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BY VICKI ALTHAGE have liked to box more,” Shiers Antelope Staff said. A TKO, or technical knock- out, can be declared when the For University of Nebraska referee or other judges (such at Kearney senior Alan Shiers, as official ring physician, the boxing isn’t just another sport fighter himself, or the fighter’s it’s a way of life. cornermen) decide that a fighter Shiers picked the Sigma cannot continue the match, even Tau Gamma’s Annual Fite Nite though he did not fail the count. for his boxing debut, coming out Shiers hopes Fite Nite is of the match more experienced just the beginning of his boxing Photos by Garrett Ritonya and hungry for stronger compe- career. ABOVE: One participant in tition. “There are a couple of fights Fite Nite receives a blow to Shiers has been preparing in Omaha and Grand Island that the head. The participants for his entrance into the ring for I’d like to get in on, I think I’d risked body and mind to box. the last four months. He spent have a pretty good advantage All for a good cause. the first few months concentrat- since the guys I train with are LEFT: Participants in Fite ing on cardio and strength train- bigger than my competition. Nite duke it out. The event ing while developing a weekly Blair fights UFC (Ultimate was sponsored by Sigma fitness regimen. About a month Fighting Championships) but I Tau Gamma and was used ago, Shiers introduced boxing plan on just sticking to boxing,” to raise funds for books for into his routine under the direc- Shiers said. underprivileged children. tion of Fitness 101’s Chris Blair. BELOW LEFT: Participants Fitness 101 is Shiers’ official strike simultaneous blows sponsor and you can usually find during Fite Nite. The all out boxing match may be thought crude him hanging out in the weight by some, but it was for a good cause. room. BELOW: One participant strikes a blow which gains him the upper hand in this match . “In a normal week I lift six times, run seven and box three days a week,” Shiers said. Shiers kicked off his match against a Cozad fighter coming out strong in the first round. “The first 20 to 30 seconds were really nerve wracking, but once I relaxed the fight was easy,” Shiers said. Shiers went into the second round barely winded and domi- nated the fight from beginning to end. Shiers saw the end of his first match when the referee called the fight in the middle of the second round. “The ref stopped the fight and declared a TKO. When it was over, I felt over trained and a little disappointed, I would Nebraskats host 40th anniversary celebration Members old and new dazzle the audience with singing, dancing BY KELLY BERNT Antelope Staff

Forty years after the show choir Nebraskats was formed, the original members had a chance to come back and watch the current talent, as well as per- form a little on their own. UNK Freshman Brianna Felton attended the concert for her music class and thoroughly enjoyed the performance. “I thought it was very interesting because I’d never seen them,” Felton said. “My favorite part of the performance was the ‘car wash’ part. It was a fun song, and the choreography was really good.” Spectator Kim Jones agreed. “I loved the car wash song be- cause the choreography was re- ally good,” Jones said. “I know Photos by Erik O’Brien a few of the Nebraskat perform- LEFT: For the Nebraskats 40th Anniversary, former and current mem- ers, so I enjoyed coming.” bers took to the stage to sing one last song during the concert. Both Felton and Jones say TOP LEFT: The Nebraskats pose in a final position to a song. they plan to attend future Ne- ABOVE: Juniors Clifford Holman and Brittany Davidson tango down braskat performances. the stage.

Coming soon to UNK: Steve Hofsetetter Comedy Night Thursday, April 10th @ 9 p.m. Health and Sports Center

Relay for Life Friday, April 11 @ 7 p.m. Alumni House NEXT WEEK Jane Flemming Kleeb is coming to Students get a taste of the real Spring training for football began Fun5k Run/Walk UNK to discuss the impact of young world. Read more on page 2. this week. Read more on page 5. Saturday, April 19 @ 9 a.m. 2 5 voters April 16 at 5 p.m. Read more Layout by XXXX next week. Cope Stadium I N D E X News/Features 2 Layout by Sarah Sweeney WEDNESDAY, APR. 9, 2008 UNO professor seeks to increase environmental awareness Inconvenient Truth” presenta- decrease in ice, which makes it estimates showed that the United lion gallons. these hurdles, there will be in- BY LAURA LARSEN tion. Wilson brought the presen- impossible for them to do the States has now been passed by Airlines are also making creased hope,” Wilson said. Antelope Staff tation to UNK last Thursday. necessary hunting. China in overall total usage. the move to green technology. According to Ord political A group of 20 students In the tropics, hurricanes Dr. Wilson talked about a Boeing has developed a lighter science senior Ben Dennis, the In the two years since listened while Wilson warned are growing in intensity due to number of measures that indi- plane made of carbon rather speech was a “great presentation Al Gore’s documentary, “An about the changes that are im- increased ocean temperatures. viduals can do to reverse the than steel, which is more fuel- on a very important issue.” Inconvenient Truth,” was re- minent if we, as a country and “This summer is predicted trend. “Bottled water takes two efficient. Wayne political science ju- leased Gore has continued to world, do not change our behav- to be one of the worse hurricanes ounces of petroleum to ship. “Green ways of life won’t nior Sarah Jensen also found the fight for increased action in the ior. seasons in history,” Wilson said. Switching to drinking tap water change our lifestyles but will presentation very informative. area of global warming. Gore “Some personal changes are The problems associated is a first simple step to reduce oil require a refocus of monetary “The presentation is informative also won a Nobel Prize for his as simple as switching your light with global warning are in large consumption,” Wilson said. resources,” Wilson said. and more people should have efforts. bulbs at home,” Wilson said. part a result of carbon emis- Another step is to move According to Wilson, three come. Being environmentally UNO professor Dr. James Research cited in Dr. sions. toward hybrid technology with hurdles stand in the way of mov- friendly is such an easy thing to Wilson has joined the Gore Wilson’s presentation revealed According to the presenta- our cars. According to Wilson, ing toward green technology. do,” Jensen said. movement. the impact global warming is tion, 1999 estimates revealed research has found the American These hurdles include the For more information about Wilson is one of 1,000 already having on the Earth and the United States is ranked first automotive fleet consumes 9.6 population size worldwide, the things you can to become more individuals to be person- wildlife today. worldwide for carbon emissions million gallons of petroleum per political environment and tech- green check out www.ecogeek. ally trained by Al Gore at his In the arctic, polar bears are per person, while at an average year. Switching to hybrids will nology. “If we can overcome org. Tennessee home to deliver “An suffering because of a dramatic of 5.6 tons per person. The 2006 reduce that number to 3.7 mil- Preparing for the ‘Real World’ t As seniors prepare for graduation, good job opportunities are on the top of their lists and minds. BY HANNAH HOTOVY Nancy Kneen, Director of help them tailor their resumé ing to hire you. Lack of these Antelope Staff Career Services at UNK, has lots towards specific jobs. A resumé skills is also one of the main rea- of advice for students who find helps you answer the question, son people get fired from a job.” The semester is coming to themselves in this quandary. ‘How do I market the skills I Another thing that students an end, and for most seniors it Kneen said that the things have for the employer I am ap- should take into consideration couldn’t come fast enough. But that students should focus on plying to?’” is their attire and interviewing with graduation right around the most are the things that students Marketing skills are a huge skills. corner, many students are ask- can control. The first thing a part of finding a job, and Kneen “Interviewing skills and ap- ing themselves, “What comes student should do is build a re- says there are two skills that ev- propriate dress are really impor- next?” sumé. ery employer is looking for these tant. This is something that stu- Whether students already “In general, the big ‘do’ is days. dents can easily take control of. have a job lined up or are still in to develop a resumé. If students “The number one thing Be prepared to be interviewed. Photo By Laura Schemper the process of looking for one, don’t know what their job op- employers are looking for are Even a call from a company to Paul Sutton of Wahoo, Neb. a junior exercise science major gets many feel a little uncertain about tions are, they can come into our written and oral communication set up an interview time can be a a mock interview on Friday. The interview took place in the Career the future. office and visit with us about the skills. If you don’t have these screened interview. Be prepared Services Office in the Student Affairs Building. possibilities. This way we can skills, they are probably not go- right away to be interviewed af- ter applying.” The Career Services office is source to the ITEC department. fair, the showcases that ITEC open year round, even during the “The ITEC department has provide and the good ITEC pro- summer, to help students find in- helped me in finding a job af- gram along with my own expe- ternships and jobs. Students can ter graduation by having show- riences, I have had several job even use Career Services for an cases, where companies come in offers. I really think that my past entire year after graduation, free and have a 1-2 hour long show work experience stood out more of charge. After that year, Career about the company. Several of than anything. Lots of people Services will still be willing to the companies interviewed me can get a degree, so you need help students for a small fee. the next day. The ITEC depart- something extra to get the job.” Career Services isn’t the ment also had a career fair in That “something extra” only means for students to get February. And Brenda Jochum is could include the required in- help for finding an internship a great asset for students when it ternship that students must ac- or job. Jason Seberger, a senior comes to internships and career complish before graduating graduating from the industrial placement. The ITEC depart- from the ITEC department. technology department with a ment has a 99 percent placement So, whether you have a fu- Bachelor of Science degree in rate,” Seberger said. ture set in stone or are as unsure construction management, said Seberger also mentioned as a kid at a candy store, UNK, that the ITEC department has that finding a job hasn’t been along with all its departments, is Photo By Laura Schemper been very helpful in assisting difficult for him because of what there to help you find that first Diana Kircher, Assistant Director of Career Services, conducted a mock interview with Paul Sutton, a his job seeking. Seberger also UNK and the ITEC department real job. junior exercise science major, on Friday. Sutton said he did the mock interview for a class requirement mentioned that Brenda Jochum, has to offer. and also to gain experience for applying to chiropractic school. Internship Director of the ITEC “Job searching really hasn’t department has been a useful re- been difficult. With the career Nester Hall nears completion, opening in August 2008 computer lab BY ABBIE WEIDNER Margritz said. 20 four bedroom two open lounges Guest Writer Kelsee Sharpe, a sophomore business admin- two kitchens rooms three study areas 3 two bedroom istration major from Table Rock, is also worried recreation room rooms Three years of planning, one year of construc- about the community. She will move from Conrad laundry room tion, and three apartment-style complexes, and all hall to Nester in the fall. She is concerned because one girl is looking forward to is a full-sized refrig- she is coming from a building where the commu- erator. nity is really close and she is afraid “people will Nester will be the new residence hall opening close their doors and I won’t know my neigh- on campus in fall 2008. bors.” The students and staff have been looking for- Nester could possibly change the entire way ward to Nester for a while. that UNK residential life is set up. Because the A perk of Nester is that someone will clean Nester buildings will be only open to upperclass- the bathroom once every two weeks for the stu- men, the freshman students who are required to dents who live there. This is a plan to keep the live on campus will be living in a more traditional bathrooms well kept and in good condition for the residence hall. This could definitely be seen as a coming years. positive because traditional housing makes it easier Keli Margritz, a junior education major from for students to meet other people and interact with Lexington will be an RA in Nester next year and students they are living with. This is also thought has her concerns. to improve the retention rate for sophomores to Photo By Abbie Weidner “The apartment style rooms of Nester could stay on campus because they have the opportunity University View will be connected by a glass enclosed walkway between the Nester buildings. The com- make it difficult for students to meet other people to move into a much nicer, more apartment style plex is named after William R. Nester, the last President of Kearney State College. Nester inspired the because everyone has their own distinct space,” living space. University View room because of his goal and aspriations for Kearney as a college.

“The community in Nester is a big priority. “I’m looking forward “I’m looking forward to a The RAs will need to be to my own room and full size refrigerator!” creative with advertising kitchen!” and food to have good Keli Margritz programs.” Kelsee Sharpe Year in school: Sophomore Year in school: Junior Rick Larsen Major: Business adminstration Major: Education Director of Residential and Greek Life Hometown: Table Rock Hometown: Lexington Photos by Abbie Weidner Et Cetera WEDNESDAY, APR. 9, 2008 Layout by Michelle Allen 3 Letters to the editor: Modern Sins 1 helps its followers apply their the news release...of course they Doctrines to the modern world. don’t. They are not subject to Dear Antelope Staff: So basically its “same sins, new the Vatican in any way. Hello, as a Catholic I was context,” not “new sins.” In actuality, the concepts be- very offended by the article in Secondly I found most of hind these sins has not changed, the Wednesday, April 2, 2008, the quotes offensive, I was how- they just have been molded to fit edition of the Antelope entitled ever most offended by the com- new contexts which have been “Vatican speaks out - do mod- ment published from Brandon created. I would love to write an ern times create modern sins?” Pettigrew, “Basically, it’s the article for your paper that actu- First off the Vatican was not Catholic Church trying to stop ally explains what the Vatican creating “modern sins,” it was the use of science in the twenty- was trying to do with this press simply trying to explain to how first century.” This is not at all release, instead of attacking it... its longstanding Doctrines ap- the case. The Catholic Church why this stuff is so controversial ply to the modern world. This supports much of science, in- I have no clue. The list looks may look like they were mak- cluding adult stem cell research pretty innocent to me. ing new sins but that is simply (stem cell research that doesn’t I hope the next person that because these situations did not involve killing a child with a writes an article that discusses exist 100+ years ago. These soul in order to do research). the religious beliefs of a large situations mostly fall under the Also the Catholic Church is not part of the student body would same sin, that of not respecting one of the many that are now at- be a little more “fair” next time. life. Abortion, fetal stem cell tacking things such as evolution. It wouldn’t be that hard to get research, human genetic clon- In fact, as a graduate of Pius X in both sides of the story. Lincoln, I learned evolution in ing are all wrong because they Kyle Myers do not carry with them a respect my Senior Biology course. The for the life that God bestowed to Catholic Church is against sci- each and every one of us. These ence that does not carry with it Fees Unfair are not new sins. They all fall a proper respect for the life God gave us. under the 5th commandment, To Whom It May Concern: Show me the money thou shall not kill, i.e. respect Thank you for listening to While making my plans life. The thing that is different my comment and I ask of you to enroll for summer classes at BY SCOTT LEVY Is that too much money for one huge salaries. is the situation in which the sin one last thing, try not to write Antelope Staff player to make? You try to be away from of not respecting life occurs. any more offensive articles in UNK, I noticed for the first time Another example is David your family and friends for most Catholics teach that God give our campus newspaper. the many other fees charged to Beckham. He plays soccer for of the year and live a normal you your soul from the moment my account other than tuition. More money and more Jason Gfeller the Los Angeles Galaxy and life. It is nearly impossible to do. of conception. Therefore the fe- Many of these fees charge me problems go hand-in-hand for makes more than 50 times the Let’s give them the money the tuses used in stem cell research for services that I had only used professional athletes. The talk average salary of other Major deserve and stay off their backs are really children and are being once in an entire year, if at all. about how much athletes are Modern Sins 2 League Soccer players. I believe for once. They put their bodies killed in order to do research. These fees have caught my at- getting paid seems to be the big- that he earns what he makes with and minds through so much for As far a cloning, the situ- tention because my parents pay gest thing in the sports world to- To Whom It May Concern: all the travel and time away from so many years that they deserve ations become a little more for my education, and I do not day. Is it right to pay athletes so The article entitled “Vati- his family and home land. to get paid. Not to mention the complicated. It goes back to want them paying for anything much money for a game that can Sports are now a business hits and pain they play through can speaks out - do modern the teaching that sex has two remotely unnecessary. Money, be played by children? times create modern sins?” is and owners have the money to and being in the spotlight con- aspects. The unitive and procre- In the world that we live a gross misrepresentation of the for my family, is very tight as I pay these players a huge sal- stantly. ative. It is supposed to bring a in, money is a big issue. Paying what the Vatican was trying to can imagine it is for the majority ary for playing the game. I say So, people of the sports husband and wife closer togeth- millions to athletes is not that do in its recent press release of of other college students. give them more, but trouble will world, lets take a step back and er and help bring children into bad. People, you need to real- “New sins.” The facts behind I believe we should be able always follow them no matter look at the big picture. One must this world. Thus whenever you ize that athletes spend several the article are flawed, the tone to pick and choose the facilities where they go. see the physical and mental pain take away one of these aspects months on the road, away from is unnecessarily hostile, and the we want to use on campus and be Alex Rodriguez is a great that a professional player goes you are using sex in a wrong/ their houses, lives, and families. worst part is the interviews of charged a set amount. Fees such baseball player and is constantly through. They are just like you sinful way. This usually has to So, if professional teams can af- students. How can you not inter- as the technology fee and facility being talked about on television, and me. Sports are a big part of do with contraception or homo- ford to pay athletes millions, I view one single Catholic in the fee are charged per credit hour. the radio and in newspapers. Da- the world that we live in so let’s sexual acts, both wrong because say they have earned it. article, and see their opinion? I Therefore someone who takes vid Beckham is the same way. not bash so much on the play- remove the procreative aspect Take, for example, Alex Ro- bet if you did, you would find several credit hours and does not He is talked about for leaving ers because they make so much from the sexual act, but it can be driguez. He is the third baseman that none felt that this was par- his home country to try to bend money. Face it, when we watch applied to cloning because there use the technological facilities for the New York Yankees and ticularly controversial, or even the ball here in the United States. them on television it takes us all you are removing the unitive as- at school still pays more than a his salary is listed at $28 mil- national news worthy. And why It is a sad time to hear about all back our glory days and makes pect. person who takes fewer credit lion. His earnings could pay for would you ask a bunch of prot- the major league players in all us remember what it was like to The Vatican is trying to hours and utilizes the facilities. the entire Florida Marlins team. sports being bashed for making play. estant students if they care about If we are going to be charged for a service by the school the fee should be the same for all stu- dents, regardless. Everyone knows college is expensive, and finding the mon- ey to pay tuition is hard enough without all the added fees. The college should not be able to BY SHELLY FOX get enough of them. TLC’s makeover show, “What Surprisingly, some of the made even more evident by the UNK gets reality check charge us for services we do not Antelope Staff No matter which end we Not to Wear.” shows you might imagine being fact that UNK has even made its fall on, and whether most of us Second place was a tie be- the most popular barely made own knock-off of a popular re- want or need. We, as students, should be able to choose where Whether we like it or not, will admit it or not, we have all tween “America’s Next Top the top five: “The Bachelor” ality show with its event UNK seen a reality show or two from Model” on the CW and ABC’s and “American Idol,” which Idol. our money is spent, or in my it’s obvious that reality television case, where my parents money is becoming one of the dominant time to time. “Extreme Makeover Home Edi- tied with “Hogan Knows Best,” We can fight it and deny it is spent. forms of amusement in today’s But, you might be surprised tion.” MTV’s “Real Life,” “My Big all we want, but the numbers world, despite the fact that some to learn what the most frequent- There was a six-way tie for Redneck Wedding” and “Whose speak for themselves. people—many people—believe ly watched reality shows with third place between “Rock of Wedding is it Anyway” round Lopers, we are reality show- Katie Pfannenstiel it is ruining entertainment com- our fellow students really are; Love,” “My Super Sweet 16,” out the top five. addicts. pletely. they may not be what you were “Trading Spaces,” “America’s Other shows with notable On the opposite side of the expecting. Best Dance Crew,” “The Real UNK fan bases included “The spectrum, however, are the peo- Here are the top five reality World” and “Dancing with the Hills,” “Project Runway,” “Su- ple whose sole source of tele- shows with UNK students: Stars.” pernanny,” “The Surreal Life,” vised entertainment seems to be Coming in at first place as “LA Ink,” “Flavor of Love,” “Survivor” and “The Bad Girls reality shows, who simply can’t the most frequently watched was “So You Think You Can Dance,” Club.” “The Biggest Loser” and “A Obviously, UNK has also Shot at Love with Tila Tequila” fallen victim to the “reality all tied for fourth place. trap,” a reality (no pun intended) AMERICA'S SPRING 2008 STAFF WANTED – SUMMER CAMP STAFF Any opinions expressed in columns, Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries has positions still avail- # editorials, editorial cartoons or adver- able for summer 2008. 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Kearneya home away from home BY GRIFFITH WATSON

Leon de Winter - C, 1B Chris Gillaspy - OF Tre Howell - 2B Netherlands Henderson, Nevada Houston, Texas

I like the size of the town I like how the town supports I like playing baseball here, and the community here in UNK sports. The people in and the people are really Kearney. The faculty at UNK Kearney are very friendly and friendly. It’s a small city, but is very helpful and caring. welcoming to newcomers to it’s big enough that you can They are almost always the town. meet new people. willing to help out when you need it.

Ricky Muir - P Tim Pickard - P

Most students at UNK like to go home few are from the far reaches of the United Easton, Connecticut Sammaamish, Washington for the occasional weekend. For some of States and even Europe. For these student I like how everyone out here the players on the UNK baseball team, athletes, Kearney has provided a unique is nice and very welcoming It’s really easy to get around however, going home for a weekend isn’t opportunity to play baseball, work toward and that there are a decent town, and the people are amount of things to do really nice and accepting. quite so easy. A majority of the Lopers a degree and experience a place different around Kearney. are from right here in Nebraska, but a from home. Photo by John Reed Graphic by Eric Korth

HittingMines-sweepers blasts UNK past CSOM BY AMANDA BELL Colo., set the pace of the game won 6-3. This was the fresh- Antelope Staff with two homeruns in the first man’s fourth win of the season. game. Sophomore Kelsey Smith, “Throwing the fourth game Last weekend, the UNK from Blair also added a three- is the hardest game to pitch, be- Softball swept Colorado School run homer in the same inning cause they have already had so of Mines in a four game series at as Langerak’s second. Smith’s many at bats and have seen you Kearney’s Dryden Park. Mines homerun blasted the Lopers to so many times,” Thomas said, was number one in the RMAC an 8-5 lead, which they held “It’s a mental test more than a going into this past weekend, but through the rest of the game. physical test, because both teams after the four consecutive losses “I just went into the week- are very tired.” they are now ranked at number end with the mentality of a “Coming in as a freshman, two. champion. I was relaxed and I didn’t know what to expect, This was the first time all focused at the plate. I was very but this is such a fast-paced season that the Lopers have won determined. It’s not like I was game that I’ve had to adjust four in a row, and also the first trying to hit homeruns, I was just quickly. Molly (Langerak) has time that the Lopers have swept trying to get base hits. I knew as also helped so much. She keeps another RMAC team. a senior I had to step up for my me calm when I get tense, and While the Lopers are not team. Hitting is contagious, and makes me laugh during innings having the winning season that I knew that if I got a hit or two, it rather than letting me feel the they were predicted to have, they would spark something from the pressure,” Thomas said. are still hopeful and these wins rest of my teammates,” Langer- In addition to the tremen- were huge for them. ak said. dous pitching and catching, an- Saturday’s games consisted Sunday was no different other Loper also had her season of the Lopers winning 8-5 and from Saturday hitting-wise. The goal reached. Photo by Eric Korth 2-1. Freshman Jessie Thomas, Lopers had 20 hits for the day, “Going into the season, I The UNK softball teams surrounds sophomore Kelsey Smith after her 3-run blast pushed the Lopers to an from Yutan, started the first game 12 of them coming in the first knew that I wouldn’t get a ton 8-5 lead over the Orediggers of the Colorado School of Mines during game one of the four game series. giving up only three runs in five game alone. Lead-off hitter Mi- of playing time, so my only goal innings. Junior Ashley Guyle, chelle Gaunt, a senior from Mc- was to touch home plate once,” “It was glorious. It wasn’t in the Lopers’ season, and the nitely make it,” Langerak said. from Mead, threw a six hit com- Cook, went 3 for 3 in the first Mallory Nutt, a freshman from how I planned, because I want- RMAC tournament is still within “If we play to our full potential plete game, giving up only one game, and 2 for 4 in the second Cozad said. Sure enough, in the ed it to be a close play, but I reach if the Lopers keep working then we will turn some heads run and walking none. game. game Saturday, Nutt pinch ran just jogged in because it was a hard. along the way.” Hitting played a major fac- Two of the Lopers also for Laura Gormley, and sopho- homerun, and hey, everybody “I think if we have our The Lopers next, and final, home tor in the wins all weekend. Se- threw complete game wins. more Kelsey Smith hit a homer- loves a homerun,” Nutt said. minds set that we’re going to games will be played April 26 nior Molly Langerak, from Erie, Thomas threw a seven hitter and un to bring her in. There are still 12 games left conference, then we will defi- and 27 at Dryden Park. COLLEGE Coaching for a change STUDENTS! UNK student tries her hand at coaching BY ALISSA ROBERTS Larrage said the Amateur Softball even greater respect for him because of – Earn up to $2,287 – Antelope Staff Association looks for coaches who have it,” Larraga said. the time to volunteer to coach. To balance homework and coaching, t
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FootballLopers staff lookstackle to replace inexperience several key players BY MIKE PENNETTA wanted to be out there so bad, as I knew I could “Last year was a huge disappointment for us Antelope Staff help my team tremendously.” offensively. We had a lot of talent that didn’t live Hilton will look to make a large contribution up to the hype,” Myrick said. “I’m taking it upon The Loper football team began spring to the receiving core this year as he will be myself to put the core on my back and carry them AMANDA BELL practices this week with new obstacles in their eligible for fall completion. this year; I’m a senior this year, so I gotta go out Sports Columnist path. With the stench of last year’s disappointing Another receiver who played last year, Eric with a bang.” 6-4 season still hovering around them, the Lopers Myrick, will be unable to compete in spring As the Lopers continue spring practices, look to make this fall as special one. With many practices due to being a part-time student will they will focus on preparing the new players for of last year’s seniors graduated, experience will serve as a mentor this spring. making game time decisions and getting them be one of the many obstacles the Lopers must “I’m looking to bring the younger guys used to playing at a college pace. overcome. along this spring, help them out and help them “Getting the young players on board and Rock Chalk “We have a ton of young guys that will be understand the game more,” Myrick said. getting them comfortable will be key. We really surprised about how much playing time they get As far as his contributions this fall, Myrick need our young players to step it up this year and Jayhawk in the fall,” Head Coach Darrell Morris said. “A looks to make a bigger splash. I know they will,” Morris said. Fundamentals win championships lot of our young guys will have to step it up this year in order for us to be good.” One of the key positions that will also While I’m not an avid basketball watcher, I do challenge the Lopers is that of the quarterback. pay close attention to detail. I also live with two Justin Arellano, who will begin his senior season die-hard KU fans so statistics have been thrown this year, is one of the five quarterbacks who will at me all season long. I did learn some interesting battle for the starting nod. The other four include facts as this season progressed, and two weeks sophomore Jake Altmaier, and redshirt freshmen ago, I came to discover that Memphis can’t shoot Justin Barry, Jake Spitzlberger and Bobby free throws as well as a championship team Adamson. candidate is expected to. The job is wide open as the Lopers are Since its inception in 1939, the men’s division looking for one of these young guns to step into I basketball championship has gone to overtime a the limelight. total of seven times. Monday night hundreds of Another position that will lack game thousands of basketball fans held their collective experience is the wide receiver position. Four breath as they enjoyed what could be argued as players return with some sort of game experience: the best basketball game of the year. If you are senior Eric Myrick, juniors Mike Pennetta and a student who lives on campus, then you may Brandon Dondlinger and redshirt sophomore not have seen this game ,then I do feel for you Kyle Kaiser. because there’s no way that listening to a game Joining this group in the fall will be another like this gave it justice. junior, Tyrone Hilton. The junior college transfer The teams themselves will probably be out of Miami, Fla., was forced to redshirt last fall remembered among the most talented ever due to some academic transfer issues. assembled at the collegiate level. Kansas and Memphis each amassed over 30 wins this season, “Sitting on the sidelines last year watching Photo by Garrett Ritonya my teammates play hurt me. It hurt my passion Redshirt freshman quarterback, Jake Spitzlberger of Lakewood, Colo., eyes an open receiver during a 31 and 33 respectively, en route to being the top and made me sick to my stomach,” Hilton said. “I spring practice last week. Spitzlberger is in a heated battle with four others for the starting position. ranked seeds in their region. Both teams won their conference tournament before storming through the early rounds with little problem. As I learned two weeks ago, the knock on Memphis is their reputation for horrible free throw shooting, which they proved to be right in It is never easy to see them go the remaining minutes of the second half in the national championship. New seasons mean goodbye to senior classes Statistics have it that they were the third worst team in the nation from the charity stripe BY AMANDA BELL certain players, seniors in particular. If you have a strong leadership team, that helps during the regular season before the team Antelope Staff That seems to be the case this year with the all things together. It makes for a greater unity as surprised the nation by shooting over 80 percent women’s basketball team. They will be losing a team. It all just depends on the situation, and during tournament play. What the statistics didn’t Senior year is a time of adjustment, especially two seniors, Amy Mathis and Melissa Hinkley. who the seniors are,” Coach Russ Martin said. show about the Tigers incredible tournament free for athletes. While many students are preparing Mathis earned RMAC Player of the Year awards, Martin is the offensive coordinator for the Lopers throw percentage was that they were hitting for their internships, or making their first career and named first team all-district by ESPN entering his fifth season. these free throws when they were already ahead moves, athletes must get used to a life without Magazine. Melissa Hinkley was second team Regardless of the sport, or the outcome of in the game by double-digit leads. When it came the sport they love and have been playing on all-conference, and third-team all-district. The the season, saying goodbye to senior never gets to crunch time, the Tigers crumbled under the some level for as many as ten to 15 years. While two players were also leaders in the classroom easier over the years. pressure. this is a rough transition for that athlete, it is also with both named first all-academic team in the “I think it gets harder to see them go, because The Tigers shot well for the first 35 minutes of a challenge for the coaches of the team and the RMAC. when you watch them come all the way through, the championship before Chris Douglas-Roberts program as a whole. With two players like this leaving a program, all four years, you see them grow,” Martin said. missed his fifth and sixth free throws. Watching a Athletes only have one senior year, but year the coach is affected, as well as the team chemistry “I think it gets harder over the years. The leader like this miss crucial free throws made the in and year out, coaches must say goodbye to one as a whole. two seniors this were two kids I recruited while team crumble behind him. or more seniors, and usually these seniors are key “Losing seniors like that greatly affects us. they were in high school, and then they spent all While both teams played rushed, sloppy leaders and players on and off the playing field or Those two were great leaders for us, as many four years here, so that’s a five year relationship offense, Mario Chalmers did take his time on one court. seniors are. Sometimes it’s harder to replace a you’re letting go of. You really know them, and shot, and it was the shot heard round the country “You get to know these people very well. senior’s leadership and mental toughness than you really know their families. It is tough, but it Tuesday morning. Chalmers made a 3 pointer to You spend a lot of time with them. You’ve it is to replace their scoring or actual basketball is part of the growing process for them,” Russell tie up the game with 2.1 seconds to go. This will watched them grow as people and players, and it skills,” Coach Carol Russell, said. Russell is in said. go down as perhaps the greatest shot in Kansas seems like just when they’re reaching that level her sixth season as the Lopers head coach. While the coach and the player may never basketball history. that you would consider to be their potential, you Russell had a rare season though, because again be on the field or court together again, The Jayhawks came out with fury in overtime, have to say goodbye to them,” said Volleyball seniors are not always the biggest leaders, or the some sort of relationship is always there, after and Memphis watched their only chance to win Head Coach Rick Squiers, who finished his ninth most memorable on the team. the playing days are over. in the game diminish. season earlier this year. Squiers lost three seniors “There are times when our seniors aren’t “We really try to have an interactive This was quite possibly one of the best this past season. necessarily our leaders, or even our captains. It relationship while our players are here, but we championship games seen since 1997 when “If things go well and you get to know them just really depends on the person,” Russell said. also try to continue that after they’ve gone. I Kentucky and Arizona battled with Arizona well and develop a quality relationship with For sports like volleyball and basketball, seniors think the hardest part is that you can’t follow up claiming victory and Miles Simon earning 30 them, it’s tough. It doesn’t seem to matter if there would appear to play a larger role, just because on them the way you want to,” Martin said. points in just a few minutes. were one or two of them, or five or six of them. the team size is smaller than certain other sports. Sports are something that joins people in a Until next year though, Memphis fans can It doesn’t matter how much they played, or how For example, football carries a team of over 100, way that no other relationship can. It is a common make excuses, and Kansas fans can fly their red, good they were,” Squiers said. and many of those players are seniors. love, and when it is all over there are still many white and blue flags, in any sport, making basic While the sentimental aspect of a player- “I think it all depends on the individual feelings left behind. Not only in players’ hearts, plays wins ball games. coach is always an issue, the success of the team group. In a big team sport like football, there are as most people would think, but in coaches’ might also be in jeopardy when it comes to losing multiple dynamic leaders at different positions. hearts as well.

If you’re out at the golf course this spring in range balls, and we get to play free rounds at the career. Kearney, there is a pretty good chance you will two courses here in Kearney. He helps us work “Arizona is definitely at the top of my list see members of the UNK men’s golf team tire- on difficult aspects of the game, like our short of places I have played,” Hadenfeldt said. “But lessly trying to improve on fundamentals like game.” otherwise I enjoy playing the courses here in Ne- putting, driving and other aspects of the game. braska and Colorado when the weather is nice.” The men returned to Nebraska over the “All we want to do is place The Lopers will be traveling to Colorado in weekend after playing in at the Grand Canyon the coming weeks to compete in RMAC tourna- Thunderbird Invitational in Goodyear, Ariz. in the top ten at every ments. Lopers look The Lopers finished in 15th place with a team RMAC tournament and “All we want to do is place in the top ten score of 913. at every RMAC tournament and beat as many to improve Sophomore Max Hadenfeldt, from Gering beat as many RMAC RMAC schools as possible,” Hadenfeldt said. finished in 76th place at the tournament. Haden- schools as possible. That “That is how we will be able to qualify for super- feldt enjoyed the weather in Arizona and added regionals.” off of Arizona that the team feels good about accomplishing its is how we will be able Last year the Lopers qualified to super-re- goals this season. to qualify for super- gionals, which was held in Lakewood, Colo. This “My goal is to qualify for every tournament,” year super-regionals will be held in Rohnert Park, Tournament Hadenfeldt said. “Our team goal is to shoot under regionals. ” Calif., on May 5-7. 300.” The NCAA Division II Men’s Golf Champi- The Loper men were able to finish below 300 onships will played in Houston on May 12-17. only once in Arizona, when they shot a 299 the Max Hadenfeldt Hadenfeldt has learned a vast amount about first day of the tournament. UNK finished upthe Sophomore how to compete in the RMAC and with top play- tournament with rounds of 304 and 310. ers from all over the country. BY JARED HOFF Hadenfeldt credits head coach Dick Beechner “I have learned a lot from my first year,” Ha- Antelope Staff for helping to develop and improve his game. The trip to Arizona went well for the men, denfeldt said. “To compete on the highest level, I “He encourages us to play every day,” Ha- and Hadenfeldt thinks it is the most fun and ex- have really learned to emphasize my short game denfeldt said. “We use his connections to go hit citing place he has played in his young collegiate when I practice.” Features 6 Layout by Kaitlyn Noone WEDNESDAY, APR. 9, 2008 Veterans Jimmy Eat World pair with Paramore Tom Linton, guitarist of Jimmy Eat World, talks about their latest tour coming to Council Bluffs BY MARK HAYDEN to the states for a one-month breaks along the road, but my Playing in front of thou- month was a pleasure for Linton “‘Here It Goes’ has been a Antelope Staff stint. Without much of a break, first big break was when I did sands of people is as good as it who said would never forget his really fun song to play live. It’s a Jimmy Eat World will take their not have to call up a temp ser- gets for any band, and getting experience there. song that was hard for us trans- tired riff fingers and jaded drum- vice to score a job after touring paid for it is even better. Tak- “When we were playing, the late for a live show. I’m glad we ming arms to Europe to play no- was over,” Linton said. ing their music to Japan this past crowd was rowdy, and everyone figured it out because it seems You might remember them table rock festivals this summer got really into it the music. But like it’s a fan favorite,” Linton as a band with a keen eye for such as the Rock AM in Nurem- after a song ends, they fall silent. said. the ladies. Their famous under- burg, Germany. They’re so considerate while A rockin’ good show in wear video for “The Middle” put They have not always had they wait for the next song to Council Bluffs will be filled with them on the map and launched the pleasure of showing off their start. It’s unreal.” songs like “Here It Goes” and of them into a rock music oblivion skills across the world, however. Jimmy Eat World hit the course old favorites like, “Pain” that only existed in their dreams Just like a lot of band success scene with their album, “Bleed and new favorites such as, “Al- before. stories in the music industry American.” Seven years since ways Be,” Linton says. Jimmy Eat World is bringing began, this band saw demos the release of their career- The band has teamed up their dreams to Council Bluffs, turned down, clubs did not let launching album, the band has with Paramore for this latest but isn’t promising a house full them play and money was not as not forgotten how to give their tour, a new face in the realm of of half-naked girls on stage. prevalent as their heart and soul fans something to appreciate. popular music. It’s not going to In support of their recently in their music. “Chase This Light,” a re- be outside, and you will not have released fifth album, “Chase Tom Linton, guitarist for cord that for many of their lis- to pay $4 for a bottle of water, This Light,” the band has been Jimmy Eat World, says that ev- teners solidifies their existence but this one will be sure to give touring non-stop since the al- ery day there was a new chal- in the scope of the rock indus- you a good taste of the annual bum hit record stores, and now lenge for the band, but even- try continues to show that they Warped Tour summer event. is your chance to see them April tually they came across a few are here to stay. A track off the See www.ticketmaster.com 16 at the Mid-America Center in Photo courtesy of www.googleimages.com people that actually gave them From right to left: Tom Linton, Rich Burch, Tom Lind and Jim Adkins. album titled, “Here It Goes,” for all ticket information. Con- Council Bluffs, Iowa. a chance. Jimmy Eat World is gearing up for their tour of the United States this might want you to grab your course seating still available: Coming off dates in Japan “We have received a lot of month. dancing shoes. $28. and Europe, they have returned

made her realize how materialis- to apply drywall,” Agaloos said. this program’s membership tic people can be. After work, the group had grow. Even though eight volun- Courtesy Photos: “When you are put in some- free time to interact with other teer students went to Greensburg, BELOW LEFT: UNK volunteers An exceptional one else’s shoes and lose every- students from different colleges. another few could join or attend posing for a picture after long thing, you learn to appreciate the “We loved to hang out with other communities in need. hours of work. little things in life. the students from South Dako- For more information con- BELOW BOTTOM RIGHT: “Being part of the service- ta,” Agaloos said. tact Geraldine Stirtz, Director of Workers move Greensburg’s new spring break learning program served me Agaloos loved this experi- UNK office of Service-Learn- water tower into place with a with life-long skills,” Agaloos ence; she is even thinking about ing, Department of Teacher Ed- crane. said. making it her career. ucation in College of Education BELOW TOP RIGHT: Justine t During their stay at Greens- Any students can be part of Building at (308) 865-8957, or Agaloos, a sophomore from New UNK’s alternative spring break burg, the group worked 8 a.m. to an exceptional experience for visit the Web site at www.unk. Jersey, found the small-town cri- 5 p.m. each day without pay, re- only $50. edu/service. sis eye-opening. Photo by Yoana program takes eight students to help building houses, “I learned how Agaloos would like to see Garcia rebuild homes in Greensburg, Kan. BY YOANA GARCIA the reconstruction after a tornado Guest Writer disaster on May 4, 2007, when 95 percent of the homes and Although many students got businesses were destroyed by a the opportunity to travel to tropi- two-mile-wide EF5 tornado. cal places during spring break, Agaloos was a first timer many UNK students decided to with UNK’s program. She de- stay home and catch up. scribed this experience as an op- Catching up meant sleeping portunity to discover your inner in, doing homework, working self. extra hours, spending time with friends and family or even mov- ing. “Being part of the Justine Agaloos, a UNK service-learning sophomore majoring in com- puter information systems, said program served me her spring break was not spent with life-long skills.” along the beach, but was quite an exceptional experience a little Justine Agaloos closer to home. Sophomore Agaloos was a part of UNK’s alternative spring break service-learning along with eight other UNK students. For Agaloos, coming from The group traveled to a big city in New Jersey, help- Greensburg, Kan. to help with ing out in this small community Senior interior design students show off their skills

BY LISA BECKER and talent,” Cathy Tourney from dent chooses,” Thompson said. “We have to make a display ers come in to class and explain in the area of kitchen and bath. Antelope Staff the interior design department “Each person was given wall of some kind and display from firsthand experience what “I would like to move to the On Sunday, April 6, 26 se- said. the same space for this project, all of our work on that. We do they thought it was like for Denver area after I graduate. I nior interior design students put Each student was given a 2nd floor of a building. The total get some free reign to do what them,” Richardson said. have a passion for doing kitchen their knowledge and skills on six inch by six inch square to square footage was around 6000 we want with that. Some people Both Thompson and Rich- and bath and I love the creativity display. The Kearney commu- work with. The theme for the feet. Each person was given an might have stronger points than ardson would like to continue that you can display,” Thompson nity and UNK students went to projects this year was to design article of hospital design and others which makes everyone’s interior design after graduation said. the Merryman Performing Arts a birthing unit. supposed to elaborate in their project a little different. I have Center to see the displays of the “We are responsible for de- design that concept,” Jessica really enjoyed working on the senior interior design projects. signing the basic floor plan and Richardson said. Richardson is project with the other interior “We have this event so the the outer walls with any win- a senior interior design student design students these long hours public and others on campus can dows,” Laura Thompson said. from Stratton. in the lab,” Richardson said. come see how amazing the stu- Thompson is a senior interior “We were supposed to go To create this project and dents’ work is. They never cease design from Kearney. into detail with our plans in the prepare for the show on Sun- to amaze me with their creativity “The project is a series waiting area, nurse’s station, and day the students went on several of presentation and technical patients rooms. Each person was field trips to hospitals around the boards, research papers dis- able to do what they wanted with area. played in any matter that the stu- this,” Richardson said. “We also had guest speak-

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Contact Fr. Jose Chavez for more information 308.234.1539 • givocationsoffi[email protected] Features WEDNESDAY, APR. 9, 2008 Layout by Kaitlyn Noone 7 Students save money by taking frugal measures t Statistics show that the majority of college students are in debt, but with a little bit of thought and creativity, some students have discovered ways to save money. Marketplace Book Exchange on BY KARA FLAHERTY Facebook.com. Guest Writer Freecycle.org is another Web site that offers used items, and better yet, every item is free. Registering a free account is required, but members are given access to local networks “I’ve saved over $20 where they can browse ads for “It’s really rare for Unless you were born into be difficult to find time for extra of the Internet, students have things that people are giving me not to wear at on every textbook riches, have the highest paying income. Add that to amounting the option to shop around for away for free. least one thing from that I bought part-time job ever or still live book prices, increasing gas pric- the cheapest prices. Another big money drain with your parents, if you’re a es and the basic costs of living, April Headley, a junior for students can be the cost of Goodwill.” online.” college student, chances are that what’s a college student to do? interior design major from food, especially with the bad Anj Ehrenberg April Headley habit of constantly eating out. you’re poor. One of the big bank- Omaha, Neb., has been using Senior Junior Between the pressures of breakers specifically related to the Internet to buy textbooks After all, who wants to cook, let attendance, homework and any students is the cost of books. since her sophomore year in technical theatre major from buy used music, movies, and extracurricular activities, it can Luckily, by making simple use college. Funk, also stresses the impor- books for cash or store credit. “I’ve saved over $20 on “I’ve saved over $20 tance of not eating out. “When I To save on those utility every textbook that I bought on every textbook cook, I just buy simple ingredi- bills, Ehrenberg added, “Al- online,” she said. “I just wait ents, like pasta and a few side ways turn the heater off when until the first class meeting, that I bought items,” she said. “Then, I have you aren’t home, and unplug make sure I need the book in online.” leftovers for a week. Eating anything that you aren’t cur- leftovers is just as fast as eating rently using.” the first place, and then I search April Headley for it online.” out.” Extra money-saving tips: Another great thing about Junior Ehrenberg saves lots of Make use of college resources the Internet is that students can money by cooking for herself, whenever possible. Apply for also sell their books online for alone go all the way to WalMart but she saves even more by scholarships. Make a conscious more money than selling them to buy groceries? shopping at Goodwill. When decision to spend money only back to the book store. “My biggest money-saving asked if she has an entire on things you need and sell Another tip: “After you sell tip is the dollar wall at Apple outfit from Goodwill, she said, things that you don’t need. If your books, save that money Market,” said Shelly Fox, a “That’s easy. I have an entire possible, get a part-time job for the next time you need to junior English major from Har- closet from Goodwill!” to help with extra expenses or buy books,” Headley said. rison. “You can buy cereal for Goodwill doesn’t stop at to save up money for future “You’ll take a lot of pressure off $1, and they have soup for 49 clothes, though. Along with the expenses. Live with roommates. yourself having the extra cash cents,” Fox said. Salvation Army, both stores of- Don’t ever use a credit card. already on hand.” Best of all, Apple Market is fer used furniture, desks, books, Lastly, worry about paying Photo by Kara Flaherty less than a mile away, making it April Headley, a junior interior design major from Omaha, browses Among students who have lamps, dishes and much more. off those student loans after you Facebook Marketplace. The Marketplace works much like the clas- bought or sold books online, the closest grocery store to the Other stores that offer used earn your degree and have the sifieds and includes student-friendly sections, like Marketplace Book popular Web sites include Ama- campus. items are Donna’s Book Nook opportunity to start living above Exchange. zon.com, Ebay.com, and the Angela Ehrenberg, a senior and Hastings. Hastings will also the poverty line.

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when it gets warm, but I’m not Heritage Park. Here possible ac- the Archway from Yanney Park, waysBY RACHEAL SMITH to cure cabin fever for less coin always sure what there is to do tivities are fishing, the observa- and it doesn’t require you to Antelope Staff “I like to get out and be active, especially that’s cheap,” Steinke said. tion tower, paddle boats, picnic cross too many busy roads. when it gets warm, but I’m not always sure Eventually the city plans on Now that spring is here, you Fortunately there are many areas and for the young at heart, extending the trail all the way to may have realized that cabin fe- things to do in the Kearney area what there is to do that’s cheap.” a playground area and water to get active and not pay an arm park. the Fort Kearny recreation area. ver has set in during the winter. Adam Steinke Even though not easily reached It is time to dig out your tennis and a leg. The most accessible If you are looking to take for students living on campus is UNK Alumnus a detour, go east on Eleventh by the trail yet, this park also shoes and take advantage of all offers many outdoor activities. the opportunities that Kearney the hike and bike trail that goes Street from Yanney and play through the UNK campus. If not Cottonmill Park. According to on one of the nature trails. a round of disc golf at Centen- These include camping, swim- has to offer. ming, trails and fishing. already aware this is on campus, the magazine Discover Kearney, If going in a more south- nial Park. If playing disc golf is Like most college students, To find more information just head towards the education Cottonmill spans 140 acres and ern or eastern direction there not your thing, a sand volleyball your wallet may not allow for about the fun things to do in includes a 43-acre lake. Here are many other recreation areas court and tennis court are avail- many activities that you have building. Kearney, pick up one of the free to pay for. Recent UNK gradu- If you start heading in a you can go fishing, rent paddle that you can visit. The first you able at this park. magazines Discover Kearney ate Adam Steinke said, “I like to western direction it won’t take boats, picnic, have bonfires in a would come upon is one of the The hike and bike trail in or check out www.visitkearney. get out and be active, especially more than three miles to reach campfire ring, disc golf or hike newer parks to Kearney, Yanney Kearney continues all the way to org. News 8 Layout by Sarah Sweeney WEDNESDAY, APR. 9, 2008 UNK students show flair at Fame BY DANIEL APOLIUS and duets. Sophomore Collin Sophomores, Dayvid Carde- tany Mann said, “I never been to Antelope Staff Grimes from Grand Island per- nas of Lexington, and Troy Eh- the show before and I wanted to formed a solo on his acoustic mke of Beatrice, both music support my friends Amber Da- guitar. Collins said he plays on majors performed Brick House vis, and Tervel Dlagnev.” The 2008 Fame talent show a regular basis at coffee shops and Chameleon on bass guitars. The night ended with an had it all, singing, dancing, mag- and anywhere he could. “I came When asked what inspired them award ceremony and a great ic and music. On Thursday, the here to share my talent and I to do this they said, “the money round of applause for the com- Ponderosa room filled with hun- hope that people will enjoy it,” would be a nice reward but we petitors. dreds people showing their sup- Collins said. really just want to perform and For the individual category, port of UNK’s gifted students. One memorable perfor- entertain people.” the winners were as follows: The show started with Am- mance of the night belonged to Support came from the First place went to Amber Davis ber Davis and her bell solo. the group know as Black and audience as they clapped and with her bell solo. Second place Davis mixed her routine with White. Senior Tervel Dlagnev, laughed during the acts creating went to Xia Wan for her singing a splash of comedy and moved and Sophomore Marty Usman, a warm and encouraging atmo- and piano solo, and third went to with great agility to reach the both from Arlington Texas, lit sphere for the entertainers. Spenser Wolfe with his comedy bells spread out on the large up the Ponderosa room with “I’ve been here every year magic act. table. their hip hop dancing. They said but this year there are some great In the group category first The show quickly transi- that they have only been practic- performances,” Randi Reimers, place went to “Tiny Boys,” Satru tioned to singing and an impres- ing for a few days but they were a chemistry major from Ogallala Nishimoto and Yoshikatsu Noda sive swing dance by Reba Bier- there to “take titles.” At the end said. with their hip hop dance. Second man and Bryan Frost. of their routine they received a For some fans it was their place went to the Lambda Theta Several instrumentalists en- standing ovation and a few cat first time attending the talent Nu Sorority for their dance rou- tertained the crowd with solos calls. show. Radiology student Brit- tine and third place went to “The Amazing Duet” of Phillip Zue- hlke, Shawna Beeler, and Aya who performed the song “The Prayer.” Photo by Mark Hayden Xia Wan’s self-written lyrics accompanied by her piano playing was one to remember. Wan won second place in the individual category.

r Individual category Group category 1st-Amber Davis 1st-Satru Nishimoto Fame -bell solo and Yoshikatsu Noda s -hip-hop dance 2nd-Xia Wan 2nd-Lambda Theta Nu -singing, piano Sorority u solo -dance routine

l 3rd-Spenser Wolfe 3rd-Phillip Zuehlke, -magic/comedy Shawna Beeler and Aya t act -”The Prayer” Photo by Mark Hayden Amber Davis, shows off her bell synchronization skills at the 2008 Fame talent show. Davis won first place in the individual category. s

Students spill on swearing now widely used, and youth are finding new uses for old profanity is used both too frequently and loosely in everyday BY DEBBIE EPPING words. Words such as “bitch” and “pimp” have taken on new conversation. Guest Writer meaning as youth casually use them in everyday conversa- Keep in mind that the number of words in the English tion. language is approaching the one million mark—the majority Swearing in casual conversation is acceptable and even While the once forbidden “f-word” has made its way into of which contain more than four letters. encouraged in many social circles. youth’s vocabulary as nearly every part of speech, deroga- Although swear words may have lost much of their shock tory terms for people of different races and sexual orienta- Quote courtesy of “The Keeper of the Sacred Flame” by Daniel Heath value, many words still cross the line in printed publications tion have taken on a worse connotation than any other “bad Sources: with only a “single asterisk as a fig leaf for the offending word” in the English language. “The Keeper of the Sacred Flame” by Daniel Heath from the word (vowels are apparently the genitalia of obscenities).” Despite the new trend among youth in cursing up a blue Kitchen Sink ‘07 Words that were once considered taboo 10 years ago are streak anytime and anywhere, many students concur that “How Swearing Works” by Tracy V. Wilson

“Girls call their friends “I think swear words bitches because it’s almost have lost of a lot of their like a friendship term.” effect because they’re used Talking Trash so often and youth are desensitized to them.” by the numbers: Michelle Conley Freshman Cale Cooper Freshman 85—average number of swear words youth “Everyone is getting so “In my own country, it’s use each day comfortable with swear very strict. It’s common words that they just sense not to use profanity 17—a swear word in become new slang, and in front of your elders.” Sweden they don’t mean the same thing anymore.” Seohee Lím 1—number of expletives Junior in the 1985 movie Deedee Youngams “The Princess Bride” Junior

“It is almost acceptable “I think today’s youth use 239—number of today to use such words. swear words too loosely, times f*ck is used in the The media puts out an but I think it’s a learned 1999 movie “The Boondock image that promotes use behavior, so if people want Saints” of ‘swear’ words.” it to stop then it has to start with the adults.” Josh Hagel Information courtesy of “How Swearing Works” by Tracy V. Wilson Chris Fant Infographic by Debbie Epping Senior Sophomore