Washburn Review - Feb. 24, 2016 - Issue 19

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February 24, 2016

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Religious freedom advocates hold rally Anna Ciummo

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Passionate Presentations: Schools across Kansas collectively meet at the state Capitol Building to showcase their undergraduate research. Valuable networking opportunities also presented students with skills needed for jobs and higher education.

Students gain network experience Undergraduate Research Day provides student opportunities Katie Wade

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Students from Washburn University and Kansas Board of Regents schools gathered at the fourth annual Undergraduate Research Day to present their various topics of research and findings to the community.

Several fields of research were represented at the Kansas State Capitol on Thursday from psychology to astronomy. The event was an opportunity for students from different Kansas universities to interact with others conducting research in their field as well as an opportunity for them to network with community members through their topics.

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people who are coming around and asking questions,” said Andrew Sanchez, sophomore physical therapy major. “Getting to present with them what you’ve found is pretty cool.”

While most students shared projects that they had been working on over the last year, several students had been working on their research for a hefty portion of their college career.

Molly Walter, who graduated in December 2015 with her degree in psychology from Washburn, said her research has been a project in the making. For the last two and a half years, Walter has studied how language plays a role in stigma and perceptions of mental health.

“I’ve heard people say things like, ‘Oh I’d rather kill

myself than do this…’” Walter said. “The biggest takeaways from this research for me are making sure that we are taking this language seriously and getting people to the resources they need.”

Students at the event had the opportunity to walk around the exhibition and visit with students in different fields and different universities.

Emily Dee, senior at Wichita State University, noted that she loved the setting for this reason. Dee, who has three majors in psychology, sociology and anthropology was excited to meet people from different fields as well as present the research she was excited about.

“I also got to walk around and see what other people are doing and I saw somebody who had done some research

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about drone strikes which is kind of related to mine,” Dee said. “I love being in these kinds of settings because it really gets to interlace my three majors, you know. How does my research relate to part of someone else’s?”

The event also gave students a chance to hone their presentation skills in a formal setting while networking with local members of their fields.

Emily Engler, senior physics major, presented her new research with Brian Thomas, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, on the effects of supernovas. Engler noted that her experience at the Capitol enhanced her confidence in presentation skills. She will be bringing her research back GAIN: continued on page 4

The Rally for Religious Freedom took place at the State Capitol building last Wednesday, where participants gathered to advocate for religious rights of citizens.

Present at this rally were Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, several guest speakers and members of the Alliance Defending Freedom, an organization that advocates for those who fight against the impediment of religious freedoms.

Many of the speakers said they had recently experienced opposition for living according to their beliefs. The rally was held to respect and offer support for citizens, especially business owners, who face legal issues.

Rachel Suarez is a freshman studying radiologic technology, and although she did not speak at the event or suffer opposition because of choices regarding her faith, she attended the rally to support others who have dealt with religious discrimination.

“This rally was just to let the government know that we would like our religious freedom and that we shouldn’t be forced to pay for something that we don’t believe in,” Saurez said.

She went on to explain that many government policies are creating many problems for religious individuals and organizations. For example, the HHS mandate forces religious organizations such as Sisters for Life to provide contraceptives along with their care.

At the rally, Saurez said she got to listen to numerous religious business owners that are getting everything taken away from them because they want to abide by their faith.

RALLY: continued on page 4

February 24th in Washburn A/B. Select winter apparel is on sale!

February 29th: Leap year Make & Take at 11:00 am and Leap Year Movie Night at 7:00 pm in the Lower Level Lounge

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Briefs Shelley Bearman named as grant coordinator

On Feb. 18 Washburn announced that Shelley Bearman was hired as the grant coordinator for sexual assault education and prevention. Bearman, who previously worked in the Kansas Department of Health and Environment as the rape prevention and education coordinator, was hired as a result of a grant that was awarded by the Justice Department Office on Violence Against Women.

Washburn is the only school in Kansas to be awarded one out of the 27 grants offered.

The purpose of the grant is to aid universities in taking a more complete approach to sexual assaults. Washburn will be partnering with the YWCA and the Victim Witness Unit of the Shawnee County.

KTWU show discusses guns policy

KTWU’s next episode of I’ve Got Issues will discuss Kansas’s concealed carry and open carry gun laws and how those laws affect citizens.

The episode will be live and allow viewers to interact with host Janet Thompson Jackson through social media. Viewers can tweet @IGIJanet or email issues@ktwu.org with their comments and questions both during and after the show. The show will feature guests Herman Jones, Shawnee County

Sheriff, and Chris Sorensen, Cortelyou-Rust distinguished professor and teaching scholar in the physics department and adjunct professor in the chemistry department at Kansas State University. Jackson, Jones and Sorensen will discuss registration, legal purchase of firearms and carry laws on college campuses during the show.

The special live show will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18. It will be broadcast on KTWU-HD, Digital Channel 11.1. For more information, please visit ktwu.org.

‘OverpassesForAmerica’ practices their First Amendment rights

Randolph hosts Color Run-type fundraiser

Randolph Elementary School is hosting a Color Run-themed fundraiser for playground equipment and a sound system for their gym.

The event will take place April 16 at Randolph Elementary School. Participants can chose to be a part of either a 5K run or a 3K walk, both starting at 9:30 a.m. The run costs $30 per person. This includes a color packet and t-shirt.

The run will need about 8-16 volunteers to run smoothly.

Volunteers will throw color at participants or distribute water. If interested in volunteering, call Shelley Bearman at (785) 670-2837.

Union, Mulvane to show movies

The Union will be showing the movie “Leap Year” at 9 p.m.

Feb. 29 in Washburn A. “Leap Year,” starring Amy Adams and Matthew Goode, follows the story of Anna Brady (Adams) as she travels to Dublin, Ireland to propose

Photo by Terry Richardson

Rights: ‘OverpassesForAmerica’ rallied on the 6th Street bridge over Interstate 70 near Fairlawn Road. The event took place on Feb. 21. The organization advocates for strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution a small government.

to her boyfriend, Jeremy (Adam Scott). According to an Irish legend, if a man is proposed to on Leap Day, then he must accept. Goode’s character, Declan, is enlisted to help Adams get to Dublin. The screening will include refreshments and prizes. For more information about the event, please contact Becky Bolte at (785) 670-1454 or becky.bolte@washburn.edu.

Mulvane Art Museum is showing the movie “Sweetgrass” at 6 p.m. March 1 in the Mulvane Art Gallery.

The movie is being shown in conjunction with Theodore Waddell’s exhibit, “Hallowed Absurdities.” The movie will detail the lives of modern cowboys who work in Montana’s Absaroka-Beartooth Mountains, specifically while they are leading sheep up the

mountain for summer pasture.

The film discusses similar topics presented in Waddell’s work. For more information, call Delene Van Sickel at (785) 670-124 or email mulvane. info@washburn.edu.

ZTA hosts Think Pink Week

Zeta Tau Alpha will be raising money for breast cancer awareness and education from Feb. 29 to March 3 with a series of fundraisers, collectively called Think Pink Week. On Feb. 29, they will have sundaes at the ZTA house from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Tickets are $3 beforehand, purchasable from ZTA in the Union from 11 a.m. – 1p.m. and $5 at the door. On March 1, ZTA will host a five on five co-ed bas-

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ketball tournament at the Rec from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Teams must be registered by Feb. 29.

Cost of registration is $40 per team. ZTA will serve tacos at the ZTA house from 7p.m. – 9 p.m. on March 2. It is $5 beforehand and $7 at the door.

ZTA’s Think Pink Week will end on March 3 with a fundraiser at both Orange Leaf locations. From noon to 10 p.m., students can show a cashier a Think Pink Week flyer and a portion of the proceeds from the sale will go toward breast cancer awareness and education.

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Alcohol Violations - 6% of paraphernalia.

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Assault - 3% Report taken: Individual taken to DOC by Burglary (Vehicle) - 17% WUPD: Referred to Municipal Court.

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Criminal Damage - 14% Drug Arrests - 9% Harassment - 9% Theft (Auto) - 14% Traffic Accidents - 11% Theft - 17%

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‘All Night at the Rec’ energizes students Amy Reinhardt

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Numerous Washburn students chose to spend their Friday night partaking in the All Night at the Rec festivities at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

Whether playing on a basketball team, making memories in the photo booth or eating pizza while socializing, All Night at the Rec had something to offer for everyone who attended.

This annual event lasted from 11:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. Feb. 19.

All Night at the Rec was cosponsored by the SRWC and Residential Living.

Students arrived and waited outside until the doors opened at 11:30 p.m. Upon entrance they showed their Washburn IDs and proceeded to collect their free event t-shirt.

The calendar of evening events consisted of rock wall climbing, dodgeball/capture the flag, water pong, tie-dying, a photo booth and many others.

Several of these events happened simultaneously throughout the night, which gave students multiple options.

According to John Cummings, associate director of the SRWC, a few events resonated with students more than others. The most popular events of the night were identified as dodgeball/ capture the flag, water pong, tiedying and basketball.

“The goal of All Night at the Rec is to provide an alternative

Photos by Amy Reinhardt

Engaging Activities: On left, Adrianna Hendricks and Indigo Wilson-Schmidt display excitement at the beginning of the event. Emily Smyth (left), Rachel Hoover and Zach McGinty brighten their complimentary white t-shirts during a tie-dying activity.

event for WU students that involves socializing, fun and physical activity,” Cummings said.

The planning for this annual event begins in October with preliminary conversations regarding setting a date. The majority of the organizing and finalizing of details increases during the two-week period leading up to the event.

Cummings said the annual event’s activities are selected based on the student feedback they receive and what has worked and not worked in previous years.

Jack Van Dam, junior political

science major, loves attending this event because of the variety of students present who he can socialize with.

“I joined a dodgeball team and played for three hours,” Van Dam said. “The teams brought people together who normally don’t hang out, which made it extra fun.”

While All Night at the Rec is a way for students to connect and hang out, it also has a separate, underlying goal.

“This event shows students that they can have fun on a Friday night, and partying and alcohol doesn’t have to be a part of it,” Van Dam said.

All Night at the Rec is designed as an alcohol awareness event, but marketed in a more engaging, stimulating fashion to attract student attendance.

“I think it’s a really cool event that they put on that involves great free incentives for college students,” said Kaylee Erickson, junior elementary education major. “It also promotes a healthy lifestyle.”

Van Dam and Erickson are both residential assistants in the Living Learning Center. They were involved in designing the Cash Cab for All Night at the Rec. The Cash Cab provided attendees with the opportunity

to answer questions and win prizes.

Students were required to answer 10 questions correctly in order to select an item from the prize room. Prizes included gift cards, Washburn hats, t-shirts and mugs.

“Overall, I believe the event went well and everything flowed smoothly. There was lots of activity and a good amount of participation,” Cummings said.

Amy Reinhardt, amy. reinhardt@washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.

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Gain: Students explore wide range of topics

to present at Apeiron.

“So it’s kind of like a test run,” Engler said.

However, research topics spanned from areas of science and health to social dynamics in our expanding technological sphere.

Washburn students Jonathan Volz, Sarah Minneman and Dallas Hathaway presented their project “Whispers: Confessions within Anonymity” in which they tracked confessions and ‘venting’ posted on various anonymous social media platforms.

Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol was a unique opportunity to unite schools across Kansas in

their research efforts, according to Kimberly Engber, dean of Wichita State University’s honor college.

“All of the presentations today are on things that have economic and cultural impacts on all campuses,” Engber said.

Amy Reinhardt, Jena Dean, Kenzie McCoy, Derek Richardson, Terry Richardson and Brian Cervantez contributed to this story.

Katie Wade, katie.wade@washburn. edu, is a junior history major.

Rally: Up to 2,000 people gather for religious freedom “We aren’t forcing other religions what they don’t want to do, so we shouldn’t be forced to do what we don’t want to either,” Saurez said.

She also said that it was an encouraging experience; around 1,500-2,000 people attended the rally.

“It was just encouraging to see so many people attending to want to protect their freedoms. I think that will influence the government, hopefully.”

Savannah Nider, a sophomore studying occupational therapy, also believes that everyone should have a choice when it comes to religion.

“I think everybody should have their own freedom,” Nider said. “Everybody should be able to do what they want,

unless it’s against the law.”

For Nider, it’s all about making individual choices.

“I feel like if somebody refuses to participate in something, that’s their choice,” Nider said.

Among others, the Rally for Religious Freedom hosted florist Barronelle Stutzman, a Christian florist sued for her refusal to provide flowers for a same-sex marriage, as well as Jeannie Mancini, president of the March for Life and advocate for life in the womb.

Anna Ciummo, anna.ciummo@washburn.edu, is a freshman English major.

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Wish granted: Students could benefit from a change in the way Pell grants are calculated, if affected by inflation.

Pell grant awards proposed to be permanently linked to tuition inflation Ali Dade

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On Feb. 9, President Obama asked Congress to permanently link Pell grant awards to inflation. He would be connected to one of the United States’ biggest college financial programs long after he left office if Congress were to approve the request.

Pell grants are awarded to low-income college students, and unlike loans, do not need to be paid back. Richard Liedtke, executive director of enrollment management, spoke out about the importance of Pell grants: “A little over one-third of our student body receives Pell grants, so it is very important for our students here at Washburn. For students to be able to have the opportunity to proceed along their educational journey, a Pell grant can be quite important to their ability to achieve and succeed.”

In this proposal, Obama wants to connect the two indefinitely and ensure mandatory funding. This mandatory funding is expected to cost about $33 billion over 10 years. The request is likely to be rejected by Republicans that are in charge of the House and Senate. Instead of accepting the inflation adjustment, they have proposed freezing the maximum amount that can be given to a student in the form of a Pell grant.

Pell grants have been tied to inflation since 2013, but this arrangement is set to expire in 2017.

Kandace Mars, associate director of financial aid said: “Before 2013, essentially what would happen is that an amount would be set for an academic year, and usually that amount would stay at the same level for a few academic years before it would increase. Overall over

the lifetime of that fund it’s continued to increase, but generally when that occurred was less frequent that it is now.”

If congress were to veto this, they would have to continually decide year-by-year how much should be made available to eligible students. Currently the maximum amount a student may receive is $5,815, meaning that, according to a study done by the nonprofit consumer group The Institute for College Access and Success, the maximum amount that can be received covers less than one-third of the in-state cost of attending a public four-year college. This is compared to 1980, where the maximum Pell grant that a student could receive covered about three-fourths of the cost to get a degree at a public college.

Whether the two become permanently linked or not, students who receive Pell grants will be directly affected by this.

“Having the Pell grants linked to inflation, essentially the value of that grant would go up allowing those students to have enough fund that they can use towards their college education as those costs increase,” said Mars. “This puts students who really need those additional supplementary funds at a disadvantage. We try to stay hopeful as financial aid administrators that Congress will remember the importance of higher education and the importance of these funds that help students. It would be a disadvantage if it goes in the direction that the fund isn’t increased, as the cost of education goes up. We could see students having to borrow more loans or look for different resources to help meet those costs.”

Ali Dade, ali.dade@washburn.edu, is a sophomore English major.

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“In Review”A weekly editorial Compromise needed with Kansas taxes As if Kansas’s current budget crisis wasn’t big enough, lawmakers have proposed lowering or even ending the state’s grocery tax completely.

There are two competing plans making their way through committee. House Bill 2444 would place a change in the state’s constitution to lower the state’s grocery tax, currently at 6.5 percent, every year until it reaches zero by 2019. If it passes through legislature, it would go to voters in November.

Another plan, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1612, would lower the tax to only 2.6 percent while ending the income tax exemption on 330,000 businesses. Those exemptions are part of Governor Brownback’s overall tax plan to eliminate income taxes in the state altogether.

The idea of both bills is to lower the already high grocery tax and ease the burden on lower income people. Every state around Kansas has lower or no grocery tax. It is a noble cause.

However, as a state we cannot afford to not have grocery tax in addition to no income tax.

The Topeka Capital Journal reported the ultimate elimination of the tax would mean losing $350 million in revenue.

At a time when we are already facing closure of all public K-12 schools – mandated by the courts if lawmakers can’t fix the problem before July – because of unconstitutional funding the legislature, as well as a $200 million shortfall in

the overall budget while diverting funds from highways and more, can we really afford to be talking about lowering more taxes?

We at the Review understand that it is an election year.

Lawmakers want to look good when campaigning to their constituents this August through November. We also understand the need to ease the tax burden on lower income families, especially for food. But, now is not the time for politics.

If lawmakers really wanted to help lower income families, the legislature should repeal Brownback’s income tax exemptions from 330,000 business and start funding our school system and highways properly. Then we can talk about lowering sales taxes on groceries.

Voters – Washburn students included – should make their voices heard. They should call their legislators. They can visit www.kslegislature.org to find out who their representative is as well as to read the two competing bills. Tell them that they should fix the budget shortfalls and fully fund schools and other important government institutions before pitting ideology against reality.

It is time Kansas’s financial situation was fixed and the budget balanced. In order to do that, compromises – a dirty word in politics – have to be reached.

- The Editorial Staff

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Apple, Trump, Snowden, oh my!

Mark Feuerborn

WASHBURN REVIEW

The past week has seen a standoff between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Apple over the iPhone of the San Bernardino shooters.

A federal magistrate issued a court order for Apple to assist the FBI in disabling the encryption on the San Bernardino shooters’ iPhones, which they refused on grounds that it would set a precedent for customer security override. The order requires that Apple develop a special version of the phone’s operating system, with the security features removed.

“While we believe the FBI’s intentions are good, it would be wrong for the government to force us to build a backdoor into our products,” Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, wrote in a letter to customers.

The FBI claims the software would only be used for the San Bernardino shooter, but the problem is that it obviously won’t be.

Also, if the FBI can bully Apple into releasing customer secrets on the basis of national security, what’s stopping Russia and China from following suit and demand the software for their own oppressive surveillance? America itself is getting dangerously close to Orwellian surveillance.

Microsoft founder Bill Gates also gave a statement siding with the FBI yesterday, making him one of the only tech giants to support them.

“They are not asking for some general thing, they are asking for a particular case,” Gates said.

I’m a PC user, but if Gates is naïve enough to believe the FBI would simply throw this software away after their investigation I might need to switch to Apple.

Donald Trump has also called for a boycott of Apple until they comply, so I hope that gets even more people to side with them just to spite him.

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden revealed the FBI already has a decryption technique called chip-decapping, where a data chip from an iPhone is physically probed. The technique is painstaking, but the alternative gives the FBI software to streamline the process on anyone.

We should bring the San Bernardino shooters to justice, and it’s possible their phones have information that could prevent more attacks. According to Snowden however, the FBI already has a method to decrypt iPhones, which requires physical possession of the device. They’ve got the shooters’ phones, so one has to wonder why the FBI is pushing the issue.

We’ve got to support national security, but also defend our own personal privacy. If a “master key” is developed, it’s all over.

Mark Feuerborn, mark.feuerborn@ washburn.edu, is a sophomore mass

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February 24, 2016

Bronchos edge out Ichabods 60-71 Brenden Williams

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The Washburn men’s basketball team came up short in their second half rally, losing to the University of Central

Oklahoma 60-71. The Ichabods had cut the lead from 18 points to eight in the final minutes of the game, but could not come closer than a three-possession difference.

The Ichabods entered the game hoping to rebound from a loss to Northeastern State

Photo by Brenden Williams

Two-Hand Slam: Jeremy Lickteig slams home a two handed dunk against the Bronchos. It was his only make on three attempts but Washburn’s only dunk of the game.

MIAA Men’s Basketball Records *Records are conference records.

Pittsburg State

11-10 Central Oklahoma

9-11 Fort Hays State

12-8 Nebraska Kearney

13-7 Lincoln

Northwest Missouri

17-3 Missouri Western

7-13 Washburn

10-10 Missouri Southern

13-8 Southwest Baptist

9-11

5-15

Lindenwood

University on Wednesday, Feb 17, after which their record fell to 14-10 (now 1411) overall, and 10-9 (10-10) in the MIAA. The Bronchos entered the game 12-13 (1313) with an 8-11 record in the conference.

Their win over the Ichabods snapped a three-game losing streak.

The game was one-sided from the start;Washburn’s only lead came in the first minute as they were the first to strike.

The Ichabods kept it close for only the first five minutes before Central Oklahoma shot their way to a seven-point lead at 1710, and then a 10-point lead, 20-10, with 14 minutes left in the first. The Ichabods brought the game within four, 20-24, with eight minutes left, but came no closer for the remainder of the game. They quickly fell to an 11-point deficit at halftime.

The lead expanded to 18 for the Bronchos early in the second half as Washburn struggled to score. The Ichabods were down by more than 12 for most of the second half until a small scoring outburst brought them within eight points with a minute and a half left to play. They fouled to regain possession of the ball but still fell behind by 11 as time expired.

The Ichabods struggled to hold onto the ball with a total of 20 turnovers, four courtesy of Javion Blake and three from Robert Christopher. Blake made up for it by leading the Ichabods in scoring with 12 points. He shot two of nine from the field, but found redemption at the free throw line by making seven of his eight attempts from the stripe. Christian Ulsaker and Tyas

*Records are conference records.

Pittsburg State

17-4 Central Oklahoma

10-10

7-13 Northeastern State

Fort Hays State

17-3

7-13 Emporia State

Brenden Williams, brenden.williams@ washburn.edu, is a freshman mass media major

MIAA Women’s Basketball Records

11-9 Central Missouri

Martin were tied for second in scoring with eight points.

Martin shot four of six from the field and Ulsaker made three of eight, but had seven defensive rebounds. Brady Skeens was limited on attempts due to the Bronchos inside defense but made the most of it by hitting two of two. He struggled from the free throw line, only making one of four.

Skeens also had six rebounds, one of which was offensive.

For the Bronchos, guard Seth Heckart had 19 points from five of 10 3-pointers and two layups out of 12 overall shot attempts.

Jacob Strasse also shot well, hitting five of eight for a total of 12 points. Jared Barstow brought in eight rebounds for the Bronchos.

The Ichabods’ head coach, Bob Chipman, said the pace of the game and defensive struggles hurt the Ichabods throughout the game.

“We got to look at film,” Chipman said.

“We were really out of control on offense and throwing it away. We’ve got to slow down. Defensively, at times there’s a little more fight, but when you’re playing so bad it’s hard to play too hard on defense. It was a little better fight defense. We have to play better defense and slow down on offense.

I mean thirty turnovers, that’s where we’ll start against Missouri Western.”

Nebraska Kearney

10-10

10-10 Lincoln

Northwest Missouri

3-17 Missouri Western

18-2 Washburn

11-9 Missouri Southern

11-10 Southwest Baptist

4-16

9-11

Lindenwood

3-17 Central Missouri

8-12 Northeastern State

5-15 Emporia State

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Softball goes 2-2 at WSU Dome Classic Frankie Estanol

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The Washburn Ichabod softball team (4-5) went on the road for the second straight weekend. On a two day, four game outing at the Winona State Dome Classic, Washburn defeated Northern State University 4-0 before dropping to No. 23 Winona State 8-6 on Friday.

They went 1-1 on Saturday, rallying for an 8-4 win in nine innings against Upper Iowa the first game while falling 7-2 to Northern State the second game.

In the first game, Washburn battled the entire game as it went into extra innings; scoring in the top of the eigth inning. Taylor Zimmerman was placed on second due to extra inning rules, then advanced to third on a single up the middle from Ashley Ruder. Ruder scored on a throwing error by Northern State, pushing WU up in the frame 1-0.

Erin Keeney followed with a 3 run blast to right center putting the Ichabod’s up 4-0.

NSU failed to score in the bottom of the eighth after Samantha Carson pitched a gem, throwing a complete game shutout striking out four and walking one, improving her record to 2-1 on the season.

In the second game the bats did not seem to go well for Washburn until later in the game as they could not complete the late game rally. Washburn saw themselves in a deep hole after Winona State scored a solo run in the top of the first and then

added four more in the second and three in the third, leading to an 8-0 early lead over the Ichabods. However, Washburn tried to get the momentum going as they scored two runs in the bottom of the fourth on a 2-RBI single by Sierra Kemp, scoring Haylee Marsteller and Zimmerman, which was followed by Marina Quimby’s ground out that scored Lacie Myers, pulling Washburn within 8-3. Ruder’s single to right scored Kemp cutting the Warrior lead in half.

In the fifth, Washburn grabbed two more runs when Erin Keeney scored on a wild pitch and Marsteller’s ground out scored Zimmerman. With the 8-6 deficit, the Ichabods had a runner on in the seventh but came up short. Zimmerman was 2 for 3 with two doubles while scoring two runs and Sierra Kemp drove in a pair of runs.

Marsteller finished 3 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored.

On Saturday, the Ichabods woke up with a new mindset and were able to come out with the clutch 8-4 win in nine innings against Upper Iowa in the opener, recording four runs in the ninth. Down 3-0 in the top of the fifth, Myers hit for an RBI single scoring Marsteller with Keeney scoring on a fielding error. In the sixth, Quimby raced home for another run on an RBI single by Keeney tying the game. In extra innings for the second time in two days, the Ichabods took an eighth inning lead 4-3. Quimby took advantage of an Upper Iowa error and scored. Before they could blink, UIU struck back in the

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Heating up in the Circle: Pitcher Samantha Carson earned player of the week honors as she was 2-0 with a 0.91 ERA in four appearances over the weekend for the Ichabod softball team.

bottom of the eighth tying the score back at 4-4. That’s when Washburn scored four times in the top of the ninth capped by a 2-RBI single by Cassidy Merriman and Lexie Myers. Carson hung in there for another complete game, scattering 10 hits, striking out four.

In the final game of the weekend, down 7-0 after four innings, WU didn’t have a rally in the bag this time in the loss to Northern State. They had a few chances in the game with runners on base, capitalizing in the sixth inning when Merriman hit a 2-run homer

scoring Megan Stegman, accounting for Washburn’s only runs of the game.

Washburn will begin conference play against Lincoln University of Missouri at 2 p.m. Friday, March 4.

Frankie Estanol, frank.estanol@ washburn.edu, is a junior Communications major.

Baseball falls to Newman in home opener, 15-5 Frankie Estanol

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The Washburn baseball team (4-4) battled in its home opener at Falley Field but suffered a 15-5 loss to Norman University on Tuesday Feb. 23.

Washburn had nine hits in the game as a team but allowed 19 hits. Zane Mapes and Kyle Carnahan each had two hits (including one double each) while Riley Krane hit a three-run blast, his second straight game with a home run.

Dan Gabler (1-1) took the loss af-

ter pitching 3.1 innings and allowing six runs as Washburn threw seven relievers in the game.

The Ichabods started off strong but struggled to slow down Norman’s offense. Norman struck first in the first inning with a two-run home run taking a 2-0 lead.

Down 3-0, Washburn had a run of their own as they took the lead briefly with five runs but couldn’t sustain the offensive effort.

Payton Soicher led off the third inning with a single up the middle before moving to second when Mapes

was hit by a pitch. Krane then hit a three run shot to deep to right center tying the ball game 3-3.

Parker Gibson continued the rally with a triple to centerfield and came home on David Gauntt’s sacrifice fly after Carnahan drew the walk.

Carnahan stole second during Lance Barkley’s at-bat and moved to third on a ground out before cruising home for Washburn’s fifth run on a wild pitch from Norman.

Unfortunately the bleeding would continue for Washburn as Norman would score 10 straight runs and

regain the lead for good from the fourth to ninth innings.

Washburn opens MIAA play this weekend, Feb. 26-28, with a threegame series at Missouri Western in St. Joseph, MO.

Frankie Estanol, frank.estanol@ washburn.edu, is a junior communications major.

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Washburn’s ‘The Nether’ talks virtual morality Dylan McManis

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Washburn’s Spring production of “The Nether” will chill you. The story depicts an investigation of child pornography in a futuristic world where anyone can log into the internet and experience another “Realm” anonymously.

“The Nether” takes place in a sci-fi world where the Nether is the term for a collection of virtual reality Realms. People can even own and visit each other’s customized Realms. At one point in the play, it is even mentioned that it’s odd for someone not to have been in a fantasy video game.

Sex and pornography is a lucrative trade in the Nether and dictates a lot of what most users do with their time. “The Hideaway” is the name of a Realm owned by Papa, and apparently is able to portray the feeling of sex as well as, if not better than, real life. There, patrons sexually abuse children and slay them afterwards to avoid attachment.

“The Hideaway” lures people in with the idea of being free of society’s rules and what it deems to be wrong.

Photo by Dylan McManis

Realm of Possibilities: Cast members of the Washburn University Theatre production of “The Nether” pose for a photo. The characters from left to right are Iris (Justine Frakes), Papa (Alex Laughlin), Morris (Grace Foiles), Woodcut (Michael Anschutz) and Doyle (Zach Powers).seat.

Alex Laughlin portrays Sims, better known as Papa, and he portrays his character extremely well. Everything from the mannerisms to the diction fit what we imagine the character to be. When he needs to be serious, Laughlin brings exactly what is needed to the table. His character openly admits to his disturbing nature as a pedophile, and Laughlin takes those lines and makes you believe in them.

While the argument is rightfully unsettling, a deep impression

will certainly made.

Grace Foiles portrays Agent Morris, a very abrupt character, who seems to fit a generic role in the beginning. However, Agent Morris’s character is what helps differentiate this play from other crime investigation stories. The plot twists involving Foiles’s character are complex and strongly performed. Foiles brings out the emotion necessary to the character.

Zach Powers plays Doyle, an elderly middle school teacher

frequent guest of The Hideaway. While initially withdrawn, Doyle’s rationalization for his perversion is thoughtfully fleshed out. Powers is a strong actor. He takes aspects of the character, such as a stutter, and makes them feel real and believable.

Justine Frakes portrays Iris, a little girl in “The Hideaway” that the majority of the story focuses on. Despite her height, thanks to a strong performance and the right costuming, Frakes

plays a believable child and was one of the strong performances of the production. This is a freshman to keep your eyes on.

Finally, Michael Anschutz brings to life Woodnut, an agent of the Nether corrupted by The Hideaway and especially the charms of Iris. Anschutz brings dynamic energy to the character. As the story progresses, his character goes through an unsettling transformation and the trickiest character development.

Anschutz fills the role in a way I don’t think any of the other actors in this show could have.

The show was strong on a technical level as well. The lighting team never missing a cue, well-planned stage design and meticulous blocking showed obvious care from the director and backstage crew.

The show will be performed for its final weekend in the Neese-Gray Theater Feb. 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m., as well as Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets are free with student IDs.

Dylan McManis, dylan. mcmanis@washburn.edu, is a freshman mass media major.

New Pinterest trend teaches college students how to save Shayndel Jones

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Pinterest has had a large impact our generation. A recent trend has emerged on the website, too, showing users how they can save money in creative ways.

Saving money is extremely important for people, especially for college students often living on their own for the first time.

Learning how to use your money wisely while also purchasing items that influence your hobbies, homes and lives can have great impact on your budget.

The website can help users find inspiration. When it comes to decorating, some people change their minds frequently, which can get expensive quickly. However, arranging something differently or using common household items as props can be all you need to freshen up a space.

Pinning home decorations can help people decide on what they really want, so they don’t waste money trying items that don’t actually fit within their vision.

Having visual reminders of what you are looking for can help people make better spending decisions. Pinterest is great

for finding DIY tutorials on everything from laying tile to arranging flowers, or safely removing your washer or dryer.

This can help you avoid paying a premium for services you can do yourself.

“I’m really curious if I can do the do-it-yourself techniques to spruce up my apartment,” said Natalie Engler, sophomore criminal justice major and Pinterest fan.

If you’re reaching for takeout after a hard day’s work because it seems cheaper, think again.

Get a savings plan worked into your means by pinning low-cost recipes. You can use the boards

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“I always love looking up new recipes,” enthused Engler.

Frugal fashion ideas exist as well. If you are a clothing fiend, you have probably at one time or another needed ways to save money. You can reduce spending in this category by turning

to Pinterest. By searching for something you already own, you can find new ways to wear it with other items in your closet, or how to alter it yourself.

Don’t miss out on the cost-effective information that Pinterest has to offer. Take advantage of the many inexpensive ideas found on this social media platform and make savings a pin-worthy priority.

Shayndel Jones, shayndel. jones@washburn.edu, is a freshman mass media major.

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Kanye West raises eyebrows ‘The Witch’ gets with new business ventures under your skin

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Ready Player None: West’s game “Only One” has no official release date or confirmed gaming platforms. The game’s trailer debuted at West’s “The Life of Pablo” livestream event in Madison Square Garden.

Josh Setchel

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It seems as though we can hardly go a day without hearing about something regarding hip hop artist Kanye West. Just last week, the artist was reported to have over $50 million worth of debt and was looking to figure out how to rectify his situation. Oddly enough, it seems as though his latest album “The Life of Pablo” won’t be a part of that plan, as he’s opted to release it exclusively on the Tidal streaming service.

According to the BBC, Torrent Freak has estimated that

the album has been illegally downloaded over 500,000 times since release, with that number still climbing. This is largely because no fans want to pay for Tidal. To make matters worse, even those who have subscribed to Tidal’s expensive services have expressed dissatisfaction with the sites handling of the payment process as a whole.

West himself added more fuel to the fire recently with his tweet “My album will never never never be on Apple. And it will never be for sale… You can only get it on Tidal.”

For a man supposedly struggling with debt, West doesn’t

seem too concerned about the rapidly deteriorating monetary success of “The Life of Pablo.”

While he most certainly did not intend to hand out his work for free, his current business strategy does not inspire confidence.

Nevertheless, West is remaining optimistic about the situation.

“My dreams brought me into debt and I’m close to seeing the light of day…” West tweeted in regards to his dire financial crisis.

“Maybe he shouldn’t have spent $3,600 to fly a pizza from London to New York,” said Chelsey Jenkins, junior English major.

West also revealed a new pet project: a video game about his mother. In an interview with WWPR-FM last Friday, he revealed the game would be based on his single “Only One.” The song was inspired by a conversation with his mother, Donda West, who passed away in 2007.

“The idea is, it’s my mother going through the gates of heaven and you have to bring her to the highest gates of heaven by holding her to the light,” West said. The game is still in early developement.

Josh Setchel, josh.setchel@ washburn.edu, is a senior mass media major.

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When I read that audiences were not enamored with Robert Eggers’ directorial debut “The Witch,” I reflected on the state of the horror genre today. We are currently experiencing the beginning of a horror movie renaissance. Movies like “The Babadook,” “It Follows,” “The Witch” and others have come together to revitalize the genre, though people ignore the emotional impact of these great horror films by reducing them to what they expect from modern day horror films. This is often some of the laziest filmmaking in the industry.

When a zealous religious family in 17th century New England moves out to the country, things take a turn for the worst when the baby of the family mysteriously vanishes under the watch of the eldest daughter Thomasin. The family suspects witchcraft and takes increasingly paranoid measures in an attempt to protect themselves and grow close to their faith in God. “The Witch” should be praised for how frightening it is, which is grossly different than what makes other, more conventional horror films so scary. That is why I think this movie doesn’t sit well with audiences. It doesn’t give that adrenaline catharsis that other horror movies do. Is this movie going to throw scares at you every 10 minutes? Absolutely not. It’s pacing is deliberately slow, working you into a corner until you don’t know what to expect next. The pacing can become tedious, but it is hard to criticize because it is necessary for the last half of the film to be so frightening. The first half has some scary scenes, but they don’t compare to the onslaught of terrifying imagery in the latter half of the film.

All this is thanks to the brilliant performances from the cast. Anya Taylor-Joy’s performance as Thomasin is riveting, delivering a deeply emotional character who remains strong as her world crumbles around her. She tries to help everyone keep their composure and remains steadfast in her faith. She is a likeable protagonist whose stand against adversity at such a young age makes her all the more enjoyable. Ralph Ineson’s deep accented voice is perfect for the character of William, the father, whose actions over the film become increasingly dras-

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Season of the Witch: “The Witch” is the directorial debut for Robert Eggers. The film received accolades in its advance screenings at the Sundance and Toronto International Film Festivals in 2015.

tic. His descent is all the more painful due to the fact that his devotion to his faith and the love of his family causes him to make difficult decisions that culminate in terrifying paranoia.

This film might disappoint audiences who go in expecting something else. The scares in “The Witch” do not come from the eponymous monster terrorizing the family. The actions of the witch lead the family on a path of self-destruction. A path caused by their paranoia, their devotion to faith and hatred of evil. The presence of the witch does make for really terrifying and supernatural imagery. Yet this movie isn’t about that. It is about desperation and a loving family tearing themselves apart.

This movie is so terrifying, not because of jump scares every two or three minutes, but because it is a haunting case study into the psyche of a humble and loving family.

I predict that “The Witch” will be initially disliked by audiences until it becomes a film that is looked back on fondly as a film that was part of the reawakening of a genre that has been littered by absolute trash for several years.

Andrew Shermoen, andrew. shermoen@washburn.edu, is a junior secondary English education major.