THURSDAY SEPT. 20, 2007 { www.unk.edu/theantelope// { VOL. 106 NO. 4

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INDEX Uptown Arts NEWS 1, 8 Festival ET CETERA 2 OPINIONS 3 This Saturday, Sept. 22, a rare event will be taking SPORTS 4, 5 place. The Uptown Arts FEATURES 6, 7 Festival will take over down- town Kearney. Local artists, musicians, filmmakers and poets will gather on the Bricks for an all day experi- ence. Put together by the Kearney Area Arts Guild, along with help from the staff of the Tumbleweed, the full slate of events will kick-off at 10 a.m. and will run all the way until midnight. The event will feature Photo by Jim Langan UNK students and faculty, as Matt Skiles, a manager at Hastings bookstore and a senior at UNK, contemplates which CD is a better buy. Perfect Shot well as other artists and musi- cians from the Midwest. “It page 4 will be all inclusive when it comes to the types of art on display,” said Lucas Wright, a Rap giants square off staff member of the Tumbleweed. This festival is a project unique to Kearney that began Kanye and 50 cent compete for CD sales three years ago with the vision of a local artist and gallery owner, Linda Shaw. while 50 Cent’s album “Curtis” tention for many fans of 50 MySpace, where everyone’s Jim Langan Though no longer involved, Antelope News Staff was approximated at only Cent. 50 Cent, born Curtis their own superstar,” West said. the event has lived on with 310,000 units. Jackson, took the rap industry 50 Cent, on the other hand, the vision of the Kearney Kearney, however, is an by storm in early 2003 with his is striving to be accepted more Area Arts Guild, more exception to the national trend. first album “Get Rich or Die as an artist than a arena-filler. notably, Kate Benzel and Matt Skiles, a UNK senior and Tryin’,” when he opened up to “At the same time, from a Tailgating Mania Muhammad Ali versus Joe Mary Johanns. manager at Hastings Books, the media about being shot nine creative standpoint, do you page 5 Frazier. Red Sox versus The event will be quite Music and Video, told the times. make it totally for them [the Yankees. Biggie versus Tupac. eclectic with a wide range of Antelope that as of Wednesday, Kanye West, on the other MySpace generation], or do you Now, Kanye West versus 50 music and art. Support the September 12, “Graduation” hand, grew up in suburban- give something that’s a reflec- Cent. These two are the best in local art and music scene by had only sold 17 copies com- Chicago with both parents in the tion of where you are as an their respective fields and rivals coming out and enjoying the pared with 22 home. This is artist?” to boot. event. of “Curtis.” He evident in the Levy, on his “New Music On Sept. 11, 2007, both SCHEDULE OF thought Kanye two rappers’ Tuesday” segment, available on hip-hop heavyweights dropped would make a styles. Rollingstone.com, said, “Right EVENTS albums. Along with it came a push towards 50 Cent now I like the Kanye record a whirlwind of media coverage. the end of the delivers a raw, little better, but when it gets dark MUSIC The two appeared face-to-face Kanye will sell more. week, eventu- “ from-the- and things get a little grim, or 11 a.m. Allison Hedge on the cover of Rolling Stone, ally beating out His album is more streets brand of when I want to get charged up in Coke & Students and in countless other media 50 Cent for top personal, in-depth. lyrics, while the morning I’ll probably like 11:30 Dr. Nabb Sax sources. Quartet dog. Kanye West is the 50 Cent record better. It’s Much of the hysteria behind Noon Michael Kamaru much more tougher, it’s meaner, and it’s cer- their showdown came from 50 Woolworth Usman, a radio-friendly. tainly more interesting than any- Trip to Central Europe Cent calling out Kanye in the 12:30 Evan & Grant sophomore, The new one would have you believe.” page 6 weeks leading up to the release 1:00 Carillon Readers & said, “Kanye albums do not No matter which camp you Barbara Emrys date. He was quoted saying he ” will sell more. stray from belong to, look for these two 1:30 Dustin Stover would retire if Kanye’s album Kamaru Usman His album is their very dif- artists to be battling for years to 2:00 Austin Howard beat him in the first week of UNK sophmore more personal, ferent, pre- come. 2:30 Tornado Dale sales. West pushed up his in-depth.” established As far as 50 Cent’s retire- 3:00 Charles Fort record-release date two weeks to 3:30 Gene Fendt Jared Muzzey, a sophomore at styles. Kanye raps about dealing ment goes, it is safe to say no coincide with 50 Cent’s. 4:00 Paul UNK, noted 50 Cent’s ‘street- with fame, while 50 Cent’s matter how long his hiatus lasts, Needless to say, the stage was 4:30 Caleb cred’ as a reason he was more of album is a dark, introspective set you can be sure he will not set. 6:00 Me, You and Paul a fan. He said, “I believe 50 of tracks. remain “retired” forever. Fame According to the Billboard 6:30 OK Sisters Cent will sell more because he’s “I want the number one is an addictive thing: just ask 7:00 Hacks Top 100 website, Kanye West’s from the streets, son.” spot,” Kanye told Rolling Kanye West. 7:30 Butcher’s Son album “Graduation” sold This is a major point of con- Stone’s Joe Levy. “It’s the era of 8:00 Earth Factory approximately 437,000 copies, 8:30 Beefalo 9:00 Lyndale 9:30 Bliss O’C 10:00 Coyote Bones Fashion for a Cause 10:30 Bob Roberts page 7 Buddy system gets a facelift 11:00 Bombs Burst 11:30 DJ Kame

ARTISTS & LOCATIONS New and improved way of staying safe Delora Hall: Refind WEATHER Jeni Homan & Art Pierce: Elements Ben Webb Ben Allen: Antelope News Staff will be the same as the number for Parent’s Day. A member of the Phi there was anything that could be the Kearney Cab Company which Delta Theta fraternity had been done to prevent this from happen- Platte Valley Brewery Ruth Ann Bellman: FRIDAY is (308) 234-6725. It is still a “no drinking and his fraternity brothers ing to other students. questions asked” organization. did not want him to drive. They In response to this request, Antiques & Castaways Partly Cloudy This year, UNK’s Buddy For those who are not familiar hid his car keys. KSC started the Buddy System in Katrina Florell : High 80 System will be undergoing several with the Buddy System, this is how When he passed out, his frater- 1988. This program is supported by Pampered & Polished changes. It will still run from Nadine & Phil Fahrlander: Low 58 it works. Students call the number nity brothers left for an evening Anheuser Busch to promote Thursday through Saturday, but and let the cab driver know their barn party located outside of responsible use of alcohol and pro- Attic on the Bricks instead of the hours being from 11 Deonne Hinz: SATURDAY location. Once the cab arrives, the Kearney. The Phi Delta awoke to vide a safe ride home. p.m. to 3 a.m, it will be scaled back student will be required to present find his fraternity brothers gone. The Buddy System is here to Kearney Cycling Sunny to 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. his UNK ID. The cab drivers need The student had found his keys keep UNK students safe from Sue Henkins: High 78 The Buddy Sysem has been run to see a student ID only in order to and was trying to drive out to the making a potentially fatal decision. ABC Drug Co. Low 60 by student volunteers in the past verify that the person is indeed a party when he hit another fraterni- If you have any questions, call Susan Hart: but as of this year, the Buddy UNK student. ty brother and his date in a head- Residential and Greek Life at 865- Yandas SUNDAY System is partnering with the The cab drivers will only give on collision. He was killed instant- 8519. Dustin Stover: Kearney Cab Company. UNK stu- rides to UNK students from off ly and his Phi Delta Theta brother The information above was Thunderhead Brewery Showers dents can call for a ride from off campus locations to the student’s in the other car was crippled for provided by Chris Hein and Joel Joanna Sheen: High 72 campus to their residence hall by on-campus location. life. Hochstein, assistant hall directors. Solid Low 58 showing their UNK ID. In 1985, there was a UNK foot- The Phi Delts approached RockBarbara Spanger: The Buddy System number ball game on the evening of Kearney State College, asking if Pallas Music 2 Et Cetera THURSDAY, SEPT 20, 2007 MONA College Cost presents Reduction Act Third gives many Thursday series opportunities

Congress has approved the “This legislation is so important MONA will begin its College Cost Reduction and Access for the teaching profession,” said “Third Thursday” series Act of 2007 helping to make the Weaver. dream of higher education a reality “We are losing talented college next Thursday at 7 p.m. for most low- and middle-income and university students who want to The series will feature a students. teach and would make wonderful sampler of artists and per- The legislation, which has yet to educators but can’t afford to enter formers from the Kearney be signed by President Bush, would the classroom because of staggering implement several student loan pro- student loan debt and low pay. Our area. gram reforms designed to eliminate students and public schools can’t Featured events for waste and mismanagement and also: afford to lose those who would Thursday, Sept. 27 include: * Increase the Pell Grant pro- make good teachers. I urge • Brett Howsden per- gram by $12 billion; President Bush to sign this legisla- forming musical selections * Cut interest rates on subsidized tion into law and help us ensure all student loans in half; children have great public schools.” • ‘Picture This’: Jack * Create new TEACH grants to “I am living proof that this legis- Karraker, retired UNK art provide financial support for those lation is needed,” said Daniels. entering the teaching profession; “After completing my undergradu- professor and Emeritus To submit pictures for Photo of the Week, save pictures as JPEG files at 300 and ate education, I owed more in stu- MONA Board Member dpi and send them to [email protected], or call 865-8716 for assistance. * Create an Asian American and dent loans than I was scheduled to gives a bit of history behind Pacific Islander Higher Education make as a starting teacher. the art collection. Serving Institution designation. Unfortunately, my situation is not Photo by Garrett Ritonya • Gayle Smallcomb, The following statement can be unique but, in fact, is becoming the Andy Bednar, a three-year starter for the UNK Men’s golf team and an UNK forensics student, pre- attributed to Reg Weaver, president norm. We need this legislation, and { RMAC preseason All-Conference selection. { senting a selection from of the National Education I urge President Bush to sign it into Association, and Anthony Daniels, law.” “California.” chair of the NEA Student Program: • Charles Peek perform- ing the poetry of Carl Sandburg featuring Emcee Doug Holmes. Knodel makes a difference There will be a brief social time with light refreshments. MONA's through volunteering Museum Shop is open for audience members. Visitors may enjoy viewing current MONA exhibitions as well. Debbie Epping approximately 500 stranded people. her desire to be a good role model The event will run from 7 Guest Writer “I enjoyed playing with the kids for others in need involved her time at AWANAS, a church-sponsored p.m. to 8 p.m. youth group. Knodel said a leader known as Ms. Betty made a lasting impression on her. Through her work with AWANA, Knodel was able to work with an underprivileged little girl named Stephanie. Maddie Knodel is a small-town I enjoyed ... helping “ Knodel said it was clear from her girl with a big heart. people remain calm timid demeanor that Stephanie did- A native of a town of only 1,500 n’t have anyone at home that cared people, Knodel transferred to UNK during their time of enough about her to encourage or after completing a year at Sterling need. reassure her. College, a small school in the heart “I was inspired by my ability to BORED? of Kan. make a difference in her life,” “St. Francis, Kan. was too small Knodel said. and sheltered for me,” Knodel said. Knodel saw a vast change as Although Knodel is currently ” Photo by Debbie Epping Stephanie came out of her shell and majoring in business administration Maddie Knodel, a business administration major with a big heart, is displayed her talents and abilities. “I with success, she plans to switch to making her mark by mentoring. Maddie Knodel hated knowing she had to go back a major in social work to better ful- UNK Student to being in the shadows with a fam- fill her true passion—helping peo- people physically by nourishing In addition to her time at the ily who would never know the girl Read ple. their bodies with a hot meal and shelter, Knodel volunteered in what that she could be,” Knodel said. Knodel first realized she wanted helping provide a place to sleep, but became a makeshift shelter during a UNK offers several programs to pursue a career in which she perhaps more importantly, she had a blizzard in her hometown in that allow students to follow in could make a difference in people’s chance to see these people for who Kansas. After the roads were block- and helping people remain calm Knodel’s footsteps. Take the initia- lives after visiting her sister in Des they really were. aded due to the weather, Knodel's during their time of need,” Knodel tive and enjoy the reward of helping Moines, Iowa, where she had a “What people think of them is high school was turned into a safe said. others. chance to volunteer at a homeless so different than what the case usu- spot where she helped bring provi- A third life-changing experience Nothing to do between classes? shelter. She not only cared for the Why not read the Antelope? ally is,” Knodel said. sions such as blankets and games to for Knodel that helped her realize New grants for UNMC

Have a hot news tip? Robb Crouch • Automated Tissue Microarray Dorothy Endacott System ($200,000): Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy in North American men, the second leading cause of Send us your story ideas to cancer death in men, and a major The University of Nebraska health issue in the western world. [email protected] Medical Center has received two A tissue microarray, currently not grants totaling $255,445 from the available at UNMC, will be used to University of Nebraska Foundation study the connection between to acquire and upgrade research inflammation and prostate cancer. A equipment. The annual grants are strong connection between local made available from unrestricted inflammation and cancer risk has donations to the foundation. been shown for other types of can- Looking for ‘07 and ‘08 graduates ... “These grants help enhance the cer, but there is little information apply today. infrastructure required to support with respect to this specific malig- nationally competitive research pro- nancy. grams,” said Paula Turpen, Ph.D., • Ultramicrotome ($55,445): Interested Mail resumes to: UNMC director of research Extremely thin slices of tissue are in knowing &3,4XDOL¿HG3ODQ&RQVXOWDQWV,QF resources. needed before they can be evaluated more about $WWQ+XPDQ5HVRXUFHV “This funding helps to increase using a high-power electron micro- the country’s 32%R[ our prominence as a health sciences scope, a tool that magnifies images largest and most *UHDW%HQG.6 center and allows the university to up to 60,000 times by passing an  experienced or electronically to: further advance the frontiers of sci- electron beam through a very thin ence and technology,” Turpen said. slice of tissue. These thin slices can employee-owned KU#FSLTSFFRP retirement plan Over the past 10 years, funding only be made with a tool called a for research has increased at the microtome, which uses diamond administration UNMC campus, from about $27 knives to cut precisely. fi rm? million in 1997 to $80 million last A new ultramicrotome will Company benefi ts include: year—a span of 10 years. replace a 20-year-old device in the “The NU Foundation awards are Core Electron Microscopy Facility, 9 )DEXORXVEHQH¿W 9 )OH[LEOHHQYLURQPHQW especially important during periods which currently supports 15 investi- SDFNDJH IRUSHUVRQDODQGIDPLO\ OLIH when the budget of the National gators who receive annual funding 9 )XOOUDQJHRILQVXUDQFH of $11.8 million and conduct SODQVZLWKJHQHURXV 9 3DLGWLPHRII Institutes of Health is static or declining, such as we are now expe- research programs in cancer, dia- FRPSDQ\VXEVLG\ 9 0HQWRUSURJUDP riencing,” Dr. Turpen said. betes, nanomedicine, respiratory 9  N DQGHPSOR\HU 9 7HDPWUDLQHU VWRFNSODQV “We are proud of our accom- disease, genetics, neuroscience, 9 ,QWUDPXUDOVSRUWV 9 &RPIRUWDEOH WHDPV plishment in attracting research infectious diseases and bioterrorism. DWPRVSKHUH funding, but since research growth is The University of Nebraska 9 7RRPDQ\SHUNVWR 9 3URIHVVLRQDOZRUN PHQWLRQ dependent on providing investiga- Foundation’s grants committee FDVXDOGUHVV tors access to quality equipment in awarded eight grants, including the 9 $GYDQFHPHQW the medical center’s research core UNMC grants, across the university RSSRUWXQLWLHV facilities, these awards become even totaling $1.16 million for 2007- more valuable.” 2008. Opinions 3 THURSDAY, SEPT 20, 2007 UNK Democrats busy with nearing elections

Josh Moody involved in organizing statewide Antelope Staff Writer events and recruiting young voters from Nebraska’s third district. Weaver and the UNK Democrats have several ambitious Voting for the Democratic Party projects on tap for the year. The in a traditionally red state can be a closest is a trip to Indianola, Iowa lonely experience. Nebraska, pri- and the Harkin Steak Fry. marily represented by Republicans Attending the Harkin Steak Fry and historically committed to con- will give students a chance to meet servative values, isn’t known for its Presidential candidates Hillary number of registered Democrats. Clinton, Barack Obama, John This begs the question: Where Edwards, Bill Richardson, Joseph could a liberal Loper find like- Biden and Chris Dodd. minded individuals in the state of “Basically, you can pay $35 to go Nebraska? Look no further than the to Iowa, eat steak, and meet every UNK Democrats. Democratic Presidential candidate. The UNK Democrats is a stu- It should be a good time!” Weaver dent organization involved in poli- said. tics on a local, state and national Other projects include a booth at level. The group serves political the Student Organization Fair and interests of the students involved as the annual Young Democrats of well as offering the opportunity to America Conference in Nov. network with other individuals who Weaver also said she plans to host a are drawn to the field of politics. voter registration drive later this The group meets bi-weekly and is year. spearheaded by 21-year-old The fall semester holds a lot for “Feel-good” policies in motion. Elizabeth Weaver, a Political the UNK Democrats, who are look- Science major from Maywood, Neb. ing to expand membership and Weaver is the president of the campus activities. Students interest- UNK Democrats, and said that she ed in joining the organization can is responsible for guiding the group, start by attending a meet- conducting meetings and ensuring ing.Meetings are held in the Cedar Adelman gets served that the organization takes an active Room of the Student Union on the role on campus and in the commu- 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, nity. Weaver is also involved with and begin at 8:30 p.m. Chartwells breakfast experience ‘sub-par’ The Nebraska Young Democrats When asked the benefits of (NYD), a chartered chapter of the belonging to the UNK Democrats, Weaver said that it was a great of the hearty breakfast that I men- would not have required a monu- Young Democrats of America. The Sarah Schreiter Mike Adelman opportunity to have a group of tioned previously, I ate the follow- mental effort, as the Commons were group consists of college chapters at Managing Editor Editorial Columnist/Cartoonist friends who share the same inter- ing: cold eggs, room-temperature not exactly bustling with activity UNO, UNL, UNK and Hastings • • • ests. French toast, sausage links (not pat- towards the end of breakfast. College. There are also high school Lisa Elson The group also offers student a ties) that had grown an extra layer of Instead I paid $5.08 to eat some- chapters in the state, most of them Assistant Managing Editor Chartwells’ breakfast: formerly chance to become more politically grease, a breakfast roll that was any- thing that I could have found in my in Omaha and Lincoln. The main the final stronghold against medioc- involved with the Democratic Party Sharice Ward thing but soft, and a bowl of gener- refrigerator. purpose of the group is to recruit Advertising Manager rity and blandness. Though it was in the community, the state and the ic brand Rice Krispies (because I am an old fogy as far as stu- young Democrats and organize once hailed as the superior meal of nation. Michelle Brunner dents go, and I recall the annual events that bring all state chapters the day, the Chartwells breakfast "Being part of the group is a Assistant Advertising Manager open forum I attended a few years together. program seems to have been good way to network with other ago where students were allowed to Weaver serves as the National Ashley Stuhr dragged down into the depths of the political individuals, who can be voice their concerns about the meal Committeewoman for the NYD. Art Director sub-par by its disgruntled “lunch very beneficial contacts in the program. The general consensus was Her responsibilities in this post and supper” brethren. future. Plus, it is a fun group to be a Janee Mlinar that the meals were not warm include raising money and being a I live off campus and still wish to part of!” Weaver said. News Editor They have been given enough at times, the service hours voting delegate of the Young enjoy the breakfast on campus once “ Democrats of America National James Chramosta several chances to didn’t fit students’ needs, the “week- in awhile (well, I used to). Today I Committee. She is also strongly Features Editor walked into Chartwells and paid prove themselves. end” meals were carelessly made, and the “improved appearance” of Eric Korth $5.08 for breakfast and was sorely Sports Editor disappointed with what I found (or the Commons was merely glazing more precisely, did not find). over a myriad of other problems. Want your opinion to matter? Happy Macwan Let us backtrack for a moment. Regarding those aesthetics, I quoted Circulation and Database It is necessary for the reader to “improved” because I see no reason Manager ” for the décor to portray sports that understand that my favorite break- Mike Adelman do not even exist at UNK. Lacrosse? Michael Adelman fast items are as follows: eggs and Editorial Columnist/Cartoonist Send your editorial to Editorial Cartoonist hash browns covered with melted Judo? Please. It seems that the vast majority of Bridget Correll cheese and some gravy on top (with [email protected] Web Manager a roll on the side), two bowls of cere- Chartwells no longer has Cheerios, problems that were “addressed” are al, two glasses of milk, one glass of for some reason). now resurfacing. It is the opinion of Judy Spivey Mountain Dew, and a glass of water I am upset. The Chartwells this “eating expert” (as you can Business Manager (also, a glass of orange juice assum- schedule says that breakfast runs plainly see) that the campus should • • • ing there is no “toothpaste taste” from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. I did not see seriously consider other options the Terri Diffenderfer leftover from my morning beautify- an addendum on the sign that read, next time Chartwells’ contract HE WHO DELIVERS Adviser ing session). This is truly a hearty “GOOD breakfast from 7 a.m. to comes up for renewal. They have breakfast designed to power an 9:30 a.m., and CRUMMY leftovers been given several chances to prove intense video game player through from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.” At least a themselves, and though they think Any opinions expressed in an entire day of adventuring. sign like that would have saved me their contract is safe because the columns, editorials, editorial At 9:40 a.m., I entered the from raising my hopes too high. I new students are unaware of the cartoons or advertisements are the understand that there must be time past, a few of us old folks remain, views of the individual writer, artist Commons and was shocked to find or advertiser and do not necessarily that the hash browns were all gone, allotted to prepare the lunch and to and see history repeating itself. reflect the views of the University and that the gravy had “run out” ear- remove the breakfast items, but the Someone once said, “All things of Nebraska at Kearney, its employees or students, or the lier. The cook explained that it was cooks could have at least offered to tend toward atrophy and chaos.” Antelope staff. Contributors to “almost lunch time and the breakfast make me a single serving of what I Unfortunately this author (whose FAST “Readers’ Opinions” must include wanted that day. 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©2007 JIMMY JOHN’S FRANCHISE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4 Sports THURSDAY, SEPT. 20, 2007 Lopers get an Ace Kent Shultz named new tennis coach Mike J. Vamosi Association and also the opportuni- Strydom, who finished No. 2 in the William Jacome is ranked No. 2 in Antelope Staff Writer ty that UNK itself presented. state tennis tournament from the region. On the women’s side Starting with the fall season Shultz said they have a for UNK, Shultz said that he was tough eight players, which is Most of the faces remain the excited about trips to Marysville, an improvement from last same from last year as the Lopers Mo. for the women and the men year, when he said they had enter into a new tennis season. But, going to Topeka, Kan. among the maybe six or seven. SPORTS the biggest change for the 2007-08 other tournaments that make up Schultz said the team will season is that UNK has added a the fall schedule. be stronger regardless of tennis ‘lifer’ as head coach. Schultz said both squads will be who they compete against Breaking the Culture Barrier Meet Kent Shultz, a self-pro- very strong this coming season with due to both teams being claimed tennis ‘lifer’ who has spent all the returning talent. more prepared. Koji Kuwahara the last 32 years working with kids. Will he keep UNK at the Sizing up the RMAC Sports Columnist Shultz was a tennis pro for 25 years same level as the last couple of sea- this year, Shultz said UNK before spending the last seven years sons? Schultz said UNK is in good should be strong as far as Playing a sport is one of the game, not competitive.” with the USTA Missouri Valley shape based on the additions to competition, but thinks his best ways to build good relation- Guzman noted that Section in addition to teaching ten- both teams. teams will do fine. ships between people of different Americans are taught to be more nis lessons between five to ten On the men’s side, the Lopers With all the good things cultures for one simple reason: competitive. This cultural differ- hours a week. will be replacing one senior. Shultz to say about his team, can borders don’t exist on the playing ence is related not only to sports, Shultz was hired at the begin- said UNK adds two strong players they be a national con- field. People are different in social but also to American society as a ning of August, but has really hit to the roster this year, Carlos tender? Schultz said maybe situations, but sports have the whole. Americans compete in the ground running in a short Espinosa from Bogotá, Columbia a regional this year, but same rules and use the same every situation from business to amount of time. Schultz chose to and Stefan Voight from Red Wing, probably a few years away equipment all over the world. sport. accept the position so close to the Minn. from being a national con- Juan Carlos Guzman, Takaaki Inaba, secretary of start of the school year, because he The women are adding two solid Kent Schultz tender. assistant director of the office of Japanese Association at Kearney “always wanted to coach at the col- players to a pretty experienced vet- Photo courtesy of Callie Erickson With great talent, both multicultural affairs, said, “Soccer said, “The biggest difference lege level”. eran’s roster. Joining the team this new and returning, Shultz is the most popular sport in between America and Japan is He also said he decided to year are Sophomore Katie-Mary Holdrege, Neb. said he has very high expectations Mexico because soccer is really sports are a form of come to UNK because of his rela- Outhwaite from Konjonup, On the men’s team, Shultz for the men’s and women’s teams cheap. Players only need a soccer entertainment. In Japan, baseball tionship with the Nebraska Tennis Western Australia and Marcelle said, they are loaded 1-10 but senior this spring. ball to play.” is the most popular sport. No Guzman said, “We played other sport has more influence soccer on the street because we than baseball.” had no other place to play.” Inaba said, “Americans take Sometimes money is the for granted the amount of places most important factor that deter- to play. In Japan, they don’t have mines which sports are popular in enough spaces for kids to play the Viaero presents Storm each country. way kids do in the United States. Guzman said, “The America is blessed with room in The Tri-City Storm of the in-arena advertising and promo- want to be on the cutting edge, be satellite retail location at the difference between sports in the environment for sports.” United States Hockey League tional activities, numerous storm the leader,” Viaero Wireless owner FirsTier Event Center, with operat- America and in Mexico is the There is a big difference in announced last week that Viaero players will be featured in Viaero Frank DiRico said. “As the present- ing hours extended beyond Storm cultural aspect, and America is sports marketing too. Americans Wireless has agreed to be the sea- Wireless’ ad campaigns throughout ing sponsor of the Tri-City Storm games and other entertainment more competitive than Mexico.” have professional and collegiate son-long presenting sponsor of the the year. Viaero will also be the pre- this will allow us to additionally events. Guzman has seen all generations athletic teams, plus different levels hockey team. The agreement marks senting sponsor for the Storm’s help the Storm through our sales, “The opportunity to further of American people compete of amateur and competitive sports. the first time that a USHL organi- opening night on Oct. 12 when the marketing and advertising relation- brand two companies through one against their rivals. American ath- There are sport marketers zation will have a “presenting spon- company will distribute Stormy ships.” partnership is the ultimate achieve- letes try to be champions on every employed to promote each team. sor.” ment in sports marketing,” Shea level of their career. Sports reflect the different “We are very pleased to have said. “The Storm wants to sell more Guzman said, “In Mexico, we attitudes, ideas, values and goals of Viaero Wireless as a presenting tickets and Viaero wants to further also play to win, but generally we a culture. Friendly competition sponsor of the hockey team,” Greg brand their products and services play sports more recreationally. breaks down borders. While the and this unique approach is a huge We play sports to exercise or we world struggles with differences Shea, the Storm’s vice president of step for both entities.” play with our family and friends between people, sports are a way operations, said. “Adding Viaero to Viaero Wireless has its home for fun. If we join sports clubs or for humans to relate to each other the mix of sponsorship partners, office in Fort Morgan, Colo. and enter a tournament, it is a friendly all over the world. many of which have been with the team for seven years, provides mon- connects Nebraska nationwide with etary and promotional support nec- superior wireless, data and internet essary to operate at a high level. service. Viaero Wireless has a com- Viaerl’s dedication to event market- mitment to building and owning Dance ing will be a noticeable addition to more towers in Nebraska than any our fan base.” other company. It currently con- According to team officials the nects Nebraska to 93,000 towers Lessons terms of the partnership agreement nationwide. total roughly one million dollars “The best part of the relation- Instructor: Robert Miller over the course of a five-year con- Frank DiRico and Michelle Stencel of Viaero Wireless are present a jer- ship is that we can help and become tract and includes numerous aspects sey from Storm Vice President of Operations, Greg Shea. and integral part of the Nebraska both inside and out of the FirsTier Photo courtesy of Scott Trautman, Storm Director of Marketing and Media Relations way of life. It is great to be associat- Event Center. ed with a winning organization and Second floor of Yanda’s Music in Kearney The agreement includes a bobble heads to the first 2,000 The multi-level marketing the Storm’s enthusiastic fans here in number of marketing components. Storm fans through the doors. agreement will extend the Storm Nebraska,” DiRico said. “Viaero is Starting October 2nd Viaero Wireless will be featured on “Presenting sponsorships will brand presence in Viaero retail honored to have thi very unique Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. all Storm advertising and printed be a new trend in sports and, as locations throughout the state. role in sports and Nebraska.” Lessons in Club Dancing – learn to dance to materials. In addition to prominent with all aspects of our business, we Additionally, Viaero will have a Swing, Latin, Jazz, Blues, or Retro music in a downtown style Photos by Garrett Ritonya $120 per person Volleyball splits (includes October through March) Andy Bednar lines Kayla R. Laird had a match-high 17 digs for the up his putt on No. Class Size Limited Antelope Staff Writer Lopers. 18 at Kearney UNK came out ready to play Country Club, a We also offer Beginning Saturday night in Denver as they 340-yard par 4. Tango Lessons at 8 p.m. The UNK Loper volleyball took on Regis University. The Bednar is one of team split games this weekend, los- Lopers won 3-1 sets with scores of the few returning For Information Call 308-440-8549 ing Friday night to Colorado- 20-30, 30-16, 30-25, 30-23, as they golfers from last year’s team that Or Visit Our Website centralavenuedance.com Colorado Springs but bounced beat Regis for the 18th straight captured a birth in back to beat Regis on Saturday. time. “We tried a new lineup so the Super The Lopers, now 11-3 and 3-1 in once we got the hang of that, we Regionals. the RMAC, struggled Friday started playing together and play- against the Colorado Springs ing the volleyball we know we can,” Mountain Lions, losing in three said Scott. straight sets, 26-30, 21-30, 23-30. The blue and gold squad had a UNK hit only .017 as five Lopers season-high 14 team blocks and 12 Bednar, a junior from hit negative en route to UCCS’ first service aces as they held Regis to a Sioux Falls, SD, sinks a win over UNK in 17 attempts. The .088 hitting effort on the night. Jeri putt from close range on blue and gold came up short at the Walkowiak, freshman hitter from No. 18 at Kearney Country Club. Bednar net, collecting only four team Grand Island, was credited with 11 was an RMAC All- blocks and committing 11 service of those blocks while Emily Conference Preseason errors. Christen, sophomore from selection, the only golfer “We didn’t really come out Anselmo, stuffed six in her first from the Lopers to receive focused and ready to compete, so start of the season. this honor. they took advantage of that,” said Walkowiak and Erica Burson, Nikki Scott, sophomore middle sophomore outside hitter from hitter. Scott continued her domi- Gretna, each turned in a double- nant performance, slamming 13 double performance. Walkowiak kills on 23 swings and hitting a had 11 kills and 11 blocks while team-high .435. The Broken Bow Burson had a team-high of 15 kills native’s outstanding performances and 10 digs. Christen turned in a were recognized as she was recently solid effort with eight kills, six named the RMAC East Division blocks, and three service aces. Scott Player of the Week for September chipped in nine kills and three 10. “It’s a great honor for me, but I blocks while Wemhoff had a team- Women’s Volleyball look at it as not being able to do it high 11 digs and six service aces. 9.22 Colorado Mines Kearney 7 P.M. If you qualify, you can earn up to $65,000 under the Student Loan without my team,” said Scott. The Lopers travel to Chadron 9.25 UNO Kearney 7 P.M. Repayment Program “Everyone’s been playing well in Tuesday and will be back home Men’s Golf order for me to be honored like Saturday to host Colorado School 9.23-25 RMAC Cross Over #2 Mankato, MN Kearney Army Recruiting, 4105 2nd Ave., Kearney NE 68847 Women’s Tennis Ph: 308-234-6382 or visit www.goarmy.com that.” of Mines. Serve’s up at 7 p.m. at the 9.21-23 ITA Women’s Regional Maryville, MO All day Sophomore libero Kelli Wemhoff Health and Sports Center. Sports 5 THURSDAY, SEPT. 20, 2007 UNK tramples Skyhawks Second shutout in Loper history Callie L. Erickson the sixth highest in school history and In the fourth quarter, moving over gotten into a game. The coaches said this Antelope Staff Writer the most since the Lopers attempted for from receiver and picking up 66 yards on was the most excited and active the team a 599 yard school-record against ten carries was fifth year senior, Tony has been and it was good to see that from Chadron State. Wilson. Scoring after a us,” Liess said. Scoring on 37-yard run down the Overall the Lopers stay pretty close The Lopers had no problem prov- five of their six right sideline, Wilson on and off the field. Often times on ing they owned the turf when they shut possessions in the received his first touch- Wednesday nights you can find the team out Fort Lewis on Saturday. first half, the “This game definitely down as a Loper. at Spaghetti Shop together loading up College Football This year marked the end of Fort Lopers were up gave us a lot of confi- “Offensively our on carbohydrates for their next contest. Lewis’ three year winning streak over the 33-0 at halftime. two-back [play] worked As for Liess, preparing himself for a Lopers. Revenge was long past due. Fort Starting running dence for our upcom- the best for us. That is game includes eating his favorite dinner: Week of Upsets Lewis returned to Colorado with noth- back Jake Richards ing RMAC games ... when we have two run- steak, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, ing to show except bruises, worn out carried the ball 21 ning backs in the back of then laying low and watching the movie bodies, and the look of defeat. times for 147 yards the field. We controlled “300” yet again! Eric M. Korth The Lopers dominated their open- and added two the line of scrimmage The Lopers are off this weekend Sports Editor ing RMAC conference football game as scores. These num- Brendan Liess very well also,” Liess but are still putting in their time and defeating the Skyhawks 61-0. bers pushed Running back said. hard work at practice to capture another Last Saturday lived up to its hype, and at the UNK was ranked No. 2 in the pre- Richards over the ” The Loper defense RMAC victory when they face Mesa season picks and improved their record one hundred mark heated up the field as State Sept. 29 in Grand Junction, Colo. same time threw college football fans everywhere a to 2-1, while Fort Lewis, who was for the fourth time well. UNK starters curveball with the upset of Utah over UCLA. ranked number three, dropped to 0-2. in his college career. played only about two and a half quarters I won’t waste my time talking about past news. “It was basically us and them Liess made quite a statement dur- before coaches put in some new players. Instead I’d like to look over this week’s match-ups [Skyhawks] neck and neck in the presea- ing the game after a red-shirt season last Red-shirt freshman Chris Rotering saw and predict its biggest possible upsets. son rankings,” said red-shirt freshman year. As backup running back, he rushed some playing time and added eight tack- running back Brendan Liess. “This game eight times for 70 yards and one score. les, five being on kick coverage while Call up your bookie definitely gave us a lot of confidence for Adding to his stats, Liess had four catch- junior backup end Chad Rodriguez •Iowa over No. 9 Wisconsin our upcoming RMAC games, as well as es for 75 yards and another touchdown totaled seven stops. After an embarassing loss to Iowa State last determination to compete at our best from 44 yards out, which came from a “Our defense kept pressure on their week, look for the Hawkeyes to prove to their half of ability.” short pass from junior quarterback, [Fort Lewis] quarterback and didn’t the “Tall Corn State” that there is still hope for their From start to finish, this game was Justin Arellano. allow him any drives,” Liess said. season. With quarterback Jake Christensen still lac- in the hands of the Lopers. After Fort “It felt good getting into the end This was UNK’s second shutout ing up the shoes that Drew Tate filled for three Lewis fumbled the opening kickoff, zone. I became more confident with since 2003, and biggest point margin of years, the Hawkeyes will rely on running backs junior defensive end Nate Reicks came myself and how I was playing,” Liess victory since the Lopers beat Fort Lewis Albert Young and Damian Sims to lead the offen- through and tackled the Skyhawks run- said. 79-13 in 1999. Also, the 61 points scored sive attack. Keep an eye on No. 81, tight end Tony ning back, granting the Lopers a safety. Senior Tyler McNitt and junior was the most since UNK grabbed 61 on Moeaki, who averages 12 yards per catch and has After a great rushing game against Eric Myrick both contributed to UNK’s Adams State in 2005. three TD grabs thus far. Either the Hawkeyes will Wayne State the week before with 275 score by catching touchdowns early in “This was a great game. It was a big show up ready, or be de-feathered for a second week yards, the Lopers improved to carrying the game. Starting quarterback Dennis win and confidence booster for the team. Brendan Liess in a row. the ball 51 times for 360 yards and five Havrilla also added 66 yards on eight Fans were involved and cheering a lot Photo courtesy of Peter Yazvac scores. This total was marked down as carries. and it’s been a while since they’ve really Maybe, Just Maybe •Northwestern over No. 8 ohio state Okay, I may be stretching on this one a little If college football Nev. said, “I went to the bit, but I’m not counting it out. Sure, the Wildcats tailgating was like a Nebraska vs. USC game helped snap Duke’s 22-game losing streak by strug- Major League Baseball last year in Calif. and it gling against the Blue Devils in the first game of the player, then the was no comparison to season. Since then, Northwestern has bounced back Nebraska vs. USC this.” with wins over Northeastern and Nevada. People game was the Barry The magnitude of seem to forget that Northwestern still suits up one- Bonds of tailgating. the tailgating was enough time Big Ten freshman of the year, Tyrell Sutton. Husker chants filled to amaze USC fans. “I Sutton, a junior running back, has had a slow start the air along with the can’t believe that people but always has the potential to make big plays. With familiar smell of the actually tailgate nine hours Northwestern coming into the Horseshoe to play grill. Of course, before the game,” Mike Ohio State, look for the Wildcats to be relying on Husker fans were Reed, former USC football leadership from Sutton. more than willing to player (1984-1987), said. share their their ham- The loss to USC burgers with fellow was not enough to hinder Not gonna happen, but what if fans. the spirits of the tailgaters. The sea of red Husker fans were left with •Mississippi over No. 3 Florida Photo by Mark J. Hayden overflowed from tailgating memories that Down in Oxford, fans everywhere are convert- More than 18,000 fans were in attendance for Saturday’s College Gameday on ESPN. Memorial Stadium will last until another ing to become Methodist, Baptist or any other reli- and was visible as far as the eye could see. struck, not by Will Ferrell, but by the number one team comes to town, or pos- gion ending in -ist, just so their Ole Miss Rebels Live bands contributed their talents to magnitude of tailgating. Jeff Gladding, a sibly Saturday’s game against Ball State. have a chance to escape this weekend without the atmosphere. Husker fans were star- Creighton Medical student from Reno, becoming Gator-bait. Can Ole Miss pull it off? graphic by Ashley Stuhr and Eric Korth Sure, if something happens to Florida during their 611 mile trip to the game.

Fantasy Football Frenzy •••KORTH’S HEISMAN WATCH••• RB Steve Slaton – West Virginia. After a 137 Derek E. Wurl One reason fantasy football has grown tremen- Obviously, you want to assemble the best team yards and three touchdowns against Maryland on Antelope Staff Writer dously is because people love the competitiveness. with the best players but in real life that won’t happen Saturday, Slaton moves back into the Heisman “I like trash-talking to my friends and it also because of salary caps and several other NFL rules. spotlight. Slaton is second overall in touchdowns, makes it more competitive. Everybody wants bragging “The top running backs this year are LaDainian but is tied with Michigan’s Michael Hart, Texas’ rights,” Ryan Vanous said. Tomlinson and Steven Jackson and the top quarter- Jamaal Charles and a few others for running backs The NFL football season has started once again, Vanous, a junior at UNK said when people lost in backs are Peyton Manning and Carson Palmer. Just with the most 100+ yard games (3). which means lazy Sundays, late Mondays and fantasy his league they still talk trash. imagine if a team had these athletes: they wouldn’t football. That’s right, fantasy football. For those new to Fellow junior Eric Richter said, “Fantasy football lose. That is what makes this fun,” Richter said. QB Colt Brennan –Hawaii. 298 yards and two fantasy football, it’s when people get together and cre- makes watching the games more interesting. It is a “It is also fun to find a ‘sleeper’ that no one knows touchdowns would be an outstanding game for ate leagues with friends and the goal is to assemble the good way to compete with friends.” about and draft them and then watch them produce most quarterbacks in the NCAA. Brennan put up best team possible to win their respective league. Certain die-hard fans take fantasy football to an for your team.” Richter said. Richter, a young fantasy these numbers last week against UNLV in what was a “below average” game for the Hawaii quarter- Sometimes they play for money, and other times they extreme level of seriousness. Their leagues are often set veteran, has been in more than 15 Fantasy Football back. Look for Brennan’s numbers to be back up play solely for bragging rights. up over a month before the NFL season even starts leagues in the last six years. and people study the pre-draft rankings like they will When it comes to fantasy football, you don’t need against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers next Fantasy football has grown increasingly popular week. over the past few years. Two of the more popular fan- be tested over it. a favorite team to cheer for on Sundays. It is fun to tasy football web sites are ESPN and Yahoo, but just “I’d like to think that I don’t take it too seriously, cheer on all of the players on your team. Plus, watch- search fantasy football on Google and you get what but there is something about me that won’t let me take ing all the NFL games gives college students some- If you have any sports ideas you would like to see covered in the seems like an “infinite” list of results. it lightly,” Vanous said. thing to do on Sundays besides homework. Antelope, feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] { Sports Picks { SPECIAL GUEST This Week’s Top Games

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Jared Hoff guage while in Europe. “We studied Antelope Staff Writer language everyday, because Czech is the most popular language there. I Tyler Anderson remembers was surprised by how quickly you hearing about an opportunity to can learn a language. We also study abroad his freshmen year at learned about the history of central UNK, and that interest stuck with Europe and the old Soviet regime. him until his junior year. In the It was very valuable to have the summer of 2006, Anderson made it hands-on experience in the happen by signing up to study and process,” Anderson said. live in the Czech Republic. He also How did people of the Czech toured Italy, Austria, Hungary, Republic feel about Anderson and Slovakia, Poland and Germany. his fellow Americans? Anderson “I was looking for an adventure. said that, “many of them had with- I had the opportunity to go to holding viewpoints on the Europe, and I took it. It re-inspired American government.” me to continue my education over “They took us at face-value here as well,” he said. though, and I really enjoyed the Anderson, an English major Czech students there. I heard a lot from Wayne, Neb., said he went on of ‘we don’t like America, but we the trip with about twenty other like Americans’ from them. They people, mostly from UNK and think of us as very fun-loving peo- Wayne State. ple. I had five Czech roommates, so Prague, the capital city in the it was nice to be able to get close to Czech Republic, stood out for people who had very different back- Anderson. “That was my favorite grounds.” city because of all the different Anderson met quite a few inter- architecture and people,” he said. “It esting and influential people while also was great because it is afford- studying abroad. “I would say [the able for college students.” most interesting and influential per- Prague is a major tourist desti- son] would have to be a man named Jan. He was a professor at Palacky, a university there,” Anderson said. “He went with us on the tours of young women of the Czech other countries, and he knew every- Republic? thing about central Europe. Then “On a scale of 1 to 10,” he said, he would go to the bars with us “I would give them a 10! The girls after the tours!” are very beautiful over there.” I heard a lot of ‘we Although the people of the Considering the facts he shared “don’t like America, but Czech Republic are historically with me about American beer being known for their love of puppetry scarce in the Czech Republic, how we like Americans’ from and marionettes, Anderson did not prevalent American products like them. They think of us partake in any of the shows. music, movies, or magazines were in “I didn’t go to any puppet the country? as very fun-loving shows,” he said. “The puppet shows Anderson said, “While we were people. are a tourist trap. I’d say if they’re there, “V for Vendetta” was playing. famous for anything, it would be Movies there are either in English ment is a democracy, just like here. I beer! They have a lot of their own with Czech subtitles or Czech with think there are three parties, but the Tyler Anderson beer there, I didn’t see any English subtitles.” third party is not as large. It is real- Senior ” American brews,” he said. Anderson also shared some ly similar to America. I think there When Anderson and his friends other common trends in the Czech is still 17 percent.” had free time, they took part in a Republic, and also some differences. Anderson cherishes the memo- variety of activities. “We saw con- “Coca Cola is everywhere. We ries of his time in the Czech certs, we traveled and we’d catch a saw a lot of McDonald’s over there. Republic, and wishes he could nation in Europe, and Anderson train sometimes on our threeday There aren’t any Wal-Mart stores return. said that the Czech Republic is weekends. We went skiing one over there, but stores very similar,” “There is still so much more to Photos courtesy of Tyler Anderson converting to the Euro, and that will weekend. We just hung out with he said. see and experience,” he said. “I have Top: Even with the sun causing the Prague skyline to silhouette, the beauty of the “only continue to help tourism grow On the political side, how is the friends over there that I miss and friends a lot. There are many good Charles Bridge can still be witnessed. there.” dance clubs,” he said. government of the Czech Republic want to see. People can learn so much from an experience like that.” Bottom left: The ruins of Rome’s coliseum. Anderson and fellow students Speaking of good dance clubs, set up compared to America? Bottom right: These statues have watched many people cross the stone mass of studied history, geography and lan- what was Anderson’s opinion of the Anderson said, “There, govern- the Charles Bridge. Students to star in UNK commercials Auditions held for UNK commercials that might be seen nationally Derry Stover in her car. decided to give it a try,” Salinas said. graduates. expanding into a larger market is tunity presents itself,” she said. Antelope Staff Writer Kyle Kuypers, a senior English A Spanish education major from According to Jeff Bradford of not out of the question. The commercials should be major from Kearney, was also Schuyler, Salinas said that even with Blue Media, a selection committee “There’s a possibility we may run completed around mid-October. More than 20 students gathered pleased with his public speaking will choose three to six students for the ads nationally when the oppor- in the Nebraskan Student Union audition. experience as a the commercials. While three to food court Thursday, Sept. 13, for “The direc- former UNK four separate commercials are auditions to appear in a new set of tor didn’t put diplomat, he was planned, Bradford says this may television commercials promoting too much on still a little ner- change. UNK. the glamorous, vous. “We’re still in the pre-produc- Students, guided by a director, and it was a “Having the tion and selection processes, so were asked to read one or more very relaxing camera in front of nothing is finalized,” he said. scripts in front of a camera. environment,” me—it was very Dwann Holmes-Olsen, Lauren Blessing, a theatre major, he said. different,” he said. Director of Marketing at UNK, said was one of the first to audition. While many The commer- the goal of the commercials is to Although nervous at first, the senior knew about the cials are being start branding UNK as a vital insti- from Elwood said she eventually event in produced by Blue tution in the region. relaxed and was pleased with her advance, some Media, a Kearney “We want people to know what performance. students, like business that spe- UNK is and why people come “It was an opportunity to get Criss Salinas, cializes in video here,” she said. paid to do what I love,” Blessing were merely Photo by Jill Kempt production, and Holmes-Olsen says she also said. passing by and Students wait their turn in the food are scheduled to hopes the commercials will help Students selected to appear in decided to audi- court of the Nebraskan Student Union shoot Sept. 22. The increase enrollment at UNK. the final commercials will receive a tion. to audition for the UNK commercial. commercials will While the commercials will pri- Photo by Jill Kempt $50 stipend. If chosen, Blessing said “I was just feature students marily air locally and throughout Lauren Blessing of Elwood, Neb. gets coaching from the director, Steve Bradford she would use the money to put gas walking by and saw the camera, so I discussing prominent past UNK the state, Holmes-Olsen said of Blue Media, at the UNK commercial auditions held in the NSU last Thursday. Antelope Classifieds

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Klarissa Bellamy being shot at while serving in Iraq. month is an informal meeting, and Antelope Staff Writer These numbers reflect the type is often at a restaurant. Since of situations UNK veterans expe- membership is not restricted to rienced while serving in the mili- veterans, friends and family are tary, and why readjusting to life invited to attend the meetings. back home can be difficult. The meetings are not always about Sitting in the Oak Room of “Readjustment from the dan- the stresses of being in the mili- the Nebraska Student Union, you ger is part of it, but there are a lot tary, but a way for people with would think you were with average of smaller things that affect you similar experiences to get together college students. As the meeting too,” McCrory said. “It changes and live a normal life. began, it was clear that these indi- A challenge facing the group viduals had one thing in common: is reaching the veterans and they were all veterans of the building membership to the United States Military. group. Many veterans go unno- The Collegiate Veteran’s ticed because they are back in Organization is a new student civilian life. “Most of the veterans Photos by Elissa Martin group on campus whose purpose is are busy like other students,” This t-shirt is one of many that UNK students created to observe the National Clothesline Project. The to support UNK students serving McCrory said, “Many of them project was started in Cape Cod, Mass. in 1990 to address the issue of violence against women. This is the in the U.S. Military. Our mission is to “ have part-time or full-time jobs second year that UNK has participated in the project. “It is a nonpartisan group try- raise awareness both and are involved in other activi- ing to help readjust veterans into in the community and ties.” the university system,” Amber The group encourages every- McCrory said, the group’s presi- to our veterans about one to join the organization, not dent, and a veteran herself. “Our the issues that may just veterans. mission is to raise awareness both “Everyone is welcome to in the community and to our vet- arise after deploy- attend whether or not you are erans about the issues that may ment. associated with a veteran,” arise after deployment.” McCrory said. “The best way to A few goals this semester will help our veterans is through be organizing a special event held knowledge and support.” for Veteran’s Day, a booth at Meetings are held every two Student Organization Fair, and ” weeks, and the group is now sending care packages to currently Amber McCrory accepting new members and offi- deployed troops. They are also Collegiate Veteran’s cers. teaming up with the American Organization President “Veterans, all branches of the Legion to get guest speakers at military, families, faculty, stu- their meetings, and fundraising dents, and any supporters are ideas. welcome to join,” McCroy said. One major goal is to reach out your world view.” “We also will strive to find those to veterans who may be struggling The organization also wants to veterans and families who need with Post Traumatic Stress create a network of veterans that assistance all the help we can get.” Disorder. According to the can be used for more than just The next meeting will be held National Center for Post support. Their purpose is not just on Oct. 4, 2007, and anyone inter- Traumatic Stress Disorder, to help with the traumatic side of ested in attending is welcome to e- between 94 percent and 95 per- Each color of shirt has significance: white being a veteran of war, but to have mail Amber McCrory at mccro- cent of the Army and Marines is for women who have died because of a place where people can get [email protected] with any questions. have seen a dead body, and 93 per- violence, yellow/beige represents battered together for fun. One meeting a or assaulted women, red/pink/orange are cent to 97 percent have reported for survivors of rape or sexual assault, blue/green are for survivors of incest or sexual abuse, purple represents men or women attacked because of their sexual orientation, black is for women attacked for political reasons, and gray represents those who support the men and women affected by sexual and relationship vio- lence. The Women’s Center, a place where “men and women can partner together to provide campus-wide, gender equity services,” sponsored the event. Friends Needed!

Amanda Baillie events, Frisbee golfing, playing bas- other 10 percent being high school Antelope Staff Writer ketball and soccer, fishing, scrap students or members of the commu- booking their time together, touring nity. There is no age limitation on facilities such as NTV, the police Friends, but they are encouraged to station or fire house, and/or nature be high school and college-aged People are destined to make new hikes–just to name a few. Friends are people. friends when they come to college. discouraged from spending money “Currently, we have 52 children The Friends Program is UNK’s own while together, so activities remain on our waiting list, mostly boys. version of the Big Brothers Big more on the creative side. There is a huge need for guy volun- Sisters program. “We have reported success such teers! Last year I had 42 boys who The Friends Program was as a Big Friend being the most did not get paired with a Big Friend, founded by Phyllis Moats and was influential person in that child’s life. because we did not have enough guy sponsored by Mid-Nebraska Due to the role modeling provided volunteers,” said Roggasch. Community Services in 1979, and by their Big Friend, many children’s So let’s all help these kids and began receiving sponsorship from grades have improved along with give them a brighter future. Kearney Area United Way in 1980. their ability to socialize with other Volunteer today! Due to the expensive costs and children,” said Roggasch. To enquire if you have what it liability insurance, which came with The program was solely operated takes to be a Friend contact: the national sponsorship of the Big as an academic year program until April Roggasch Brother Big Sisters program, the 2004, when they started operating Friends Coordinator program is now sponsored by the on a year-round basis, so that the Kearney Jubilee Center. Friends Program could continue 2715 9th Ave. Moats served as the Friends meeting over the summer. UNK Kearney, NE 68845 Coordinator from 1978-2002. April students makeup 90 percent of the (308) 236-2036 Roggasch took over for Moats in Big Friend participants, with the [email protected] 2003, and is the acting coordinator today. “How does this work?” you are asking. Little Friends are usually Swing Dance Party! referred to the Friends Program by their elementary school counselors; Hosted by the Catholic Newman Center. however, some Little Friends are referred by parents or other service agencies in the community. Date: Friday, Sept. 21st These children are then matched to his/her Big Friend based on a Time: 7:30 PM th specific criteria developed by the Where: 821 W 27 St. Friends Policy Advisory Council Newman Center Garage (PAC). The Friends participate in bik- *Come Thursday, Sept. 20 ing, rollerblading, bowling (through at 7:30 for free lessons to the program, the Little Friend bowls for free), activities at the Kearney prepare! Public Library and YMCA (where admission is free for Friends), Food and Fun. . .All are Welcome attending UNK athletic and art 8 News TUESDAY, SEPT. 20, 2006 UNKʼs new emergency plan Turning your ultimate distraction into something useful

Mark Hayden have access to a cell phone. tant fact. Virginia Tech. Two things we are an event which is required by all tion systems. We have a satellite Antelope Staff Writer “We have the electronic calling “We are in the process of decid- looking at very closely are text mes- schools to ensure safety. phone and each campus involved tree here on campus that we have to ing which one to use, and it will saging and electronic message “Every November we participate has a satellite phone. We practice contact every building on campus probably be a combination of all of boards.” in a drill with NEMA (Nebraska using this system in case landlines The horrifying events that within a very short period of time. It methods. We can’t rely on one thing With plans put into place, it Emergency Management Agency). and cell phones break down. The occurred at Virginia Tech last is just a matter of picking up the because we know cell phones can only seems appropriate to make They come in with scenarios and last one had to do with biology. I spring are still being felt and many phone and punching in some get overloaded and stop working. sure that these plans will work if the we practice by using their plans and am guessing the next one could be wonder if there was more that could codes,” Lakey said. They found that out the hard way at occasion arises. UNK participates in in this case, we test out communica- about a pandemic,” Lakey said. have been done to save lives. A wireless communication UNK isn’t wasting any time on board is being evaluated. With this these issues. John L. Lakey, Director system, UNK is able to make con- of Human Resources, assures that tact with students through their there have been plans put in place televisions and electronic boards by the school to help take care of that will be installed around the problems of all degrees. campus. “We have procedures in place,” “A person in a central location Lakey said. “Departments within can type a message on a computer UNK have developed plans in their and it would scroll across the elec- particular areas to follow just in case. Public Safety has developed plans to follow in case of a shooter or other type of emergency situa- tion. The administrative team, has their own plan of respose to help make decisions that need to be made.” There are a variety of ways in “Two things we are which the campus can be informed in case of an emergency on the looking at very close- campus. ly are text messaging “Mass e-mails are an easy one,” and electronic mes- said Lakey. These easy ways of com- municating are just stepping stones sage boards. to making sure that all students are informed immediately. E-mails help, but they are not sufficient. There are new technological advances, and Lakey feels like UNK is ready to capitalize on these new ” methods of communication. Text John L. Lakey messaging is a fast and easy way to Director of Human Resources reach the students. Now the univer- sity can turn your ultimate source of distraction from class into some- tronic board. We can now do that thing useful! The UNL campus just with televisions using the new cable started using this, so why not bring system that students have in their this to UNK? Lakey thinks it is a rooms.” great idea. You can never be too careful He also went on to explain how when it comes to technology. As we Photo by Aki Kato UNK has an electronic calling tree, all know, sometimes it is not there Cell phones, your ultimate source of distraction during class, could soon be your source of information regarding campus emergencies. which can be very useful when it when you need it and Lakey seems comes to calling people who do not to have thought about this impor- BeBe coolcool aboutabout firefire safetysafety Board of Regents revamps fire safety policy at UNK

Elizabeth Weaver The fire at Nebraska Wesleyan cy defines university-sanctioned guishers, emergency exit lights, and ments. Larsen said that the univer- makes it easier to come in and out, Antelope Staff Writer University last November prompt- housing as “housing owned and fire proof stairwell doors. Fire alarm sity also performs monthly inspec- but it is important to leave the ed the Board of Regents and operated by the University of systems are tested twice a year and tions of emergency exit lights and doors shut because “the doors are administration to review the uni- Nebraska, owned and operated by the Fire Marshal visits residential stairwell doors to make sure that designed to stop and contain fires.” versities’ fire safety programs. others for the university’s benefit they are functioning properly. This summer the university The University of Nebraska The new policy requires all res- under a lease agreement, and uni- Each semester a fire drill is installed magnetic safety door Board of Regents approved a new idential facilities under the direc- versity-sanctioned Greek residen- conducted in each residential holds in URN and URS. These system-wide Fire and Safety tion of the board to comply with tial facilities.” Rick Larsen, building to make sure that the staff doors fasten to a magnetic strip Protection Policy on Sept. 6, 2007. new safety requirements. The poli- Director of Residential and Greek and students know what to do in that keeps them open, but when a Life at UNK, said case of a fire. Although many peo- fire alarm goes off the doors will the new policy must ple are unaware, Larsen said that a automatically close. Larsen also be followed by both “It is important to $500 fine can be assessed if an recommends that students use on and off campus evacuate because individual fails to evacuate a build- surge protectors for computer Greek houses. ing during a fire drill. If a student equipment. This prevents breakers The biggest there is a chance it fails to evacuate during a fire drill from being thrown, which is also a requirement of the might not be a drill, in their hall disciplinary action is potential fire hazard. new policy is that taken. Larsen said, “it is important The new policy helps ensure each campus must there could be an to evacuate because there is a that university housing has the nec- have sprinkler sys- actual fire. chance it might not be a drill, there essary fire safety protections in tems installed in all could be an actual fire.” place to keep students safe and to university-sanc- There are several precautions alert them of a fire in their residen- tioned housing by that students can take to make sure tial hall. 2017. Larsen said that their room and hall complies Students must also help ensure that Antelope Hall Rick Larsen ” with UNK fire policies and proce- the safety of others by following all and University Director of Residential and dures. Candles, smoking and university policies and procedures. Residence North and Greek Life open-coiled cooking appliances The combined efforts of both the South are the only (including microwaves) are not administration and the students residential facilities allowed. Students are also prohib- will make the residential halls safer PULLPULL that currently have ited from posting on fire corridor and fire proof. sprinkler systems. doors and propping open stairwell All residential buildings once a year to ensure that and fire corridor doors. in case of facilities on campus all halls comply with federal, state, Larsen said that students often in case of currently have smoke and local building code require- prop open stairwell doors because it detectors in every room, and CTE and FIREFIRE CTW have panel systems installed that show exactly where a WantWant toto advertiseadvertise fire is located. Larsen said that withwith TheThe Antelope?Antelope? the older buildings on campus were built with brick and mor- tar and the “con- Contact: struction of the buildings will con- tain a fire fairly well.” Sharice Ward, Advertising Manager Larsen said that [email protected] there are other safety precautions already in place at UNK Price Per Column Inch: including: fire extin- Graphic by Ashley Stuhr On campus/students – $3.00 Local – $6.00 National – $9.00