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Volume 146, Issue 15
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Math lab upgrade boosts student performance Wesley Tabor Washburn Review
Need help with your MA 112 or MA 116 course? The new Mabee Library math lab can help. The math lab opened in mid-August 2019 and is designed to help students with diagnostic testing and individualized tutoring. Traditionally, a student must pass a diagnostic test to enroll in MA 112 and MA 116 – the two courses that are requirements for a variety of degrees. The lab’s comfortable and quiet environment has provided a great study space and enhanced student
Memorial Union hosts human trafficking awareness
and lab staff interaction. “This environment is more relaxing compared to a classroom setting because you can get more one-on-one help,” said Math Lab manager Melissa Mikkelsen. The lab registered nearly 1,200 student check-ins within the first two months of operation – from mid-August to late October 2019. Additionally, the lab has boosted pass rates across all course groups: Remedial, Contemporary Math and College Algebra, according to Associate Dean Matt Arterburn’s official performance report conducted in fall 2019.
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Utilize your resources: Math Lab manager Melissa Mikkelsen says the lab has remained busy since the start of the spring semester. The lab opened in August 2019 and registered about 1,200 check-ins by late October 2019.
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75 years of rememberance
Gamma Phi Omega makes history Alyssa Storm Washburn Review
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According to Force 4 Compassion, a non-profit organization dedicated to the awareness of human trafficking, over three thousand people are kidnapped and sold into sex slavery each day. Most of these defenseless individuals are children. Awareness and action are essential for the lives that are being traded for less than $100. Washburn Union Underground hosts a coffee talk to discuss human trafficking and prevention Jan. 29, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Instructing others on how to go about addressing this problem in the community, the coffee talk will feature shocking statistics, resources for help, and how to stand against this injustice. Becky Bolte, Director of the Memorial Union, hosts this causal event to present information and have an open dialogue about the lives that are affected. Bolte recalls her first experience learning about sex trafficking in college. “People need to pay attention,” said Bolte. “We need to have those controversial discussions. We need to let students know what’s really happening outside of their bubble. These things are happening, and we need to be prepared.” Many think that trafficking doesn’t take place in their town, but it is everywhere. To spread awareness in a factual manner is a goal of those involved in the cause. There is information available for people if they suspect something. It is crucial to report anything suspicious to the authorities. At the coffee talk, students will also be able to watch videos by activist and professor at Washburn University, Sharron Sullivan. She speaks in TEDxTopeka talks called “Consuming Children.” For her entire adult life, Sullivan has been researching and fighting violence toward women and children. Using her influence as an educator is her strength and privilege. Continued on page 2
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A long journey: 1.1 million is the lowest approximation for the amount of people killed at Auschwitz. These train tracks were used to transport prisoners to Auschwitz.
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Every Jan. 27, survivors, ancestors, citizens and world leaders take time to honor the lives lost and those impacted by the Holocaust for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. This year’s remembrance was especially significant as it marked 75 years since the Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated. According to history.com, between 1.1 million to 1.5 million people were tragically lost at Auschwitz. The camp was liberated in 1945 after approximately 2.5 years of operation. This Monday also marked the 15th anniversary of International Holocaust Remembrance Day being adopted by the United Nations. The Auschwitz memorial and museum held a special commemoration with over 200 survivors in attendance. The United Nations is also hosting multiple events and public screening throughout the week in honor of the international remembrance.
The white house released a presidential message stating, “As we come together as one Nation on this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we ask God to grant strength to those who survived the depravity of the Nazi regime and comfort to the families of the victims whose lives were cut short.” The message continued stating, “We ask that the world reflect on this day and seek to ensure that we stand united against intolerance and oppression of people of every race, religion, or ethnicity.” Locally, Belger Crane Yard Studios, in Kansas City, Missouri, currently has an exhibit that features survivors’ personal photos prior to World War II. The photos are projected onto ceramic teapots, cups and various other ceramics. The Rea Stern: In Fugue exhibition will be on display until Feb. 8. Student Media would like to take this moment to honor those impacted by the Holocaust as we acknowledge International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
In memoriam: Camp serial numbers were sewn onto incoming prisoners’ uniforms, but Auschwitz began tattooing serial numbers onto the prisoners to be able to better identify their bodies after they died.
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Gallery: Ichabod men defeat the Newman Jets 80-67
Gamma Phi Omega was inducted as the first Latina-based sorority in the state of Kansas 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. The public ceremony was held in the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. The newly inducted members included Diana Calderon, Dina Razo-Bravo, Lesly Muñoz-Villalobos, Tanya Rodriquez-De La Torre, Yamilex Zemora, Victoria Smith, Abigail McBee, Jeanette Valencia, Melanie Hernandez and Jennifer Dark. In 2017, five women got together with the intent to bring a Latina- based sorority to Washburn University. By 2018, they started recruiting women who wanted to be a part of something greater; they searched for service opportunities to try and get their ideas out to the public. The spring of 2019 was the deadline that the women were given to find a national sorority. The window was starting to close until Christopher Miofsky, the assistant director of student involvement and development, suggested Gamma Phi Omega. By the summer of 2019, Gamma Phi Omega officially decided to expand to Kansas. “This ceremony is absolutely life changing,” said Gamma Phi Omega President Diana Calderon. “It means that we have brought something completely new; it means that a lot of women that are Latina have a new home here at Washburn University. A place to belong.” Keynote speaker Mayor Michelle De La Isla reminded the women to recognize those who helped get the group where they are today. “Remember you stand on the shoulders of your family,” said De La Isla. “These girls should feel a great sense of pride.” Gamma Phi Omega Alumna Jackie Flores gave her testimony at the ceremony. Flores explained how important the four goals of the sorority are: academic excellence, community service, cultural awareness and sisterhood. Continued on page 2 Gallery: Ichabod’s cool the Jets with a 70-53 win
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Bods on the block By Nicholas Solomon
What are your plans for Superbowl Sunday?
Allison Sadler Senior Communications
“For Superbowl Sunday I’m in a volleyball tournament all day, in Kansas City, busting it back right when it gets done, and watching it with my friends in my apartment.”
Donna Brauer Junior Technical Design
Continued: Math lab In past semesters, an average of 58% of students would pass their fundamental math course with a C or better. Under the new system in fall 2019, 73% of students passed their fundamental math course, according to Arterburn’s performance report. The success has come much sooner than Arterburn expected. “The goal was to see a 70% student success rate by the end of spring 2021,” said Arterburn in an email Monday. “To have achieved this already represents an unanticipated level of success.” Flexibility for scheduling and staff friendliness are a few more factors of the lab’s recent success. “We’re open after
5 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays and we’re open on Sunday,” said Mikkelsen. “We see a lot of students utilizing those flexible hours.” Sophomore public administration major Chartell Grissom gave some recognition to Mikkelsen for remaining patient with students when being asked the same question repeatedly. “I went in and the math lab was overflowing with people trying to do diagnostic testing,” said Grissom. “She [Mikkelsen] never got frustrated with anyone and was going around the lab helping students.” Students can find lab hours and additional information for tutoring on the official Washburn University webpage.
“I gotta go to work that day, but after I come home from work, I might go to my sister’s house and watch it if she’s doing anything.”
How about no 8:55 p.m. Jan. 22. A report was made from Lincoln Hall. The odor of marijuana coming from a dorm room was reported.
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Flexible and quiet: The math lab provides flexible hours for students who work and need help outside of standard operating hours. Math Success Coach David Snyder and Lab Manager Melissa Mikkelsen provide individualized help and testing assistance on site.
10:33 a.m. Jan. 23. A report was made from parking lot P at Washburn University. A possible hit and run occurred.
Information only 12:31 p.m. Jan. 23. A report was made from Washburn Tech East. The odor of marijuana turned into a welfare check and the student was provided community service options.
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Women stand together: Gamma Phi Omega sorority is the first Latina-based chapter in Kansas history. The chapter was inducted Jan. 25 in the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center on Washburn’s campus.
Continued: Gamma Phi Omega Our sisterhood is incomparable,” said Flores. The ceremony consisted of the pinning, the presentation of pledge mom and the presentation of the fire and ice rose. “You know it’s only the beginning and we’re hoping for the future. I can’t wait to have 10 billion more public ceremonies,”
said Gamma Phi Omega Vice President Yamilex Zamora. The 10 members of Washburn’s Gamma Phi Omega chapter are grateful for their opportunity to make history. It was an emotional day for them and their families. Vice President Zamora described the event as “pure bliss.”
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Taylor Nickel Junior Forensic Anthropology
“Probably gonna have a couple of friends over, watch the Super Bowl, then I’m watching Masked Singer.”
9:29 a.m. Jan. 21. A report was made from Lincoln. An individual reported a lost access code card.
11:57 a.m. Jan. 22. A report was made from Bennett Computer Center. A laptop was reported stolen.
Corbin Burke Senior Biology/Pre-Med
Jose Campos-Soto Junior Secondary Math Education
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“I’m probably gonna go to a watch party, with some of my friends and some of their family.”
“So my girlfriend and I are planning on going to Louie’s, because they’re having a deal on soup. If that doesn’t work we might go to Power & Light and watch with the crowd there.”
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Know your surroundings: One common myth is that traffickers only target strangers. According to the human trafficking hotline, many trafficking survivors have been trafficked by their spouses, relatives and even parents.
“The goal of the trafficker is always to own that person’s mind, body, and soul,” said Sullivan. “We know that people are incredibly resilient, especially children. I wanted to use that venue to raise awareness.” Selling human beings dehumanizes the individual. It is happening here. This dehumanizing behavior is happening worldwide. “When we commodify human beings,” said Sullivan. “Which we have done many, many times in our past, it comes from a place of inequality. That’s not the world I want to live in.”
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2:35 p.m. Jan. 23. A report was made from Lincoln Hall. An illegal narcotics order investigation was conducted.
Some strong stuff 7:16 p.m. Jan. 23. A report was made from the LLC. Information was reported regarding a narcotics odor.
Medical report 9:24 p.m. Jan. 23. A report was made to WUPD. A student was threating suicide and a welfare check was conducted.
The first one at the LLC for the semester 7:21 a.m. Jan. 24. The fire/ smoke alarm was set off at the LLC.
Please use your inside voice 9:01 a.m. Jan. 24. A report was made from Washburn Tech East. A request was made by school staff to have a disruptive student leave campus.
When will you learn 12:00 a.m. Jan. 25. A report was made from SW 17th St. and SW Wayne Ave. A traffic stop was performed, the driver was arrested for driving without a license and is a habitual violator.
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Opinion
January 29, 2020
Anna-Marie spills the tea: Why the Bowtie Fair is important Anna-Marie Lauppe Washburn Review
It’s about that time of the semester again where Washburn University freshmen descend upon Washburn A&B for the magic that is the Bowtie Fair. In this magical place they will find student organizations aplenty, academic opportunities galore, and even a few on-campus jobs. It really is a joyous and fantastic time of year. Okay in all seriousness, I know no one is THAT excited about the Bowtie Fair, but in all actuality, maybe we should be (bare with me on this.) Bowtie is the one place that brings almost all on campus activities and organizations straight to us. Not to mention it also brings student resources, academic advancement opportunities and it could even help searching students find a job. These are amazing opportunities Washburn dishes out, and if we aren’t going to the Bowtie Fair or if we are going, and just rushing through it (no shame I did it too) then we aren’t getting anything more out of it then maybe a couple of signatures and some extra credit. Joining organizations which foster one’s personal and/or academic growth is such an important part of the college experience. Campus organizations help to foster social interaction, personal growth and strong networking. All three of these things are very important if one is looking to get the most out of their college experience, and Bowtie provides them all.
Whether one wants to get involved in Greek Life, or if community service is their jam or if all someone really wants to do is play Dungeons and Dragons, the Bowtie will have something there for them. Another cool thing that Bowtie offers is connections to job opportunities. Some students are eligible for state or federal work studies, and there will be booths that may offer opportunities for students to use those funds to work on campus. Bowtie also features other on-campus jobs that you can get, regardless of qualifying for a work study. Campus jobs are a great option for students because on campus they know as a student we aren’t exactly available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They know sometimes we have an hour between classes here and a morning free there, and they will work with that. They recognize that as a student you can’t (or at least shouldn’t) be putting in a 40 hour work week on top of being a full time student. For a job on campus during the semester, one can only work a maximum 20 hours a week. This is to help students balance work and school without burning them out. The Bowtie can help connect students who want them with these jobs because at Washburn they understand its ‘Non Nobis Solum’ (not for ourselves alone.) So maybe we should be more excited about the Bowtie Fair and all the opportunities it brings us. After all, most of us have to go and take
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Crispy fries, chicken tenders, burgers, hot dogs and pizza rolls without any oil? This is the promise of the air fryer, a weird shaped device that sits on counter tops. We have all seen kitchen fads come and go, and some have stayed longer than others. I remember in the early 2000s when bread machines were the hot gift. In 2020, most of those bread machines are in our landfills. Is the air fryer a fad or are we entering a new age of cooking? I hope air fryers stay on our kitchen counters. These little fryers are essentially convection ovens with an air blower – an extremely hot air blower.
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that selfie and get those signatures anyway, so we may as well get something out of it. Let’s face it, college shouldn’t just be a place where one spends some of their time over the course of four or more years. College should be where one has the potential to grow up, become independent, find oneself, develop one’s world view and gain friends and allies for life. Going to the Bowtie Fair could be the first step in the journey through college life. We as students just have to take the first step…and that’s the tea from me to WU.
To air fry or not to air fry Lou Collobert
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The two biggest advantages to owning an air fryer are the recuced amount of cooking time and the reduced amount of oils and fats in the food. There are multiple health benefits, but let’s be honest, it all comes down to taste. Food that has been prepared in air fryer tastes better than when it’s oven-baked, and let’s not even talk about deep fat fried food. You can tell the difference. There are several types of air fryer manufacturers out there. Instructions for cooking times vary, sometimes wildly. I recommend doing an internet research before making a purchase of an air fryer. When you bring home your new air fryer remember not to overfill the basket as it leads to poor air flow around the food, and unevenly cooked food.
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12 oz Rib-eye Steak (around 1in thick) Salt and Pepper to taste 2 tablespoons of butter (optional)
-If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat your air fryer. -Set the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. -Season your steak with salt and pepper on each side. -Place the steak in your air fryer basket. Do not overlap the steaks if you are cooking more than one. Set the time to 12 minutes and flip the steak at 6. Serve with vegetables or mashed potatoes. This should give you a steak that is medium rare.
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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.
Dr. Karl Menninger signs copies of the book edited by Virginia Pruitt and Howard Faulkner, which highlights his letters. January 20, 1989
Bob Dole R-Ka., Washburn alum, and Kansas Gov. Mike Hayden, together earlier this past year, came together again Jan. 6 at Washburn White Concert Hall to announce their support for WU affiliation with the state regents system. January 20, 1989
Off the street They found him in a heap of ragged clothes and broken brandy bottles. A damp, smelly shirt clung to the helplessly emaciated man as he squinted and moved a trembling hand to shield his face from the sun. This would be his last day at home under the Kansas Avenue bridge. In 1959 this man was saved from a certain death in the streets. He was sheltered by a relatively new organization of individuals -- individuals concerned about the homeless and destitute of Topeka. Excerpt from January 20,1989
Martin wants vets to know their benefits Pete Martin, newly hired veterans’ adviser/ admissions counselor, plans to get to know every veteran at Washburn and let them know what educational benefits are available under the GI bill. “I would like to know the veterans. It’s difficult to know that many, but it can be done with effort if they take the time to come in and see me. I probably know 50 to 100 of them already in just two weeks,” Martin said. Excerpt from January 31,1979
A Washburn Ichabod round-baller takes a quick in during a game at the Kansas Expocentre. January 20, 1989
Wonjae Lee pushes boundaries of design the right fit.” In his classes, Lee tries to create an atmosphere of openness and creativity. “I want to create works that reflect my teaching philosophy and techniques,” said Lee. “So I’m constantly working on my own work and exhibitions.” One of Lee’s current projects is creating promotional material and designing medals for the first Korean and American Adaptive Sports Festival in Kansas City, which is a special olympics and paralympics event happening this summer.
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Assistant professor of graphic design Wonjae Lee arrived at Washburn University in 2017 and brought his expertise and knack for artistic revelation with him. “I studied electrical engineering [at University of Iowa] until I changed my major to art, specifically in design,” said Lee. “Now, I am doing both and it’s fantastic to be good at both. During my childhood, I liked making stuff. Back then, we had to choose one over another. But I was fortunate to study multiple disciplines while I was in college.” Lee’s upbringing in Asian culture influenced his ability to pursue art in higher education. While his engineering pursuits were not his first choice, he has found a way to blend the two studies into a unique form of art. “Every semester, I need to update myself on something. Either a more developed concept and theories or design techniques and technologies,” said Lee. This drive to stay up to date on the latest advancements in art and technology has impacted Lee’s students in his classes to also stay updated. “Photoshop is always changing, but Wonjae tries to keep us up to date,” said senior graphic design major Morgan Roberts. “He
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Reflective art: Wonjae Lee looks at this etched and LED lightenabled mirror which he etched with a laser cutter. Lee has a passion for combining his knowledge of engineering with his artistic abilities.
focuses a lot on the principles of graphic design. He’s very process oriented, which I think is very helpful in graphic design.” Lee’s arrival at Washburn meant the advancement of art at the university in new ways, specifically his ability to merge different subjects with traditional art. “It was an opportunity, because graphic design as a field was moving to-
wards that cross discipline area,” said Lee. “There was a huge opportunity for me to start teaching these courses and teaching at this college. When they [Washburn] hired me, they were open to my suggestions and they already knew my experience. Most of the faculty, they wanted to have this type of learning curriculum in the art department, so it was just
“This is very historical because it is the first time we’re doing this event in America,” said Lee. “These teams will go on to Korea for the Korean paralympics. It’s a huge deal right now.” As a word of advice, Lee encourages his students to be open to trying new things and stepping outside of their comfort zones. He says that each experience can add to their ability to create art. “It’s not just about making art,” said Lee. “It’s about everything. Students need to be reading books, experiencing different things. They should challenge themselves to gain another skill set like sports or other areas of studies. Be an open person and be open minded, because there are a lot of critiques.”
Bods on the block By Kodee Christensen
Are you stressed after the first week of classes?
Haley Hughes Junior Elementary math education
“I’m feeling pretty stressed because I have a lot of homework. It wasn’t like that last semester but I’m sure it’ll get better.”
Heather Jordan Freshman Pre-Medicine
“On a scale of one to ten... it’s a twelve.”
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Tools of the trade: Photoshop Imaging students watch as assistant professor Wonjae Lee demonstrates different photoshopping tools and techniques. Lee explained how it’s important to try more than one method.
Graphic design provides challenge Kodee Christensen Washburn Review
The bachelor of fine arts degree program is designed for people who want to pursue art in many mediums, one of which is graphic design. The program includes all of the general education requirements that every major faces, along with long hours, faculty-critiqued projects and a focus on career marketability. “People usually imagine an artifact, a tangible object they can hold, but graphic design is not about making things look pretty,” said assistant professor of graphic design Wonjae Lee. “Graphic design is organization and presentation of information or even a concept developed through a creative process for a particular function.” This process of conception and organization is taught from the lowest level courses to the upper level classes making up the graphic design major. “Learning techniques is easy, but the freshmen and sophomores haven’t learned this terminology yet,” said Lee, “So I push them to use those terms and make sure they can explain
things to clients or other people by using the graphic design terminology.” Senior graphic design major Morgan Roberts remembers her time in the freshman classes and has since gained more specific knowledge and experience in the field. “With the art department, you have to get an internship sometime during your degree seeking time,” said Roberts, “and I did mine last spring with the hockey team in town, which is where I learned I want to do sports graphics.” Like Roberts, many graphic designers go on to create promotional material and manage social media for clients. Beyond this, a graphic design degree can allow people to find jobs as programmers, entrepreneurs, web designers and more. Obtaining a degree of this value comes at no less difficulty than any other major. “Art classes are almost four hours long,” said Roberts. “They’re long classes. Freshman year, people would tell me I had a 4.0 because I’m an art major and art is easy. But in reality, I
was sitting in the art building all day working on my stuff.” Assistant professor Lee spoke on how important it is for graphic design students and professionals to learn and engage in the business and customer service side of things. “The user experience study is a hot topic,” said Lee. “Even in developing a software, we’re always concerned about the general public. Previously, if you were the one operating the software or the machine, that was it. There was no real interaction between the designer and the consumer, and now it’s different.” If you’re interested in a graphic design degree or are already on your way to obtaining one, heed this advice from Roberts. “My usual day, when art focused, I’ll be at school from nine in the morning to four in the afternoon, then I go to work for an hour,” said Roberts. “I’m also the mac lab monitor from seven to ten. It’s a lot of time management and making it all work. Asking a senior what classes to take and what order to take them in is phenomenally helpful.”
Katelyn Terbovich Junior Music and Philosophy
“Not too stressed. “I’m a little worried about mid-semester but I’m going to be proactive.”
Kenya Oi Sophomore Communication
“I’m a returning international student. Getting my student pin and registering for classes has been difficult – that has made me stressed.”
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History reflected in art: Create/uplift has been involved with many artistic endeavors in Topeka, including the Brown v. Board mural. Projects like these help to make our city more vibrant and beautiful.
Artists connect Topeka
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The premier art organization of Topeka, ArtsConnect, will be launching a new website with the help of a local graphic design group known as CULT in March where it will now feature a variety of options that help to demonstrate how our city is growing as an artistically inclined community. The new updates will greatly improve the current website which functions more as a blog and social media page at the moment. The new website has been described as brand new from the ground up as it will feature art related events from around Topeka, display the work of local artists and provide ArtsConnect with greater legitimacy. The updates are the work of create/ uplift, better known as CULT, which was founded in 2013 and is best described as a creative agency that helps brands expand and engage their audience through content creation. They focus on helping businesses navigate through every facet of marketing, from concept to analysis. CULT has been in partnership with ArtsConnect since 2016 and has been helping the organization grow and connect with the arts community in Topeka. They’ve worked together in the past on such projects as Arty Party, Arty Awards, the 130 foot Brown v. Board Mural and more. “At the end of last year, the ArtsConnect committee voted to rebuild the entire site,” said Tobias Harvey, a founder of CULT. “We’ve been working on the updates for a cou-
ple months now and have seen great progress. It’ll be a new home for everything arts related in Topeka.” CULT got its start helping musicians in the Topeka area. They later branched out to helping artists in other areas such as theatre, paintings, murals and performances. Their organization aims to give a boost to local artists due to the benefits it can provide to the city. “I want to see more advancement between the city and the music community and bridge that gap,” said Harvey. “We’ve been putting together some data as to how an active music community contributes to the city. We’ve looked at Lawrence and Kansas City which have active music every night and are trying to bring that here.” Nowadays, CULT covers music shows and album releases that primarily benefit people from Wichita and Kansas City. If an artist releases a music video, they write an article on it. Their team built one of the first websites where artists could review music amongst their peers and now help other organizations such as ArtsConnect with their projects. “The update will be a lot more appealing visually and definitely satisfying people who are already familiar with ArtsConnect and will definitely attract newer people who are not,” said Marcello Gonzalez, a photographer/videographer for CULT. “ArtsConnect has done a lot in the last two years and it’s time to give their website a much needed facelift with updated photos and graphics.”
Other local organizations that have benefitted from CULT’s work include the recently opened Iron Rail Brewery, Topeka Performing Arts Center, the Cyrus Hotel, Jayhawk Theatre and even Washburn University. Some of the services that the organization provided to these local businesses include web design, social media, web development, photography, videography and graphic design. “I enjoy the final results of our projects that get people excited and showcase what Topeka has to offer,” said Gonzalez. “Whether it’s the music scene or the amazing local businesses we have with my photography or videography. I love when people say ‘wow that’s in Topeka I had no idea’.” ArtsConnect, which has also recently moved to a new building in NOTO, handles many art-related events in Topeka including the First Friday Artwalk, grant writing workshops and more. ArtsConnect looks to have a stronger presence in Topeka and give local artists the spotlight with their move as well as their upcoming new website. For more information on create/ uplift, feel free to visit their website atcreateuplift.com to see more of the content they produce and the other organizations they benefit in the Topeka area. They’re always looking for new projects in the Topeka area and provide information on everything being developed by the beating heart of our city’s artistic community.
Dani McEathron Junior Vocal music education
“I went to Reno, Nevada, and hiked around Lake Tahoe.”
Graham Gibson Freshman Biochemistry
“I spent quite a bit of time with friends. I also went to Atlanta, Georgia, for a Christian college student conference.”
Gomez’s new album shines a light Erica Faulkinbury Washburn Review
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Selena Gomez’s third solo album “Rare,” released Jan. 10, 2020, shines with the strength she gained after some of the most trying and painful years of her life. Oct. 23, 2019, Gomez gave fans a taste of what to expect off her latest album when she released the single and music video, “Lose You to Love Me,” which was a gut-wrenching ballad about her tumultuous relationship with fellow pop artist Justin Bieber. It topped the charts on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Gomez’s first number one single in the U.S. The next day, Gomez followed it with the release of the single and music video, “Look at Her Now,” which like many of her songs over the years, gave the message of female strength and empowerment, along with a very catchy melody. On its release, it charted in both the top 20s on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Rolling Stone Top 100. On the day of the album release Gomez also released the music video for the title track, “Rare,” which was a perfect middle ground between her first two singles. The self-love title track gives the album a powerful opening message that carries throughout. The album, though primarily comprised of pop and dance music, also experiments with other genres such as; R&B, electro, funk-pop, reggaeton, alternative pop and electronic music on various tracks. Though right now, the most popular songs are still “Lose You to Love Me” and “Look at Her Now,” with “Rare” following closely behind, other songs on the album could have easily been equally as popular with their powerful messages. The second song on the album, “Dance Again” is a type of self-establishment anthem, that mixes dance with some electronic beats. This song highlights the serious depression that Gomez recently battled, but instead of letting it take root, she took the reins and decided to let happiness rule instead, which [as the lyrics state] let her rebuild confidence. The song “Fun” has an upbeat melody that easily gets stuck in a person’s head to where they begin to hum it long after it’s over. It’s a great break in the heavy subject matter some of the other songs address. Gomez speaks of a person that she thinks looks very attractive, but she knows that the romance will be a fleeting one which leads her to
Isabelle Luckman Sophomore Music education
“I chilled with family and saw a few friends.”
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Finding herself again: In her latest album, ‘Rare,’ Gomez inspires with her songs of self discovery and empowerment. She not only proves what an amazing singer she is but also an inspirational role model for younger generations to look to.
believe it will be light and ultimately fun. “Cut You Off” is the second to last song on the album and is raw and beautiful. Gomez talks about dealing with mental abuse from someone you love and have spent a lot of time with. She said she had to get drunk in order to face the fact that that person wasn’t healthy for her and how she had to leave that person to move on and regain a sense of self. Gomez has not been shy in telling multiple outlets that the album is in fact her diary over the last couple of years. She has also admitted that it is the most honest music she’s ever made, which for her fans, makes it even more special. The main themes are of love, loss and dating, which fans could pinpoint within the first few lines of the singles she released. Though the themes revolve around those very painful [at times] themes, Gomez has shown her growth over the years with the main messages that shine through, which are those about self-love, acceptance and empowerment.
Molly Donovan Freshman Early childhood
“I visited my dad in Denver, Colorado.”
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January 29, 2020
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Musically talented: Noonan is one part of an almost entirely new theater department at Washburn. Noonan received her degree in music education from South Dakota State University, and went to grad school at the University of Kansas.
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Julie Noonan has been a professor of the Washburn University theatre department for the last three years, and in these three years of being here, she has had some very positive things to say about Washburn. “My overall impressions of Washburn are that there are so many opportunities,” said Noonan. “To network in plays, work in musicals, and express the themes of what these plays and musicals truly mean.” After getting her degree in music education from South Dakota State University, Noonan taught music at an elementary school from grades one through eight in Rochester, Minn. She then went to grad school at the University of Kansas to study musical theatre history. After that Noonan became an instructor at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kan., for eight years, where
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Developing character: Julie Noonan makes a positive difference in the theater department. She has helped students relax and perform at their best.
projects positivity she then saw that there was an opening here at Washburn, where she has discovered new opportunities. Sharon Sullivan, Chair of the theatre department here at Washburn, knows that the theatre department was in a rebuilding phase where Noonan has made a positive difference. “We had four faculty members retire in three years so we kind of got to create a new department. Now the whole department works collaboratively and she is a perfect fit,” said Sullivan. “She is quite remarkable with many diverse experiences and skills. She can do everything.” Sullivan had other positive things to say about Noonan. “What I’ve always loved about her is that she stays calm,” said Sullivan. “Students that audition for plays can get stressed out about their upcoming audition or upcoming play, whether
that comes to memorizing lines, or remembering where to go on scene, and much more.” Students have enjoyed her teaching style and her classes such as junior mass media major Victor Ramirez. “She wanted you to find the best action for your character,” said Ramirez. “What I enjoyed most about Acting 1 was the prework before your scene. . . it helped develop your character.” Ramirez also mentioned that acting can be nerve-racking at times, but Noonan was always helping students find solutions to those struggles. “What I always enjoyed about the course was the welcoming, warm environment she wanted to create with the class. As novice actors the nerves were at an ultimate high. We began the course by meeting everyone in the class and getting to connect with them. A lot of the in-class work was with multiple partners in order to better build trust and comfort,” said Ramirez.
‘The Lighthouse’ presents mixed bag Nicholas Solomon Washburn Review
“The Lighthouse” is, without a doubt, one of the strangest films I have seen in a while. Featuring the magnificently bearded lighthouse keeper Thomas Wake (Willem Dafoe) going into verbal death matches with fellow lighthouse keeper Ephraim Winslow (Robert Pattinson), the Edgar Allan Poe-esque story is sure to be loved by audiences it’s geared toward. Directed by Robert Eggers (“The Witch”), the plot is simple; taking place in the latter half of the 19th century, Winslow travels to an island off the coast of New England to be stationed at the island’s lighthouse for 4 weeks. Winslow is paired with Wake, an older, sardonic gentleman with off-putting habits, such as farting or chattering constantly. Strange events start occurring on the island and the two gradually lose their sanity. The best thing about this film is the dialogue and the acting. Willem Dafoe fits perfectly as a crotchety sea dog, chewing every scene that he appears. As did 2018’s “High Life,” “The Lighthouse” proves that Robert Pattinson is an excellent actor. The audience can feel Pattinson’s increasing annoyance toward Dafoe’s character –
until he snaps. The dialogue brings tons of humor in what seems to be a serious film on the surface. The duo’s verbal spars range from long tangents insulting Wake’s Lobster cooking with Wake being sincerely hurt and yelling at Winslow bestowing a sailor’s curse on him, to Winslow railing on Wake because he smells. The interactions are comparable to Quentin Tarantino or David Lynch’s dialogue work, creating a solid selling point of the film. The dialogue lets you bathe in its atmosphere with several stylized features, such as the letter-boxed aspect ratio and black and white visuals. The story is thin and non-traditional narrative wise. It’s centered around a man slowly going insane alongside the audience with a few strange mythical undertones. The run time drags with this film – reflecting Winslow’s perception of time he has spent on the island with Wake. This film is tough to recommend to general audiences who want a run-of-the-mill, triedand-true film experience. While fans of “The VVitch” will like it, I think it may bore the average moviegoer. I liked it because of its style, atmosphere and dialogue; however, one could rail on it for being too slow and dull.
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A sea shanty: While certainly not for everyone, ‘The Lighthouse’ is a great swan song to 2019’s year of movies. Pictured are protagonists Wake and Winslow, portrayed by Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson.
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Bods on the block By Kellen Simoncic
Are the Chiefs going to win the Super Bowl and why?
Logan Ayers Freshman Kinesiology
“Yes, because they have a explosive offense and it’s been 50 years since the Chiefs have been in the Super Bowl.”
Averie Brown Freshman Undecided
“Yes, because we have the best quarterback in the league and we play well together.”
Reshon Moore Freshman Political Science
“No, because San Francisco’s run game is too good and I am a Dallas Cowboys fan, so I don’t want to see Kansas City win.”
Sydney Foster Freshman Kinesiology
“I think we will win by a lot cause we have a lot of confidence right now.”
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Ichabod men defeat the Newman Jets 80-67 Lou Collobert Washburn Review
The Washburn Ichabods took on and conquered the Newman Jets Saturday, Jan. 25 in Lee Arena. It was reminiscent of a competitive rivalry game that ended with an 80-67 win. The Ichabods ran away with it in the second half – putting up 24 points in less than 10 minutes. The victory is the third straight win over the Newman Jets. The Ichabods came out strong against the Jets, jumping ahead 9-0 following tip-off. They hit three out of four baskets and forced three Jets turnovers. They displayed a defense that shut down the jets for the first 3:14 of the game. The Jets fought back after the quick start by The Ichabods tying up the score with only 1:10 left in the half. However, Junior guard Drew Maschoff ruined the Jets tie with a twopoint jump shot with only 29 seconds left in the first half – making the score 3432. Coach Ballard comment-
ed on the score at half-time with specific ideas for what the team needed improve on in the second half. “We need to run a better offense and clean up our decision making. We’re challenging our guys to come out with more energy,” said Ballard. The Ichabods came out of the locker room with that energy Ballard was seeking as they kept a lead throughout the second half. The Jets brought the Ichabod lead to only one point three different times. Then, with a mid-half run, the Ichabods advanced their lead 71-55. The highest Ichabod was 18 points with a bit less than 4:00 of play. However, the Jets rallied at the end to score the last five points of the game, which brought us to the final score of 80-67 Ichabods. Junior guard Tyler Geiman had a team high of 19 points scored, with 13 coming from the second half. Geiman led the three other Ichabod players in the double-digit scores. Sophomore guard Ja-
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Through a field: Sophomore guard Jalen Lewis runs through a court full of jets on his way to the basket. Lewis scored 17 points in Saturday’s game against the Jets.
len Lewis had 17 points, sophomore forward Jonny Clausing had 12 points, and junior guard Drew Maschoff finished with 11. The Ichabods nailed all 15 shots from the freethrow line in the second half. Five out of eight shots in the first half gave the Ichabods an 87 percent shot rate from the free-throw line. The Ichabods out-rebounded the Jets 34-27, with Junior forward Jace Williams putting up a team high seven rebounds.
“We needed to limit our turnovers,” said junior guard Tyler Geiman. Ballard was adamant regarding the Ichabods’ schedule, the team’s dedication and how hard they work. “We have the 25th toughest schedule in the country out of 311 Division teams,” said Ballard. “That’s top 10% in the country. I feel like we’ve been battle-tested with as good of a schedule as anybody in the country. These guys are fighting to get better.”
Womens defense holds off the Newman Jets Kellen Simoncic Washburn Review
The 9-8 Washburn Ichabods women’s basketball team faced off Saturday afternoon against the conference opponent Newman Jets. The women came in looking for their second straight win. Coming in off of a comeback victory against Central Oklahoma the Bods were feeling good going into the match up on Saturday. Newman came in with a record of 9-11 and 4-7 in the MIAA. The Ichabods came in with a 4-5 record in the MIAA looking to make it to .500 in conference play. Washburn struggled out of the gate adjusting to the zone by the Jets defense, but found hope on the defensive end and brought that to the offensive end. The defensive play was the key to getting the bods going. The Ichabods started fast defensively and never looked back. Leading the way for the Bods in scoring was senior guard Shelbe Piggie with 18 points and junior guard Hunter Bentley with 15 points. The Bods also dished out 20 assists, led by Alexis McAfee’s 8 points. The Ichabods also won the fast breaks margin by 15 points (17-2). In the first quarter the
Jets kept it tight with a couple lead changes, there was plenty of great defense on display by both teams early. Washburn struggled at the start on offense due to seeing one of their first zone defenses all year, but leaned on its upperclassmen to get them going. Throughout the second quarter the Bods defense forced multiple steals and stops led by junior guard Hunter Bentley with three steals in the half. The Ichabods got out on the fast break and got easy points in transition, leading 35-26 at half. Both teams were slow coming out of the half, not scoring the first points till the seven minute mark in the third. The Bods then caught fire going on a 7-0 run led by senior guard Mia Castaneda forcing the Jets to take a timeout. After the stop in play the Jets brought it back within 10 by getting hot from beyond the arc hitting three 3s, finishing the third 51-42 Bods. Senior guard Shelbe Piggie led the way in the fourth scoring 8 straight and bringing the energy on the defensive end. Piggie and the Ichabod’s defense became too much for Newman, with Washburn pulling away winning 70-53. Head Coach Ron
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Shoot for the stars: Junior guard Hunter Bentley takes a shot from the paint during Saturday’s game vs the Newman Jets. Hunter went on to score 15 points in the game giving her 234 points on the season.
McHenry commented on the impressive performance by his team, and how they are looking to improve for the next opponent. “Played well, I mean I know we had some grinded times on the offensive end, but defensively we played with the best effort we’ve had all year. Our effort was there, our game plan was there, our communication and fight was there. We were pretty good in a lot of areas, I won’t sit at home and criticize this one too far. I thought we did what we needed to do,” said McHenry. Senior guard Shelbe Pig-
gie tied her season high scoring 18 points, she caught fire in the fourth and had enormous energy to burst the Ichabods to victory. “Honestly I just try to bring energy every play I can and when I bring that energy, the shots and defense all come together. Running and beating them up the floor contributes to that and we did that today,” said Piggie. The Ichabods move to 10-8 (5-5 MIAA) on the year and will travel to Jefferson City, Mo., Jan. 29 to face the Lincoln Tigers at 5:30 p.m.
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Pass the rock: Senior guard Alexis McAfee looks for an open pass while a Newman Jet is guarding. McAfee would score 6 points and have 1 steal in the game giving her 168 points and 21 steals on the season.