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www.unkantelope.com Volume 113, Issue 04 THIS WEEK Remembering The cards 5 Zumba Fever Freshman instructor J.R. Barnett they play brings the popular dance workout to UNK. BY JAY SLOAN Sorority members make Features Antelope Staff poker tournament more We often think of UNK as a small, than fundraiser Duke vs. UNC tight-knit community, the kind of place 6 where everyone knows just about ev- BY KOLE KLUVER The long-standing rivalry eryone else. Greek or non-Greek, edu- Antelope Staff heats up. cation or biology major, from a small Sports Nebraska town or an exchange student Alpha Phi sorority members will from across the world, when one of our be dealing out cards, prizes and a good fellow Lopers is lost, we as a UNK fam- time for their annual Red Dress Poker Stop Censoring ily mourn together. Tournament Thursday night, where the 11 Unfortunately we are again mourn- big winner is women’s cardiac care. SOPA bill is put on the ing the loss of a fellow Loper. Jimmy “Not only does the money go to a backburner. (J.R.) Barnett, a freshman industrial great cause, but people are able to come distribution major from Oshkosh, died play some poker and have a good time News unexpectedly on Jan. 25 in a car-train with some friends,” said Shanna Hilger, collision. Alpha Phi's director of philanthropy. Barnett, 19, will be remembered This year marks the seventh anniversary Which of the remaining as a very adored son, according to his Courtesy for the tournament, starting at 5 p.m. on mother Rae Ann, a very loving brother, Republican candidates J.R. Barnett passed away on Jan. 25. He Feb. 9. would you vote for? a proud uncle, an excellent friend to was a freshman industrial distribution “I think the goal of any event like many, a vital member of the Sigma Phi major from Oshkosh. this is to better itself every year. As Al- Results from last week's online poll Epsilon fraternity, a talented athlete, a at unkantelope.com pha Phis we never want our chapter to dedicated and caring coach and an over- said. “We could just feel his presence stay consistent. We are always moving Newt Gingrich all inspiration to “live life to the full- there in the high school. It was really forward,” said Kiley Dibbern. Dibbern est,” to everyone he came in contact just a whole different feeling.” is the vice president of marketing and 8% with. Barnett will be remembered at Gar- works in tandem with Hilger to ensure Reminiscing, Rae Ann and Barnett's the ongoing success of the event. Rick Santorum den County High School as a superb sister Molly remember an enthusiastic, “We have committees that we set Mitt Romney athlete and valuable member of the 8% fearless young boy who had a passion up for logistics, marketing, fundraising, 50% community. Barnett was an All-District for being outside. After moving from member of the football team as well as event management and registration. A Lincoln to Oshkosh in fifth grade, Bar- a member of the basketball, legion base- lot of wheels need to turn for this tour- Ron Paul nett found what his mother called his ball and track and field teams. He was a ney to run smoothly,” Hilger said. 34% “Western Nebraska” personality. proud volunteer coach of the area little Dozens of tables lie in wait at the “I would drop J.R. and his friends league baseball team. Health and Sports Center for card sharks off at the river at 10 or 11 in the morn- “He was just a name that everyone and novices alike to try their hand at ing, and they wouldn’t be ready to knew when you talked about Oshkosh,” Texas Hold ‘Em. The stakes are high, come home until six,” Rae Ann said. said Tyler Dale, a junior elementary ed- with prizes including a Kindle, HDTV, “He loved the canyons and he loved the Ray Ban sunglasses and a raffle for an This week's online poll question: ucation major from Chappell. Sandhills and everything about being Barnett was recruited as a freshman iPad 2. Such organized presentation and outside.” by the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. generous rewards require much support Do you think the SOPA Molly, a UNK alumnus, said de- Derek Fouts, a sophomore physical edu- from the community. bill should pass? spite J.R. being laid to rest at Lincoln cation major from Naponee, remembers “We have girls going to local busi- Memorial Park, he will always be a very recruiting Barnett from the summer be- nesses that they know and ask for do- prominent presence in Oshkosh. “Even fore his freshman year. nations. We have written letters that Vote at www.unkantelope.com after burying him in Lincoln, we knew we needed to go out to Oshkosh,” Molly BARNETT, PAGE 10 POKER, PAGE 10 2 the antelope Op/Ed Layout by Merydeth Cummings FEBRUARY 8, 2012 the antelope SPRING 2012 STAFF Candidates use money to play dirty Sam Bates Executive Editor in Chief BY JAY OMAR grich’s lack of ethics, his relationships with primary, but instead he stuck to the course Ashley Leever Antelope Staff his two ex-wives and his inability to lead of the campaign and attacked President Managing Print Editor the country. Obama using strong words for a man who Amanda Arnold I turned on the tele- I am no supporter of Gingrich. In just lost the Florida primary by 14 percent- Assistant Editor/Copy Editor vision the other day and fact, I believe in every word of what Rom- age points. Gingrich gave his usual bit but Megan Meier figured I was watching ney’s campaign has said, but where is the decided to throw in a few new criticisms Ad Manager one of MTV’s new reali- respect? Ronald Reagen, who many Re- tagging Obama as a “Food Stamp Presi- Adam McLaughlin ty shows. While I sat and publicans believe stands up as one of the dent” and calling him our “Entertainer-In- Online Manager watched four men yell, best presidents to ever hold office, came Chief.” In the swipe at Obama political Kaytlyn Duden bicker and degrade one up with what he called the 11th Command- pundits are labeling racist, Gingrich said, Online Assistant another, I realized that what I was watch- ment: “No Republican shall speak ill of “I’m not going to compete with Obama in Erik Swazo ing was coverage of the 2012 Republican singing, because I’m not running for Enter- Sports Editor campaign. tainer-In-Chief, I’m running for President! Jay Omar In an election year still nine months Every Obama supporter, And I would say to him now: Mr. Presi- News and Features Editor away from seeing Barack Obama win four dent, you cannot sing your way past the more years or pass the torch to a Republi- Jay Sloan including myself, is disaster of your presidency.” Entertainment Editor can challenger, history has been made on Rick Santorum and Ron Paul don’t sit many fronts. Unfortunately, this is not the Adam Konruff enjoying sitting back on very well with me either but I will leave Photo Editor type of history that makes someone proud my reasoning at this; I encourage any sup- of his or her political party. the couch and watching Kaytlyn Duden porter of Santorum or Paul to look deep Production and Photo Assistant Let’s start with the obvious, the un- into what they believe, not what they say necessary and brutal attacks these can- these candidates destroy Lacey McPhillips they stand for at the highly moderated de- Lead Designer didates have been taking on one another. bates, but more of their extreme views. Between the four candidates, Mitt Rom- each other. For example Santorum wants to outlaw Tate Schneider ney, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul and Rick Designer gay marriage and discredit any same sex Santorum, to say there is bad blood would any other Republican.” I can only imagine union that has already happened. Not only Robert Friedman be an understatement. Business Manager what Reagan would say if he where still would he try to end the gay rights move- Take the Florida primary as an ex- around to see what is happening. ment, Santorum wants to ruin every ounce Terri Diffenderfer ample. Beginning with the front-runner Print, Online Adviser Romney has the money and uses it to of progress they have already made. Romney, who is setting record after record play dirty, no secret there. The simple so- The biggest positive of what is being Christina Jackson with the amount of money being spent on Ad Adviser lution for the other candidates would be to called the “Ugliest Campaign in History” his campaign. He spent more money in kill the media with kindness. Unfortunate- lies on the Democratic side of the ballot. News Staff Florida last week than all four Republicans ly, the other candidates don’t understand Every Obama supporter, including myself, combined spent in that state in 2008. The Brooke Alstrom Photo Staff how to do that, especially Gingrich. is enjoying sitting back on the couch and Nathan Borowski Amanda Arnold worst part is what this money, figured at After Romney’s huge 14 percent win watching these candidates destroy each Arthur Hobbs Fred Arnold about $20 per vote, is being spent on. Rom- in the Florida primary last Tuesday, Gin- other. Kole Kluver Blake Beideck ney and his super PAC spent $15,538,515 grich failed to call and congratulate Rom- In a speech last Tuesday, Romney said Caitlin Ostberg on TV ads, and he got 771,842 votes. Sean Park Adam Konruff ney on the victory. That is simply dirty that the candidates are “preparing each Emily Seevers Yena Oh Romney’s super PAC released cam- politics and should not go overlooked. other” for what will be a rough campaign Aaron Urbanski paign commercials seen all over the state, We should not overlook the words that against Obama. Romney can justify it any Eunjung Kwon with the main focus being attacks on Newt soon flowed out of Gingrich’s mouth. He Gingrich. The commercials targeted Gin- decided not to talk much about the Florida POLITICS, PAGE 10 Ad Staff Taylor Anderson Krista Coyler Zhe Guo Ryan Janousek Yein Kim Take a moment to tell Hope Merrick Brett Miller Rachel Van Boening your loved ones how Advertising (308) 865-8487 grateful you are that [email protected] Fax (308) 865-8708 they are part of your life. Mail Spoil your The Antelope 166 Mitchell Center University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE 68849 Happy Valentine’s Day! Valentine

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I call zales’ planner has little room for additions. Senior to UNK 10, 20, 30 years from now and say UNK a “heads up” campus. When a stu- Somehow in-between meetings, "I helped with that." I want to leave some- dent walks to class you see them say, “Hey, homework and dealing with a flood Major: Political thing behind. how are you?” to so many people that walk of emails about campus cable be- science by. That is just so rare at a university. We ing down, Gonzales found time to sit Hometown: Any words of advice for incoming fresh- have great buildings, great students and a man? down and answer a few questions. Morrill, NE great faculty. Many teachers at universities It didn’t take long to figure out that the teach for many reasons, but the teachers university is in good hands. Gonzales’ Be involved. Get into a student organiza- here want to help students. A campus like shining smile never dims as he discuss- tion or a club for your major. Just do some- this just helps a student’s moral so much. thing. Don’t become too over involved be- es his past, the future of UNK campus Do you think one student sitting in your cause academics are still the No.1 priority. and the legacy he plans to leave behind. chair can change UNK for the better? Anything else that you think people When students get involved around cam- should know? Where were you born and raised, and Absolutely they can. Many people say that pus, they do better and last longer— not what was it like for you growing up? student government just goes to the ad- to mention how much it helps with time One thing I will let students know is that ministration and expresses problems. The management. even if you’re afraid of the dark, you can : I was born and raised in unique thing about us is that the administra- still do great things. I am still very afraid Gonzales What does UNK mean to you? Morrill, which is in the Panhandle, even tion listens. The vice chancellor reads The of the dark. I sleep with a night-light on farther than Scottsbluff. The community Antelope every Wednesday, and the dean If there is a way to phrase I can say, it is every night. was very small, very conservative, and for of admissions has a Twitter and Facebook. a lack of a better word, it was sheltered. They are very involved and value what we The people were extremely caring of not have to say. For example, the students kept PUGMIRE PLAYS UNK only the students but also the student aspi- saying they wanted a new sand volleyball rations. I had a great family and a support- court on campus. On my desk right now is ing community. the layout for the new court that will go in near Mantor hall. What made you select UNK out of all your options? What are your professional goals in life? I didn’t want to stay in the Panhandle, and I am taking a year off after I graduate, and I I knew that. I looked at many schools in- am going to travel around Italy. After I get cluding UNL, UNO and Wyoming and had back, I will be working at a law firm in Lin- good experiences, but Kearney appealed coln and studying for the dreaded LSAT. to me. The admissions team was fantastic, I would really like to go to law school at and the tour was incredible. They answered Ohio State, Notre Dame or Texas, but I am any questions I had and were extremely also keeping NU in mind. Nebraska has friendly. It came down to size and distance always been good to me. in the end. It was a medium-sized city, and I liked that. The crime rate was low which You’re obviously very busy. How do you made my mother happy, and traffic isn’t find time for a social life? terrible which made my father happy. I am a terrible driver. I have a nice thick planner, and I organize every single hour. I get up at 6 a.m. every What made you decide to run for stu- morning, and my roommates can confirm dent government? that. I try to get my homework done before noon, and the rest of the afternoon is pretty I have been involved since I was in mid- full up with work. The evenings I reserve dle school. I lost when I was in seventh for time with my friends, or to make phone grade but got elected president in eighth. calls back home. I wish I could go out to Ever since then I have had a large interest Old School Night on a Tuesday, but the in the legislative and executive branches mornings just come too soon. Time with of government. I did student council all friends is fun, but recovering time isn’t. four years of high school, and I definitely wanted to continue into college. I joined a What supplies you with the drive to do Photo by Yena Oh fraternity, and a few of my fraternity broth- what you do? Preston Pugmire performed in the Nebraskan Student Union Ponderosa Room Feb. 2. His unique ers were involved and guided me into it. style of music involves looping instrumental sounds to create an organic song from scratch. A lot of caffeine. Caffeine definitely plays February 8, 2012 Features Layout by Lacey McPhillips the antelope 5 Photo by Brooke She likes to move it Alstrom Taubenheim shows the Taubenheim shakes things up as a class move- ments to freshman Zumba instructor perform. Each song BY BROOKE ALSTROM was a job that I could actually enjoy and is com- Antelope Staff to share my love for Zumba with every- prised of one else— and make others feel good different “Exhilarating.” That’s how fresh- about themselves,” she said. moves that man Mariah Taubenheim describes one But, getting certified isn’t as easy make up activity that has taken UNK by storm. as it sounds. Taubenheim had to take an the dance workout. Zumba emerged in Kearney a cou- eight-hour session in Omaha and join a ple years ago in local gyms, but has program that costs $30 each month. since become a class taught at UNK for Taubenheim continues to get inspi- credit hours. As a first year student at ration from the YMCA as she teaches a UNK, Taubenheim, an exercise science lot of the same routines that she initially major from Amherst, is also a Zumba learned as a student there. “I also make instructor on campus. up some of my own routines and mostly HPERLS fitness coordinator Nita all the warm-ups and cool downs,” she SELF-DEFENSE CLASS Unruh approached Taubenheim and added. asked if she would like to get paid to The Zumba routines are made up of teach the evening Zumba classes on a series of songs that make burning as campus. many as 500-1000 calories intense, but This semester, she teaches 37 wom- fun at the same time. “When choosing a en of all ages dance moves that make song I mostly base it on the beat of the up one of the most intense workouts on music and if it will be able to work with campus. “At first, teaching to students easy four-step counts, but you can make who were older than me or the same age the routines out of almost any song,” was a little intimidating, but after the Taubenheim explained. “My favorite first class it’s just really fun and a great Zumba song is ‘Krazy’ by Pitbull.” opportunity,” Taubenheim said. Students who take her class have Taubenheim first got involved in to complete two quizzes, an assignment Zumba when she started taking classes and a semester exam. For the quizzes, at the YMCA. After experiencing the you calculate your target heart rate and fun workouts, she sought out the oppor- create a wellness plan. Taubenheim said tunity to become a certified instructor. that the women in her current class are “I wanted to be an instructor because it a free-spirited bunch. “They are not afraid to shake it,” she said. Photo by Amanda Arnold In closing, Taubenheim added that Dr. Yozan Mosig leads the first self-defense class of the new year Friday, Feb. 3. He Zumba “just gives you a big thrill while instructed 20 women on techniques such as blocking, striking and releasing them- Campus you’re working out, and although it ex- selves from an attacker. Mosig’s techniques focus more on accuracy rather than hausts you, you feel so much better and strength to improve the victim’s chances of escape if the attacker is stronger. Lutheran lively afterwards!” CAREER FAIR Connections.... Contacts.... Careers! Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Nebraskan Student Union, 2nd floor 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Networking Reception Wednesday Prayer: Connect with employers prior to the fair. 9:33 p.m. Monday, February 20 5-7 p.m. Career Fair hosted by: Sunday Worship: Kearney Country Club Academic & Career Services 5:03 p.m. RSVP - [email protected] 308-865-8501 Open to Juniors & Seniors only http://careers.unk.edu 2715 9th Ave Kearney, NE www.nelcm.com Hosted by College of Business & Technology [email protected] 6 the antelope Sports Op/Ed Layout by Kaytlyn Duden February 8, 2012 Battle of the 'Blues' For Swazo, it will always be Urbanski says it’s Tar Heel time, Coach K, ‘Duke Blue’ and ‘Dook’ will fall

BY ERIK SWAZO to me. A true fan sticks with their team no mat- BY AARON and inexperienced Coach Krzyze- Antelope Staff ter what happens during that season. URBANSKI wski team. North Carolina is on a Antelope Staff In the midst of the col- You can’t talk about Duke and not speak mission to take control of the con- lege basketball season as we about their head coach, Mike Krzyzewski. To ference after an impressive win Its been near- near March Madness, rival- most fans, he is known as Coach K. Coach against Maryland on Feb. 4, and a K came to Duke in March of 1980, after five ly 29 years since ries start to take center stage, crushing defeat by Duke at home Michael Jor- and no other rivalry is bigger seasons as head coach for Army, where he had versus the Miami Hurricanes. With dan sported the than Duke and North Caro- also played under the infamous Coach Bob a victory over Duke, North Caro- iconic No. 23 at the college level lina. For these two schools, separated by less Knight. It didn’t take long for Coach K to have lina can separate Florida State and and hoisted a National Champion- than 10 miles, the two times they play each Duke on the winning side of games. Coach K itself from Duke and the rest of the ship banner under the legendary other during the regular season are two of the has had his share of accomplishments during pack with a two game lead heading coach Dean Smith. Since then Title biggest games of their his tenure at Duke. He has led Duke to 16 con- into the final seven games of the Town-UNC has continued to pro- seasons. secutive NCAA tourna- regular season. “When the calendar turns over, duce elite squads year in and year When I think of ment appearances from Don’t be surprised to see the out and managed to stay ahead of men’s college basket- and I see Duke and North Carolina 1996 to 2011. He has Tar Heels hang 90 on poor-old those Cameron Crazies not even 10 ball, no two teams come led Duke to four NCAA Duke’s overrated defense; North circled, I get those feelings that will miles down ole’ Tobacco Road. to mind more than Duke championships (1991, Carolina’s senior forward Tyler Since the rivalry began on Jan. and North Carolina. never go away-- the same exact 1992, 2001 and 2010). Zeller is a beast in the paint and 24, 1920, North Carolina holds the These two programs are Not only has he led demands a double-team every time feelings I had when I was a little kid, all-time bragging rights between always in the national Duke to national recog- he touches the ball. As the No. 1 the two schools where it matters title hunt at the end of the and the same exact feelings I will nition, but he has also scoring and rebounding team in the most—hardware. With its five year. When you ask bas- led USA Men’s Nation- nation, North Carolina is looking have for the rest of my life.” National Titles, 18 ACC Confer- ketball fans who they are al Basketball teams to to impose its will in the paint and ence Titles, 28 Regular Season going for between these gold, notably the Dream transition game during this prime- ACC Championships, and 131- two schools, there will Team and most recently time match-up starting at 9 p.m. ET 101 record against “Dook,” there always be different opinions on which team the gold in the 2010 FIBA World Champion- on ESPN. ships. is no better argu- they choose. Around this area, Duke and North ment than winning Carolina are two of the more popular teams. To fans across the nation, Coach K is one when it comes “Don't be surprised to see the Tar Hells hang When you find a Duke fan walking around of the most respected coaches out there. You to discussing su- campus, a North Carolina fan won’t be too far will not find another man who puts his players 90 on poor-old Duke's overrated defense; North premacy between behind. first more consistently. He has had many op- these two teams. Carolina's senior forward Zyler Zeller is a best I can remember sitting in my living room portunities to leave Duke to jump to the NBA, With Febru- back in 2000, watching Duke for the first time, but Coach K has stayed committed to helping in the paint and demands a double-team every ary now upon us and growing up, you find your team to cheer these young men grow into the men that he and the first show- time he touches the ball.” on when they are on TV. But it was more than wants them to be. down of the year that for me. Watching former players like This is the time of year that gets me the between two of Shane Battier, Carlos Boozer and Jason Wil- most pumped up. When the calendar turns the ACC’s best set liams, all who have spent time playing in the over, and I see Duke and North Carolina cir- to take stage Wednesday night, col- NBA, I looked up to them. The hard work that cled, I get those feelings that will never go Duke may have the better lege basketball fans will be in for they showed on the court and how they acted away— the same exact feelings I had when I coach, but Coach Krzyzewski is another classic on the hardwood. off the court drew me into being a Duke fan. was a little kid, and the same exact feelings I not going to be suiting up any time For North Carolina fans, its I balk when I hear someone saying, “You will have for the rest of my life. Fans are al- soon. Look for Austin Rivers and more than just a rivalry, it’s per- just like them because they win.” For me, that ways on the edge of their seat when Duke and the rest of the Duke Blue Devils to sonal. After being blown away in has never been the case. Yes, since I have start- North Carolina play on TV. So who will you be hang around for the first half, but the 2011 ACC Title Game at the ed watching Duke basketball, the most losses rooting for Feb. 8 when Duke and North Caro- ultimately North Carolina and their hands of the Duke Blue Devils, this they have had during a season was 11. So they lina kick up their rivalry once again? As the star-powered offense will be too year’s squad is looking to restore have won a lot of games. That doesn’t matter fans of Cameron Indoor Stadium would chant, much to handle by games end. GO “LET’S GO DUKE!! LET’S GO DUKE!!” the order against a relatively young HEELS! February 8, 2012 Sports Layout by Kaytlyn Duden the antelope 7 Super Bowl 2012 Recap: There's a new Manning in Indianapolis

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Photo by Yena Oh Photo by Christian Lujan Yuko Yukimatsu, a UNK senior from Nagoya Aichi, Japan, majoring in secondary educa- Senior Vanessa Jones sets up to shoot two free throws. Jones scored 30 points in tion, races in the women's 200-yard freestyle against Sarah Blount, a UNO freshman. The Friday night's win against Colorado Mesa. Mavericks came out over the Lopers Jan. 28 with a score of 132-100. 8 the antelope Features Layout by Lacey McPhillips February 8, 2012 Senioritis: finding the cure For Wenzl, a fifth year senior and With one semester recreation management major in his last "This is training for the real world. You won't be full semester here at UNK, understands to go, seniors battle it’s easy to lose your focus. able to wake up and skip work. I might as well just get “I wouldn’t say school is my number one priority right now,” Wenzl said. “I used to it." a new opponent work two jobs dealing with experience for Scott Wenzl my field. They kind of take over.” BY JAY OMAR Although school may not be his Senior recreation management major Antelope Staff number one priority, Wenzl understands the importance of finishing strong, not When Scott Wenzl’s alarm clock goes skipping classes, and taking what he Another major cause of senioritis is ninth, or even 10th time, many have al- off, it’s more than hard to find the moti- will learn into society. on the opposite side of the spectrum. ready extended their hand to reach for vation to get out of bed, walk through the “This is training for the real world. Some take very few credits in their their diploma. Sometimes senioritis can snow and sit through an hour of lecture. You won't be able to wake up and skip final semester and many times have al- creep up however, making it difficult to More times than not however, reason kicks work. I might as well just get used to it,” ready completed many of the more diffi- take those last few steps. in, and he forgets all about the illnesses he Wenzl said. cult classes. Soon a student's social life, It is up to the individual whether made up in his mind starting late the night Although senioritis may seem easy video games or any number of things, to let this unwelcomed virus known as before. It’s off to class. to overcome, for some it’s not. Seniors start to take precedence over the stack senioritis infect habits and schoolwork. But often when the fourth year rolls put in the situation of having all but just of books waiting on the desk. For many seniors it is the end of a very around, many college students come a few credits needed for graduation, Wenzl offered some helpful advice. long and stressful road when this visits, down with a sickness that’s hard to find themselves looking ahead to the “You’re almost there,” Wenzl said. but according to Wenzl, that’s no ex- shake: senioritis. This disease keeps a finish line. “I won’t let myself do that. As hopefully cuse. student in bed too long after a late night Some have already accepted job of- a future boss, I need to learn to be de- “It's tough, I’ve wanted to be done and seems to cut study hours in half. A fers while many are already in the job pendable.” for a long time,” Wenzl says. “It’s my student with senioritis begins to antici- hunt. With a career right around the cor- When a student is back into the fifth year, I have made it way too far to pate the freedom of graduation. ner, school is put on the back burner. routine of the semester for the eighth, start slipping up now.” AFRICAN CULTURE FESTIVAL

Photos by Kaytlyn Duden Senior Emily Ndugwa, a telecommunication management major from Uganda, Africa, and A modern dance was performed for the crowd at the African Culture Festival junior Jane Sosoo, a psychobiology and pre-med major from Ivory Coast, Africa, serve food at Jan. 31. There was also a traditional dance, readings, a fashion show and the African Culture Festival on Jan. 31. The event showcased African food, a traditional and food. modern dance, as well as a fashion show. February 8, 2012 Features Layout by Tate Schneider the antelope 9 Theatre students attend annual festival BY EMILY SEEVERS Antelope Staff “I think our students did a really From Jan. 15-20, 19 UNK theatre students had the opportunity to attend nice showing, and the week-long Kennedy Center Ameri- they represented us can College Theater Festival in Ames, Iowa. very well.” “I think our students did a really nice showing and they represented us very Darin V. Himmerich well,” said Darin V. Himmerich, techni- Theatre Technical Director cal director and director of the theatre program, who is already looking forward and a certificate of merit for stage man- to next year’s festival and the potential agement for “Rocky Horror Show.” Photo by Emily Seevers of future theatre students. Anthony Ford, a senior music business Kyle Garrelts and sophomore musical theater major Willemyn van der Noll from Middel- The annual festival is a place for major from Southfield, Mich., earned a burg, Netherlands mix paint in preparation for creating a background for a play. theatre students to participate in com- certificate of merit for musical direction petitions in areas such as acting, drama- in “Rocky Horror.” turgy, costumes, makeup, design, stage Though senior technical theatre ma- management, theatre management and jor Kyle Garrelts didn’t bring home any directing awards, it was his second year at the fes- Throughout the week students go to tival, and he said he received positive workshops and take advantage of the com- feedback from judges. Garrelts, from Ke- “It’s nice being able to communicate with everyone at the festival because they have the same interests and know what you’re talking about.” Kyle Garrelts Senior Technical Theatre major

panies scouting talent for summer work. arney, said, “This is like our state cham- Himmerich said, “We enter shows into pionships.” the festival the entire year, and they send This year, Garrelts, a studio art mi- a respondent. The respondent then se- nor, took a design from the fall semes- lects Irene Ryan nominations. At the fes- ter's “The Shape of Things” for the sce- tival, the nominee and a partner compete nic design competition and performed for judges. This year there were over 300 with a “tech crew” for the tech olympics. What kind of doctor Irene Ryan competitors.” Only 64 com- “We are already getting ready for petitors got past semi-finals, including next year,” Garrelts said. “In August we Natalie Burling, a senior theatre and or- will train a new team.” ganizational communication major from Garrelts said, “It’s nice being able to do you want to be? Kearney, and partner Nate Rocke, a ju- communicate with everyone at the festi- nior theatre major from Lincoln. val because they have the same interests http://beadoctor.cleveland.edu Another UNK winner was Kelsey and know what you’re talking about.” He Coolidge, a senior business administra- also says it’s a great place to make con- tion and theatre major from Falls City. nections, ties and friendships. “The the- She earned first in theatre management atre is just a big family.”

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“We began texting and really con- explain what the event is and how donat- as heart disease is the No. 1 cause of “Having to take the leadership role nected over talking about coaching and ing can benefit them. Because of the na- death for women in the U.S. Hilger feels has enabled me to learn more about the about how influential it was to those ture of this event, we really cannot func- the event is becoming more than a fund- cause. Last year I was told it benefited kids at a young age. At that point we tion without donations,” Dibbern said. raiser, that the Red Dress is a method for heart disease, but never took it to heart. clicked,” Fouts said. “I was in his room While these funds fuel the event it- networking with the community. “Every I never realized it can affect others and every day, and I can honestly say that self, ticket sales are the lifeblood of the year we have new students on campus, anyone around me,” Hilger said. after a seven-month period, he was my chapter’s philanthropy. “All the pro- a new batch to reach out to. They can Alpha Phi raised $6,000 for women’s best friend.” ceeds go toward the Alpha Phi founda- branch out to people and tell them about heart care through the last Red Dress In his first year at UNK and as a tion, which is 100 percent non-profit. our philanthropy,” said Hilger. Poker Tournament. So much fund-raising member of Sig Ep, Barnett was awarded The foundation benefits women’s cardiac “My goal is to make Alpha Phi a success may mean taking another big the “Balanced-Man” award. Each year, care,” Dibbern said. household name. I think it is important stride for the sorority. ‘If not this year but the recruitment chairs honor a member Knowing that women will be directly for Kearney to see that the sororities on next, it could move off campus, to be- who shows a balance between physical impacted by their efforts drives Alpha this campus aren’t just social organiza- come an even bigger event for the whole activity, social life and academics. Phi’s fervent service. “We don’t receive tions, but that we get up and help out the area,” Hilger said. Sergio Lara, a junior industrial dis- details on specific people we benefit. Our community. We want to bridge that gap “We have a goal for $6500 this year. tribution major from Holdrege and a donations remain anonymous. But speak- between the campus and community, be- I am excited to see if it will make it and fellow Sig Ep member, remembers the ing as a chapter full of women, it is some- cause there are so many ways we can con- benefit this great cause. As a leader I hope impact that Barnett had on everyone he thing we can be very passionate about,” tribute,” Dibbern said. we continue to raise more funds every came in contact with. “He was always Hilger said. Dibbern says this organized effort to year and keep this event the biggest on there to tell a story and make someone “We are raising money that could po- put the community first hasn’t stopped campus,” Hilger said. smile,” Lara said. “There was just never tentially benefit us someday, if we were to her from looking in the mirror and seeing You can find your nearest Alpha Phi a bad day for him. I have told the other ever have heart failure ourselves. Even all herself grow. “Putting more work into it and purchase a Red Dress Poker Tourna- guys that J.R. taught us something. He the women we have known all our lives this year has given me a whole new ap- ment ticket for $12, or buy at the door for always found the bright side of every - our grandmothers, our mothers, sisters, preciation for the cause. I am excited for just $15. situation. He touched every member of friends— this could benefit them,” Dib- the event to be over, not because the plan- this fraternity in a different way.” bern said. ning will be done, but because I know it Friends say everyone who knew Alpha Phi hopes that this tourna- will be rewarding to see how our efforts Monologues from page 3 Barnett was able to take something away ment can achieve a personal connection fell into place,” Dibbern said. from their relationship with him. Those vagina,” but in 1998, the purpose of the who knew him well would say that he piece changed from a celebration of vagi- made everyone around him a better per- Candidates from page 2 nas and femininity to a movement to stop son. “He always made the right choices violence against women. every day, but didn’t really think too way he wants. Personally, if the campaign In an interview Romney gave just Every story connects to one message, much about what tomorrow held,” Lara trails keep heading down this path, not hours after his win in Florida, he was which says that violence against females, said. “We all learned a lot from him. one of these men stand a chance against quoted as saying “I’m not concerned including rape, sex slavery and mutila- He brought this fraternity together. He our current president in November. If you about the very poor, they have a safety tion has gone on far too long and must be is definitely missed and was definitely disagree, check the polls. Recent surveys net.” I think that quote speaks for itself. stopped. loved.” show Obama up on Romney and up a Many will try to say the quote was taken Ensler, writer of the monologues, is Sister Molly said one of J.R. true substantial amount on Gingrich— all this out of context, but to me it is pretty clear also the founder and artistic director of V- passions was being with his three-year- before Obama has even hit the campaign what he meant. Day, an activist movement that increases old niece Logan. “She just lit up at the trail. When it comes to Gingrich, it is no awareness and revitalizes the spirit of an- sound of his voice. They were two peas The Republican candidates seem secret the man has made mistakes, and ti-violence organizations. The movement in a pod,” Molly said. “He loved com- to be fine with their behavior, but there personally those mistakes lost any con- has raised over $80 million. ing down to Lincoln to see her. I think will be consequences for it. The public sideration for my vote. I don’t trust any The V in V-Day stands for Valentine, she is really going to miss out on a great doesn’t want to see a gory battle between man that gets publicly ridiculed by not Vagina and most importantly, Victory. uncle.” grown men trying to earn the right to run one, but two ex-wives. He’s accused People knew J.R. on a variety of our country. of breaking off his first marriage in the different levels. Some knew him as a All four of them are contributing to middle of his wife’s chemotherapy treat-

close friend, an acquaintance or a fellow this problem, but the blame lays mainly ments. Gingrich’s second marriage crum- Sudoku answer: student in class. His sister Kelley, Mol- on Gingrich and Romney. bled, his wife says, after he asked for an Upside down, from page 3 www.sudoku-puzzles.net

ly and Katie knew him as an energetic In the recent debates, it has been open marriage and admitted to a six-year 4 1 7 9 6 5 8 2

little brother who had no fear and loved about which man can yell louder and affair with his third and current wife. 3

8 2 3 7 1 4 9 5 being outside. Others knew him as a sound more intelligent doing so. Gingrich When it comes down to it, the candi- 6

tremendous athlete or an unforgettable attacks Romney for the money he makes dates can run for their seat in office how-

9 5 6 2 3 8 1 7 high school friend. Many back home in and Romney attacks Gingrich’s ethics. ever they feel fit. Only a month into their 4

Oshkosh looked up to him as coach. The Before you know it the cycle starts over. campaigns and a list of “mishaps” as long

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brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon knew him Oddly enough, they both have very as Romney’s bank statement, I think they 5

5 6 8 4 7 1 3 9 as a devoted and binding member of the good points but are going about it terribly should look into changing a few things. 2

house. Three-year-old Logan knew him wrong. Romney does make far too much It is still a long time until we cast

3 4 2 5 9 6 7 1 as “Uncle JJ.” And parents Rae Ann and money to act like he cares about the lower our votes for the man who will lead 8

Jim knew him as a much-loved son. and middle classes of America. Romney our country for the next four years.

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But all of us here at UNK knew him and his wife are worth anywhere from I have a feeling that a lot of voters 9

2 9 4 6 8 7 5 3 as a fellow Loper, a member of a single $190 to $250 million dollars. How could will ask themselves the same question 1

community where each has a connection he care about people on welfare or barely some have asked already. Could I ac-

6 3 5 1 4 9 2 8 to the other. paying their bills every month when he tually vote for any of the Republican 7

can’t begin to understand their situation? candidates?

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On hold, for now BY AMANDA ARNOLD net users from accessing and download- be in violation. Those lines are so blurred were created with good intentions. They Antelope Staff ing pirated content, mostly small sites these days with sites like YouTube, that were meant to fill a gap where piracy from foreign countries. Because foreign many would be forced to shut down. Nu- and copyright infringement were run- Lately the media has been swarm- sites are difficult to control, SOPA would merous search engines would be over- ning rampant. However, the wording and ing with details and arguments about filter searches and the flagged sites would hauled and would most likely shut down extremity of the bills leave much to be the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) bill. not be accessible to the public. Popu- under the pressure. desired and would most likely result in It’s easy to jump to conclusions for or lar companies like Paypal wouldn’t be There’s no way a search engine chaos. On Jan. 20, the bills were tabled against the bill, and there are several rea- able to send or receive funds from these could possibly censor all of the informa- and may be reworked in the future. sons why. sites. The intentions are good, but the bill tion received each day, leaving it vulner- This seems like a victory for the anti- SOPA’s intentions are to block inter- leaves many loopholes for unintentional able to be accused. If a site were to be SOPA/PIPA population, but it isn’t over censorship of other aspects of the Inter- accused of facilitating piracy or anything yet. The rights and freedoms of today’s net because of the way it is written. similar, it would open an ordeal at the ac- Internet users matter greatly to society SOPA’s loose wording could poten- cused expense, costing them money and and should not be thrown around loosely, tially strangle many sites that we use ev- potentially bringing down an innocent leaving room for error and manipulation. ery day. It states that if a site “facilitates” site by simply binding it in legal matters. When the bills come back to focus, hope- copyright infringement, the site would SOPA and a similar bill called PIPA fully they will be taken apart and looked at much more closely to prevent the un- constitutional blocking of free informa- tion via a faulty line in a bill.

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BY CAITLIN OSTBERG Antelope Staff Upcoming Film Schedule Crime, action, villains and heroes have "V for Vendetta"–Feb. 14, 7 p.m. been the theme of many graphic novels and "Captain America"–Feb. 21, 7 p.m. comics since their inception. Now, the English Honor Society, Sigma *Both films will be shown in Tau Delta, wants to highlight the literary as- Room 107 of Thomas Hall pects of graphic novels through their second annual Graphic Novel/Comic Film Festival. The festival began on Jan. 29 and the fi- Dr. Megan Hartman, assistant professor nal two films, “V for Vendetta” and “Captain of English, believes that the film festival America” will be shown on Feb. 14 and 21 will spark academic conversation. “These respectively. are fun movies, but they are also interesting Sigma Tau Delta president Celeste to think about. So, we are hoping that we Lempke is excited about the films and said can get students interested in talking about she finds it important for the graphic novel them— which can in turn give those who at- genre to be taken seriously. tend the movies some new ideas about how “As a graduate student whose Eng- they might want to interpret the films,” Hart- lish literary criticism degree focuses pri- man said. marily upon graphic novels/comics, I Other members of Sigma Tau Delta are want to make every attempt to promote excited as well. Kaitlyn Darveau, junior Eng- these written genres as serious litera- lish major from Kearney, is excited for one of Photos by Yena Oh ture for academic study,” Lempke said. the film choices and also the irony of a cer- Sigma Tau Delta's Graphic Novel/ Lempke continued that the main goal tain upcoming holiday that it coincides with. Comic Film Fest was held on Jan. 29 in of the festival through discussions after the “I really love 'V for Vendetta.' Also, the Thomas Hall. "Sin City" was the first film films is to debunk the misconception that fact that we are watching it on Valentine’s presented. graphic novels are a lesser form of literature. Day makes it even better,” Darveau said. WhatWhat is yourdo most you think moment? ? “I took a 12-day trip to Europe one summer, and when I wasRomantic “I went to my girlfriend’s house while she was gone and made leaving my boyfriend surprised me at 5 in the morning to say her dinner. Then I surprised her with dinner and a bottle of wine goodbye. Then once I got to Europe and opened my suitcase, he when she got home. I also wrote a note in the dust on her TV which had secretly put a picture of us and a note in there saying he she found later that night and really liked.” would miss me. When I came back, he surprised me again when he Zach Nielsen came with my parents to get me from the airport and brought me Senior/Exercise science flowers.” Oxford Andee Bubak Senior/Elementary education “The night my boyfriend asked me out, he told me Cozad that we were going to go out to eat. But when he picked me up, he said he forgot his wallet at his house and we “I had to work past midnight one New Year's Eve so I couldn’t celebrate had to go get it. Once we went into his house, he had a it. Once I got off work, I went to my girlfriend’s house, and she surprised me by candlelight dinner set up with flowers, a bottle of wine decorating her room with News Year's decorations. She even had party hats and and romantic music playing. After we ate he asked me a bottle of wine. Then we celebrated the Mountain Time New Year's together.” to be his girlfriend.” Joel Pelster Jodi Kreifels Senior/Sports and business administration Senior/Elementary education Ogallala Lincoln

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