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The Washburn Review
Established 1885

The Washburn Review
Established 1885

The Washburn Review
All content by Jack Smith
Everyone does something different for Christmas. What's your favorite tradition?

Washburn community shares favorite Christmas traditions

Jack Smith, Leah Jamison, and Terry Ralston
December 20, 2021
Burning hot: Wing Fling is back in action in Topeka, providing various wings to try.

Brief: Wing Fling calls all challengers

Jack Smith, Journalist
December 14, 2021
Festive for the season: Mulvane General Store shown all decked out for the holiday

Bod Brief: Old Prairie Town Christmas revives holiday spirit

Jack Smith, Journalist
December 7, 2021
Back again: The popular "Festival of Trees" returns to Topeka.

Bod Brief: SLI celebrates with the community

Jack Smith, Journalist
November 29, 2021
By the fire: Santa tells stories of Christmas past by the fire.

Bod Brief: “In A Flash” books Santa

Jack Smith, Journalist
November 23, 2021
Meagan Smejdir stands in the Academic Advising office. Meagan is an academic advisor and a member of CSSR.

Center for student success and retention gives tips to prevent burnout

Jack Smith, intern
November 12, 2021
Smash It: A past demolition derby in action.

Bod Brief: Blizzard Bash returns to Topeka

Jack Smith, Journalist
November 8, 2021
Vladislav Baidin ventures to Washburn

Vladislav Baidin ventures to Washburn

Jack Smith, intern
November 8, 2021
A graphic from the CAB (Campus Activity Board) Instagram about the event.

Bod brief: CAB and HALO presents “In the Heights”

Jack Smith, intern
October 5, 2021
You can do it!: Success Coach Yalitza Gonzalez following the interview.

Success coaching helps students at Washburn University

Jack Smith, Journalist
September 24, 2021
Twisted Fiber Festival: The Big Gage Shelter House is hosting the Twisted Fiber Festival on Sept. 19.

Bod Brief: Twisted Fiber crafts at Big Gage

Jack Smith, Journalist
September 14, 2021
Blues, Brews & Bites: TFI is holding a charity festival that will benefit children in foster care.

Bod Brief: TFI runs a charity festival

Jack Smith, Journalist
September 10, 2021
We are live: The NOTO Arts and Entertainment District is hosting a celebration with music and performances this weekend.

Bod Brief: NOTO Live shares the arts

Jack Smith, Journalist
September 8, 2021
A beloved leader: Valerie Mendoza is the Title III Grant Project Director and a success coach at Washburn.

Valerie Mendoza leads students to a brighter future

Jack Smith, Journalist
September 7, 2021
Digital painting: Laws of Color is the group behind the "Learn Digital Painting and Color" Workshop which occurs monthly at the Topeka Library.

Bod Brief: Digital Painting and Color taught at TSCPL

Jack Smith, Journalist
September 6, 2021
Airing soon: "Red State Blue Governor: Kansas' Kathleen Sebelius" will be airing Sept. 4 on KTWU.

Kathleen Sebelius documentary to air on KTWU

Jack Smith, Journalist
September 3, 2021
Bringing laughter back: TopCity Comedy will be hosting comedy shows at The Foundry Event Center every third Thursday of the month.

Bod Brief: TopCity brings back the laughter

Jack Smith, Journalist
September 2, 2021
Eliminating racism, empowering women: The YWCA is committed to racial justice and advocacy.

Bod Brief: YWCA fights racial injustice

Jack Smith, Journalist
September 1, 2021
Let's discover: People participating in the Topeka Scavenger Hunt which is available each day in Topeka!

Bod Brief: Scavenger Hunt celebrates Top City

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 31, 2021
A Chorus Line: TPAC will be hosting this iconic show with opening-night being Sept. 24.

Bod Brief: “A Chorus Line” returns to Topeka

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 30, 2021
Market Daze: Memorial Union is hosting a week full of events for Washburn students to enjoy.

Bod Brief: Union Daze celebrates all week-long

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 27, 2021
Home run derby: Yager Stadium is the host of intramurals Wiffleball Home Run Derby.

Bod Brief: Wiffleball Home Run Derby at Yager Stadium

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 27, 2021
Getting spotlight ready: Washburn is hosting a drag show in Memorial Union on Aug. 28.

Bod Brief: Drag Show performs on campus

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 26, 2021
"Candyman": Washburn's Historic Film Night's are back and better than ever.

Bod Brief: “Candyman” steps into Historic Film Night

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 26, 2021
Let's listen: WUBash will be hosted in the Union Underground where fun music will fill the room.

Bod Brief: WUBash has its own DJ

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 25, 2021
Little event, big impact: Washburn is holding its Little Event to engage its students in volunteering for the community.

Bod Brief: Little Event provides big opportunities

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 25, 2021
It's date night: Fire Me Up Ceramics is hosting a monthly date night that allows couples to create ceramic pieces.

Bod Brief: NOTO Date Night supplies memories

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 24, 2021
Career opportunities: Washburn is once again hosting a career fair to help its students find job opportunities.

Bod Brief: Student Job Fair reveals opportunities

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 23, 2021
Let's eat: Kappa Sigma is hosting breakfast for dinner in the LLC on Aug. 24.

Bod Brief: Breakfast for dinner with Kappa Sigma

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 23, 2021
Back again: WU Fest is back for another year of fun.

Bod Brief: WU Fest celebrates Washburn

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 22, 2021
Foam and music: The Office of Student Involvement and Development is hosting a foam party for students to attend.

Bod Brief: Foam Party plays for students

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 22, 2021
Getting stronger: A student and a personal trainer during a past training session.

Bod Brief: Personal training registry returns to Washburn

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 22, 2021
Here we glow: Washburn is hosting a glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt on Aug. 21.

Bod Brief: Glow in the dark scavenger hunt

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 20, 2021
Up we go: Washburn Student Recreation & Wellness Center is once again hosting the popular event, Rock the Rec.

Bod Brief: Rock the Rec rocks the campus

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 20, 2021
Heartland Nights: Heartland is hosting this event on Aug. 21, with gates opening at 4 p.m.

Bod Brief: Heartland Nights opens for racers

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 19, 2021
Washburn intramurals: Registration is now open for intramurals on campus.

Bod Brief: Intramural registration opens at Washburn

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 19, 2021
Campus tours are back: Washburn is hosting campus tours for new students, starting on Aug. 20.

Bod Brief: Campus tours introduce people to Washburn

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 18, 2021
The Washburn Playfair: This event is a way for students to meet one another and form strong relationships at the beginning of the semester.

Bod Brief: Playfair brings students together

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 17, 2021
Open house: Mabee Library is hosting an open house for freshmen this Friday.

Bod Brief: Open house at Mabee Library

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 17, 2021
On the lawn: Washburn will be showing Godzilla vs. King Kong (2021) at Yager Stadium this Friday.

Bod Brief: Movie night at Yager Stadium

Jack Smith, Journalist
August 16, 2021
Lead. Help. Build. Protect: Topeka volunteers provide hot meals for those in need every Sunday

Bod Brief: SilverSunday feeds all who need

Jack Smith, Intern
August 13, 2021
Robbin Kapsalis and Bill Holter of Vintage #18 performing at a gig in 2017.

Spirit of Kansas Revives the Blues

Jack Smith, Intern
July 8, 2021
Lets celebrate: The Topeka Blues Society is hosting The Spirit of Kansas Blues Festival at Shawnee Lake this weekend.

The Topeka Blues Society is bringing the Blues back

Jack Smith, Intern
June 30, 2021
A perfect performance: The stage at Redbud Park where Side Hustle performed at NOTO Night Out.

NOTO Night Out: A Successful Performance

Jack Smith, Intern
June 29, 2021
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