This week's online poll question: Last week we asked: What are your thoughts on the early snow? What discourages you from voting for a political candidate?

50% I don't like their 10% They have a weird political values name I can't pronounce 10% Their commercials 10% I don't vote 10% They look funny 10% I've never heard of them theVolume 116, Issue 10 | 11.12.14antelope | www.unkantelope.com Granger Smith to play Mortar Board hosts annual Nov. 14 in Kearney Smith's altar ego Earl event to thank veterans Dibbles Jr. returns to CBS Sports Network Photo by Jessica Albin Senior Mortar Board members Morgan Kristensen from BY JESSICA ALBIN Minden and Jon Hess from Imperial staff one of the Asst. Editor/Copy Editor booths for students to come and write thank you notes to veterans and active service members. Senior Sarah Country music maverick and viral su- Maginnis from Odell takes a minute out of her day to perstar Granger Smith announced plans express her appreciation for the troops. Mortar Board for an extensive 65 city headlining fall hosts this event every year with booths in the Nebraskan tour in August. The YEE YEE NATION Student Union and the Health and Sports Center. 2014 TOUR officially kicked off in Fargo, North Dakota, on Aug. 27 and will bring Granger to all corners of the U.S. through- out its run. Special guests Logan Mize and Jeff Allen will appear in various cities. With a staggering two million+ dedi- cated followers via social media and the After horrific injury, Ball overcomes odds best selling independent country album in digital sales of 2013 to his credit, Granger Surviving physical injuries following abuse, She said that the doctors told her has also released a new full-length docu- she flew headfirst into the windshield, mentary providing a behind-the-scenes she faced formidable emotional scars and the car flipped twice before she look at the Granger Smith SEE Q&A was ejected from the sun roof. She experience. The documen- WITH flew 75 feet going 75 miles per hour tary offers a look into the SMITH, BY AUSTIN KOELLER down the road, landing on her left hip. ins and outs of life on the PAGE 11 News/Feature Editor Ball woke up in a hospital bed at Good road as he, his band and Samaritan. She had broken her pelvis in six his crew travel the coun- In high school, Emaly Ball says places, shattered her tailbone, broken both try selling out shows in brand new mar- she was just like many other students arms, punctured and partially collapsed kets, set unprecedented attendance re- who don’t feel part of the in crowd. She her left lung, lost all her muscle mass and cords and bring fans the high-energy,

hated math and spent her days drawing was left with a traumatic brain injury. unparalleled show they’ve come to expect. in the art room. She was not an athlete, "The doctors were astounded," Ball In addition to bringing his consistently

making her feel an outcast, she said. said. "They didn't know why I survived." sold-out, electrifying live show to fans "It was just average. Nothing Ball was in the Intensive Care Unit for a week, nationwide this fall, Granger will return “ like it is now," she said. and in the hospital for a month and five days. to primetime national TV once again as “Now” for Ball, a junior family studies "They started to do small stuff after I his country boy alter ego Earl Dibbles Jr. major from Kearney, is defined by events started waking up," she said. "They had appears for a new season of CBS Sports that began shortly after she moved from me move side to side to distribute the Network’s “Inside College Football.” By Lincoln to Loomis when she was 15. blood because they didn't want the blood popular demand, Dibbles will deliver his Photo by Austin Koeller "I met a guy, and it was an abuse story," to build up in certain parts of my back personalized “Dip Em’ and Pick Em’” Emaly Ball provides inspiration she said. "It was fine at first, but it escalated or anything. They would get me up and segments, making college football picks for other students. Her accident into something that was really bad." try to get my legs moving, but I couldn't throughout the entirety of the season. set her back in high school, but Two years later, on March 11, do anything. They had to carry me. It Hosted by Adam Zucker and analysts she pushes forward to success as 2012, the abuse reached a climax started out with just moving my feet Randy Cross, Brian Jones, Aaron Taylor president of the CIA at UNK. on a day that Ball will never forget. back and forth — that's all I could do." and Christian Fauria, this season of “Inside "He just decided to pick me up, throw While the physical scars College Football” premiered Aug. 26 and me in his car and run the car off the side of See scheldule of events on page 10 BALL, PAGE 10 airs each Tuesday from 8:00–10:00 p.m. the road," Ball said. "I don't remember it." EST. entertainment Who do these people think they are?

16 celebrities hoping not to hear: 'You're fired.'

• Jamie Anderson – Professional • Kevin Jonas – Musician snowboarder • Shawn Johnson – Olympic gymnast • Johnny Damon – Former MLB player and • Lorenzo Llamas – Actor World Series champion • Kenya Moore – Star, "The Real • Vivica Fox – Actress Housewives of Atlanta" • Leeza Gibbons – Daytime talk show host • Terrell Owens – Former NFL player • Brandi Glanville – Star, "The Real • Keisha Knight Pulliam – Actress Housewives of Beverly Hills" • – Attorney/journalist • Kate Gosselin – Star, "Jon & Kate Plus 8" • Ian Ziering – Actor • Gilbert Gottfried – Stand-up comedian

• Sig Hansen – Star, "Deadliest Catch"

2013. Filming for this season was complet- chance either. The highest an athlete has multaneously with, “You’re fired,” is back. ed early in the year. finished was Lennox Lewis in fourth all And so are 16 new candidates on the The term 'celebrity' on Celebrity Ap- the way back in the inaugural Celebrity upcoming season of the Celebrity Appren- prentice has always been used with a little Apprentice. But, if you thought Dennis BY ANDREW tice. bit of discretion. Seriously, who is this al- Rodman times two was fun, Owens is sure HANSON With a list comprised of the likes of leged snowboarder named Jamie Ander- to be good TV. Columnist Kate from that show about eight children son? Kenya Moore, who is this season's on TLC, Gilbert Gottfired, Terrell Owens When you look at the list of past win- real housewife, is sure to square off against and Geraldo Rivera, ners you see a list Kate Gosselin. Because what says fun like this cast is sure not to “But, if you thought consisting of Piers watching a “real housewife” go blow to disappoint. Dennis Rodman times Morgan, , blow with a mother of eight. From Dennis Rodman to Gary Busey Sure, viewers , John So what have I concluded about the to people that make you say, “Which Real are going to wonder two was fun, Owens is Rich, upcoming season of the Celebrity Appren- Housewives show was she on again,” the which Jonas broth- sure to be good TV. ” and . tice? There are three things: Celebrity Apprentice is back. er was that again, What’s that mean? – Terrell Owens is sure to be fun. Like Donald Trump’s finger pointing si- but they’ve already Probably not much, as really fun. He’ll probably agree to be proj- played that game with the Kardashians. long as you’re not Gary Busey you’ve got ect manager early on and flame out mis- The show, slated to premiere on Sun- a chance. erably, but in an absolutely spectacular day, Jan. 4, on NBC is the franchise’s sev- In actuality, someone who is a musi- fashion. Dennis Rodman was by no means enth celebrity version and 14th overall. cian or in the TV industry in one shape great at the game, but was fun to watch, This installment is premiering nearly two or another has the best chance. Does that especially in his second go around in All- years since the most recent All-Star Celeb- mean Kevin Jonas is going to win? No. Stars. rity Apprentice, which ran in the spring of According to history, T.O. has no – Apparently Kenya Moore has some competition as to who’s the realest house- Great experience for Education, wife on this season of Celebrity Apprentice RECREATION JOBS! because Brandi Glanville is also on this January - April seasonal positions Recreation, Sports Administration, and Exercise Science majors! season. Moore, who is on the Atlanta ver- * Girls & Boys Basketball Coach ($8.25-9.25 per hour) sion, and Glanville, on Beverly Hills, are * Girls & Boys Basketball Official ($8.25-9.25 per hour) APPLICATION DEADLINE: * Parent/Child Sports Instructor ($8.25-9.25 per hour) going to get an enormously huge fight that * Girls & Boys U11-14 Soccer Coach ($8.25-9.25 per hour) Friday, December 5 you’ll cringe at, but laugh ridiculously at * Adult Volleyball Official ($10.00-12.00 per hour) Call 237-4644 for more information. because of how petty and absurd it is. * Adult Kickball Umpire ($10.00-12.00 per hour) * Adult/HS Intramural Basketball Official ($12.00-17.00 per hour) – Geraldo Rivera, the man who broad- * League Supervisor ($9.00-11.00 per hour) casted the Good Samaritan trial in the fina- * Youth Fitness & Day Camp Instructor ($8.25-9.25 per hour) le of "Seinfeld" is going to be told, “You’re Applications available at the Kearney Park and Recreation Office, 2005 1st Avenue (SE of Library), or go to www.cityofkearney.org. The City of Kearney is an equal opportunity hired,” from the Donald himself, or so I employer. Applications received after the deadline will be kept on file. think.

2 November 12, 2014 the antelope Layout by Jim Ma news

CAMPUS CRIME LOG 10/22: The CTW hall director reported she found alcohol in a room during health and safety checks. The resident was of legal age and was issued a conduct summons. 10/24: A male reported that he found alcohol in trash cans of a resident while doing health and safety checks at CTE. The residents were contacted and given a conduct summons. 10/24: A female called to report she had a student who would like to report being sexually harassed by a Chartwell's employee at the Ne- E AT braskan Student Union. 10/24: A female reported that a male student she was advising said that he was not coming back to school and was going to "live the good DRINK life." The male has not been seen for a couple days. The parents later ★ AND BE ★ listed him as a runaway with the Alliance Police Department. 10/26: A subject reported that a friend that was staying with him came to his apartment after he had been drinking and broke the door lamp when he kicked the door open. 11/7: A caller saw a male push a female around 11:30 a.m. and thought that it was suspicious or that he might hurt her. The caller had FREAKY! no idea who the girl was and he thinks the subjects know each other. The officer tried calling the male subject involved and did not make contact. 11/8: An officer received a report of a possible liquor violation at CTW. After investigating, five people were issued MIP citations. 11/9: A subject called to report that he had some clothing stolen from the laundry room.

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Layout by Marie Bauer the antelope November 12, 2014 3 sports Beranek looking ahead to improve

blessing to watch him grow and achieve his goals.” Former freshman of the year In his four years of high school, Connor said his father created many unforgettable moments. Surprisingly, has high expectations for playing for his dad was not much of a struggle for Connor. “I really enjoyed it. A lot of people thought we would team in upcoming season go home and talk about basketball, but not really. Being at BY DAVID MUELLER home with him, we talked about normal stuff. But I really JMC 215 did enjoy playing with him because it was another time for me to spend time with my dad,” Connor said. Photo by David Mueller “I’m just a country boy,” said Beranek. He enjoys Connor Beranek was turning heads playing basketball Beranek credits much of his talent to starting at a hunting and fishing in his free time. Beranek also for the Doane Tigers in the 2012-2013 season. He was young age. Connor said going to basketball camps and noted that in high school, baseball was one of his named Freshman-of-the-Year in the Great Plains Athletic playing frequently helped develop his game. favorite activities. Connor is in his junior year and Conference and averaged 15.9 points per game. Coach Beranek had different thoughts about his son’s is majoring in physical education. He strives to play Since his transfer to UNK, he is still drawing much skill set. “He is freakishly tall, but can handle it like a basketball overseas after college. positive attention playing guard. In his sophomore season guard, he can post, he does it all. That is the way I taught he did not disappoint Loper fans, averaging 17.9 points per all of my sons,” Paul said. game and 6.3 rebounds per game. “It was a step up from Connor said he looks up to his older brother Drake, possessions, the nerves go away,” he said. NAIA to Division II,” said Beranek about the transition who was a Loper before transferring to UNL for basketball Eating two toaster strudels before every game is his from Doane to UNK. in 2010. “He’s had a big impact in my life. I go to Drake new pregame ritual he established last season to help him Connor said he should have been playing for the for advice when I’m struggling with my game,” said relax. Lopers from day one. Getting closer to his hometown, Connor. He also looks up to NBA superstar Kevin Durant. Connor hopes to pursue his dreams of playing Ravenna, played a pivotal role in his transfer. He said, “I He noted that they have similar body builds. basketball overseas after his college career is completed. enjoy going home every once in awhile and watching a Connor has high expectations for his team in After that, he plans to follow his father’s footsteps by Ravenna game or going home to see my family.” the upcoming season: to finish in the top four of the becoming a teacher and coach. Paul Beranek, a legendary coach of the Ravenna Blue conference, win at least 20 games and make it to the Jays and Connor’s father, had the opportunity to coach his NCAA tournament. His individual goals are quite simple: son in high school and watch him grow as a player. “Make first team MIAA.” The Antelope “I got to spend more time than most fathers ever do, Just like any other competitor, Connor feels jitters almost 24/7. We really got along pretty well. It wasn't before each game. “I’m nervous before every game. I’m Sudoku 9x9 - Puzzle 5 of 5 - Hard always an easy go, but 98 percent of the time is was a shaking, and I get butterflies. But after the tip and a few Sudoku

8 9 5 3 7 1 6 2 5 Men's basketball preview 9 6 5 4 8 2 BY SHANNON COURTNEY says the biggest thing for the team this year is to focus Antelope Staff on getting better and staying healthy. “We have also 6 embraced a lot of new faces so we must work toward As they hope to build on where they left off in getting everyone on the same page.” 2 3 1 7 5 4 the 2013-14 season, winning 10 out of 13 games and finishing 6th in the conference, the 2014-15 men’s 1 9 basketball team aims to finish in the Top 4 and move on Upcoming games: to the MIAA tournament. Nov. 15 - Colorado School of Mines | Home Previously as an offensively dominating team, they 6 5 Nov. 21 - Chadron State College | Away hope to improve and focus on their defense this season. Kevin Lofton, co-head men’s basketball coach, Dec. 1 - Doane College | Home 5 6 7 1 2 Find answer on pagewww.sudoku-puzzles.net 9 www.sudoku-puzzles.net

4 November 12, 2014 the antelope Layout by Alison Buchli sports Women scrimmage before opener on road Aqualopers take win in BY SHANNON COURTNEY Antelope Sports Upcoming games: Photo by Hannah Backer Alexa Hogberg and Taylor Neilson try Omaha over St. Marys Considering the talented group and Nov. 14 - Wayne State College to get the ball from Shelby Zimmer- the amount of speed they offer, the 2014- | Away man Watson as she starts to fall to the STAFF 15 women’s basketball team hopes to have floor. Hoberg and Neilson are current- Nov. 15 - Northern State more wins than losses this year. ly on the women’s basketball team The UNK swimming team won six and Watson is an alumni from 2014. Kevin Chaney, University | Away events and set several pool records in a women’s head basket- Nov. 17 - Midland University 110-58 victory over the College of St. ball coach, said they are Mary Saturday afternoon in Omaha. very excited to get start- | Home This was the Aqualopers' second ed with the season, but straight win over CSM this season. also have some concerns. UNK started the day by winning “We lost some very ex- the 400 medley in a pool record time perienced players early of 4:21.46, nearly seven seconds faster in the school year, which than the Flames. CHANEY was an unexpected blow, Swimming lead on that squad was so we will suit up nine Tekamah junior Skylar Tatreau. She for the first game (Nov. won the 400 individual medley three exhibition game against alumni) and hope events later in a pool record time of to get our others back from injury soon.” 5:01.66. Not only was the time 23 sec- Chaney says because of the injuries onds faster than the runner up but it also they lose depth, which calls upon the other moves her up three places to fifth on players to step up and stay healthy. “We UNK's all-time list. must work harder and smarter than our op- Next, junior Brianna Monter (Oma- ponents, adjust to playing a lot of minutes ha North) won the 200 breaststroke in a and stay healthy.” pool record time of 2:43.69 with the 400 free relay team placing first in 3:51.18. Also setting a new Lied Fitness Center Pool record, this foursome included Tatreau and freshman Kylie Kenedy (Omaha Burke). Finally, sophomore Kenzie Eubank (Ft. Collins, Colo.) won the 50 free in 27.61 with Ralston junior Alex Prochas- ka taking gold in the 500 free (6:05.63). UNK is at Morningside College on Nov.14 and then stays in Sioux City for the Mustangs Invite the next day.

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Layout by Marie Bauer the antelope November 12, 2014 5 sports #Lopes4Life Lady Loper soccer seniors say farewells

BY NIKKI THOMPSON Sports Editor

Transitioning into a college lifestyle is hard enough, let alone while trying to juggle practice, games, travel with a full-time class load and Photo by Shannon Courtney homework. But for these four, being a student athlete has The four seniors gather never been a chore. The squad, at their home field, Foster as the seniors have come to Field at Cope Stadium, call themselves, remembers one last time to share a struggling through the first few more laughs before weeks of 2-a-days together. they finish the rest of their collegiate career Now after four years, 73 games as NARP’s (non-athlete and 39 away trips, four seniors regular people). The Lady have beaten the odds. Over Lopers are anxious to see 6,930 minutes played together what life has in store be- has bonded teammates into yond the game they love. friends and even further into a family of competitors. Photo by Nikki Thompson

Lauren Hoeft Jillian Stoumbaugh Major: Chemistry Comprehensive Major: Business administration and Meet the emphasis in Biochemistry Spanish language Holdrege Westminster, Colo. Position: center back Squad Position: defender

Delanie Phillips Kaitlyn Taylor Major: Psychology Major: Geography and GI Science "We believe in ourselves..." Minor: Family Studies Omaha Coach John Maessner Omaha Position: forward Position: center midfield

6 November 12, 2014 the antelope FOUR QUESTIONS FOR FOUR SOCCER SENIORS

respect What does it feels like to be a NARP? your 1 (non-athlete regular person) # elders

J says: Horrible…like what do I do with this thing called “free- Courtesy time?" Dressing up in costumes for a Halloween day practice L says: I don’t think that it has completely set in that I am no is a Loper soccer tradition. longer an athlete, but I’m enjoying the extra time! The senior class raised the bar this year, dressing up as D says: It’s weird. I have all the time in the world now and I senior citizens. can’t use the excuse that “I’m out of town for soccer” for class.

K says: Being a NARP means lots of Netflix and naps. I'm thoroughly enjoying it thus far.

What did you enjoy most? What will you miss most? 2 J says: Meeting my best friends and learning some tough lessons about life in the meantime. 3 J says: I will miss everything so much since I am so in love with the sport. L says: The relationship building side of soccer was my favorite. I was able to meet other athletes outside of soccer L says: I will miss my teammates most. We created a lot through SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee), which of bonds through soccer and it will be hard not seeing wouldn't have happened without soccer. them all the time.

D says: I enjoyed being a role model. I loved signing D says: I will miss my teammates the most because we autographs for kids and being able to coach them at camps. became so close over this last season that it will be hard

not seeing them every day. K says: The best memories as a student athlete are all the road trips with my teammates. K says: I will definitely miss the girls the most. I've made some of my best friends on this team and they have helped me overcome a lot of obstacles in my college career. Can you match the senior to their celebrity crush?

Chris Evans P!nk What's next? 4 What are your plans for after graduation?

J says: Attend law school.

L says: I plan to attend pharmacy school and eventually become a pharmacist.

Taylor Kitsch

Ryan Reynolds D says: Attend grad school.

J says: says: J says: D Definitely Ryan Reynolds…hey :) :) Reynolds…hey Ryan Definitely

P!NK P!NK K says: I plan to pursue my masters in Urban K says: says: K L says: L Chris Evans Evans Chris

Definitely Taylor Kitsch (Tim Riggins) Riggins) (Tim Kitsch Taylor Definitely Planning. Answer key: Answer

Layout by Marie Bauer and Nikki Thompson the antelope November 12, 2014 7 news Competition tough to study in U.S. Japanese language student eager to connect to Kearney point of view

BY AKIHO SOMEYA 18, with plans to stay here for one year. Antelope Staff Kansai Gaidai University is a one of the famous Japanese international universities Because Japanese students usually in Osaka, Japan, that focuses on learning start to learn English when they are in a foreign languages more than other middle school as compulsory education, Japanese universities. students can develop expertise in writing Muramoto majors in English and and reading English, but it is hard to minors in education in Japan, but he was acquire skills for speaking and listening to always interested in studying in the U.S. English. “I have wanted to study abroad since As a result, Japanese students often I entered my university, and that was the study abroad, and reason why I chose to go Kansai Gaidai Korean students go 'home' Japanese universities University. I am interested in learning cooperate with American about communication and psychology in universities so that they an American university,” Muramoto said. can exchange students “My university has many connections for a few weeks or even with 52 foreign countries such as 163 for weekend in Maxwell a few years. schools in America, 19 schools in Canada, STORY AND PHOTOS BY JIHYUN KIM Junior from Kansai 19 schools in Australia and many European Antelope Staff Gaidai University, countries to study abroad. I researched HIROYUKI Hiroyuki Muramoto, 21, many universities, and then I found UNK. MURAMOTO came to UNK on Aug. It has the full support for the students, Certain things such as puppies and a especially exchange students, and I thought warm family dinner bring the same joy to that UNK has the best environment to families everywhere. study what I want to learn, so I decided to Tessa Bennett, a computer informa- come to UNK.” tion technology major, lives in Randall Yet, it is not easy for Kansai Gaidai Hall. But one and a half hours away from University students to study abroad. They Kearney in Maxwell she has family, and have to compete with other students, he a puppy, she wanted to share on Nov. 1. said. On campus she has some really good “In my university, there are four Korean friends who live on the same exams to be able to study abroad. First of floor with her: Yeonjin Jo from Seoul, all, I had to pass the TOEFL test, 500 points South Korea, whose major is English; ABOVE: This is Fluke. He hangs out and Eunkyung Lee from Anyang, South with Tessa’s friends while sitting on GAIDAI, PAGE 11 Korea, whose major is also English. Jordans’ lap. Tessa has another friend, Jordan Sherman from Dorchester, a psychol- TOP: The family gathers for lunch. ogy major. She invited them all to have (From the left) Amy and Tessa Ben- a good time with her close friends and to nett, Jordan Sherman, Yeonjin Jo and show them her hometown. Eunkyung Lee eat together in the din- Maxwell, with a population around ning room. 300, is a much smaller town compared to Kearney, and Bennett wanted to give oth- One interesting thing for the interna- Explore the Holocaust ers a feeling for American culture. tional students was the Korean style furni- When the students arrived at Ben- ture. There were Korean traditional flow- Explore the history of the nett’s home, they were greeted by a ers on the furniture. Amy said she bought Holocaust in an all-inclusive 11-day small puppy, Fluke. He is a Miniature it online and made another frame for the study abroad trip to Germany, Dachshund and outgoing. Lee said Fluke furniture. Amy said, “I love it so much, Poland, and the Czech Republic warmed her heart. “Fluke is the same as and I love you, guys!” departing in May 2016. Course my puppy that I have raised. When I saw The trip will be a fond memory for credit and financial assistance him, I miss my puppy in my hometown.” Korean friends because of the time they available for students. All ages and Tessa’s mother, Amy Bennett, was shared because a friend is someone who the general public welcome as well. preparing tomato spaghetti and garlic will just have some fun with you so you For more information, contact Ross Huxoll, bread. Sherman said, “Having a good can laugh and be a part of good recollec- Dept. of History, [email protected] dinner with good friends is always im- tions, one student said. pressive.” 8 November 12, 2014 the antelope Layout by Marie Bauer features Play It Forward collects Controversial posters 200 pieces of equipment encourage students to vote BY NICK STEVENSON Antelope Staff

Evan Calhoun joins Nick Stevenson of The Antelope to talk about the success of the student government Play It Forward campaign. Calhoun, a junior business administration major from North Platte, is the deputy secretary of community relations for student government. The Play It Forward campaign took in over 200 pieces of equipment. If you are interested in donating to the Special Olympics, or want to give equipment for student government contact student life offices in the Nebraskan Student Union. You can also email President Connor Schulte: [email protected] or Vice President Hayden Photo by Michaela McConnell McKelvey: mckelveyhs@ Junior Sara Moseman votes for her favorite poster design and the most lopers.unk.edu powerful message. Visual Communication Design students work with the American Democracy Project and the student chapter of American Institute of Graphic Arts to create powerful posters encouraging students to vote Courtesy Photos about important and controversial topics. The posters are displayed upstairs TOP: The winning Play It Forward in the union and around campus for voting. Sudoku answer: volleyball team “Smoking Aces” REMEMBER TO VOTE: Voting ends this Friday.

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Ball from page 1 may have healed over time, the emotional "It's a group of understanding. It's a group As the president of the group, Ball scars are something that Ball said she will that just wants other people to at least be said that it is her responsibility to make never get over. aware of what's going on around them, sure that everything is organized and Disability Awareness "I have periods of flashbacks. Driving because it affects everybody. CIA does to make sure that there is a good deal of is hard for me," she said. "I know I'm the a really good job at trying to educate the management and ideas. Week Events one driving, but every time I go past a community about some of the challenges "She is very committed to anything she steep ditch or I go over a bridge I freak out. that we go through [as students with does and especially CIA," Quin Becker, a Mon. Nov. 17 junior industrial distribution major from I will scream a blood-curdling scream over disabilities] on a day-to-day basis." Game Night: Experience the True the smallest bump, because I have that Ball said that it was hard for her to get Holdrege and a CIA member said. "She flashback. I clinch on to the steering wheel. involved with CIA at first. tries to really improve the organization, Meaning of Inclusion I can't do anything. I just have to get past "I felt that I would be judged because to increase membership, and to make it a 7:30 p.m. nsu Room 116 that. As time goes by, there are still hurdles I was a crutch," Ball said. "Socialization, friendly organization. She is trying to make that I'm still trying to fight through." for me, has been really hard since the us more of a cohesive group so we can get Tues. Nov. 18 Despite her accident, Ball was able to wreck. It was difficult for me. But, after to know each other and make it more fun Eaton Corporation: Disabilities graduate high school with the help of her the first Disabilities Awareness Week that to belong." teachers. From there, she decided to make I went to, I got really involved because I Brandt, who serves as the advisor in the Workplace the transition to college. met members of the group. They were for CIA, said that Ball's dedication to the 2 p.m. nsu Cedar Room "Back in the hospital, everyone kept accepting, so I got out of my comfort zone group is "first class." Speaking with the Experts: unk telling me, 'You can't go to college now.' and did that." "She continues to grow as a leader and That's really what some of these doctors Soon after joining CIA, elections were as a president and she has learned that the Student Panel were telling me," she said. held for the organization. Ball decided to position isn't always an easy place to be," 7 p.m. Copeland Hall Room 131 On a whim, Ball called the college run for president and won. he said. "She has learned — and continues to see what her options were. She was "Ever since then, it has given me the to learn — the aspects of responsibility and Wed. Nov. 19 directed to David Brandt, director of confidence to put myself out there and get helping others to take on leadership roles. Autism: The Missing Pieces of Disability Services, who helped her with a involved more," she said. Emaly has a promising future and what she plan for a smooth transition to college. However, Ball said, being a leader was experiences in her place as President of the Puzzle "He told me to take my time, come difficult for her. CIA will assist her in reaching her goals." 2:30 p.m. nsu Cedar Room and talk to him and that he would get me "It was really hard for me at first David Luker, director of Academic Guest Speaker: unk Alumni Matt situated," Ball said. "If I was forgetting because of the abuse," she said. "I didn't Success Services at UNK, said that he something, he would send me emails to think it was going to be as hard as it was. appreciates Ball's commitment to whatever Johnson remind me." But because of the abusive situation I had she takes on. 7 p.m. nsu Ponderosa Room Upon arriving at UNK, Brandt told been in, I always had to be the follower. I "I think she is doing great things in Ball about the Collegians for Integration always had to do what I was told to do. It CIA," he said. "As a leader, she is always Thurs. Nov. 20 and Accessibility (CIA) group. was odd for me to be in the other situation growing. I appreciate that she is willing to Through My Ears: Growing Up "CIA is an inclusion group," Ball said. being a leader." always push herself to learn new things." Nov. 17-20, CIA will hold Disability with Hearing Loss Awareness Week, featuring a week of 2 p.m. nsu Cedar Room events that aim to raise awareness for Student Presentations Research Papers disabilities. On Tuesday, the group will hold the 7 p.m. Copeland Hall Room 131a Wanted event titled "Speaking with the Experts" in which members of CIA will have the The Office of Undergraduate chance to tell their stories and offer advice Research & Creative Activity to students and members of the public. Ball said that it’s very therapeutic for is looking for students to her to tell her story. submit scholarly writing for "The more I talk about it, the more I can think about it and synthesize it, consideration for inclusion and come to peace with everything that's in UNK’s Undergraduate Give it Your Best with happened to me," she said. Research Journal. Big Blue Cupboard Ball said that last year, she had two The Big Blue Cupboard is the campus women come up to her and say that they food pantry, which is located on the east were happy to know that they were not These papers must be end of the Nebraskan Student Union. alone. Open during all hours the NSU is open "I think I healed them a little bit," she submitted via hard copy to and available to you when you’re waiting said. "That brings me satisfaction. If I can their department chair by for your next pay check. Stop in and take talk about my story and what I go through your pick of our free items. on a day to-day-basis, if it helps someone January 20, 2015. Our service is confi dental. else, then at the end of the day I've done UNK Big Blue Cupboard Offi ce of Multicultural Affairs my job."

10 November 12, 2014 the antelope Layout by Laurie Venteicher news Senior art exhibition features Beavers, Bloomfield, Powell, Trampe

KEARNEY – Four art majors will have their senior projects displayed through Nov. 21 in the Walker Art Gallery inside the Fine Arts Building. The Art Education Senior Exhibition features the work of James Beavers, Blue Hill; Elizabeth Bloomfield, Minden; Tara Powell, McCook; and Kara Trampe of Amherst. They will host a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 9 as part of the exhibition. The Walker Art Gallery is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Courtesy RIGHT: Kara Trampe: Portrait Studies using marker and watercolors. "People are imme- diately judged by their physical appearance, positively or negatively," Trampe said.

FAR RIGHT: James Beavers: Bronze, ce- ramic. "My pieces portray a resilient effort to refine my techniques, just as I have proceeded to build confidence in myself," MORE about the exhibit: http://unknews.unk.eduedu/2014/11/04/senior- Beavers said. art-exhibition-features-beavers-bloomfield-powell-trampe/

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in TOEFL ITP, and the grades of classes that I have ever taken.” Then, there are the Q&A with Granger Smith reading and listening test and an English interview, and finally a Japanese interview, Muramoto said. “Each process is severe Q: What are you looking forward to about because there were 700 applicants, but playing in Kearney? only approximately 150 applicants could A: Nebraska! It's one of our favorite states to pass all processes. If I passed these four processes, it is not the end. I had to get an play. 80 percent grade per class.” As the result of this long process, he Q: Where do you get your inspiration for your could finally be an exchange student from music? his university. A: Life. Now, Muramoto says he enjoys his new life everyday with many friends at Q: What is the difference between you and UNK. He joined the Japanese Association your alter ego Earl Dibbles Jr.? at Kearney and served as a vice president. He had to decide to take all opportunities A: He dips a lot more. even though UNK is a totally different environment from Japan. Smith will Q:What made you want to pursue music as a He said he tries to make his limited playing at career? days full at UNK. “I am very glad to meet A: George Strait and the movie 'Pure Country.' many international people here at UNK, Shooters @ and also I’m looking forward to meeting Q: What kind of music do you try to create? new people until I go back to Japan next 7 p.m. A: Relatable, a voice for our fans. Music that year in May. I study hard and want to get a lot of experiences— as much as I can.” can impact the good days and the bad or make one the other.

Layout by Jim Ma the antelope November 12, 2014 11 feature Fascinated by 'Musickland' storytelling Ten years ago, Jacob Rosdail fell in love with visual storytelling — and has been doing it ever since

BY ANA C. SALAZAR opportunity to teach through a university JMC 215 production company. There, he mentored students with limited experience but hired by the “Wrought Iron” production Like thousands of teenagers all over company. Moved by students, he decided the world, assistant professor Jacob Rosdail teaching was something he wanted. had trouble deciding what he wanted to Rosdail said, as much as he loves do when he grew up, but was sure of one making films, “What I like is helping thing. He didn’t like math. students, helping people who are excited “I was one of those high school kids about telling stories to tell stories, and if that didn’t really know what they wanted I can get them the tools they need for that. to do, but I knew that I liked talking That is exciting to me.” He said those are and playing with cameras. I went to a also the same reasons he chose UNK and IN PURSUIT OF TWO DREAMS broadcasting camp when I was in high teaching. school, and it was like the most fun I ever “Mr. Rosdail brings exceptional video "Musickland," a documentary about a rocker-turned-farmer Virginia hog had.” skills that our department needed. He farmer tells the story of Adam Musick, who left behind a life as a rock 'n In said camp he got to experience knows his way around the Adobe products roll musician to revive his family’s farmland. After six years of full-time playing with cameras and act as a news and also brings outstanding experiences,” farming, Adam now struggles to return to music against the heartbeat of anchor, and although it was fun at the time says associate professor Nanette Hogg. his new path. to be in front of a camera, he knew his Hogg said that Rosdail is great with place was behind it. students and teaching, something that See premiere info in Flagpole magazine http://www.flagpole.com/ From that moment on, he knew that he loves and that might be the it factor blogs/homedrone/posts/flagpole-premieres-em-musickland-em-a- playing with cameras was going to be for his success at UNK. “Of course, first documentary-about-adam-musick-of-southern-bitch something he did for the rest of his life. are his experiences and skills that are “I fell in love with visual storytelling demonstrated in his documentaries. He is a and playing with toys, and that’s basically very likable person and appears to connect See documentary at musiklandfilm.com what I have been doing for the last 10 plus with the students.” years, playing with cameras and toys.” He plans on using his experiences to Rosdail joined the Communications get students to join him developing projects Department at UNK as the new video for which he and Jeff Wells, an assistant production teacher, and as any new member professor of the history department, he is excited about the possibilities. Right recently received a $16,833 grant to work out of graduate school, he is ready to on the “Kearney Goes to War” project embrace this new challenge. focused on World War II survivors around ‘Musickland’ is But before deciding to take the extra the Kearney area and those influenced by a much more step in his career and go to graduate school, the war. he had a variety of jobs that allowed him to Although Rosdail feels accomplished emotional story, do just what he liked, play with cameras. in his career as a documentary maker, he “ “I did documentaries for public said he knows that UNK is the right place a lot more soulful television for three years, and before that to be because it is not only a good place for than a lot of the I did car ads, local car ads.” Between him to teach the type of classes he wants journalism, documentary films and to teach, but he is the video production other work I’ve “ advertisement, he specialized in editing teacher which is a plus. done and a lot and was making good money. But, one “I hope, I feel, like I’ve made some thing was missing. good films, and I want to keep making more visual, and “I was making films but I wasn’t better films and hopefully I can find that is what I’m trained in how to make documentaries. I collaborators and willing students to help wanted to learn of the craft of storytelling,” me do that,” he said. most proud of, he said. That drove him to decide graduate As far as how he feels with —Jacob Rosdail school was the next stop in his career. opportunities? “The sky is the limit as far “I wanted to know the why to the how, as that goes; I can set what the barriers of I knew how to make films but, I just knew quality are,” and being part of the UNK I wasn’t doing it right, or formally right." team the word “limit” might just mean While in graduate school, Rosdail had the limitless. 12 November 12, 2014 the antelope 12 Layout by Alison Buchli, 1 Layout by Jessica Albin