her encounter
with the turtles to one of her father’s colleagues and shockingly to no one, he is a member of the Foot Clan and student of Splinter. The Foot Clan imprisons all of the mutants except Raphael and Master Splinter, the rat mentor to the turtles who only appears for five to 10 minutes in the film. The rest of the story is pretty straightforward. Raphael finds a way to free his brothers and it all culminates into a rooftop battle versus the Shredder with the turtles claiming victory.
For those seeking a fast paced adventure experience Bay has more than satisfied that desire. For those who are interested in the comic book story line and have fallen in love with the characters over the years the trailer is probably enough of an experience.
Ivan MoyaWASHBURN REVIEW
Ivan Moya, [email protected], is a senior mass media and political science major.
