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I have been reading “It Ends With Us” under a cozy blanket while listening to my favorite song. The book touched my heart after reading it.

Book Review on "It Ends With Us"

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Students from various organizations help incoming freshmen move into the Living Learning Center (LLC). They carried boxes to students’ rooms.

Washburn students volunteer to help freshmen move in

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The recipe makes eight glasses of ginger shots. More or less juice can be made by adjusting the amount of ingredients.

Making ginger shots for clear skin

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Franki Ostrum, instructional librarian (right), talks with a student about resources University Libraries has to offer. The library is one of the most used resources in Plass Learning Resource Center.

Plass encourages students to explore learning resources center

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Market Daze attracts vendors from across Topeka and surrounding areas to meet students and promote their businesses and opportunities. Students collected free items from organizations and businesses to take back to their living spaces and enjoy.

Market Daze offers jobs, knowledge and lots of snacks

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This style of butter chicken takes a Nepali twist. The dish goes well with rice or naan. Graphic by Prapti Uprety

Butter chicken the Nepali way

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Students from various organizations help incoming freshmen move into the Living Learning Center (LLC). They carried boxes to students’ rooms.
Washburn students volunteer to help freshmen move in
Lexi Hittle, Marketing Manager • August 20, 2025
English is the most common language spoken in the United States with Spanish in second. Trump signed the executive order declaring English as the national language March 1, 2025. Graphic courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
Trump signs executive order declaring English as national language
Anson Appelhanz, Content Creator • May 7, 2025
WSGA and partners have agreed to construct a crosswalk on MacVicar Avenue between 17th and 21st streets. Construction is slated to begin in 2026. Graphic courtesy of WSGA.
WSGA announces $800,000 improvement to the west side of campus 
WSGA • May 6, 2025
The Washburn Student Government Association is enacting a pilot program to test the use of a direct funding system. This will take affect at the start of the fall semester. Graphic courtesy of WSGA.
WSGA announces direct purchasing system for student organizations
WSGA • May 6, 2025
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Owen Laessig, freshman utility player, swings the bat. He led off the home half of the fifth with a double, helping Washburn take the lead.
Ichabods Down Jets 8-2
Arohi Rai, Assistant Editor - Washburn Review • May 1, 2025
Celebrations after Laessig hit a home run. Laessig has 3 home runs this season.
Ichabods win first game at newly named Steve Anson Stadium
Bidhya Sapkota, Features Managing Editor • May 1, 2025
Jett Buck, senior shortstop, gets ready to field the ball near second base. Buck recorded 3 putouts in the game.
Washburn stuns Newman with late scoring burst
Bidhya Sapkota, Features Managing Editor • April 30, 2025
Owen Laessig (left), freshman utility player, Connor Scott (middle) and Duhon (right), senior outfielder, prepare for fielding in between the innings. Washburn made 0 errors during the game.
Washburn takes down Northwestern Oklahoma State in seven innings
Bidhya Sapkota, Features Managing Editor • April 29, 2025
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Multiple Grammy Award-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta leads the Sunflower Music Festival orchestra with her signature blend of precision and passion. She worked closely with musicians and young artists, fostering collaboration and musical excellence throughout the festival.
Arts & Entertainment
Sunflower Music Festival: Voices from the Stage and Behind the Scenes

Ojashwi Shrestha, Sports Managing Editor and Associate Marketing Manager | July 4, 2025

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WSGA and partners have agreed to construct a crosswalk on MacVicar Avenue between 17th and 21st streets. Construction is slated to begin in 2026. Graphic courtesy of WSGA.
WSGA announces $800,000 improvement to the west side of campus 
WSGA • May 6, 2025
The Washburn Student Government Association is enacting a pilot program to test the use of a direct funding system. This will take affect at the start of the fall semester. Graphic courtesy of WSGA.
WSGA announces direct purchasing system for student organizations
WSGA • May 6, 2025
President-elect Kate Coulter (left) and vice president-elect Ryan Durst (right) outline upcoming plans during Washburn Student Government Association’s final meeting of the current term. The session included funding approvals and transition updates.
New WSGA leadership highlights vision ahead of transition
Anushma Dahal, New/Opinion Managing Editor • April 16, 2025
Turn your ambitions into reality with the WSGA Scholarship. Last year, it provided crucial support to deserving students. Graphic created by Anushma Dahal
WSGA offers Gustavson scholarship
Anushma Dahal, New/Opinion Managing Editor • March 31, 2025
WSGA will no longer be accepting grant request for events prior to July 1, 2025. The suspension applies only to grants and does not affect student organization funding requests. Graphic courtesy of WSGA.
WSGA announces $15,000 for study spaces in Petro
WSGA • March 25, 2025
Fritch, Durst, Coulter, and George Burdick, current WSGA President stand behind the podium smiling after the announcement. Burdick shook hands with both Coulter and Durst in congratulations.
Kate Coulter, Ryan Durst voted in for president, vice president of WSGA
Aayusha Lama and Eden Conrad • March 14, 2025
Ethan Clark, senator (left), Tiana Smith, senator (middle), and Colton Cattoor, senator (right), hold discussion during the senate. WSGA is suspending all student grant requests until July 1.
WSGA suspends student grants, still approving student organization funding requests
Prapti Uprety, Content Creator • February 26, 2025
Editorials
Binge-watching is the act of watching multiple episodes of a show in one sitting and is a common way students take breaks between study sessions. Many found comfort in it as a way to cope with the stress of college life.
From Stress to Screens: Students Find Solace in Binge-Watching
Anushma Dahal, New/Opinion Managing Editor • April 25, 2025
Student Media works to get campus news spread across the Washburn community. The student journalists have struggled with anonymous sources as it lessens credibility.
Anonymity loses strength in being heard
Jayme Thompson, Editor-in-Chief - Indigo Magazine • April 8, 2025
Friendsgiving is rapidly becoming a beloved tradition among younger generations, celebrating friendship and gratitude in a relaxed atmosphere. Ichabods shared their heartwarming stories and experiences, highlighting the joy of gathering with friends during the holiday season.
Friendsgiving: A rising trend among Younger Generation
Ojashwi Shrestha, Sports Managing Editor and Associate Marketing Manager • December 2, 2024
Washburn reaches remarkable progress in the Washburn School of Nursing. The nursing program celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Washburn University celebrates 50 years of nursing excellence
Bidhya Sapkota, Features Managing Editor • October 22, 2024
Students are having difficulties reaching certain departments. Professors haven’t made themselves easily accessible for students.
Not all professors are making time for students
Jayme Thompson, Editor-in-Chief - Indigo Magazine • October 2, 2024
We need to talk about suicide.
We need to talk about suicide.
Eden Conrad, Design Managing Editor • September 17, 2024
Aja Carter, editor-in-chief, and LeSha’ Davis, managing editor of the Washburn Review, discuss being untrusted within the Washburn community.
Journalists remain untrusted within society
Aja Carter and LeSha' Davis • May 9, 2024
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