UNK Loper Baseball Swings for the Fences, but Fall Short in Double Headers
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THURSDAY APRIL 5, 2007 { www.unk.edu/theantelope { VOL. 105 NO. 10 University of Nebraska at Kearney Run With It 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 FRIDAY Mostly Cloudy KKeeyyss ffrroomm tthhee BBooaarrddrroooomm High 44 Congratulations! Low 26 1) Must have the Information Advantage • Get the experience, do the research, out-work and out-hustle Brandon J. Benitz & Dr. Linda VanIngen SATURDAY 2) Leadership requires the willingness to be unpopular Each year, outstanding faculty and staff are nominated by Partly Cloudy • Be willing to go against the grain Phi Eta Sigma (PES) members to receive the honor of High 41 3) Always ‘under-promise’ and then ‘over-deliver’ being inducted into PES as honorary members. Low 23 • Make occasional vague promises and then make the follow-through stellar! This year, Brandon J.