See online exclusive stories like SIG TAU PHILANTHROPY & STUDENTS FOR LIFE the antelope @ UNKANTELOPE.COM Volume 117, Issue 25 | 4.20.16 | www.unkantelope.com ‘Make-a-Wish’ come true Pregnant in college, Arthur, 12, surprised with his own movie premiere facing new obstacles ANDREA MARTIN Antelope Staff

College students in today’s world face many challenges. Deciding which classes to take, completing homework Photo by Katee Daly Arthur signed on time, studying for exams, writing papers autographs for his and deciding whether or not to work or many fans, who take out those costly students loans. showed up for his These are the “regular” struggles, the film premiere at the things that nearly every college student World Theatre in in America is faced with; then suddenly More photos online at Kearney on Friday, life throws another obstacle in your path unkantelope.com April 15. forcing you to rethink every decision you have made along the way. Two semesters KIRSTY DUNBAR together by the Make-A-Wish Foundation Parker Loghry (recent UNK grad) left of school till graduation. You’ve already Antelope Staff through local Red Orchid Productions. of Red Orchid Productions, spoke at the paid your tuition, and now, you’re pregnant. It was also made possible with help from premiere for Arthur’s movie and about Sure there are other options available. Arthur Zamudio-Ortiz, a 12-year- many volunteers and sponsors. the unique wish for a movie. You could always drop your classes, you old from Lexington, knew only that he Arthur was diagnosed with Kawasaki “Arthur did something most adults consider adoption, and even well, other would be eating dinner with his family at disease when he was extremely young, wouldn’t choose, which is immediate options. But in the end, the choice is made: Applebee’s in Kearney this past Friday. He and it unfortunately caused severe health gratification. He was patient,” Loghry keep the baby, power through school and had no idea that nearly 500 people were problems. said. make everyone, including your child proud waiting just for him to make it to the World Arthur’s parents, Dahicy and Jorge Tory Hooton, who founded Red of the wonderful things you’ve done with Theatre, where his movie “UGS Arthur’s Zamudio, said they knew something was Orchid Productions, said he was also your life. Day Off” was featured. wrong just a few weeks after he was born. impressed with Arthur’s decision for the As the semester begins, things aren’t Arthur was treated like a true movie Arthur had trouble breathing, fevers and Make-A-Wish Foundation. “His wish so bad, most people can’t even tell you’re star for the premiere of the short 5-minute high blood pressure. These symptoms led to wasn’t to consume, it was to create art, expecting. There is some nausea, some animated film based on characters he drew. something they could not have predicted. which you can share with other people,” forgetfulness, but you hang in there. The As Arthur stepped out of the limo, At just 4 months old, Arthur had Hooton said. drop/add period passes, and now as your the crowd cheered and began to chant his four heart attacks that severely damaged Jeff Ensz, a lawyer who practices in second trimester begins, suddenly you are name. People asked for his autographs, his heart. Only 25 percent of his heart Lexington, was contacted to play the part forgetting due dates, too tired to get out of and those who knew him gave him a hug. now works. Doctors believed he wouldn’t of one of the “press” and asked if he knew bed to make it to class, and let’s not forget Arthur smiled the entire time. even turn 1, but the boy with wide smiles anyone else who could help out. “I knew the CONSTANT trips to the bathroom. Four men had volunteered to play continues to defy the odds set against him. just the three suckers to do the job,” said You miss one or two classes because paparazzi from Hollywood’s golden era. Make-A-Wish regional program and Ensz as he gestured to the other three of a doctor appointment that you’re now They dressed in trench coats with fedoras events coordinator Maria Muhlbach said men. David Rozema, Grant Pyper and going to once a month, and did I mention and carried vintage cameras around with she had never seen a community come Kyle Mundil were those three “suckers.” everyone is now staring at you? They’re them. They asked Arthur questions about together for a wish like Arthur’s. Wish Movie posters were made for the all wondering, “Is she just gaining winter his movie and also got autographs from granters Lori Marshall and John Rickard event, and free food and drinks were weight or could she be expecting? Is she him. worked for more than a year to bring the wearing a ring? I didn’t know she was The surprise premiere was put extravaganza together. MAKE-A-WISH, PAGE 5 PREGNANT, PAGE 11 politics now Crucifying Cruz ELLIOT GONNELLA side wants to be associated with, save the Antelope Staff fringe of the fringe. Cruz lacks many easily relatable supporters. Even his most powerful For this election lawmaking supporter, Lindsey Graham, said season, those who want he would rather back Kasich if Kasich wasn’t pure entertainment need so far behind. LOVE to look no further than His selling point is that he is the only the Republican National “constitutional conservative,” though I have Convention (RNC). If there was ever an yet to see any of his policies that actually align election that warranted popcorn munching with the Constitution. Out of the many, I material, this would be one. think the most accurate one of his madness AT FIRST At least it would be if it wasn’t so painful/ is his view of the First Amendment. He taps disgusting to watch. into the rabid evangelical traditionalist side of While many have been focusing on a the right and has all but said America should has-been real estate baron who tapped into be a Christian theocracy. His belief is that the hateful side of the conservatives, I would when our Constitution granted the freedom argue that the true danger comes from a of religion it was meant for only Christians. BITE! Cuban-Canadian American Senator: Ted Cruz, a man whose entire career I would argue has been nothing but an attempt at Incompetence running for the presidency. Recently Cruz has been trying closing the gap between wrapped in himself and Donald Trump. “ Granted, Cruz is still very far behind ideology. not only in delegates and about 2 million in the popular vote and many are suspecting “ unless something dramatic happens he won’t I made this point back in December, but “Stump the Trump.” But you won’t hear America never has been nor was intended that from Cruz or his supporters. In fact, if to be a theocracy. The Holy Roman Empire, you listen to either of them, you would be the Ottoman Empire and England during the told about how each is just one state away Protestant reformation showed the dangers from claiming the nomination and saving and factional instability of a theocratic America. government to the founders. 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2 April 20, 2016 the antelope by Michaela McConnell politics now The tide of trade has turned LUCIANO RAMIREZ GUERRA leveled playing field as the rest of U.S. trade view free trade agreements as mostly current leaderships of both Democratic Antelope Staff partners. The trade barriers between the U.S. harmful compared to 43 percent that do not. and Republican parties and virtually all and China would be reduced significantly, For a long time, blue-collar voters believed Presidents for the past few decades. This The Republicans and and Congress would no longer have to that free trade destroys American jobs. The includes Bill Clinton, Obama, Reagan, both Democrats began losing review the China-U.S. trade relationship rhetoric of Trump and Sanders may seem Bushes and Nixon. their parties to Donald each year. The Senate passed it with heavy like a breath of fresh air to them. The idea of free trade as a positive Trump and Bernie bipartisan support. Sanders, a long-time advocate of “fair force for good is now being associated with Sanders on the Senate The PNTR with China also unleashed trade,” has gone against the pro-free trade status quo establishment figures. This is floor on Nov. 20, 1993. a new wave of outsourcing, this time to stances of the Democratic establishment. forcing candidates like Cruz and Clinton The vote in question? On a bill that China where the costs of hiring workers Opposition to free trade has been a toward opposing free trade agreements like would have the United States join the North are dramatically lower than in the United traditionally progressive stance. However, NAFTA and the Trans-Pacific Partnership American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) States. The PNTR with China has been a Sanders’ surge in popularity is the first (another free trade deal passed by President a free trade bloc between the United States, major contributing factor to the 4 million time in decades that an anti-free trade Obama last year), in attempts to siphon off Canada and Mexico that would eliminate manufacturing jobs that were lost between Democratic candidate has had a decent shot supporters from Trump and Sanders. tariffs (taxes on foreign imports) and other 2001 and 2007. at the party nomination. Given the increasing likeliness of his trade barriers between the three countries. The negative effects of free trade Trump is deviating from a traditional nomination, Trump may very well shift a The vote was a rare instance of bipartisanship have fed into the political rhetoric of both larger chunk of the Republican Party against with 61 “Yes” votes split among Democrats Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders and The danger is that free trade and toward his vision of economic and Republicans, allowing President Bill Republican front-runner Donald Trump, Trump will absorb nationalism. He is already doing that with Clinton to sign the legislation into action. who cite the large job losses. Sanders has Cruz, as the Texas Senator competes with Now, it’s no secret that fumes erupted made his opposition to free trade agreements some anti-free Trump for primary voters. from the collective ears of American blue- an integral part of his campaign. trade blue collar There could be certain implications collar workers. Between 1993 and 2002, Trump has also been extremely vocal “ if Sanders does not get the Democratic NAFTA has caused the U.S. to lose an on the issue, saying that “the great American workers that support nomination. The danger is that Trump will estimated 979,000 jobs (EPI) southward middle class is disappearing. One of the Sanders.” absorb some anti-free trade blue collar to Mexico, where the labor costs are factors driving this economic devastation is workers that support Sanders. If Hillary considerably cheaper than their northern America’s disastrous trade policies.” He even and orthodox Republican stance — that Clinton does get the nomination, she may neighbors. goes as far as to propose a comically high free trade agreements are good things. To have to further shift her stances to compete Fast forward from 1993 to 2000, and 45 percent tariff on Chinese and Mexican conservatives, free trade has usually been with Trump. If this happens, the narrative you find a similar story with the permanent goods, which many economists agree is total seen necessary for free-market capitalism to that free trade is detrimental to American normalization of trade relations (PNTR) overkill. function. workers will be significantly more accepted with China. With the urging of both the Both Sanders and Trump are appealing In contrast to Sanders and Trump, in American politics. Republican Congressional leadership and to similar working class groups that oppose candidates such as John Kasich, Hillary Regardless of what your views are, the President Bill Clinton, this particular piece free trade agreements. According to a recent Clinton and Ted Cruz have historically dialogue on trade is starting to change. of legislation would grant China the same Pew Research Poll, 36 percent of Americans supported free trade deals. So have the

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NATE ABEGGLEN in “Cloverfield” was a thrilling feature that Antelope Staff unfortunately left me a little nauseous. Fast forward to “10 Cloverfield Lane” If any of you and you have quite a different scenario. are familiar with the Not only does this movie film in traditional 2008 monster flick,style (less nauseating than the previous), “Cloverfield,” thenbut the majority of the story is far from you should already be the city and actually takes place in a small acquainted with the wild bomb shelter. This results in you feeling world of “10 Cloverfield Lane,” which somewhat trapped. Given the premise, serves as a spin-off of the prior positively I think the closeness of the movie adds ANTELOPE REVIEW reviewed movie. greatly to the thrill that it seeks. If you haven’t, then you should In this small bunker, we find three 3 out of 5 Kernals know that the previous movie followed a characters who have a very interesting group of New Yorkers through a war-torn dynamic: Howard (John Goodman), car accident and wakes up underground in Courtesy city as they try to escape from an alien Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) and a strange bunker. Enter Howard, who tells Michelle, Howard and Emmett are invasion. The other major characteristic Emmett (John Gallagher Jr.). Matt Reeves, her that some catastrophe has befallen the interrupted during their family dinner in of this movie was that it contained “found who directed the predecessor “Cloverfield,” world, and the air outside is contaminated. “10 Cloverfield Lane.” footage,” camera work depicting one of the is back at the helm in this movie as well. Even though Emmett, another resident of characters actually filming. What resulted In the movie, Michelle is involved in a the bunker, agrees with Howard’s story, Michelle begins to question what is true and what isn’t. Scan code to Although I thought all three of the view trailer CATALYTIC CLOVERFIELD LANE, PAGE 5 COLLABORATIONS

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MAKE-A-WISH from page 1 CLOVERFIELD LANE from page 4 provided for everyone in attendance. leads did a wonderful job in their portrayal Before the movie began, a couple of of their characters, John Goodman stole short messages from Darrin Butters, a Walt the show as Howard and can be attributed Disney animator, and Jon Bokenkamp, with this film’s success with a risky storyline. creator of “The Black List,” served as Having the majority of the movie take place previews. Both congratulated Arthur for in a confined space could very easily turn to his hard work on “UGS” and hoped that he a bore, but John Goodman makes sure that continued to make movies. through his character, you are always on Arthur’s short film stars himself and the edge of your seat because Howard is the his family as the main characters. In the kind of man that you expect to explode any film, Arthur and his brother are members second. He has an unease about him that of a top-secret group of spies. places you on a rollercoaster of what you For this particular mission Arthur is think about him and what you think about supposed to be on a day off, but he ends the story. up called to help save people captured by I may sound like a broken record, but ninjas. They save the people and get to go if there is one thing to take away from this home. film, it is that you can create an enthralling As a thank you, he’s given a vacation, thriller without sprawling sets and vast visual and his family goes to Brazil, where he effects. “10 Cloverfield Lane” does just that gets called to do another mission when the and although the finale (don’t worry I won’t Photo by Katee Daly movie ends. give it away) is a little detached and slightly Maria Muhlbach, the regional program and events coordinator for Make a Wish, said Arthur was very pleased with how the disappointing, the ride is worth your time. she has never seen a community come together for a wish like Arthur's. movie turned out. “It was very fun making “10 Cloverfield Lane" will soon be this movie, and I do want to make more.” available for rent on iTunes and at Redbox.

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Strong Christian background compels senior to bring More photos online @ happiness unkantelope.com Photos by Molly Anson into the lives Beck participated in the International Justice Mission's (IJM) 24-hour stand despite wind of those she and chilly overnight hours. Beck is also involved in the Christian Student Fellowship meets (CSF) as well as a variety of other student organizations on campus.

MOLLY ANSON on the leadership team at CSF and life. She attributes this attitude to her Antelope Staff participates in IJM activities throughout family, her Christian background and the semester. other people. She believes one reason

Hannah Beck, a senior elementary At CSF, part of her job is to welcome she has so much joy is “because it comes education major from Central City, is new students and meet with them one on from God and she should share this joy one of those people who lights up the one during the week. At IJM, she helps with others so that they can share it with room when she walks in. Beck is known bring awareness to the issue of human others.” Beck says she is a people person by almost everyone she meets as funny, trafficking across the world and in the and gets her energy from people. She joyful, caring and kind. She brings a Tri-City area. She also participated in the surrounds herself with positive people sense of love and kindness to everyone IJM 24-hour stand, where students stand and steps away from negative people. whether she knows them or not. Beck outside by the fountain for 24 hours to You can probably guess what Beck’s ‘ and I had met once before and by the end bring awareness to human trafficking by answer when asked what her passion is. ‘ of our interview, she treated me as her standing “one day for their every day.” “People!” She loves to share her joy with best friend. Beck says that her favorite part of those around her. Rachel Sanderson, At first, Beck said that she didn’t loves working in the Grand Island school working with these organizations is women’s ministry leader says of Beck, know which college she wanted to district “because of the rich diversity.” She “being able to advocate for students.” She “She has a great attitude. She looks for “make her mark on.” With various family said that it can be challenging working members attending different colleges, with such a diverse group of students, but there wasn’t one she was particularly at the same time, Beck really enjoys it. She has a great attitude. She looks for the set on. However, once she visited UNK, After college, Beck plans to teach she instantly loved it. She attributes this somewhere in the Tri-City area. She loves good in everyone and always has something to the amazing sense of community that the diversity of schools in that area and kind to say.” she experiences here at UNK. Beck said enjoys the size. Beck said it’s larger than that another reason she chose UNK was where she came from but smaller than a — Rachel Sanderson “our great education department that large city. offers classroom teaching as well as field Beck is also involved in several loves the leadership experience she gets the good in everyone and always has experience.” campus organizations including from being part of these organizations something kind to say.” Beck is currently student teaching Christian Student Fellowship (CSF) and ‘and‘ believes these experiences will help At the end of our interview she said as a first grade teacher in Grand Island, International Justice Mission (IJM), her in her career. “I’m not some kind of tree-hugger, but I and she brings her joy and love to the as well as a worship singer at Kearney I asked Beck why she seems to really am a people-lover.” This is truly the core classroom. Beck says that she really E-Free Church. She holds a position love people and has so much joy in her of Hannah Beck.

6 April 20, 2016 the antelope by Madeline Maloley De Filippis puts energy in ‘Synergy’ Spring dance concert gives ‘Synergy’ students, faculty alike the What: Synergy dance concert chance to dance When: April 21-23

ANNALESE BARNES Where: Miriam Drake Theatre, Fine Antelope Staff Arts building

Synergy, an exciting dance concert, will Tickets: Free for UNK students with open at UNK on Thursday, April 21. The production is directed by Dayna De Filippis, ID, $10 general admission director of dance at UNK. In that position De Filippis is responsible for administering fact keeps pushing me to find creativity in curriculum for the dance minors as well new places and conceptualize concert dance as advising minors and teaching all of the in a new light,” De Filippis said. dance courses offered at UNK, just to name Synergy is De Filippis’ fifth UNK a few. production as a director. When asked what Currently De Filippis is completing her the audience should expect from the dance Photos by Ellen Laird third year as the director of dance. She said concert, De Filippis said, “Synergy is a Senior Music Education Major Toni Birch plays the euphonium in dress rehearsal Monday it has been a wonderful experience and each collaborative concert showcasing the talents night with the UNK Wind Ensemble. Many students playing in the Wind Ensemble year she learns more and more about the of both the UNK Dance Ensemble and the accompanying the dancers will perform under the direction of Duane Bierman. UNK campus and local communities. UNK Wind Ensemble. This year’s concert “One of the most exciting aspects about concept is to showcase the innate, human the music to life in the physical form.” dancing is an innate form of movement my time spent in Kearney so far has been connection between music and movement. De Filippis said Synergy is different from expression that gives everyone involved the level of reception the community has I don’t think there is a better way to past productions because it is the first dance a great sense of self and community,” De had toward dance. I’ve found that students, demonstrate this correlation than with live concert to include live musicians playing Filippis said. faculty and community members alike are music and dance performing side by side. on stage the entire time. The concert is also Students who wish to get involved in truly supportive of UNK Dance and that Audience members should look forward to unique as it is the first collaboration between UNK Dance productions should look for they are willing to experience a wide range an exciting production where dancers and the UNK Dance and Wind Ensembles. audition announcements at the beginning of of movement presentations and events. This musicians share the stage equally, bringing “Synergy is different from previous each academic year or consider enrolling in dance concerts because the music was dance courses open to all UNK students each chosen first and the dances were made in semester. Announcements for auditions are response to the music rather than the other posted throughout the Fine Arts building way around, which is traditional in concert each August. dance. The result is that each dance piece “In the end, I hope Synergy is an has been developed in direct response to exciting production for all those involved the musical stimuli and carefully highlights whether it’s on stage, behind the scenes or certain aspects of each score while bringing in the audience. It is my goal to generate it to life in an abstracted, physical way,” De discussion about dance as a performing Filippis said. art and vital part of our humanity both on Student involvement tends to be campus and throughout the community," heavy for UNK Dance productions. The De Filippis said. "If at least one person walks performers, both dance and music, are all away from a performance of Synergy and students. Three of the four choreographers tells one other person something interesting on the program are students, in addition to or worthwhile about it, then I feel like I have two student light designers and four student done my due diligence as a dance educator costume designers are working on Synergy. and artist in higher education.” The technical production staff for the Synergy will be performed in the Miriam concert is also comprised of students. Drake Theatre in the Fine Arts building on “Students should be involved in dance campus on April 21-23, beginning at 7:30 Dance instructor Dayna De Filippis moves elegantly to Eric Whitacre’s Lux Aurumque. at UNK because it is a growing program, p.m. each night. Tickets are free for UNK Dayna and her students will be performing to various other songs played by the UNK and this is an exciting time to move and students with proper ID and $10 for general Wind Ensemble April 21, 22 & 23, at 7:30 in the Drake Theatre. experience new class and concert formats. admission. Call the UNK Box Office at 308- The human body is designed to move, and 865-8417 to reserve tickets. by Savanna Kiesel the antelope April 20, 2016 7 news Singing to the end of the semester

have to perform about 25 minutes of music. music for you. Music majors prepare for their junior recitals That doesn't sound like a lot, but having “Your professors can guide you, but to memorize eight or nine different songs ultimately, you have to do it yourself. Not ANNALESE BARNES Italian, German and French, which can be in four different languages is difficult," only that, but you have to learn about Antelope Staff a little intimidating. Some of the pieces last Wipperling said. yourself and the best way that you learn as several minutes and have a lot of different a musician. It's a lot of pressure to put on The end of the text, and some of the pieces last only a I know when I a recital, so you want to be as prepared as semester can be a scary minute or two,” Wipperling said. you can. You learn tips and tricks about time for all students, and “I am really excited to perform. I perform it'll all be yourself, as well as how to do well under music majors definitely have improved a lot since the last time my worth it.” that pressure.” are not an exception. Just friends and family have seen me sing, so This won’t be her first time on the stage. ask Morgan Wipperling, I'm excited to see what they have to say. I'm — Morgan She is involved in both Choraleers and a senior music major also excited to share the experience with “ Wipperling Collegium (UNK’s concert and chamber MORGAN who will be giving her my friend Morgan Tracy who is giving her choirs) and has performed in UNK theatre WIPPERLING junior recital on April 23. recital with me. We have been friends since “Most music students, myself included, productions before. The junior recital our first freshman theory class, which was meet weekly for an hour-long private lesson “I'm used to being on stage. It'll be a is a half-hour concert given after music almost four years ago. So, it's nice to finish with our private professor. Then we usually little scarier being out there alone, but I am students pass “advance standing” and have our college careers together too,” she said. meet once a week with our accompanist. excited for the challenge,” Wipperling said. taken their upper division private lessons. It’s clear that giving a junior recital is The rest of our practicing has to be done “After you pass your recital hearing, Wipperling said students have to not an easy task, which raises the question, on our own time, it's highly suggested that which is like a test-out for putting on sing all kinds of repertoire, from Mozart how does one prepare for such an event? we practice for an hour every day, and most a recital, it's about being a musician. I to musical theatre, so it's a good blend of “The better question here is how people practice a lot more than that. It's obviously want to put on a flawless recital, styles. “We also have to learn repertoire in haven't I prepared. For a junior recital, you really time-consuming,” Wipperling said. but I want to have a good time and enjoy “I've practiced my music in the car, at work, performing and seeing four years of hard in the shower, basically anywhere I can hum work pay off. I'm also going to enjoy the rest a tune to see how well I know my music. I of the semester knowing that my biggest know when I perform it'll all be worth it.” test, the recital, is finished.” The pressure is definitely on. Wipperling’s recital is April 23 at 7:30 Wipperling said you have to be self- p.m. in the Fine Arts Building recital hall. sufficient. No one is going to learn the *Free Shaker Cup with Purchase Lowest Prices In Town! 1st Annual 308-224-3863 1420 W. 24th St. Unit B rexiusnutrition.com Nebraska Step & Stroll Competition

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8 April 20, 2016 the antelope by Michaela McConnell sports A word from the coaches Loper athletes shine

KATE BAKER Katie Ruwe, a senior elementary education University. The women finished the meet Coach Saulsbury Antelope Staff major from Blair, who has been coming six out of 11. He said that he was happy discussed the road up strong at the plate, as she tied UNK’s with how he saw the team bonding going schedule that the team Thursday, April 14, was the last Loper homerun record, also being honored as to these meets. had competed with for Luncheon for the 2015-16 school year, with athlete of the week. To conclude, Carnes Coach Bonsall spoke specifically about the last couple of weeks, many coaches providing some exciting explained how emotional it will be to lose some individuals on the team, giving props emphasizing how tough news for the future of Loper athletics. this year’s seniors, with seven graduating to Emily Everett (sophomore, undecided SAULSBURY of a road team the Lopers this spring. from O’Neill), Andrew Fields (sophomore, are. This will be very Softball exercise science/criminal justice major beneficial to them come post season. To Track & field from Ord) and Jacob Bartling (exercise start with the women, who are currently First to speak was science major from Elm Creek) for really at 14-3 and sitting third in the conference, head softball coach Holly Next up Brady stepping up and competing well. At their the coach said he believes that the ranking Carnes, who briefed the Bonsall, head track home meet, Coach Bonsall reiterated should hold in to conference tournament. community with the and field coach, began that he was hoping that the team could Saulsbury expressed how impressed he season so far, mentioning by speaking about the post some good marks. Additionally, he is with the doubles pairings on the team. which players have been transition between the mentioned that he is very excited for these He also mentioned how a few ladies, Paula CARNES stepping up to the plate. indoor and outdoor next few weeks, as the team is already about Jimenez (senior, business administration The softball team, on BONSALL season. At their first to head into their post season. To conclude, major from Barcelona, Spain) Camryn a four-game win streak outdoor meet of the Bonsall was happy to tell the community Parnell (freshman, chemistry major, from after sweeping Washburn and Emporia season, the teams competed really well about 24 individuals who will be joining Lee’s Summit Missouri) and Emma Neil state, hopes to stay in their position and against the 25-team field, Coach Bonsall the squad and making the team even better. (sophomore, history major, from Papillion) clinch the seventh or eighth spot in the said. continue to win tough matches and really conference, Carnes said. Bonsall added that many of the teams Tennis rise to the challenge when the team needs She reiterated team goals before the that beat them were Division 1 schools. it. post season, which included staying sharp At another outdoor meet, the Loper men Next up to the podium was head and competitive. Carnes complimented won, beating nationally-ranked Lincoln tennis coach, Jake Saulsbury. To begin COACHES, PAGE 11 Warriors win 73; Kobe plays final game Two completely different NBA games make Courtesy history one of the greatest days in basketball Kobe Bryant CHRISTIAN SCHWARZ Grizzlies, they would solidify themselves in • Five-time NBA Champion Antelope Staff history. On the other side, the Los Angeles • Two-time NBA Finals April 13, 2016, was a normal day Lakers were ready to face off against the MVP for most. For the National Basketball Utah Jazz. Association and fans, it became anything Normally, this would not be • 2008 NBA Most Valuable but. newsworthy, as the Lakers were sitting at Player Not only was it the last day of the the bottom of the standings. regular season, but two very important However, this was a huge event, as • 18-time NBA All-Star games would be played that day. Laker legend Kobe Bryant was to play the • 11-time NBA First Team The Golden State Warriors, led by final game of his illustrious career that day. Stephen Curry, were one win away from What happened that Wednesday was • Los Angeles Lakers all- breaking the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls record something nobody could have predicted. time leading scorer for the best season with 72-10. Stephen Curry could not have The Warriors were at 72-9, and if they predicted it, nor could Kobe Bryant. won their last game against the Memphis NBA HISTORY, PAGE 11 by Austin Gabehart the antelope April 20, 2016 9 news Leininger researches motivation, impact of injuries DAVID MUELLER role in peoples’ physical activity levels. of increasing the number of students that touches on the online survey, which has Antelope Staff “In individual sports, people are more participate in intramurals. recently been sent to UNK students. intrinsically motivated. Why? Because they “The whole idea is to collect this They also have been attending one-day Every person has his or her own reason don’t have 10 other people to depend on,” data from the students, and then organize intramural events where they have students for being physically active. But, what is he said. “…The problem is a lot of people the information, and give it back to the fill out paper surveys. it that triggers peoples’ diverse levels of don’t know how to implement those skills recreation center to use as a way to create However, she estimates the project will activity? they took from the team component and their programs for intramurals,” Bice said. not be completed until the end of next fall’s Sophomore Elenna sport component. So, once they move on Leininger said she sees the information semester. Leininger, an exercise from high school and those sports are beneficial for the intramural department “We would like to get it published, science major from removed, then the whole responsibility and useful for future participants — seeing and hopefully go to the SHAPE America Aurora, is set to explore comes on the individual.” whom they want to attract, and figuring Conference in Boston,” Leininger said. “We that question through The project tracks UNK students out what is motivating participants to be would love to go to that and present there. data research. involved in intramural activities, analyzing physically active. We have some big goals for it.” ELENNA “The purpose of this 14 different constructs that determine “Let’s say they are all doing it for SHAPE America is the society of health LEININGER project is to determine students’ reasoning for participation. competition. That’s one of our constructs. and physical educators. The conference the effects that past The factors include: stress management, So then they would know they want to win. itself is held annually in different locations injuries, secondary physical education and revitalization, enjoyment, challenge, social Then there are people who just want to do around the country and focuses on motivation have on the level of physical recognition, affiliation, competition, health it for fun, or social affiliation. Some people promoting good health and exercise. activity college and intramural participants pressures, ill health avoidance, positive want to do it for appearance – they want to “It’s been a little bit of an experience have,” Leininger said. health, weight management, appearance, look better,” she said. to work with new people. Dr. Bice was the She was introduced to the idea in strength and endurance and nimbleness. The first stages of the project have been only one I knew. Working in groups can be her second semester on campus when Dr. Along with that information, Leininger a lengthy process according to Leininger. a challenge, but I think we’ve done a really Matthew Bice asked her to join the research and her affiliates are examining the role The process included: (1) The gathering good job. It’s new to all of us – none of us team, in collaboration with associate past injuries play in peoples’ physical of research literature, (2) Putting together have done it before,” Leininger said. professors Medan Adkins-Bollwit, activity levels. many drafts of the survey, (3) Obtaining In the project’s young existence, Bice Kazuma Akehi, and other students in the Leininger and Bice believe the approval from the IRB (Institutional said, “The biggest thing is that college kinesiology and sport science department. information they are researching will be Review Board). students are different.” Bice said accountability plays a large relevant on campus, especially in terms Her group recently put the final Lopers ready to fight to the end Baseball and softball work to earn spots in MIAA is currently in 10th place in the conference with four conference games left on the SEAN LAUGHLIN and in the final four teams they play, except schedule. The Lady Lopers are 9-15 in Antelope Staff for Missouri Western, are fighting to get into conference play, but surging after winning the tournament. their last four against Washburn University The Mid-America Intercollegiate Last week, UNK played game one at and Emporia State. Association (MIAA) conference is one of Fort Hays and a three-game series against To lock into a spot in the conference the nation's elite conferences in all sports, Pittsburg State. Going 3-1 on the week was tournament in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and that does not differ on the diamond. The a must for Day’s squad. They were led by UNK will need a big two days on April 23 baseball and softball standings are filled with sophomore Dallas Schramm from Omaha, and 24 when they play two double-headers national contenders along with many other Nebraska. The cleanup hitter for the Lopers against current seventh placed team in Fort battle-tested teams. has homered seven times in the last eight Hays. Loper baseball and softball teams as of games. Carnes’ team will also play a non- right now will not qualify for the eight-team This week, Fort Hays now travels to conference game against instate rival Wayne conference tournament, but both still have Kearney for game two of the series. After that, State on April 21. In the next five games, time to crack into the field. Both, Coach the team will head to St. Joseph, Missouri, to senior Kate Ruwe will be chasing history as Day’s baseball team and Coach Carnes' take on Missouri Western, currently second she is currently tied for most home runs in a softball team have had up and down seasons, in the conference. Then, trips to Fort Hays Loper season. but are playing better ball at the right time. and Southwest Baptist in the following Courtesy There is plenty of time for both teams to The baseball team is currently 9th in week before UNK is back at Memorial Sophomore Dallas Schramm prepares for find a way into the tournament, but they're the conference standings with 11 games Field the weekend of May 6, against Central the pitch. The criminal justice major from going to need to finish strong to do so. left to fight to punch their ticket to St. Oklahoma on senior weekend to wrap up Omaha has 10 home runs on the season Best of luck to both teams in their final Charles, Missouri, for this year’s conference the season. including seven in his last eight games. weeks of the season. tournament. They are 13-15 in conference Now on the smaller diamond, softball

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PREGNANT from page 1 married?” These are the questions, and swollen feet up and taking just a little cat for granted again. up, the one who ruined my chances at the stares you now have to live down at nap that will inadvertently take up three College is hard. Life is hard and yes, spring break in Florida and who blew any every turn of the hallway. hours of your day. pregnancy is very hard. My mother used opportunities of a “beach body” for 2016 You manage to make through Did I mention, you have a baby to always tell me, “If it’s easy, it wouldn’t will be worth it. midterms, you’re even doing quite well shower to help plan, a nursery to put be worth it.” And in December when I’m holding considering you can’t remember if class together and every time you go to the my diploma in my cap and gown, and I starts at 12:30 or 12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays store you think to yourself, “How do I Now, being in this look to the section where my mom and and Thursdays. decide which brand of diapers REALLY situation myself, I dad are sitting holding this little hell- Now the end is near! As the semester is the best?” raiser, the struggles of being un-married begins to wrap up, new terrors are setting Now that your pants don’t fit, your will never take the and pregnant in college will seem like a in: finals. shoes don’t fit and boy do you feel like “ resources that UNK lifetime ago. Final exams, papers and projects are you just don’t fit in anywhere, you’re The point I’m really trying to make piling up in every class. You go home down to the last three weeks of school, has to offer for is that you should never question your every afternoon intending to study and you made it. granted again. ” strength or your judgment. Yes, life is work on your speech or your paper, but I used to be one of the students that hard and it won’t get any easier after when you get there you’re so drained scoffed when pregnancy was added to the I am here to tell you folks, this is graduation, after I land a good job from the three block walk to campus Americans with Disabilities Act. Now, defiantly worth it. At the end of this (hopefully), or after this baby is born, but for your 50-minute class that all you can being in this situation myself, I will never journey, this little guy who makes me it will very much be worth it. think about is putting your now very take the resources that UNK has to offer eat like crazy, then throw it right back

NBA HISTORY from page 9 However, something magical did The Warriors won 125-104 and highest-scoring game was previously held Lakers were losing almost throughout, happen. obtained 73 wins in a season, making their by John Havlicek, who scored 29 points for Bryant scored 10 more points to finish off The Warriors played the way they mark on history. the Boston Celtics in the 1977-78 season. the game with 60, all the while leading the usually did, as they were routing the On the other side of the spectrum, at However, this was Kobe Bryant, and he Lakers to a 101-96 victory. Grizzlies the entire game. the same time the Warriors were playing was not one to back down from a challenge. It was truly a legendary finish for one Stephen Curry was lights out the entire their game Kobe Bryant was playing his He took on Shaq’s challenge. of the greatest players in NBA history, and game, during which he ended up surpassing last. By the end of the first quarter, he was now he has another record under his name. 400 made threes in a season. His former teammate Shaquille O’Neal already at 15 points. As the fourth quarter His final words to the screaming fans No man has ever passed 300 made had previously told him to score 50 points. was drawing to a close, he surpassed 50 at the Staples Center said it all. threes in a season, and Curry himself Not an easy thing to accomplish, as points. “What else can I say?” he said. “Mamba previously held the record that he broke. the 37-year-old was up in his years, and the By the end of the game, in which the out .”

COACHES from page 9 Discussing the men, who are currently as players. Day expressed the disappointment in Lamberson said that 15-2, coming in 3rd in the conference and the year not going the way that they had the team has had nine region, Saulsbury detailed how the team Baseball expected, he assured the community that practices, and he is very “stubbed their toes” against Southwest the men are playing as hard as they can, and excited with the work Baptist but came out stronger. Although he Coach Damon Day they are still representing UNK in a first that has been put in was disappointed with the loss, ultimately spoke next, discussing class manner. To conclude, Day expressed during those practices. Saulsbury said that the team, and most the year for the baseball his excitement for the future, saying that LAMBERSON He said that he is very specifically Georges Wakim came out team thus far in the they had the top recruiting class in the last pleased with the energy, of it stronger. Following, the coach season. He started by five years, and the team is getting better for enthusiasm and competitive nature the credited Wakim (sophomore, business comparing this baseball the future. men are exhibiting, expressing his gratitude administration major from Cairo, Egypt) DAY season to life. “There are to the young players for pushing the older with defeating a very tough player. He said good days and bad days, Football guys on every play. that after seeing both victory and defeat the and you hope for more good days when it’s Lamberson added that the team team is more “match tough,” developing ov e r.” Last but definitely not least, Coach currently has six quarterbacks from some aggressiveness in the players. Day discussed a change in line-up that Josh Lamberson was up to the podium last season returning with four years of Overall, Saulsbury expressed his desire lead to an 11-3 win over Fort Hays State. to talk about football. To start his speech, eligibility. He concluded by encouraging all for the team to play without fear of making Moreover, Day said he is pleased with the Lamberson said that he is very honored to fans to attend the spring game April 23. mistakes and step up on the court embracing young players stepping up. He described be associated with such great people in the Visit unk.edu/athletics to learn fear. To conclude, coach Saulsbury said Dallas Schramm, the athlete of the week coaches and athletic family he has joined more about Loper athletic competitions that he hopes they continue to play well, (sophomore, criminal justice major, from since coming to UNK. occurring. Loper Luncheons will resume continue to improve and continue to grow Omaha), as an absolute terror. Although Discussing the spring season, during the fall semester. by Alison Buchli the antelope April 20, 2016 11 feature [LOPER OF THE WEEK] RA becomes pageant queen

RACHEL AREHART AND KATTIE SADD Antelope Staff

It was a night just like any other, said sophomore McKenna Leitschuck. “I was doing homework one night and got distracted by an ad I saw online.” Little did she know this ad would be life altering, Leitschuck said. Leitschuck refers to the ad as a “spur of the moment deal.” An ad for the Miss Courtesy of Mfinanga Photography Nebraska International Pageant caught her eye. Leitschuck recalls humorously ABOUT MCKENNA: how much more interesting signing up for pageant was compared to the Class: Junior homework she was working on.

Major: Exercise science Leitschuck said a beauty pageant

Hometown: Lincoln wasn’t something she saw herself doing growing up because she was always McKenna Leitschuck's extremely busy with sports.

platform for the Miss International She said pageantry was a ton of work, Photo by Rachel Arehart

Pageant was about body peace a lot more than she thought. "My mom Leitschuck proudly wears her pageant crown along with her RA name tag, proving that and confidence for young girls. helped me way more than she should hard work pays off. She said, "My favorite part was have," Leitschuck said, "It was a lot of getting to speak about things that work, getting sponsors, raising money, as if she had no idea what she was doing, Though she didn’t end up winning ‘ I'm passionate about, which deals finding the outfits, the list went on and she knew she could use some of her stage‘ the Miss International 2015 contest in with confidence and young girls and on." experience from theatre and choir. Jacksonville, this opportunity was one of those with eating disorders." It turns out being an RA (Residential “My goal was to be as real and down many in her future, Leitschuck said. She used her gofundme Assistant) takes more time than she to earth as possible. I never wanted to Leitschuck is an exercise science blog to raise money and spread guessed it would. Everyone can agree that sound or look rehearsed, and I guess that major, but she says her major is kind of her platform. Her blog reads: "I being an RA is definitely not an easy task, got me to where I wanted,” Leitschuck her “back up plan.” am beyond excited for this great it takes a lot of time out of a student's day. said. The exposure from the Miss opportunity to reach out to the International Pageant led to numerous community and raise awareness My goal was to be as real and modeling agencies and photographers for a 'Positive Body Image.' It contacting her for information and is something I am extremely down to earth as possible. wanting to book her for future shoots. passionate about. — McKenna Leitschuck “It is definitely crazy! It is so me "My goal is to reach out to as though,” Leitschuck said thinking back to many young girls as possible in how her modeling career took flight, “I order to teach and inspire safe ways "It takes a lot more time than I Leitschuck decided she wanted always through myself into situations way to attain a healthy body image. I expected. I can’t give an exact amount become an RA last spring and thinks that over my head.” have decided to name my campaign because it depends on each day what job has helped her people skills. “I really Leitschuck isn’t slowing down HAPPi which stands for 'Healthy and issues arise, like if someone gets locked like working with people and getting to anytime soon. With several shoots coming Positive, Powerful Individuals.' out or someone is having a conflict, but hear their stories.” up all over the states, Leitschuck is ready "I hope to be able to reach out usually‘ I would‘ say a good four hours Tad Fuchs, Men's Hall Director, to travel and to chase her dreams she said. to as many young girls as possible each day. praised her for doing well as an RA, “My biggest goal for modeling is to be over the next year. I will do this by Crazy enough after taking a “shot "McKenna is doing an awesome job on Sports Illustrated someday,” Leitschuck teaming up with different schools as in the dark,” Leitschuck actually won the taking charge of a community in Men's said. “It is pretty far out there, but well as Girls on the Run, a non-profit Miss Nebraska International Pageant Hall. She does programs and activities to everything about me is pretty much ‘go big organization that trains girls for a and was on her way to nationals for Miss help her residents interact with other on or go home.’” 5K while teaching lessons such as International in Jacksonville, Florida. their floor to have a successful and more She says she knows great success may confidence and self-esteem." “At first, I honestly didn’t think I’d impactful experience doing their time take awhile. “It won’t happen right away win the pageant” Leitschuck said. Feeling here at UNK.” but the chase is the best part.”

12 April 20, 2016 the antelope by Alison Buchli