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Alijah McCracken

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator/Photographer

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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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/Photographer
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/Photographer
October 3, 2024
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/Photographer
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/Photographer
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/Photographer
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/Photographer
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/Photographer
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/Photographer
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/Photographer
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/Photographer
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/Photographer
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/Photographer
March 4, 2024
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B.O.B: What is your favorite Valentine’s Day memory?

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator/Photographer
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/Photographer
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/Photographer
January 19, 2023
A view of the U.S. Capitol Building from the courtyard in Washington, D.C. The surrounding area was also filled with vendors, performers and other fun activities.

GALLERY: Sightseeing in Washington, DC

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator/Photographer
December 1, 2022
The Forming Fiber art exhibit at the Topeka and Shawnee Country Public Library features sculptural fiber artworks created by local artists. Each artwork was crafted with stitching, weaving, papermaking and crocheting.

GALLERY: The Forming Fiber art exhibit at TSCPL

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator/Photographer
October 10, 2022
A multi-color lit walkway many viewers love strolling through.

GALLERY: Garden Glow Event Closes at Ward-Meade Park

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator/Photographer
October 10, 2022
“Sisters of Different Mothers” by artists Shelly Bedsaul and Pam Sanders is an art exhibit in the Morris Art Gallery, located in the NOTO Arts Center, open Thursday and Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. After being separated, Bedsaul and Sanders came together to create art that expresses the bond between them.

GALLERY: “Sisters of Different Mothers” displays in NOTO

Alijah McCracken, Content Creator/Photographer
September 12, 2022
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