Established 1885

The Washburn Review
Established 1885

The Washburn Review
Established 1885

The Washburn Review
Alijah McCracken

Alijah McCracken, Copy Editor / Photographer

I am an Art History major and Museum and Curatorial Studies minor. My role in student media is copy editor and photographer.
All content by Alijah McCracken
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, Copy Editor / 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, Copy Editor / 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, Copy Editor / 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, Copy Editor / 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, Copy Editor / Photographer
March 4, 2024
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B.O.B: What is your favorite Valentine’s Day memory?

Alijah McCracken, Copy Editor / 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, Copy Editor / 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, Copy Editor / 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, Copy Editor / 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, Copy Editor / 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, Copy Editor / 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, Copy Editor / Photographer
September 12, 2022
Come and see: Surfaces by AnnaBelle Withington is a BFA exhibition that features nature-themed printmaking art. Withington wanted to show the creative process of printmaking, as the final product is very different than the original idea.

Surfaces by AnnaBelle Withington

Alijah McCracken, Copy Editor / Photographer
May 25, 2021
Picture perfect: Art for Thought displays Capture the Pandemic: Me in the Covid-19 Pandemic 2 in the Memorial Union. It features SO-100 students assignments that represent their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Art for Thought: Me in the Covid-19 Pandemic 2

May 5, 2021
Take a look: Eyes is an art installation by Shelley Bearman and features portraits and real stories of sexual assault survivors. Bearman hopes to bring awareness of sexual assault and encourage survivors to ask for help.

SAAM art installation: eyes

Alijah McCracken, Copy Editor / Photographer
April 27, 2021
For Future Generations: Sustainability: Social, Environmental, and Economics features artwork that emphasizes how the state of our future is dependent on our actions to the global environment.

Sustainability: Social, Environmental, Economic

Alijah McCracken, Copy Editor / Photographer
April 7, 2021
An inspiring figure: Carrie Chapman Catt founded the League of Women Voters and fought for voting rights in Tennessee. Her dedication is a symbol for others to rally around today.

Art For Thought: League of Women Voters

Alijah McCracken, Copy Editor / Photographer
April 7, 2021
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