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The Washburn Review
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Alijah McCracken

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator

I am an Art History major and Museum and Curatorial Studies minor. My role in student media is content creator and photographer.
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The Washburn volleyball team performs a “Scooby Doo” themed dance. Vampires, zombies and ghosts also danced with the Mystery Gang.

Gallery: Student orgs show off dance skills at Yell Like Hell

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
November 6, 2024
Since 2009, U.S Congress recognizes October as Filipino-American History Month. It was first celebrated by the Filipino American National Historical Society in 1992.

WSGA writes resolution recognizing October as Filipino-American History Month

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
October 28, 2024
Involve is an event check-in app used by student organizations to track campus engagement. Multiple colleges and universities have utilized this app to support their programs. Graphic courtesy of Modern Campus-Involve.

Involve app tracks participation and space-usage for student organizations

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
October 23, 2024
During the IgniteU session, Bella Wood, Washburn Student Government Association vice president, presents a collage board full of quotes. Students chose their favorite quote and shared with a partner why they connected with it.

Students discover themselves in WSGA multi-part series IgniteU

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
October 4, 2024
Beryl New is currently running as a democratic representative for District 6 on the Kansas Board of Education. She has been an advocate for public schools for many years. Photo courtesy of Citizens for Beryl New

District 6 candidate Beryl New advocates for quality public education

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
October 3, 2024
“Soaring” (2012) is a cyanotype collage created by Marydorsey Wanless, visual artist and educator. Inventor Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) discovered that placing a negative on chemical-coated paper and exposing it to UV light leaves a print.

“Through the Lens” explored technology, art styles and important figures throughout the history of photography. The exhibit is open Sept 6. to Dec. 1 at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library.

Dubois closes the show performing multiple tricks while balancing on a slack line. He expressed how balancing on a slack line is harder than doing so on a tightrope.

Washburn celebrates Family Weekend with the Great Dubois

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
September 25, 2024
“Through the Lens” explored technology, art styles and important figures throughout the history of photography. The exhibit is open Sept 6. to Dec. 1 at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library.

GALLERY: “Through the Lens” displays evolution of photographic technology and techniques

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
September 19, 2024
BOB: Propose a class you wish Washburn offered and why?

BOB: Propose a class you wish Washburn offered and why?

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
September 10, 2024
Students, cheer team and staff watch the first football game of Washburn University vs. Emporia State University. The Union Daze Tailgate took place Thursday, Aug. 29, in the lower level of the Memorial Union.

Memorial Union hosts watch party for Washburn football’s first game

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
September 1, 2024
Mackinly Rohn, sophomore forward, kicks an attempted goal against UMSL. UMSL’s defense prevented the score.

Washburn women’s soccer loses against University of Missouri-St. Louis at first home game

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
September 7, 2024
Members of the WSGA Cabinet sit and prepare for the first meeting of the academic year. The meeting’s main purpose was the induction of new senators and changing the voting process within WSGA senate meetings. 

WSGA inducts new senators at first meeting of 2024-25 school year

Alijah McCracken and Jeremy Ford
September 6, 2024
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Topeka has many restaurants that serve breakfast, with The Big Biscuit, Hanover Pancake House and IHOP being the best.

Opinion: Top three breakfast restaurants in Topeka

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
April 16, 2024
According to Pew Research Center, 30% of Americans have used a dating app, while only 12% have found their significant other through a dating app. This graphic can be found in the article “The Virtues and Downsides of Online Dating (Anderson, Vogels and Turner, 2020).

College students question whether dating apps are worth it

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
April 16, 2024
Cason showcases his promotional material for his senior recital, which includes programs with all the pieces he performed and posters all over Garvey Hall. Professor of Applied Clarinet, Larkin Sanders, assisted Cason in preparing his recital.

William Cason explores his love and passion for music at Washburn

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
April 4, 2024
Vice President Hannah Whaley (left), sophomore social work major, socialized with an attendee while playing the game. She enjoys events like these as it encourages others to practice self-care.

GALLERY: URGE encourages self-care, reproductive health and fun with bingo night

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
March 9, 2024
The International House frequently brings a cultural perspective to the Washburn and Topeka communities so people can be better informed of what’s happening in other countries. Washburn students had a general view of different educational options if they wanted to study abroad.

Lecturer shares his time teaching in the Netherlands and at Washburn University

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
March 4, 2024
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B.O.B: What is your favorite Valentine’s Day memory?

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
February 16, 2024
This accordion book is a representation of Buller’s daily experiences and feelings throughout her journey in Canada. The blue line represented the river she traveled on her daily walks.

GALLERY: Mulvane displays new exhibit featuring Japanese art

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
January 27, 2023
This red, wooden pagoda area is located in the Ted Ensley Gardens. It features two wooden stools along with a peaceful view of Lake Shawnee.

GALLERY: Relaxing at Lake Shawnee

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
January 19, 2023
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