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Washburn University has great sports teams, and more students should take advantage of the opportunity to see them. As a student, there are several reasons to go to sporting events. These can include social reasons, fiscal reasons and for entertainment purposes.

Imagine it’s late afternoon or the evening, and class is just ending. What is there to do? Whether it’s the fall with football, soccer, and volleyball all in full swing, or winter with basketball, or the spring semester with golf and tennis, there is a high chance that there’s some kind of sporting event to go see.

The first reason to attend Washburn’s sporting events is the campus connection. By this I mean the fact that the athletes on the field or court that you are watching are students just like you. They may be your classmates or even your friends.

There is something cool about seeing people you know competing against other schools. It is very easy to cheer for them with this connection, too.

The plus side is that, as a student, admission into games or matches is free. That is pretty convenient compared to other leisurely activities. Most things cost money to do, such as seeing a movie or bowling.

As college students, free is usually a very nice word that can be quite persuasive.

Last but not least, Washburn sports can be fun. Our teams are very talented and the student athletes are great at what they do. From women’s basketball reaching 400 wins under coach McHenry last season and the men’s team reaching 800 under coach Chipman, to the volleyball team frequently going deep in the postseason, Ichabod sports are good.

It can be a great time to go and watch a game for a few hours, regardless of the sport.

So whether it’s because of boredom, cheering on friends or classmates or just because it’s cheap, Washburn athletics is a great way to spend your time.