Student Publications office vandalized
The door to the student publications office was vandalized either Monday evening or Tuesday morning.
Travis Perry, Washburn Review news editor, discovered it around 10 a.m. Tuesday that someone had written "LIARS" on the glass door to the office in either black paint or marker.…
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Served: Senior Nathan Martin lost his No. 3 singles match Friday to Northwest Missouri's Daniel Usieto 6-3, 6-2. The No. 27-ranked Ichabods still won 5-2, however, against the No. 26-ranked Bearcats to move on to the national tournament May 14-17 in Houston, Texas. Ichabod tennis swings into national tourney
It wasn't looking like a storybook ending for a class of seniors that has made huge strides for Washburn tennis in its four years - a class that was two-time defending MIAA champion and reached such milestones as defeating Southwest Baptist for the first time in Washburn history.…
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An Iron Debut:Iron Man makes his comic book debut in Marvel's Tales of Suspense issue #39, released in March 1963. Iron iconComics create heroes, movies copy
"Heavy boots of lead,
Fills his victims full of dread,
Running as fast as they can,
Iron Man lives again!"
These lyrics from Ozzy Osbourne's song "Iron Man," have been etched in many people's minds and have had many fans anticipating the release of Marvel Comics' latest superhero movie.…
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Iron theatrics: Iron Man made his theatrical debut on May 2. So far, Iron Man has grossed more than $177 million dollars in the US and nearly $300 million worldwide. Iron icon'Iron Man' makes leap to big screen
Who knew science could be so much fun?
The latest film created from Marvel's pantheon of superheroes, "Iron Man" follows the exploits of Tony Stark, a millionaire businessman and inventor played by Robert Downey Jr. Long story short, Stark's days are numbered thanks to a chest full of shrapnel from, ironically enough, his own weaponry.…
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FeaturedWSGA under budget crunchWith the end of the Washburn Student Government Association's fiscal year coming up this fall, Kevin Nincehelser, WSGA budget director, is seeing red. Or at least he soon expects to. With only $17,000 left in reserve funding and several other accounts under $5,000, Nincehelser is predicting that several accounts WSGA holds will go into the negative before the student activity fee is distributed in the fall.WU needs youOften, finals week can make you reflective on your life, on academics and on the future. Of course, this might just be you staring at your feet because your brain will not function any more. Let's assume the former and proceed. This year at Washburn has been an interesting one.Lawsuit continues debate on wetland, Trafficway on hiatusDouglas County attorney Bob Eye is planning to serve the Kansas Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration with a lawsuit in response to the permit issued by KDOT last Tuesday, which allows for the 32nd Street Alignment of the South Lawrence Trafficway.Students voice concerns at accreditation meetingTuesday, an open session for students regarding Washburn University's re-accreditation brought forward requests ranging from more diversity to healthier food options. Organized as an encouragement for students to participate in the re-accreditation process, the hour-long meeting attracted only a small handful of those willing to speak about the strengths and weakness of Washburn University.Lady Blues bow out after losses to Lady Hornets, Mavericks in regionalLast week at about this time, students were finding out the Washburn Lady Blues softball team had squeaked in with the eighth seed in the NCAA North Central Regional. But after two quick losses Thursday and Friday, its season is now finished. The Lady Blues lost the first game 5-3 against No.Children, adults left behindIn a time when people rely so heavily on facts and data gained from the Internet, they may be losing the benefits of simply reading for fun. According to an article published in The New York Times in 2007, a decrease in the number of people who read for pleasure correlates with a lowering of test scores not only in reading but in other subject areas, such as math and science. |