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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
VOLUME 120, ISSUE 13
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Dance of the Whirling Dervishes
Campus Safety Walk raises student awareness CHANCE SWAIM
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Turkish dancing, art celebrated at religious festival
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[TOP] The Whirling Dervishes of RUMI perform a traditional religious dance. [LEFT] Aydin Çayir creates traditional Calligraphy at the Whirling Dervishes of RUMI performance Friday.
The Dialogue Institute of Kansas and the Turkish Student Group partnered to present a live performance of traditional Sufi and Turkish music and culture last friday evening at Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center. The event, Whirling Dervishes of RUMI, encompassed a celebration of existence and presented a dance about universal peace, love and acceptance. The dancers are believed to be mediators between the spiritual and physical world. Renowned scholar, Ori Soltes, from Georgetown University gave a presentation about Sufism, and artist Aydin Çayir gave a calligraphy demonstration. —Danielle Prewitt
Mixed reactions on Kansas College Republicans’ death penalty resolution ALEX PERRY
REPORTER
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As the presidential election cycle continues to highlight the differences between Republicans and Democrats, a student group in Kansas is attempting to create unity among the parties on one issue. As expected, however, not everybody thinks it is the right move. In August, the Kansas Federation of College Republicans, which represents the state’s major universities, came to a unanimous vote among its representatives to call for an end to the death penalty. While the Kansas Republican Party is officially neutral on the issue, support of the death penalty is traditionally seen as a conservative value. Dalton Glasscock, the student group’s chairman and a Wichita State student, sees the resolution as a natural extension of the party’s generally pro-life stance. “We’ve always been on the forefront of protecting bodies,” Glasscock said. In an August editorial in The Wichita Eagle, Glasscock wrote at length about the decision, saying the stance is more “consistently conservative” than before, a 2014 study suggests, 4.1 percent of death row inmates are actually innocent. “We simply cannot support a policy that would endanger even one innocent life,” Glasscock wrote.
As a member of the WSU chapter of College Republicans, Austin Gilpin is against the resolution. He said it only serves to alienate young Republicans who may passionately support the death penalty. “I think it creates an atmosphere of shutting up one side, especially when it is a really divisive issue,” Gilpin said. “It doesn’t really work to accomplish anything.” Paige Hungate, WSU College Republican Chair, however, said traditional conservative stances on certain issues such as the death penalty are eroding as younger Republicans gain more influence in the party. “I think it’s important that the College Republicans are taking a stand,” Hungate said. “We always say that we’re the grand old party for the new generation.” Hungate, a devout Catholic, also echoed Glasscock’s sentiments that supporting the death penalty is inconsistent with her personal beliefs. “In the Catholic faith, it says that the death penalty should not be used unless there is no other way of containing that person,” Hungate said. “I think that, in today’s society, we have so many different ways of containing individuals like that and we shouldn’t put that heavy burden on taxpayers.” Hungate worked as an intern for U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran in Washington D.C. in the spring. She said her experience there
influenced her decision to bridge the gap between Democrats and Republicans on this issue. “I think it’s problematic that you can sit there and count how many votes you’re going to get on a certain bill just based on party lines,” Hungate said. “The fact that we’re reaching across the aisle and we’re kind of meeting there, I think that’s important.” Paul Brink, WSU College Democrats president, agreed that unity between the parties is preferable to the gridlock that has become common in the nation’s capital. “Throughout history, the only way we get anything accomplished is when everyone can find some common ground and find things we agree on and work towards that,” Brink said. Brink also said the resolution could represent a shift among young Republicans, and to him that is a good thing. “I think reception among young people in general has been positive,” Brink said. “Most people don’t see it as true justice.” Gilpin, on the other hand, would like to see the issue discussed again among College Republicans. He said the vote occurred in the summer, and now that everyone is back in school and involved in the process, the conversation could be different. “I would like for them to reconsider it,” Gilpin said. “It is not near as decided as they would like to paint it.”
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DEATH PENALTY
FACTS
0 57 10 # of people executed since 1976
# of people executed before 1976
current population on death row
April 22, 1994 death penalty was re-enacted
Source: Death Penalty Information Center
Wichita State University Police Officer Chad Agnew wrote, “more emergency boxes” on his notepad during the Campus Safety Walk Thursday night after hearing complaints from students. “The most eye opening thing is the lack of emergency lights,” freshman Raven Hodges said. “During orientation — because I’m a freshman — they specifically stated that wherever you turn your eyes [on campus] the emergency lights should be there. I find that to be false.” Emergency boxes are stations scattered throughout campus with a blue light on top. If someone presses the red emergency button, the blue light flashes and university police immediately respond. About 50 students, administrators, community members and university police officers went on the walk together to identify dangerous areas on campus and brainstorm solutions in response to the recent number of crimes on campus. “It’s obvious we’ve got some work to do, but things like this really help,” University Police Chief Sara Morris said. “It helps us identify things that have become commonplace.” Students voiced concern for areas with insufficient lighting, bushes in need of trimming and the distance between emergency call boxes. The attendees split into two groups: one led by Agnew and Capt. Corey Herl, who covered the eastern part of the main campus. Officer Jeff Albert and Capt. Guy Schroeder walked the western half of the main campus with the second group. WSU’s main campus is near 21st and Hillside streets. University police officers took detailed notes about students’ concerns and Paul Lytle, building systems engineer for WSU Architectural & Engineering Service, followed the group to help answer questions about lighting. “For me this is really helpful, honestly,” freshman Akayla Portley-Steward said. “Now, at least I know the places to avoid until there is better lighting, and I do feel safer now that I know where some of the emergency lights are.” Morris said she thought the safety walk was a success. “I think it’s really interesting — some of the concepts students are coming up with and the problems they are identifying,” Morris said. “They are really getting their eyes opened to situational awareness, and that’s what it’s all about.” Part of creating situational awareness included Morris and Herl hiding in bushes and around corners. They usually remained invisible to students, even when they knew they were there. “Do you notice how you can hear me before you can see me?” Herl said, as he emerged from behind a bush. One of the keys to situational awareness is keeping your eyes and ears open, Herl said. He proved his point later in the evening when a jogger in a red shirt with headphones ran past the group. “Hey!” Herl shouted. “Red shirt!” The jogger didn’t slow down or change pace. “Can you imagine if you were in trouble, how bad you would feel if you were shouting for help and someone ran past you with headphones and couldn’t hear you,” Herl said. Students said they enjoyed the experience. “I feel this would be beneficial for other students to do,” Portley-Steward said. “Maybe doing a walk around campus to know what risks they do have if they’re not paying attention, or if they have their ear buds in.”
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Boys & Girls club partners with Wichita State TJ RIGG
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The Boys & Girls Club of South Central Kansas has partnered with Wichita State to help the community’s future Shockers. The club has three major goals, said Juston White, chief professional officer for Wichita’s Boys & Girls Club: • Motivate club members to graduate high school with a plan. • Become good citizens who give back to their communities. • Encourage students to lead a healthy lifestyle. Another goal is to teach students about post secondary education, which the partnership will assist with, White said. On Sept. 2, WSU’s Student Government Association passed a
resolution to create a partnership between the university and the club through an initiative called “Wichita State Inspire.” The initiative gives WSU students the chance to mentor children in the club and educate them about the university. “We want our kids to be more engaged with just the idea of post secondary education,” White said. “I want kids to understand that college is obtainable for them.” The club’s mission is to “enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens,” according to the club’s website. The club operates its activities daily from 2:30 to 6 p.m. An all-day program goes from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the summer.
“When school is out, we’re in,” White said. Student Body President Joseph Shepard said the initiative is another opportunity for WSU to participate in the community. He said the club serves Wichita City Council District One, located in northeast Wichita, which he said primarily consists of low-income residents. As a district resident, Shepard said he is able to see what those children want out of higher education. “They want to know what resources and tools are available to them, but often times, they don’t have an individual in front of their face giving them the information they needed in order to succeed and reach that higher education,” he said. “This
program is going to allow us to do that.” White said there are no specific plans yet as to what the initiative will require of the club and university, but club members will meet with SGA representatives in the near future to discuss partnership details. “What we’ve identified is that the student body wants to get more involved with the community,” White said. As a WSU alumnus who played basketball for the Shockers, he said he knows the resources the university has to offer. “They can see someone like themselves who are college students and ask them questions and just providing that positive influence,” White said. “I think that will be major for our kids.”
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CSB teams with Kansas Food Bank The WSU Community Service Board prepared 384 meals and 84 “hygiene packets” for children across the state of Kansas. September is Hunger Action month and bags of food are provided to children when subsidized school lunches are not available. This is the second of five events being held with the Kansas Food Bank and the WSU Community Service Board, an organization that completes various volunteer activities throughout the year. Hygiene packets are loaded with toilet paper, deodorant and paper towels and backpacks are donated to allow children to carry the supplies home for the weekends. —Danielle Prewitt
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Shockers finish 2-1 at Marquette Invitational MEGAN LOOPER
REPORTER
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Senior Paige Mason, center, celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam late in Sunday’s game against St. Gregory. The Shockers won 10-3 after 10 innings.
Softball wins first two fall games JESSICA GREEN
REPORTER
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The Wichita State University softball team won their first two fall games against St. Gregory on Sunday and WSU Alumnae on Saturday. Sunday’s game against St. Gregory proved to be an eventful one for the Shockers. With 10 runs scored on 20 hits and only two errors, there wasn’t an ounce of regret left on the field. “We had some great executing at the plate,” head coach Kristi Bredbenner said. “We had great at-bats and some hard hits.” Offensively, junior Katie Malone, a right-handed pitcher from Crete, Nebraska, stood out the most among the pitching staff. Through six innings, she pitched a no-hitter and said she’s excited about what’s to come for WSU. “I’m always a little nervous when I first get started,” she said. “I’ve done well my freshman and sophomore year, but I want to come out better this year.” With two games under her belt, she’s done just that, but she remains confident in not only her abilities, but the team’s abilities as
well. “I know that no matter what happens, the team has my back,” Malone said. Other than the pitching staff, WSU’s offense reigned supreme and senior Paige Mason proved it — with a grand slam late in Sunday’s matchup, she tallied up two homeruns and five RBIs with only three at-bats. “As a whole we did really well,” Mason said. “We have a strong offense and a really good defense with only two errors during the entire game. I’m confident in our defense and pitching staff.” Saturday’s game against the Alumnae was also eventful for the Shockers. Even though the Alumnae were able to score a couple of runs late in the game, the Shockers won 4-3. “The Alumnae game is always a fun time for our girls,” Bredbenner said. In the mean time, things are still up-in-the-air position wise for WSU, but Malone is excited about the rest of the season. “We really utilized some people [on Sunday],” she said. “[Sunday] was a good spark for our team.” The shockers will be back in action
Wichita State’s volleyball team travelled to Milwaukee this weekend and improved its season record to 9-5. The Shockers faced the Marquette Golden Eagles Friday night and triumphed after competing in a 5-set match. Senior Katie Reilly reached a career high of 20 kills with only one error and a .487 hitting percentage. The games’ scores went back-and-fourth every set, with each competitor beating the other by only a few points each. The biggest set score difference was only seven points in the third, and as few as two points in the final set to 15. WSU took the first, third, and last sets 25-21, 22-25, 25-18, 26-28, 15-13. Saturday brought a loss to the Shockers against IUPUI, 3 sets
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Junior Katie Malone throws out a pitch early in Sunday’s game against St. Gregory. Malone pitched a no-hitter through seven innings to help the Shockers win 10-3 after 10 innings.
at noon on Sept. 26 in C. Howard Wilkins Softball Complex against Creighton University.
to 1. Abbie Lehman led the Shockers with 16 kills, setter Emily Heibert had 44 assists while libero Dani Mostrom made 12 digs. The Jaguars came out on top the first set, were defeated by WSU in the second, and then ran with the final two, 25-21, 19-25, 25-22, 25-17. The Shockers faced Albany Saturday night and won the match three sets to one. Freshman Shimen Fayad tallied a career high of 13 kills and an additional 10 digs to lead the Shockers. Heibert scored a double-double, earning 49 assists and 14 digs. The Shockers won 25-18, 23-25, 25-17, and 25-12. Wichita State hosts its first Missouri Valley Conference match-ups of the season on Thursday and Friday at a home tournament against Indiana State and Illinois State. The games will be broadcast on ESPN3.
The Shockers Men’s Tennis team is off to a hot start, taking the doubles championship at the Midland Fall Invitational in Texas. At the end of a 3-day tournament, that Shockers have seen success in both singles and double competition. Miroslav Herzan and Haru Inoue were able to defeat New Mexico’s Hayden Sabatka and Bart Van Leijsen in the championship match, 6-3, to bring the doubles trophy back to Wichita and cap off a perfect 5-0 weekend for the duo. The win was the optimal capstone to a weekend that started off somewhat slow for the team – while all three doubles teams advanced to the quarterfinals, only one advanced in singles competition from Friday to Saturday – but
showed results brought in by some of the younger stars of the team. The Shockers struggled being the outsiders in tournament, competing with several players from colleges of the surrounding area, including those from the University of Texas, TCU, Texas Tech and Tulsa. Newcomer to the team, freshman Eddie Stoica, also saw success in Midland. After escaping the initial round of sixteen, Stoica advanced to compete in the semifinals before falling to Texas A&M’s James Martell in a short three sets. The Shockers will look to ride the wave of success created by some of the young up-andcomers on the team, while looking to improve before they suit up for the Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-American Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma starting October 3.
Women’s golf team to start Golfweek Conference Challenge today
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The Wichita State women’s golf team is on the road to Highlands Ranch, Colorado to participate in the Golfweek Conference Challenge, which starts this morning. For the next three days the lady Shockers will compete at Red Sky Ranch Golf Club, a par-72 course with 6,249 yards. Wichita State will team up against Arizona State, Boston College, Campbell, Denver, Florida International, Jacksonville, Lamar, Long Beach State, Memphis, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico Sate, Pepperdine, San Diego State, TCU, Toleda and Troy. Arizona State, Pepperdine and San Diego State were nationally ranked last year.
The Lady Shockers finished tied for sixth place in the Diane Thomason Invitational last week, their first tournament of the season. Head coach Tom McCurdy believes that the season will be uphill, citing the mentality of competing in a season opener as why the team did not finish higher. The Red Sky Ranch contains greens and fairways of serene, luscious and mountainous landscape. The weather is forecast to be in the upper 70s by midday with partly cloudy skies. Humidity is expected to be at 25 percent, considerably lower than golf conditions found in Kansas and in usual tournaments. This variable will allow for longer shots to be made by the women’s team. Updates on the tournament can be found at GoShockers.com
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Intramural golf tournament scores high with participants, results in low scores REECE BURNS
SPORTS EDITOR
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The campus recreation-hosted intramural-golf tournament was held at MacDonald Public Golf Course last Friday afternoon. For Maggie Koops and Carley Larson of team “What Wouldn’t Tiger Do,” Austin
Shelby and Jeff Sherman of team “Beta Theta Pi” and Tanner Hottinger and Cole Seltzer of team “Getting the Dub,” the round of golf ended with a victory in their respective categories. Out of the six teams present, “What Wouldn’t Tiger Do” took the championship in the women’s category while “Beta Theta
Pi” took the championship in the fraternity category and “Getting the Dub” took the championship in the men’s category. Sherman and Shelby were also awarded overall champions for the third year in a row. Tee off for the scramble-style tournament took place shortly before 2 p.m. and the first teams finished by 5:30 that evening. Last Friday’s weather was a cause for concern, though it did not infringe on the tournament. Competitors had their eyes on the doppler radar for incoming rain. Things stayed dry though players still had to cope with the cold front’s temperature drop and wind. “The wind picked up and it got chilly,” Koops said. “I thrive [playing] in the wind being from southwest Kansas, it’s all I know. I don’t think it was a huge factor other than we weren’t dressed for the cold front to come through.” Koops, a 14-year golf veteran, has participated in the annual intramural-golf tournament for the last three years. This is the first time the tournament has been held at MacDonald due to the closure of Wichita State’s Braeburn course. “It was fun, I enjoyed MacDonald,” Koops said. “It held different challenges than Braeburn – the green speeds were a bit inconsistent and I think my whole group struggled to read breaks.” Koops says she and Larson used each other’s shots in the scramble about fifty-fifty. They played their round alongside Sherman and Shelby, who, according to Koops, started intermittently rapping on the back nine. “I know my group had fun,” Koops said. “It wasn’t too serious of a round, the boys were very good and Carley played extraordinarily well. Scrambles are always interesting.” Photo by Reece Burns
(From left to right) Juniors Austin Shelby, Jeff Sherman, Maggie Koops and Carley Larson read the green at hole three and prepare for their next shots at MacDonald Public Golf Course last Friday. Shelby, Sherman, Koops and Larson won the annual intramural golf tournament in their respective team brackets.
Shockers take first in Nebraska cross country tournament EVAN PFLUGRADT REPORTER @evpflu
Freshman Rebekah Topham and sophomore Kyle Larkin finished at the top of the board for university athletes at the Woody Greno Invitational in Lincoln, Nebraska this weekend.
Topham has won two consecutive tournaments in her first two collegiate events, winning the J.K Gold Classic two weeks ago. Topham continues to show steady improvement, and head coach Kirk Hunter said he thinks she is on the right track. “Rebekah is realizing what she is
able to do,” Hunter said. Senior Kayla Deighan also finished inside the top ten in the university race when she took seventh with a time of 22:47:9. Larkin won the men’s individual race with a time of 25:29:9, and Freshman Reno Law placed 11th with a time of 25:52:6. The Woody
Greno Invitational was Law’s first 8-kilometer race. Nebraska won the men’s competition, and Creighton won the women’s competition. Wichita State did not send a full team — preparing their veteran runners for the upcoming races. The Shockers ran incomplete
rosters including six women and four men. While the Shockers plan to run a full squad for the upcoming races, the Woody Greno Invitational gave experience to the newcomers on the team. The Shockers will compete next in the Chile Pepper Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Oct. 3.
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