V OL.99 , NO .7 THE T HE U NIVERSITY OF N EBRASKA - KEARNEY
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THE WEEK OF MARCH 4, 2004 Hemp makes Election for healthy The Power of Porn 2004 by Jill Hothan food choices Antelope Staff Writer by Chris Araujo Nader to run Antelope Staff Writer Why does pornography exist? The pre- sentation titled "Power of Porn" provided Jimi Hendrix music is blaring in an answer to this very question for UNK against Bush, the background while a group of students who attended the event on Feb. 26 friends have parked themselves in at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Great Room. their parents' basement to sit around "Power of Porn" gave students the Democrats and "chill." opportunity to take an honest look at the One of the members of the issue of pornography and to wonder why by Amanda S. Muller group unzips his coat to reveal a pornography has saturated our society. Antelope Staff Writer wide-ranging line of waffles, bread, Two speakers presented their own per- cereal, veggie burgers, protein pow- sonal experiences dealing with pornogra- Ralph Nader’s Feb. 22 decla- der, salad dressing and nutrition phy: Gene McConnell, a recovered sex ration of candidacy in the 2004 bars. addict, and Kimberly Drake, a former strip- presidential election has sparked On Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, this per. Both revealed how pornography had controversy from both type of activity was made legal. In affected their lives, the lives of others, and Democrats and Republicans San Francisco, the Hemp Industries how it affects the lives of all people. alike. Association (HIA), representing "We live in a sex saturated society," Nader, a former Green party over 200 hemp companies in North McConnell said. presidential candidate and con- America, won their two-and-a-half- The definition of pornography, accord- sumer advocate, listed year lawsuit against the Drug ing to McConnell, is any material designed Washington’s corporate slant and Enforcement Administration the similarity between the two (DEA). The final decision will per- Photos by Blake Mullanix for the specific purpose of sexual arousal. It major parties as his chief reasons manently block DEA regulations of Below: Gene McConnell speaks about his former sex addiction during the event. can be found in music videos, commercials, for running. banning nutritious hemp foods. magazine advertisements, TV shows, music “The Bush administration and According to the North lyrics and several other places. the Democratic party, in varying American Industrial Hemp Council "It was like a drug, and I kept coming extremes, are putting the inter- Incorporated, the hemp plant is har- back to it," he said. McConnell was ests of their corporate paymas- vested for its fibers, seed, seed meal exposed to pornography at the age of 12 ters before the interests of the and seed oil. Hemp is a distinct vari- with magazines. He became a sex addict, people,” stated Nader’s Web site, ety of the plant species cannabis constantly exposing himself to pornograph- www.votenader.org. sativa L. Due to the similar leaf ic material and situations. It later affected Nader’s declaration of his shape, hemp is frequently confused his relationship with his wife and children. intention to run is only a starting with marijuana. He felt like he was living two lives, one try- point. Industrial hemp has a tetrahy- ing to be a family man, and the other going He faces an uphill battle just drocannabinol (THC) content of to sex clubs spending hundreds of dollars to get his name on the ballot between 0.5 and 1 percent, while on prostitutes every week. because each of the 50 states has marijuana has a THC content of 3 to "I am responsible for my actions, but I different rules and regulations 20 percent. do believe pornography played a role in my that an independent candidate According to http://www.test- life. Everyone who consumes pornography must follow. pledge.com, estimated retail sales is affected," he said. His first attempt will be in for hemp food and body care prod- Drake got married at the age of 20, and Texas where he will be required ucts in the United States exceeded as a newlywed walked downstairs to find to get 60,000 signatures in 60 $25 million in 2000. In the early her husband watching the Playboy channel. days from voters who will not 1990s, it was less than $1 million. She felt like she wasn't enough for anyone, vote in either the Democratic or According to nutritionist and and vowed to be like the women in the the Republican primaries. author Dr. Andrew Weil, "There is pornography in order to get her husband's Along with these procedural absolutely no health concern about attention. difficulties, Nader faces opposi- trace amounts of THC in hemp Pornography became a focus in their tion from nearly all fronts foods. This should let hemp food marriage for the next 11 years. She was a including people who may agree consumers breathe a little bit easier showgirl for about two years, and finally with his stance on the issues. concerning failing drug tests due to got to the point where she couldn't stand the This is because many fear that hemp foods. way she was being treated by men. "I felt Nader could split the liberal vote According to many hemp foods like a piece of meat," she said. and hand George W. Bush the companies, hemp seed is far more "I had become the very woman I hated," presidency. nutritious than soybeans, contains she continued, saying that she realized she Democrats nationwide have more essential fatty acids than any was dancing for other women's husbands, spoken out in protest of Nader’s other source and is second only to and stealing them away from their families. decision to join the election. soybeans in complete protein. McConnell provided information about According to the Omaha Hemp has also been know to be pornography, and how it influences our World-Herald, Connecticut Sen. high in B-vitamins, and is 35 per- society. Joe Lieberman, Gore's running cent dietary fiber. He said the pornography industry brings mate in 2000, said that a vote for Hemp products were once only in 10 to 14 billion dollars every year in the Nader equals one less vote for limited to rope and lubricant prod- United States alone. Pornography creates the Democratic party’s candi- ucts. It now has hit the United States more income than the NFL, NBA and MLB date. This could easily help Bush in various forms such as shirts, industries combined. The number of strip win the election. gloves, socks and even underwear. clubs outweighs the number of McDonald's Democratic National This new addition of hemp restaurants in the United States. Committee chairman Terry foods will only be a slice of what is According to McConnell, pornography McAuliffe said he urged Nader to come in the near future. So far, 22 places the value of a person on body shape. not to run in order to preserve states in the United States have This affects our daily life and our relation- democratic votes for the party’s found themselves in the battle of ships with others. Pornography makes candidate, the Associated Press marijuana legalization and other See Porn, page 8 said. related disagreements. See Nader, page 8 Public Safety announces new emergency phone number by Amber Booton into effect in the Kearney area. confusion this change will cause Antelope Staff Writer The Cell Phone Number because the old number is still Portability Act is a new law that posted in a lot of places around UNK’s Department of Public allows cell phone subscribers to campus. Because the change Safety would like everyone to keep their phone number if they went into effect so quickly, the know that the after hours/emer- choose to change cellular old gency contact number has providers. number is still listed in the changed to 627-4811. Due to some changes in local Student Handbook, on the Public Public Safety’s officers and cellular numbers caused by the Safety Web site and even on each staff are doing everything they new law, the old Public Safety officer’s business card. can to let students know about number would now be a long Public Safety is currently dis- the number change as quickly as distance number for students liv- tributing flyers notifying stu- possible. Cpl. Randy Sawyer, a ing in and around the Kearney dents of the number change and Public Safety officer at UNK, area. Sawyer said Public Safety a campus-wide e-mail will also said, “The students are always had to quickly make the decision be sent out. In order to remember our No. 1 priority.” to change the number so people the new after hours/emergency At UNK, a public safety offi- could still reach officers without Public Safety number, students cer can be reached 24 hours a making long-distance calls. should post the new number day, seven days a week because In order to best serve UNK somewhere near their phone and every on-duty officer carries a students, on-duty Public Safety correct any existing campus pub- cell phone. The number to that officers are now carrying two lication they may have which cell phone is the number that is cell phones, one with the old still lists the old number. listed as the after hours/emer- number and one with the new. Public Safety wants to remind gency number. Officers hope the transition goes students that in the case of an Public Safety was faced with smoothly with the students. emergency which requires a real problem when a law Sawyer said, “The old number immediate response from med- passed by Congress in eventually will be shut off.” ical personnel, they should Antelope file photo Sawyer worries about the always dial 911. November of 2003 recently went Public Safety has a new after-hours phone number, 627-4811, effective immediately. 2 THE ANTELOPE CAMPUS BEAT THE WEEK OF MARCH 4, 2004 UNK CALENDAR CAMPUS BRIEFS
Thursday, March 4: Kearney Public Library. STUDENT GOVERNMENT 2004 INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF OMEGA OUTSTANDING STUDENT Comedy Night, 7 p.m. in the MEMBERS ELECTED FOOD FESTIVAL ACCEPTING ORGANIZATION Nebraskan Student Union Monday, March 8: UNK MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS Great Room. Chess Club, 7 p.m. in the Congratulations to the The 2004 International Food APPLICATIONS Nebraskan Student Union newly elected Student Festival will be held at 5:30 Any UNK student organiza- Thursday, March 4: Foreign Food Court. For more informa- Government members for p.m. on Sunday, March 7, at the The Order of Omega is cur- tion that wishes to apply for the Film Series:Tableau Ferraille, tion contact Randall Heckman 2004-2005: UNK Health and Sports Center. rently accepting and distribut- Outstanding Student 7:30 p.m. in Thomas Hall at [email protected]. Student Body This event has no admission ing applications at the Organization Award must com- room #106. Directed by President/Regent and Vice fee and is open to the public. Residential and Greek Life plete their application by Moussa Sene Absa, Sengal. Wednesday, March 10: Tips President: Brett Chloupek and The festival will include songs office through March 1. March 5. The application can French with English subtitles. for Success: How to attend the Jesse Cain. and native dances from stu- Applicants must be a member be obtained online at: Educator’s Employment Fair, Natural and Social Science dents’ home countries includ- in a Greek letter organization, http://www.unk.edu/student_or Friday, March 5: 4 p.m. in the College of Senators: Tina Bland, John ing Columbia, Eastern Europe, maintain a minimum 3.0 cumu- g/mort_board/Application/appl Coffeehouse Performer: Easily Education Room C210. Learn Nuxoll, Meghan Boss, Logan India, Japan, Kenya, Sri Lanka lative GPA and hold a junior ications.html. All applications Amused, 8:30 p.m. in the the tips for attending the EEF Stickney and Dearra Johnson. and Zambia. class status. Applications are must be received by 5:00 p.m. Nebraskan Student Union (March 23, 2004). What to Business and Technology “The festival is an opportu- available at Residential and on March 5 and can be Great Room. bring, how to dress, and much, Senators: Ryan Wanek, Mike nity for people to experience Greek Life, the Student Union addressed to Mortar Board, much, more! Sands, Ely Colindres, Tom the cultures of our international Front Desk and the UNK Box 128, UNK, Kearney, NE Saturday, March 6-7: Schlund and Anne Drinkwalter. community through traditional Library. For more information, 68849. Contact Tim Hanley at American Cancer Society’s Wednesday, March 10: Fine Arts and Humanities food, dress, dances and music,” contact Matt Noffke, nof- 430-3157 or Dr. Kenya Taylor Relay for Life, 10 p.m.-10 a.m. “Ten Seconds Can Change Senators: Matthew Rauert and Corliss Sullwold, international [email protected]. at 865-8305 for more informa- at the Tri-City Arena. Come Your Life Forever.” 7 p.m. in Nicole Houser. student adviser, said. “But tion. support this all night fundrais- the Nebraskan Student Union Education Senators: more importantly, it’s an STUDENT ENVOY er for cancer. All proceeds go Great Room. Don’t go on Heather Jahnke, Matt opportunity for people to meet APPLICATIONS PHILOSOPHY to the American Cancer spring break before you come Breitkreutz and Dara Keck. and visit with our international AVAILABLE DEPARTMENT Society. to this event! This free event Deciding Senators: Alise students.” SCHOLARSHIPS also provides free food and Bethune and Melissa Gilmore. The festival is organized Student Envoy is accepting Sunday, March 7: 2004 giveaways. (Sponsored by the This year, 827 students, and presented by the UNK applications for new members. The philosophy department International Food Festival, Leadership Development 13% of the UNK student body, International Student Student Government created would like to announce free 5:30 p.m. in the Health and Council and funded by UPFF.) voted. That percentage is near- Association in coordination this organization in order to money for winners of the O.K. Sports Center. ly double the rate of students with the Offices of recruit new students. Bouwsma and Donovan Welch Thursday, March 11: who placed a vote in last year’s International Education and Applications can be picked up Family Scholarship Monday, March 8: Seminar Concerts-On-The-Platte, 7:30 contest. Notably, the results for International Student Services. in MSAB Admissions Office or Competitions. The Bouwsma on Internet Help Wanted Ads, p.m. in the Fine Arts Recital 2004 are the largest number of Scott and Cheryl Morris of the NSU Student scholarship, up to $2000 7-9 p.m. in the Kearney Public Hall. This free admission con- students voting in a single elec- Kearney sponsor the festival. Organizational Offices and are requires one 6-10 page essay Library. Explore the many cert features Andras Agoston, tion in almost a decade. An International due by March 10. Student on any philosophical topic due avenues the Internet offers for violin, and Szuszanna Adorjan, Cookbook, printed and funded Envoy is the proud sponsor of March 22. The O. K. Bouwsma learning about job openings piano, of Berlin. PUBLIC SAFETY by Morris Press, will be distrib- Senior Day and Junior Day. Scholarship competition is with Clair McKibben, EMERGENCY NUMBER uted at no charge to all who Contact Student Envoy open to students interested in Reference Librarian from the attend. Director Amy at 865-4367 or continuing their studies in Public Safety recently [email protected] with Philosophy. Scholarships are announced that its after hours CALL FOR any questions or requests for available which will pay and emergency phone number HALLAPALOOZA BANDS applications. amounts ranging from the POLICE BEAT has changed. Anyone who tuition for one course (about needs to contact them on this Martin Hall has announced OUTSTANDING $250.) up to approximately a Feb. 24: A female Stout res- Feb. 24: A male student line should note that their new their call for bands for the 4th SOPHOMORE AWARD year’s tuition, $2000. The ident reported the theft of her reported the theft of textbooks phone number is (308) 627- Annual Hallapalooza in April. AND THE ROSENL Welch scholarship, worth $800, purse from the Fine Arts worth $290.17 from a locker in 4811. Please make a note of Any band that would like some OF-MCKENZIE is for excellence in poetry and Building. The estimated value the Fine Arts Building. A male this change, effective immedi- free exposure should attend and SCHOLARSHIP poetics. A 6-page essay on the of the purse and its holdings is Kearney resident was investi- ately. contact Nolan at 865-4159. APPLICATION DUE relation of poetry and ethics $75. A male Kearney resident gated for the theft. using any poetic work is is under investigation for the MENINGITIS VACCINE CHRISTIAN STUDENT Applicants for the required for this scholarship theft. Feb. 25: A female PRICES TO RAISE FELLOWSHIP WORSHIP Outstanding Sophomore Award due March 22. For further University Heights resident SERVICE and the Rosenlof-McKenzie information, advice or exami- Feb. 24: A male student reported receiving harassing Student Health Services has Scholarship must have applica- nation of a planned submission, reported the theft of textbooks phone calls from a male been notified that the price of Christian Student tions completed by March 5. see any member of the valued at $118.75 from the Ludden resident at 1:20 a.m. Menomune vaccine (vaccina- Fellowship is sponsoring Interested parties must be a Philosophy Department. Fine Arts Building. One book tion against meningitis) is Church on Campus every full-time sophomore student, Students are highly recom- had already been sold back to Feb. 29: At 1:10 a.m., a going up from its current price Sunday morning at 11 a.m. in have a 3.2 cumulative GPA and mended to use corrected and the Antelope Bookstore. A CTW room with five male of $65. As there is a limited the Cedar Room of the have a minimum of 28 credit improved essays from a philos- male Kearney resident is under occupants was investigated amount of the vaccine available Nebraskan Student Union. hours completed by May 2004. ophy course. investigation for the theft. after a report of a suspicious right now, students are encour- Come and encounter God in a The dual application can be odor. aged to get vaccinated before laid back, student-led, comfort- obtained online at: MUSEUM OF NEBRASKA the price increase. Come in to able and casual worship envi- http://www.unk.edu/student_or ART SCHEDULE Student Health Services ronment. Everyone is invited to g/mort_board/Application/appl between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 attend at no charge. For more ications.html. Contact Tim Museum of Nebraska Art, p.m. with a photo i.d. to get information, check out Hanley at 430-3157 or Dr. 2401 Central Avenue, open CLASSIFIEDS your vaccination. www.csfneb.org or call 234- Kenya Taylor at 865-8305 for Tuesday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-5 3922. more information. p.m., Sunday: 1-5 p.m. FREE TUTORING Through Mar. 14: Artist’s OFFERED FRIENDS PROGRAM OUTSTANDING SENIOR Self Portraits. AWARD APPLICATIONS Through May 2: The The Center for Academic The Friends Program, a Migration Stops Here: Success would like to remind mentoring program affiliated The Student Alumni MONA’s Cranes. students that free tutoring ser- with Campus Lutheran, is seek- Foundation is taking applica- Through May 30: The vices are available to all UNK ing UNK students to volunteer tions for its annual Outstanding Rohman Collection. students in the north hall of the as Big Friends. Students are Senior Award. The award rec- Feb. 20-Mar. 4: Large Memorial Student Affairs paired with children from local ognizes seniors for scholarship, Paintings from the Permanent Building. There are free Math elementary schools and leadership and involvement in Collection. Study Groups and Science required to spend a minimum campus activities. Applications Feb. 21-May 30: Nebraska Study Groups from 7-9 p.m. of an hour a week with his or are available at the Alumni Now- Yanna Ramakers Bronze Monday through Thursday. For her Little Friend. Stop by the House, 2222 9th Avenue, just Sculptures. more details on these services Friends Program office at one block south of campus and Mar. 16-Mar. 28: Spirit: A and more access the website Campus Lutheran to pick up an the Calvin library. The deadline Celebration of Art in the http://www.unk.edu/LSO or application today or email at for the applications is March Heartland. obtain a tutor brochure in the [email protected]. 10, at 5 p.m. For more informa- office. 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“I ripped my chin open “The scar on my thumb from “I have a scar on my wrist from when I fell off my bike in when I worked at Subway when I was three. I was “helping” the sixth grade.” and I tried to open a big can my mom wash windows, I got up on of chocolate syrup. The lid a chair and ended up slipping and I went through my thumb.” fell right through the window.” 3 THE ANTELOPE OPINIONS THE WEEK OF MARCH 4, 2004 You want credit? I’ll give you credit Traci’s a douche- out Willie Nelson’s ‘Good person’s day, I know it put a Exhale and smile... bag and she’s pretty Morning America.’” A trivial damper on my spirits. dumb because Arlo line, but one that some find I can think of about 50 ways Guthrie wrote that vastly important. Perhaps I did that a person could call to give song. I thought you jilt Guthrie of some credit. criticism without saying words guys should put Arlo Guthrie is the son of that would make my Grandma Traci that in the correc- singer/songwriter/philosopher pass out. Witthuhn tions and give Arlo Woody Guthrie and dancer For further reference for all Guthrie his credit. Marjorie Mazia Guthrie. His of those inept in social interac- Entertainment Thank you.” music career exploded in 1967 tion, when delegating criticism, Editor No name, no and his first major hit was it should be done tactfully, yet phone number to “Alice’s Restaurant.” Guthrie gracefully. be reached, just a has toured internationally. He Sometimes I like to start my message. Whoa. plays the piano, six and twelve- criticism with a complement. That wasn’t right. Just how did string guitar, harmonic among Sometimes I like to just say If you wrote a prize-winning this young man go wrong? various other instruments. “Hey I noticed...” all the while novel, wouldn’t sign your Let’s start at the very beginning In 1983, Guthrie launched using a nice smile or a “happy name to it? I sure as heck (I’ve heard that’s a very good “Rising Son Records,” he has voice.” would...give credit where cred- place to start). also done some acting and writ- I generally try not to name- it is due (or just give it to me, To begin the message, he ten an award-winning chil- call when issuing a complaint, whatever works). explained that he was calling to dren’s book. He founded the as it makes the target dis- What about if you were talk about Traci Witthuhn...no, Guthrie Center, which is a not- pleased and uncomfortable (or making constructive statements actually he said I’m calling to for profit interfaith church distraught and shaken). about something? I still think I talk about “Traci Wittho, Wit- foundation. When I first started writing would (I always sign my name hunun, Wit...ahh, I don’t In 1970 Guthrie released his reviews, my father imparted a to teacher evaluations). know.” It’s Witthuhn, pro- version of what I referred to as piece of very valuable advice: How about if you were mak- nounced Witt-toon, it’s “Good Morning America,” don’t be too harsh, it’s easy to ing derogatory comments to German. Starting a message which is actually called “The criticize something that can’t and number. stand behind your words; fur- someone? I really hope that I with a blatant attack on one’s City Of New Orleans.” The talk back.” Maybe I wanted to call him, thermore, it is a cowardly act. would have the nerve to deliver nationality...you’re on a roll, tune has also been recorded by Yes, that’s very true. If tell him where I’m coming I do have to give that myste- such messages face-to-face, but buddy. Willie Nelson, John Denver, something or someone cannot from. Perhaps we could have rious man credit where credit is if not, I would deffinitely leave Moving to the more obvious and Hank Snow. reply to your accusations, it discussed our simillar tastes in due: he said thank you. I can the old T-Dub signature behind. mess-up: you don’t just call The funny thing is that none feels pretty good to let them music, invite him to the next tell that politeness is a virtue in The Antelope Newsroom some one out of the blue and of these men wrote “The City have it. performance at Black Sheep... his household. was left a voicemail last call them a douche-bag and Of New Orleans,” a man by the It takes guts to make an When I insult someone in a So just to give credit to Thursday with a message that “pretty dumb” (though I do name of Steve Goodman was accusation when it needs to be column, my name appears next those who deserve it, thanks for included severe criticism of thank him for thinking I’m actually the author of this very made; it takes nerve to right a to it, if not my name and pic- such a great song, Steve yours truly. pretty). popular verse. wrong. But it takes a real ture. Come and insult me, but Goodman and thanks for cor- A portion of the message Perhaps I made a mistake, in Guess we were both wrong, grown-up to stake claim to let me contact you so that I can recting (but not setting me was as follows: the referenced article (What’s eh? those accusations. justify my position and so that straight) to that mystery “She speaks of a Willie Brewing at Black Sheep, Feb. Back to him saying that I The final mistake of this you can further justify your man...just give me credit Nelson song entitled “Good 19) I wrote “...her young voice was a “douche-bag and pretty gentleman’s message was that own to me. here...I’m so not a douche-bag, Morning America.” Well picked up a twang and belted dumb.” That can really kill a he neglected to leave his name Failure to do so is failure to and I’m really pretty smart. Where have all the issues gone?
two are basically the Party candidates are so afraid substantial number of mind and let the public know The only point to his candi- 2+2=6 same. of alienating potential voters Americans are against homo- where he stands. dacy is to put some controver- The status quo for a that they do not take a real stand sexual marriages, but not nearly Nader is in favor of reform- sial issues on the table and in presidential candidate on issues. In fact, even when as many are in favor of amend- ing our health care system, the hopes of forcing the Amanda today is not so much to tell they do take a stand, they do so ing the constitution. expanding and preserving our Democrats and Republicans to Muller the public why they after weeks of polling to find Where’s the candidate brave basic civil rights, and, heaven take a stand on something. should vote for him, but out what the majority of the enough to tackle the opposite forbid, actually taxing the rich, Perhaps, we will find out Web instead to convince voters public wants. side of this issue and come out along with many other things. where our candidates stand by Assistant simply not to vote for the Bush has recently announced in favor of same-sex marriages? For more information check out the end of the 2004 campaign other guy. that he will support a constitu- Also, neither of our party www.votenader.org. for president, but I doubt it. Personally, I don’t real- tional amendment to prohibit candidates is saying much about While I will admit that I We’ve all heard that every ly care if President George same-sex marriages. This the status of social security. don’t agree with everything vote counts, but if this is the An independent W. Bush completed his National almost sounds like Bush is tak- Every candidate wants to talk Nader has to say, I admire the system we’re stuck with, that presidential candidate has a bet- Guard Service or if Senator ing a stand, but there’s no one about the importance of pre- fact that he is actually saying idea seems implausible. ter chance of being struck by John Kerry uses Botox. These out there willing to rise to this serving our social security sys- something. This election year one can lightening than being elected things are clearly not important bait and answer the call to tem. Great, that’s a pretty safe Voters know where he stands choose to vote for a Democan or president. This guarantees that in light of the many challenges defend homosexual rights. issue. Yet no one wants to dis- on the issues, and can, at least, a Republicrat. The only other the President of the United facing Americans today. Kerry hasn’t even really dis- cuss how this preservation can use this information to make a option is to vote for Nader, if States will always be either a I am waiting to hear where agreed with Bush. be accomplished because there decision on election day. he’s even on Nebraska’s ballot, mainstream Democrat or these candidates stand on some He has announced that while is not a workable solution that It is clear, though, that Nader in the hopes that the system we Republican. of the issues important to me: he is against homosexual mar- will not anger a large group of has almost no chance of win- have will miraculously be swept Once upon a time there was civil rights, public health care, riages, he believes the states voters. ning this election. In fact, he’ll into the pile of past mistakes actually a fundamental differ- social security, and rising should have the right to define Ralph Nader, an independent be extremely fortunate to get his and that a person will occupy ence between these two parties, tuition costs, but most likely I’ll marriage. This is a safe stance candidate running for president, name on the ballot in all 50 the Oval Office instead of a but now it just seems like the be waiting indefinitely. since recent polling shows a is at least willing to speak his states. party. READERS’OPINIONS
Letter to the editor: Antelope entitled “Chloupek, I was wondering if you could and my professor has stressed don’t see the side of Mollet and to spot. I wonder if Chloupek Cain to take on Mollet, Nelson,” tell me where the rest of the arti- many times the importance of Nelson. Maybe this reporter and Cain are at all worried After attending the presiden- I thought that I would check it cle is. The part that actually getting both sides of the story. needs to take a news writing about the lack of information in tial debate, I was pretty sure I out to see if I missed anything. said more than “looking to cam- She said that the reporter should class or buy one of the books this story and are contacting the had a well-rounded outlook of Upon completing the article paign against sophomores never be biased and should sold at the bookstore that teach- paper to inform them of their the views and platforms of each and searching the paper for the Amanda Mollet and Zach always get all the facts before es fair journalistic writing. oversight...or mistake, like they of the candidates running for rest of it, I realized I wasn’t the Nelson?” Weren’t two candi- writing and definitely before From what I can tell, this story certainly did with Dr. Davis. office. But when I saw the arti- one missing some of the infor- dates running? publishing a story. was definitely biased and lack- I realize that the election is cle in the Feb. 19 issue of The mation. I am in a news writing class I must be confused because I ing some major information. already over and Chloupek and I am a member of the Honors Cain won, which is too bad. Program and I know that Mollet But I also realize that if I wasn’t THE sent a request to Dr. Davis about one of the 25-30 people who adding something in his weekly actually attended the debate, I bulletin to the honors students might have looked to this story ANTELOPE about her and Nelson running as a way of presenting me with for office. enough information to make a Mitchell Center She took the initiative and knowledgeable decision on who Antelope Opinion Page Policy did that herself and she was to vote for; because that is what News: 865-8488 ¥ Advertising: 865-8487 ¥ Fax: 865-8708 rewarded by Dr. Davis. But a paper is supposed to do, pre- E-mail: [email protected] Any opinions expressed in columns, editorials, editori- unbeknownst to others, sent both sides. al cartoons or advertisements are the views of the indi- Chloupek and Cain were also However, after reading the Online: http://www.unk.edu/theantelope vidual writer, artist or advertiser and do not necessarily members of the honors pro- article, I’m sorry to say that my reflect the views of the University of Nebraska at gram. vote would have been for Kearney, its employees or students, or The Antelope staff. From reading their letter that Chloupek and Cain because they sent to Dr. Davis to include they’re the only ones men- Managing Editor...... Jonathan Rehor Contributions to “Readers’ Opinions” must include the name of the writer, as well as the writer’s phone number, in the e-mail, it was apparent tioned. News Editor...... Molly Albrecht that they were upset because If I didn’t know better, by the Assistant News Editor...... 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Amanda Muller Kearney, NE 68848 Davis sent another e-mail Jamie Dusin Any questions, comments, concerns or suggestions may telling of their candidacy and Phillipsburg, Kansas sopho- apologizing for the oversight, more be sent to the above address. which wasn’t his responsibility 4 THE ANTELOPE ENTERTAINMENT THE WEEK OF MARCH 4, 2004 Benny Baker keeps ‘em laughing by Kristen Lange forget. His blonde hair is wildly Andersen touched on the SPAM.” He said. Antelope Staff Writer flowing from his head like Special Olympics, religion and Baker is willing to take on Albert Einstein or Billy Idol. He homosexuality, and he even this task because he feels the Absolutely splendiferous! proudly sports silver nail polish manages to tie in his grand- only threat pot smokers pose to That is the only way to describe on all ten fingers, which is not a mother - if you can imagine. society is driving too slow and Benny Baker’s “Hellbent 4 sign that he is homosexual, as Baker’s routine covered having the munchies. Humor” comedy routine, which he quickly pointed out in his issues ranging from smoking To further prove his point was hilarious. performance. He wore a long pot, gays in the military, and Baker stated that the average Baker performed last black jacket and big black homeland security to hunting, sentence for murder is only Wednesday night, Feb. 25, at pants, accented with zebra religion, and relationships. seven years, while a pot smoker Maxwell’s. His routine was striped shoes. Baker offered his solution to will serve ten. His advice: if you uniquely funny and offered a Throughout his monologue airport security: offer a gun to are a pot smoker headed to jail, deeper look into some of our Baker never took the micro- ALL the passengers, that way kill someone real quick, societal problems. The Las phone off of the stand, instead when one terrorist gets up with because you’ll get off a lot easi- Vegas Review describes his act he preferred to carry around the a gun and tries to take over the er. Personally speaking, I would as “tough common sense on microphone and the stand. His plane, the other 280 passengers not recommend this. current events” which is a very voice is recognizably raspy and can stand up with guns in their Throughout the show Baker accurate account of his perfor- low, most likely related to his hands and say “Sit down. We’re played off of the crowd and mance. persistent smoking habit. going to Las Vegas.” gratefully drank several drinks This comedy routine has pre- If his voice is indeed due to “We already have a home- bought by members of the audi- viously played at the Plaza in his smoking, you can bet that land security act. It’s called the ence. He offered to end the Las Vegas. Due to contract rene- his voice will always be like Second Amendment: the right to show before the bar closed so gotiations, Baker has taken his that because bear arms,” Baker said. that he could “hang out” with show on the road with comedi- Baker is set on teaching the A large portion of Baker’s the audience and have a good ans Luke Andersen and Bobby world that smoking should be humor was based on factual time. “EB” Kelly, for a 22 city tour allowed. He insists that smok- information and the clear prob- As I interviewed this comic, before re-opening in Las Vegas. ing should be allowed in eleva- lems within society. He was not he threw many jokes into our Kearney was added to the list tors because the smokers are in just another guy standing in casual conversation, which lead when the comedians got a flat no condition to walk up stairs, front of a crowd making fun of me to believe that he really is a tire driving through and were and the non-smokers think they society, he was very informative comedian, not someone who stuck in Kearney long enough to are much healthier, so they about many important issues, can only be funny when reading meet with the manager of should take the stairs. while making light of them a script. I am confident that Maxwell’s who asked that they Baker has been involved in through his humor. For instance, Baker’s friends are always come back to do their show. many aspects of comedy Baker offered to take in pot laughing! Although they felt that the throughout his life. He has smokers who are serving time in If you missed Benny Baker’s town’s name is not pronounced appeared on HBO, Comedy the prison system. show in Kearney, he will be correctly, they agreed and Central, CBS, Showtime and Photo by Kristen Lange “As tax payers we pay appearing at the U.S Comedy returned to do a show. It is a even toured with Carrot Top for Comedian Benny Baker took the stage last week at Maxwell’s. $75,000 a year per pot smoker Arts Festival, sponsored by good thing that they have never three years. Baker has also done His wacky style kept the crowd on edge. in prison for an average of 10 HBO, in Aspen, CO which runs heard of Schuyler (pronounced some writing for the show years. The government can pay from March 3rd to March 7th. “SKY-LER”), Nebraska. “Politically Incorrect.” Saturday Night Live and has Murphy’s work. His routine was me $75,000 each to keep them After that you will have to make At first sight, Benny Baker is Luke Andersen, the opening been involved with Comedy funny, but much more crude at my house. I’ll lock them in a trip to Las Vegas to see this someone you wouldn’t easily act, has written scripts for Central and some of Eddie than Baker’s following act. the basement and throw them very funny comedian. MONA features Yanna Ramaekers by Kent Lutt the knowledge she gained from Antelope Staff Writer branching out and learning more about the world to her People often become lost as advantage. they move from one part of life With her exhibit in the to another. Museum of Nebraska Art, Confusion sets in as they Ramaekers proves that she is a make choices and take chances force to be reckoned with in the in their career paths. These deci- art world. Her use of nature and sions are important to anyone mortality creates an image of during these transition periods. darkness and light that few Graduating from college is artists can match. With her new one transition that can create direction, Ramaekers finds a fear and panic in the human peaceful medium between her mind. Many graduates have work and other activities. “I am very happy with my very clear goals after leaving background of each drawing is Clay figurines are new in the school, while others do not. newfound focus and passion, full of stone-like surfaces and artist’s vision. Because she and even find any other distrac- Imaginative people involved in very earthy textures. worked with bronze so much in the arts have the difficult task of tion in my life a frustration, but Bronze sculptures are the past, it is difficult for I have come to realize that I finding direction after college. Ramaekers’ specialty. She cre- Ramaekers to use clay to por- Because so many possibilities need outside influences so my ates them as either abstract tray the same power as seen in work will develop and change are scattered along our paths, forms or abstracted humanoid her other sculptures. moving toward your goals into the art that I know I am shapes. These humanoid shapes Ramaekers’ life has come capable of making, but cannot becomes more difficult. are supposed to display the full-circle. She left graduate Nebraskan artist Yanna see just yet,” Ramaekers said. defects or difficulties that the school in anger, seeking new For more information on Ramaekers understands these shapes must adapt to or carry on direction on the path of life she troubles very well. While feel- Yanna Ramaekers and her with them. She hopes to rework had chosen. Yet her feelings of exhibit at the Museum of ing the anxiety of graduate these sculptures and even recre- confusion and frustration led school and thinking of her Nebraska Art in Kearney, please ate them in larger sizes in the her back to the same fork in the visit http://monet.unk.edu. future plans, she reexamined future. road she had left. Now she uses herself and learned to appreciate the art world again. Ramaekers used these feel- ings of confusion as an influ- ence for many of her works. The UNK Group Performs Museum of Nebraska Art, rec- ognizing the incredible talent that Ramaekers possesses, is by Robyn Sanders young members. I joined the compositions. Unfortunately now featuring the artist in the Antelope Staff Writer ensemble because I made the his performing was short. He Nebraska Now exhibit exclu- audition when I was a freshman died at the age of 39 from an sive to the museum. and because the band plays accidental electrocution in his The University of Nebraska The Nebraska Now exhibit, good and challenging music,” back yard in Kentucky. Wind Ensemble entertained running from Feb. 21 to May Spencer Hansen, Kearney Symphony for a band was more than 250 people on 30, features Ramaekers’ art at Photo by Lindsey Humston senior, said. written by Vincent Persichetti Sunday February 29. The con- the top of its form. Using differ- The sculpting of Nebraska native Yanna Ramaekers is cur- “The Wind Ensemble is a who was inspired to write for cert featured music from five ent formats, such as drawings, rently the featured art of MONA’s Nebraska Now exhibit. different setting because it is a bands because he felt that the neoclassic performers. bronze figures, and sculptures, With bronze and clay statues, this artist originally from smaller group. I joined it band was no longer music for The band played “Fanfare Ramaekers proves that life’s because it helps you grow entertainment. Persichetti was Genoa, Neb. proves that she has the talent to succeed. and Allegro” by Clifton hardships can be formed and more,” Derek Gangwish, Ayr not only a composer but he also a position in Omaha at the do reading, self-examination, Williams, “Sketches on a Tudor molded into raw, pure beauty. senior, said. chaired the composition depart- Bemis Center for Contemporary and just play with material Psalm” by Fischer Tull, “Blue She loves nature, and combines These pieces were not only ments at the Philadelphia Art. Through her work in this again,” Ramaekers explained. Lake” by John Barnes Chance, it with the concepts of life and chosen for the Wind Ensemble Conservatory and the Juilliard job, she slowly gained a After leaving Baltimore in “Symphony for Band” by death to form truly staggering because they are difficult but School of Music in New York. foothold in the art world and 2000, she took a trip to Europe Vincent Persichetti and works of art. they are also known for their “Autobiography for a Band” began to understand it to a in search of a new direction. “Autobiography for Band” by Ramaekers was born on Feb. outstanding achievements in was written purely for whatever greater degree. After examining the different Robert Russel Bennett. The 2, 1973 in Genoa, Neb. She creating concert bands. pleasure it could give according After two years of work at art styles and forms overseas, concert was dedicated to those grew up working in a farm set- “Fanfare and Allegro” was to composer Robert Russell the Bemis Center for she traveled back to the United who had made an impact on ting. And following high school, the first composition to win the Bennett. The autobiography is Contemporary Art, Ramaekers States and again took up resi- bands since the 1950’s. she was prepared for college. Ostwald Award for original about living in Kansas City, made an important decision to dence in Omaha, where she still “Until the 1950’s band music She chose to attend band literature and created the Omaha and the plains of attend graduate school to further lives. was not known as entertain- Creighton University in Omaha, concept for writing quality Nebraska. He won Oscar and her education. In 1999, she Currently Ramaekers is ment. These five performers Neb. to expand her knowledge music for concert bands. Emmy awards and an Academy enrolled in the Maryland examining her portfolio of ideas raised the bar throughout the of the arts. Throughout her edu- Clifton Williams’ goal was to award for the movie Oklahoma. Institute College of Art in and projects for inspiration. She world. They took the original cation at Creighton University, challenge the standard of con- Bennett composed symphonies Baltimore, Md. Although it had has now focused on three main music and moved it up about she spoke to her mentors when cert bands. and band literature and wrote an seemed a good decision at the sections of her work. The first five notches,” Dr. Gary Davis, she needed help or criticism. “Sketches on a Tudor Psalm” opera. time, she soon began to regret involves her drawings, the sec- UNK Director of Bands, said. Mentors Littleton Alston, John was written in 1973 by Fisher The Wind Ensembles will be her choice to attend graduate ond her bronze sculptures, and The Wind Ensemble is a Thien, Jerry Horning, and Bob Tull a Ostwald Award winner performing the music from the school. the third her clay figurines. small band that students must Bosco proved invaluable to known for his compositions of movie Lord of the Rings on “Graduate school caused a A common theme runs audition for. Auditions are held Ramaekers’ education at the outstanding concert band litera- April 25th. great sense of confusion and strongly through Ramaekers every year depending on instru- college and helped her gain con- ture. “I thought it would be fun to frustration for the sculpting drawings. She finds inspiration mentation. fidence in her work. “Blue Lake” was the final perform music from the movie process and the art world in in nature, using animal charac- “I think the difference this Ramaekers graduated from piece composed by John Barnes since it won several awards at general. This generated a need teristics, such as bird beaks and year was that we had a young Creighton in 1997 with a sculpt- Chance, who also received an the Oscars this week,” Davis to take time off from the cre- fish bodies, to create the images group and we had work hard. It ing emphasis. She soon took up Ostwald award for one of his said. ative process of art making to within the drawings. The overall was much more difficult for the 5 THE ANTELOPE SPORTS THE WEEK OF MARCH 4, 2004 Lopers Softball defeats Mines track Will Taukiuvea by Justine Walton awarded Antelope Staff Writer
It was a clean sweep for the University of Nebraska- second Kearney’s softball team last Saturday at home. by Sarah Stuart The Lopers led Colorado Antelope Staff Writer School of Mines 11-6 in the first game, and 4-3 in the sec- ond. Sunday’s double-header UNK track teams finished was canceled due to the second after a long weekend of weather. competition at the RMAC The Lopers came back Championships. from a 0-4 deficit in the third The Loper men were hoping inning to tie up the first game. for their seventh straight title at Iowa sophomore, Brandi this seven-team meet hosted by Colorado School of Mines. Antelope file photo Greenwood, Omaha senior, Katie Anderson, and Omaha Both Berwyn senior, Derek junior, Sarah Raymond, each Bailey, and Bellwood sopho- scored in the inning to bring more, Kate Semin, were named the score to 3-4. Athletes of the Meet, but it was Athlete of the Week: Will However, it was one Lacey not enough for UNK to take the Taukiuvea Allen’s five RBI’s that tied the gold. game with Lexington sopho- Both teams placed second Hometown: Salt Lake City, more, Ashley Speak, scoring. next to Adams State. Utah In the fourth inning, the The Loper men ended their Lopers continued to step it up streak of six straight titles when Major: Health and PE with by scoring six runs to advance the Grizzlies accumulated 170 a coaching endorsement their lead to 10-4. points to UNK’s 158. Omaha sophomore, Adams State had won six Favorite Food: Hot Amanda Hitt, scored first off out of the first eight RMAC Buffalo Wings from Pizza Hut of Raymond’s walk to break titles until UNK began their the 4-4 tie. streak in 1998. Thing you miss most about The team gained a larger The women took their fifth home: “Being so far from my lead on Mines with Anderson straight second place next to family, not getting to see them and Greenwood scoring off of Adams State who has won all the time.” Colorado sophomore, Breanna twelve titles. The Lady Lopers Fleshman’s single to left field. scored 158.5 points to Adams’ Favorite thing to do out- The clincher was Allen’s 184.5. side of basketball: “Relaxing, homerun to left field that Semin dominated the track eating, sleeping, and doing brought in three runs, bringing by taking first in the 200-meter homework.” her RBI total to four. (25.94) and 400-meter (57.25), Going into the seventh, the and helping her 4 X 400 relay Worst thing about prac- Lopers were leading 11-4 with team take first. tice: “Coming back from a Fleshman scoring in the sixth She also placed third in the break and trying to get back in with Allen’s fifth RBI. triple jump and seventh in the shape. We know that we’ll Mines attempted to make a high jump to bring several have to pay a price, but the comeback by scoring two runs points to the UNK team. reward is much greater.” in the seventh off of a double Although Bailey didn’t take to left field. first in any event, he placed Highlight of your career so The second game proved to second in the 60-meter hurdles far: “Playing at Wayne State be a tough and close match Photo by Quincy Cromer (8.26) and second in the high this year, scoring 30 points and with the Mines taking a 2-0 jump. To add to that, he seeing everyone play hard at lead in the second inning. Above: Loper catcher claimed fourth in the triple the end of the game to pull it Their lead would continue Sarah Raymond prepares jump. out.” until the fourth when the to catch a ball from team- Bailey said the competition there was really tough, but real- Lopers made their comeback mate Katie Anderson. Why UNK: ly good, and is looking forward “It was a by scoring four runs. Right: Pitcher Katie The Lopers started off with to improving in the outdoor chance to compete with Anderson delivers a fast- some of the best teams in Hitt scoring off of Anderson’s season. single to right center. ball against Colorado. “I hope our team will have a the nation, and the coach- better outdoor season, and that es know what it takes to The scoring continued with Wolcott, struck out five bat- Allen’s double to right field ters, walked one and allowed this second place spot at compete. Also on my bringing in Raymond and only one earned run in the sec- RMAC will motivate us to win visit, I really connected Anderson. The inning ended ond game. throughout outdoor,” Bailey with my teammates.” with Allen scoring the game- “Wolcott was struggling said. winning run. early in the season and just Since he has been running at Best part about being a The game ended with really did well and she the college level for four years, Loper: “The team bonding Mines scoring once in the sev- needed that. That is the competition has become sec- ond nature to him. and atmosphere. enth. kind of pitcher she is,” Carnes Everyone is “I like to know who I am always positive and that goes Along with Allen’s seven said. RBIs, it was the pitching staff The Lopers will next face competing against before a race back to the seniors, they’ve that contributed heavily to the Ft. Hays on March 10 at Ft. because then I am able to gear been here and know what’s outcome of the games along Hays State. up for competition,” Bailey going on.” with catcher Sarah Raymond. The game will prove to be a said. When asked about good one “as long as we Other winning perfor- Do your friends back Anderson’s performance, head stayed relaxed and play to our mances for the men included home kid you about being a coach Holly Carnes said,” potential, we won’t have any Kansas senior, Nate Wheat, “Loper”? “Not really, they’re Anderson can be quite over- problems against Ft. Hays” who took first in both the just happy I’m here getting an powering when she pitches stated Allen. weight throw and the shot put education and playing basket- well. She can typically strike with a toss of 57-8.50. ball.” out 10 or 11 batters.” His efforts earned him a Elmwood senior, Danae See Track, page 6 Men’s basketball finishes regular season by Derek Steenson Along with his 23 points, Branting also grabbed 10 rebounds, compared to their 9 turnovers. Antelope Staff Writer putting up his sixth double double of the year. Columbus redshirt But it wasn’t Metro’s trapping defense that gave the Lopers freshman Dusty Jura also finished the game with a double double, problems. The key stat in the game, as Kropp alluded to, was the scoring 20 points and getting 11 boards. massive 55-37 rebounding edge by Metro. The University of Nebraska - Kearney men’s basketball team Utah Junior Will Taukiuvea had 15 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 To make matters worse, 27 of those boards were offensive. finished the regular season winning one game and losing one game. steals. “That was the statistic to why we got beat by 25 points. Time The Lopers beat Chadron State on Thursday night and lost to Darnell Williams led Chadron in scoring, putting up 16 points to after time they rebounded their own misses and we could not com- Metro State on Saturday night. go with 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Grand Island senior Jeremy pete with them on the boards,” said Kropp. In the Thursday night game, North Platte senior Nick Branting Wissing also contributed, scoring 15 points. Taukiuvea scored 19 points on the night, and Jura had 17 and a scored 23 points, including 17 in the second half, to push UNK past The win marks the 100th career victory by UNK’s four seniors. team best 8 rebounds in the losing effort. Chadron State 87-68. Branting, Chad Sheffield, Brian Dunagan, and Jacob Mohs Grand Island point guard Chad Sheffield finished the night with It was clear from the beginning of the game that the Eagles could average 25 wins a season in their time on campus. 10 assists. not hang with UNK. “That certainly has never happened in the history of our pro- For the Roadrunners, guard Luke Kendall had 22 points, 8 The Lopers jumped out to an early lead and led for most of the gram,” coach Kropp said. “Our senior class is very special and we assists, 6 rebounds and 5 steals to help fill the stat sheet. first half. appreciate what they’ve done and really thank them. They’ve been Guard C.J. Massingale also scored 22 points. Senior forward UNK held a 44-33 lead at halftime and pushed that lead to 17 real special to be around.” Lester Strong finished the game with 12 points and 16 boards, early in the second half. The Saturday night game was the best in the nation, pitting num- seven of which were on the offensive glass. Chadron mustered up a run midway through the period to cut the ber one ranked Metro State against the fifth ranked Lopers in “They have the whole package. They have a great coach, they deficit to just 9 points. Denver. have a lot of experience back, they have tremendous depth, [and] Branting then scored nine straight in less than three minutes to Metro, who were winners of their last 23 games, made UNK they have tremendous size. They have several 6’8” and 6’9” play- push the score to 71-55. The Lopers held at least a 13-point lead the number 24 with a 104 - 79 victory over the Lopers. ers that are very athletic,” Kropp said, in reference to Metro’s tal- rest of the way. Branting scored 25 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and blocked 3 ent. “They deserve to be ranked number one.... For them to get beat Although an even game statistically, UNK forced 22 Eagle shots, but Metro State was showed why they were deserving of the the rest of the year, it’s going to take a team to play a tremendous turnovers, which resulted in 25 points for the Lopers. number one ranking. game.... Because Metro is that good.” UNK also did a great job of challenging the three point shot, UNK started the night off right and were up 13-8 after a Brian UNK will be the number three seed in the RMAC tournament, which is Chadron’s biggest weapon. Dunagan three with a little less than 16 minutes left in the first half. and hosts Colorado State - Pueblo in the Health and Sports Center Head coach Tom Kropp pointed out the defense as a catalyst for Then the Roadrunners put the clamps down by going on a 15-5 on Wednesday night at 8 p.m. this team. run over the next six minutes. By halftime, the lead was up to 15 in “They’re record is 19-8,” said Kropp. “So they’re a very worthy “Our defense has really been solid all year long. Chadron is a favor of Metro. first round opponent. It’s the toughest first round opponent we’ve team that really plays up tempo, and if they hit threes then they have The Lopers came out gunning in the second half and managed to ever had in the seven or eight years we’ve been in the Rocky a good chance to beat you,” Kropp said. “We got out and defended cut the deficit to 10 points. Mountain Athletic Conference.” the three pointer and didn’t allow them to hit a bunch of threes and Metro’s size proved to be too much, and they pushed the lead Coming off the hard loss to Metro, you can expect the Lopers to make it a close game.” back to 18 with just thirteen minutes to play. The Lopers wouldn’t be fired up and ready for tournament play come Wednesday. That perimeter defense forced the Eagles into shooting only 3 of get any closer the rest of the night. 17 from behind the arc. The Roadrunners forced UNK to turn the ball over 19 times, 6 THE ANTELOPE SPORTS THE WEEK OF MARCH 4, 2004 UNK ousts Chadron, Metro Lopers advance to RMAC tournament top seeded by Amy Jo Hand With senior Allison Kruger points, when UNK had had go from there...one game at a Antelope Staff Writer out for the entire second half enough. The Lopers scored the time,” Head Coach Carol because of illness, sophomore, next 10 points and held onto Russell said. UNK chalked up two final Anne Manning, filled her shoes their lead with six minutes Continuing the top seed tra- wins last week to finish the reg- with 22 points and eight boards. remaining. dition, this is the eighth year of ular season with a seventh Manning’s total points on the Modlin repeated her ten, Kearney has earned that RMAC title and the number one night fell just one short of her Chadron performance against placement. seed in the RMAC tournament. career high. Metro, earning her second As top seed, the Lady Lopers With four Lopers in double “I really thought Anne straight double double, 22 will take on eighth seeded Fort figures Thursday night, the blue stepped up. She was put in a points and 13 boards, to lead the Hays State (15-12, 10-9 and gold stomped on Chadron, tough situation and really came Lopers. RMAC) at 6:00 p.m. in the 90-76. through. She played big for us,” The majority of her points Health and Sports Center Saturday, the ladies secured Kruger said. came from 10 of 17 hoops from Wednesday night. their league championship in an UNK out rebounded the the field. In its 21-4 all-time tourna- 81-66 victory over Metro State. Eagles 50-25 and sunk 28 of 34 Saturday night’s game is the ment record, UNK has never UNK finished the regular sea- free throws compared to fifth straight that Modlin has lost a first round game. son with an outstanding 16-3 Chadron’s weak 18 free shot scored at least 20 points; it also Because this is an RMAC RMAC record. attempts. marks her sixth double double event, all seats are sold on a Kearney’s strong second half Metro State’s defeat handed of the year. general admission basis. proved to be too much for UNK the top seed placement in Colorado junior, Amber There is no pre-sale of the Chadron. UNK was trailing by the eight-team RMAC tourna- Whitlock, scored a season high tickets, so they will all be sold three at the break, but managed ment, which will take place this of 13 points, while sophomore on a first come, first serve basis. to pull away from Chadron by week. Nicole Gruntorad duplicated Prices are $6.00 for adults and the end of the second half, sink- Seven of eight Lopers were her score, making five of six $3.00 for children and students ing 11 of 17 from the field. called for at least three fouls, from the floor, including three (grades K-12 and UNK students Last week’s player of the allowing the Roadrunners to of four from behind the arc. with ID). Gates will open up week, Kalee Modlin, led the hang tight with UNK, shooting UNK will host the first Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Lopers with 23 points, 13 23 of 31 from the line. RMAC tournament game on The first 1,000 UNK stu- rebounds, and four assists. The Lopers retreated to the Wednesday. Going into the dents, with ID, can buy $1.00 Senior, Heather Steffen locker room at halftime ahead tournament, both coaches and tickets, courtesy of the Loper played all 40 minutes allowing 42-37. players alike have tons to think Programming Activities her to reach her fourth double A little over seven minutes about. Council. double of the year with 12 into the second half, the Lopers “We’ve got Hays at home, The tickets must be paid for points and equal rebounds. had boosted their lead to 11 they played us pretty tough in and picked up at the UNK Fairfield junior, Taryn Ninemire points, 59-48. the last two games. We’re going Athletic Department. put up 14 points and six assists. Metro came within two to focus on them right now and Pitcher earns first shutout by Kory Engel dominating as Abegglen, as he on a Tony Crosetto single, but junior, Jason Miller, who tossed Antelope Staff Writer allowed no hits over the first 5.2 was thrown out at home plate to four innings of scoreless relief. innings. end the inning. Miller hasn’t allowed any The University of Nebraska However, in the sixth inning ESU’s Ben Nails tried to earned runs in eight innings of at Kearney baseball team turned Applebee walked Lincoln ignite a late rally as he doubled work this season. in its best pitching perfor- junior, Nick Donahue, with two with two outs in the seventh With the loss UNK dropped mances so far this season as outs. inning. to 3-7 overall this season. they finished 1-1 record in the Applebee then hit Lincoln However, Abegglen got the UNK will return to action Mike’s Montana Classic in sophomore, Travis Kerkman, next batter to ground out to end this coming weekend when they Kansas. with a pitch to put two runners the game. play three games at Missouri Chadron junior, Nick on base. In the second game, UNK Western State. Abegglen, had a special day as Then Emporia State called to was on the losing end of the he threw a complete game the bullpen as Grant Baker pitcher’s dual, as North Dakota shutout against Emporia State, came in for Applebee. blanked the Lopers 2-0. winning the contest 1-0. Baker was greeted as soon as The Sioux’s J.J. Scheving Abegglen gave up four hits and he entered the game by Lincoln tossed a complete game four two walks over seven innings. junior, Luke Hansen, who sin- hitter, striking out six and It was the first shutout by a gled to center to score Donahue. walked four. UNK pitcher since March 26, Hansen’s hit was the first hit The Sioux’s took advantage 2000 when Chris Urwiller of the game for UNK. early as right fielder, Jason blanked Colorado Mines 8-0. UNK almost scored some Fairchild, hit a home run in the Emporia State’s pitcher, insurance in the seventh inning second inning. Trevor Applebee, was almost as as Norfolk sophomore, Matt UNK received another quali- Fisher, singled and tried to score ty performance from Loper Wrestling wins RMAC
by Eric Allgood Haberman, defeat second- pionship. Antelope Staff Writer ranked Kansas junior, Bryce UNK will also have the dis- Abbey, 8-5. tinction of sending seven The Mountaineers then won wrestlers to the NCAA The UNK wrestling team the title in 157 weight class, but Championships next Sunday. took home their fourth placed second at both 174 and In addition to the first place RMAC/West Regional 184 lbs. With those matches in finishes by Abbey and Championship Sunday in Hays, the book, the score was 111.5 to Sylvester, UNK had five other Kan. 109.5. wrestlers finish in the top four, In one of the closest matches That set up the match of the which sends them to the NCAA of the year, the Lopers narrowly night at 197 lbs. Chadron Championships. edged Western State, 113.5 to State’s Jeff Rusher, ranked Kearney junior, Adam 111.5. number one, matched up with Keiswetter (133), Fremont Entering the championship UNK’s second-ranked, Jeff junior, Aaron Dalton (165) and round, UNK held a two-point Sylvester. Okalahoma freshman, Caleb lead, 109.5 to 107.5; however, Earlier this year, Rusher Young, all finished in third the Mountaineers had four defeated Sylvester, 8-6. This place. wrestlers vying for first place, time the sophomore from Greeley sophomore, Tyler while the Lopers had just two. Lyman pinned Rusher to win Herman (157) and Mitchell red- The 125 lbs. weight match not only the individual crown, shirt freshman, Matt True, both saw top-ranked, Jared but also secured the team cham- came in fourth place. Track snags second
From Track, page 5 place race in the 400-meter meter dash. nomination as the RMAC’s (51.02). Fourth place finishes went to Male Regional Athlete of the Besides Semin’s outstanding Springfield junior, Denise Year. performances, several other Kolar, in the 400-meter, and Four additional Lopers UNK women had medal-win- Hildreth senior, Kathryn Alt, in scored in the shot put including ning efforts. the 800-meter. Eustis sophomore, Lance Culbertson freshman, Sara As the outdoor season close- Pfeiffer, who took second. Wagner, won the triple jump ly approaches, UNK track Walthill junior, Derek Frese, with a leap of 38-9.75, and also members are excited to cut took the runner-up spot in the took second in the long jump. times, weather permitting. weight throw. Central City sophomore, “With the indoor season, you The pole vault earned 15 Shauna Birchard, placed second always have perfect conditions, points for the Lopers with in the shot put, and Butte junior, where as in outdoor you have to Bertrand junior, Mike Ford, Amber Tiefenthaler, won the take what you can get,” Bailey placing second and Alliance weight throw. said. junior, Will Hood, taking Kearney freshman, Kellie UNK members will be com- fourth. Hawkins, broke her own school peting in the NCAA Other notable efforts were record in the pole vault with 11- Championships in two weeks, Lexington senior, John Laux’s 5 to place second. which will wrap up their indoor win in the triple jump for the On the track for the women, season. third straight year, and Brady Minden sophomore, Amber sophomore, Lane Fattig’s third Burke, was third in the 60- 7 THE ANTELOPE ENTERTAINMENT THE WEEK OF MARCH 4, 2004 Concert to aid St. Jude
by Kelly Hickman Community Theatre beginning marrow transplant, chemothera- are never asked to pay and fam- went on sale February 24 and Antelope Staff Writer at 8:00 p.m. py, the biochemistry of normal ilies with insurance have what- are limited. The two recording artists and cancerous cells, radiation ever their insurance will not And if you find yourself What if doing something rockin’ this event will be treatment, blood diseases, resis- pay, paid for them. unable to attend and still want to Survivor: entertaining like going to a great Nebraska native Tim Holcomb tance to therapy, viruses, hered- Family after family and child give? Visit the St. Jude website All Stars concert could help save the lives and Jolie Edwards of Jolie and itary diseases, influenza, pedi- after child have had life-chang- at St.Jude.org for donating of children who are suffering the Wanted. atric AIDS and psychological ing experiences from St. Jude. information. Say goodbye to the Saboga from cancer and other serious This event is an extraordi- effects of catastrophic illnesses. Patients come from all over the UNK students and Kearney Tribe illnesses? nary opportunity to give to a And just when you think the country for St. Jude’s help. residents have a fantastic oppor- The foursome was split in Well, it can and does. This great organization. St. Jude great things St. Jude does can’t There is, most likely, people in tunity in front of them. That last week’s episode after losing month you can become Children’s Research Hospital. get any better - this organization the community of Kearney who Friday night promises a great the first challenge. Some were involved in helping these chil- Located in Memphis, Tenn., this will amaze you again. have been helped by this organi- event - two wonderful recording a little nervous (Jenna), others dren by attending one such institution is one of the world’s Perhaps the most outstand- zation. artists lighting up the stage with were ecstatic (Jeri). With Jenna event. foremost centers for treating ing deed that this hospital Tickets to the show will be the sweet sounds of great coun- and Rupert heading off with the On Friday, March 26, two pediatric illness, especially undertakes is helping children going fast, so be sure to grab try music. Chapera and Jeri and Ethan set great country artists and several pediatric cancers. St. Jude does in need. yours before they’re gone. More important than having out with the Mogo Mogo. local businesses are teaming up this through both research and St. Jude makes their life-sav- Tickets are priced at $10 and a great time is the cause that In the evening’s second to help raise funds for St. Jude treatment. ing services affordable to any may be purchased at the follow- brings us there: You have an challenge, which was a physi- Children’s Research Hospital. Some of the illnesses that St. family and child. Families seek- ing Kearney businesses: The opportunity to be involved help- cal battle on a tricky balance This exciting event will take Jude helps research and treat ing help for their children at St. Y102 office, The Cowpoke and ing children and there’s no beam course, the Mogo Mogo place at the Kearney include: gene therapy, bone Jude who do not have insurance J.R.’s Western. These tickets sweeter sound than that. lost out and were forced to vote off a member. Back at camp there was And the Oscar goes to... some heavy-duty politicking going on...should Ethan head home?? Colby?? Richard?? Yup, it was Richard Hatch, Winners announced the original Survivor was beat- en at his own game...and just when I was starting to really And the winner is…raise THE LORD OF THE RINGS: like that loveable, nude, shark- your hand if you got sick of THE RETURN OF THE KING killing lug...the game may hearing “The Lord of the Peter Jackson never be the same. Tune in to CBS tonight at Rings: Return of the King,” 7:00 to catch more survival you are not alone. And for all DOCUMENTARY FEATURE struggles. of you that missed the Seventy- THE FOG OF WAR sixth Academy Awards Errol Morris and Michael American Ceremony, here are the people Williams Idol that walked away holding the Oscars. DOCUMENTARY SHORT La Toya London garnered rave reviews from all three SUBJECT judges last week with her song ACTOR IN A LEADING CHERNOBYL HEART “All By Myself,” which easily ROLE Maryann DeLeo propelled her into the next Sean Penn round of competition. MYSTIC RIVER FILM EDITING Pink-haired Amy Adams THE LORD OF THE RINGS: HARVIE KRUMPET won the second finalist spot ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING THE RETURN OF THE KING with her rendition of Celine Adam Elliot Dion’s “Power of Love.” ROLE Jamie Selkirk Favorite Leah LaBelle was Tim Robbins SHORT FILM (LIVE voted off the show in the most MYSTIC RIVER FOREIGN LANGUAGE ACTION) shocking moment of the week. FILM TWO SOLDIERS Tune in to FOX this ACTRESS IN A LEADING THE BARBARIAN INVA- Aaron Schneider and Andrew Tuesday night to see the final ROLE SIONS J. Sacks eight semi-finalists perform Charlize Theron Canada and Wednesday night for the results. MONSTER Directed by Denys Arcand SOUND EDITING MASTER AND COMMAN- The ACTRESS IN A SUPPORT- HONORARY AWARD DER: THE FAR SIDE OF Bachelorette ING ROLE Blake Edwards THE WORLD Renée Zellweger Richard King Meredith’s six-week dating COLD MOUNTAIN MAKEUP extravaganza came to an end THE LORD OF THE RINGS: last Wednesday night. She SOUND MIXING dumped Matthew to be with ANIMATED FEATURE FILM THE RETURN OF THE KING THE LORD OF THE RINGS: Ian, writing in her diary on FINDING NEMO Richard Taylor THE RETURN OF THE KING abc.com that when she had to Andrew Stanton Peter King Christopher Boyes, Michael break up with Matthew, Semanick, Michael Hedges and “Ian was the only thing I ART DIRECTION MUSIC (SCORE) Hammond Peek could think of that made it THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE LORD OF THE RINGS: okay.” Ian was scared to pro- THE RETURN OF THE KING THE RETURN OF THE KING pose, but told the cameras that VISUAL EFFECTS he would if he felt the moment Grant Major (Art Direction); Howard Shore THE LORD OF THE RINGS: was right. Dan Hennah and Alan Lee (Set THE RETURN OF THE KING Looking into Meredith’s Decoration) MUSIC (SONG) Jim Rygiel, Joe Letteri, Randall loving eyes convinced him that THE LORD OF THE RINGS: William Cook and Alex Funke the time was amazingly right, CINEMATOGRAPHY THE RETURN OF THE KING and he got down on his knees MASTER AND COMMAN- “Into the West” WRITING (ADAPTED and produced a massive dia- DER: THE FAR SIDE OF Music and Lyric by Fran Walsh mond ring for Meredith. SCREENPLAY) She claimed he could have THE WORLD and Howard Shore and Annie THE LORD OF THE RINGS: given her a ring out of a gum- Russell Boyd Lennox THE RETURN OF THE KING ball machine, and she would Screenplay by Fran Walsh, have been happy. If Meredith COSTUME DESIGN BEST PICTURE Philippa Boyens & Peter and Ian’s relationship doesn’t THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE LORD OF THE RINGS: Jackson follow the example of other THE RETURN OF THE KING THE RETURN OF THE KING reality-TV couples, wedding Ngila Dickson and Richard Barrie M. 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If interested, pick up an application outside the Antelope Newsroom located in the Mitchell Center. Return all appli- cations to Antelope Mailbox in Communications Office by Tuesday, March 23 at 5:00 p.m. or email appli- cation to theantelope- [email protected] 8 THE ANTELOPE NEWS THE WEEK OF MARCH 4, 2004 Nader could hinder Democratic success From Nader, page 1 paign most likely won’t hurt the floor of the White House’s West candidate, he said. Bush-Cheney campaign, but Wing and a separate building, on Also, Swager said, the This fear is most likely due to they can’t rely on it to help the other side of the Potomac College Republicans are hoping the fact that many Democratic either. River, devoted to staff working to work with other politically party members attribute Gore’s “This election will be a hard- solely on the 2004 campaign. motivated groups to get MTV’s defeat in 2000 to Nader’s pres- fought battle regardless of Swager is involved in "Rock the Vote" to visit UNK, ence on the ballot. Nader’s presence,” he said. statewide planning for the Bush but these plans have yet to be Nader refuted this on NBC’s Swager also said that it may campaign. He chairs a commit- finalized. “Meet the Press.” He said that he be possible for Nader to help tee in charge of planning student Students interested in becom- was not responsible for Gore’s split the Democratic vote, but "I election events at UNK. ing involved with the College defeat, but instead, Democrats don’t think Nader has a legiti- “I think the swing vote this Republicans can contact Swager could blame the conservative mate chance to win.” year will be college kids,” he at [email protected]. election officials in Florida and The Democratic primaries said. The College Democrats are the conservative Supreme Court have narrowed the field to two Swager said that many stu- also becoming more active. for the election’s outcome. candidates, John Kerry and John dents join political parties They will be meeting Thursday, Republicans seem more will- Edwards, with Kerry leading because their parents are mem- March 4 in the History ing to welcome Nader to the substantially. bers. Because of this, he said, Department Conference Room fray. Kerry’s campaign against both the College Democrats and to elect officers and discuss Curtis Swager, chairman of Bush is off and running as Kerry College Republicans are trying events. the UNK College Republicans, focuses his attacks on Bush to sponsor a debate to discuss All interested students are said Nader will be more of a instead of Edwards. both parties’ platforms. invited to attend or contact Dr. problem for the Democrats than The Bush-Cheney campaign This may help students make Roger Davis at [email protected] the Republicans. is already active with its main more informed decisions when for more information. He said that the Nader cam- office located in the second- choosing a party or voting for a Porn’s unrealistic portrayal of sex pervades society
From Porn, page 1 females feel ashamed of their bodies, and makes males feel unsatisfied with their female partners because they don't look any- thing like the women on TV or advertise- ments. The truth is that 98 percent of the women in pornographic material are censored in some way, whether it's by airbrushing or plastic surgery. Only a certain body shape is shown in pornography when in reality the average woman wears a size 12 or 14. The speakers pointed out that one out of four female college students has an eating disorder because they feel ashamed of their bodies. McConnell explained that pornogra- phy does not create a clear picture of real women. "Pornography exists because we have empty lives," he said. "People turn to pornog- raphy because it can't reject you. However, it does not fill the real void." He said: "I believe what we need is authentic relationships. The greatest need for people is intimacy. You can't turn to pornog- raphy for an embrace or a shoulder to cry on, and that is why it doesn't work." The last 30 minutes of the presentation was optional, and students were given the option of leaving. McConnell and Drake dis- cussed how they got out of their situations through religion. The presentation was sponsored by Campus Crusade and other UNK campus ministries.