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The Washburn Review
Established 1885

The Washburn Review
Established 1885

The Washburn Review
Ellie Walker

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief

Hi, I’m Ellie! I am a senior mass media major with an emphasis in public relations and creative advertising and minor in English. I am currently a copy editor for the Mass Media department. My passions include painting, writing and traveling. After graduation, I plan to work in marketing here in Topeka so I can remain close to my family.

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Amri Johnson, CEO and founder of Inclusive wins speaks at the Martin Luther King Celebration. Johnson reflected on his personal life while integrating King’s lessons and teachings.

[Photo] Washburn hosts its first Martin Luther King Jr. celebration

LeSha' Davis, Editor-in-Chief Indigo Magazine and Managing Editor Washburn Review
January 18, 2024
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.

First-generation students share the struggle of paving the way

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
September 1, 2022
Women in computer science

Women in computer science

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
September 1, 2022
Defining the "American Dream"

Defining the “American Dream”

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
August 31, 2022
Tassilyn Bolin participates in the pole vault competition. The track meet took place Feb. 12, 2022, Topeka, Kansas.

GALLERY: Sights from the mid-week challenge

Kohichiro Yamada, Jesse Bruner, and Ellie Walker
February 25, 2022
Megan Allacher (7) and Stacy Briggs (8) keep a steady pace in the 3000. The track meet took place Feb. 12, 2022 in the Washburn Indoor Athletics Facility.

Washburn track and field dominates the scoreboard at mid-week challenge

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
February 18, 2022
Erin Billups is the survivor of a hit-and-run case. She has persevered through this traumatic incident to continue her education at Washburn.

Erinn Billups returns to the sidelines after hit-and-run

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
February 15, 2022
Mark Potter and his wife Nanette discuss how they handled Mark's depression. The event took place on Jan 31, 2022.

Mark Potter puts the pressure on Athletes to seek help for mental health

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
February 15, 2022
Washburn sophomore Romain Henry runs in the 60-meter hurdles Jan 29, 2022, Topeka, KS. Henry finished with a time of 8.19 seconds in the preliminaries.

Track and Field picks up the pace at the Washburn Open

Kyle Manthe and Ellie Walker
February 2, 2022
Robert Joseph Dole served in the House of Representatives and The Senate during his political career. Dole passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021.

Remembering the life of Robert J. Dole

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
December 17, 2021
11% of women in America experience Endometriosis. If you or someone you know experiences painful abdominal pain, reach out to your healthcare provider.

Understanding a woman’s struggle with endometriosis

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
December 16, 2021
Yunjung Lee and Lucy Tan play at White Concert Hall for the Guest Artist Concert. The Guest Artist Concert took place Dec. 6, 2021.

Violinist and pianist showcase their talents

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
December 13, 2021
Nancy Acharya explains the differences between the U.S. and Nepal. Acharya is a foreign exchange student from Nepal.

Nepali International student voices her experience in the U.S.

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
December 8, 2021
Carnegie Hall shines the brightest on the Washburn Winter Walk. The Washburn Winter Walk is open to the public until Sunday, Feb. 6.

Gallery: Wander through Washburn winter walk

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
December 6, 2021
Tiger King 2 becomes huge hit on Netflix. The second season dropped Nov. 17, 2021.

Tiger King season 2 show review

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
December 3, 2021
Neyssa Nunez-Redmond speaks to the audience about black hair. Nunez-Redmond is the owner of Little Girl's Hair.

“Don’t Touch My Hair” educates, empowers students about haircare

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
December 1, 2021
The zoo lights reflect the holiday season with themes of Christmas. The event is happening every night until Dec. 26, 2021. Hours may vary.

The zoo lights up for the holidays

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
November 30, 2021
Washburn Catholic Campus Center is hosting their annual Giving Tree project from Nov. 5 to Dec. 3, 2021.

[Photo] The giving tree is coming to town

Gabi Rodriguez, Reporter
November 29, 2021
"The Thanksgiving Play" is a satirical comedy created by Larissa FastHorse. The show is about four white people trying to create a politically correct Thanksgiving production.

“The Thanksgiving Play” captivates crowd with satire

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
November 16, 2021
Daija Coleman leads the March on Inclusion around Washburn Campus to advocate for better accessibility into Carnegie Hall. The march took place on Nov. 10, 2021.

Students march for disability accessibility

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
November 12, 2021
A portrait displays a woman who inspired John Sebelius for his Powerful Women series. The piece was displayed among other artists' work at the Mulvane Art Museum on Nov. 5, 2021.

[Photo] Meet the artists at the Mulvane Art Museum

Haley Pearson, Reporter
November 11, 2021
Early Rider: Dr. Farley leads the homecoming parade. Homecoming weekend ended with a parade before the tailgating festivities and the football game on Oct. 30, 2021.

Homecoming 2021 comes to a close

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
November 1, 2021
Stand up king: Daniel Franzese performs for an audience of Washburn students, faculty, staff and community members. Franzese performed on Oct. 19, 2021 at Washburn University.

Daniel Franzese delights Washburn with his witty personality

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
October 22, 2021
Hanging out: Delta Gamma members hang around at the start of the block party on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. The block party was a way to raise money for Delta Gamma's philanthropy, Service for Sight.

[Photo] Delta Gamma serves their philanthropy, service for sight

Adelia Lawrenz, Reporter
October 11, 2021
Groovy: Washburn University Dancing Blues practice their dance moves before the Family Day Football Game. Their enthusiasm brought joy to their families and the crowd.

Family weekend returns to Washburn after a year of COVID-19

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
September 30, 2021
Another chapter in history: Washburn professors dissect past incidents similar to the storming of the Capitol building on Jan. 6. They looked back to the Roman Empire and past US history for examples.

[Photo] Listen, and make changes

Savannah Workman, Journalist
February 16, 2021
Why Do We Procrastinate? Piecing The Puzzle

Why Do We Procrastinate? Piecing The Puzzle

Ellie Walker, Copy Chief
November 12, 2020
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