Fall 2013 Bod Magazine

Bod Magazine Washburn University

A Student Media Publication Where do WU belong?

Students seek campus jobs

Topeka Hotspots Fall Sports Schedules

Bod Life

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Where do WU belong?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Fall Sports Schedules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Contributors:

Editor: Fatima Oubaid Graphic Design: Linnzi Fusco Advertising: Mike Kerls, Stanley Travis Photography: Andrew Escandon, Linnzi Fusco, Mike Goehring, Abigail Mies Writers: Michelle Boltz, Michael Ford, Jennifer Lauber, Fatima Oubaid, Kara Protasio Faculty Adviser: Regina Cassell 3

By: Kara Protasio

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ne of the easiest ways to connect to campus and meet new people is to join an organization. Washburn offers more than 130 organizations, making it easy to find a good fit.

“Everybody should be involved in at least one student organization,” said Jessica Barraclough, director of Student Activities and Greek Life.

SAGL is the place where all organizations are registered.

SAGL is located in the lower level of Memorial Union. If students are lost in finding an organization to become a part of, SAGL will help them find one. Staff members can help you contact the organization and get you involved.

Or if students want to create their own student organization, SAGL can help students start a new organization.

The best place to start finding an organization to get involved with starts with a student’s major. A majority of organizations are department or professional, meaning they are created for specific majors.

These organizations help new students meet other students in their major, participate in activities related to their major and can help determine information about the chosen career path associated with the degree. Department or professional organizations also can help students academically, because students can learn about which classes to take and with which professors, form study groups and get help from other people in your program.

If new students haven’t declared

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photo by:Julian Mullican a major, there are still many organizations to choose from, such as greek, mutual interest, recreational clubs/sports, religious and student services. When looking for an organization to be involved with, students should choose something they are passionate about.

SAGL will host an Activities and Majors fair Aug. 28. A majority of the student organizations will be at this event to recruit and promote their organizations. The fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Washburn Room.

Students who are interested in meeting a lot of new people, look into going greek. The fraternities, have formal recruitment in the summer, and informally recruit all year long. The sororities will have formal recruitment Labor Day week and informal recruitment in the

photo by:Julian Mullican spring. Even if students don’t think greek is the organization for them, it provides a chance to meet a lot of people and there are still more than a hundred other organizations to chose from.

The key to starting college right is very simple. Get involved. It’s the fastest way to meet people and get connected to campus. Find the right organization and it will be easy to enjoy your college years.

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BOD “Getting involved and utilizing the resources. I can’t stress that enough.

Ask questions and go look for the next opportunity.”

“Taking advantage of all of the services, clubs and opportunities on campus. Also finding friends and new interests to keep my mind.”

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By: Bradley Parrales

Margeaux Seymour, senior, psychology

With the new school year right around the corner, we wanted new students to know:

“What has helped you be successful on Campus?”

Robert Kristopher, senior, French

“Greek life.”

Forrest Evans, sophomore, music education

Nick Morse, senior, premedicine

“Tutors, tutors, tutors.”

“Getting involved. “I like Greek Life holdingbearded ladies.” me to standards.”

Kevin Knak, junior, psychology, criminal justice

Pat Middendorf, sophomore, business

“Getting connected early in your college career is a key to being a successful college student.”

“Talking to people in class, connecting with people in class and meeting people.”

James Barraclough, career services

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“Definitely being a social person, smiling at people and not being afraid to branch out and try new things.”

Tyler Russell, senior, politcal science

The College of Arts and Sciences Where great futures start!

Art Biology Chemistry Communication Sociology and Anthropology Computer Information Sciences Political Science Geography Kinesiology Mass Media Theatere Master of Liberal Studies

Music English Modern Languages Mathematics and Statistics Philosophy and Religious Studies Physics and Astronomy Psychology Education History Bachelor of Integrated Studies

Welcome to Washburn University!

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Ichabod Shop helps support WU By: Fatima Oubaid

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he Ichabod Shop is one of many helpful resources on the Washburn campus. Not only is it a good place to purchase or rent textbooks, it also helps support the university because any revenue the Ichabod Shop makes goes back to the university.

“The revenue that we generate goes back to the students,” said Kay Farley, director of the Ichabod Shop. “It helps keep the Memorial Union open, heated, repaired and also goes toward some of the student events.”

When it comes to ordering school books students can sometimes be overwhelmed with prices. The Ichabod Shop offers students three ways to help them save on textbooks.

The first option is renting textbooks. Rental fees are much

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photo by: Linnzi Fusco lower than prices of new or used books. Students planning on going through this route have three rental programs to choose from. The next option is buying used books.

This option tends to be the Shop’s number one seller because the books are priced 25 percent less than new book prices. The third option is to pre-order books.

The Ichabod Shop staff will pull the books for students and give them the first chance at used books. Students can also choose either a five percent discount or free shipping.

“It’s always best if students come in early,” said Tonya

Gruberger, assistant director of the Ichabod Shop. “That way they get the best selection of used books and rentals that are available because once we run out of those all that is available is new books. So shopping for your books early is really the best plan students can have.”

The Ichabod Shop will be hosting a Sellback Aug. 1922 so students can sell their leftover books from previous semesters. Be sure to visit the Shop for all your WU merchandise and receive help with buying textbooks.

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By: Jennifer Lauber

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ost students working psychology major at Washburn. towards a college degree She works, attends classes and need extra income. Face participates in the community it, school grants, loans and even with less stress than the average money from parents often aren’t working student because she does enough to cover it all at the same all the expenses place. of a college McCourt who “I plan my schedule education. And has worked for around my school even if it did, over a year in schedule. It’s who doesn’t the Washburn understood that is a want a little Student Life priority.” extra for clothes, office, sought a night out on work on campus -Sharon McCourtthe town or that first because of Ostrowski study abroad the convenient trip offered next proximity to summer? her classes.

So what’s McCourt had a student to do? The obvious worked previously off-campus answer is work. But many students but finds working on-campus less cringe at this four-letter word. stressful and loaded with benefits They doubt they can successfully that extend beyond the monetary. earn a degree while working a “When you are a student worker job. The extra time and stress that or in the work study program, accompanies a job would surely everyone here puts students first,” impede on any chance of success, said McCourt. “They understand not to mention ruin a social life. if you have a big test or need to Work. It’s really not as bad as it’s study for a final.” reputation. In fact, working while in University offices understand the college may actually help students importance of attending class and get a job more quickly than just a studying so they are often flexible, degree alone. working to accommodate students’ Employers these days are schedules. looking for more than just a McCourt said it may not be degree. They are looking for true for every student worker, experience. but working on campus allows This frustrating dilemma extra study time for her. Campus leaves many students shaking employers often allow studying their heads, and ultimately either during slow times. quitting their job or quitting school.

“I plan my schedule around my Sharon McCourt-Ostrowski is school schedule,” said McCourt. one of those students who found “It’s understood that is a priority.” a solution. McCourt is a junior Student worker, part time and

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summer jobs on campus often lead to permanent positions; at the very least experience and references.

McCourt was recently offered a permanent position at Washburn, which will offer the additional benefit of tuition assistance, which can save a student thousands over time.

While working off campus, McCourt had little time for campus activities. Now that she works on campus, she is more involved.

“As a non-traditional student I’m not involved in sorority, fraternity kind of things,” said McCourt. “This opens up a whole other dimension for me, and also part of the community as a result.”

Benjamin Franklin once said that “it is the working man who is the happy man” so can one also say that ‘it is the working student who is the happy student?’

Perhaps with benefits such as flexibility, campus involvement, income and networking a student working on campus could happily answer ‘yes.’

Both student worker and permanent positions can be found by accessing the following link: logging into mywashburn and selecting the employees tab.

Additional questions about work study programs can be addressed in the student financial office, located in Morgan Hall Room 267.

For more information visit washburn.edu/services/career.

Students can also visit Career Services, Morgan Hall Room 123, for assistance with job searches on campus.

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• Want to improve your interview skills • Looking for a job or internship? or practice interviewing?

• Wonder what employers want you to • Not sure how to participate in events have before graduating? like career/job fairs, workshops, and • Need help with a résumé? job shadowing?

• Not sure what to major in?

WU Career Services Morgan Hall Room 123 Check us out online!

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Program teaches college success

By: Michelle Boltz

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U 101 is a required course that is part of the freshman First Year Experience program. The First Year Experience program is a retention program that helps transition students from high school to college, and helps make college life that much easier.

FYE picks up the slack for teaching high school seniors to get ready for college,” said Randi McAfee, a peer educator for FYE, and a junior criminal justice major. “None of the Kansas colleges have as much emphasis on FYE as Washburn does.”

Statistics show that 50 percent of incoming freshmen don’t graduate, and the FYE program hopes to change that trend.

FYE provides resources that are available when they are needed, helps new students feel excited about attending Washburn for their first year, and assists them in enrolling for their sophomore year.

Other things that FYE provides is to help students that don’t have a major find the best fit for them, how to use a planner for classes and important deadlines and various ways of taking notes for classes.

An FYE class varies in size from 25-50 students, and has one peer educator for every 25

students. The FYE staff also includes a lead faculty member, a librarian advisor, coordinator and currently has 20-30 peer educators. Peer educators are

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available for two hours a week to assist students and are flexible.

“I took the class during my first year at Washburn because at my New Student Orientation, my mom thought that really tall guy with the accent [Dr. Alan Bearman, Dean of Libraries] probably knew what he was talking about when he was selling the class,” said McAfee.

“Little did I know that I would get some of the best advice of my life in that class and meet so

many of my best friends that are still in my life over a year later. I love having the opportunity to give back to the program, and help the new students learn to love Washburn as much as I do.”

In order to become a peer educator, one would have to apply, and be at least a sophomore or a junior.

Seniors are generally working on their internships during that time in their college career.

Generally, peer educators are traditional students, but there are a few that are nontraditional as well.

A peer educator is a paid position, and have scholarships available. Besides having a GPA requirement, it is essential that peer educators are in classes with their students.

FYE classes are usually located in Henderson on the first floor. The FYE suite is located inside of Mabee Library. FYE is taken during the first year, usually in the fall and is three credit hours.

Confused about your major?

No problem...

By: Fatima Oubaid

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or those students who can’t decide on a major, or don’t know what they can do with their degree, there will be a new course called major and career exploration IS-120 that will be offered each spring semester as a two credit hour course.

Deciding on a major is often one of the most difficult decisions college students can face.

With so many programs and opportunities, it can sometimes be overwhelming trying to decide which one to study for the rest of a student’s college career.

This course is designed to help guide students through career and academic exploration processes, as well as planning, to provide the strategies and skills that are necessary for career-related decision making.

This course will help students by engaging them in a variety of selfdiscovery inventories, exploring personal interests, values and abilities.

Students can then use this information for reflection and assessments to help them decide which educational career path is right for them.

The class will also discuss and practice methods of researching career opportunities.

For more information contact Career Services at 670.1450 or visit the website www.washburn.edu/ services/career. Students can also like their Facebook page facebook. com/WUCareerServices.

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Insure your rental experience By: Michelle Boltz

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oving into a new apartment or dormitory can become a great experience, whether you live by yourself or with roommates. Before moving into your new home, here are some helpful tips that could help make your experience easier: When moving in, make sure the boxes that are unpacked are broken down and put in a recycling bin to prevent break-ins. Familiarize yourself with your neighbors and around the neighborhood. Be courteous to those around you by keeping your place clean and adhering by the rules on the lease, like keeping the volume of your television or stereo down after 10 p.m. on weekdays.

Although it isn’t always required, getting renter’s insurance is a good investment to make in order to help protect your personal property. More than likely, your landlord’s insurance doesn’t protect your personal items such as laptops, televisions or your vehicle.

If your items were stolen or destroyed, having renter’s insurance would help with the cost of replacing your items.

Before making any decisions about buying renter’s insurance, take a personal inventory of all of your items, whether you consider them to be valuable or not. Then do additional research to see which insurance agency makes the best fit to suit your needs.

Renter’s insurance is more affordable than you think. In many cases, for about $100 a year, you can protect your furniture, clothes and other personal belongings (excluding pets) in your apartment from loss by fire, explosion, smoke, theft or other covered losses. Items in a rented garage or storage shed are also insured as personal property, which includes golf clubs, bicycles and sports equipment.

In addition, your renter’s policy includes coverage for the following: Tenant’s improvements you make to your property,

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such as installing a ceiling fan or new carpet.

Property loss assessment charges made against you by a corporation or association of property owners.

Forgery and counterfeiting up to $1,000 for losses from the forgery or counterfeiting of any check or negotiable instrument or acceptance in good faith of counterfeit paper currency.

Additional living expenses for a period up to 12 months if the rented home where you reside cannot be lived in because of a covered loss, such as a fire.

There is also additional coverage that can be purchased to meet your specific needs: Contents of Freezer or Refrigerator - If the damage or spoilage is caused by a power outage or mechanical breakdown of the refrigeration system.

Water Backup of Sewers and Drains Coverage for household personal property up to your policy limit if the damage is caused by water backup of sewers or drains.

Earthquake - Coverage for damage to personal property caused by an earthquake.

Identity Theft and Valuable Services - This coverage protects you from loss due to the unlawful use of your identification and certain reasonable expenses that result.

For more information about renter’s insurance, visit Farm Bureau Insurance on their website at www.fbfs.com.

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Topeka Hotspots Topeka Public Library

Topeka offers several fun locations where students can go for recreation or to kick back and relax with friends after a long day of classes. Here are some of the places that they can go that many of Washburn students enjoy and visit year-round.

Gage Park The Topeka & Shawnee Public Library at 10th & Washburn not only features books, but also the Millennium Cafe, study rooms & the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery.

Shunga Trail Above: Located between 6th & 10th streets, Gage Park features 160 acres that include Topeka Zoo, Hills Bark Park, Reinisch Rose Garden & Doran Rock Garden.

Right: Shunga Trail stretches from 27th & Fairlawn to 10th & SE Golden. Along the trail is Rip-On Skate Park & Heartland BMX Track.

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NOTO Arts District

Just over the North Kansas Avenue Bridge is the North Topeka Arts District, also known as NOTO. Join the community for monthly first Fridays at the art galleries, restaurants & shops along with the Great Overland Station.

Shawnee Lake

Shawnee Lake offers several facilities that include sand volleyball courts, campground, golf course, shelter houses, a swimming beach with water slide & so much more.

photos by: Linnzi Fusco, Mike Goehring and Ryan Ogle

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Campus Hotspots Mulvane Art Museum

Washburn University is a beautiful campus, and students have plenty of place to explore and spend their college years.

Each building has its hangouts for students seeking a break from classes, but there are a few hotspots the Student Media staff thinks all students will want to check out.

Carole Chapel The Mulvane Art Museum is the perfect place to steal away for the afternoon. It’s diverse permanent collection and rotating exhibits bring in both students and community art enthusiasts.

Mabee Library

Above: Students seeking a quiet reflection spot might duck into the Carole Chapel, which is open for students daily.

Right: Students can study in the library until 2 a.m. and they can even grab snacks and coffee is at the Study Grounds coffee shop.

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Crane Observatory

On a clear night, students can experience a Warner & Swasey refracting telescope, built in the late 1800s. Look for the open house schedules.

Leland Harvey Garden

Located just south of the gate of Moore Bowl and north of the Art Building, this spot includes a bridge and small koi pond for students and visitors to enjoy.

photos by: Linnzi Fusco, Andrew Escandon and Fatima Oubaid

Save the Date!

Saturday October 21 through 26 get ready for

Washburn Homecoming

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Plenty of good burgers in Topeka By: Michael Ford

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reshman year of college is a time marked by changes, especially for students that are new to the area. There are many new things to get acquainted with, a new school, people, classes and of course, cheeseburgers.

Every student handles the move to college differently. Some take the transition in stride, enjoying their newfound freedom, while others may want nothing more than to be back home. Besides the obvious things like friends and family, one thing some students may miss is their favorite local burger places. Why should someone who’s new to town risk eating at an unknown place, which may or may not be any good, when they can go to a fast food chain, and know exactly what they’ll be getting? Because they’ll be missing out, that’s why.

Topeka isn’t the biggest city around, but there are plenty of good, locally owned places with great burgers that newcomers can get familiar with.

Bobo’s Drive In was named one of the “8 Wonders of Kansas Cuisine,” and Food Network personality, Guy Fieri, made a visit to Bobo’s a few years back for the popular TV show, “Diners, DriveIns and Dives.”

It has a carhop service, as well as a small dining area, that quickly fills up during peak business hours. Bobo’s is a Topeka staple that’s been around for 65 years, and places don’t stay in business that long for no reason. One former employee, Tanner Hogan, believes that part of the reason for their long-term success is due to

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the fact that they haven’t changed over the years.

“They’ve been making them [steakburgers] the exact same way ever since they opened,” said Hogan. “They use a meat masher and smash them directly onto the grill and caramelize the juices on the bottom, and that is the best part about the burgers.”

Bobo’s has nostalgia that can’t be duplicated, and they’re famous for their no-frills Steakburgers and Cheeseburgers, but they’re also known for their Spanish Burger, as well as their onion rings, malts, shakes and homemade apple pie.

Another place that often comes up when asking people to name some of the best burgers in town is Cook’s American Grill. Cook’s is located at 1936 SW Gage Blvd.

They have a menu with a wider variety than some of the other burger places in town.

Offering other sandwiches as well as breakfast and dinner, but make no mistake about it, this place is known for their delicious cheeseburgers and exceptional onion rings. There’s nothing too fancy about the burgers, they have most of the usual toppings that you find at other classic burger places. However, the cheese will start dripping off the burger the moment it’s picked up. Selfproclaimed burger aficionado, Taaron Gonzales, says that’s part of the experience.

“I like Cook’s burgers because when I pick it up, it’s just a godawful mess,” said Gonzales. “The cheese runs down your fingers.

You’re fighting that cheese running down, because you don’t want it to

get away.”

Prize Package is another Topeka gem. They’ve been operating in the current location, 1420 SE 6th Ave. since the 1960s, but the business has been around much longer. Even though they’ve been in business for so long, it’s surprising that many Topekans have never had it, which is a shame.

They sell miscellaneous items like candy, tobacco products, beer, soda, lotto tickets and more. They’re best known for their cheeseburgers and wide assortment of fried foods which leave the brown paper bags that the food is served in covered with grease spots.

Prize Package is definitely unlike any of the other places.

It’s in a very small building, and there is no seating. Prize Package veterans are smart enough to call their order in ahead of time to reduce their wait. Gonzales advises the people on the fence to put their doubts aside and give them a try.

“Go down to where the heart of Topeka is, where the real people are, and enjoy an awesome, cheap burger,” said Gonzales. “Anybody that goes there, I think, will be converted.”

Bobo’s, Cook’s and Prize Package are all great places to get a burger, but these are just a few of the local burger places that Topeka has to offer. Next time someone says they want a burger, try a local burger place that’s not so familiar and head on out with some of those new friends.

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Fall Sport Schedules Football Sep. 5 University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, Mo. Sep. 14 Fort Hays University Yager Stadium Sep. 21 Northeastern State University Tahlequah, Okla.

Sep. 28 University of Central Oklahoma Yager Stadium Oct. 5 Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, Mo. Oct. 12 Lincoln University Yager Stadium Oct. 17 Fort Valley State University Yager Stadium Oct. 26 Lindenwood University Yager Stadium Nov. 2 Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, Mo. Nov. 9 Missouri Western State University Yager Stadium Nov. 16 Emporia State Emporia photo by: Abigail Mies

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Fall Sport Schedules Volleyball Sep. 17 Emporia State University Emporia, Kan. Sep. 24 Northwest Missouri State University Lee Arena Sep. 27 Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, Kan. Sep. 28 University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, Okla.

Oct. 4 Fort Hays State University Lee Arena Oct. 5 University of Nebraska at Kearney Lee Arena Oct. 10 Missouri Southern State University Joplin, Mo. Oct. 18 Southwest Baptist University Lee Arena Oct. 19 University of Central Missouri Lee Arena Oct. 25 Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, Mo. Oct. 26 Missouri Western State University St. Joseph, Mo. Oct. 30 Emporia State University Lee Arena Nov. 2 Southern Arkansas University Bolivar, Mo. Nov. 2 Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, Mo. Nov. 5 Fort Hays State University Hays, Kan. Nov. 8 Pittsburg State University Lee Arena Nov. 9 University of Central Oklahoma Lee Arena Nov. 12 University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, Neb. Nov. 15 Lindenwood University St. Charles, Mo. photo by: Abigail Mies

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Fall Sport Schedules Soccer Aug. 27 Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, Kan. Sep. 1 Minnesota State University Yager Stadium Sep. 6 Northern State University Yager Stadium Sep. 8 Wayne State College Wayne, Neb. Sep. 11 Rockhurst University KC, Mo. Sep. 13 Augustana College Yager Stadium Sep. 15 Colorado Christian University Yager Stadium Sep. 20 Emporia State University Emporia, Kan. Sep. 22 Newman University Yager Stadium Sep. 27 University of Central Missouri Yager Stadium Sep. 29 Southwest Baptist University

Yager Stadium Oct. 4 Fort Hays State University Yager Stadium Oct. 6 University of Nebraska at Kearney Yager Stadium Oct. 11 Missouri Western State University St. Joseph, Mo. Oct. 13 Northwest Missouri State University Yager Stadium Oct. 20 Lindenwood University St. Charles, Mo. Oct. 23 Emporia State University Yager Stadium Oct. 25 Missouri Southern State University Yager Stadium Nov. 1 University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, Okla.

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Student Media has something for all majors Student Media offers opportunities for students across campus.

With the addition of radio, students have even more opportunities.

Students produce a weekly newspaper, daily online content, the Kaw yearbook, content for social media and a magazine.

Staff members learn reporting, advertising sales, graphic design, copy editing, page production and layout, social media, videography, photography and promotions. Students from all majors can apply online at www. washburnreview.org.

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Reserve your Kaw 2014 all-color yearbook or snag a back copy of the Kaw yearbook Please print Name: _______________________________________________________________ WIN: _____________________________________ Phone:_______________________________ Books are $20 and include shipping. Books are shipped September 2014, so a permanent address is best.

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Finding your inner Bod I

t’s no secret that there are many organizations students can be involved with on campus.

But Bod Squad is one that is specifically geared toward promoting school spirit.

Bod Squad is Washburn’s student pep club. Its number one goal is to support Washburn’s sports teams through tailgating, bus trips to away games, cheering in the stands and of course just promoting Washburn spirit.

“Everyone goes to their high school games and we want to continue that in college,” said Brett Johnson, president of Bod Squad.

“It’s very important to have pride for your surroundings and having school spirit is one way to support where you’re from.”

So how does one be a part of Bod Squad? Simple. By signing up and paying the one-time $10 membership fee, which includes a t-shirt, access to all the giveaways,

bus fees to away games, food and more.

“Being a part of Bod Squad is step one of being an Ichabod,” said Randi McAfee, Bod Squad director of operations. “We all chose to go to Washburn so why not have pride in the university you’ve chosen? Having that common relationship brings everyone on campus together.

Whether you’re Greek or not, we can all come together and represent Washburn.”

Last year Bod Squad had 500 members and this year they hope to be an even bigger and better group.

The first sign up for Bod Squad will be during WU Fest Aug. 19 on the memorial lawn. Students can hear more about Bod Squad and learn the school cheers at Traditions

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By: Fatima Oubaid Night. Students can also sign up by visiting the Students Activities and Greek Life office located in the lower union.

For more information, or if you have questions, email Brett Johnson at washburnbodsquad@ gmail.com.

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Friendly advice from the editor By: Fatima Oubaid

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hen I first started at Washburn, I had no idea what I wanted to pursue. I took a few intro classes to get a taste of everything, but I still found myself enjoying a little bit of it all. Once I realized how passionate I was about mass media, it only made sense that I join Student Media.

I know everyone always says “being involved makes a difference” and most people brush that off, well, it really, truly does.

It took me almost my whole first year of college to get involved in something, which was WAY too long of a wait. I can’t even begin to describe how many amazing people I’ve gotten to get to know and meet this past year that I’ve been in Student Media.

Having to constantly write articles about different people

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on campus brought me out of my shell. It forced me to get out on campus, talk to random new people and share their story with the rest of campus.

If I’m being completely honest, I didn’t like my first semester at Washburn at all. I was ready to transfer without giving WU a try. Now, I could make excuses about the fact that Topeka is a small city or there’s not many opportunities here, but that would all be a lie. Topeka is filled with so much life and opportunities. The real problem was myself. I didn’t explore the many opportunities here on campus.

I’ve realized that if you’re not involved in something you tend to have little or no interest for anything, including your school pride.

I wouldn’t trade my time at Washburn for anything. It has been an amazing journey

and life lesson. With the many organizations, clubs and activities, I find it hard for anyone to not be able to find something they’re passionate about. The best advice I could give is don’t wait to be involved. Do it now. Really give Washburn a try before you decide it’s not the right fit for you because you may find yourself loving it just as much as I do. And if you really want to meet people fast Student Media is the best way to go.

photos by: Mike Goehring, Linnzi Fusco, Fatima Oubaid and Tricia Peterson

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