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INDEX Serving up success UNK to host NEWS 1-3 Southwest FEATURES 4, 5 Regional ET CETERA 6 Volleyball reigns over RMAC SPORTS 7, 8 Kayla Laird For the third time in Antelope Staff school history, the No. 21st- ranked Nebraska-Kearney volleyball team will host the The 21st-ranked UNK Southwest Regional of the Loper volleyball team glided NCAA Tournament. past Regis Friday (-21,-24,- The eight-team tour- 19), Western New Mexico nament will be held in the Saturday (-20,-25,-24), and Health & Sports Center Nov. Colorado-Colorado Springs 16-18 (Fri.-Sun.). Sunday (-28, 24-30, -17, -25) to The field of 64-teams claim the RMAC tournament for the NCAA Division championship in their own II Championships was Health & Sports Center. announced. 3 The win not only captured The Lopers are making the RMAC title, but extended Ramada Construction their ninth straight, and 12th the Loper’s win streak to 17 overall, NCAA appearance. straight and boosted UNK to The Lopers are 20-11 all- over 30 wins in a season for the time in NCAA play and have 23rd time. advanced to the Elite Eight In addition, the Lopers will five times, most recently in now host the Southwest Regional 2005. of the NCAA tournament Nov. UNK (31-4) will play 16-18. UNK (31-4) will play th Friday night at 7:30 against 8 -seed Mesa State at 7:30 8th seeded Mesa State. The Friday night. Lopers beat the Mavericks, 3-1, earlier this year in Grand First Round Junction. The two teams have also In the RMAC opener versus faced each other in the last two 4 Regis, sophomores Nikki Scott SW Regionals, UNK winning and Erica Burson combined for in 2005 (second round) and Frank House Poetry 27 kills to guide the blue and Mesa in 2006 (first round). gold to a three-game sweep. Three other RMAC Scott slammed 14 kills on schools including Colorado- a .407 hitting effort from the Colorado Springs, Fort Lewis middle while Burson killed 13 Photo by Garrett Ritonya and Metro State also made and hit .278 on the outside. Benkelman senior Alison Glidden serves the ball against Western New Mexico last Saturday. the field. The other three Burson said, “It was a good teams are from the Lone Star game to start the weekend off only 11 errors on 122 swings. had a team-high five blocks, as swept the Lopers back in Conference with.” They ended the night hitting well. September to win a four-game Single session tickets will Hitting right side, .328 while holding Regis to a Setter Svec had 47 assists match for the fifth Loper go on sale Friday. They'll be $ sophomore Shannon Clausen .195 hitting percentage. and 16 digs for the Loper RMAC title. The blue and 8.00 (adult), $ 6.00 for senior had an all-around solid offense. gold also won the conference citizens and youths and $ 4.00 performance with 10 kills, nine Semi-Final Defensively, libero Wemhoff tourney in 1995, 1999, 2004, (college student with valid digs, and two blocks, while hustled for a match-high 22 digs and 2005. The tourney win most ID). hitting a team-high .600. Scott once again soared for and senior defensive specialist likely means UNK will host All seating for the “It was good to play well 15 kills and senior outside Alison Lauren Nordhues had 18 digs. the Southwest Regional of the tournament will be general 5 the first game and get first-game Glidden had 13 kills to help the “We were really excited to NCAA tournament Nov. 16-18. admission. The UNK ticket jitters out,” said Clausen. Lopers sweep and end a two- play at home against Western Early in the game, the office can be reached at (308) Managing Incubus Freshman Jeri Walkowiak game losing streak to Western New Mexico because we’ve Lopers had eight attack errors 865-1563. also pounded 10 kills, had a New Mexico. always had to go there to play and UCCS jumped out to an So be sure to make it over team-high five blocks, and hit Scott worked for her kill them. It was nice to have the 18-11 and 23-17 lead. The to the Health and Sports .333. total in just 29 swings as she hit upper-hand this time against Lopers then went on a 7-1 run Center this Friday night at Freshman setter Cola Svec a team-high .448 and had four them,” said Claussen. to grab the lead and finished the 7:30 p.m. to cheer on the (Elkhorn) led the Loper offense blocks. match behind Scott and Burson Lady Lopers. with 46 assists and six digs. Glidden committed just one Championship kills. Sophomore libero Kelli error in 39 swings, hitting .308, Wemhoff scrambled for 13 digs. had two blocks, and six digs. UNK overcame a slow start See Vball pg. 8 The UNK offense had a Walkowiak supplied 10 kills to an experienced Colorado- information courtesy of Peter Yazvac stellar night as they committed on a .381 hitting percentage and Colorado Springs team that

7 Thousands cheer for UNK Theatre UNK Wrestling

Shelly Fox production is only suitable most challenging aspect of the Guest Writer for adults; everyone can get production. something out of it. He and the rest of the “The humor is timeless,” crew are hoping to animate a It’s like a 1930s version Smith said. newspaper page turning on the WEATHER of the Daily Show,” director The production even features background of the stage. and Assistant UNK Professor a scene where 1930s evangelist “I hope the animation adds Paul Brodene Smith said of Aimee Semple McPherson tries to the show, not detracts from the upcoming UNK Theater to recruit Gandhi. the actors,” Wethington said. FRIDAY production, “As Thousands The favored scene, however, The cast began rehearsals Cheer.” Partly Cloudy is shared by both the director the week of Oct. 15 and includes The production is a Topical High 64 and the scenic and lighting senior actors Joseph Knispel and Review, or in other words a set Low 32 designer Mark Wethington. It Ashley Kobza; juniors Chelsa of songs and sketches with the depicts President Hoover as Petska and Katharine Bauer; Photo by Shelly Fox Patrick York rehearse. same or a similar topic tying he is leaving the White House sophomores Patrick York, Phillip Grant Pyper, Joseph Knispel, Chelsa Petska and SATURDAY them all together. blowing raspberries into the Zuehlke and Grant Pyper; and Mostly Cloudy “As Thousands Cheer” phone at people he didn’t like. appearing for the first time in “There is wonderful music... $3 for UNK students with I.D. High 49 depicts the headlines of the The best part of working on UNK theater are freshmen Amy classics like ‘Man Bites Dog’ and They are available at the theatre Low 32 late 1920s and early '30s laced this production for Wethington Jensen and Jillian Parker. ‘Heat Wave’...the music is the box office in the Fine Arts with singing, satire and political is the collaboration between Each cast member sings focus,” Wethington said. Building. humor, with sketches by Moss “As Thousands Cheer” will Any UNK student interested SUNDAY artists. in the production and plays an Hart and music and lyrics by “It takes a lot of people average of six different characters, run Nov. 28 through Dec. 2, in being part of upcoming theater Partly Cloudy Irving Berlin. working as a team,” Wethington some as many as eight. Wednesday through Saturday at productions should keep an eye High 52 “There are so many little said. “There’s a lot of give and So why should people come 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 out for audition announcements Low 31 witty lines, a lot of which only take to create something.” to see this production? p.m. posted in the Fine Arts Building the older audience will get,” Wethington has been “Because it’s funny! It’s Tickets are $10 for adults, and throughout campus during Smith said. spending most of his time silly stuff you would see today,” $7 for seniors (55+), non-UNK the school year. But don’t think the working on what is, to him the Smith said. students and UNK staff and Layout by Eric Korth 2 THURSDAY, NOV. 15, 2007 Layout by Janee Mlinar News Panel sponsored by veteran's organization addresses difficult emotions surrounding post-traumatic stress

The speaker’s panel featured PTSD is a problem that af- life. cines known as SSRIs appear to sadness, changes in sleeping or Vicki Althage Dr. Jerry Bockoven, Veteran Roy fects many and may grow worse The Mayo Clinic and the be the most effective treatments eating patterns, or fits of emo- Antelope Staff Schoen and Dr. John Fisher, au- without help. “PTSD is some- U.S. Department of Veterans for PTSD. Treatment can help tions that come easily. You may thor of “Angels in Vietnam” and thing that can get better with recognizes these post-traumatic you feel more in control of your have recurrent nightmares or “Not Welcome Home.” treatment and there are people stress disorder symptoms: emotions and result in fewer thoughts about the event but The Collegiate Veterans The three experts on PTSD who can help,” said McCrory. •Flashbacks, or reliving the symptoms, but you may still be this is not a clear indicator of Organization at the University provided advice on how to help About seven to eight per- traumatic event for minutes left with bad memories. PTSD. If you have disturbing of Nebraska at Kearney spon- veterans and their friends and cent of the country’s population or even days at a time Research has not told us feelings that last longer than a sored a Post Traumatic Stress families cope with the situations has had PTSD at some point in •Shame or guilt exactly what causes PTSD. The month, or if they're severe and Disorder speaker’s panel in that arise when a solider returns their lives. About 5 million U.S. •Upsetting dreams about the onset of the disorder in most you're having trouble getting Copeland Hall on Nov. 8. Am- from war. adults have or are diagnosed with traumatic event cases is caused by experiencing your life back under control, ber McCrory, the UNK Col- The event was packed with PTSD every year. Post traumat- •Trying to avoid thinking one or more of these four types consider talking to your health legiate Veteran’s Organization emotional stories of soldiers and ic stress disorder is especially or talking about the of traumatic events: care professional or a VA repre- President, said the panel was their service to their country. common in military settings traumatic event •Seeing someone being sentative if you are a veteran or constructed to help the UNK The panel offered advice for the among those who have served •Feeling emotionally numb killed or badly injured active duty military. community identify and under- families on how to create a sup- in combat. It is sometimes re- •Irritability or anger •Living through a fire, If PTSD symptoms are not stand a disorder that affects mil- port system that doesn’t pressure ferred to as "shell shock," "battle •Poor relationships flood or natural disaster treated they may become dis- lions of people every year. and push away returning veter- fatigue" or "combat stress." It is •Self-destructive behavior, •Living through a life- abling. Suffers may be wracked Post Traumatic Stress Dis- ans. The three also explained estimated that approximately such as drinking too much threatening accident by guilt about surviving when order is a type of anxiety disor- how PTSD isn’t acknowledged 30 percent of veterans return- •Hopelessness about the •Having been in combat others didn't, or feel guilty be- der that is triggered by an ex- as much as it should be, espe- ing from Iraq and Afghanistan future Many other traumatic cause they think more could tremely traumatic event. PTSD cially in an all volunteer army are expected to have some form •Trouble sleeping events also can lead to post-trau- have been done to help. Rela- can develop when a traumatic because the soldiers are serving of PTSD through the course of •Memory problems matic stress disorder, including tionships begin to suffer, and event happens to a person or not only to defend their country their life according to the Vet- •Trouble concentrating rape, mugging, robbery, assault, conflicts could cause the end of when a person sees a traumatic but to further their careers. eran’s Administration. •Being easily startled or civil conflict, car accident, plane the relationship. PTSD makes event happen to someone else. Dr. John Fisher explained Signs and symptoms of frightened crash, torture, kidnapping, life- it difficult to perform your daily The disorder may affect to listeners how PTSD is a post-traumatic stress disorder •Not enjoying activities you threatening medical diagnosis, routine normally. The panel survivors of traumatic events disorder that affects the entire typically begin within three once enjoyed childhood physical abuse or ne- urged those in the audience to such as sexual or physical as- community. “We live in a soci- months of a traumatic event. In •Hearing or seeing things glect, sexual molestation, being encourage veterans and their sault, war, torture, a natural di- ety that goes to war,” said Fisher, a small number of cases, though, that aren't there threatened with a weapon, ter- families to get help and to cre- saster or an airplane crash. Post “and those Warriors need to be PTSD symptoms may not oc- It's important to get treat- rorist attacks, and other extreme ate an emotional support group traumatic stress disorder also blessed and honored when they cur until years after the event. ment as soon as possible when or life-threatening events. for one another. can affect rescue workers at the return.” When a person has PTSD, they symptoms begin because that It's normal to have a wide site of mass casualties or other Part of the panels lecture may relive the traumatic event can help prevent PTSD symp- range of feelings and emotions tragedies. These kinds of events centered on how to over come numerous times, have upsetting toms from getting worse. A type after a traumatic event. The feel- Information on PTSD may cause intense fear, helpless- soldier’s alienation and society’s memories, or see reminders of of counseling called cognitive- ings you experience may include from http://health.yahoo.com. ness or shock. denial of it. the event in their day-to-day behavioral therapy and medi- fear and anxiety, a lack of focus, Japanese students attend Boston Career Forum

Sean Takashi and Koji Boston Career Forum is an Maiko Nakagawa, the to their company. The companies for students to fly over to Japan such companies face-to-face is Kuwahara annual career fair targeting secretary of the Boston Career have to think about their future every time they have chance to far better. “It’s easier to get to Antelope Staff Japanese and English bilingual Forum said, “The Career Forum from the students”. have interviews. know the companies, and it has student all over the U.S. who is not only the student’s job For Japanese students Second, most Japanese a greater impact.” seeks opportunities either in finding event, but also the Career in American University or companies do not offer jobs There are many companies Since holding the first Japan or in the U.S. Although Forum is connect to company’ American students who want all year around. Because most interested in employing Career Forum in Boston in there are other fairs are held success and brilliant future. The to find a job in Japan, it is hard Japanese universities and colleges bilingual students or students 1987, the Career Forum has in New York, Tokyo and Los most important and difficult to seek opportunities in Japan have only one graduation a year, who can bring new ideas. Those become a must-attend event for Angeles, Boston Career Forum thing for companies is how to for couple of reasons. First, it is most companies have only one companies employ students any Japanese-English bilinguals. is the biggest of all. find and define the good person just too far away. It is not easy season when they interview studying in foreign countries. newly-graduated students. However, it is not easy for Unfortunately, Japanese students those students to notice which who are enrolled in American companies are willing to hire ok, so my subs really aren't gourmet and ! 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"YOUR MOM WANTS YOU TO EAT AT JIMMY JOHN'S!" Photo by Sean Takahashi. Students and companies gather for mutual benefit at the Boston ©1985, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007 JIMMY JOHN’S FRANCHISE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. We Reserve The Right To Make Any Menu Changes. Career Festival. THURSDAY, NOV. 15, 2007 3 News Layout by Ashley Stuhr Ramada Inn gets a dramatic face lift Maxwell's, Mr. C's to be replaced by The Keyboards, The Artist's Gallery next year Jared Hoff January 2008, and will serve a Ramada Inn is offering a coupon Antelope Staff variety of upscale menu items. of $10 off one night of lodging The new 9,000 square foot for a period of one year starting convention ballroom is being in January 2008 to customers. The Kearney Ramada Inn built in the Fundome atrium. With the new additions to the is in the midst of a $2.5 million Seating for 1200 (dinner events hotel, the Ramada has numerous renovation to the property. for 700) will be completed and positions available for qualified The hotel is currently being ready for use in January 2008. applicants. An experienced jazz overhauled to include a new New public restrooms will also piano player, banquet setup, 1,200 seat banquet room and be built in the Fundome area. front desk receptionist, bellman, convention center, a jazz piano The Elephant’s Eye bar, a housekeepers, on-call banquet bar, a new restaurant and more. longtime favorite of Ramada servers, morning and evening Of age students have no Inn guests and Kearney residents cooks and dishwashers are all doubt seen the construction and alike, has been relocated to positions of need for the Ramada wondered what happened to the another part of the Fundome Inn. old Maxwell’s bar. The new piano and is up and running. The old The Ramada Inn offers bar, The Keyboards, is scheduled Fundome waterfall has been flexible hours for college students, to open Thanksgiving weekend. removed to make more room for with some weekends required. “We are creating a very the new ballroom. Excellent benefits, paid vacation/ upscale lounge with leather All 207 guest rooms are holidays and a competitive couches and loveseats, classy being updated and refurnished bonus program are all offered to lamps and glass coffee tables,” and will include the latest duvet fulltime employees. Ramada Inn General Manager bedding. Eventually, all the TVs Fralic said the Ramada is David Fralic said. and alarm clocks in the guest looking for enthusiastic people The hotel’s restaurant, Mr. rooms will be changed as well. only. “We need a lot of help now. C’s, is also undergoing a complete The swimming pool, hot tub and Our new additions created an makeover and name change. The exercise room will all remain in immediate need in a number of Artist’s Gallery is opening in their current locations. positions,” he said. Please call The construction naturally David Fralic at (308) 237-3141 has caused some dust to appear to inquire about employment throughout the hotel. To opportunities. compensate for the mess, the

Photo by April Refior Above: Parts of the area Fall 2007 Staff near the swimming pool are CONGRATULATIONS partitioned to keep patrons safe. Anne McGovern! Sarah Schreiter Co-Managing Editor Lisa Elson Co-Managing Editor

• • • Photo by Sarah Schreiter Sharice Ward Left: The Ramada Inn is Advertising Manager undergoing construction to Michelle Brunner improve its atmosphere. Assistant Advertising Manager Ashley Stuhr Art Director Janee Mlinar From fruit flies to HIV News Editor James Chramosta Features Editor Eric Korth UNK professor helps lead genetic research Sports Editor Happy Macwan Photo by Hillary Kruger Circulation and Database Manager Kimberly Carlson Michael Adelman is a professor at the Editorial Cartoonist University of Ne- Bridget Correll braska Kearney. Her discovery of the gene Web Manager OTK18 could pos- Judy Spivey sibly lead to a new Business Manager therapy for HIV. • • • Terri Diffenderfer Adviser Hillary Kruger therapy for HIV. For WINNING a Free iPod Nano at Guest Writer Carlson said, “We won’t say cure, but we can potentially treat it.” Any opinions expressed in Carlson is currently a columns, editorials, editorial Dr. Kimberly Carlson of UNK Publications cartoons or advertisements are the professor here at UNK. the University of Nebraska at views of the individual writer, artist According to Carlson, “I am or advertiser and do not necessarily Kearney biology department and Copy Services reflect the views of the University now at my dream job.” of Nebraska at Kearney, its started out like every other employees or students, or the college student wondering, Antelope staff. Contributors to “Readers’ Opinions” must include “What can I do with my Photo by Hillary Kruger the name of the writer, as well as major?” YOU could be next! the writer’s phone number, Right: Carlson shows some of hometown and affiliation with the Carlson’s first thought was the documentation she has cre- college. Phone numbers will not be to go into teaching. Her mentor printed but are necessary for ated throughout her reearch. verification. Deadline for publica- at UNL persuaded her, however, tion is Monday at noon. Submis- to do hard-core research first as sions past deadline will be printed in the following edition. e later on it might be difficult to Antelope staff reserves the right to find the time. select letters for publication. Letters to be printed should be Carlson couldn’t have known Check your mail sent to: that her research would lead to Experience for end of semester the discovery of OTK18, a gene UNK! Readers’ Opinions SPECIALS! c/o the Antelope editor that all of us as humans have. Mitchell Center University of Nebraska at “OTK18 was found by Kearney systematic gene expression e Communications Center Building at Kearney, NE 68848 study called mRNA differential 1918 University Drive Kearney, NE 68849-4110 display. It was among three Phone 308.865.8134 FAX 308.865.8100 Any of your questions, comments, genes that show increased concerns or suggestions should be sent to the address above. mRNA expression from HIV-1 infected macrophages as compared to uninfected or lipopolysaccharide (so called Mitchell Center endotoxin) stimulated human macrophages," said Tsuneya !"#$!%$&'!()%&!*'!*!+,$*'!-.*/$0! News ! ! (308) 865-8488 Ikezu, another member of Carlson’s UNMC team. !!"!#$%&'(%)*!+*,-./*!+0122! Advertising (308) 865-8487 "Dr. Carlson and Gary !!"!3,(2*)).(41$!#((5.46! Leisman isolated full- Fax length cDNA from mRNA !!"!7,(%48)!#,*9! (308) 865-8708 ! pool extracted from human !!!!! Web site !!!!!!7,*10!31:;!7,*10!<(/10.(4;!=,**! unk.edu/theantelope/ macrophages, and identified the =((8;!=,**!7($2!>!<(0)!(2!=%4?! E-mail full sequence of the protein,” !"#$%"&' ! [email protected] said Ikezu. Photo by Hillary Kruger @ABB!CD0'!E-*4%*F!G(,0'!(2!HGI! [email protected] The discovery of this gene Above: Carlson smiles proudly holding a plaque she was awarded ()*%+$&'(,*-' EJJ$:!.4!J*,)(4!K"!=!D1L"MJLN! could possibly lead to a new for her breakthrough research. 4 THURSDAY, NOV. 15, 2007 Layout by James Chramosta Features History, poetry intertwine at Frank House Many events planned for West Campus landmark Ben Webb poet’s eyes. Cole shared several On Dec. 16, the Instrumental during the breaks. Private tours Antelope Staff pieces from her collection of Trio (Nabb, Buckner, and Ting- are available for groups of eight work, which included poetry Lan Chen) will present a short or more throughout the year and she wrote for classes she took at concert as a benefit for the with advanced arrangement only. The second installment of UNK. preservation of UNK’s Frank Admission is free, but donations the “Poetry in the House” series Fifteen people gathered to House. All events start at 1 p.m., are appreciated and welcome. took place on Nov. 11 at 1:30 hear both poets and after about followed by a guided tour of the For more information, contact p.m. on the porch of the Frank twenty-five minutes, the group house and light refreshment. The KrisAnn Sullivan at by e-mail House on the West side of was taken on a tour of inside the admittance is free and free will at [email protected] or by campus. Frank House itself. Lemonade donations for the Frank House phone (308) 865-8462. It featured the event’s host, and chocolate was served at the are appreciated. Kevin Nenstiel, and local writer end as well. The annual Christmas Walk and musician Sarah Cole. Due to The Frank House has several will feature the Frank House unfortunate circumstances, the events lined up for the rest of the in its Christmas best and it two other readers were unable year that center around the house will begin on Nov. 28 and end to attend, but the event did go itself in addition to combining on Dec. 12. Every afternoon on with extended readings by art, poetry and music. (except on Dec. 1), there will be Nenstiel and Cole. On Nov. 17, a series called an open house from 1-5 p.m. With the sun shining “Frank Talks” will feature a talk with guided tours between 1:30 brightly and a slight breeze titled “A Victorian Christmas: and 3 p.m. It is three dollars or rustling papers, Nenstiel opened Holiday customs and traditions personal donation requested at and closed the reading with of Victorian Society.” Nov. 18 will the door. several selections from his work have UNK student and musician The Frank House is open for which included a poem about Katherine Sizer playing pieces on guided tours on Saturdays from Photos by Jill Kempt personified trash interacting the flute, which were especially 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. when Above: Sara Cole pauses for a brief and angelic moment while reading her poem. with one another right before the chosen for UNK’s Frank House. UNK is in session, and it is closed Right: Kevin Nenstiel (right) whisks listeners away as he recites his poetry on the parlor of the Frank House. 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positive things about their “Nursing is an exciting Derry Stover Regent, Amber Lewis education. career that gives the opportunity Antelope Staff “I think our teachers are to interact with people, make a Elizabeth Weaver amazing people is one of Lewis’ Lewis keeps busy working at very supportive of us—they’re difference in people’s lives and Antelope Staff favorite things about being the Welcome Desk in the Union always willing to help,” Watkins improve their health,” Pitkin People often forget that apart of Student Government. and as a Student Peer Leader said. said. heroes do not have to do Being student body president in an English class for the First Watkins says she chose Another incentive for One thing is for sure, UNK extraordinary things, but they has allowed Lewis to meet some Year Program. Lewis enjoys the Kearney campus for its becoming a nurse is their Student Body President and can be everyday people giving outstanding student leaders and reading, working out, listening convenient location and that significant demand in the University Regent Amber Lewis their help to people in need. public figures. to laid-back music, traveling and the experience is one of a kind. marketplace. Because of an keeps herself busy. Nurses are one large group “This position has opened up cooking. “The classes are small, so international shortage, nurses Lewis, a senior history and of people that take this role, countless learning opportunities Lewis will graduate from you can make good friends that are being heavily sought after. English secondary education helping millions of people in for me, for which I am very UNK in the fall of 2008 after are really supportive,” Watkins “The job outlook for nurses major with a minor in women’s need everyday. This December, grateful,” Lewis said. she student teaches. Lewis said said. is outstanding. It’s a fast growing studies, has many different roles the University of Nebraska at The role of UNK's Student after graduation she plans on Steven Pitkin, Assistant career with new areas and new to play, not only as student body Kearney will be churning out Body President and University attending graduate school, most types of jobs emerging,” Pitkin president, but also as the typical 24 of these everyday heroes Regent is not a walk in the likely at UNK. Lewis said the said. college student. to the world where they are park. faculty members in the history Kevin Vickers, a senior Lewis graduated from desperately needed. “The most difficult part of department have been incredibly nursing student, attends the O’Neill Public High School in Alicia Watkins, a McCook being student body president is supportive of her and have UNMC Kearney campus and 2003 and transferred to UNK native, is one of these heroes. finding time to play all of the encouraged her to continue her plans to graduate in December. after her sophomore year of Watkins, who plans to graduate It's a nice relief to know different roles I have in my life,” education. Even with graduation still college. Lewis was not happy in December with a Bachelor Lewis said. Lewis said being student that I have a job wait- weeks away, Vickers says he while at her former school, and of Science in Nursing, is ready “I have to balance my work body president has been a already landed a nursing job in her friends who attended UNK to begin her nursing career. ing for me when I leave with Student Government and wonderful experience and she the Intensive Care Unit at the always told her how terrific they What may come to a surprise school. the Board of Regents with being encourages anyone who feels Good Samaritan Hospital in thought the UNK College of to many students is that the a student, a friend, a daughter they have the right voice to Kearney. Education was. Lewis made educational experience Watkins and a sister.” Lewis said. serve their fellow students to “It’s a nice relief to know frequent visits to Kearney and and her classmates received Lewis said it gets become involved in Student that I have a job waiting for me enjoyed the town as well as the at UNK is among the nation’s complicated trying to do all of Government. when I leave school,” Vickers atmosphere of the college. best. those things but it is easy for Lewis said, “Student said. “UNK seemed like it would The UNK campus is home Kevin Vickers her to make time for what she government can really make a Because of its high be a great fit for me. The campus to the Kearney division of the Senior nursing student knows is important. difference when there is a good popularity, enrollment in the was wonderful, the people were University of Nebraska Medical Lewis said her biggest body of students who are willing UNMC nursing program is great, and the programs offered Center’s College of Nursing. accomplishment as student body to work together to make a limited, usually based on GPA to me were excellent,” Lewis Located in the West Center president so far this year has been change.” and an interview. Students said. “I am lucky that I had the building, the Kearney campus is working with Travis Checketts, Dean of the UNMC College entering the program must opportunity to discover the one of four campuses spanning the Speaker of the Senate, to of Nursing, says students gain first meet pre-nursing required potential that UNK has to offer the state of Nebraska. Students reinstate the UNKard. Lewis valuable experience with the courses, and a total of 128 so many students.” can earn a bachelors, masters, is also proud of the response program’s mix of classes and credits are required to graduate Lewis decided to run for and even doctorate in nursing they have received regarding the clinical work. with a Bachelor of Science in student body president last while they receive top notch Campus Cares program. “Clinicals give students Nursing (BSN). All together, year because she wanted to be education. Lewis said there are some the opportunity to work in a the program usually takes four the voice of the UNK students The nursing program was really awesome projects, such variety of settings in not only and a half years to complete. and she wanted to give back to even ranked in the top eight as the Collegiate Readership in hospitals, but in community- Students wanting more the university that had given percent of the nation’s graduate Program and possibly bringing based agencies like public information about the so much to her. Running for programs in the 2007 U.S. MTVU to campus, coming to schools and health clinics,” opportunities at the UNMC student body president was News & World Report, but the floor of the Senate soon. Pitkin said. College of Nursing – Kearney not Lewis’ first encounter with statistics do not say everything Lewis is involved in many There are many reasons Division can contact the Student Government. She when it comes to the success of other activities on campus to pursue a career in nursing, Student Services Coordinator had been involved in Student the school. Nursing students at besides Student Government. according to Pitkin. Hilary Christo at 865-8322. Government for five years, and the Kearney campus say many She serves on a number of it has always been one of her committees across campus, favorite activities. such as the Gender Equity “The experience I have Committee, a technology gained over the course of my committee, the Library college career gave me the Committee and the Women’s qualifications necessary to have Photo by Aki Kato Resource Center Committee. a good base to serve as student Amber Lewis greets someone She is a member of Mortar at the Welcome Desk in the body president,” Lewis said. Board and UNK Cornerstone. Nebraskan Student Union. Getting to meet so many

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I ended or whatever they’re called. not all fun and games though are not a problem: people are he met some big names that up becoming the Vice-President “Everybody back then was for Renman. He has a long to- downloading music like crazy There are two ways to get had established themselves in General Manager of Epic getting stock options and it was do list, especially coming off of outside of the U.S., well, that in the music business: the first showbiz and it was there that Records.” crazy. We were hugely well- a worldwide tour in support of makes it more like stealing, but one is to pick up an instrument, he really started to ponder the At that point, he began connected in the business, so Incubus’ latest effort, "Light it takes care of the marketing. a pen and start writing some notion of maybe someday doing to start telling himself that he we could get hands on a lot of Grenades." “The marketing is easy, songs, or you can take a different something in music; something would never manage a band artists. So we attempted to build “They are a very smart we don’t sell record outside of approach, and get the makers else he loved to do besides ever again. Although that was their commerce. But the problem bunch and well-schooled in the the U.S. Whatever the piracy of music noticed. Steve Rennie golfing. before he met a special group is that the labels were still in ways of the business, and they’ve problem is in the U.S. it doubled, took the latter route. He got his feet wet in the of southern California rockers, position of influence. Then you had lots of success and they’ve tripled, quadrupled outside of He is the owner and brain managing business by booking Incubus, a couple of years after could still make money selling also had some areas where it’s the U.S.,” Rennie said. behind REN Management bands for a junior college he working at Epic would go on DVDs. Big artists were getting been a little bit more tough. It was apparent that they based out of Los Angeles, Calif. attended in Santa Monica, and eventually sign with the big dollar advances from their The music business is kooky and didn’t need record sales in foreign He found out early in his career Calif. Rennie began to network label. merchandisers, so they didn’t sometimes you need to put into countries to get their name out. that the business is not a like a and to meet the right people, “The first time that I saw have the incentive to go out and perspective to keep their morale When they visited Santiago, cuddly teddy bear and more like thus gaining access to bands in Incubus, they were playing a little do the kind of thing we needed level up,” Rennie said. Chile for a two-night affair in a growling black bear. If you do California in the early 80’s. club called the Alligator Lounge to do to help that business,” Rennie is currently busy September, fans hounded the not make the first move, it will After improving his in L.A. An A & R guy that Rennie said. working on his client’s latest tour band on the arrival and 13,000 tear you to pieces. knack of being able to talk to worked at Epic told me about Although this idea was a that is coming up in February of fans showed up each night to His friends and fans know people and booking shows, them and said to me, ‘They kind great one, it came before its time 2008. Incubus will be playing show what their long-awaited him as Renman and he is the he began polishing his skills of remind me of Rage Against and it failed after about four a few shows in Australia and patience had built up over the manager of multi-platinum even more after receiving a the Machine meets Korn meets years, but Rennie continued on Asia. That gives Rennie and the years. recording artists Incubus. They debate scholarship to attend Santana meets the average white in his musical excursion with band plenty of time to relax, “I can assure you, that every have spawned hits such as the University of Southern band. I don’t really like them, but Incubus had faith in the music- considering they just finished kid in that arena, was singing "Wish You Were Here," "Drive" California. There, he booked you probably would.’ I don’t really sensed man who had helped a year-long world-wide tour every single word to every single and their latest, "Dig." Along shows for the school and got the know what he song,” Rennie said. with those gems, there has been chance to book bands that were meant by that. So, Rennie has seen many great Rennie at their side for the past in the beginning stages of their I called my friend things happen for his buddies in 10 years to serve as their leader record contracts. Chris Carter the band. There is one thing that and guidance of the know-how “I was the concert booker of and he had great really sticks out in his mind and in the music business world. USC for a couple of years and taste in music, it’s something that summarizes He’s almost like their Yoda continued to build relationships so we went out all of their hard-work and it came of the business: if they need with some of the younger agents. and saw Incubus. down to that one moment. advise on how to approach their We were booking a lot of bands I remember In 2002, Incubus and he latest musical conundrum; he that were on their first album how good they were doing an in-store promotion is more than welcome to show and so forth,” Rennie said. looked on stage. for their triple platinum album, them how to use the force. His After building up the My buddy Chris ‘Morning View’ across the street vastly acquired knowledge has resume and the knowledge of Carter said, ‘If this from Madison Square Garden. left him with no other choice how the music business works, band gets a song, U2 was playing that day and on but to pass on it on to his friends he started his first booking they’re going be the screen outside it said, “U2 of Incubus. company in 1980 that wore the dangerous.’ Sold Out.” If you can’t find Steve title, ‘Steve Rennie Presents.’ “For the first “I started walking out there Rennie perfecting his golf swing Not giving up, he was able few years that they with Mike (Einziger), Brandon on his favorite set of links, you to use that start-up company and were on the label, (Boyd), and Jose (Pasillas) after Above: Steve "Renman" Rennie is the will more than likely find him the experience he had to spring I was their ‘well- owner of REN Management and manager we were done and I said, ‘You working on the latest promotion him into action and landed a connected uncle’ of Incubus (right). Incubus' platinum record know, take a look at that man, or booking a world tour for his job in 1983 at a large booking that worked at for "Make Yourself" and triple platinum because by the time we’re done, only clients. company, Avalon Attractions. the label,” Rennie record for "Morning View" can be seen their going to have ‘Incubus Sold Before managing these Avalon Attractions is now apart said. hanging in the background of Rennie's Out’ up there.” now-veteran rockers, he was of the large conglomerate that is In the midst photo. Rennie knew the potential busy booking shows and taking now known as, “Live Nation.” of the mid to Photo of Steve Rennie courtesy Steve Rennie that Incubus had and he was names for some of the biggest He gained a lot of late 1990’s, the Photo of Incubus courtesy of www. exactly right when he told them names in 1980’s, including U2, inspiration from many great internet was enjoyincubus.com that the sign would be bear their Billy Idol and INXS just to managers that he met while on beginning to name someday. name a few. the job there. There was also a catch on and Rennie took notice them before. that included playing shows in “Sure enough, within a He says he got his first taste lot of inspiration gained from to the potential that it held The day after Rennie left Europe, The Middle East, South year, we were standing out there of the live music when he saw the not-so-great managers that for bands and their marketing Epic Records between 1995- America and of course an arena looking at that sign during The Rolling Stones and Led he met while working for the approach. 1996, Mike Einziger, guitarist of tour of the United States. sound check, and I said ‘How Zeppelin. The string of 70’s rock booking agency, because if they He and a few of his good Incubus, approached Rennie and Last winter, Rennie took a does it look?’ And Mike said, concert binges occurred within could do it, surely, Steve Rennie friends would try and capitalize requested that he be copartners different marketing approach ‘Looks pretty good.’ And I said, three or four months during could do it. on the ever-growing popular with their manager at the time. for their latest effort, "Light ‘Yes, it does.” his late teens and sparked an “I left in 1990 and started marketplace around 1996. They He saw promise in the band, and Grenades." With each purchase Steve Rennie believed in interested within Rennie to do my own management company, started a company called Artist their 1999 release of the album of their latest album during himself for the first 15 years of something in the music world. which was the first incarnation Direct. This well-thought out 'Make Yourself" was taking off. its pre-sale, you received the trying to make it in the business, “That was when I had my of REN Management," Rennie plan seemed like a great idea at “I swore I’d never manage privilege to buy two tickets and because he did not quit, he first inkling to get into the music said. the time, but the problem was again, but have managed to during a dedicated pre-sale for earned the chance to do what he business. I enjoyed the concerts Rennie began making a that the idea came a little too make one glorious exception,” their small-venue tour. This idea really wanted to do in life. He and all the hoopla of it and I name for himself in the music early in the music business. Rennie said. must have worked, because 90 gets to see concerts all around think that tweaked my desire to scene of southern California. He Back then it was very easy Since his co-manager left percent of the tickets sold out the world and at that, for free, get into it,” Rennie said. was taking on the management for a band to sell merchandise the band in 2000, Rennie has before the actual sale began for in venues like Red Rocks in With a catchy name like job for names such as Dramarama and albums because the record taken over full management the shows. The album has sold Morrison, Col, the beautiful Rennie, you would think that and Stabbing Westward during labels were more than willing to responsibilities. Incubus is now impressively in today’s standards, Gorge of George, Washington he was born to be in the music his four-year shot of establishing hand their bands money to get in their 17th year as a band, 800,000 albums so far. It included and the Sala Razmatazz in business, but it took more than up-and-coming musicians. their name out there. having formed in 1990 when hits such as, ‘Anna-Molly,' ‘Dig’ Barcelona. ancestral heritage to take him His competitors were These days, this is not they were teenagers. Rennie does and ‘Oil and Water.’ Just when it doesn't seem to where he is today. starting to take notice of his the case because the record not regret getting back into the My contemporaries handle get any better, Rennie is even able The musical journey began savvy business ways and they companies are not seeing the management business to work ten bands, so they spend their to hone his putting and chipping like most success stories: he wanted a piece of it. After same cash flow that they were with such a talented group. half of their days being hysterical, skills on his own practice facility dropped out of college after a spending the early 1990’s on his seeing in the 1990’s. iTunes He started REN and during that part of those at his REN Management office. few months to become a golf own, he struck a little luck and and illegally pirated music has management in 2000 and has guys’ days, I spend playing golf,” Much like the title of Incubus’ pro, or so the story started. the hard work paid off. finally taken its toll, and record been having a blast ever since. Rennie said. career launching album, Rennie In essence, it was probably “I met this guy who was companies can not afford to help Working for a band such as How he is able to book truly made himself. shows in countries where they Antelope Classifieds are not even selling albums, and

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He feels that teaching in another country Photo by Dana Helminck has expanded his world view, Melody Baetz selects her bowling ball at the Gamma Phi Beta the chance to do research in Second Annual Bowling Classic held Nov. 7, 2007. The event his field, to see the historical took place at the Big Apple Fun Center and went from 6 p.m. to sites and architecture of other midnight. countries and learn about the Alissa Roberts human condition in other All proceeds will benefit Gamma Phi Beta’s national philanthropy Guest Writer Campfire USA and their local philanthropy the Moxie Angels countries. Louishomme has Confidence Camp. applied for the Fulbright Would you take the Scholarship in order to return opportunity to study in a to the University of Rostock to foreign country if you had teach. the opportunity? Dr. Claude “I am motivated to get out Louishomme, a professor in the of comfort zone every once in political science department a while. Being in a different seized the opportunity to teach country for an extended period at the University of Rostock in of time definitely forces me Northern Germany during the out into unfamiliar territory,” summer of 2007. Louishomme said. “As a social scientist, I am Louishomme moved very interested in how people to the United States with in different communities his family when he was ten organize themselves, function years old. Before his family and respond to changing moved to the United States, Lisa Becker As time flies by, students who are graduating this fall or next spring or summer need to take a minute to make conditions,” Louishomme they lived in Port-au-Prince, Antelope Staff sure that they have everything in order so they are ready to graduate. said. Haiti. Living in Haiti during According to the registrars office there are nine things to take care of before the big day. Louishomme’s strong his early childhood sparked interest in the political process Louishomme’s interest in Students must apply for graduation. They can apply avoid excessive makeup, jewelry and perfume. Men should wear a of other countries inspired him political science. Louishomme on-line via WebEasi. The deadlines for applying for dark or gray suit with a white dress shirt and a simple tie. A portfolio to travel to Northern Germany said that he was interested in graduation are February 1st for Spring and June 15th for Summer or briefcase will help complete the look of professionalism. during the summer of 2007 graduation. There is an application fee of $25 that must be paid by Kircher recommends that students attend a Career Fair to learn learning about other cultures the deadline. more about companies and internships. There are two upcoming and teach at the University of because of his childhood Career Fairs at UNK. The Spring Career and Graduate School Fair Rostock. experiences and has traveled to is February 26, 2008. The Educator’s Employment Fair is March He was excited to learn Spain, Mexico and France. Students need to take care of any incompletes that they 25, 2005. that his living expenses and Louishomme worked as may have from previous semesters. Students need to For more information or to schedule an appointment with the make arrangements with faculty members for the completion of the flight were covered for him a senior planner for St. Louis Career Services Office see the Web site http://careers.unk.edu Incomplete grade. to teach at The University of Development Corporation or call at (308)865-8501. Rostock, located in what was after he graduated from the once East German before the Order your cap and gown. This can be done at the University of Missouri, but Teaching Degree Candidates need to apply for their Antelope Bookstore, an order form will be sent to you Berlin Wall was torn down. at the age of 39 he decided teaching certificate with the Teacher Certification Office in an informational packet the term students apply for graduation. “Going to the former to quit his job and pursue his in the College of Education building room C128. Applications can Announcements are also available through the Antelope East German community of master's degree in political be submitted up to one month prior to graduation. Bookstore. Rostock seemed like an ideal science. Traveling and teaching opportunity to learn about in Germany only proved to Register with Career Services in the Memorial Student Pay all of your bills. Neither your degree nor your diploma the dynamics of German Louishomme that returning Services Building to start building a placement file. will be awarded until all accounts are cleared. integration, especially how the to school and changing careers former East German states was the best decision for him The Career Services office is a very valuable resource for Complete exit paperwork for Financial Aid, Perkins Loan and communities were dealing to make. or appropriate lending offices. students who are getting ready to graduate. Diana Kircher, Assistant with their incorporation into “It affirmed something Director of the Office of Career Services has some pointers of the social, economic and that I learned after I changed her own for graduating seniors. The first thing students should If you will need an official transcript make a written political dynamics of West careers and became a college do is refine their resume. To be prepared to go job hunting this is request to the Registrar’s office in Founders Hall. essential. Students can do this by scheduling a resume critique with Germany and the global professor: the world is going the Career Services office and by attending a “Resume Makeover” system. Interacting with to be in good hands when the Notify the Registrar’s Office of any changes of name presentation. Rostock students and faculty current generation of young and/or address so that graduation information may The second pointer from Kircher is to prepare for an interview. and interviewing government people are running the world,” reach you. Before going to the interview, research the company or organization officials seemed to hold the Louishomme said. in depth and prepare questions to show your level of interest. Next, promise of gaining some Due to his interest in identify what you have to sell, including your top three skills or understanding of that society,” political science and his belief experiences you can offer. Louishomme said. in the abilities of current According to NACE (National Association of Colleges and New intramural director During Louishomme’s college students to have a major Employers) Research: Job Outlook 2008, the top five candidate time in Germany, he noticed impact on the world after qualities and skills are communication skills, strong work ethic, many differences between graduation, Louishomme was teamwork skills (work well with others), initiative and interpersonal makes positive changes skills (relates well to others). German and American advised to consider teaching Before the interview, students should schedule a mock students. He observed that his college students. interview so they can get feedback and advice said Kircher. German students had a wide “He is interesting and Students can do this at the Career Services office. After the actual Derek Wurl With the first year view of the world. entertaining. He is very interview, always send a thank you card within 48 hours. This can Antelope Staff intramural director came some “One thing that stood opinionated but understanding. be typed, handwritten, or e-mailed depending on the organization’s new rules. Flag football adopted out from the very beginning He wants his students to talk culture. some new rules and they worked of my visit was how many more than he does,” Rachel “Dress for Success,” said Kircher. When going to the interview, With the semester winding well. of my German students had Jensen, a junior political science dress conservatively. Women should wear a suit with a skirt or down, midterms over and finals “Some people adapted traveled outside of their home minor, said. pants and a matching jacket in black, navy or grey. They should creeping up, people can really slower then others to new rules country. A majority had spent Jensen said that relax and take some time off for in all sports bur overall its been a year in the United States and Louishomme makes his classes intramurals. great.” The rules make sense in others had been to Australia, interesting by incorporating The first half of intramural football and participants need to England, France and other current events with the topics director Scot Fransks’ first realize that. “Once people accept European countries. They from the textbook and lectures. 8&&,&/% semester is over and things are them I believe they will be happy were very conversant with Louishomme enjoyed the way going well. “Things so far have with them,” Fransk said. current political, cultural and both his German and American gone extremely well. 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Turkey sandwiches, the movie Big Fish and a singer named Chris Brown are some of UNK’s, Tervel Dlagnev’s favorites. Returning for Oregon versus LSU his senior year as a Loper, this Arlington, Tex., native, majoring in biology, enters the 2007-2008 Who's No. 1 wrestling season with high goals and the determination to accomplish them. Eric M. Korth Competing in the heavy weight Sports Editor division for UNK, Dlagnev was chosen to be the Rocky Mountain Why LSU is No. 1 Athletic Conference (RMAC) Virginia Tech, South Carolina, Florida, Auburn “Wrestler of the Year.” and Alabama have all been defeated by LSU this After a very successful season year, and what do they all have in common? All last year, the Lopers hit the mats to of them have been ranked this year in the Top 20. perfect their moves that could win Some would say this is argument enough for the them their seventh straight RMAC Tigers to be deserving of the number one spot. But championship. Picked to be first here are some other reasons why: this season in RMAC, the Lopers LSU Defense seem to be the favorites. “We are already looking Led by senior defensive tackle and Heisman pretty good as we start our season. candidate, Glenn Dorsey, the Tiger defense has The freshmen are coming along been devouring teams all season. LSU ranks No. 1 very quickly and the seniors are in the nation in total yards given up and is fourth Photo by Brandon Moore showing some great leadership. I in rushing yards, allowing only 66 yards a game. UNK wrestlers Jordan Geinger, left, and Ryan Etherton, right, square off during the Loper's Blue and Gold am especially impressed with how Their rush defense will be put to the test Nov. Scrimmage. The Lopers, preseason ranked No. 1, are predicted to win their seventh straight RMAC title. much the guys are striving to 23 against Arkansas' phenomenal running back, Darren McFadden. improve,” Dlagnev said. seems to have it all together isn’t enough. Looking to the future, move so it becomes very crisp,” Last Sat., Nov. 3, the Lopers on and off the mats. Dlagnev Dlagnev plans on pursuing his Dlagnev said. Trindon Holliday too part in the Blue and Gold emphasizes how strong the team’s wrestling career after college and As a team, the Lopers are scrimmage at UNK. Though the bond is. “We all usually hang out taking it to the next level. What’s getting down to business. In He stands 5'5" tall and ran a 10.06 in the Gold team defeated the Blue team together outside of practice and next? The Olympics! Dlagnev has preparation for their coming meets 100-meter dash at this year's NCAA Track and Field Outdoor Championships. He's only rushed 35-28, everyone was able to get competition. During the season, already qualified for the Olympic this season, they are trying to focus something out of the scrimmage. for 268 yards and two touchdowns this year, you go through a complete lifestyle trials but his hard work and divine their attention on different moves but with speed like that his presence cannot be “This scrimmage helped us see what change. Some guys are trying dedication to his sport will not and positions at every practice. we look like during competition ignored. I expect to see Holliday being used more to cut weight and when you are stop. This past weekend, Nov. 10, towards the end of the season, and especially in and also what we personally need putting yourself through that kind “I want to take my wrestling the Lopers were put to the test as the Arkansas game to counter the speed and play- to work on at practice. It also was of mental toughness it’s nice to to the next level. I try not to they competed in the Wyoming making abilities of McFadden. beneficial to the coaches because it surround yourself with people that get too comfortable with just wins Cowboy Open in Laramie, Wyo. lets them see where everyone is at,” know exactly what you are going and losses. There’s a lot more to Nine Lopers finished fourth or Why Oregon is No. 1 Dlagnev said. through,” Dlagnev said. it. I need to work on being more better in Wyoming, with Dlagnev The UNK wrestling team Oregon brings to the table one of the most As for Dlagnev, being good persistent and focus more on every being the lone champion. balanced offensive attacks in college football. The Ducks average 510 yards a game, 279 on the ground and 231 through the air. The have the potential to score fast and score often. Their average of 42.8 points a game is fifth in the nation, No NFL record is safe this season behind Hawaii, Kansas, Oklahoma and Boise State. They are currently ranked No. 2 in all the polls, but here are some reasons why they should be the top Nathan Osterloh goes a little something like, “I think piece of post season glory as well. 1036 yards on 128 carries already, a team. Antelope Staff our team will be a contender this Both teams coming off of expected 6.6ypc average. These numbers are Dennis Dixon year.” Well for the first time in the horrible seasons and were expected almost unimaginable to most pro past three years, the Packers are to fall into the normal cellar of starting running backs let alone This is guy amazing. The 22-year-old from contenders again. With virtually no their respected divisions. a rookie. Another rookie making Oakland, Calif. has done everything that his team The first half of the National talent healthy on the offensive side The surprises of this season noise is Patrick Willis. Willis leads has asked from him. It's nearly impossible not to Football League is over and what a of the ball and a solid defense the don’t only end with the up sides the league in tackles as a rookie and watch him play and not be reminded of past Texas ride it has been so far. Between the Packers have managed to come out of the sports. The St. Louis Rams will contend with Peterson for the quarterback, Vince Young. Dixon is the top dual- Cinderella stories of the Browns and this year with a 7-1 record. Beating or a dismal 0-8 so far. A team NFL Rookie of the Year Award, threat in college football this year and has been Packers, the expected dominance of a franchise record for the best start that was once considered at the an award that both have already burning defenses with both his arm and his legs the Colts and Patriots, and the and making several other teams beginning of the season to have an claimed on their respected sides of all year long. He is the front-runner in this year's Heisman race and is looking to lengthen his lead emerging stars in Adrian Peterson turn their heads in disbelief. all-pro running back and were also the ball. as the season continues. and Patrick Willis there has been Ben Griess, a senior psychology expected to be at the top of the With only eight games left plenty of talk going on leading into major said, “I’m defiantly surprised league are now feeling like the team for each team, going down the My Pick: Oregon the second half of the season. at the Packers success so far. Coming everyone can’t wait to play. The San stretch may be real interesting. As of right now the top teams off an 8-8 rebuilding season I was Francisco 49ers were also predicted Will Adrian Peterson keep up with It's a tough one, but I have to like Oregon in the power ranking are the New expecting a winning season at the to be a top team on the rise with his historic run? Will the Patriots in this situation. LSU has had five victories over England Patriots, the Indianapolis best, but to start off 7-1, it is a big a young solid team, however, they finish their season undefeated? Can ranked opponents, but four of them came at home Colts, the Dallas Cowboys, the surprise.” have struggled through the first Brett Favre get his team to another where LSU is practically unbeatable. I think that Pittsburg Steelers, and…the Green The Packers aren’t the only half as well, posting a 2-6 record. Super Bowl berth? These are a few LSU, on a neutral site, is a beatable team and Kentucky showed us that it can be done. With the Bay Packers? Many people who team in the league turning heads Outside of the whole team of many excellent questions going SEC Championship being played away from Baton pay any attention to the NFL have and worrying the top dogs, the thing, there has been some into the final eight weeks of the Rouge, look for the SEC's eastern representative to heard the same thing every year, Lions, at 6-2 and Browns, at 5-3, interesting rookie play a well. season. pull off a shocker in the Georgia Dome. “Will Brett Favre return this year?” have also made a statement through Adrian Peterson being someone Usually the answer is yes, and is the first half that they want a that comes to mind. The rookie has If you would liked to see anything covered in the Antelope, feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] Sports Picks { { SPECIAL GUEST This Week's Top Games

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5 21 West Virginia at Cincinnati West Virginia West Virginia West Virginia West Virginia

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Photo by John Reed Above: Linemen Jake McGlade, No. 70, and Stephen Goodin, No. 65, give quarterback Dennis Havrilla plenty of time to pass.

Photo by Garrett Ritonya Above: No. 39 Josh Rhode and No. 32 Cheikh Fall wrestle down a New Mexico Highlands ball carrier on Nov. 3. Photo by Brandon Moore Right: Littleton senior, Jake Richards, No. 22, avoids a tackler thanks to a block from No. 70 Jake McGlade. VBall Continued from Page 1 for an impressive and match- high 25 digs, which put her UNK couldn’t shake the at 611 on the season. With cold start in the second match her effort, Wemhoff now joins as 11 hitting errors were made Angie Usher (1993) and Linda while the Lopers hit just .130 Loschen (1986) as the only Lopers end season 6-4 and Springs led from start to Lopers to have 600 digs in a finish. season. The blue and gold turned “It’s good that we won things around, however, and because now we can host hit .412 in the third match and regionals,” said Claussen. “It .271 in the fourth and final felt good to win because all the match. hard work we put in during Scott once again proved practice finally paid off and we Photo by Brandon Moore unstoppable, crushing 21 kills now control what happens to Right: Senior Nick Oberle, in only 31 swings, hitting .645, us in the future.” No. 11, pursues Highlands and having just one hitting Svec said, “I thought quarterback, Alex Aispuro. error. our team played a great, solid Oberle ended the season with Burson soared for 20 kills weekend of volleyball. We 64 total tackles, second overall. in 59 swings and hit .203. came out and tried to execute “I had a rough game against every part of our game. We Photos by John Reed New Mexico so it was nice for played some great teams so Bottom left: Tyler McNitt me to end on a good note. I it was exciting to be able to McNitt pulled in 28 catches felt like I improved my play,” pull away with the conference this year and moves up to said Burson. championship.” eighth all-time for career Freshman outside hitter RMAC Honors receptions. Kelsey Werner (Grand Island) UNK dominated the Bottom middle: Zach Cerise came off the bench to turn in a RMAC tournament team Cerise ended the season with spectacular performance with with Scott named as MVP for 2.5 sacks and 25 tackles. 11 kills, five digs, and three her superior efforts. Burson Bottom right: Chris Lopez blocks. and Svec joined Scott on the Lopez ended with 15 tackles, Walkowiak, who left the seven-person team for the two of which were for a loss. game in the fourth due to an Lopers, as well. injured finger, contributed Last Wednesday, the All- eight kills and a team-high RMAC team was announced, four blocks before exiting. too. First-team included Scott, Sophomore hitter Emily Svec, and Walkowiak. Christen (Anselmo) took Second-team was comprised Walkowiak’s place and chipped of Burson and Clausen. in a solid performance with Wemhoff earned honorable four kills in five attempts. mention. Libero Wemhoff raced

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The first week of the NBA seasons So with the New England Patriots Here's a look at some of the major So can the BCS avoid another have produced some surprises, like enjoying a week 10 bye week they conferences and how they stack up case of the one-loss logjam ride Bulls and Heat off to a struggling will look to continue there run for this year. that looks to be on the horizon? start. Why is this surprise? Many of 16-0 this week. So can the New Big XII- Kansas returns nearly All signs point to no with Ohio the national pundits predicted that England Patriots really keep up everyone from last year's squad State’s losing at home to Illinois one or both of these teams would be there impressive run for perfection? who made it to the Elite Eight. last Saturday. LSU and Oregon in the Eastern Conference Finals. I say no because there is a team in Pac 10- UCLA lost a big player in are one and two but if Kansas wins Not to worry, fans, these teams they the AFC that has gone unnoticed Arron Affalo, but gained an even out they would be 13-0, with wins both should rebound especially so far. But mark my words that "bigger" man in freshman center over No. 4 Oklahoma and No. when Dwayne Wade comes back the Pittsburgh Steelers will go up Kevin Love. 5 Missouri. Isn't that argument from off-season surgery. Looking to Foxboro and beat the Patriots CUSA- So Memphis should just enough to be in the title game? to the Western Conference look in there back yard week 14. The breeze thought this conference On the flipside what if the Sooners who leads the Southwest Division Steelers are just the right team which would make things boring wins out? They will have beaten the first week! Hint it’s not the to be able and knock off New here but I really like what a Oklahoma State and Kansas (or FourFour QuartersQuarters San Antonio Spurs so far it’s the England. Pittsburgh plays solid Southern Miss team who won Missouri) in the Big XII title with Houston Rockets who are looking defense, can control the ball on 20 games last year to be league game. What about West Virginia impressive the first week. I’m not offense then make plays in special sleepers this season. who is in the hunt for a Big East going to panic about my Phoenix- teams. Granted there are four ACC- Al Skinner has another title? They will play Cinncinnati Chicago NBA Finals prediction weeks until this game but the time solid Boston College team that I this weekend and UConn Nov. 24. this early in the season with much is now to talk up the Steelers. think could spoil North Carolina’s Needless to say the BCS rating still left to be played. party in the ACC. system looks to fail us yet again.

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