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The Washburn Review
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Established 1885

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Derek Blanchard

Derek Blanchard, Photographer / Videographer

I am a Mass Media major with focus on film and video. I am a full-time professional photographer with my main line of work being weddings and portraits. I love photography and it is all I think about. I am always working on improving my skills so I can someday teach what I know. I have been a photographer for student media for three semesters now and have been working with video by covering video interviews for student media. I have been married to my wonderful wife Shae for seven years now and I have a seventeen-year-old son named Noah. My dream is to have my own portrait studio and be able to travel and photograph exotic places. I also have a very spoiled Maine Coon cat named Callie.

All content by Derek Blanchard
"Ghostbusters: Afterlife" tries to carry the spirit of originals

“Ghostbusters: Afterlife” tries to carry the spirit of originals

Derek Blanchard, Photographer / Videographer
October 31, 2022
Nancy Guerrero, a first-generation student, decided to get through all her general education requirements before declaring her major. For some students, finding the right fit in a major can be the most difficult part of college.

[Photo] First-generation students share the struggle of paving the way

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
September 1, 2022
Daija Coleman is a Washburn alumna who used her capstone to fight for accessibility and inclusion for all on campus. Coleman graduated from Washburn in spring 2022.

[Photo] Daija Coleman makes “good trouble” at Washburn

Leah Jamison and Alyssa Storm
August 29, 2022
Ayannah Tellez and Bre’el Carr showed off some moves on the red carpet before going into the Black Excellence Ball Monday night, Feb. 28, 2022.

GALLERY: Students break it down on the dance floor at the Black Excellence Ball

Derek Blanchard and Gavyn Pyle
March 9, 2022
Washburn’s Logan Stock competing in the men’s heptathlon shot put. Stock achieved 3rd place in the Washburn’s Open track meet on Friday, January 28th with 12.73 yards.

GALLERY: Athletes bring the heat on day one of the Washburn Open

Kohichiro Yamada and Derek Blanchard
February 4, 2022

Student Media Re-Cap of Washburn University Weeks of Welcome

Derek Blanchard, Photographer / Videographer
November 22, 2021
Ten Washburn volleyball seniors pose for a photo after their match on Nov. 13, 2021. The seniors were honored on the court after the match.

[Photo] Rottinghaus digs to top of record books in Washburn volleyball loss

Kyle Manthe, Sports Editor
November 15, 2021
Coachable moment: Washburn women’s head coach giving some advice on how to beat the William Jewell Cardinals. This is the spark that kicks off the opening session.

Photo Gallery: Washburn women’s soccer season opener

Carley Pert and Derek Blanchard
September 9, 2021
Brick Wall: Washburn’s Kelsey Gordon and Alison Maxwell blocking Northern State in their spike attempt. Between Gordon and Maxwell, they had a total of seven blocks during Saturday’s game.

[Photo] Washburn completes undefeated Washburn Invitational weekend

Kyle Manthe, Sports Editor
September 5, 2021
Driving it home: Washburn's Tera Lynch driving the ball down the field in this week's game against Jewell College. Lynch scored a goal in the second half allowing Washburn to take home the win.

[Photo] Lynch scores winning point in season opener

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
September 3, 2021
BBQ kickoff: On Aug. 29, Washburn hosted a sports kickoff inviting student-athletes and family members to come out and tour the new facility.

[Photo] Sports Kickoff celebrates the beginning of the athletic calendar

Kyle Manthe, Sports Editor
September 2, 2021
Bods on the block: Students share what they are excited about this fall semester.

Bods on the block: What are you excited about for this semester?

Derek Blanchard, Photographer / Videographer
September 2, 2021
Pictured: Gunnar Lauritsen

Meet the pets of Washburn

Derek Blanchard, Photographer / Videographer
August 22, 2021
Grandma Bessie's inspired Mac & Cheese

Grandma Bessie’s inspired Mac & Cheese

Derek Blanchard, Photographer / Videographer
August 22, 2021
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[Photo] Isaiah Collier brings experience and ideas to Washburn

Sarah Buchanan, Journalist
August 22, 2021
Run fast, vault high: Washburn's senior pole vaulter Virgi Scardanzan talking with assistant coach Rick Attig after a great vault. She always gives 100% each time she pole vaults.

[Photo] Virgi Scardanzan vaults into second place at 2021 Italian National Championships

Leah Jamison, Indigo Magazine Editor in Chief
June 28, 2021
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[Photo] Victoria Smith reflects on her time at Washburn

Maggie Cabrera, Managing editor of the Review
April 7, 2021
Look out!: Washburn student Sangya Yogi joining in the Holi Festival. Sangya is from Nepal and this was her first Holi Festival in the US.

[Photo] Holi festival announces arrival of spring at Washburn international house

Journie Davis, Reporter and Photographer
April 3, 2021
Born to Run: Washburn's Sierra Mortensen running in the women's 5K. Mortensen crossed the finish line in second place with a time of 17:42.22. Mortensen said, "I anticipated the race starting slow, and I let the other girls do most of the work until the end, and I tried to conserve energy until the final laps."

[Photo] MIAA Championship Track Meet Feb. 27

Kyle Manthe, Sports Editor
March 30, 2021

[Video] Washburn students donate blood to help local community

Alyssa Storm, Washburn Review Editor in Chief
March 25, 2021
All Smiles: (from left to right) Dylan Babcock, Abby Trautman, Victoria Smith and Isaiah Collier pose for a photo. Each one has contributed to the growth and development of Washburn.

[Photo] Abby Trautman and Dylan Babcock win WSGA presidential election

Matthew Self, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2021
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[Photo] Dollar/Jeter campaign taken off ballot by WSGA election board

Matthew Leo Self, Staff
March 16, 2021
Ready, Start, Go: Ichabod Pau Borillo Febrer works his way to the front of the pack in the men's 1K. Febrer finished the race in 3rd place with a time of 2:54.94.

Every Day I'm Hustlin': Ichabod Darian Hillebert sprinting around the track in the women's 200-meter dash. Hillebert placed 17th in the competition with a time of 26.06 seconds on Saturday, Jan. 30 at the Washburn Open track meet.

All Heart: Washburn's Josh Wiltz giving everything he has in the 200-meter dash. Wiltz placed 64th in the competition with a time of 23.50 seconds. " I just thought I had a good start, but I just couldn't keep up with the other runner in the end," said Wiltz.

Washburn's Gabriel Chinya runs into 17th place in the men's 3K with a time of 8:59.93 during day two of the Washburn Open. " It's entertaining when you have a pack you can stick to, and with the training that you've had, you can stick to the pack and then kick it in at the end. That is always a good feeling and also knowing that you have put in the right work," Chinya said.

Washburn's Logan Stock finds his place in the pack during the men's 1K. Stock finished in 8th place with the time of 2:58.69 during the competitions at the Washburn Open Saturday, Jan. 30.

Neck and Neck: Washburn's Isabella Hohl and Mandana Vouillemin running side by side in the 60-meter dash. Hohl finished in 16th place with a time of 7.88 seconds, and Vouillemin placed 18th with a time of 7.90 seconds. "That race felt different. I felt really good, and I felt comfortable, and I am satisfied with my time," said Hohl. She said she tied her school record and hasn't run that fast in over a year.

Drop the Hammer: Washburn's Wyatt Heiman picking up speed in the men's 60-meter dash. Heiman finished in 31st place with a time of 7.11 seconds. Heiman also competed in the men's 200-meter dash during the Washburn Open track and field competitions.

Born to Run: Washburn's Sierra Mortensen is running strong and steady in the women's 3000-meter. "During long-distance events, I think about staying relaxed and trying not to focus on what lap I am on until there are five laps left and overall try to find a rhythm and don't get too far into my head," said Mortensen. She finished the race in 4th place with a time of 10:10.76 during the Jan. 30 track and field meet.

No limits: Skyler Saunders flies over the bar of the high jump. Saunders placed 6th with a jump of 5 feet and 3.78 inches. " I have been doing the high jump since the sixth grade," said Saunders.

[Photo] Sports Column: The day at the track meet

January 31, 2021
Ghost Runner: Ichabod Lyndsay Stinson digging deep to power through to the finish line of the 400-meter. Stinson finished in 5th place with a time of 59.62 seconds during the Washburn Open competitions on Saturday. "The last few weeks, my races weren't very good, so I was just trying to go as fast as I could today and hit a good time," said Stinson. "I am happy with that time; that is my second best time ever."

Run to Achieve: Washburn's Romain Henry running around the bank toward the home stretch of the 400 meter. Henry finished the race in 7th place with a time of 48.92 seconds. "I only was focusing on the win, win, win. I know I can run faster, and I am really happy with the work I am doing with the coach," said Henry.

Washburn's Luz Lopez Gonzalez competes in the women's 3000 meter race. Gonzalez raced in the Washburn Open Saturday, Jan.30, placing 20th with a time of 11:39.84.

Washburn's Kelsie Dent finds a steady pace in the women's 3000 meter. Dent competed on day two of the Washburn Open Saturday, Jan. 30. She placed 16th with a time of 11:26.56.

Just Run: Washburn's Darian Hillebert sprinting out of the blocks in the 60-meter dash. Hillebert finished in 22nd place with a time of 8.04 seconds during the Washburn Open track and field competitions. " I don't think about much, just running fast and getting out of the blocks. I got to break my PR for the season, but not overall; I am getting closer," said Hillebert.

Kick it: Washburn's Nikki Kraaijeveld running in the women's 400-meter dash. Kraaijeveld finished 24th with a time of 1:01.63 in the Washburn Open on Saturday's track meet.

Mad Hops: Ichabod Tom Haug clears the bar in the high jump. Haug came in 5th with a height of 6 feet and 2.409 inches. Haug said, "high jump is a very mental event in track and field because you're jumping at heights at your head and higher. So you've got to be confident in your ability and trust your training."

Washburn's Pau Borillo Febrer gets some advice from assistant coach Rick Attig at the Washburn Open track meet

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