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INDEX Correcting a controversy NEWS 1, 7 ET CETERA 2 OPINIONS 3 The real reason for the presidential run-off SPORTS 4, 5 to look for her own Vice Stodolka . . . [but] he didn’t go about Sarah E. Schreiter Presidential candidate. it professionally. FEATURES 6 Antelope News Staff “Grant [Campbell, Lewis’ run- “You know what? It’s Facebook. 8 ning mate] and I are looking for- I decided not to take it [the group] PHOTO STORY ward to getting out there and get- seriously,” said Lewis. ting things done,” said Lewis. Lewis stated in an interview that Smart, dedicated, and hard- Lewis and Campbell competed she did receive a copy of the debate working: Amber Lewis would fit against the pairs of Timothy Hruza questions the Sunday before the this description without a doubt. To and Ryan Kroger and Travis debate. The questions were emailed that list, some would add “cheater.” Checketts and Brandon Bohn dur- to her by Kevin Wait, who at that “I do my best to be honest at all ing the election. time was the Vice President of the times, and I can honestly say that The initial election was held on student body. this is the biggest mistake I’ve ever Thursday, March 8, via LotusNotes Wait had called Lewis after made,” said Lewis. email. The election then required a helping write the questions with She’s often seen working at the runoff because Hruza filed a griev- Amber Nabity, telling Lewis that he Nebraskan Student Union’s ance with Student Government. only wanted her to be prepared. Welcome Desk, or walking through The reason was simple: an allega- Lewis said that after she opened Thomas Hall on her way to an tion of cheating. the email, she immediately felt 4 English class. Courtesy Photo Election Commissioner Ray remorse. She said that President Loper sports In addition to her description as Newly elected Student Body President and Vice President, Amber Williams did not respond to an Eiberger asked if she had discussed swings into action an education major with endorse- Lewis and Grant Campbell. interview request, and stated in a the questions with Wait, which she ments in history and English, March 14 post on the now-infa- admitted to—but not to having read Amber Lewis can add a new title to Public Relations Director and Chief She also helped orchestrate mous Facebook group, “Amber them. Lewis did admit that on the her resume: Student Body President Administrative Officer. internal changes in the structure of Lewis Cheated!,” “As for me, I will day of the debate. and Student Regent. Lewis immediately became UNK Student Government, within choose to not talk about the inci- The questions were rewritten, Lewis made it into a runoff elec- involved in UNK Student the constitution and bylaws to help dent(s).” and she gave a formal apology. tion, and won by a narrow margin of Government, being elected a sena- the group maintain efficiency. The group was founded by Jason “I am sorry, and I will work hard votes. Fewer than fifteen percent of tor of the college of natural and Lewis hopes that the group will Stodolka, a former UNK student, to earn their [the student body’s] University of Nebraska-Kearney social sciences, and quickly being grow in the next year. former Student Government partic- trust,” said Lewis. “What happened students voted in the runoff elec- named Speaker of the Senate. In an interview with Lewis, she ipant, and current graduate student to me does not in any way display tion. During her time as Speaker of said that she had thought about at the University of Illinois. my true character.” Lewis, originally from O’Neill, the Senate, Lewis had a hand in running as a candidate for Vice The group’s description states In a telephone interview with Neb., spent two years at the many UNK activities. Lewis was President for Mike Eiberger, the that Lewis had access to the ques- Kevin Wait, Wait admitted his role: University of Nebraska-Omaha pleased with the turnout of the past Student Body President, in this tions to the presidential debate “I made the decision on my own to before transferring to UNK. Mardi Gras event, and the number election. before the debate took place, and give her the questions . . . I did She was a member of student of student groups involved with When Eiberger decided not to then wasn’t upfront about her activ- attempt to cheat; I was unsuccess- 6 government at UNO and served as making it a success. run for re-election, Lewis decided ities. Stodolka never named his ful.” Wait gave an official apology at Drug use and abuse source of information, which caused the regular meeting of Student a stir among many of Lewis’ Government the day after the adamant followers. debate, and gave his resignation. “I’m so grateful for their sup- “I deserve what’s coming to me,” port. That’s what gave me the he said during the interview. You’re Hired! courage to stay in the election. It Lewis was officially initiated as would have been easy to throw in Student Body President and the towel,” said Lewis. Student Regent on March 27, 2007. Trump’s ‘Apprentice’ “I don’t want to attack Jason explains keys to success

bers and has spread to over 10 uni- by knowing information that no one April D. Refior versities across the country. else does. Antelope Sports Editor While at Harvard, Litinsky took “If you can out research your notice of a new reality TV show that opponent, you’ll always have the 7 Trump was designing in order to advantage.” Litinsky said. Women’s History Month coffeehouse attract new people to his organiza- Litinsky also spoke of his philos- UNK’s College of Business and tion. Litinsky decided to send in an ophy on rejection, explaining that it April 5, 1994 ed mayor of Carmel, Calif. Technology brought Andy Litinsky, audition tape. would be of use to those preparing • Nirvana frontman Kurt He served until 1988. president of Trump Productions, to to enter the job market. Cobain commits suicide in campus to speak on leadership in “Learn to love rejection. When the free enterprise on April 2. you keep hearing no, it makes it his Seatttle, Wash. home. April 9, 1962 Litinski was the first person in more special to hear yes,” Litinski Skeptics blame his death on • “West Side Story” won 10 the history of millionaire Donald said with a smile. his wife, Courtney Love. Academy Awards, including Trump’s reality TV series “The He also encouraged students to Best Picture, Best Apprentice” to be fired and re-hired “Do things one step at a time. Go in April 6, 1917 Supporting Actor and by Trump to work at ‘The Trump with low expectations and come out Organization.’ with more.” • The United States declares Actress, and Best Director. Litinski currently works at Deborah Murray, Lecture and war on Germany and enters Trump Productions headquarters in Outreach Coordinator of The World War I. April 10, 1970 Los Angeles. College of Business and Technology Courtesy Photo • Paul McCartney In his presentation to UNK stu- said, “In my opinion, one of the Andy Litinski, the first person in April 7, 1770 announces the breakup of dents, he explained the opportuni- most important messages of Mr. “The Apprentice” history to be 8 ties available to those willing to Litinsky’s presentation, was the • William Wordsworth was the Beatles. fired and re-hired to work for Photo story of work for them by describing his concept of working hard at some- born. Centuries later, stu- Donald Trump. vacation to Mexico personal path to success. thing you love to do. Finding that dents taking courses in April 11, 1977 This journey began when he thing that you are passionate about Romanticism still wonder • President Jimmy Carter founded his own company at age When he got word that he was and making that your job almost why he was so obsessed with hosts annual “Easter egg roll” 13, and continued to his starting a accepted as a candidate on the show, guarantees success and a happy life.” non-profit organization, during his he admitted, “I broke down and The event was brought to his childhood—and his sis- competition on the White freshman year at Harvard cried like a little school girl.” Kearney with funding from The ter. House University, with the goal of raising According to Litinsky, the keys Baldwin Free Enterprise Lecture lawn. awareness of AIDS in Africa. “ to his professional and personal suc- Fund. April 8, 1986 WEATHER The Harvard AIDS Coalition” cess included taking risks and hav- • Clint Eastwood was elect- .www..hiistory..com has now grown to over 100 mem- ing “one leg up’ on the competition

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Melissa M. Hinkley took away first place finishes. took third and amassed a record of Antelope Staff Writer Trevor Charbonneau, senior of Clay 43-10. Jeff Rutledge, junior of Center Kansas, and Tervel Dlagnev, Lincoln, and Matt Farrell, sopho- junior of Arlington Texas, dominat- more of Omaha, placed fifth. ed their weight classes to become Redshirt freshmen Taylor May, of It’s a good weekend when UNK national champions. Imperial, and Kelsey Empting, of qualifies eight out of their nine Charbonneau finishes his career Ponca City, Okla., finished eighth. wrestlers as All-Americans. It is a at UNK as a two time All- Matt True, senior of Mitchell faced great weekend when UNK places American with 95 career wins. some tough competition during his second in the National Wrestling Dlagnev ended his season with a first few rounds of the tournament Championships and sets the NCAA 49-1 record and improves his over- and didn’t place. True leaves the Division II attendance record for all record to an astounding 129-19. Lopers with a record of 22-10. wrestling. The Loper wrestling Next year, Dlagnev is looking to be “Without Matt True, I team accomplished all of this over a four time All-American. wouldn’t have got fifth. He is one spring break on March 10 and 11, “Going into the match, just of those guys who is pushing every- making it a great way to start off looking at Tervel I knew he was body and making you better,” spring break. going to dismantle LeadingFox,” Ellenberger said. “I guarantee any- “A lot of people say too bad you said Joe Ellenberger, junior of one would have given their All- didn’t win it all,” said Marc Bauer, Omaha. American status to him.” head wrestling coach for the Lopers. At the regional tournament, The performances on the mat “But all of our guys performed very UNK qualified nine out of their ten were something to remember but well and eight out of our nine guys wrestlers for the national tourna- the fan support that the community were All-Americans.” ment. Out of those nine wrestlers, showed will not easily be forgotten UNK was ranked first heading eight of them finished as All- either. UNK set the Division II into the tournament, which was Americans, which means they attendance record for any wrestling held at the Health and Sports finished in the top eight for meet. Center, but they came up a little their weight class. “It was awesome and the arena short. The University of Central The first place finishes went to was packed,” Bauer said. “Family, Oklahoma, ranked second going Charbonneau and Dlagnev while friends, alumni . . . it was awesome. into the tournament, surpassed the Brett Allgood, junior of It was a great atmosphere for our Lopers by tallying a score of 124.5 Bennington, took away a third place kids to wrestle in.” compared to UNK’s 108.5. victory. Allgood, who was a nation- The Lopers lose two seniors, “UCO wrestled very well,” Bauer al champion last year, lost his first True and Charbonneau, but they said. “It was unfortunate that we match but then proceeded to win have some talented wrestlers ready didn’t match up with them earlier in five matches in a row to clench his to step into their roles. the tournament. They had five guys third place standing. He is a two “We bring back seven All- in the finals.” time All-American and improves Americans,” Ellenberger said. “We Photo by Eric M. Korth Although UNK finished their his record to 69-11. are going to be pretty tough.” Tervel Dlagnev, senior of Arlingon, Texas, takes on Josh LeadingFox from Central Oklahoma in the heavy- season as the second best Division Also giving an astounding per- weight championship on March 11. Dlagnev pinned LeadingFox in the second period, earning champion II team in the nation, two Lopers formance was Joe Ellenberger who honors. Spotlight on RMAC tennis begins Ross Fellows, UNK Track Loper men gain a victory, Loper women, a loss

legiate level. record in the triple jump. “He Shannon J. Matthews awhile. This weekend she did serve team. She is a transfer student from “In college, the competition is a (Laux) is always encouraging me to Antelope Staff Writer overhand but still couldn’t go full UNL. lot greater and you really get to break his record, and I just work as out,” Longly said. “I really missed tennis a lot and I focus on your specific sport instead hard as I can in the weight room Mckenna Irwin, a junior market- wasn’t enjoying myself in Lincoln, so of three sports like in high school,” and on the track because if I don’t Two months after the season ing major from Bellevue, said, I talked to Coach Plote, and he said Fellows said. want to have any regrets when I am opener, RMAC play is finally begin- “Every girl has been in the training he would love for me to come and Track has been a big part of done,” Fellows said. ning for the UNK men and women’s room last week. I think a lot of our play. I love all the girls on the team Fellows’ life, and he credits his He has earned several RMAC tennis teams. March 31, the men injuries are from overuse of our and they are some of my best mother for influencing his decision honors including Freshman Track and women played their first match muscles. We play over 20 matches in friends,” Longly said. to join the team. “I love all sports Athlete of the Year. Fellows wants against No. 1 ranked RMAC team our season, which is unreal for a lot After not playing tennis for but track is the only one that I real- to become an All-American in both Mesa State in Pueblo Colo. of schools. Most schools don’t go awhile Longly explained how it was ly had a passion for and I think to of his events. “I like that you work “This is where we have to prove over about eight or nine matches. somewhat hard to get started again. compete in a college sport you need for individual marks in track so you ourselves,” Amanda Longly, a fresh- Our coach is helping us by giving us “It was a little hard to get back to really have a passion for the sport can really work to make yourself man nursing major from Lexington, three days off after Easter.” into it, but as soon as I got started that you compete in,” Fellows said. better,” Fellows said. said. Irwin continued, “I think we again I really got into it. It is very Fellows’ success can be traced Fellows believes his team does a The women lost 8-1, while the could have beat Mesa. We lost 8-1, different from high school, it is Ross Fellows back to his hard work in the weight good job of supporting all of the men took home a victory beating but it was way closer than the score harder and it takes a lot more work UNK Track and Field room. He weighs in at about 190 athletes. Good coaching has also Mesa State, 5-4. says. If all of us would have been and time,” she said. pounds and he can bench press 235 helped Fellows get to where he is Both UNK men at the No. 1 and healthy we could have won.” Longly and the rest of the UNK pounds, hang clean 330 pounds and today. No. 2 singles positions defeated their At least the team had the weath- women’s tennis team have some Lisa K. Elson squat over two times his weight at “Coach Meyer has been great to Mesa State opponents. William er on their side. high goals to obtain this season. Antelope Staff Writer 450 pounds. me as a coach. He believed in me Jacome defeated Joey Coleman, and “We played outside all weekend, “I hope as a team we can make it “Mike Bell has been doing a when others did not think I could Luke Backhaus defeated Micah it was really nice there. Playing out- to nationals and be first in confer- great job with our weight workouts achieve my goals and has really Hill. side is different than playing inside, ence,” she said. so a lot of the credit goes to him,” treated me well,” Fellows said. As for the women, Claire Bryan the ball has a different pace,” Longly This weekend the women travel A decade of hard work and ded- Fellows said. “Coach Bailey has been like a friend played at No. 2 singles and defeated said. to Colorado again to face more ication is the backbone of one UNK Fellows has put up high marks to me that I really look up to and Kelsey Bottinelli of Mesa State. She Although Saturday wasn’t a vic- RMAC teams. athlete’s success. Ross Fellows, com- in both long jump and triple jump has helped my technique a lot. was the only woman of UNK to take tory for the women, Sunday was a “We play Western New Mexico monly referred to as Rossco, is a at 23 feet 7 inches and 48 feet 8 Fellows is a health and physical home a victory on Saturday. different story. Both the men and this weekend and they are new to junior UNK Track and Field ath- inches respectively. His triple jump education major, and wants to “I played at No. 5 singles and lost women won in RMAC play against our conference. Western New lete. mark earned him a trip to the become a certified strength trainer. in a three set tiebreaker,” Longly No. 2 ranked Colorado-State Mexico is ranked pretty high in the Fellows competes in long jump indoor nationals this year. Fellows Following graduate school, he said. Peublo, at Peublo. conference.They should be a lot like and triple jump. Fellows has been jumped 47 feet 1.5 inches at nation- plans to become a college strength With almost half of the women’s “This is the first time in UNK Peublo, which means it will be a jumping since seventh grade. As an als, which put him tenth in the and track coach. team injured, the team is demon- history that our coach can remember good match. We should also be able athlete at Kearney High, Fellows nation. This was Fellows third trip Outside of track, Fellows enjoys strating how tough they can be. UNK beating this team. I won at to win against Colorado Christian as contributed his talents to the to a national meet. hunting, fishing and playing soft- “A lot of our team is injured right No. 2 singles and doubles,” Longly well.” eleven-time state championship Fellows aspires to be the school ball. He also enjoys a good fight and now and trying to recover. The girls said. Both the men and women play team. His success in track and his record holder in long jump and would like to be an ultimate fighter that are injured are being tough and Longly is joining the Lopers for against Western New Mexico and love of the sport inspired Fellows to triple jump. One of his best friends, some day. still playing through it. Callie the first time this year. This is her Colorado Christian Saturday in continue his track career on the col- John Laux, currently holds the Erickson served underhand for first season with the UNK tennis Lakewood, Colo.

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Joey D. Larson played a double header on Friday ond game, Williams for the Mavs ER, 4 K's) from Kearney Antelope Staff Writer and a double header on Sunday. threw a complete game two-hitter. earn his fourth straight In a battle of divisional leaders, In improving to 5-0, he fanned 11 win. the Lopers (13-14, 11-9 RMAC) Lopers and didn’t allow a hit until The Lopers were found themselves ahead 2-1 in sophomore Brad Hull had a single poised to win 6-4 as game one thanks to an RBI single with one out in the sixth. junior Seth Svoboda, The 10th-ranked Mesa State from junior Trey Howell (Antonito, For the Lopers, senior second Kearney, had allowed just College baseball team came to Colo.) in the second inning and an baseman Cody Lusero pushed his four runs and six hits Kearney this past weekend and used unearned run in the third. hit streak to 19 straight games with over the first six innings. four unearned runs to win game one Facing Mesa ace Brett Armour, a two-for-three effort in the first However, Mesa did it and the pitching of Owen Williams the Lopers had the bases loaded contest but falling short the second again, scoring two runs in to sweep a double header on Friday with only one out in the fourth, game going 0 for 3 marking only its final at-bat to tie from the Lopers at Memorial Field. thanks to three-hit batters. Things the second time this year Lusero has things up. The set fea- Due to the weather, the teams changed drastically as a suicide been hitless in a game. tured three hits and a squeeze turned into On Sunday, in the first game, in wild pitch with both runs an easy double play game one the Mavs scored two run scoring after two were for the Mesa but in the top of the ninth to tie it at ten out. from that point on, and then had a six run 11th inning The Lopers made the Mavs (29-6, 18- to win 16-10. sure there would be no 2 RMAC) out The first game featured 26 runs, extra innings as Blair scored the Lopers 38 hits and six homers. sophomore Kyle Smith 19-0 in the remain- The Lopers hit three homers, (3 for 4) hit a one out ing innings of two from Smith (2 for 6, 5 RBI's), double in the bottom of Friday’s double in the first three innings to grab an the seventh. header. 8-4 lead. However, lefty reliever A ground out from The Mavs used Chris Skalet kept the Lopers score- Omaha junior Griff four hits and three less for the next four innings. Watson then moved errors to score four The Lopers left two runners on pinch runner Blake times in the fifth. base in the ninth and then Mesa Cover (Kearney) to third. The Lopers were exploded for six runs in the 11th Facing lefty Keith shut out over the inning to take the third game of the Nelson (12 saves, 6 wins), final six innings and series. Gonzales hit a fly to cen- left 13 runners on During the second game, junior ter that just managed to base during the first shortstop Joe Gonzales, Lakewood, fall in front of center game. Colo., hit a two out single in the fielder Justin Little. Senior Ryan bottom of the seventh inning to The Lopers will be in Wrobel (7.0 IP, propel the Lopers baseball team to a action today against 1earned run, 3 K's) 7-6 win over Mavs Sunday at Metro State in Denver pitched well in Memorial Field. Earning two starts with the series starting a Photo courtesy of Peter A. Yazvac falling to 5-2 on the today, Gonzales (Lakewood, Colo.) day early because of Littleton, Colo. senior Ryan Bucher, takes off for first base after getting a hit off Photo courtesy of Peter A. Yazvac season. finished 2 for 4 with two RBI's. Easter. the opposing pitcher. Omaha junior Griff Watson, catches the ball. During the sec- Seth Svoboda (7.0 IP, 9 hits, 5

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Basketball tournament was not a For six years in a row a “twelve” other in the championship games sional wrestling, arena football and Boston Red Sox and the Toronto One of the most fun things complete failure by any means, I seed has upset a “five” seed in the for both football and basketball in women’s basketball. You get to see Blue Jays. I believe each one of these about baseball is participating in a just feel that this year’s tournament first round, that feat sadly came to the same year. the double plays, infield flies and teams has the capabilities to go a fantasy league. Millions of people was very “lackluster” in comparison an end this year. Besides Virginia So if you are still feeling a lit- knuckleballs as you eat a hot dog, long way in baseball this year. From around the world partake in the to years past. It’s incredibly hard to Commonwealth’s come back victo- tle disappointed after this year’s crack some peanuts and drink a the Red Sox pitching staff to the time-consuming fantasy baseball. top last year’s George Mason’s “cin- ry over annual powerhouse, Duke, tournament don’t do anything dras- frosty beer. revamped Braves, I guarantee all of The amount of research some peo- derella” run, but this year’s tourna- this year’s closest thing to a “cin- tic, remember it’s just a game. For the next six months, base- these teams will turn heads. ple do is amazing. Books, magazines, ment didn’t have a single team derella” story was UNLV’s run to Sad news though, with the ball will be in the homes and hearts One of the most anticipated podcasts and journals get seen daily above a No. 7 seed make it past the the Sweet Sixteen after being pre- NBA’s new rule keeping high of millions as America’s favorite pas- events that will happen this year will to help score up points to prove one’s second round. dicted to finish sixth place in their schoolers from jumping straight to time graces us with its presence once be the signing of lights out pitcher masculinity. I think I speak for college fans conference. the pros, players like Kevin Durant, again. Roger Clemens, who, over the last Personally, I’ve thought of my everywhere when I say that March For those of you who took the Michael Conley Jr. and Greg Oden This season is on track to 23 years, has been striking out oppo- own fantasy baseball team. Many is like a second Christmas, where time to watch Monday night’s will be seen on rosters of power- becoming very historical as Barry nents as quick as they could step in hours I’ve spent dreaming up what first round upsets are the ultimate championship game between house programs for years to come. Bonds chases Hank Aaron’s 755 the batter’s box. my all time greatest team would be. presents! Florida and Ohio State, I feel your This rule will keep these top teams career home run record, Tom He is on the free agent list after I believe it would most definitely be When March rolls around, I pain of having to sit through a going deep in the tournament on a Glavine will be attempting to get his being with the Houston Astros over Nomar Garciaparra at first, Ted spend at least a day or two in delib- rather monotonous second half. I regular basis, and will make “cin- 300th victory as a pitcher, and the the last couple of years, and now he Williams, Stan Musial, and Kirby eration on how to fill out my brack- was intrigued to see how the second derella” teams’ chances of making it Chicago Cubs will try to win their is looking for a World Series ring. Puckett in the outfield, Babe Ruth at et. I go through several trial brack- half would be after the heavyweight as unlikely as a fairy tale coming first World Series since 1908 with a Whoever looks the best to him designated hitter, Pedro Martinez ets before I decide on a final one. bout that took place in the first half. true. spiced up salary total of over 100 around the time of the All-Star pitching, Ozzie Smith at third, Ryne Usually, I go through my first Each team threw punch after To end on a positive note, million dollars, including the much Break will be the new home to this Sandberg at second, Ernie Banks at bracket picking all the obvious wins punch in the first half, but Ohio March Madness did not take the hyped signing of Alfonso Soriano. future Hall of Famer. shortstop, and the great Yogi Berra and usually having all one and two State’s dynamic freshman duo of year off; it just decided to show up Since last season, many clubs There are three teams vying for at catcher. This lineup would smoke seeds in the final four, but honestly, Conley and Oden ran out of gas in else where . . . in the Men’s NCAA have added stars to their roster in Clemens. One team is the Houston any team that can be thought up. how often does that really happen? the second half and allowed Florida Division II National Championship. hopes to be the next team to shine in Astros, which is his hometown team With all of this on your mind, I That’s one reason why I feel to bring yet another title back home For those of you who have no October. Many acquisitions have and whose minor league team is suggest you hurry to your home and that this year’s tournament lacked to Gainesville. idea what I am talking about find been made by small and large salary home to his son Koby. try and catch some of America’s the “madness” that it normally If you are fan of seeing history yourself a computer with connec- teams to give them the push they The New York Yankees also favorite pastime, baseball. brings. Four “one” seeds, three “two” being made, then this definitely was tion to the internet, visit YouTube need to win the whole enchilada. would like to sign Clemens, who has Whether it is Little League or seeds and one “three” seed in the your year. Not only was Florida the and search “Barton + division 2”. The biggest names to be picked been in pinstripes before and helped Major League Baseball, this sport Elite Eight does not make for a first team in 15 years to bring home Once you have completed this, sit up have been Randy Johnson to the them win two World Series rings. will be pumping through the veins very exciting tournament. back-to-back titles, they were also back and enjoy the finest 45 sec- Arizona Diamondbacks, Barry Zito The final team skirmishing for of every man woman and child. Just I was displeased to see only the first team in history to win both onds of basketball that I have seen to the Giants, Daisuke Matsuzaka to Clemens’ name to grace the back of like apple pies, hot dogs and comedy two upsets in the first round of the football and basketball in the same in a long time. Hopefully that will the Red Sox, Adam LaRouche to a jersey is the Boston Red Sox, who of Robin Williams, baseball will tournament (Winthrop over Notre academic year (let alone winning be enough to relieve this year’s the Pirates, Gary Sheffield to the is the first team he pitched for and never fade. Dame and Virginia Commonwealth basketball, football and basketball “basketball blues” ...I know it over Duke), both of which I’m glad again). worked for me. UNK - Head to the Shed!

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Siobhan E. Duffy class are usually pretty tell-tale Hazelden, which is a non-profit In All Of Us Antelope Staff Writer signs.” But, Lange adds, “These can organization designed to educate and also be symptoms of other prob- help those suffering from chemical lems.” dependencies. Elizabeth S. Stevens What else can signal a problem? The Counseling Center on the with the death of a 20-year-old consumption could stop these Other symptoms, according to the University of Nebraska at Kearney Antelope Staff Writer fraternity pledge at Louisiana State functions. Nancy Reagan told America’s National Institute on Chemical campus is a great resource for stu- University. Binge drinking has Alcohol poisoning usually children to “Just Say No” to drugs. Dependency, the physical symptoms dents who are struggling with drugs Unfortunately, not everyone listened. of drug use, like pupil dilation, runny or for those who want to help a been linked to public health con- involves vomiting because alcohol Drug abuse has been a problem in noses and water eyes can very friend who is struggling. Lange says cerns, injuries, fatalities, rapes, is an irritant to the stomach. A per- America for a long time. From the depending on the type of drug being there are four full-time counselors on Drinking—it’s a part of life, assaults, and decreasing student son could die by choking on vomit, cocaine-fueled seventies and eighties, used. staff and that “it is all paid for especially college life. But alcohol performance. especially if he is unconscious. to the marijuana smoke-filled Other symptoms, which can also through Student Fees, so it is free to abuse causes many complications Binge drinking is generally Common signs for alcohol poison- nineties, drug use has been a prob- vary depending on the drug in use, students.” lem. are rapid mood swings, unpredictable In addition, there are also screen- and could lead to alcohol depen- defined as consuming five or more ing include: mental confusion or There are many programs behavior or drastic changes in ner- ing and tests offered by the dency, a deadly disease. drinks at one time for a male, and unconsciousness, vomiting, designed to keep America’s youth vousness or anxiety. Counseling Center that can help a According to the College four or more drinks for a female. seizures, slow or irregular breath- from ever trying drugs and sub- Unfortunately, anyone familiar person think about whether they Alcohol Study, alcohol is a factor in According to a study in the June ing, and hypothermia, which would stances – like D.A.R.E., which with the signs and symp- 2006 issue of Alcoholism: cause paleness or a bluish skin stands for Drug Abuse Resistance toms exhibited by those Education. Most kids participate in who are drug addicts know Clinical & Experimental color. the D.A.R.E. program in their they are not unique to Research, a considerable According to the Mayo Clinic schools sometime between kinder- drug-related problems. number of college stu- online, excessive alcohol consump- garten and senior year of high school. They are the same symp- dents, especially males, tion over a long period of time may But despite the fact that children toms that can indicate a are probably more aware of the dan- number of things, from exceed the standard binge lead to addiction. Drinking gradu- gers of drug use today than they were serious issues to normal, drinking minimum. ally alters chemicals in the brain in the past, there are still those who everyday stress. It is impor- Binge drinking, howev- that control impulsiveness and the ignore the warnings and use and tant to look at the whole er, is just one example of nervous system. Alcohol also abuse. But do not think that the only situations and use good alcohol abuse. There is a increases dopamine levels in the users are teenagers who get peer- judgment. pressured into taking that first hit, So what should a person difference between alco- brain. Dopamine is linked to the that first snort, that first puff. It hap- do if they think a friend holism as alcohol abuse. A feeling of happiness or pleasure. pens to young children, it happens to may be struggling with an person can abuse alcohol Continuous long term drinking adults and it happens to college stu- addiction? There are many without being an alcoholic, gradually causes the body to crave dents. steps that can be taken. Being in college is a great time for Lange says, “You can if he is not dependent on alcohol to restore good feelings. a person to try new things, to have always confront them, you alcohol.According to the Other factors can contribute to new experiences and to figure out can talk to someone else National Institute on alcohol addiction. Genetics, emo- who they really are. Unfortunately, first. Because every situa- Alcohol Abuse and tional state, stress, anxiety, and psy- that opens the door to lots of danger- tion is different, find some Alcoholism, (NIAAA) chological factors such as low self ous options. resources and be prepared Jeff Lange, an intern at the to help the person the best nearly 14 million esteem are often associated with University of Nebraska at Kearney you can. Ask, but don’t Americans are alcoholic or alcoholism. Counseling Center, says, “being away point fingers.” abuse alcohol. That is one According to the Mayo Clinic from home, being around certain There are some ways to out of every 13 adults. online, most alcohol abusers initial- groups and just being exposed to prevent drug abuse. The drugs for the first time” can put stu- American College Health Millions of more ly deny having a problem. But dents at risk for drug use. Association says, “It is up to Americans practice binge many signs may indicate a drinking Most people are aware that you to determine if, when drinking and heavy drink- problem: drinking alone or in methamphetamine use is a problem and how much you drink or Courtesy Photo ing patterns that often lead secret, losing interest in hobbies in the Mid-West, and most kids have use. to more serious alcohol and activities, keeping alcohol in been exposed to marijuana by the “Know your limits and Many students are introduced to drugs for the first time at college. time they graduate from high school. weaknesses and take problems. unlikely places, intentionally get- And then there are those other responsibility for them. If Alcohol abuse can ting dunk to feel good, irritability, drugs, which many people are not you find yourself using too much in really do have a problem. The coun- the deaths of 1400 college students cause complications in work, and withdrawal symptoms among exposed to until later in life, if at all: certain situations, set limits for your- selors are also there to help and to each year. College students spend school and family responsibilities. others. cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and LSD, just self or avoid those situations.” give evaluations. to name a few. There are programs created to If you or someone you know is $5.5 billion on alcohol each year, Alcohol also plays a role in many Although most alcohol abusers What are some signs a person help those who have already started struggling, please get help. The more than they spend on text- car accidents. According the receive help reluctantly, there are a may have a problem with drugs. and now wish to stop. The most well Counseling Center can be reached at books, soft drinks, tea, milk, juice National Council on Alcoholism number of treatment options avail- Lange says, “Isolation, change in known of these is Narcotics 865-8248. And remember, kids, and coffee combined. and Drug Dependence, alcohol is a able, including medication, group appearance, change in friends, sleep- Anonymous. Another notable whenever life gets tough: use hugs, Media attention was drawn to factor in nearly half of traffic relat- meetings, and treatment centers. ing more than usual and not going to resource for those in need is not drugs. college binge drinking in 1997 ed deaths in the U.S. more than For more information or help with 100,000 Americans die each year a drinking problem, contact AA of alcohol related causes. World Services, Inc. Grand Long term alcohol abuse has Central Station. All communica- been a leading factor in heart dis- tion should be directed to AA’s ease, liver disease, pancreatic com- mailing address: AA World plications, and cancer among oth- Services, Inc. Grand Central ers. For example, some heavy Station. P.O. Box 459, New York, drinkers develop alcoholic hepati- NY 10163. tis, or inflammation of the liver. 475 Riverside Drive, 11th Floor Symptoms include fever, yellow New York, NY 10115 skins, eyeballs and urine as well as Phone: (212) 870-3400; Fax: abdominal pain. (212) 870-3003 Short term alcohol abuse, like Email: via AA's Web site binge drinking may lead to alcohol Internet address: poisoning. According to College http://www.aa.org Drinking, alcohol depresses nerves that control involuntary actions like breathing. Excessive alcohol Spread the NEWS! Share the Antelope.

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Jobs You’ve been waiting for: -Clubhouse Service Staff -Cooking -Golf Gart Attendants -Bevarage Cart Attendant -Lifeguards -Grounds Crew Great Pay, Free Food, Free Golf & Lots of Fun! Apply in Person. 2800 19th Avenue - North of UNK THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2007 News 7 Tee off in benefit S-I-G-M-A, Lambda golf tourney Betas All the Way! Mike W. Gruszczynski The tournament will be a Antelope News Staff four-man scramble. The price is $75 for each team member, which includes cart rental, Betas cheer about BBQ kick-off The third annual Dr. Kent lunch and 18 holes of golf. Estes Memorial Golf The registration fee can be Tournament will be held in paid in advance or on the day honor of the late professor of the tournament. Saturday, April 21, at 8 a.m. at “Participants are urged to Sarah E. Schreiter Antelope News Staff the Meadowlark Golf Course. register for the event by April Proceeds from the event 14, as registration space is help fund the two memorial limited,” said Josh Hanshaw, scholarships that were estab- chapter president of the frater- lished after Dr. Estes’ death in nity said. The gentlemen of the Zeta 2005. Persons who are unable to Gamma Chapter of Sigma Lambda The tournament, which is participate, but still wish to Beta kicked off their annual Beta hosted by the Pi Kappa Alpha donate, may do so by contact- Week in style with a barbeque fraternity, has brought in more ing Aaron Smith at Monday afternoon near Cope than $16,000 for the memorial [email protected] or by call- Fountain. scholarships in the past. All ing 402-369-1184. The men in purple offered free proceeds from the event sup- food to the public in order to raise awareness of their organization. port the scholarships. Monday morning at 7 AM, the men participated in a campus cleanup to recognize the facilities workers at UNK. “It’s a way to appreciate an unseen part of campus,” said Horacio Alvarez. Alvarez is a junior from Lexington, and has been a Extra! Extra! member of Sigma Lambda Beta for Mike W. Gruszczynski two years. He is a resident advisor Students take time to meet and greet around Cope Fountain while listening to live music and eating BBQ on campus, and is both scholarship provided by the Zeta Gamma Chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta during the annual Beta Week. chair and co-Vice President of the organization. Read all about it! Beta Week activities include a friendly, very inviting,” said Astrid ship, and brotherhood. participant in the annual Evening of date auction on Tuesday, an infor- Garcia, a junior elementary educa- “Being a part of Sigma Lambda Concert Dance, was the co-chair of mational meeting Thursday about tion major from Grand Island. Beta, International Fraternity Inc., the Cultural Unity Conference, is Reynold’s Writers & being a non-traditional Greek orga- This year’s Beta Week is espe- has helped me dive deeper into the serving as the Vice President of nization, and a dance on Saturday. cially important, as the fraternity UNK buffet of activities and be a Hispanic Student Organization, The dance, El Reventon (‘the celebrated its 20th year nationally better leader on campus,” said Criss and has just been named Readers series continues blast’), is free for UNK students and and its third year at UNK on Salinas. Salinas would know—in Outstanding Sophomore. will begin at 9 PM at the Alumni Wednesday. The fraternity focuses addition to being the Public Mike W. Gruszczynski tionship between a first-genera- House. on the four pillars of cultural aware- Relations and Recruitment Chair of Antelope News Staff tion American and her Italian “I like the Betas. They’re very ness, community service, scholar- Sigma Lambda Beta, he is an active father. The author, who was born to Italian immigrants and spent her Acclaimed novelist Anna youth in Pittsburgh, later moved Monardo will present selections to New York City where she from her writings as part of the served as a copy editor for the University of Nebraska at Kearney Times magazine for 17 years. Reynolds Writers & Readers Monardo now teaches at the Series at 8 p.m. Friday, March 23, University of Nebraska at Omaha at the Museum of Nebraska Art Writers’ Workshop. (MONA). She received her bachelor of arts Monardo, who lives in Omaha, degree from St. Mary’s College in recently completed her second Notre Dame and her master of novel, Falling in Love with fine arts in creative writing from Natassia, a story about a dancer’s Columbia University. relationship with her daughter. Reynolds Writers & Readers The novel has received acclaim Series events are free and open to from the Lincoln Journal-Star and the public. the Denver Post, as well as numer- Photo by Sean Takahashi Each series begins with a book ous other media. UNK students, Ana Barbosa (left), Rocio Soria (center) and Yoana signing and ends with a reception. Her first novel, The Courtyard of Garcia (right) exchange views regarding the status of today’s women Dreams, told the story of a rela- during a Women’s History month coffeehouse. Students selected Time for the for award

Ten students have been named the Mary Jane and William R. Nester Student Leadership Award sex talk recipients for 2007. These students include Kathryn L. Bodenhamer, Hershey - Journalism; Andy J. Craig – Speaker focuses on sex Exercise Science; Elizabeth M. Fischer, Leigh – Elementary Education; Rebecca J. Gosnell, RE FIND North Platte – Music Education; Nichole A. Hansen, North Loup – and porn addictions Language Arts (7-12); Jael J. Stop on in for a Johnson, Brady – Organizational Communications; Sarah E. Kyle A. Petersen director of the Women’s Center, Tonight. Marshall, Elm Creek - Chemistry; Antelope News Staff Freaky Friday said Weiss is in expert in the He was also featured in a Eric J. Seitz, Omaha – Business field of sex addiction, and the Discovery Channel program Administration; Matthew K. True, purpose of the event is to “pro- “Sex Mania” and was inter- Kearney – Industrial Distribution; the 13th. vide education and further viewed for an upcoming Scott A. Vincent, York – Sex addiction and pornogra- recieve 13% - 88% off understanding of addiction to Showtime special on the role of Chemistry, Business. phy is the topic of sex and Internet pornography.” pornography in American life. These exemplary students were the entire store! “Understanding Addiction to Durner said Weiss’ topic In addition to Weiss’ presenta- formally recognized at UNK's Sex and Internet Pornography,” relates to the Women’s Center, tion, the Women’s Center will Honors Convocation Sunday, Check out Refind's BACK ROOM a presentation at the University because in his book, also be sponsoring a brown bag April 1, at 2:00 PM, in the of Nebraska at Kearney spon- Ponderosa Room of the Nebraskan GALLERY featuring SATURDAY “Untangling the Web,” Weiss luncheon Wednesday, April 11, sored by the UNK Women’s Student Union. MORNINGS WITH THE ARTIST. indicates that approximately 25 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Center on Thursday, April 12. Following his retirement from the Upcoming artists... percent of the members of 12- Nebraskan Student Union Presented by Robert Weiss, University of Nebraska at Kearney, step recovery programs for sex Cedar Room. April 21st Beth Turner executive director and founder Chancellor Emeritus William R. addiction are women, signify- The discussion topic will be - metal sculpture of the Sexual Recovery Institute Nester and his wife, Mary Jane, ing that sex addiction affects self-defense and personal safe- established the Mary Jane and in Los Angeles, the event will April 28th Jeff Montag both women and men. ty. William R. Nester Student begin at 7 p.m. in Copeland - oil paintings Weiss has provided commen- Plans are also being made for Leadership Award. Hall, Room 142. tary on numerous television a sexual assault awareness The award recognizes outstand- Free to UNK students, the shows including The Oprah event later in the month. The ing seniors who excel academically DOWNTOWN ON THE BRICKS event will also feature a book Winfrey Show, The Today event will be sponsored by the and demonstrate exemplary ser- 2219 CENTRAL AVE signing from 6:15-6:45 p.m. vice, character, and leadership dur- Show, Dateline NBC, CNN, Women’s Center and the SAFE before Weiss begins speaking. ing their career at the University of (308) 237-4363 20/20 and ABC World News Center. Patricia Durner, associate Nebraska at Kearney. 8 News THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2007 The marvels of Mexico

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One of the many lounge beds that scatter the beaches like seashells.

Right: It’s always an early morning for the fisherman in Cabo. The many fishing boats head off to sea as the sun comes up to shine on the beautiful cliffs and homes in the area.

Left: Colorful blooms are found all throughout the area. The background shows the mountain rocks that divide the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez.

Above: This tree, located in front of the Mellia resort in Cabo, serves as an artistic piece at night with its lights and light boxes framing the out- side. Below: A local woman sits on the steps and calls to the travelers passing by to purchase her trinkets. Sometimes she would play a hauntingly captivating tune on a whistle she had. A local vendor polishes his wooden art pieces to sell to the passers-by at the local marina.

Footprints in the sand are left by the many travelers who enjoy the miles of beaches in Cabo, and the floating ropes that go into the ocean serve as barriers A young local girl plays in the sand with her family between the different resorts on the beach. on the beach just off the Sea of Cortez.