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The Washburn Review
Established 1885

The Washburn Review
Established 1885

The Washburn Review
Kyle Etzel

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter

Hi, my name is Kyle. I’m a Topeka-born junior communications major. When I’m not busy at a desk on campus, I’m probably doing something at my desk at home, or fixing my electric bike with parts I got laying around the house.

All content by Kyle Etzel
Washburn announces JuliAnn Mazacheck as its new president beginning Feb.1, 2023. The Washburn Board of Regents welcomed her during a special meeting Jan. 11, 2023.

Washburn welcomes JuliAnn Mazachek as its new president

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
January 12, 2023
Amari McGlory, president of BSU and senior in social work, leads the peaceful takeover protest. The protest was held in Morgan Hall.

BSU holds peaceful takeover rally at Morgan Hall

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
November 29, 2022
Students receive a round of applause after performing the final piece of the night. The ensemble was conducted by Seddon.

Wind Ensemble perform final concert of semester

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
November 22, 2022
The walls of the upstairs gallery are bare. It was closed to the public earlier this year.

Mulvane closing floor for renovations

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
November 22, 2022
Washburn’s Mr. Ichabod reaches new heights while pumping the crowd up at Yell Like Hell. Students cheered Mr. Ichabod on.

Yell Like Hell gives WU students, organizations chance to show spirit

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
October 25, 2022
'Candyman' puts scary spin on urban legend

‘Candyman’ puts scary spin on urban legend

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
October 20, 2022
Alex Red Corn, keynote speaker, discusses tribal lands in Kansas. As a citizen of the Osage Nation and assistant professor of educational leadership at Kansas State University, Red Corn has taught research methods and specializes in autoethnography.

Statewide Tilford Conference addresses disparity among students

Kyle Etzel and Christina Noland
October 19, 2022
Houston Gonzales, senior in music, performs a solo at White Concert Hall Oct. 13, 2022. It was the first student jazz concert of the year.

WU Jazz Ensembles hold concert

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
October 19, 2022
Washburn jazz students perform on White Concert Hall's stage in this archive photo. Craig Treinen, music department chair and director of jazz, was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame in 2015.

WU Jazz Ensembles to hold concert Oct 13

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
October 12, 2022
Evergy schedules workshop for capital spending increase

Evergy schedules workshop for capital spending increase

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
October 10, 2022
Energy costs increase for Kansas consumers

Energy costs increase for Kansas consumers

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
October 10, 2022
Evergy transmission lines change direction southeast of Topeka in this photograph taken Saturday, July 30, 2022. This particular section was brought into service last winter.

This graph shows Evergy's declining use of fossil fuels since starting wind generation in 2010. Wind, specifically, is slated to be Evergy's biggest source of power annually.

Freshman midfielder Belle Kennedy drives the ball past a Missouri S&T player at Yager Stadium on Sunday, September 9, 2022. The Ichabods and Miners drew even, 0-0.

Soccer draws even with Missouri S&T

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
September 7, 2022
Studying abroad: International students share their perspectives of the United States

Studying abroad: International students share their perspectives of the United States

Hayden Kalp and Kyle Etzel
August 31, 2022
President Jerry Farley announces his retirement April 18, 2022. He has served for more than 25 years as the president of Washburn University.

President Farley retires after serving for Washburn University for 25 years

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
April 19, 2022
This logo represents the visual identiy of Apeiron. Apeiron was started as a proto-academic conference for undergraduate and graduate students to present research.

Bod Brief: Apeiron showcases students hard work

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
April 20, 2022
A cradle hangs in the corner amid a Catholic crucifix and blessed palm leaves. This typical Sicilian residence at the turn of the 20th century is one of the many places Kerry Wynn visited in 2019.

Brown Bag discussion reveals the life of Sicilians in the 20th century

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
April 15, 2022
A soldier appears to guard something burning the distance in this photograph, taken by Peter Turnley, currently on display in Mulvane's Truth exhibit. Turnley captured this image during the Gulf War. Peter Turnley, Gulf War, Kuwait, 1991, archival pigment print, Mulvane Art Museum Permanent Collection.

Mulvane stays true to WUmester theme

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
April 11, 2022
The foot wash station is inside the Union Underground's newly renovated family restroom. Senne Company, Inc. completed the work in March.

Union Underground completes restroom renovations

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
April 4, 2022
Bods on the block: What are your plans for spring break?

Bods on the block: What are your plans for spring break?

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
March 11, 2022
Visitors can use brushes to carefully uncover nests of dinosaur eggs in Dig Pits as part of the new Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies exhibit at the Kansas Children's Discovery Center. The exhibit is open through May 30 and is part of Topeka Dino Days.

Dinos shake the ground in Topeka

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
March 10, 2022
Bil Thompson, the merit badge counselor for Game Design, teaches Scouts in the Henderson Learning Center on the campus of Washburn University.

Scouts gain more than merit badges at Washburn University

Christina Noland, Glorianna Noland, Kyle Etzel, and Leah Jamison
February 24, 2022
The Kansas Silent Film Festival returns to Topeka and Washburn’s campus this weekend, Feb. 24 through Feb. 26 for the 25th time.

Kansas silent film festival celebrates 25 years

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
February 24, 2022
Apeiron returns to campus on April 22, 2022. It was created to showcase student works and research at Washburn.

Apeiron showcase returns in-person this spring

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
February 23, 2022
Attendees and representatives talk about careers in Lee Arena. The Career Fair has averaged about a hundred companies and grad schools present in recent years.

Bod Brief: Career Fair brings opportunities to Washburn

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
February 14, 2022
Black Student Union will have a trivia table on Feb. 14, 2022. The flyer was created with elements from history explained at the display.

Bod Brief: Black History Month Trivia is ready to educate

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
February 10, 2022
Henderson's elevator button signals it's coming. The elevator was out of service for months last semester in Fall 2021.

Washburn University ensures accommodations for students

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
February 9, 2022
The Spring Bowtie fair is Thursday, Feb.10, 2021. Bowtie was started to facilitate student organizations' public presence.

Bod Brief: Build relationships at the Bowtie Fair

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
February 7, 2022
The Open Mic Night will be in the Union Underground Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 at 7 p.m. The event is hosted by Washburn's Black Student Union.

Bod Brief: Open Mic Night welcomes talent to celebrate Black History Month

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
February 3, 2022
The 2021 Volleyball team stands in front an inflatable version of the famous NCAA trophy in Tampa, Florida. The Lady Blues finished runners-up of the NCAA-II National Tournament.

Washburn volleyball reflects on their striking season

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
January 25, 2022
Trueness has become an increasing factor in the modern world. This year's calendar is packed with goings-on posted at www.washburn.edu/wumester.

WUmester brings the truth to Washburn University

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
January 20, 2022
Multiple Spider-Mans emerge from portals in this poster for "Spider-Man: No Way Home." The movie was theatrically released on Dec. 17, 2021.

Review: Spider-Man: No Way Home

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
January 11, 2022
Bookstore employees process year-end totals Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. Washburn is slated to continue with in-person lectures in spring despite burgeoning omicron cases.

Omicron variant spreads throughout the U.S.

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
December 29, 2021
Dr. Jerry Farley, President of Washburn University shares wise words of wisdom to kick off fall commencement. Fall commencement was held Dec. 17, 2021.

Washburn recognizes students’ success at fall commencement

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
December 23, 2021
Personal trainer works to encourage and assist student. The SRWC started this program in the hopes to encourage students to hit the gym to stay healthy.

Personal training continues through the Student Recreation and Wellness Center

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
December 14, 2021
A roll of stickers sit ready in a patient room. Washburn University's Student Health office has administered over 2,000 doses.

Student Health still offers free vaccinations after WUVAX raffles

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
November 23, 2021
Cast members of Washburn Theatre's new play, "The Thanksgiving Play", rehearse on Monday night, Nov. 11, 2021. The play was written by Larissa FastHorse in 2015.

“The Thanksgiving Play” brings comedy to the Neese Gray Theatre

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
November 11, 2021
Back on duty: Captain James Anguiano smiles for a picture near the front door of the Washburn University Police Department. Anguiano joined WUPD in 2021 after working for KU's Public Safety Office for thirty years.

Experienced public safety officer joins WUPD

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
November 10, 2021
Dynamic: Washburn defender Carlee Thompson kicks near the sideline on Oct. 29, 2021. Thompson finished the match with one shot on goal.

Washburn soccer stings Hornets in upset shutout

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
November 3, 2021
Get the ball: Washburn forward Khloe Schuckman goes after the ball on Oct. 22, 2021. Schuckman recorded three shots on goal in the match.

Soccer crushed by clock in loss to Jennies

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
October 27, 2021
Down the line: Senior defender Olivia Harriger dribbles the ball near the sideline on Oct. 24, 2021. Harriger scored the only goal of the match in Washburn's victory.

Washburn soccer silences Lions in shutout victory

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
October 27, 2021
Homecoming roars through campus

Homecoming roars through campus

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
October 25, 2021
Poet at work: Jae Nichelle orchestrates a haiku collaboration with the audience. Nichelle performed Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 at the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center.

Jae Nichelle shares spoken word art

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
October 20, 2021
Celebration: Members of the team hug each other after scoring a goal on Oct. 10, 2021. Washburn defeated Rogers State 3-1 in the match.

Washburn soccer comes back to top Hillcats

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
October 18, 2021
Push it: Washburn University midfielder Sydney Rosemann (19) dribbles the ball Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, at Yager Stadium in Topeka, KS. Rosemann finished with two shots on goal in the match.

Washburn soccer ends scoreless streak in draw with RiverHawks

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
October 12, 2021
With foresight and leadership: Graduate Assistant Logan Morrissey surveys warmup at practice on Oct. 7, 2021. Morrissey finished her playing eligibility at Washburn with a school wins record.

Retiring the racket: Logan Morrissey begins coaching journey at Washburn

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
October 11, 2021
Tricks and Chill: Topeka welcomes the Cirque Italia paranormal circus. Thursday, Sept. 30- Sunday, Oct. 3 visitors were taken to another world through the circus.

Paranormal Circus shocks the Topeka community

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
October 5, 2021
After Washburn soccer's match on Sept. 24 against Fort Hays State ended in a tie the Ichabods stand at 4-1-1 on the year.

Ichabod soccer strikes early but tie with Tigers

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
September 29, 2021
After a 6-1 victory over the University of Nebraska at Kearney on Sept. 26, 2021 Washburn University soccer is 5-1-1 on the season.

Goals galore as Washburn soccer laps Lopers

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
September 28, 2021
Sharing the road: Drivers and cyclists are often told to be considerate of each other, but they rarely agree on how. The first traffic regulations were enacted in the early 20th century.

Opinion: Drivers and cyclists sharing the road

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
September 28, 2021
Brief: Washburn provides Suicide Prevention Training & Resources

Brief: Washburn provides Suicide Prevention Training & Resources

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
September 24, 2021
Spill the tea: Come visit Professor Rachel Epp Buller Wednesday Sept. 22nd at noon in the Cottonwood Room of Memorial Union. Brown Bag Discussions are making a come back for this fall semester.

Brown bag series discusses women’s bodies throughout history

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
September 20, 2021
Bod Brief: Walk with a Doc comes to Washburn

Bod Brief: Walk with a Doc comes to Washburn

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
September 17, 2021
The fleet of tables: A student walks with a bag of items while looking at surrounding tables. The Career and Grad School Fair was held Wednesday, Sept. 15 in Lee Arena.

Washburn hosts Career and Graduate School Fair

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
September 16, 2021
Let's review: "The Next Three Days" was made by Lionsgate and released in 2010.

Movie Review: “The Next Three Days”

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
September 13, 2021
It's back: Football returns to Washburn after a year off due to COVID-19.

Bods on the Block: “Are you ready for football games to be back at Washburn?”

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
September 9, 2021
GOAL: Senior midfielder Tera Lynch scores the second goal in Washburn's 2-1 victory against Augustana.

Ichabods come back and defeat Augustana

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
September 7, 2021
Sophomore success: The Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center hosted the sophomore success kick-off this week.

Highlighting sophomore success

Kyle Etzel and Madison Dean
September 3, 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.

Lynch scores winning point in season opener

Kyle Etzel, Assistant Editor / Reporter
September 3, 2021
Taking care of business: Leadership Institute Members in front of just one of the projects from this weekend.

Little Event, big impact

Maggie Cabrera, Alyssa Storm, and Kyle Etzel
September 1, 2021
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