Feb 28, 2023 · As our understanding of sex, gender and other related ideas change, so does the language used to talk about them. New words are adopted and old ones discarded; meanings are revised for the modern lexicon. As we continue to learn, the way we use language changes. Historically, the words “female” and “woman” or “women” were

Nov 20, 2024 · After 22 years as the Washburn University head football coach, Craig Schurig was dismissed from his position Monday, Nov. 18. The decision came after the Ichabods ended the last two seasons with a cumulative five wins. "We are grateful to Coach Schurig for his long-time commitment to this university. He has built a solid program

Dec 2, 2024 · Members of fraternities and sororities share why traditions in fraternities and sororities are important while also sharing how they add more to the experience. Luke Nelson, junior finance and marketing major, explained how different fraternities and sororities have their own traditions, and gave examples of traditions in his fraternity, Alpha Delta.

Dec 16, 2024 · Starting my journey as an international student at Washburn University as a freshman has been full of mixed feelings. It has been quite exciting and nerve-wracking. When I arrived for the orientation, everything was new for me; new faces, new college, new city. I didn’t know what to do or how to interact with people

Oct 16, 2024 · The Purple Note Project is an outreach program by the Say His Name Foundation that was developed as a resource for suicide prevention. The project provides handwritten letters to give emotional support to anyone affected by suicidal ideation, suicide attempts and suicide loss. “Most of these people are not going to reach out. They

The Washburn Student Government Association invited Washburn University President Dr. JuliAnn Mazachek to speak at its senate meeting Sept. 25 to discuss plans for Washburn’s future. From cabinet reports, Kira Roth, special events director, is planning for the mayor of Helena, Montana, to visit campus Oct. 16. George Burdick, president, reported on his plan to

Feb 21, 2023 · Reality shows can have positive effects on confidence and mental health, but they can also harm self-esteem and present an inaccurate depiction of reality. Linzi Gibson, an associate professor of psychology and cognitive neuroscience specialist, and Katrina Escobar, a recent psychology graduate, both expressed their ideas on how reality shows affect the views of …

Last year, the president’s office decided it was time for a more modernized look when it came to Washburn University’s logo, so they enlisted the help of Waltz Petric Advertising Agency and formed a marketing and communications committee. Lori Hutchinson, executive director of strategic communications and marketing, said this was an “evolution of the brand,

Oct 2, 2024 · The Spider-Verse films have taken the world by storm, redefining animated storytelling with their vibrant visuals and complex, heartfelt narratives. Fans have been waiting for the next chapter in Miles Morales’ journey, but now they’re facing an agonizing delay. Originally slated for release in 2024, “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” has been postponed indefinitely, leaving audiences

Sep 17, 2024 · Suicide has many names and many forms. When people read the word or hear it come from someone’s mouth, they almost shrink away at the idea. This is because as a society we have made suicide a taboo subject. It’s hard to talk about and hard to write about. For some people, the word physically