February 5, 2020
Volume 146, Issue 16
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Walmart
Dillions Half gallon of Hiland milk
$3.79
Half gallon of Hiland milk
$3.39
Half gallon of Hiland milk
$2.60
Eggs
NONE
Eggs
$0.79
Eggs
$1.00
Bread
NONE
Bread
$1.00
Bread
$0.88
Oscar Meyer Ham Lunchmeat
$4.49
Oscar Meyer Ham Lunchmeat
$2.99
Oscar Meyer Ham Lunchmeat
$4.98
Bananas (for one)
$0.99
Bananas (for one)
$0.25
Bananas (for one)
$0.20
16.6 oz box of Raisin Bran
$7.09
16.6 oz box of Raisin Bran
$2.79
16.6 oz box of Raisin Bran
$2.48
Rockstar Energy drink (1can)
$2.49
Rockstar Energy drink (1can)
$1.67
Rockstar Energy drink (1can)
$1.17
Maruchan Ramen (one serving)
$1.09
Maruchan Ramen (one serving)
$0.25
Maruchan Ramen (one serving)
$0.20
16 oz jar of Jiff Peanut Butter
$5.69
16 oz jar of Jiff Peanut Butter
$2.49
16 oz jar of Jiff Peanut Butter
$2.22
12 oz jar of Smuckers grape jelly
$3.99
12 oz jar of Smuckers grape jelly
$2.29
12 oz jar of Smuckers grape jelly
$2.34
Chef Boyardee Ravioli (one serving)
$2.19
Chef Boyardee Ravioli (one serving)
$1.00
Chef Boyardee Ravioli (one serving)
$0.98
Chobani Greek Yogurt (single cup)
$2.49
Chobani Greek Yogurt (single cup)
$1.00
Chobani Greek Yogurt (single cup)
$34.40
Total
Total
$20.01
Total
$.088 $19.93
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Buying groceries is no small feat Abbie Barth & Nicholas Solomon Washburn Review
College students have many things in common, such as being weighed down by homework or stressed about their next exam. Another battle that most students face is the grocery list. There are multiple places in Topeka to get groceries, but unfortunately, only one is within walking distance from campus: The Corner Store. In February 2016, the Dillons at 1400 SW Huntoon closed its doors permanently. This left central Topeka, including Washburn, with a food desert. A food desert is an urban area where there is limited access to affordable and/or fresh food stores. The closest grocery store is a Dillons almost two miles away. Students on campus have two primary options: go to the Corner Store, or travel to Fairlawn or Wanamaker.
“When I shop at the corner store it’s not for groceries. If I get anything there its either a drink or a snack. That’s like once every month, if that,” said junior criminal justice major Jake Broadbent, who lives in the Washburn Village. Kaitlyn Rohr, junior international business and Spanish major, finds it frustrating to travel for groceries. “There’s no grocery store that’s within five minutes of Washburn, which is kind of annoying. I go to Dillon’s for groceries and Walmart for things,” said Rohr. Senior economic major Yusuke Ito also shops at Dillons and Walmart, but switched primarily to Walmart due to transportation access. “I go shopping once a week, spending 40-50 bucks,” said Ito. “I often buy frozen foods instead of fresh, because frozen is cheaper, and it lasts longer. This semester I only go to Walmart because of my apartment’s location, but last year
I went to Dillon’s because I had a discount card there. I feel like they have better food than Walmart.” Some students, such as Yue Li, senior painting and drawing major, travel to Lawrence or Kansas City to Asian market stores for specialty items. “If I have time on weekends I go to Lawrence. There is a market called F-Mart with a lot of Asian foods. And then if I had more time I would go to 888 Market in Overland Park,” said Li. “Normally we don’t go that much because it’s kind of far, and I don’t want to spend lots of time driving just to go get some food.” For convenience, Li sometimes shops at the Corner Store, even though it can get pricey. “If I don’t have time to prepare my lunch for tomorrow I just go to the Corner Store…it’s a little expensive. That’s why I usually don’t go and buy unless I have to,” said Li. According to Coordinator of In-
ternational Student Recruitment and Retention Andy Vogel, like the Dillons close to campus, a Malaysian grocery store that many international students shopped at closed down as well. “We [now] see more students go to Kansas City [for specialty Asian ingredients]. Historically, we take them to Kansas City to do shopping at least once a semester,” said Vogel. Transportation can be a struggle whether you are traveling to Kansas City or just across town. Topeka Metro has a partnership with Washburn so that any students with a valid Washburn I.D. can travel on the buses for free. Students often complain about the overpriced goods at the Corner Store, but that is a common outcome of the lack of supply and the high demand on campus. Above are the comparisons of various different grocery stores and their prices, all with the same grocery list.
Chiefs hoist the Lombardi Trophy Wesley Tabor Washburn Review
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2019 fall semester stresses everyone out Savannah Workman Washburn Review
The fall semester of 2019 was a seemingly stressful time for students, professors and advisors. Some might say that the fall of 2019 was the most stressful time of college experiences. This leads to many conclusions and realizations that people had across the board. “Now that I’m remembering this,” said Rose Taylor, junior cello performance major. “My fall semester was actually the best semester I’ve had at Washburn. I moved out of my ex-boyfriend’s house.” Taylor noticed patterns from her previous semesters and realized she to build more structure into her days. Being physically required in places at specific times improves her memory and provides a concrete schedule.
“We all have these dreams of what we want to do when we grow up, but when we get to this stage, it’s like ‘You do it now or else it’s not going to happen,’” said Taylor. “I had an epiphany at the beginning of last semester. I said: ‘This is it. This is what college is. I need to do it if I want to earn a degree.’” While, structure relieves stress; it is also a stress inducer. How much time goes into studying? How much time can be spent being human, eyes away from the textbook? “It was stressful in terms of time management,” said Brie Bradshaw, senior history major. “It was a little bit of a rough transition of getting out of the summer mindset and back into school. Summer, in my head, was still going on until week four.” Continued on page 6
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The Kansas City Chiefs trailed by 10 points with just a little over 7:00 left in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 54. All hope seemed lost. Then, Patrick Mahomes reminded everyone why the Chiefs can never be counted out. Hard Rock Stadium erupted when Mahomes stepped back and launched a 44yard pass to Tyreek Hill – resulting in a monumental shift during a potential game-deciding third down. Four plays later, Travis Kelce caught a 1-yard touchdown pass bringing the game within one possession, 20-17. Hope was restored. “I didn’t despair because Kansas City has made some lightening comebacks before,” said Jeffrey Farrar, a senior computer science major. “The game was going to be very close… Vegas had the odds near 50/50.” Running back Damien Williams found his way into the end zone on a controversial scoring play that went under NFL review. The call stood and Williams was awarded the touchdown on a close play which showed the football crossing the goal line and Williams’ foot touching the out-of-bounds line simultaneously. The Chiefs then led 24-20 with 2:44 remaining. San Francisco was able to bring the ball near midfield before quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was sacked on fourth down resulting in a turnover on downs. It wasn’t long after that Williams broke a 38-yard touchdown run breaking the game open 31-20. Kansas City riddled off 21 unanswered points to cap off the game. “I kept remembering that we are a second half team,” said Chelsie Gilner, a senior integrated studies major. “It has been a long time coming for Chiefs fans.” Sunday night was historical for the franSports Briefs - Issue 16
photo courtesy of Anneleise McEvoy
World champs: Natalie Richard, Kailey Drennon and Anneleise McEvoy pose in front of a Chiefs mural in the Power and Light District in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs will be celebrated with a parade at 11:30 a.m. Wed. Feb. 5 in Downtown KC.
chise as Kansas City became the only team in NFL history to trail by 10 or more points in all postseason match ups and comeback to win them all. Not to mention, it’s the franchise’s first Super Bowl win in 50 years. “Our guys came through when we needed it the most,” said Colby Nelsen, a graduate student in the social work masters program at Washburn. “The whole playoffs have been a roller-coaster ride for the Chiefs but at the start of the season we had one goal – we accomplished that goal.” With the win, Mahomes became the youngest quarterback, at age 24, in NFL history to win Super Bowl MVP. The win brought Head Coach Andy Reid his first Super Bowl title. Reid has coached 21 complete seasons and ranks sixth alltime in head coach wins with 222. Fans can view photos of the celebration and Lombardi Trophy presentation on the official Kansas City Chiefs webpage. The Chiefs Kingdom Champions Parade is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 5 in downtown Kansas City. The parade will begin at 11:30 a.m.
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Too fast too TOOTrious 8:40 a.m. Jan. 28. A report was made from the LLC. The smell of gas was reported.
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Precautionary measures: People in Asia wear masks to prevent the spread of a new viral outbreak. The spread of the coronavirus has many people frightened as it is relatively unknown.
Coronavirus outbreak traps three Washburn students in China Matthew L. Self Washburn Review
The outbreak of the coronavirus in China has left three international Washburn students stuck in China following travel bans and quarantine procedures with no sign of when they will be allowed back to the U.S. “The students had hoped to attend classes this spring but were forced to cancel them as they come from Wuhan,” said Heidi Staerkel, Coordinator of International Activities. “We continue to hope that they and their families remain safe during this time. They’re all degree seeking students at Washburn and should return over the summer or during the fall semester if possible.” For many, this viral outbreak came as a complete surprise as many had not heard of the viral strain
before two weeks ago. According to the CDC website, the virus was first identified in the mid1960s. A total of seven known coronavirus strains exist with new strains being produced when animal strains evolve and cross over into the realm of human pathogens. The CDC officially reported the outbreak of the coronavirus with help from Chinese authorities. Ground zero of the viral outbreak has been narrowed down to Wuhan City, Hubei Province, in China. It is suspected that a seafood market in the city was the original birthplace of the new strain as it is home to a variety of meats from many different animal species. The virus has traveled outside of China since its original discovery, with cases being reported in places like Chicago and
California. A case was reported in Lawrence but it has since been cleared by health officials. Some students at Washburn have been left with concern at these recent findings as well as at the rapid spread of the virus abroad and at home. However, others have faith in the age-old practices of washing hands and staying home when sick to avoid spreading viral strains. “I don’t think the virus will spread too far as long as people wash their hands and take care of themselves,” said Sydney Lowe, a freshman dual majoring in art history and religious studies. “If people take the necessary precautions I think we’ll be okay. I think Washburn is a relatively clean community.” Others opinions were generally the same. “I know we had three students who weren’t able
to come here this year,” said Logan Torkelson, a junior art education major. “I think everybody is taking precautions to stay as healthy as they can right now. The masks definitely help along with washing hands.” Health professionals on campus continue to encourage students to not panic and to continue keeping with traditional flu prevention procedures. “The advice to stay safe from this virus is the same with any influenza outbreak. Use hand sanitizer, wash your hands when you can, stay at home if you’re ill,” said Tiffany McManis, APRN Director of Student Health Services. “We are a much more global society now than we used to be, we have folks here from all around the world which can make the spread of viral epidemics easier.”
Washburn law students take on the competition at the regional level Alyssa Storm Washburn Review
The Washburn University School of Law will be hosting the American Bar Association 2020 Regional Client Counseling Competition Saturday, Feb. 8. During the event, teams of two will take part in a hypothetical interview with a client. The objective is helping law students learn practical skills that they will use when they first interact with a client. Washburn University’s team for the occasion consists of Nick French, a third year law student, and David Braun, a second year law student. French explained that this competition provides students with a real life situation to help them figure out how to get as much information as possible. The judging is based on teamwork: building a rapport with the client. The information received from the client is one factor, but the judges will also be looking for how comfortable competitors make the client feel. “The other team will have the same question and the same fact pattern from the client, and they will do their own session,” said Braun. This will be the first time Braun competes, but French has an advantage with this being his second year of competition.
11:22 a.m. Jan. 28. A report was made from Washburn Tech. A juvenile was in possession of tobacco.
Took off the training wheels 6:35 p.m. Jan. 28. A report was made from SW 17th St and SW Macvicar. A noninjury accident occurred.
Did I do that? 9:31 a.m. Jan. 29. A report was made from Morgan Hall. A student noticed a dent in their car and wanted to make a report.
Swiper no swiping 10:02 a.m. Jan. 29. A report was made from West Hall. An individual reported a broken wiper on a vehicle.
Right place right time...or not? 1:10 p.m. Jan. 29. A report was made from the 2200 BLK of SW Washburn Ave. Criminal damage to property at Washburn Auto was reported.
You gonna call your mom?
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In the zone: Law students David Braun and Nick French practice their client cooperation skills with their coach Dean Shawn Leisinger. This will be the first competition for Braun and the second for French.
“The expectations are going to be pretty similar as far as we know because of the basic interview process,” said French. The only thing the teams get going into the competition will be a small sentence serving as the prompt. “You don’t really know what is going to happen until you walk out of the room after you’ve already finished the competition,” said French. If all goes as well as they hope, the team will win at the regional level, move on to the national level, and finally compete at the international level — the big dream. The skills that the competitors learn at this event will aid them in real world situations. “This helped me out quite a bit last summer when I had an internship in
Wichita,” said French. Associate Dean Shawn Leisinger, who is also Braun and French’s coach, said that this type of event helps develop skills before they enter the workforce. “A lot of our former students are now prosecutors and county attorneys,” said Leisinger. “A lot of them will comment back to me that it was invaluable for them to learn how to interview a witness.” In the world of tech, it is harder for people to have face to face interactions; gaining these skills early on will help them be one step ahead. “The reality is, as generations have come and gone, they have less natural ability and inclination,” said Leisinger. “To actually interview and interface. It is almost more important for law students now to
learn it.” Leisinger understands this competition better than most since he took part in this event when he attended Washburn University in 1997. Now, he has been the coach of the client counselor competition team for 20 years. Teams from North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas will attend and be judged by local attorneys as well as many professionals from around Topeka. “I’m really excited about David being my partner,” said French. “He brings a lot of unique things to the table that supplement some of the things that I’m good at and also helped me overcome some of the things that I”m not good at.”
7:57 p.m. Jan. 29. A report was made from SW 17th St and SW Plass Ave. A traffic stop occurred which resulted in a warrant arrest.
Garage sale 12:13 a.m. Jan. 30. A report was made from Washburn Tech. The burglar alarm at Automotive Tech building was activated.
Trying to get likes? 9:13 a.m. Jan. 30. A report was made from Petro Allied Health Center. The theft of student nursing equipment was reported.
Medical report 4:46 p.m. Jan. 30. A report was made from the LLC. A welfare check was performed.
So far this semester Fire alarms:
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Traffic stops:
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Marijuana calls:
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Suspicious calls:
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Opinion
February 5, 2020
Anna-Marie spills the tea: A call for positivity Anna-Marie Lauppe Washburn Review
Now, I am not a Kansas City Chiefs fan, but to say what happened on Super Bowl Sunday was anything less than legendary is an understatement. The comeback kings had me sweating from the very beginning. The Chiefs have won the Super Bowl again after 50 years and people are feeling pretty good, yet some people aren’t so thrilled about certain aspects of it. Oh yeah, I am talking about that Super Bowl halftime show. First things first, let me say I think both J.Lo and Shakira gave legendary performances, and the backlash these two are facing is unnecessary and intense. Its 2020 people and yet here we are still criticizing women for being proud of their bodies and the skin they are in. Now, I am not personally someone who likes to show a lot of skin, but as someone who isn’t completely comfortable in her body right now, I am happy to see people who actually are. To me it’s inspiring, not insulting. I do understand that people with children felt it was inappropriate for children to watch, but let’s be real, they are the parents, and if they felt it was inappropriate they could simply turn off the TV as no one forced them to watch it. I think in this day in age there are plenty of excuses which can be used to shade peo-
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Spilling tea: Anna-Marie Lauppe is the Editor in Chief of the Kaw Yearbook and a senior psychology major. She writes this column to share her beliefs with the Washburn community.
ple who are confident in their own skin. I just think it is sad that we choose to use them. J.Lo and Shakira went up on that stage, and they were authentically themselves and they were judged for it. I just think as women, and as humans, we can do better than that. There isn’t a single person out there who doesn’t know what judgement feels like. We all know it doesn’t feel good to be judged, but yet we are ever so eager to hit that post button and send our little judgements out into the world hoping someone might just feel the same and we will be validated. To me, seeking validation isn’t a good enough reason to tear down someone for being themselves though. No one needs that negativ-
ity in their life. With all that being said, I did see some other really amazing and empowering things come out of the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Some people were being really supportive of J.Lo and Shakira being the bad ass women they are, and some people even pointed out the fact that no one was complaining when Adam Levine took his shirt off and exposed his gorgeous tattoos to the world during last year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show. I personally believe that just pointing out the double standard hypocrisy of all of this is a great way to show how ridiculous it is to be filling the space with all this negativity. I think we all need to try a little harder to hype each other up rather than tearing
each other down. There is enough negativity in this world without all of us turning on each other. For example, my friend accidentally made a private Snapchat group chat instead of a private Snapchat story, and it has created the most wonderful space of love and support for myself and 17 other people. There are men and women in this group chat that I have never met, but we all support each other, and lift each other up on the DAILY and a space like that is so important in the world we live in today. Today there are plenty of platforms where we can choose to lift each other up, and a lot of times we don’t. Instead we use it as a place to spread judgement, negativity and complaints. I wonder what would happen if we all replaced one negative tweet a day with one positive one. What kind of impact could that make? I don’t have an answer, all I know is we need to be more supportive of each other and our choices, and stop shaming each other for showing too much skin or dancing a certain way. We are young, and probably going to share these social media spaces for awhile, so we might as well make it a positive space to interact in. Plus, life is too short to live in the shade, so spread your light, and create the space you want to be a part of...that’s the tea from me to WU.
Beneath the tag: What are you really being charged for?
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You ever go to the Memorial Union or any cafeteria at any college or university and order a cheeseburger, some fries and a drink one day then return the next day to order the same thing only to find out that you payed two different prices? If you read that and thought to yourself “Hey that’s happened to me” well you’re not alone and it has probably happened to more people, they just haven’t realized it yet. The prices in the union are not adding up to what is being printed on the receipt and the difference varies from time to time. For example, I will go into the union one day and order a cheeseburger, fries and a drink and it will cost me $12.46 but then if I were to go in the next day and order the same thing it will be about $10.06. You could walk in there with a calculator and add up the menu prices and I can tell you personally that it will not add up. Many times they have charged on my receipt a combo meal and STILL get charged for an extra fry and drink even
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Very interesting: Pictured are three receipts from three different orders at the Union Market. Left: $8.81 Middle: $12.46 Right: $14.13.
though I only got the combo. This typically makes me think, “Hmm, maybe I should go back and get my money’s worth?” Sometimes they will just charge me for each individual item, like they do at Five Guys. You can go to McDonalds and spend $9 to $11 on a meal and still get more food than what you get here. When your ordering at the grill station, the amount of fries or tater tots are never consistent, which has nothing to do with price but more to do with personal preference.
However, if you are going to be charged $10 or $12 for a small amount of fries or tater tots, you should get more than one tiny scoop. When you’re walking up to pay for your food they ask you what you ordered and sometimes if you watch them very carefully they will just push buttons without ever lumping them into a combo. Most of the time you might not care because you have hundreds of dinning dollars or Bod Bucks but at the end of the day that money does not last forever and you are going to run out.
Bottom line, if you’re going to order food you should pay for the prices that are advertised on the screens not whatever the person running the register chooses to press, not to say that any of them are doing a bad job we all understand being stressed and having to deal with so many college students that you sometimes forget what your pressing but it still happens in the later hours of the day like around 5 or 6 p.m. The prices should be the same no matter what time you go in and order.
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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.
Doug Stanley prepares for the upcoming indoor track meets which get underway Thursday at Centeral Missouri State. Feb. 4, 1981
“Nameless student” works on projects from resumes in the student newspaper office in the Memoiral Union Graphic Arts Center. Feb. 3, 1989
Wallace Writes About Germany There were 125 students in our group; twenty-one different countries were represented. On our tour we visited Worms, Speyer, and Heidelberg. The cathedrals were beautiful. In Heidelberg they celebrated the annual “Schloss Beheuchtung” (castle illumination) with red flares which made one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen.
WU Card Leftovers Charge Up Students Munching $1800 worth of Washburn University’s cafeteria food has proven to be an impossible task for the average dorm resident, even knowing they won’t get their unspent money back. All residence hall students were issued debit cards at the beginning of the year to spend at the Memorial Union cafeterias, Breakers restaurant and university snack counters.
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Cadet Jim Perterson (left) looks on at Lt. Col. Gary Laster, professor of military science (center) and Cadet Tim Bender commence the ceremony inaugurating Washburn under the KU Army ROTC program. Feb. 7, 1986
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ARTS & LIVING
Dress to express who you are Kodee Christensen
Sophia Frick Sophomore Physics
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Vintage librarian: Mabee librarian Andrea Thimesch describes her style as, “1940s vintage librarian with a nerdy twist.” Thimesch sees her professionalism as an opportunity to express that style.
Thimesch suggests taking time to find your style. “It doesn’t have to happen all at once,” said Thimesch. “You can build it up over time. I didn’t really establish my entire style until my 30s, so you have time. The easiest time to try out a new style is when you change jobs, cities or schools. When you start fresh somewhere like that, you can basically refresh yourself style wise, personality wise, whatever you’d like.” Fashion is a personal thing that we present to a very public audience. Because of this, we are inevitably subject to the judgement of others, good or bad. It’s important to know what fashion means to you. “Fashion is something that I can control in my life,” said Thimesch. “It’s something that even when I have a whole lot of other things going on personally that are out of my control, fashion is something that I can always have my own control about, and it’s something I can use to make myself feel better. Fashion is one of those things that I do for me more than anyone. I use it to kind of build my own confidence. I think in general it’s a way to feel better about yourself. If you feel more like yourself then you feel better about yourself.”
100 Years of
The Flapper era was one of defying social norms. Those referred to as “flappers” were young Western women who wore the trademark short to mid-length intricate sleeveless dresses, often paired with strappy heels and an array of accessories including feathered hair pieces atop heads with bobbed haircuts.
The Great Depression impacted life in the 1930s in more ways than one. Its imprint on fashion meant simplicity in style and fabrics. Dresses were sleek and suits were consistently neutral tones of grey and brown. As society was looking for ways to escape the realities of hardship, fashion similarly began reflecting the classic styles of the movie stars, hence the sleek dresses.
With influencers like Jane Fonda and Molly Ringwald, there is no question as to where the fashion of the 1980s came from. Staples like spandex, big hair and colorful makeup made the decade one of the most memorable ones in the history of fashion. With MTV’s debut in 1981, the fashion industry throughout the rest of the decade pulled inspiration from the bright and bold music celebrities of the time.
Effects on war-time trailed into the 1940s, having an equal but very different effect on fashion. With fabric in high demand for soldiers’ uniforms and various other war-related needs, the fashion industry began working to find creative solutions. In 1946, the bikini debuted as one of those solutions.
As MTV became an established presence in culture in the early 1990’s, the fashion of the decade became largely influenced by music and TV. Notable trends include mood rings, tube tops, windbreakers and bucket hats. Colorful jackets and more casual fashion was influenced by shows such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Full House.
With the shift of music culture toward the rock and roll genre that Elvis brought to the 1950s, the fashion industry made youth their focus. This was the decade of leather jackets and poodles skirts: perfect for dancing. For those uninterested in the “sinful” music many believed Elvis was producing, they made nods to the poodle skirt by wearing dresses of similar cut: hoop midi skirts. Mod fashion was pinnacle in the 1960’s fashion scene. Geometric designs and block colors were the inspiration for the women’s fashion in this time. The short dresses were perfect for pairing with a tall pair of faux leather gogo boots. The men of the 1960’s complimented the block styles with high necked shirt and jacket combinations, often finishing their look with a pair of geometric patterned pants. There were enough flare jeans to go around for everyone in this decade of flower power and peace signs. Inspired by post civil movement and anti-war culture, a large section of society, known as the “hippies,” promoted peace and love through the wearing of bright colors and soft lines in their silhouettes. The psychedelic music of this decade matched the groovy energy of the fashion industry for a perfect storm.
By Kodee Christensen
How would you describe your style?
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College is a time to figure out who you are and who you want to present to the world. Some people do this through their major or hobbies, and many of us do it through what we wear. In conversations with a Washburn student and a Washburn faculty member, the truths of how we express ourselves through fashion were made clear. “I use fashion to express who I want to be,” said Mabee librarian Andrea Thimesch. “I suppose I use what I wear to express my dream image of myself in the future. I’ve kind of always had this image of what I wanted to look like as a professional, so now that I’m here I can actually manifest that in a lot of ways that I wouldn’t be able to do in most of my other jobs when I was younger.” The idea that we dress to reflect who we want to be in the future seems to be reflected amongst faculty and students alike. “I like to remind myself through what I wear that I’m capable of what I’m doing,” said freshman psychology and business major Elijah Adams. “In the category of careers in the arts field, there is a lot of expression, and the clothes I wear help me express myself. You have to remember how to have fun at the end of the day, and fun doesn’t always have to be going out with people or doing outrageous things. It could just be writing or drawing or your style.” Thimesch describes how she’s drawn inspiration from different areas of her life for her own personal style. “I lived in Japan for several years,” said Thimesch, “And doing that influenced a lot of how I see myself as very cute. That sort of culture, the anime things, having the little adorable details is kind of normal overseas and I really like that you can both be cute and an adult and those two ideas don’t have to be exclusive of each other. They can be merged and you can still be a professional.” The two shared their advice for anyone looking to pin down their own style or express themselves through fashion. “A lot of people get scared and think they can’t wear what they want to wear because other people are going to make fun of them,” said Adams, “But that’s on them, not you. If you can feel good about you and what you’re wearing, that’s all that matters. It doesn’t matter if you look good, but chances are if you feel good, you’re going to look good anyway.”
Bods on the block
2001 brought the first ever iPod from Apple and brought a new technological wave to society. The world of fashion followed suit and gave nods to the culture in way of metallic outfits and metal accessories. For the more casual person, items such as low rise jeans and hoodies paired with Converse sneakers were closet must-haves. And of course, we can’t forget gaucho pants and Ugg boots, the epitome of style in this decade. It’s hard to draw a generalization on a decade that ended only a little over a month ago, but many would use words like “athleisure” and “hipster fashion.” With the rising popularity of thrift stores, fashion in 2010 was a mix of recycled pieces and unique looks, focused on expressing the individual. At a time of seeming cultural division in many areas of society, we all found a little bit of both unity and individuality through the fashion of the last decade. So what will be fashion’s fate moving forward? Looking at the past indicates it will be something never before seen mixed with frequent appreciative nods to the fads that brought fashion to where it is today.
“I think it’s more casual and comfy while still trying to look presentable.”
Shelly Davenport Senior Psychology
“I would define mine as classic. Occasionally I’ll do more on trend, but I always incorporate classic pieces like this denim jacket.”
Romeo Reyes Freshman Psychology
“Gothic. But I’d say more like new gothic because I try to do new things with it.”
Rhys Tayrien Senior History and Religious Studies
“Depressed hippie.”
Eliana Pendergrass Freshman Biology
“Whatever I find that’s cute at the thrift store.”
Brookelynn Butcher Freshman Undecided
“My style is either lounging about bum, or grunge hipster. I like to mix things that traditionally don’t go together and I sometimes wear very expressive makeup.”
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Bods on the block By Sambridhi Regmi
Do you like the term WUmester?
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Tokyo
“No, because they just added the word WU in it.”
Poster perfect: Park displayed the poster he made with pictures of some of the places students could see on the Tokyo trip. Park has been to Japan before and is looking forward to bringing a group of students.
Summer study abroad trip to Kodee Christensen Washburn Review
Many students will attest that embarking on a study abroad trip is one of the best decisions you can make for yourself while in college. There are abundant opportunities and options for those interested. One in particular is a faculty-led short-term trip to Japan this summer. “The best way to describe Tokyo is a collection of many neighborhoods,” said Sangyoub Park, who organized the trip and is the faculty lead. “Each has a different flavor, so we will visit different ones. I also want to take students outside of Tokyo. Like a day trip to Yokohama, which is very close to the ocean, so students can see the ocean. I want to take them to the Mountain Takao too.” Park has spent the past six months planning details for the trip and has high hopes for the many excursions on which students will be able to go. The group will be staying at Washburn’s sister school, Chiba University of Commerce. “We study in the morning, and in the afternoon we do hands on activities,” said Park. “Then we go on field trips. For example, before Tokyo was Tokyo, it used to be called Edo, and they changed the name. So we study a little of Tokyo history from the Edo period to today. So we will talk about that in the morning, then visit the Edo-Tokyo museum in the afternoon.” There are many reasons to go on a study abroad trip. Tina Williams, study abroad program coordinator, suggests one incentive is to build more personal and professional skills. “With an increasingly globalized world, studying abroad is now more important than ever,” said Williams. “Study abroad allows students to see the world and travel to new places they would otherwise not have visited. By immersing in another culture, students can develop valuable life skills needed for personal growth, in-
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Past, present, future: The Summer 2020 trip to Tokyo will blend the past, present and future of Tokyo in a series of lectures and excursions. For more information, get in touch with trip faculty lead, Sangyoub Park.
cluding independence and adaptability. These skills can provide added value to students’ personal and professional lives.” Several students have already signed up for the Japan trip. Their motives range from wanting a fun experience, to intrigue in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. “I decided to go on a study abroad to Japan as I felt like it was the right time in my life to really get out and see the world,” said junior history major, Conner Ertel. “Though I’ve traveled from America, it has only been to nearby places. I really wanted to go somewhere that was totally different and unique, and I would be able to learn about and understand a culture very different from my own.” Junior communication and sociology major, D’Mya Valdivia, also shared her aim for going. “I chose to go to Japan because we will be there around the time of the Olympics, and I thought that was like a once in a lifetime chance and really wanted to have that experience,” said
Valdivia. “For my first time being out of the country, it brought me comfort to be going with a group for the first time and going with people I am familiar with.” While the students will be there a couple of months before the Olympics, Park notes that they will be able to reap some of the benefits of the event’s impact on the city. “We get a lot of benefits because of the summer Olympics,” said Park. “Especially in Tokyo, they’re using the term global city standard. So they have to make Tokyo more welcoming for foreigners. There will be more English signs. Also, Japan is a cash society, but they’re trying to change it to more credit cards, so we get a lot of benefits.” As Tokyo becomes a global city, the Washburn students attending the trip will become global citizens. “A global citizen is someone who is aware of and understands the wider world,” said Williams. “Study abroad fosters global citizenship. It promotes global learning and understanding among groups from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Oftentimes, our cultural background has a huge impact on how we react to different situations. By studying abroad, students will meet people with different upbringings, experiences, values, and cultural backgrounds helping them widen their horizon and broaden their mind.” Park recommends students take his class on Japan and East Asia either before or after the trip to obtain an even deeper understanding of the culture. For those interested in the trip, there are several financial aid options. Students can apply to receive WTE funding by engaging in a Washburn Transformational Experience for the trip. Additionally, there are scholarship opportunities including an international education grant. For more information, get in touch with Park or visit Washburn’s study abroad website.
2019 fall semester stresses everyone out
Bradshaw, allowed herself to schedule time for hard subjects, or ones that take extra time. But an overlooked factor that many forget when pressed with deadlines and events, taking the time to focus on what matters: yourself. “From what I’ve seen from the students I have Peer Educated,” said Bradshaw. “Self-care and self-prioritization are the very first things to go out the window. I’ve seen that with professors and students. In my own mental health journey, I’ve had to recognize that for myself.” According to academic advisor, Collin Chase, different factors such as external events, academic mismatch, involvement concerns, economic factors, transition effects and college navigation play a significant role in the semesters of students. “A lot of students at Washburn are trying to do full-time work, full-time studies, and help support their families,” said Case. “They end up taking far too many classes, given their other obligations. The one thing that is considered optional within all of that, is school.” Through Navigate, a data management system, Case is able to view the amount appointments that were made through him, which shows an increase in the amount of people needing academic advising. In the Fall of 2018, 203 students met with Case, compared to Fall of 2019, 332
people. “Generally speaking,” said Case. “I think some of that was more on the our side of things more than the students’ side. But students in the fall semester seem more consistent in the issues that emerge.” Learning how things change is what Ashley Maxwell, professor of anthropology and sociology notices as she discovers what needs to change in her curriculum. Finding a good way of adapting is by student surveys. Maxwell states that her biggest struggle was learning how to separate students who wanted to provide constructive criticism from students not liking their grade. “As professors,” said Maxwell. “We get anxiety and stress if we feel like we’re not doing a good job, or that students aren’t engaged; or they are bored. Classes may not go the way you want it because obviously you’re dealing with different personalities that are coming together.” Nevertheless, across the board, making adjustments, filling time with studies but also taking time for personal growth is a common theme among academics. “I feel like the self-prioritization and the time management almost cancel each other out until you find a rhythm that works for you,” said Bradshaw.
Rachel Klaske Sophomore Finance and International Business
“No, because it sounds jumbled up the word WUsemester.”
Prithvi Raj Kunwar Sophomore Political Science and Business
“Yes, because it sounds unique the way they mixed it with WU.”
Sangya Yogi Freshman Business
“Yes, because it sounds interesting to me as I had never heard such before”
Yue Li Senior Art
“Yes, because it sounds interesting and the idea was nice when they mixed it with WU.”
Nilam Dangi Freshman Business
“No, because it’s a common word just to add up Washburn with Semester, they could have thought of some new words.”
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Unique fantasy film class inspires appreciation She teaches a fantasy literature class that has drawn students to take her Fantasy film class as well. Whether you need another genFrankie Kelley, senior mass meeral education course or an upper dia major, likes that Derrington division course this class may be gives students choices when taking the right fit for you! Meeting only the fantasy classes, either to take it once a week for two and a half as a 100 level and get the general hours in the evening allows extra education credit or as a 300 levfreedom with course scheduling. el and get the upper level credit. Also, the longer meeting time alKelley also likes the passion that lows for the movies to be shown Derrington shows while teaching during a single class session with classes, which led her to take this room for discussion. In total, elevclass. en films will be shown. Of the “Probably my favorite thing eleven shown, one will be picked about fantasy films is she made us by student vote. look at movies in a different way.” Liz Derrington tries to ensure the said Kelley. “Movies I previousfilms she shows in her class are dily would not have thought twice verse by incorporating films from about, I now have a new appreother countries, languages and elciation for. Liz Derrington is by ements of fantasy. This encouragfar one of the es a discussion best professors about fantasy “I really enjoy watching and Washburn has. film and asks if cares deepdiscussing fantasy movies, so She a film fits into ly not only for the criteria of I’m happy that I can do that in a the subject but the genre. She for her students, wants students classroom setting,” said Whitfill. who she wants to apply critito succeed.” cal thinking to “What I’m most excited to do in the Another stufilms instead dent, Cherie class is watch all the films.” of just watchSmith, really ing a film and likes the atmosphere that Derletting it wash over them without rington creates because it’s calm. considering the deeper meanings Even the shyest students end up displayed. feeling comfortable and confident This course has been offered enough to participate in class dissince around 1974 and has been cussions. Smith likes that when passed from professor to profesthey have small group activities sor. Derrington took over about 5 or discussions everyone feels like years ago and the film appreciathey can share ideas about a film. tion course has now branched into “As a class we will spend a short multiple classes that include horror time before or after a film discussfilms, cult films, black films and ing the historical context and sharsuspense films. While she does not ing our opinions.” said Smith. “To teach all the different types it is imconclude, I look forward to comportant to note that if students are ing to class each week, the only not interested in fantasy films they disappointment is that class is once have other options, and professors a week instead of everyday!” to experience film appreciation Jessica Whitfill, senior, German with. Derrington states the goal of and Anthropology major, chose the film appreciation courses are to to take the class because she took ensure students are more thoughtFantasy Lit. with Professor Derful consumers of media and to rington last fall and wanted to take continue to provide content that another class with her. She also students are interested in while enneeded another higher up elective. gaging their critical thinking skills. “I’m excited to do my presentaStudents enjoy Professor Dertion for the class because I get to rington and her teaching methods. Melissa Kern Washburn Review
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Movies for the ages: These five films will be shown during this semester for students to dissect. Derrington helps students to engage with each other during in-class discussions.
explain and discuss my favorite film with my fellow classmates. So far, the class has been fun and the films we’ve watched have been interesting.” said Whitfill. “Overall, I’m enjoying the class and I’m excited to see what the rest of the semester has in store for the class.” Derrington loves that the course structure allows for films to be screened in class so that everyone sees the material, which allows for discussions to be robust and the information to be fresh in students’
minds. The best film Derrington believes she shows students is “Pan’s Labyrinth” by Guillermo Del Toro from 2006. She loves it but it also wrecks her every time. She also enjoys showing “Star Wars: A New Hope” from 1977. “There are always at least a handful of students who have not seen the film, so she enjoys experiencing it again for the first time through their eyes and loves to see the different reactions students have,” said Derrington.
‘Color Out of Space’ presents weird and wild time Nicholas Solomon Washburn Review
One of my favorite movies of the past few years was “Mandy.” Starring Nicolas Cage and directed by “Beyond the Black Rainbow’s” Panos Cosmatos (son of the director George P. Cosmatos, director of the Stallone flicks Cobra and First Blood Part II). Part arthouse and part schlocky throwback horror, “Mandy” was a surrealist cosmic fantasy horror hybrid that reminded me of my love of the aforementioned schlocky B-horror movies of yore. Now, a year or so later comes the second film that fits in that “phantasmagoric” category starring Cage as well, titled “Color Out of Space,” based on an H.P Lovecraft short story. Directed by Richard Stanley, whose last film was released over 20 years ago in 1996, “Color Out of Space” is about the isolated Gardner family- Nathan (Cage), his wife Theresa (Joely Richardson) and their children Lavinia, Benny and Jack (Madeleine Arthur, Brendan Meyer and Julian Hillard.) After a meteor crashes on their front lawn, strange, otherworldly things start occurring that bring the Gardners out of their peaceful life living on a idyllic Alpaca farm (yes, alpaca.) Other than the previously mentioned “Mandy” and Stuart Gordon’s “Re-Animator” and “From Beyond,” there isn’t really anything quite like this film that I’ve watched, and it is great. One of its biggest strengths right off the bat is its distinct visuals. Much
like “Mandy,” color has a huge part in this film, with a reoccurring neon pink hue blending into the wilderness the Gardners live in. The synth-heavy ambient score, done by Colin Stetson, who previously did Ari Aster’s “Hereditary” fits excellently with its accompanying visuals, not to mention the stellar practical effects work and the stomach-churning body-horror aspect. It all mixes together to form a cohesive atmosphere that I just adored. Another thing I enjoyed was the cheesy dialogue. While there is one big flaw with it - Cage’s acting and delivery was either hit or miss, but never consistent. The film however has campy dialogue that feels right at home in a b-horror throwback. Oddly enough, it works with the slowly building tensity the film has. Some films may not stick the landing when it comes to this, so it’s worth noting that the film manages to pull it off, managing to have effective pathos while at the same time having the strange cheese to it. While still having some flaws, “Color Out of Space” is a great movie that exceeded my expectations. It checks all the boxes, it feels like a love letter to some of my favorite films in the horror genre, while still being its own thing. While only seeing a short limited US release as of now, I highly encourage readers to get their hands on this film as soon as it has its eventual widespread release sometime this year. It may not please most horror auphoto courtesy of RLJE films diences, but it hits the spot for the auFrom beyond: While still having its flaws, “Color Out of Space” manages to dience it aims to please, and in general be exactly what it aims to be: throwback B schlock with substance. Pictured is is just a fun time. Nicholas Cage as character Nathan Gardner.
“It all mixes together to form a cohesive atmosphere that I just adored.”
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Opinion: Where are all the Bods at? Lou Collobert Washburn Review
Where are the Bods at? You simply have to look at the basketball game on Thursday night, any soccer game and most any other sport besides football, and the attendance numbers are not great, which leaves many to wonder, “Where are the Bods at?” Take Thursday Jan. 24, 2020, for example, the total attendance for the women’s basketball game was only at 1163 and the men’s basketball game was only 1685, with a large majority being for the Central Oklahoma Bronchos. The next biggest group was the alumni of Washburn. So, why the low turnout? Is this a just a problem at Washburn? The big answer is no. Lower attendance rates at sporting events are an increasing problem across the country. With lower attendance rates, ticket sales are dropping off. Then the snowball starts with lower food sales, lower parking revenues and lower merchandise sales. This has administrators from major local high school venues scrambling to cover the costs.
Why are sporting events losing people in the stands? First of all, the ever-increasing costs of going to a game is outrageous. So are the costs of tickets, parking, concessions, and the merchandise at the venue. According to Sportsfans. org, the average cost for a family of four in 2016 was $503 dollars. With the prices still rising it would be much higher today. Then we break in the social aspect of going to the game. Being with others, crowded in like sardines, the load of drunk guys, as the case usually is, and dealing with what you can’t see from your seat. This is not even touching on the time commitment that going to a game takes. Hours to park, the games getting longer and longer with the same amount of clock time played, and then the hours to leave the game. It is much easier to invite a few friends over and watch the game on your own big screen. But how have many of these problems affected the Ichabod standard? The games are free for enrolled students, and the parking is free for everyone. So, there
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Where are the Bods?: Take a look at the stands and notice how empty they are. This was Saturday’s Jan. 25, 2020 game against the Jets.
are two costs cut down, leaving only concessions and the merchandise available. The concessions and merchandise are not required items like ticket costs and parking costs to attend a game. The games are webcast so most would only watch them on a laptop computer screen. Also with the seats being closer, there is a good chance that you will have a better view at the sporting venue. So, why are the Bods numbers down, and decreasing? One reason is
that younger fans have a fundamental difference in how they entertain themselves. Simply put, nowadays, there are more ways to socialize, have fun and be entertained than ever before. There are video games, movies, streaming services and music. Are Ichabods accustomed to this plethora of entertainment options as well? “I do not attend them due to no time to attend, but I want to start attending and supporting the school,” said senior mass media
major Terry Ralston. The biggest response from students was a lack of time. Is this time due to course work, or the ever-increasing costs of college? “I’ve gone to a couple of sporting events, but I don’t go to a lot, because of work and school and not having the time,” said senior Charlee Bonczkowski. The answer is not entirely clear, but the problem of getting butts into seats at games is one that is only getting worse.
Hannah Willey motivates team Kellen Simoncic Washburn Review
One of Washburn’s new superstar freshman guards is Hannah Willey, one of five freshmen the Bods have on roster. From Abilene, Kansas, she decided to stay in her home state and represent Kansas in a tough MIAA. “I chose Washburn because I liked the family atmosphere and the coaching staff. I also know some girls on the team so, that helped with getting into the swing of things. The facilities are really nice too. The thing I liked most about the program was their style of play, and I felt like I fit in well with the team,” explained Willey. Willey was a very successful high school player, averaging 17.4 points and 5.3 rebounds a game as a senior. She was also a finalist for the class 4A Player of the Year and an All-State selection. She is a member of the Kansas Basketball Coach Association (KBCA) All-Star team, All-NCKL First Team, and earned 4A All-State honorable mention and honors as a junior. Willey led Abilene to three state tournaments. The drive to succeed and make it to the college level has been instilled in Hannah since she was young. Willey’s dad played at Fort Hays state back in the day and coached her growing up. It really helped her game develop. “My biggest role model is my dad because he played basketball in college and he coached me all my life. I really look up to him,” said Willey. Willey grew up watching one of the best players ever, Lebron James, who is her favorite player. “Lebron James is my favorite player because nobody can stop him. I followed him everywhere he’s been ever since I can remember. I like the way he plays and leads on the court. He is the best to ever do it, better than Michael Jordan,” said Willey. Willey is very well liked and respected by all her new teammates and coaches. Her work ethic and enthusiasm is contagious on the court. Willey is constantly encouraging her teammates to be positive.
By Amanda Zoetmulder
Do you go to sporting events at Washburn? Why or why not?
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From 4A to MIAA: Freshman guard Hannah Willey averages one point per game. Willey has played five games since joining the Ichabod roster.
“Hannah is such an encouraging teammate who always has a positive attitude on and off the court. I can always count on Hannah to keep me up and to constantly put a smile on my face. Hannah is truly an inspiration on our team,” said redshirt freshman guard Katie Glatczak. Hannah is known as a supportive teammate and a fierce competitor. Often times, she is the first one to jump up off the bench in excitement for her teammates. She brings a fun and sassy attitude to the court. She continues to grow and develop as a player because of her hard work and dedication. “She’s a very genuine person to be around. I’m glad we get to be teammates this year!” said junior guard Kaylee Stevens. Head Coach Ron McHenry was very enthusiastic about Willey finishing high school. Willey is the type of player McHenry wants in their program. “We started recruiting Hannah because she was a good player and she fit the type of players that we feel can do well in our system. Her teams won. We feel that is important in a player who we bring into our program. One of Hannah’s biggest strengths is her ability to understand the game. She has a great feel for the game of basketball and what it takes to win,” said McHenry. McHenry has large expectations for Hannah’s next four years. He and the staff expect her to be a large part of the future success of the program. Willey is someone Bod fans should keep an eye on.
Nathan Manning Freshman Music
“No. I don’t have a connection with the sports here. I haven’t been here long enough.”
Michael Domme Junior Computer Information Science
“I don’t. I usually work late in the afternoons.”
Tonyce Jackson Sophomore Criminal Justice
Isabelle Luckman Sophomore Music Education
“I go to football games, my friend is on the football team. I like to watch the cheerleaders. I was a cheerleader but I don’t cheer anymore so, I like to watch them.”
“I am in the pep band, so I go to the basketball games regularly. And last semester, I was in the marching band so I went to all the football games as well.”
Shelby Munoz Sophomore Social Work
Tristan Hahn Sophomore Finance
“I go to football games once in a while. I like to go with my dad because it’s a great bonding time. I think the games are really fun to go to and chill and have a good time.”
“Yes, because I am in band. That’s the main reason. Because then I’m going to all the basketball and football games. Those are the ones I would care about the most anyways. So, I get to go to them for free and stuff.”