October 23, 2019
Volume 146, Issue 9
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An exciting opportunity: Health care students crowd a booth at the career fair. They are the future leaders and professionals of tomorrow.
Health Care Career Fair brings opportunities to students Matt Self
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The annual Washburn University Health Care Career Fair drew a wide range of eager students to the Memorial Union to get a head start on their futures in health related fields. As the doors opened for the career fair at noon, a bustling group of students entered the large space to look for job opportunities, of which there was a multitude to choose from. Everyone from occupational therapist majors to nursing majors could be seen on Wednesday, Oct. 16 in the Washburn A/B room. Alliance Home Health Care, Holton Community Hospital, the Kansas Neurological Institute and the Kansas Department of Health & Environment were all in attendance among many others. Each booth held a different career path for students where they could demonstrate their knowledge of their chosen fields to potential employers. “I’m looking for something local preferably,
but whatever catches my eye really,” said PejaNae Black, a junior occupational therapist student. “There’s so many opportunities for health care students here that we don’t realize that we have, especially locally, which can really help us as students.” The career fair also represented a great opportunity for many students to introduce themselves to employers and market themselves to those same professionals. “I’m in the first year of my program and one of the things my instructors wanted us to do was to check out the different career opportunities available to us when we graduate,” said Amanda Kratina, a freshman occupational therapy student. “I’m really into the home health care field and I plan on looking for opportunities in the Topeka area.” Employers who attended the career fair were also excited about the opportunity to meet potential new employees and get to know them better.
“I’ve spoken with ten students so far today but it’s still early,” said Leslie Gish, the Human Resources Director at the Kansas Neurological Institute. “I’ve been talking to a lot of occupational therapist students as we specialize in occupational as well as physical therapy.” All in all, the Health Care Career Fair was a success for all those involved. Many students will go on to find employment in their respective fields and begin their own professional careers. “It’s good to know what’s out there. As you’re getting ready to enter the job market it’s good to know what’s being offered, what the benefits are, what your career is going to look like in twenty years. You need to ask yourself what kind of upward movement can you expect over the years,” said Gish. If you are a Health field major and you missed the career fair this year, don’t sweat it. Another fair will be coming to Washburn next year.
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And now, pizza: Peri Bailey and Katie Westhusen take a break from dancing to devour some Chartwell’s pizza.
Go Bods: The Top Bods were announced at the Homecoming Ball on Monday, Oct. 21.
Let’s go girls: Nicole Engelken, Taylor Godwin, Nicole Cornelison, Taryn Johnson and Alexa Smith wait patiently by the stage for the homecoming court to be announced.
Mabee offers grant for open access resources Abbie Barth Washburn Review
Mabee Library offers grant to encourage a switch to open access resources. The Washburn Open Textbook Grant is a $500 grant that will be awarded in the spring semester. The purpose of the grant is to increase affordable learning opportunities for students and support faculty in the transition from traditional textbooks to open educational resources. According to the Mabee Library website, an open educational resource is a resource that resides in public domain or was released under intellectual property license for free academic use, online or in print. One of the current grant recipients, sociology and anthropology lecturer Ashley Maxwell, appreciates the accessibility of these resources to students. “Open resources have allowed my students to have direct access to information from the first day of class. At times it has taken students three weeks to get their books. In
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Switch it up: Madeline Eschenburg is a lecturer for the art department. She is a recipient of the Open Textbook Grant.
addition, these resources save students money, which can eliminate issues of income inequity in the classroom,” said Maxwell.
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Another grant winner, art lecturer Madeline Eschenburg, appreciates that open resources are more applicable to society today, unlike textbooks. “Switching to open resources has allowed me to incorporate more readings on how the history of art relates to current issues and events affecting our world today,” said Eschenburg. Open access and public services librarian Amanda Luke says that although the resources are free, a lot of time and effort goes into using them. “The award money is to help cover the amount of time that they spend. It does take some work to make the switch over, and they’re putting time into this. So, we’re paying them for the time that they spend making the switch,” said Luke. According to the Government Accountability Office, the cost of textbooks has risen over 200% since 1997. Luke has been advocating strongly for utilizing open access resources during her time at Washburn.
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“We’re encouraging them to go open access because the cost of textbooks is just astronomical,” said Luke. The current grant winners are Maxwell, Eschenburg, physics and astronomy professor Brian Thomas, English senior lecturer Dennis Etzel Jr., and psychology professor Mike Russell. “Using open resources has helped my students because the textbooks are online, have wonderful information designed by professors in academia, and has financially relieved students. Of course, not all classes could benefit from OER, but those that can should utilize OER. This is an area of class-awareness for me, too,” said Etzel. The grant is open to any Washburn faculty member that will be instructing a course during the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 academic years, and currently assigns a commercial textbook. 16 applicants will receive the grant, but Luke encourages all faculty members to still make the switch to open access resources.
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It’s a parking lot 4:28 p.m. Oct. 10. A report was made from parking lot 1 at Washburn. A noninjury accident hit and run occured.
Bob the Builder? photo by Abbie Barth
Good luck cashing this: (From left to right) Yuto Hirayama, Jesus Gallegos, Harold Slack, Taylor Jacobsen, Abigail McCrory, Chase Brill, Elias Overby and Benjamin Price pose with their prizes. The awards were presented and funded by Go Topeka.
Business competition brings in innovative ideas Abbie Barth Washburn Review
The five finalists of the Washburn School of Business Pitch Competition presented their ideas with the hopes of taking home the big prize, Thursday, Oct. 17. Abigail McCrory, sophomore business major, took first place in the competition with her idea of a mobile coffee shop that would take her family’s coffee shop to the next level. “I am very blessed to have been given this op-
portunity. It’s awesome to have won and have all my family and mentors here to celebrate with me,” said McCrory. McCrory’s coffee truck idea is one that she has been wanting to do for a long time, way before this competition. “This is an idea that’s always been in the works. Grounded is a family business, and part of me. I always knew that I wanted to take it further,” said McCrory. In second place was Taylor Jacobsen with an idea
of a Zamboni type device to clean grain bins. He came up with idea while working on a farm. In third place was Chase Brill and Elias Overby with a scavenger hunt app that combines entertainment, activity and discounts. In fourth place was Jesus Gallegos with an autopilot drone that could be used for home or property surveillance. In fifth place was Yuto Hirayama with a online matching service for people wanting to improve their English. Additionally, Benjamin
Price won the top freshman entry with a fitness training suit and Harold Slack won top Washburn Tech entry with an idea to convert gas cars into electric cars. Each of these winners received a financial award courtesy of Go Topeka. The School of Business plans to hold its seventh annual pitch competition next fall. “It’s awesome to be a part of such a great school that provides students the opportunities to excel,” said McCrory.
Homecoming events this week
Saturday, Oct. 26:
-The Homecoming parade starts at 10 a.m. on Macvicar Ave. heading north towards 17th street.
But why though? 4:20 p.m. Oct. 11. A report was made from parking lot 9 at Washburn. A theft of a license plate was reported.
Medical report
Thursday, Oct. 24:
-After Hours is a monthly casual meeting where alumni, friends and faculty can meet and enjoy appetizers and drinks. The decorated Top Hats will be up for did at this event. It will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Union. It is free for members of the Alumni Association and $5 for non-members.
12:03 p.m. Oct. 11. A report was made from the 1600 BLK of SW College Ave. A student jumpstart and escort was conducted.
5:45 p.m. Oct. 11. A report was made from Lincoln Hall. The odor of marijuana was reported coming from a dorm room.
-Scorch on the Porch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Union will feature live band performances, food deals and specials from the Ichabod shop.
Friday, Oct. 25:
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Wednesday, Oct. 23:
-CanStruction Competition at 3 p.m. in Washburn A/B, students and organizations are competing to make the best “WUSIC” themed sculpture out of food cans. All the food cans will be donated to Can Emporia. -Yell Like Hell at 7 p.m. in Lee Arena. Student organizations, Greek chapters and athletic teams will be performing group chants, music and group dances. Each team is limited to a performance length of five minutes.
7:29 a.m. Oct. 11. A report was made from the 1300 BLK of SW 21st St. The alarm at the Washburn Maintenance Facility was set off.
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College Hill: The College Hill area is home to many students. Violence has been a concern for many residents.
Increased police presence in College Hill Thomas Hanson Washburn Review
The tragic events of April 28 when Washburn University Football player Dwane Simmons was fatally shot sparked talks and action across the community. Discussions began with Washburn University, WUPO, the Topeka Police department and Washburn Football. The College Hill area has been a point of concern for students and residents, getting a reputation as unsafe. The College Hill zone, running down from Huntoon Street to the corner of Washburn Campus at the Kwik Shop, is marked by neighborhood scouts as one of the most dangerous areas in Topeka. Quite a stark statistic considering Topeka is safer than only 3% of US Cities in term of violent crime (6.16 per 1000 residents) and property crime (51.86 per 1000). Head Football Coach Craig Schurig, has made great efforts to collaborate with Washburn Police and Topeka Police to increase collaboration between students and law enforcement. “It’s about forming trust and building relationships, I want you (Washburn Football players) to understand these officers are your friends and they are always there to support you and help you,” said Schurig. His efforts appear not to be in vain. Officers from campus police, city police and even county Sheriffs have been engaging with students to create trust and be a presence. Students are saying this is helping them to feel more comfortable in dealing with and approaching law enforcement.
“[Having] them around and just having some conversations helps you realize they are just regular people who want to keep people safe and serve the communities,” said sophomore, Ian Trap. Contacts have been provided to some students and resources made available to Washburn Football players, furthering confidence for students to call on a familiar face if the time ever comes. “We are continuing to strengthen our cooperation and collaboration with property managers and Topeka Police to better safeguard the students of this university who live in College Hill,” said Washburn University Police Chief Chris Enos. Police presence has drastically increased in the college hill area which is beginning to provide the largely student resident base with some hope that the days of violence and crime, near campus may be on the wane. “Even as an international from a dangerous city, I often feel unsafe. But recently I have been seeing a lot more police in the area and they often wave and smile, which is helping me to be more comfortable,” said College Hill resident Lucas Martinez. The safety of the neighborhoods surrounding campus is still a concern, especially the College Hill zone where so many students are residing. Discussions and operations however from various police departments show that the issue is being taken seriously. Substantial efforts from officers to connect with students also aims to build a network of trust and security whereby criminal activities around campus may be uprooted and driven out.
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3:15 p.m. Oct. 12. A report was made from Lincoln Hall. A medical call was made.
Late night buy 5:16 p.m. Oct. 14. A report was made from the Ichabod Shop. A false alarm was reported.
Go away please 6:19 p.m. Oct. 14. A report was made from the LLC. An unwanted student was reported inside the LLC.
Tis but a scratch 3:14 p.m. Oct. 15. A report was made from Facility Services. A non-injury accident was reported.
Come on man 3:04 p.m. Oct. 16. A report was made from Washburn Tech Building K. A traffic stop was conducted resulting in a Warrant arrest.
Medical report 6:03 p.m. Oct. 17. A report was made from Garvey Fine Arts. A medical report was made.
Ahh man my bad 2:42 a.m. Oct. 18. A report was made from Washburn Tech Building C. The building alarm was set off but was determined to be false.
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Opinion
October 23, 2019
Letter to the Editor: Remember to vote This is a letter to the editor from Scott Schwab, Kansas Secretary of State. The contents of the letter have been unedited by the Washburn Review. Dear Editor: In this busy harvest season, we want to remind Kansans to vote in the November 5 election. Municipal elections play a key role in determining leadership in your community, but voter participation is at disturbingly low levels. As part of the election,
voters will be asked to approve eliminating the census adjustment. After numerous attempts over several decades, the Legislature passed SCR1605 with bi-partisan supermajorities to eliminate a provision in the Kansas Constitutionrequiring the State to adjust census numbers for military personnel and college students. The adjustment is antiquated, burdensome and expensive. Even though the Census Bureau is re-
sponsible for counting individuals where they reside, the adjustment requires the Secretary of State to also contact military personnel and college students to determine their official residence in a manner contradictory to the Census Bureau. Kansas is the only state that adjusts census numbers - a practice that takes three to six months, involves hundreds of hours of state worker time and costs approximately $835,000.
First, we ask you to vote on November 5. Second, please consider supporting this measure to help make better use of state resources. Thank you for the honor of serving as your Kansas Secretary of State. If we can be of assistance to you, please call 785.296.4575 or email Scott.Schwab@ ks.gov. Respectfully Submitted, Scott Schwab Kansas Secretary of State
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Why climate change should be a nonpartisan issue In August, the Democratic National Committee voted against allowing the 2020 candidates for president to participate in a climate change debate. Activists who called for the event were understandably frustrated, citing the massive importance of climate change as to why it justified a single-issue debate. On this, I have to agree with the climate activists. Climate change is an existential crisis that threatens us all, and action needs to be taken before it’s too late. But Democrats shouldn’t be the only ones talking about it. I admit that much of my passion for politics lies in the realm of social issues, like reproductive rights, gun violence, student loan debt, and racial discrimination. It’s easy to get caught up in these (very important) issues. But when I look at the bigger picture, I can see that climate change trumps all of these, because without a planet that can sustain human life, my political beliefs and per-
sonal values won’t matter anymore. Climate change is a matter of human rights, politics and justice. It deepens every existing social inequality and disproportionately affects people living in the world’s poorest countries. For these reasons and more, the issue of climate change is often championed by Democrats. But this is not a partisan issue. Politically, we can debate over what forms of climate action are best. That’s fine. But we should not have our political parties so entrenched in their polarizing ways that it creates political deadlock and stifles creative climate solutions. Both parties must work across the aisle to prioritize a safe climate and work together to achieve tangible success. The planet doesn’t care if you’re a Democrat, Republican, or independent. Climate change is the defining issue of our time, and it shouldn’t be a partisan one.
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Editorial: Professors should use open access resources This week is national open access week. The purpose is to encourage professors at universities across the country to use articles, textbooks, case studies and other course materials that are in the public domain. Students are paying a ridiculous large sum for textbooks. The average student pays for at least one textbook that exceeds $100 per semester – sometimes for several courses in one semester. This doesn’t take into account the nursing and law students that
spend thousands of dollars on books and mandatory course materials each semester. College is expensive already and tuition is rising. It’s appreciated when professors find alternatives for course materials because, for most students, the biggest dread at the beginning of the semester is looking up course materials and the prices attached to them. Most students would probably agree that free course books provided by the professor through D2L would be preferred as op-
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posed to paying hundreds of dollars for textbooks. According to collegetuitioncompare.com, the predicted cost on books and supplies a year is $1,000. Shockingly, the website lists Kansas State University as the cheapest textbook price for a state university at $866. Wichita State University has the highest at $1,250 a year. These textbook estimates may not seem high to some but when you imagine this amount being tacked on to tuition, you can see why students are struggling to
pay for college. According to nitrocollege.com, the current student loan debt is over $1.5 trillion. Although textbooks are only a small percentage of the costs of higher education, dropping that expense could pay for a class. Here at Student Media, we ask that professors utilize open access week and the resources at Mabee Library. We appreciate professors who are transitioning away from costly textbooks.
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The Washburn Review was established in 1885. This section shares snapshots of coverage from the Review’s more than 130-year newspaper.
From 1977 (above): This Student Media ad was in the paper on Sept. 7, 1977. Luckily, employees make more than $375 a semester now. From 1988 (right): This is a list of the homecoming events offered in 1988. Back then, the Top Bods were called the hobo king and queen. From 2000 (left): This photo spread is from homecoming week in 2000. In the top right of this image is Susan and Jerry Farley riding in the parade.
October 23, 2019
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By Kodee Christensen What’s your favorite season?
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Colors and clouds: As the trees change to fiery reds and bright oranges, we see the sun less due to cloudier days that are getting shorter. You can take a walk outside between classes to help get your fill of vitamin D on the sunny days we have left before winter.
Shedding a light on stress during seasonal changes Kodee Christensen Washburn Review
The Washburn community’s atmosphere is shifting with the seasons, and people are handling it in different ways. Fall is in full swing and those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are reaping the benefits of cooler weather and fall festivities. However, like all good things, fall must eventually come to an end. As seasons come and go, especially these in the cooler months, more than just the leaves change. Our mood and emotions are often affected by factors ranging from midterms to sunlight exposure. “In pure SAD (seasonal affective disorder), we don’t tend to see the most severe depression come out of that until February, even March, but for people who have that condition, they may be starting to feel some changes related to the changes in the amount of sunlight we’re getting,” said Crystal Leming, LPN and director of Counseling Services at Washburn. Linzi Gibson, associate professor of psychology at Washburn, summarized the reasoning behind the sun’s effects on us. “Generally when exposed to the sun, your skin can manufacture its own vitamin D,” said Gibson. “Vitamin D is actually a hormone, not a vitamin, and it regulates over 900 genes that we know of, a large number of which regulate brain development and function. With respect to our mood, vitamin D regulates genes that synthesize serotonin. Research suggests that vitamin D deficiency can lead to lower levels of serotonin in the central nervous system and increase the risk of depression.” As summer transitions into fall, the sun rises later in the morning and sets earlier in the evening, leaving us with fewer hours of sunlight in the day. While the change is gradual, its effects are varied among different people. “Once we’ve adjusted to that lower level of light, most people tend to bounce back,” said Leming. “For college students though, that tends to happen at the same time of year as other pressures are increasing, so they don’t tend to experience that same kind of bounce back primarily because other things in their lives have continued to compound.” Cindy Turk, Ph.D., chair of the psychology department, provided insight into what kind of effects this inability or struggle to bounce back may have on college students specifically. “When it comes to things like depression and anxiety, these are states that we all experience. Part of the human condition is to
experience times of sadness, to experience times of worry, to experience times of anxiety,” said Turk. “However, what psychologists look for is when the person is having those experiences and they’re lasting long enough or are intense enough that they’re starting to cause the person a problem in their life.” These problems may manifest themselves in the form of decreased classroom or job performance or issues in relationships, among other things. “Now more than ever, the stigma [around mental health] seems to be resolving, but that doesn’t mean that it’s gone,” said Leming. “There’s definitely still some hesitation to seek services.” Leming expressed encouragement for students to seek help and start small if they’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed. “Students don’t have to wait until things are really bad,” said Leming. “There’s no minimal level of difficulty a person has to be experiencing before they’re eligible for services.” For anyone intimidated by what to expect when visiting counseling services, Leming shared the sentiment that a visit can look as simple as having a conversation with someone in a comfortable environment. “We’re going to provide a lot of support and encouragement while they start building small, sustainable changes and start growing those over time,” said Leming. “Just like with anything else, the faster you intervene, the faster you will feel better. That being said, we’re never going to shame somebody for having a condition that has gotten more severe.” In addition to seeking counsel, both Turk and Leming shared the importance of focusing on wellness in every area of your life. “One of the major treatments for a low mood or depression is called behavioral activation,” said Turk. “That treatment is based on the idea that one of the things that helps us to maintain a positive mood is positive reinforcement.” Leming listed aspects of wellness such as physical exercise, evaluating relationships, getting enough sleep, eating well and seeking balance in general, which can all be ways to experience positive reinforcement and improved mood. If you or someone you know is experiencing any level of difficulty during this season or at any other time, Washburn offers free or inexpensive counseling services to students. Fr more information visit the counseling services page on the Washburn website.
Pumping out pumpkins: Pumpkins are placed throughout NOTO. People enjoyed pumpkin art at the Fun Fest.
Seth Cross Junior Communication
“Fall. I love the weather and how the trees are turning colors. It’s also spooky season.”
Hold my pumpkin: This statue is ready for the fest. The NOTO Fun Fest occurred on October 18.
Fall Fun Fest held in NOTO Nicholas Solomon and Eriko Hiranoi Washburn Review
Isaac Sell Junior Criminal Justice
”My favorite season is autumn, just because of how pretty everything is.”
Lydia Brown Sophomore Secondary Education
“Definitely fall. It’s sweater weather, everything is pumpkin spice and it’s cool weather.”
Martin Morgan Senior, Business and Physics
“Fall, because it’s cool outside and all the beautiful colors. Also, it’s getting closer to my second favorite season.”
North Topeka hosted a Fall Fun Fest that gave the Topeka community a chance to support local businesses and charities. In recent years, efforts have been made to reach out and raise awareness of the opportunities present in the art district, with the latest being the Fall Fun Fest. On Oct. 18, several NOTO businesses came together to celebrate the season while supporting a good cause. Heather DiDomenico-Graves, part owner of the Tipsy Carrot, found the event to be very rewarding. “Every ticket is 50 cents, for every ticket sold the proceeds go to the mission. So basically come out, have fun, bring your family out and give back to the community all at the same time...it’s really awesome to see everybody coming together to put together a community.” DiDomenico-Graves says that, as a homeless shelter, the Topeka Rescue Mission allows people inside as well as reaching out to kids, and they do a lot of things for the community. In addition, several businesses had stations set up for face painting. Donaldson’s Jewelers and Amused Gallery had pumpkin painting. Paper June, a children’s bookstore, had painting stations and stickers for younger kids. Denise Selbee-Koch,
co-owner of NOTO Business Dirty Girl Adventures, an outdoor company made for women, hopes that people come to other NOTO events as well. “Our business has live music every first and third Friday, and the district has been working to popularize third Fridays, in addition to first Fridays. And it’s fall and the rescue mission is in need. So Fall Festival is on the third Friday, and all the proceeds from the Fall Festival go to the rescue mission, so we’re collecting cans and cash. And then we, the district, have had donation jars out over the last month, and I think last month they collected about $1,000,” said Selbee-Koch. NOTO regulars Mindy Hamilton and her family went to the festival. “I think there’s a lot of people coming out tonight looking for things to do, and this is a place where there’s lots of things going on. I like the art district down here and everybody’s really friendly. It has fun shops. We like to just kind of look around. Just friendly people, just like the atmosphere in the artsy part of it. Each time we come down there’s something different,” said Hamilton. NOTO has mom and pop shops as well as tattoo shops like Matryoshka Tattoo. The Fall Fun Fest is just one example of what NOTO strives to be, and there are several events planned for the future.
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Director of counseling: Crystal Leming is the director of counseling. Leming said a wide variety of students have sought help from counseling.
Campus advocate: Molly Steffes-Herman provides confidential help that provides students with lasting support. Steffes-Herman said she wants students to feel empowered.
Kindness goes a long way in Kuehne Savannah Workman Washburn Review
Juggling multiple things at once is tricky. With a constant influx of assignments and life events added to the to-do list, even everyday efforts can be hard for a student. When students are stressed or feeling lost, it can directly impact grades and lead to feelings of helplessness. If you have trouble knowing who to turn to or what the next step is in life, the counseling services are a safe, free and confidential place to seek help and guidance for one’s emotional well being. This safe environment is located at Kuehne Hall, suite 200. “Often times when students come in,” said Campus Advocate Molly Steffes-Herman, “they are coming in after they have already been experiencing that burden, whether it’s stress from academics or stress in relationships. They seem exasperated or feeling overwhelmed.” Counselors support students with this stress by providing confidential help that connects them with lasting support. The counseling service is also in charge of enabling students to take action into their own lives. “I think it’s really important to the students that it’s free and confidential,” said Steffes-Herman. “When they’re talking to us, it’s very important for students to know that what they say to us stays in our office. Students are really open to sitting down and problem-solving. We want students to feel empowered to make those decisions for themselves.” Campus advocacy is used to educate the population and manage how to connect students with teachers, doctors, police and helping hands all around campus and in the community.
“I sit in on as many meetings with students as I can but obviously they have the right to not have me in the meetings,” said Kyndall Reed, counseling services advocate intern. “I help Molly out with different activities we do. So right now it’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month.” The other side of counseling is sitting down and processing emotions by talking. Students can be sitting, coloring, or massaging their hands on a variety of stress-relieving balls. Students are able to talk about what troubles them and gain a new perspective from a counselor such as Crystal Leming, the director of counseling services. “I really enjoy working with college students,” said Leming. “College students have a little more autonomy in their lives and a little more of an ability to maintain and stick to change. They are also not as cemented in their personality and behavior yet, so there is a lot more adaptability.” Students who are driven by success can take many faces and personalities on campus, making the Counseling Services one of the most diverse organizations on campus. “It can be uncomfortable to talk to someone you just met about things that are going on in your life,” said Leming. “We work with many students who are LGBTQ, international students, student athletes, students who deal with issues related to impoverishment. There really are not a lot of concerns that a student might face that we haven’t helped someone with in the past.” Kindness is built into the counselors to help balance schedules or just reassure students. “They [the students] are in control. They are the expert of their own lives,” said Steffes-Herman.
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Activities: Located in the basement of Memorial Union, Counseling Services lead different activities every month. This month, Counseling Services is educating students on Domestic Violence Awareness.
Fellowship project focuses on sex ed Eriko Hiranoi Washburn Review
The Millennium Fellowship is a semester-long leadership development program on campus. Brooklyn Wiens and Dylan Babcock are members of the Millennium Fellowship. Their project goal is to provide quality and inclusive sexual education to Topeka schools. “I wanted to work on this project because one of my biggest values is education. Many people in this country have sadly forgotten about the importance of providing quality education to our youth. I also greatly value equality, and for far too long, the LGBTQ+ community has been discriminated against in many different ways. Sexual education, in my opinion, is one of those things. I want all students, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, race, or socioeconomic status, to be provided with the information they need to know about STIs and having safe, consensual sex,” said Babcock. Wiens spoke about the current curriculum in Kansas regarding sex education. “Here in Kansas, they don’t really teach you about any of that stuff, and when they do, it’s all abstinence base which means that they basically preach to you if you don’t want to get pregnant, don’t have sex, but there’s so much more to that,” said Wiens. The organization is based in Topeka, and aims to implement adequate sex education in all schools, accessible to all students. “Our overall goal is to see that Shawnee County schools’ students are provided with quality and inclusive sexual education. But with the interviews and research we’ve done so far, we think we’ll need to see some changes made at the state level first,” said Babcock. Wiens and Babcock have been trying to reach
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Making a difference: Brooklyn Wiens is member of Millennium Fellowship. She studies psychology and sociology.
out to state politicians but have found both democrat and republican school officials are reluctant to discuss sex education. “Democrats are more open to possibly talking about sex education, but we’re appalled to see that it doesn’t matter what political party you are…For some reason, principals and leaders don’t want to talk about sex,” said Wiens. Lee Norman, the secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, has expressed interest in meeting with Wiens and Babcock.
“We have a governor who seems to be appointing people who are knowledgeable about the medical field. Lee Norman is the secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. He is really trying to have sex education brought into schools,” said Wiens. Wiens said that their organization is striving to promote an environment where no one is embarrassed to talk about sex education in schools, and they hope to facilitate an open and honest discussion.
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FEATURES
October 23, 2019
Geography professor inspires students Melissa Kern Washburn Review
Jia Feng is Washburn’s only geography lecturer due to Washburn not offering a program to major or minor in geography. The history department serves as both the history and geography department. Feng completed his B.A. in urban and regional planning at the University of Nanjing. His focus switched to geography after coming to the United States. While urban and regional planning are a focus in China, the United States does not have the same focus. Once in the United States, Feng attended the University of Michigan where he received his M.A. in statistics and probability. After this he completed his doctorate in geography and began to teach, first intermittently at University of Michigan, and then at Jackson College before taking over at Washburn University after Tom Schmiedeler retired in 2017. Feng’s love of geography started while studying urban planning in China and continued after coming to the United States. He enjoys exploring the world and loves traveling. He also encourages each of his students to travel and expand their own views of the world before settling in one place. Feng believes everyone needs to explore places away from home before deciding to settle in one place. If they do so they will widen their understanding of the world around them. This semester in World Regional Geography Feng introduced a new assignment in which his students would have to develop their own seven-day vacation plan. While students are still currently working on this assignment, so far it seems to be a hit among students. Feng has one rule that is much different than other professors. “Students are not required to raise their hand. If they have a question, I want them to just ask by not having to raise their hands. Students are more relaxed,” said Feng. Feng knows his rule is working when his students are talking, it’s getting loud and messy. Students are comfortable and do not raise their
hands to ask questions. He wants everyone to be involved during the class because while his students are learning from him, he is learning from them at the same time. While his courses are mainly lecture based, he tries to also make them interactive and incorporate what he has learned in past classes and C-Tel trainings. Kerry Wynn, an associate professor in the history department, is currently taking a GIS course with Feng. “While I came into the course having no software background Feng is very encouraging of his students which helps them overcome such difficulties. One of the most valuable abilities a student needs is the ability and knowledge to use, interpret, realize the limitations of, and make a map,” said Wynn. These skills can be very valuable in many career fields. Since Washburn has no geography major or minor Feng’s expectations of his students are slightly shifted. While he would love for his students to absorb all the information he teaches, he also knows that many won’t be taking more geography courses. So, he wants his students to have fun and learn material that they can incorporate into their everyday lives, so they don’t forget what they learned after the class is over. Andrew Gallegos, a senior history major, really enjoyed Feng’s World Geography class. “My favorite part of the class was that it covered multiple geographic locations and that Feng really emphasized the cultures and the living standards in each region we learned about,” said Gallegos. Feng feels lucky to work at Washburn University, surrounded by other professors in the history department who are interesting and knowledgeable in a variety of subjects. Overall, Washburn is very supportive, and he really enjoys the C-Tel training opportunities provided to faculty and staff. Outside of Washburn and teaching Feng loves to read Chinese novels about social issues and cultural revolutions. This is relaxation for him along with watching YouTube videos and keep-
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Lone wolf: Jia Feng is the sole geography professor on campus. Feng has inspired both students and fellow faculty.
ing in touch with friends and family in China. He also has a 3-year-old daughter that keeps him busy. While Feng and his wife are both citizens of China with visas to live and work in the United States, their 3-year-old daughter was born here. She currently holds a dual citizenship status that can make traveling a little more difficult. For her to visit China they have to apply for a visa while they can go and vice versa. While Feng is unsure if his family will receive another visa after their current one expires, he and his wife would not mind going back to China to be closer to both of their families and friends. Although moving would be a hassle and it would be a big life shift for his young daughter.
‘Anyone can help prevent suicide,’ says Meyerhoffer Alexis Chicalas Washburn Review
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the world for those aged 15-24 years. A majority of those who have committed suicide or have thought about it have dealt with depression and or anxiety. Many victims show signs of withdrawal, extreme mood swings, increase use of alcohol or drugs, recklessness, anxiety and even sleeping too much. Being aware of some of these signs, and more, could help prevent a suicide. ASIST, short for Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, was initially developed in 1983 by LivingWorks and is the world’s leading suicide intervention training program. Over the years more than 2,000,000 people worldwide have taken the workshop. The training entails a two-day interactive workshop where individuals gain the skills and knowledge on how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, developing a safety plan and providing skilled intervention. The workshop features presentations and guidance from two LivingWorks registered trainers, audiovisual learning aids, group discussions and more. Monday, Oct. 21, the Shawnee County Prevention Coalition and Washburn University paired up to host ASIST on campus at the Me-
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Take the extra steps: Emily Meyerhoffer is a counselor at Washburn. Meyerhoffer helped spread awareness about the training and its importance around campus.
morial Union. The workshop is held 2-3 times a year and is free to both students and faculty as well as residents of Shawnee county.
Candyce Halstead, a senior majoring in social work, is grateful that the ASIST program is offered here on campus and is available to the student body. Halstead learned of the two-day training program from a friend who had participated in the event the previous year. “It is important to have suicide training because having those thoughts are more common than you think. Depression and anxiety are common struggles among young adults so learning prevention methods is important… having these types of trainings is important,” said Halstead. Emily Meyerhoffer, a counselor at Washburn University, provides individual mental health counseling to students. Meyerhoffer is involved in the community outreach program at Washburn and provides presentations for WU 101 classes on stress management as well as promoting suicide prevention. Meyerhoffer has played a part in spreading awareness of the ASIST workshop around campus. “Suicide prevention is important to talk about because anyone can be part of preventing suicide,” said Meyerhoffer. “We want everyone to feel like they have the knowledge to recognize warning signs and have the power to act.” Shawnee County Prevention Coalition not only has visions for Washburn students and faculty but for Shawnee county at large and plans to continue offering the ASIST program.
“Zombieland: Double Tap” continues memorable story Nicholas Solomon Washburn Review
“Zombieland” has to be one of the movies I watched the most when I was younger. Everything about it predicted my favorite types of films, exceedingly violent and darkly comedic, as well as very meta. Before “The Walking Dead,” but long after the late George A. Romero’s “Living Dead” series, “Zombieland” is one of those films that never gets old for me. Beyond the blood and undead entrails, “Zombieland” is a family road trip film in line with “National Lampoon’s Vacation.” If nothing else, The sequel, “Zombieland: Double Tap” keeps that theme and expands on it like a great sequel should. The basic gist of “Double Tap” is that the protagonists of the first film, Columbus, Little Rock, Wichita and Tallahassee (portrayed by the dynamite group of Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, Emma Stone and Woody Harrelson) are still surviving. Ten years into the
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Left for Dead: Zombieland 2 excels at being both a violent zombie film, as well as being a sappy comedy. Pictured are the big four, Abigail Breslin, Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg.
zombie apocalypse, they’re living in the White House of all places. Their names are their hometowns, a way to keep emotional distance. However, Little Rock abandons ship to run away with the wonderfully unlikable and cringeworthy character Berkley (Avan Jogia), a peace-loving hippie. The first, most obvious positive of this film is the cast. The main four are still just as likable as they were in the first film, and the expanded cast is also excel-
lent, particularly Rosario Dawson’s character Nevada and Zoey Deutch’s Madison. Nevada serves as a romantic interest for the perpetually badass loner Tallahassee, and Madison is an annoyance to all the other characters, bouncing off perfectly with other cast members, especially Stone and Harrelson. Honestly, out of all the characters, Deutch’s was the best. I expected Madison to be annoying but she ended up being the exact opposite, a breath of fresh air mixing up the
big four and their usual banter, improving it overall for the better. As for the comedy, it isn’t constantly laugh-out-loud. But I had a grin on my face 99% of the runtime, without a single joke making me groan. I am a sappy dude, and I loved the emotional resonance of the film too. It has depth, particularly with Columbus and Wichita’s sub-plot, and seeing the characters interacting again gave me a few chills. Overall, looking past my nostalgia and bias for these characters, I see “Zombieland: Double Tap” as a possibly a superior sequel. It feels natural continuing the story, and it expands on what the original did so well. It was more than welcome to see those characters after a decade, and I really hope there are more of these characters down the road. This film is full of laughs and heart, and for the sappy guy that loves some violence and comedy mixed together, that is exactly what I paid for.
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Ichabod volleyball plays Central Missouri Golf team travels to the Sunshine State
The Washburn Golf team traveled to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to play in the Miami Intercollegiate on Oct. 22. The Ichabods placed 19 over par, 859 after three rounds of golf and had three players finish in the top 20 out of 50 golfers. Blake Griffin and Andrew Beckler tied for fifth place scoring one-over par, 211. The third round of golf, Allen played even par, 70 and Beckler scored two-under par, 68. Dawson Wills
tied for 14th and found a spot in the top 20 and in the third Wills scored seven-over par, 77 to finish the tournament eight-over par, 218. Ian Trebilcock tied for 28th place with two other golfers. Griffin Mott tied for 35th. And Mott finished the third round three-over par, 73. The Washburn Ichabods will return to action on March 1, 2020 at the Las Vegas Classic in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Football defeats the MOSO Lions 49-19
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Approaching victory: A team embrace before the third set. Washburn beat Central Missouri 3-1 on Friday.
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Ichabods rule: Allison Sadler serving up another win for the Ichabods. Allison had a total of 5 kills in the game vs UCM.
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Locked and loaded: Sophomore Emma Palasak ready to hit a great spike. Palasak had ten kills during this game.
The Washburn Ichabods traveled to Joplin, Missouri, to take on the Missouri Southern State University Lions on Oct. 19. The Ichabods beat Missouri Southern 49-19 making the Ichabods 3-4 this season. The Ichabods scored their first points of the game from a Lion fumble picked up by Josh Wright who returned it 47 yards for a touchdown putting Washburn out to a 7-0 lead with 8:35 left to go in the first quarter. On the Lions’ nest drive, the Ichabods Chase Williams blocked a Lion punt and returned it 18 yards giving Washburn a 14-0 lead with 7:59 left in the first. The Ichabods would later go up to 21-0 with 4:45 left in the first quarter thanks to Mitch Schurig hitting Marcus Meier for a 15 yard touchdown pass. During the second quarter, Missouri Southern drove down the Ichabod 15 yard line and was forced to attempt a field goal, but Grant Bruner blocked the attempt and Kevin Neal Jr. recovered it and returned it to the Ichabod 20. The drive was short lived as the Lions scored to cut the Ichabod lead to 21-7 with 7:23 left in the first half. 15 plays and 70 yards later the Ichabod scored again making the score 28-7 with a Zack Willis a 3 yard run touchdown with 1:27
left in the half, however the Lions marched 74 yards trimming the lead to 28-14 going into the half. To begin the third quarter the Lions traveled down the field to but the Ichabods lead to 2817 with a Lions 27 yard field goal with 11:29 left in the third quarter. The Lions would later score again on a mishandled snap on a punt leading to a safety making the score 28-19. The Ichabods would later score again from an 80 yard drive from Mitch Schurig hitting James Letcher, Jr. for a 16 yard touchdown pass making the Ichabods lead 35-19 with 13:48 to go in the game. Marquise Manning intercepted the Lions’ quarterback on their next drive setting up a three-play scoring drive when Schurig connected with Taylon Peters for a 47 yard touchdown pass making the score 42-19. Washburn would later go on to score another touchdown from a 42 yard run by Zach Willis making the final score 49-19. Craig Schurig picked up his 100th MIAA win in the game and his 118th overall as the Ichabods head coach. The Ichabods will next be in action at 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at Yager Stadium as they take on the University of Central Oklahoma for the homecoming game.
cleared two defenders and hit a stunning 20 yard shot that gave UCO’s goalkeeper no chance. The goal gave the Bods a 3-2 lead. In their last hopes of a score, UCO came all out on offense, firing multiple shots on goal. But luckily for the Bods, Wells was up to the challenge once more with a string of incredible saves, maintaining the lead to close out the match 3-2. Goalkeeper Wells was asked how it feels to beat the No. 24 ranked team in the country in such a close contest. “It feels great, that is what we have been working for. We have been in a slump and we knew we had to bring out a win to-
day,” said Wells. “It’s hard to even describe the feeling right now.” Head coach Davy Phillips was asked how he prepared his team for such a tough opponent. “I have told the girls since the very beginning of the year that we can beat anyone when we are at our best, and today was a good example of that as the girls did an excellent job in executing the game plan and mentally being engaged the entire game,” said Phillips. The Washburn women’s soccer team is now 7-5-1 in the season. They play next Friday, Oct. 25 against No. 5 ranked University of Central Missouri.
WU soccer triumphs UCO in nail-biter Arthur Rocha Washburn Review
The Washburn women’s soccer team beat the ranked University of Central Oklahoma team in a nail-biter ending. Washburn University hosted the No. 24 ranked University of Central Oklahoma Saturday, Oct. 20. The UCO team was hungry for a win after losing twice in a row to Central Missouri and Emporia. The Ichabods came into the game looking for their seventh win of the season. It was clear from the beginning that Washburn’s game plan was to attack UCO early. WU had more than three shots on goal in
the first ten minutes of the match. UCO’s defense tried to stop the Ichabods offensive efforts, but with 28 minutes left in the first half a corner kick by Washburn’s junior midfielder Tera Lynch connected with Senior Forward Olivia Grasso, giving the Bods a 1-0 lead. It was only after Washburn’s goal that UCO started to up the tempo, attacking with intensity. With 24 minutes left in the half, UCO took advantage of a miscommunication in the Bods defense and equalized the score. WU was quick to answer with an outstanding solo run by Lynch, who drib-
bled by her defender and scored from 15 yards out. After the goal, UCO started pressuring WU’s goal again, forcing freshman goalkeeper Raegan Wells to make some important saves. But with only two minutes left in the half, the defense was broken down and UCO scored the equalizer, making the score 2-2. The second half was an offensive show. Both teams had plenty of opportunities. UCO was in attack mode all half, which conversely opened up counter attacks for the Bods. With six minutes left in the second half WU finally took advantage of one of those counter attacks. Lynch
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