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THE WEEK OF APRIL 15, 2004 Politics UNK celebrates Sakura Festival is GOP by Jackie Stoltenberg Antelope Staff Writer

The first annual Sakura Festival, a group’s ceremony to symbolize UNK’s and Japan’s friendship, was held April 8 at Welch Hall on West Campus. National Collegiate Network Foundation passion (NCNF) and the Japanese Association at Kearney (JAK) teamed up to plant by Kaisa Gleason cherry blossom (Sakura) trees during Antelope Staff Writer the festival. "At this inaugural Sakura Festival, we planted cherry trees to symbolize the These days, it seems that the friendship, cooperation and the strong temperature is not the only thing relationship between UNK and our stu- heating up. The political arena dents from Japan," Jerry Fox, director seems to be on fire. With of the Office of International Education, debates, preliminary elections said. and all the mud-slinging going The Sakura Festival is a traditional on, the political showground early spring Japanese festival celebrat- offers one of the hottest tickets in ing the blooming of the cherry blossom town. Considering the players, trees. the coaches, the strategies, the “It is a picnic where we eat and drink cheating, the victories, the with family, friends, and co-workers defeats--who couldn’t be pulled celebrating the cherry tree blossoms,” into the game? Takayuki Harada said. Well, for those of us who In America, the Sakura Festival don’t have the time to keep up on started in Washington, D.C. as a friend- current political events, let alone ship gift. The cherry blossom trees rep- where candidates stand on resented the Japanese’s appreciation for important issues, the idea of Washington, D.C.’s hospitality. Photos by Blake Mullanix becoming involved in politics The UNK Sakura Festival was full of Chancellor Doug Kristensen and Japanese Consulate Yumiko Fujiwara kick off the first annual Sakura Festival. may seem a bit scary. Often culture, history and good will. The Fujiwara and NCNF Director Dr. The ceremony consisted of a few dress. Inuki will graduate next times, people are hesitant to get diverse atmosphere made the outdoor involved in a political organiza- Frances Pruitt. presentations (Miho Inukai talked about December. She said, “I like my friends, spring ceremony unique. “The NCNF is a non-profit organiza- JAK, Takayuki Harada and Takayuki the professors and the community.” tion because they aren’t aware of Chancellor Doug Kristensen wel- the issues and are afraid or don’t tion. It is there to promote the exchange Tsuchida presented facts about Sakura, Mayumi Fujiwara is attending UNK comed the attendees and introduced the of students and scholars between Japan and Fumie Terahata and Saeko because it is a sister university of Japan. know who to ask. One campus honored guests. Honored guests includ- organization is trying to help and the United States, and to increase Zenbayashi talked about the 150th She said, “The festival was good. There ed: City Mayor Bruce Blankenship, the understanding between the two anniversary of relations between the were a lot of things I didn’t know.” remedy this situation. Japanese Consulate Ms. Yumiko UNK’s Campus Republicans countries,” Pruitt said. United States and Japan); a Japanese- UNK student Bridget Boeding said organization is a group com- style dance performed by Mamiko Oi she is looking forward to seeing the prised of approximately 58 stu- and Mikako Toda; and a traditional cherry blossom trees when they are in dents who share a common inter- Sakura song sung by Shinta Takehana. full bloom. Boeding has lived in Case est in politics and the issues After the program, the honored guests Hall, where many Japanese students affecting society. The group’s planted one cherry blossom tree. Five live. She said, “I’ve gotten to know president, Curtis Swagger, trees were previously planted and 40 more people and am exposed to a lot of describes the group as a conserv- more are to be planted along University Japanese culture. Friendship is the ative-based group that follows Drive. biggest part.” the same guidelines as the This event was open to the public. “Talking to someone who does not National GOP Party. It gives stu- Kahako Oe said, “I liked seeing the peo- have English as his or her first language dents who are interested in the ple who came here to learn about the is a personal benefit for students attend- Republican Party a chance to festival and our culture.” Oe said she ing UNK,” Nickel stated. “All the learn more about it and share came to UNK to improve her English Japanese people are very charming and their thoughts and opinions. skills. She is majoring in International pleasant. Being exposed to some According to Swagger, one Studies. Japanese students has caused me to be a key benefit of the organization is “I liked the traditional dance. The better listener.” that it helps students build their movement of the fans was elegant,” stu- Kearney businesses Office Max, networking skills and make con- dent Cheryl Nickel said. Target, Ten Thousand Villages and Wal- tacts that could prove to be very Meho Inuki, member of JAK, spoke Mart supported the 2004 Sakura valuable to them in their future during the program wearing a yukata, a Program. careers. “It isn’t an intimidating Japanese woman’s traditional summer See Republicans, page 8 Calling All Cranes Honors Program gains Dr. Davis by Amber Booton Nebraska State Bandmasters Antelope Staff Writer Association. According to the news release, he first became familiar Dr. Gary Davis has been with the Honors Program while named the new director of the working with music students University of Nebraska at who already belonged to the Kearney Honors Program. Davis organization. is currently a professor of music “I like seeing the support that in the Department of Music and Honors students give each other Performing Arts. Among his academically,” Davis said. many activities at UNK, Davis “When a student graduates from has also served as Director of the Honors Program and says, ‘I Bands for 14 years. loved the Honors Program In a recent university news because it was meaningful in release, Davis said, “The oppor- helping me develop academical- tunity to be involved with the ly,’ then we were successful.” administrative side by being the Right now there are 461 UNK Honors Program director students in the Honors Program. intrigued me. I am really Of those, 150 are freshmen. impressed with, and enjoy work- The UNK Honors Program ing with, the students, staff and Web site states: "There is a fam- assistant director Jane ily atmosphere [within the pro- Christensen.” gram] which enhances the acade- Davis is a native of Lincoln, mic support among these stu- Neb. He received both his bach- dents.” elor's degree in music education UNK added to the family and master's degree in music atmosphere of the Honors from the University of Nebraska- Program when the university Lincoln. He has a Ph.D. in music named Stout Hall as the official education from the University of Honors residence hall in 1995. Iowa. Davis is the past president Because only Honors students Photo by Lindsey Humston of both the Nebraska Music may live in the hall, a close-knit Educators Association and the This painting is part of “The Migration Stops Here: MONA’s Cranes,” which runs until May 2 at MONA. See Honors, page 8 2 THE ANTELOPE CAMPUS BEAT THE WEEK OF APRIL 15, 2004 UNK CALENDAR CAMPUS BRIEFS

April 1-30: Asian American Baseball vs. Regis, 6 p.m. at SIGMA TAU DELTA for more information Department sponsors this Now- Yanna Ramakers Bronze Heritage Month, sponsored by Memorial Field. Free admis- FANTASY FESTIVAL event. Sculptures. the Office of Multicultural sion. FREE TUTORING Affairs. Sigma Tau Delta, the UNK OFFERED NOMINATE YOUR TUTOR BENEFIT DINNER Saturday, April 24: UNK English honorary, invite all Friday, April 16: UNK Baseball vs. Regis, 1 p.m. at UNK students to attend their The Center for Academic The Learning Strategies Candy Lewis is a manager Baseball vs. Colorado State- Memorial Field. Free admis- annual festival. This year’s fes- Success would like to remind Office is requesting nomina- at Old Navy here in Kearney. Pueblo, 6 p.m. at Memorial sion. tival features fantasy literature, students that free tutoring ser- tions for the Spring 2004 Just recently Candy and her Field. Free admission. with Lord of the Rings and vices are available to all UNK Distinguished Tutor Award. husband, Lu, found out that he Saturday, April 24: UNK Harry Potter characters a fea- students in the north hall of the Recognizing a tutor is one way has lung cancer. They decided Saturday, April 17: Fun 5K Softball vs. Fort Lewis, 12 tured focus. Please come to the Memorial Student Affairs tutored students can give back to travel to Chicago to a Cancer Run/Walk, 8 a.m. at the UNK p.m., 2 p.m. at Harvey Park. Nebraskan Student Union Building. There are free Math to those who have helped them. Center there for his treatments Practice Football Field. Look Free admission. Great Room from 3-6:30 p.m. Study Groups and Science Visit the Learning Strategies and Chemotherapy. While for entry forms around campus on April 21 to enjoy FREE Study Groups from 7-9 p.m. Office website at receiving his treatments he is or at the Nebraskan. Prizes!! Sunday, April 25: MacBeth, food, FREE entertainment and Monday through Thursday. For http://www.unk.edu/LSO and unable to work to help pay for presented by the UNK Theatre, celebrate literature. more details on these services click on Tutor Brochure to see the cost of living. Saturday, April 17: UNK 2 p.m. in the Fine Arts Miriam and more access the website a list of tutors. Stop by the Candy, being the wonderful Baseball vs. Colorado State- Drake Theatre. Adult admis- FUN 5K Walk/Run 2004 http://www.unk.edu/LSO or Center for Academic Success lady she is, is trying to be with Pueblo, 1 p.m. at Memorial sion is $7, non-UNK students obtain a tutor brochure in the in the Memorial Student her husband up in Chicago, Field. Free admission. and seniors is $5 and groups of The second annual FUN 5K office. Affairs Building to pick up a while also trying to make it 10+ are $3. Walk/Run will be Saturday, nomination form or call 865- back to work as much as she Saturday, April 17: 2nd April 17 at 8 a.m. Entry forms CHRISTIAN STUDENT 8214. Nominations will be can so hey have some type of Annual Fun 5K Walk/Run. Sunday, April 25: UNK are available across campus FELLOWSHIP WORSHIP accepted through Friday, April income to help pay for the liv- Symphonic Band/ Wind and at the Nebraskan Student SERVICE 16, 2004. ing expenses while he is in Sunday, April 18: UNK Ensemble Concert, 3 p.m. in Union. All participants receive Chicago. Leaving her husband Baseball vs. Colorado State- the Fine Arts Recital Hall. a free t-shirt and over $1,000 in Christian Student NEED CASH? JOB is very hard on Candy because Pueblo, 12 p.m. at Memorial gift certificates and merchan- Fellowship is sponsoring OPENING ON CAMPUS the treatments and Field. Free admission. Sunday, April 25: UNK dise will be given away to the Church on Campus every Chemotherapy are very Baseball vs. Regis, 12 p.m. at first, second, and third male Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in The Antelope Bookstore is intense. Lu needs Candy with Monday, April 19: UNK Memorial Field. Free admis- and female winners. Check in the Cedar Room of the looking for 10-12 students to him so she can be there to take Chess Club, 7 p.m. in the sion. is at the UNK Practice Football Nebraskan Student Union. fill temporary positions for care of him and make sure he is Nebraskan Student Union Field and the event finishes at Come and encounter God in a their buyback season. The job doing alright. That is where the Food Court. For more informa- Sunday, April 25: UNK Yanney Heritage Park. If UNK laid back, student-led, comfort- commences in mid-April and Benefit Dinner comes in to tion contact Randall Heckman Softball vs. Fort Lewis, 11 students are entered by 3 p.m. able and casual worship envi- continues through the end of play. at [email protected]. a.m., 1 p.m. a Harvey Park. on Friday, April 16, their ronment. Everyone is invited to the school year, with the possi- A group of co-workers and Free admission. admission fee is waived. The attend at no charge. For more bility of continuing as a part- good friends of Candy want to Tuesday, April 20: Kearney cost is $20 for UNK students information, check out time summer job. put together a free will dona- Area Symphony Orchestra Monday, April 26: Spring after 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April www.csfneb.org or call 234- The ideal candidate for the tion grill out, a silent auction, Concert, 7:30 p.m. at the UNK Fling, 4:30 p.m. at the Cope 16 and $20 entry fee for com- 3922. position would be friendly, out- as well as a bake sale all at the Fine Arts Recital Hall. General Memorial Fountain. Features munity participants. All pro- going, customer service orient- same time to help raise money admission is $6, seniors and free BBQ, and BMX Stunt ceeds go towards a student REYNOLDS WRITERS ed and cash handling experi- for Candy and Lu. That way students is $5. Bikes. leader scholarship fund. This AND READERS SERIES ence. Persons will be required Candy can stay up with her event is sponsored by Loper to run cash registers, clean and husband and will not need to Wednesday, April 21: Monday, April 26: UNK Programming and Activities The Spring schedule of the shelve books, and send and worry about leaving to come Sigma Tau Delta English Chess Club, 7 p.m. in the Council and funded by UPFF. Reynolds Writers and Readers receive freight. Hourly wage back home to work and help Honorary Fantasy Festival, 3- Nebraskan Student Union Please call 865-8523 for more Series. These events are free based on experiences. pay for their living expenses. 6:30 p.m. in the Nebraskan Food Court. For more informa- information. and open to the public, and Benefits include book, We hope to make enough Student Union Great Room. tion contact Randall Heckman include a book signing and clothing and school supply dis- money to cover their living Come enjoy FREE food, enter- at [email protected]. UPCOMING SPRING reception following each read- counts. Apply in person, ask for expenses as well as give them tainment while having fun FLING ing. The three events will be Len. some extra for other spending with literature. Tuesday, April 27: UNK held at 8 p.m. in the East Room as well. Baseball vs. Hastings, 7 p.m. A Spring Fling featuring at MONA, 2401 Central MUSEUM OF NEBRASKA We are hosting a grill out Wednesday-Sunday, April at Memorial Field. Free admis- free BBQ, bands and BMX Avenue. ART SCHEDULE dinner with two live bands, 21-25: MacBeth, presented by sion. Stunt Bikes will be held April 30: Poet Janet Klovr and Tenth Hour Calling, the UNK Theatre, 7:30 p.m. in Monday, April 26, at 4:30 p.m. Sylvester, Harvard Museum of Nebraska Art, on Sunday, April 25 at the the Fine Arts Miriam Drake Friday, April 30: Reynolds at Cope Memorial Fountain. For more information about 2401 Central Avenue, open VFW Club here in Kearney Theatre. Adult admission is $7, Writers and Readers Series Please take a break from study- the series, please contact Tuesday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-5 from 5 to 8 p.m. We would like non-UNK students and seniors Presents: Poet Janet Sylvester, ing and come enjoy music and Director Charles Fort, p.m., Sunday: 1-5 p.m. to have everyone come and is $5 and groups of 10+ are $3. Harvard, 8 p.m. in the East stunts right on campus! The Reynolds Chair in Poetry by Through May 2: The have a great time. Any dona- Room at MONA, 2401 Central BBQ is free for UNK students. phone at (308) 865-8164 or e- Migration Stops Here: tions or help would be greatly Thursday, April 22: ‘Habla Avenue. This event is sponsored by mail at [email protected]. The MONA’s Cranes. appreciated. Please call Megan con Ella’ (Talk to Her) foreign Loper Programming and Office of the Chancellor, the Through May 30: The at 308-234-1414 if you have film, 7:30 p.m. in Thomas Monday-Thursday, May 3- Activities Council, funded by UNK Creative Writing Rohman Collection. any questions. Thank you for Hall, room 106. Spanish with 6: Finals Week! UPFF. Please call 865-8523 Program, and the UNK English Feb. 21-May 30: Nebraska your time. English subtitles, directed by Pedro Almodovar. Friday, May 7: UNK Graduation, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in Do you have a story idea for the Antelope? Friday, April 23: UNK the Health and Sports Center. We want you! We welcome your suggestions. Get involved with the Antelope newspaper! OLICE EAT Email us at [email protected] P B or call us at 865-8488. 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QUESTION: WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THE RENOVATIONS ON FOSTER FIELD AND THE OTHER PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS TO OTHER CAMPUS AREAS?

Kat Parish Jeremy “The Shark” Sambol Brad Miller Omaha sophomore Omaha senior Le Mars, Iowa freshman

“Woo-hoo!” “The improvements are long “It’s great for the campus, overdue; I just hope that but it still ain’t got nothing they don’t uncover John on Iowa.” Gotti’s body buried under the field.” 3 THE ANTELOPE OPINIONS THE WEEK OF APRIL 15, 2004 Passion makes it all worth while vide. Although they end up chiding and follow the path that their occupations when I say so. I asked if he enjoyed his job and The Jester’s Jabber... happy about your decision, was expected of him. “My mom observed Handel’s Messiah at One part of the performance his reply was a terse, “No.” in the long run, are you? wanted me to be anything but a the Kearney Central auditorium. that moved me most was when He doesn’t have time to see This week I reconnect- nurse. A doctor was ok, a The Axtell Area Oratorio the conductor completed direct- his daughter, he rarely sees ed with an old friend that mechanic sure, heck, a fry clerk Society presented one of the ing a particularly difficult por- patients for more than ten min- Jillian is transferring to UNK. at McDonalds, but a nurse best performances of the tion of the masterpiece. utes or so, is burnt out and ready Tangeman After two years of pursu- never. I always knew I wanted Messiah that I have viewed and After the last strain of the to retire. I asked him then if he ing a degree in psycholo- to care for people in a more inti- I cannot believe the high degree chorus died, the conductor ever really enjoyed his profes- Assistant gy, she has decided that mate way than doctors are able of talent that the orchestra, cho- paused, smiled at the group, sion, to which he still replied, News she wants to be an art to, and, because of my decision rus, soloists and conductor had. gave them a thumbs-up, pulled “No.” teacher. After taking sev- to follow my dream, I love what All were completely in tune out a handkerchief and wiped He was merely doing what Editor eral general studies cours- I do.” with the music and demonstrat- tears from his eyes. The music his father and his father before es and private classes in When one does find a pas- ed a true love for what they had overpowered him that him had done and entered into art, she realized that she sion for what they do, it is evi- were doing. much! the medical profession. It was This week I decided I wanted was not studying what she dent by all he or she comes in The conductor showed a As I read his biography in what was expected of him and a to write about passion. No, not loved. She didn’t find her psy- contact with. For example, tremendous amount of passion the program I saw that he had way to obtain an outstanding the Passion that everyone is chology coursework challeng- when I have watched my nurse though. The man, although in a taught music for quite a number socio-economic position. He referring to right now, but the ing or the subject interesting. friend work, I can tell that he soft leg cast and relegated to a of years and had been the con- said in hindsight, “I wanted to actual intense, driving or over- However, she had decided upon truly does love his job. He whis- stool for most of the perfor- ductor of the society for ages. be a forest ranger.” Too bad for mastering emotion one can that field of study because that tles from room to room kindly mance, would arise from his He had found his love and dedi- Smoky he wasn’t, he would occasionally feel about some- is what her parents do. After inquiring of each patient’s perch during the most moving cated three-fourths of his life to have done a fine job. thing. having the opportunity to dis- health, addressing them by parts of the score and direct so sharing it with others. He’d In conclusion, is it possible As college students, we are cover her love of art she real- name or asking intimate details furiously that the stool was found his passion and stuck to follow a career path that you often advised to find something ized she could study something they’ve shared about their fami- knocked rattling back against with it. can love and obtain joy from? we are passionate about and she enjoyed and eventually ly with him. He doesn’t do this the rails. As the performance In contrast, I also know a Yes. attempt to pursue an occupation make a living at it. because it is expected of him, progressed, the man was so doctor who sees dozens of Can you give up money, in that field. Too often, we Too often students shy away but because he cares for each involved that he nearly upturned patients every day. He is well fame and fortune for happiness adhere to the guidance that par- from a particular field because patient. his music stand and sent three qualified, highly respected by and the chance to practice what ents, friends or other ‘helping’ of stigmas associated with it. A I recently had the opportuni- spearmints flying into the row his colleagues and patients, you really love? (ahem, pushy) individuals pro- nurse I know is glad he didn’t ty to see other examples of behind him. Would this qualify intelligent and financially suc- Yes. listen to family and friends’ those with a deep passion for as a display of passion? I would cessful. The last time I saw him, Will you? You’ve got to earn the burn of skin cancer are friend Jeannine and I had been myself to... shielded me from the sun. green lotion). Exhale and smile... diagnosed in the working Junior Day 2004 in I recall several years that I Oh, no, that’s not the worst No matter how embarrass- U.S., and 9,800 citi- our very attractive Student helped rake the long jump pits of it. The real trouble comes ing or annoying those freakish zens of our country Envoy polo shirts, paying no at the highly esteemed when I do wear sunscreen. I sunburns are, the important will die from the regard to the sun shining high Stapleton Invitational track always seem to miss a spot. thing is that you’ve earned disease this year over head...until later that meet. Let’s just say that I was Whether it is that illusive spot your burn. Traci alone? afternoon, that is. facing away from the sun. on my back or a big sploch on I will never forget my worst Witthuhn I’m definitely After having been inside for When I would come home, my my neck, sunscreen never fails earnings - from water-skiing not the one to be about half an hour, I looked at legs would still be perfectly to kick my butt. Glendo with Brett to riding the Entertainment giving this lecture. her and said, “hey, you got electrifyingly white...until I One summer during my coasters with Nikki or floating Editor In fact, I generally burned” she looked back and turned around. The backs high school years, I was work- the Dismal with Adam and receive this lecture said “so did you” and in an would be fire engine red, ing a fundraiser carwash. Cay...I probably won’t even at least once each instant, the pain rushed to those burned so tightly that I could Knowing that I would be under forget that Junior Day burn I summer from my burned areas and we com- hardly bend my knees and the rays all day, I decided to earned with Jeannine. As long older sister (she’s the responsi- menced the whining. The pain would wear nothing but swishy slather on some SPF 30. Oh as we had fun, it was worth it, Don’t forget your sunscreen. ble one). turned into annoyance later that pants for days. yeah, wonderful idea. Sure the right? If I had a buck for every With the tanning and burn- evening when we went out, Naturally, I’ve subjected sunscreen kept me from frying I hear that summer may time I’ve heard that, I’d be ing season shortly upon us, I’m both wearing shirts that promi- myself to several burns on my to a crisp...but it also left me actually be coming to stay rich. simply here to discuss the joys nently displayed the now back, as I grew up along the branded with a wonderful within the next few months, so If I had a buck for every of soaking up the sun, and a lit- vibrant crimson “V”s tattooed Dismal - one of Nebraska’s white handprint across my don’t forget your (children’s time I’ve ignored that, I’d be tle something I like to call on our chests (most people premier tubing rivers. I still chest...one that stayed for sev- monster green) sunscreen. rich. “earning the burning.” can’t help but point these have tan - or should I say freck- eral weeks For all of you out there with If I had a buck for every Have you ever had one of things out when they see peo- le - lines from my youth. With Later they came out with susceptibility to the sun’s evil time I wish I hadn’t ignored those awful sunburns - the kind ple walking around together a little imagination, you can see that color sunscreen for kids. rays, I will always have this that, I’d be running to the store that leaves a disturbing tan line with matching sunburns). a perfect butterfly drawn out on That’s what I generally pur- hope for us: perhaps someday to by aloe. in a place no respectable tan In any case, we survived, my back, a scar from the vari- chase these days (no matter all of our unsightly freckles Did you know that every line would be? Well I got one and that was one of the tamest ous swimming suits and tank what kind of looks my friends will meld into one gorgeous, year, nearly 1.2 million cases just a few weeks ago. My tan lines I’ve ever victimized tops that have alternately give me when I’m rubbing on even tan.

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Milan, Ill., senior 4 THE ANTELOPE ENTERTAINMENT THE WEEK OF APRIL 15, 2004 Righteous Reviews in the Antelope Lutt’s Cut “Revolutions” brings Matrix to a close by Kent Lutt that will force you to ask your “The Matrix: Revolutions,” The mistake is the rapid multi- character development over the The second battle involves Antelope Staff Writer fellow couch mates, “What however, takes a different plication of a program called course of the trilogy runs deep. Neo and Smith towards the exactly happened at the end?” approach entirely. “Smith,” who serves as Neo’s By the time you see film’s end. Plugged into the “The Matrix” trilogy has “Revolutions” focuses much archenemy. “Revolutions,” you will have matrix, Neo confronts Smith for What do you see in your become a landmark in film pro- more heavily on the story of the What the film lacks in fights created your own attitudes a final showdown. Thundering future? You might see yourself duction and conceptual plot protagonist, Neo, and the sur- it makes up for in depth. towards each character in the classical music fills your ears as working your dream job for a lines. The third part in the trilo- vival of the human race in Zion, “Revolutions” is filled to the series, and probably chosen a they collide in a wave of punch- world-renowned business firm. gy, “The Matrix: Revolutions,” the last remaining human city. brim with symbolism. The favorite as well. es. Flying through the air at The economy is stable, society has recently hit stores across the Because of this approach, many Watchowski brothers were You will also choose your points, Smith and Neo grapple is thriving, and there is food on nation. cult-followers of the previous obviously influenced by both least favorite character, and it for ten minutes in an epic strug- the table. Everything seems per- “Revolutions” has also hit movies will obviously spite the science and religion throughout will undoubtedly have some- gle for control of both worlds. It fect. many viewers square in the film’s near lack of “Matrix”- their lives. They created thing to do with Smith. Quite is truly one of the greatest However, if the future ends head with its confusing, sym- style fight sequences. astounding bridges between the possibly one of the greatest vil- action sequences of all time. up anything like the futures por- bolic plot line and different Fight sequences or not, two nearly opposite parts of life lains ever created for a science Once you see “The Matrix: trayed in many current block- approach to the “Matrix” uni- “Revolutions” stands up to the in “Revolutions.” fiction film, Smith’s man-in- Revolutions,” your current job buster movies, you might have verse. Yet those who pass it off best sci-fi thrillers with its The world of “The Matrix: black attire hides a vicious killer and lifestyle will seem like a to think about a career change. as a failed conclusion to the incredible continuation of the Revolutions” is a stunning persona. If you don’t end up dream life compared to the After the doomsday and the series should look more closely matrix theory. In short, the model of a possible future. hating him, you’ll simply bleak future. Yet the movie destruction of most of society as at the film’s beautiful depiction world that the characters live in Smog covers the skies as hover understand how evil he really is. depicts it so well that it has a we know it, you’ll have to think of a decrepit future. is really a prefabricated envi- ships cruise in and out of the Two large battles are the life all its own, pulsing with a about a lot more than that. “The Matrix,” written and ronment, and everything within ruins of lost civilizations. showcase of the groundbreaking vividness that only a great Post-apocalyptic themes are produced by Andy and Larry it is called the matrix. Only after Robotic sentinels chase any- effects used in “Revolutions.” movie can. running amok in a majority of Watchowski, was released to realizing this false life did the thing that they encounter within The fight for Zion involves If you’re a fan of action films the new science fiction films out huge success in 1999. The main character, Neo, escape the abandoned passages. A gigantic, mechanized robots and have little time for a deep, today. If you’re into the doom movie’s incredible fight from his holding cell in the real sense of dread fills every minute used by the humans. Using involving couch session, do not and gloom of a hopeless future sequences and immersive story- world-a bleak, machine-con- of the movie thanks to the awe- repeating gantline gun fire, the waste your time with with robots running rampant, line appealed to cyber-punks trolled landscape using human inspiring special effects work humans fight off the droves of “Revolutions.” But if you prefer this makes your decision at the and preppy-kids alike. Its entities to uphold the matrix. found in the environments and sentinels streaming into the city. psychological punch over phys- local video store very difficult. sequel, “The Matrix: In “Revolutions,” Neo has lighting. It’s an ironic twist on the story ical punch, “Revolutions” is Which film will give you those Reloaded,” focused more on become the “chosen one” and is Yet the humans still fight on. that they use machines to right up your alley. Its plot “end-of-the-world” thrills with- action and less on story. attempting to end the war Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus destroy their machine enemies. meanders through an uncharted out the repetitive bloodbath of a “Reloaded” raised the bar on between humans and machines. continue to push towards the It’s as if the Watchowski broth- territory of the science fiction Schwarzenegar flick? And intense special effects and car He is forced to travel to the end of the war, and in the ers saw how the two sides of the world, and it will continue to maybe - just maybe - it could chase scenes in science fiction actual machine city to stop a process you get to know each of war were maybe not that differ- shock and excite us all well into have a deep, intricate storyline films. horrible mistake in the matrix. the characters very well. The ent in the end. the future. Traci’s Take Tex’s Cafe offers down-home kitschy cuisine by Traci Witthuhn “regular” crowd. yummy. Antelope Entertainment Editor Glancing down the list, My mountain oysters also Becky and I were pleased with came chicken-fried with cock- As we slid into a booth and the pricing and selection Tex’s tail sauce for dipping. Not being glanced around at walls had to offer. a mountain oyster connoisseur, I splashed with Coca-Cola mem- Becky headed straight for the would say the meal was good. orabilia and tables dressed in steak category, which boasted Beside the oysters came a scoop red and white checks, I was everything from chicken-fried of potato salad - not bad - and swiftly carried back to the mom to sirloin at reasonable prices some of those yummy baked and pop restaurants in my ($6.95 will buy the sirloin). beans. hometown. Some other cuisine included After much debate on who Have you ever heard of Tex’s a shrimp meal for $6.80, roast would go first, we began to eat Café? I’m willing to bet you beef for $6.75, liver and onions the dessert that came with our have driven by it hundreds of for $6.00, a Reuben with fries specials. The bread pudding times. Nestled on the corner of for only $4.75, and some grilled before us was served in an egg AAvenue and Twenty-first cheese action will cost a mere cup (I could continue for sever- Street, the diner is signaled by a $2.20. al hours on the misuses of egg faded Coca-Cola sign. Perhaps Something called to me from cups, but for now I’ll just say you’ve always known it was the desserts: pie. The cost was that this is definitely one of there but, like me, had never $1.95 per slice, add a little more them) and topped with lemon tried it. and you could get a scoop of ice pudding. I had been begging Becky try cream, too. I forced Becky to take the Tex’s with me for three long The two of us decided to first bite. After she chewed and years, and she finally caved in play it like we were regulars and swallowed without dying, I last week, so there we sat, ordered ourselves up a couple of dove in. It wasn’t that bad, but it amongst the workingmen that daily specials. Becky went with really wasn’t that great, either: it that crowded Tex’s. the chicken-fried steak, while I was just bread pudding. I grabbed for a crumpled walked on the wild side and The grand finale came as we green slip of paper that I had asked for some mountain oys- were walking out the door. assumed to be them menu, but ters (you can’t just get this kind Right beside the exit stood a found it to be the daily news. of stuff anywhere). vending machine where one Frantically glancing around - When the dishes came, we could buy a handful of candy not knowing what we wanted to sat in silence, debating on what for a quarter. One word: order, or even what could be to dig into first. Becky’s steak Chiclets (once again, something ordered - Becky and I saw signs came served on top of white you can’t just get anywhere boasting daily specials...phew, gravy (that’s right - it was on anymore). that was a close one. top of the gravy). She got sides As we walked out the door, One of the two shady wait- of mashed potatoes with brown Becky and I decided that the resses soon sauntered over and gravy and baked beans. Tex’s Café experience was an handed us glasses of water She admitted that the feast adventure we will definitely be before hastily sliding menus was okay: the white gravy was taking again. And I know that if Photo by Jason Krontz good, the brown gravy needed you’re looking for down-home across the table. She then flitted How many times have you driven by this sign without stopping in to taste some of the fine off to chat with some of the salt, the mashed potatoes were food with a kitschy kick, you’ll real, and the baked beans were be heading to Tex’s too. food Tex’s Cafe has to offer? Rehor’s Randy Review Iron Maiden rocks steady through the decades epic-length songs such as the During the tour, the band and Last year’s release, “Dance by Jonathan Rehor 13+ minute overture “Rime of crew purportedly consumed of Death,” has opened another Antelope Managing Editor the Ancient Mariner,” the band over 50,000 cans of beer. chapter in Maiden’s extensive was an instant hit among youth, The band continued to see list of credentials. The single Over 25 years of staying and helped spearhead the New success during the 1980s and “Wildest Dreams” is a sterling power? You bet. Decaying Wave of British Heavy Metal. early 1990s. In 1995 and again example of Maiden’s ability to corpses, flaming devils, songs Before the release of their in 1998, Maiden released “The continue to produce quality of a prostitute named Charlotte; debut EP, Harris was joined by X-Factor” and “Virtual XI” classic metal in an otherwise who else could it be? Maiden. original band mates guitarist albums under the vocals of bleak and overly untalented Since the dawn of the new mil- Dave Murray, Paul Di’Anno on Blaze Bayley, formerly of genre. lennium, the band is back and is vocals and Doug Sampson on Wolfsbane. The band, now fronted by again demanding the respect of drums. These two albums saw a vocalist Bruce Dickinson, with metal fans across the world. Di’Anno performed with the severe decline in sales and tour bass player Steve Harris, drum- In 2000, the band released band during their first two dates, and in 1999, Dickinson mer Nicko Smith and guitar Brave New World and last Sept. albums, “Iron Maiden” and and Adrian Smith announced players Dave Murray, Adrian 9, the six-pack of British rock- “Killers,” before leaving and they were reforming the band Smith and Janick Gers, have ers released their new studio forming the band Killers. under the classic 80’s lineup. scheduled several tour dates in CD, “Dance of Death.” Iron Maiden broke onto the In 2000, metal fans around promotion of their new album. The band, originally formed international music scene in Courtesy Photo the globe rejoiced as the newly With the release of a new in the mid-70s by bassist Steve 1981, with the replacement of Dickinson’s first studio the most recognizable album formed Maiden released “Brave album and approaching summer Harris, has released 13 studio lead singer Paul Di’Anno with release with the band, The cover. New World.” The album, which tour dates, Maiden fans can rest albums, and various live record- former Samson front man Bruce Number of the Beast, is often 1984 saw the release of saw a lengthy stint on the top 40 easily knowing the band will ings, re-releases, enhanced Dickinson. Dickinson, who hailed as the band’s magnum Maiden’s “Powerslave” album, charts, brought to light “The continue to stay true to their videodiscs, boxed sets and sings with the band today, soon opus. With hit singles “The and with it came a nine-month Wicker Man” single, which saw roots and their fans (if only the countless bootlegs. earned the nickname “The Number of the Beast” and “Run world tour that solidified the the most airtime of any new same could be said for former- With their heavy sound and Human Air Raid Siren.” to the Hills,” the Beast is easily band as a heavy metal icon. Maiden song. metal band Metallica). 5 THE ANTELOPE SPORTS THE WEEK OF APRIL 15, 2004 Softball snaps seven game losing streak by Derek Steenson Antelope Staff Writer

The University of Nebraska - Kearney softball team won all their games last week and over the weekend, sweeping a dou- bleheader with rival Fort Hays State, 1-0 and 8-0, on Tuesday and taking both doubleheaders from Colorado State - Pueblo over the weekend, 10-9 and 5-0 on Saturday, and 2-1 and 1-0 on Sunday at Harvey Park. Stellar pitching from Omaha senior Katie Anderson and Elmwood senior Danae Wolcott propelled the Lady Lopers to four shutouts in six games. Tuesday’s first game pitted Anderson against Fort Hays ace Brittany Parker, a pitching duel that yielded 15 strikeouts and only one run on eight hits. The game was tied into the ninth inning, when CSUP managed to load the bases with just one out. However, Anderson showed poise on the mound to get a ground out and a pop out to end the inning without allowing any runs. In the bottom of the ninth, Parker retired the first two bat- ters but ran into trouble facing Colorado junior Breanna Fleshman. Fleshman drove a single to left field and Colorado senior Megan Langerak fol- lowed by smacking a double into the left field corner that drove Fleshman in for the game-winning run. Anderson finished the game allowing only four hits while walking seven and striking out Photo by Lindsey Humston one. It was her third shutout and Above Left: A Loper batter takes off for first after a solid hit. 10th complete game of the Left: Head Coach Holly Carnes looks concerned over her team’s play, but she really did not spring. have anything to worry about as the UNK softball team swept all of their six home games. In the second game of the Above: A UNK base runner gets ready to take off for second base. doubleheader, Wolcott was in great form, allowing only two Anderson settled down to six hits and two walks while CSUP catcher Livreri put a ball hits and no walks over the short- record her second shutout of the striking out four. over the outfield fence. UNK ened five-inning game. Unlike week by giving up only two hits Even tough it was a shutout, responded in the bottom of the in the first game, the Lopers got and five walks while striking the game was still close through inning with back-to-back sin- their offense going led by out six. She also went 3 for 3 at the final inning. The only UNK gles by Pettibone and Hitt. A Kansas Junior shortstop Cody the plate and scored two runs. run came from Amanda Hitt, Raymond double drove in Pettibone going 2 for 2 with CSUP didn’t even manage to who hit a single in the fourth Pettibone and tied the game at three RBI’s at the plate. She hit get a hit off Anderson until the inning to get on base. A few at one. her team-leading fourth home fifth inning when Melissa Perea bats later, a single by senior Manning came to bat and hit run in the first and lined a two hit a single to center field. Megan Langerak drove Hitt a sharp grounder that was mis- run single in the second inning. Anderson also provided some home and put the Lopers’ only played by CSUP, allowing Hitt Kearney junior Jessie sophomore Anne Manning home run was only the second fireworks on offense when she run on the board. to cross home plate and putting Drabek and Omaha sophomore came to the plate and belted a home run of her career, with the ran over CSUP catcher Maggie In the seventh inning, CSUP the Lopers up by one. An Amanda Hitt each added two triple down the right field line to first dating back to last year Livreri at the plate to score the had the tying run on second uneventful seventh sealed the hits to energize the offense. clear the bases and tie the game. against this same CSUP team. Lopers first run in the third base with only one out when win. In the first game of With no outs and the score tied UNK had 13 hits in the con- inning. leadoff hitter Shanda Glenn sin- Wolcott pitched very strong, Saturday’s chilly doubleheader, at nine, the Lopers were in the test to go with nine walks issued Also contributing on offense gled up the center. UNK center allowing only three hits and the Lopers were down 4-0 and driver’s seat, but the next three by CSUP starter Amy Renaldi. were Anne Manning, who hit a fielder Jessie Drabek came up three walks while striking out 7-2 at different points in the batters flied out to end the Lexington sophomore Ashley solo homer, and Iowa sopho- throwing for home plate. The two to get her third win of the game and rallied back both inning, stranding Manning on Speak led the offense with three more Brandi Greenwood hit a throw was right on line to junior year. times. Danae Wolcott pitched third. hits. three-run homer to account for catcher Sarah Raymond who The six wins this week put six strong innings in relief after After an uneventful top of After starting and allowing a the other runs. made the tag to save the run an end to the Lopers seven Anderson was shelled for four the eighth, the bottom of the grand slam in the first inning The Easter Sunday double- from scoring. Raymond then game losing skid from the pre- runs in the first inning. inning provided the fireworks. and being pulled out of the header began with Anderson fired the ball to second to catch vious weeks. In the extra innings, the With one out and the bases game, Katie Anderson came in starting off where she finished Glenn in a run down to end the The UNK softball team trav- Lopers were down 9-6 in the clear, Amanda Hitt got a hold of to retire the side in order to pick the day before. Tossing her third game. els to Wayne State on Thursday bottom of the seventh with the a pitch and sent it well over the up the win in relief. shutout of the week, fifth of the In game two, the score was before a four game set at Adams bases loaded. North Platte left field fence. The walk-off In Saturday’s nightcap, season, Anderson allowed only tied into the sixth inning when State over the weekend. Track led by throwers Teply tabbed as next by Sarah Stuart throwers Nate Wheat (Lakin, On the track for the men, Antelope Staff Writer Kan..) and Scott Jorgensen Kearney sophomore Drew UNK receivers coach (Grand Island) placed first in Tonniges was third in the 1,500 by Derek Steenson big picture develops itself, and As the coach said, success The UNK Track and Field their events. meters (4:01.24), and Brady Wheat won the shot put sophomore Craig O’Dell took Antelope Staff Writer I think Coach Teply has a great starts with the players and the team was at it again this week- understanding of what we’re system, and coach Teply does- end at the Godfather’s Pizza while Jorgensen had a season- ninth in the 400-meter hurdles best toss in the discus at 169-6. at 56:45. University of Nebraska- doing offensively.” n’t plan on doing anything dif- Division II Challenge this Coach Teply does have ferent from that of coach weekend at Emporia State in Kearney freshman Chase Pfeiffer had a few goals for Kearney head football coach Beideck was third in the discus the upcoming season for both Darrell Morris announced last excellent group of receivers to Follett. Kansas. coach with All-American “My background as a quar- The Lopers were led by their and Eustis sophomore Lance him and his team. week that Kearney native C.J. Pfeiffer took fifth with a throw “I want the team to get high Teply will be the new wide Richie Ross and outstanding terback brought me into the sit- throwers and placed seventh wide-out Garth Mihns. uation in the first place...so I (men) and ninth (women) at the of 51-7. marks at all competitions, and I receivers coach. “The competition was good also want to go to nationals Teply replaces Andy Follett, In his five-year tenure learned the offense as a whole, three-day competition. coaching the receivers, coach so it’s been an easy transition The event began on because there were a lot of again this year. That is the goal who left UNK to be the Division II teams there, but the for every season,” Pfeiffer said. receivers coach at I-AA SW to wide receivers,” said Thursday with most of the “Each coach needs to have an coach Teply. events being held on Saturday. weather could have been bet- For the UNK women it was Missouri State. understanding of how the big ter,” Pfeiffer said. Central City sophomore Shauna Teply, a 2003 UNK gradu- “We’ve both been taught Over 900 student-athletes from picture develops itself, and I most of the stuff we know 20 different schools competed To be in his best condition Birchard who led the Lopers by ate, has been with the foot- for competition, Pfeiffer does a taking runner-up in the shot ball program for the last three from the same guy,” said in the Challenge. think Coach Teply has a great Teply, in response to possi- The UNK men had 11 top few things before an event. (44-11), sixth in the hammer, years, serving as a student understanding of what we’re “I like to get a good night’s and 11th in the discus. assistant and, for the past two bly coaching different than ten finishers totaling up 55 doing offensively.” coach Follett. “[The sys- points, and placing ahead of 11 sleep, listen to music, and make Butte junior Amber years, the running backs sure that I am really stretched Tiefenthaler was the only first coach. tem] will be very, very simi- other teams. - Coach Darrell Morris lar. North Dakota took the title and warmed-up before throw- place finisher for Kearney tak- He has also worked close- ing,” Pfeiffer said. ing the gold in the hammer at ly with the tight ends. That “I’m glad to be here, glad with 86 points followed by Follett coached seven receivers to be part of the program I’ve South Dakota with 84.5 points As for other throwers, 169-3. experience, coupled with play- Walthill junior Derek Frese On the track, Bellwood ing quarterback at Concordia to All-RMAC honors, three to been a part of for three years, and Central Missouri State with All-Region, and two to All- and I’m happy to stay with the 82. took third in the discus, and junior Kate Semin claimed third University, Peru State, and a Beideck’s effort provisionally in the 200 and fourth in the 400 short stint with the Tri-City American. program,” coach Teply said. For the women, the Lopers With the amount of talent Coach Morris reiterated, had six top five performances to qualifies him for the NCAA (57.99). Hildreth senior Diesel, has given Teply confi- Championships, joining Wheat Kathryn Alt was fifth and dence with his new role. returning, Coach Morris is “We’re thrilled to have him rally 49 points and finish ahead looking forward to Teply hav- here. He was a volunteer guy of 12 other schools. and Jorgensen. Lexington junior Andrea “What he’s learned over the In other field events, Kansas Anderen was sixth in the 800. last few years of being the tight ing the same amount of success for us for several years, and I South Dakota took first this as his predecessor. think it just shows young peo- time (106), followed by the senior Skyler Price was fifth in The other top five perfor- end coach and the running the triple jump and eighth in the mance was Elkhorn junior backs coach has certainly set “We still have wide ple that you come in, start at men’s champion, North Dakota receivers who can play here the bottom and work your way (99). long jump while Bertrand junior Lesley Cruther, who was fifth in him up to have a successful Mike Ford was runner up in the the high jump with a leap of 5- stint as the wide receivers and we don’t expect their per- up, and sometimes it pays off The throwers were the high- formance to drop off... I expect for you.” light of the competition for pole vault. 2.25. coach,” said coach Morris. His performance also earned UNK will be traveling to “Each coach needs to have him to have great success It seems to have paid off for UNK, leading Kearney with here,” said Coach Morris. Teply. five top-ten scores. Senior him a spot with the provisional both the Kansas and Doane an understanding of how the list. Relays this weekend. 6 THE ANTELOPE SPORTS THE WEEK OF APRIL 15, 2004 Baseball goes 1-3 over weekend by Amy Jo Hand Antelope Staff Writer

UNK had a rough start in Grand Junction, Colo. last weekend. The Lopers started off with a huge loss on Friday night to the Mesa State Mavericks, 25-1, then came back on Saturday afternoon with a split, 10-3 loss in the first game and a 7-6 win in the second. The blue and gold wrapped up the weekend in Colorado with a 10-1 loss. Last weekend puts Kearney at 15-25 overall, 6-10 in RMAC. Two hits gone yard in the first two innings of Saturday’s game one put the Mavs ahead 6- 0. Mesa’s starting pitcher, Jason Martinez threw six score- less innings, allowing only four hits and striking out seven. UNK’s Travis Kerkman and Antelope file photos. Gerald Sell each had two hits. Above: The Loper dugout looks on during a previous game. Saturday’s second game was Right: Lefty Matt Webster fires one to the plate. the Lopers’ second victory over lead in the third by one run. clean up hitter and got the next a nationally ranked team this Adam Krueger hit an infield batter up to fly out, ending the year. UNK’s Joba Chamberlain single in the fifth to tie up the game, 7-6. tossed this third complete game game again, and Sell brought An explosion in the final of the season, striking out seven him home with a single. four innings of Sunday’s game 11 hits over his full five innings debut. tied the game. while allowing only nine hits. This time the Lopers’ lead put Mesa over the top in a 10-1 pitched, with a K in addition to UNK snatched up a 1-0 lead The next two Mavericks up A two-run triple by Will would stick. loss for the Lopers. the walk. in the third from a single by hit singles to bring in two more Tressner, who went two for Mesa made catch-up Jason Miller had his first “It wasn’t really anything Kerkman that brought Jade runs. three with two RBI’s and two attempts in the seventh, scoring start as a Loper on the mound, new because I started for my Muelhenkamp home, who had The sixth inning sealed the runs scored on the game, and a a run on two hits and a throwing immediately gaining respect as junior college. I was just glad to reached on an error. Kerkman deal for the Mavs when sacrifice fly by Tony Crosetto error by Chamberlain. With a he shut out the Mavs over the get the opportunity to pitch. I went two for four in the game. Dirnberger hit a grand slam, set- tied the score at three in the sec- runner on first and one out, first four innings, allowing just really wasn’t nervous. I knew Mesa began to rally with two ting the score to a final 10-1. ond. Chamberlain easily made up for four hits and one walk. He went what I had to do. I’ve been look- outs in the fifth. A pitch hit a The Lopers will be at home The Mavs were quick to the error as he struck out Mesa’s on to let in five earned runs and ing forward to this all year,” runner on third, Joe Dirnberger, this weekend, as they host answer back, reclaiming the Miller said about his pitching and a single by Jason Crawford Colorado State-Pueblo.

Comments? Suggestions? Tennis keeps on rolling Email the sports editor at [email protected]. by Kory Engel Colorado Christian team before tomed to altitude and playing As for the Lady Lopers ten- Linksters finish Antelope Staff Writer playing their tough rival Metro indoors again due to the rainy nis team, they dropped their State. weather. decision to Metro State by the The University of Nebraska “Not to sound arrogant, but In the match against Metro score of 0-7 and now have 2-12 at Kearney men’s tennis team Colorado Christian is usually State, the Lopers accomplished record on the season. Fischer eighth at invite kept to their winning ways as one of the weaker teams in the something that they haven’t said tennis is not all about win- they defeated Colorado conference so it kind of gave us done all season long and that ning and losing matches when a by Eric Allgood Sara Enninga. Christian 8-0 and Metro State 5- a chance to get accustomed to was winning all three doubles team is struggling. Antelope Staff Writer Each had top 30 efforts for 2 last weekend in Denver. the special conditions of play- matches. Fischer said winning “Tennis is more about per- UNK. Schlaepfer turned in a 168 (83-85) to tie for 24th while The Lopers now improve to ing in Colorado in a match situ- all three doubles matches was forming well, performing up to The Nebraska-Kearney Enninga was at 169 (86-83) to 10-3 on the season, and keep ation and so we didn’t have to crucial for the Lopers. the best of their ability in order women’s golf team finished the tie for 26th. their goal of winning the Rocky play our best right away,” “One thing we tried to to gain some satisfaction out of Subway Women’s Invite last Rounding out scoring for the Mountain Athletic Conference Fischer said. emphasize last week in practice season that probably doesn’t week in Amarillo, Texas. The Loper linksters were Grand regular season championship Even though the Lopers did- was to work on doubles because look to well on the stats sheet,” Lopers shot a two- day total of Island sophomore Lindsay alive. n’t play that well against I knew if we could win two dou- Fischer said. 698 (345-353) to place eighth Vivian (37th 179/87-92), UNK coach Patrick Fischer Colorado Christian Fischer said bles we would be in really good Both tennis teams will be at out of nine teams. Kearney freshman Carly Hill was concerned about the alti- playing the first match was a shape and once we got three, the home on Friday against CU- Hosted by West Texas A & (40th 182/89-93) and South tude going into the matches, but good way for his players to find match was almost over right Colorado Springs and Saturday M, the tournament was played Dakota sophomore Ambur was glad they faced a weaker their rhythm and get accus- there,” Fischer said. verses Colorado State-Pueblo. at the par 72 Tascosa G.C. Vanneman (42nd 186/91-85). Weather nearly washed the On Monday, the Lopers second day out, as a rain delay headed to Windsor, Colo. for halted play for four hours. the Bear Springs Invitational Despite the bad weather, being hosted by Northern Northeastern State of Colorado. Oklahoma shot a 308 over the After the first day of play, final 18 holes to coast to a tour- UNK was in second place after nament best 616. Central firing a 327. Schlaepfer was sit- Oklahoma was second (634) ting in second after the first and St. Mary’s of Texas third round. (637). Final results from this invita- Leading the Loper charge tional will be in next week’s were Gering sophomore Mandi paper. Schlaepfer and Colorado senior 7 THE ANTELOPE ENTERTAINMENT THE WEEK OF APRIL 15, 2004 Cranes take flight to MONA by Kristen Lange Antelope Staff Writer

Admittedly, I am not a huge fan of the cranes. I don’t dislike the cranes; I just don’t find it necessary to make a big deal about a tall, ugly bird. I would- n’t personally travel half way across the United States to see them, especially if I was travel- ing from sunny Florida to, well, Nebraska. Although I do not get crazy over the birds, I do think that the exhibit at the Museum of Nebraska Art is rather interest- ing. The crane exhibit at MONA entitled “The Migration Stops Here: MONA’s cranes” runs from February 24 through May 2, 2004. The exhibit features photographs and other artistic illustrations of the cranes. The display includes several Photos by Lindsey Humston photographs from well-known Sandhill Cranes are now on display at the Museum of photographer Michael Forsberg. Nebraska Art. The event is in celebration of the crane migra- Residing in Lincoln, Neb., tion and runs from February 24 to May 2. Seeing this show is Forsberg is dedicated to repre- the next best thing to seeing the cranes in the field. senting the Great Plains, partic- ularly the sandhill cranes, “For a very long time, it has The larger illustrations (dou- through his work. been a dream of mine to pro- ble elephant folio size) were I personally thought this was is a watercolor and ink picture cal sketches of Audubon to real- He has received nation wide duce a picture book on the sand- created by John Audubon and the most interesting part of the that shows the interaction istic photographs to a display recognition for his crane pho- hill crane, a mystical and Robert Havell in 1834 and exhibit because you can view between a Native American and called “Carousel Crane” created tographs and his work for revered creature, the most 1835. The smaller illustrations the actual sketches by Audubon, the cranes. with fiberglass, wood, canvas, NEBRASKA-land Magazine. ancient of bird species on the (octavo size) were created by which is a unique piece of art The artwork shows a Native polyresin, acrylic and lights. Most recently, one of his globe, and an ambassador for Audubon with J.T. Bowen and history. The large sketches are American with the cranes, play- Even if you are a crane skep- crane photographs was awarded wetland habitats throughout produced between 1839 and interesting because they are ing a musical instrument similar tic as I am, I think that everyone as a highly commended winner much of North America,” 1842. very detailed and life size repre- to a clarinet, with an illustration will enjoy this exhibit. in the Wildlife Photographer of Forsberg said. The two crane illustrations sentations of the cranes. of a crane’s head for the mouth- When I visited the museum the Year Competition 2003 and The exhibit also includes are part of 435 total birds that The exhibit spans several piece. Another piece of art in the there were several school busses a few of his images are in a John James Audubon’s hand Audubon illustrated in actual areas of the museum and fea- exhibit is a replication of a full of elementary students who National Geographic article this colored aquatint engraving and size of each bird. He compiled tures work by other artists and crane’s feather carved out of were thrilled to see the pictures month featuring the cranes. hand colored lithograph illustra- his sketches from 1827-1839 photographers including Jeff wood and painted. of the cranes, proving that there Forsberg is currently working tions of the whooping crane and into a book entitled “The Birds Beiermann, Paul Goble, Cliff Overall, the display shows are many people who enjoy on a book containing his pho- the whooping crane (sandhill of America,” which is on dis- Hollestelle, Robert Weaver, and many different aspects of the these funny birds. tographs of cranes. crane). play at the museum under glass. Gary Zaruba. One of the pieces crane ranging from the histori- Chang displays piano perfection by Kelly Hickman program included five classical B.M. and her M.M. degrees over the world, and Chang adds posed in the early twentieth cen- Chang played every piece Antelope Staff Writer piano pieces from renowned from the acclaimed Julliard and this to her list of accomplish- tury. with grace and skill. The music composers and musicians. her D.M.A. form the University ments as well, performing in Chang also performed for flowed perfectly and took One might say that it was Chang’s piano performance was of Maryland. North America, Europe and her audience two pieces by everyone in the audience to piano perfection rather than just the fifteenth performance in the Chang has also won and Asia in cities including: Taipei, Enrique Granados. The pieces another place-lost in the beauty a plain old piano recital. But to 2004 Concerts on the Platte competed in many numerous Beijing, Paris, New York and were entitled Allegro de conci- of the classics. It was an honor be certain, there is no arguing series. and prestigious piano competi- Washington to name a few. etro and El Pelele and both had to have Chang perform at UNK. that it was a night of beautifully Chang, who is currently fac- tions, including the Frinna The program began on an exciting Spanish flare. If you are interested in being performed classics played to ulty at Texas A&M University, Awerbuch International Piano Monday night with Sonata in C The night’s program was swept away by beautiful music, sheer perfection at the UNK has quite an impressive musical Competition and the Busoni Major by Franz Josef Haydn. finally concluded with the fan- there is still time. faculty and guest artist recital background. She began her International Piano This piece was composed in tastic performance of Sonata Concerts on the Platte will series known as Concerts on the musical career by winning the Competition. Not to mention London, England in 1794 and is No. 3 in B minor by the famous present another piano recital Platte, which took place on prestigious Taipei Kawai that Chang’s students are also a beautiful classic. Next, Chang Frederic Chopin. This piece was from Zsuzsa Balint on April 22 Monday night in the Fine Arts International Piano Competition performing in competitions and wowed the crowd with Jeux a great choice to end the pro- at 7:30p.m. in the Fine Arts Recital Hall at UNK. at the age of 11. Even more doing quite well. d’Eau by Maurice Ravel, a gram and it filled the air with Recital Hall at UNK. Do not Fenia Chang was the guest amazing than accomplishing Nothing says more than a piece that has been labeled beautiful music. A great note to miss another opportunity to par- faculty pianist. She provided something so incredible at such musician who has performed all “impressionistic” and was com- end on. take in this great music series. her audience with a spectacular a young age: at age 11 Chang program on Monday night. The had only been playing the piano for two years. Chang holds her 8 THE ANTELOPE NEWS THE WEEK OF APRIL 15, 2004 Violence increases in Iraq; more troops called by Amanda Muller U.S. forces have faced Sunni cials are missing and presumed napped in Najaf last Wednesday. council, said on the Al-Jazeera of ground forces in Iraq, said. Antelope Staff Writer attackers in the Fallujah area to be dead by their government. The "Marytr Ahmed Yassin network that 12 foreign Casualties in Iraq since the over the last several months, American Thomas Hamill Brigades" in the city of Ramadi, hostages were freed after the first of this month are estimated where fighting resulted in the was shown via television which is west of Baghdad and Association of Muslim Clerics at about 70 coalition soldiers The anniversary of the offi- the killing and mutilation of footage being held hostage by Fallujah, has claimed to have 30 issued an edict condemning and roughly 700 Iraqi insur- cial end of the war with Iraq has four American contractors. Iraqi guerrillas. He is believed hostages from America, Japan, hostage-taking. No more infor- gents. been celebrated with increased Individuals working with the to be one of the missing con- Spain and Bulgaria. This has yet mation about these hostages is U.S. officials are reaching violence as Iraqi militant groups coalition forces as private con- struction company workers. to be confirmed. known. out to former senior members of attempt to seize control of sev- tractors or helping with humani- Japanese aid workers Noriaki Al-Jazeera reports that 11 A cease-fire that began on Sadaam Hussein’s disbanded eral key cities. tarian organizations have been Imai and Nahoko Takato and Russians working for an energy Friday at noon in the city of army in the hopes of shoring up Pressure is increasing on taken hostage throughout Iraq photojournalist Soichiro company in Iraq were kid- Fallujah is still holding as some of the gaps in the training coalition force members as over the last week. Koriyama have been taken napped in Baghdad on Monday. talks resume between local of Iraqi police and soldiers, the insurgents abduct civilians Canadian Television News hostage in southern Iraq. Their Seven Chinese nationals Sunni leaders and a delegation Seattle-Post said. working in Iraq and fighting said that at least 30 civilians captors threatened them in a were abducted in Fallujah, but from the Iraqi Governing The U.S. plan to turn over breaks out in southern Iraq. from 12 different countries have videotape and vowed to burn were later released. Council. Iraq to the Iraqi interim govern- United States military com- been taken hostage so far. them alive if Japan refused to Seven South Korean church Al-Sadr’s uprising is not ment hinges on the successful manders are requesting thou- Two U.S. soldiers and seven withdraw its troops from Iraq. pastors were kidnapped and considered to be a widespread training of soldiers and police in sands of additional troops to be employees of the American con- Fadi Ihsan Fadel, a Canadian then freed within 24 hours. uprising by the Shi’ite majority, Iraq. deployed to Iraq to deal with struction company Kellogg who works for the International Gary Teeley, a British civil- but instead the action of an While over 200,000 have recent uprisings in the south led Brown and Root are missing. Rescue Committee, and Nabil ian contractor kidnapped on or extremist group. been trained, U.S. officials say by radical Shi’ite cleric, Two Czech reporters and a Razouk, an individual from East before April 8, was freed on "The mission of the U.S. that they were not highly effec- Moqtada al-Sadr. cameraman were also reported Jerusalem who works for the April 11. forces is to kill or capture tive in the recent fighting and In addition to dealing with missing. U.S. Agency for International Mohsen Abdel Hamid, Moqtada al-Sadr," Lt. Gen. that this may cause problems in the Shi'ite rebellion in the south, Two German security offi- Development, were both kid- member of the Iraqi governing Ricardo Sanchez, commander meeting the June 30 deadline. Latino-based fraternity joins campus Greeks by Heather Bunsen (Lexington); and Roberto Montiel (Lexington). The local advisors Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Incorporated is the Antelope Staff Writer for Sigma Lambda Beta are Sam Lopez and Bryan Samuel. The first Latino-based fraternity on the UNK campus. The fraternity five charter members have been working on establishing the fra- was originally founded by 18 men--16 of which were from various ternity at UNK since last summer. Hispanic/Latino backgrounds--on April 4, 1986, at the University The University of Nebraska at Kearney had the honor of colo- Cami Wacker, assistant director of Residential and Greek Life, of Iowa. nizing a new fraternity on campus on April 4. Sigma Lambda Beta said, “I am thrilled these fine men have met the requirements to be Sigma Lambda Beta is the first Latino-based fraternity to be is the newest addition to Greek life at UNK. an official colony of Sigma Lambda Beta at UNK. We will support established in all four regions of the United States, including the Sigma Lambda Beta is the first Latino-based fraternity to be these men as they work to become a recognized student organiza- island of Puerto Rico. The motto of Sigma Lambda Beta is established on campus and joins chapters already established at the tion and a member of the Interfraternity Council. Sigma Lambda “Opportunity for Wisdom, Wisdom for Culture,” and the fraterni- University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska at Beta is a wonderful addition to our campus and Greek community ty’s signature philanthropy event is Brother Victor Correa CPR Omaha. at UNK.” Awareness Day. The colonization of this fraternity occurred on the 18th anniver- Manuel Andazola, Grand Island sophomore, also thinks that Since the creation of their fraternity, the brothers of Sigma sary of the colonization of the first chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta. Sigma Lambda Beta is a great addition to the campus and even Lambda Beta have also been known as the Lambda Betas or just Juan Izaguirre, the Midwest District Governor of Sigma thought about joining the fraternity while he was a student at UNL. Betas. Their chapter colors are royal purple and white. Lambda Beta International Fraternity, said, “Sigma Lambda Beta “I’ve looked into other fraternities in general, but being Latino The Office of Residential and Greek Life will be sponsoring a is a historically Latino-based fraternity with open membership for I can relate to this fraternity more. I like the principles and the cul- campus-wide welcome reception for the Sigma Lambda Beta fra- all men.” tural awareness. The main reason for joining this fraternity is that ternity on Wednesday, April 21 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the The five charter members of Sigma Lambda Beta at UNK this fraternity was founded by people I can relate to,” Andazola Nebraskan Student Union. For more information, log on to the fra- include Manuel Andazola (Grand Island); Juan Carlos Guzman said. Andazola’s brother is a member of the Lincoln chapter of ternity’s national Web site at www.sigmalambdabeta.com. (Grand Island); Eddie Quintana (Kearney); Mike Chavez Sigma Lambda Beta. Campus Republicans seeks student involvement From Republicans, page 1 party. The purpose of the organi- meetings, state and national con- Swagger, who is studying to “The people in this age group mances. The purpose of the environment,” Swagger said. zation is to get students involved ventions and hosting forums, stu- become a doctor, says that no have far more power than they event is to encourage younger He, by the way, doesn’t even in the Republican Party and learn dents can better understand matter which career path you might believe,” he said. Because Americans to go to the polls and consider himself a “political about its views so that they can where the Republican Party choose to travel, politics will we are the future generation of vote. The tour will be following junkie.” He wants students to go to the polls, make educated stands on controversial topics play a role in your future. "Laws leaders, today’s politicians a trail from Chicago to Denver feel comfortable coming to the decisions and most importantly, such as abortion and gun control, and regulations passed by our embrace the opportunity to work and will stop at several campus- meetings no matter how much or make a difference. By bringing as well as other issues affecting elected officials affect all of us at with college students. Swagger es along the way. Some of last how little they know about the in speakers, attending local GOP their lives. some level. If we aren’t aware of said it’s easy to get involved in year’s musical acts were Alicia the issues in legislation and local, state and national offices, Keys and the Dave Mathews where our representatives stand, you just have to know who to Band. The festival is a great way it is harder to understand and talk to. to bring students together and plan for changes we may soon Speaking of talking, Swagger help them realize that their voic- Davis named Honors director encounter as a result of their has done a lot of communicating es do matter. From Honors, page 1 Anderson said she likes the ber of honors courses offered at votes," he said. lately with MTV’s head office, For anyone interested in After doing his internship on trying to get UNK included on learning more about Campus community among members Honors classes because they are UNK. Special scholarships are Capital Hill, Swagger said he its “Rock the Vote” tour next fall. Republicans, contact Curtis is quickly formed each semester. open and students can discuss also available for Honors stu- realized how important the 18 to The event is a one-day, non-par- Swagger at Students are able to easily com- topics. “They’re not just a lec- dents. 27-year-old demographic seg- tisan festival featuring speakers, [email protected] or call municate back and forth, form ture…like other classes." UNK students who are not ment was to political groups. booths and musical perfor- (308) 440-4066. study groups and connect social- Anderson said she knew about freshmen but are still interested ly because of the close commu- the Honors Program through in being a member of the Honors nity that is formed in Stout Hall. friends who were already mem- Program may also apply. Upon Because of the increased need bers. “Since I had friends in the completing 12 credit hours at for Honors on-campus housing, program, when I got in I was like UNK, any current student who the second and third floors of ‘sweet,’” she said. has a GPA of at least 3.5 may Randall Hall have also been set To apply to be a member of apply to the program by filling aside for Honors students. UNK’s Honors Program, an out an application and complet- Morgan Anderson, Kearney incoming freshman must have a ing a written essay. freshman, said: “I love the pro- minimum ACT score of 26, rank To find out more about the gram a lot, especially the Honors in the top 25 percent of his/her UNK Honors Program, log on to dorm. The people there are in the high school class and complete a the Web site at same classes, and you can turn to written essay. Members of the http://www.unk.edu/acad/hon- them for help.” Honors Program have the oppor- ors/. tunity to register for a wide num- 9 THE ANTELOPE NEWS THE WEEK OF APRIL 15, 2004 Vampires believed to be real in Romania by Jillian Hothan Antelope Staff Writer

If they were already dead, what's the big deal over cutting out their hearts? Romanian vampire slayers asked police this very question. Toma Petre's relatives pulled his body from the grave, ripped out his heart, burned it to ashes, mixed it with water and drank it. Petre was believed to be a vam- pire, and in an attempt to save their own lives his relatives burned his body. Romanian State Police are investigating the vampire slay- ing case that occurred during the last week of March in Marotinu de Sus, Romania. Petre's relatives may be charged with disturbing the peace of the dead, which could carry a three-year jail term. The Romanian State Police see vam- pire slaying as illegal, but vil- lagers in the community don't see it as anything unusual. The investigation is ongoing, and we expect to file charges later. We are determining whether this was an isolated case or whether there is a pat- tern in the village, said Constantin Ghindeano, the chief agent for the region. The police believe that dead bodies in graves aren't to be dug out and killed again, even by relatives. Some villagers are even out- raged that the police are getting involved in the case because vampire slaying is an accepted Photo courtesy of www.azstarnet.com part of their heritage. The ideas that vampires can be pushed Toma Petre’s relatives pulled his body from the gravesite above and cut out his heart. They claimed he was a vampire and had been sucking their blood at night. away by crosses, cloves of gar- Vampires are humans who their low profile. ered illness, and it worked. it is just silly. I don't even like to Smith, Omaha senior, said. lic, or that they can't be seen by have died that rise from their After Petre died, his relatives After drinking it, each relative watch movies about vampires." American culture has obviously mirrors are all just Hollywood graves to suck the blood of became ill. They knew it was began feeling better and each Americans may not believe taken an interest in vampire sto- tales. Authentic vampire slayers sleeping people, preferably rela- because Petre was a vampire, person's sickness was miracu- that vampires are real, but many ries. believe that the body must be tives. It's easy to identify a vam- and that he had been coming in lously gone. are still fascinated by vampire Our culture may see vampire burned to avoid any type of pire because when dug from the night to such their blood. Americans may find vampire tales. Look at popular movies stories as just that, stories. vampire confrontation. their graves they will be found When Gheorghe Marinescu, stories difficult to believe. Their such as "Dracula," "Interview However, vampires are seen as "If they're right, he was lying on their sides with blood Petre's brother-in-law, went to contact with vampires is usually with the Vampire," "Shadow of the real deal in Romania already dead. If we're right, we around their mouths. Their bod- the grave he found Petre on his through science-fiction movies, the Vampire" and the popular because it's a part of their cul- killed a vampire and saved ies will not be decomposed and side with a bloody mouth. and many Americans view vam- TV show "Buffy the Vampire tural history. Vampire-slaying is lives...Is that so wrong?" said their hair will have continued to That's when his heart was pires as a fictional character. Slayer." still practiced, and viewed as a Flora Marinescu, Petre's sister grow. Vampires can be found ripped out, burned and mixed "No I do not believe in vam- "I liked watching 'Buffy the normalcy in their society. who was an accomplice in the anywhere, but are usually not with water. The relative drank pires," said Zach Bailie, Lincoln Vampire Slayer,' and I wish that slaying. recognized by others because of this to cure their newly discov- sophomore. "The whole idea of show was still on TV," Terri Fantasy lit comes to life by Amanda Muller Brown said the society chose bit food online and are excited Antelope Staff Writer to have a fantasy fair to famil- to see what people think of these iarize the public with the litera- strange foods. ture behind today’s popular Brown said they will show Witches and hobbits and movies and to have a little fun in popular fantasy movies like the elves, oh my! The world of fan- the process. “Lord of the Rings” trilogy and tasy is coming to UNK through “Fantasy movies have been the “Harry Potter” series the efforts of a campus society. really popular so we decided to throughout the event. The English honor society have a fantasy fair,” Brown The games at the fair will Sigma Tau Delta is hosting said. include Jeopardy and others that UNK’s first ever fantasy fair on Brown said the fantasy fair are still being planned, Brown Wednesday, April 21, from 3 to will be a little bit like a renais- said. 6:30 p.m. in the Great Room of sance fair, but with a year 2000 Dr. John Damon, UNK the Nebraskan Student Union. twist. English professor, will be read- Sara Brown, Sigma Tau There will be food, movies ing one of his fantasy pieces. Delta’s historian and head plan- and games as well as fantasy “We are looking for student ner for the fantasy fair, said this readings. readings as well,” Brown said. event is free of charge and open The food won’t just be ordi- Brown said that they are also to everyone. nary snacks, but instead will looking for students who would Sigma Tau Delta works to fully fit in with the fantasy be willing to attend in costume. promote writing and literature theme, Brown said Students interested in partici- along with fun and fellowship, Brown said that they had pating can contact Brown at according to the UNK student actually found recipes for hob- [email protected]. organizations Web site. I would like to personally thank the follow- ing individuals for their help and support during the Spring 2004 semester!

Molly Albrecht Jillian Tangeman Traci Witthuhn Kara Mueller Francisco Itamar Jodi Carroll Quincy Cromer Amanda Harvey Zach Houdek Justin McDowell Bill Kezziah Judy Spivey

Thanks to your dedication, the Antelope continues to be a success! - Jonathan Rehor 10 THE A NTELOPE RODEO THE WEEK OF APRIL 15, 2004 UNK Rodeo UNL Rodeo Club ropin’ through the years to host wild weekend

The University of Nebraska - Lincoln Rodeo Club will be holding their annual rodeo in Kearney on April 16-17. This rodeo is a National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association sanctioned event sponsored by First Inn Gold and Holdrege Irrigation. Friday night's 7:30 rodeo performance will be followed by a live dance to get everyone livened up for Saturday's many activities. Saturday is Kid's Day, with free admission for children 12 and under. The afternoon rodeo performance will begin at 1:30, with a Special Olympics rodeo to follow. The final go-round of the two-day event will be held at 7:30 Saturday evening, followed by another dance. Tickets to these events are $8 in advance or $10 at the gate. Advanced tickets can be pur- chased at the Cow Poke, First Inn Gold, Hastings Books, Music & Video, or the Buffalo County Ag Association.

1964 Kearney State College Rodeo Club

1966 Kearney State College Rodeo Club Officers

1972 Kearney State College Rodeo Queen UNK Rodeo Club is still riding after all these years

That is the question being asked by the UNK Rodeo Club, whose president, Jodi Smith, admits "our biggest challenge over the past few years is member recruitment." The Rodeo Club was formed around 1968, when rodeo was a powerful sport not only in Nebraska, but throughout the country. The sport has seen declines and recessions throughout the years, but a recent slump seems to be a rough go-round. Rodeo participation and audience numbers are failing, many organizations are feeling this blow. "When I remember it first as a little girl, they rodeoed at Clarence Marcus's, then they got to go to the Fairgrounds, and then they actually put on rodeos," Donna Posusta, UNK Rodeo Club advisor, said as she recounted the history of the club. "In the mid-70s they had some hard luck with the stock contractor and went under for a while, and then revived in the 80s. They reorganized and came to life again." "We have had some kids that did compete on a team in the past. And we had some members that traveled with Lincoln. More recent years have lost the backing to have a team, and mem- bers have had to compete individually." Posusta explained. The UNK Rodeo Club goes beyond the competition aspect of rodeo. Members also devel- op social and philanthropic ties through the organization. "We have the same interests, it's what we love to do, and it's what we do on the weekends - all of us. If we aren't participating, we're going to rodeos every weekend." Jodi Smith, club president, said. She is glad that she could find a common ground with some of her peers, and admits, "It's hard to find somebody else to be close friends with who enjoys those activities. I've grown clos- er to a lot of people that I probably wouldn't have known if it weren't for rodeo club." The group meets on Monday nights, welcoming anyone who has an interest in rodeo. At these gatherings, members plan fund-raising and philanthropic events that they will participate in throughout the year. Posusta would point out the reasons she continues to help with the club, "it's the satisfaction of keeping in contact with the sport, the camaraderie, and watching the youth take over." Smith is quick to point out that the club goes beyond the sport of rodeo; they get to the heart of the true "cowboy spirit" in performing good deeds and philanthropic activities, as well as having a sheerly good time. "A lot of people think that because we're a rodeo club, that you have to rodeo to be in this club." She said. "It's a lot more than that. If you like watching rodeos or want to learn more about rodeo, people are welcome." Photo by Traci J. Witthuhn Current members of the UNK Rodeo Club, President Jodi Smith and Denise Dearmont