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The Washburn Review
Established 1885

The Washburn Review
Established 1885

The Washburn Review
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.
All content by Alijah McCracken
An "ofrenda," which is Spanish for the word offering, is a collection of objects placed on a ritual altar during the annual Day of the Dead Celebration.

[Photo] Organizations set up Día de los Muertos altar in the Union

Student Media Staff, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2020
"Everlasting Imprint" is a gallery show designed by senior art major Sarina Smith. It was created to show how plastic pollutes the environment and negatively affects animals, especially aquatic life.

Everlasting Imprint by Sarina Smith

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
October 30, 2020
Another voice: A mask, a shirt and a few pins with the theme of human rights. Many businesses have sold such items with the issue of social injustice on our minds.

[Photo] Topeka Public Library gallery on pandemic

October 23, 2020
Truth: This is a slogan of the Black Lives Matter movement. It means that there cannot be any justice without any peace and vice versa.

[Photo] Washburn students target racial injustices


October 14, 2020
Melinda Hedgecorth performing a Flamenco dance during the Spanish songs "Sevillanas" and "Son Cubano." Hedgecorth has studied, performed and taught Flamenco for many years.

Flamenco performance brings new colors to campus

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
October 12, 2020
A protestor, participating in the Black Lives Matter-Topeka silent march/rally, holding a sign stating "Breonna Taylor Deserves Justice". Breonna Taylor is a victim of injustice and wrongful acts from a police officer; which is one of the catalysts for many people to participate heavily in the Black Lives Matter movement.

Topeka Black Lives Matter Rally

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
October 9, 2020
A protestor, participating in the Black Lives Matter-Topeka silent march/rally, holding a sign stating "Breonna Taylor Deserves Justice". Breonna Taylor is a victim of injustice and wrongful acts from a police officer; which is one of the catalysts for many people to participate heavily in the Black Lives Matter movement.

This local mural is located in the NOTO Art District in Topeka, KS. It was created by award winning artist Jennifer Bohlander, who wanted to share the Kansas State sunflower with the community.

Murals of Topeka

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
September 21, 2020
Melissa Miller is a manager at Phoneix Finds, an antique store located in the NOTO Art District. The store has been open since October, 2019.

Faces of NOTO

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
September 10, 2020
Jaron Caffery gives away free WSGA t-shirts during WU Fest. He is the Chief of Staff in WSGA.

WU Fest welcomes WU back

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator
August 24, 2020
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