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University of Nebraska at Kearney Volume 119, Issue 16| 2.28.18 | www.unkantelope.com Traversing Lopers place second, history of qualify five for nationals the cosmos Berrier will give planetarium team went through wide array 2 presentation on history of of highs, lows at regional tournament galaxies on March 2 at 7 p.m. ANDREA STACHURA JD RADER Antelope Staff JMC 315 1 Assistant professor Dr. Joel Berrier The Lopers took the mat in Las will give a presentation in Nebraska’s Vegas, New Mexico, at New Mexico newest and largest star theater on Highlands University this past weekend March 2 at 7 p.m. In his show, he will be to compete among eight other ranked covering the topic of his research: the teams at the regional tournament. formation and evolution of galaxies in the The Super Region IV/West Regional universe; he has seven years of research is made up of 15 teams, with the top four experience. wrestlers at each weight class qualifying Berrier is an assistant professor in for the national tournament. the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s The Lopers came in second to Cali- physics department. Through the plane- fornia Baptist by two team points, while tarium presentation, Dr. Berrier hopes to 3 convey a sense of scale for the size of the tournament. whole universe and to examine the differ- qualifying five wrestlers to the national ent types of galaxies that we can observe. 125 lbs. Redshirt freshman Josh Porti- Our Milky Way is just one of over llo (Clarion,UNK’s first Iowa) national put together qualifier a goodcame at one hundred billion galaxies in the tournament, receiving a bye then going universe. The planetarium presentation 2-1. The loss coming in the championship will discuss what galaxies are, how they match to No. 1 ranked Elijah Hale from form and grow and what happens when Central Oklahoma, a transfer from Okla- galaxies collide. homa State University. “I’m super stoked Dr. Berrier calls galaxies “islands of that I punched my ticket to the national stars and matter in an otherwise mostly tournament,” Portillo said. “With that empty space,” saying that “while individ- being said, I’m going to have to avenge a ual galaxies can be enormous, the space couple of losses there if I want to win a between them is even more vast.” His national title, which is the real goal.” presentation will expand on Dr. Mariana UNK 133 lbs. senior Bryce Shoemak- Lazarova’s previous show that focused er (Baldwin, KS) used a late takedown More Photos online @ on galaxy collisions. Dr. Berrier has given in the third period to beat sixth ranked many presentations to visiting schools Nathan Cervantez of State unkantelope.com and tour groups, but this will be Dr. Berrier’s third Friday night planetarium This is the second straight year Shoemak- presentation. Photos by JD Rader in the finals 3-1 to take home the title. - for the national tournament. The senior 1. Bryce Shoemaker, a senior criminal ment. • Illinois) placed fifth, failing to qualify justice major from Baldwin, Kansas, Received his er hasUNK qualified suffered for a thetragic national loss at tourna 141 bachelor’s degree in lbs. when sophomore Tevin Briscoe was losing to No. 4 ranked Efe Osaghae of Fort looks to finish a single leg during his physics from Hope forced to injury default out of the tour- Hayespinned State his first University. two opponents Surber fought before finals match. nament after suffering a concussion in back into the true fourth place match but 2. Josh Portillo, a redshirt freshman College in Mich- was pinned by 11th ranked Reis Hum- physical education major from Clarion, igan phrey of New Mexico Highlands. native would have made a big impact Iowa, relaxes during a break in action • Completed his his first match. The Garden City, Kansas, At 157 lbs. redshirt freshman Matt during his finals match. DR. JOEL for the Lopers at both the regional and PhD in physics and national tournament. 3. Keith Surber, a senior physical BERRIER astronomy at the Another unfortunate surprise came education major from Sparta, Illinois, for the Lopers at 149 lbs. when returning cameMalcom to Tyler(Glenwood, Mies of Iowa) Newman qualified, in over - gets a pin in his semifinal match. University of California—Irvine coming in third. Malcom’s semifinal loss national Champion Keith Surber (Sparta, • Primary fields of interest are galaxy PAGE 5 WRESTLING, formation theory and cosmology. • Primary research topics were the formation and evolution of galaxies Staudacher works toward career in the universe supported in higher education settings. Q. Which part of the Learning • Before teaching at UNK, Dr. Berrier Grad assistant gains As the Learning Commons graduate Commons do you work closest with? worked at Pomona College in Cal- experience working with assistant, Staudacher has many duties, A. Probably subject tutors with ifornia, the University of Arkansas, including observing tutors and success writing tutors a close second. These the Instituto de Astrofisica de Ca- struggling students who coaches, tracking data, addressing services are used frequently, so they narias in the Canary Islands, Rutgers turn to Learning Commons concerns from student employees and University and California Lutheran assisting and collaborating on projects in Q. Which part of the Learning University. SHELBY LARSEN the Learning Commons. Commonsrequire significant would you support. like to work Antelope Staff closer with? Q. What is your favorite part of the A. Probably success coaches, I’d This March 2 show marks the second job? like to explore more of show after implementing the new online Cameron Staudacher, a graduate A. Working how we can help students ticket reservation system. Previously, student pursuing an educational with our “Balancing who are struggling with specialist in school psychology degree amazing a big load issues that are not strictly from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been student academic. hopesplanetarium of making shows visitors were feelon a more first-come, con- UNK’s Learning Commons graduate employees of is tricky for Q. How have you first-serve basis. This new system has - assistant since last August. course! There is everyone, but juggled work and class? tion. The Learning Commons has a very nothing better if you know A. By doing my best fidentIn inthe seeing event a of planetarium someone who presenta has small staff and needs a graduate assistant than working to learn from my time- reserved seats not attending, their seats to maintain services. According to Keri with a bunch your limits, management mistakes Pearson, Learning Commons assistant of people who practice self-care and use of the past and seek help basis immediately before the show director, “We needed to start meeting the genuinely want where I need it. Balancing begins.will be filled on a first-come, first-serve needs of students differently, so we had to help other all the resources available, a big load is tricky for Attendance for campus planetari- to seek out initiatives for that.” students. almost any workload will everyone, but if you know Pearson said Staudacher has a lot Q. What are your limits, practice BERRIER, PAGE 5 of experience with assessment and the hardest and be manageable.” self-care and use all supporting students because of his area easiest parts of — Cameron Staudacher the resources available, Upcoming Planetarium of study. “He is a deliberate learner. He your job? almost any workload will seeks to understand things from every A. The be manageable. Shows possible level.” hardest part is keeping a lot of little Q. Why did you choose psychology Shows are free to public. Tickets now Staudacher’s ability to ask great details organized. There is a considerable as your undergraduate degree? questions, his dedication to work and his amount of small details that need to A. I was fascinated by how available to reserve online ability to balance his different jobs in the be attended to in the LC, keeping all of people learn and grow. I wanted to April 6 - Element Factory in the Stars: Learning Commons all make him a great those straight required me to step up my explore more about how people make graduate assistant to work with, Pearson organization game. decisions and function in a variety of The Synthesis of the Chemical Elements said. The easiest part is working with settings. I also enjoyed philosophy, May 4 - Star Stories: A Tour of the Staudacher was originally interested our student employees. We have a great and psychology has a lot of its roots in Night Sky in the job because he liked the idea of group of people in the LC, and I have learning more about how students are never dreaded interacting with them. STAUDACHER, PAGE 5 news/feature UNK hosts jazz trombonist John Fedchock Loper Music brings in John Fedchock, trombone artist, composer from NYC to play with jazz ensembles

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UNK Jazz Rock Ensemble, one of the Courtesy many instrumental ensembles at UNK, John Fedchock directs the Jazz Rock Ensemble in “On the Edge,” an upbeat piece that started late last semester working on left the audience energized. Dr. Tim Farrell got to join in and play trumpet with the a collection of tunes composed and/or rest of the members as Fedchock stood up front to direct the group. arranged by a few various artists. Jazz Rock Ensemble explores a wild selection Hall Jazz Band are a list of Fedchock’s bers of Jazz Combo include Celia Timms, of musical styles from samba to swing. Courtesy past tour partners. In addition to playing Logan Hansen and Luis Panduro. Combo Eighteen people round out this audi- Visiting artist, trombonist John Fedchock music, Fedchock is also a producer; he performed in the middle of the con- tion-only ensemble, many of whom are Fedchock is also a trombone artist for XO cert with three shorter tunes by Willie not music majors. Professional Brass and exclusively plays Nelson, Mongo Santamaria and Antonio At their most recent concert on Feb. work with students was something quite XO trombones. He worked with this com- Carlos Jobim. 21, the UNK Music Department brought special. “Almost 10 years to the day – on pany to create the XO1632 trombone, a in world-class trombone soloist, John Feb. 28, 2008 – I had Mr. Fedchock work lightweight and balanced instrument that Fedchock. Charts that the ensemble with my students when I was in Colora- has become an immense success in the UPCOMING played from his wide array of pieces do.” music industry. If you missed this concert, UNK Music included the ballad “Never Let You Go,” Fedchock began his career in jazz Fedchock soloed on trombone during has many upcoming performances. the piece – elegantly described as being over 30 years ago. He graduated from his pieces, and members of the Jazz Rock “produced with a touch of procrastina- Ohio State University with degrees in Ensemble performed improvised solos. The Wind Ensemble has a joint concert tion” – “Brazilian Fantasy” and a piece music education and jazz studies, and In total, six members had solos through- with Kearney High on March 8 and reminiscent of childhood memories for he also holds a master’s degree in jazz out the night. These soloists included: another with the Symphonic Band on nearly everyone present in the audience, studies and contemporary media from Alyssa Olsen of Lexington, a music April 12. “Flintstoned.” the prestigious Eastman School of Music education major, on alto saxophone; Cal The new contemporary ensemble at In total, six of Fedchock’s pieces in Rochester, New York. Switzer of Gretna, a music education were played along with “Pagan Pie” by Emerging in 1980, John Fedchock major, on trombone; Celia Timms of UNK, the New Music Ensemble, is Chris Merz over the course of the night’s is now an in-demand performer and Adams, an interior design major, on tenor hosting the 2018 UNK New Music Fes- concert. composer and is a Grammy-nominated saxophone; Logan Hansen of Kearney, a tival March 9-March 10. This will be a Having John Fedchock present for arranger. His critically acclaimed John biochemistry major, on trumpet; Carlos week full of contemporary artists from the concert was more notable than just Felipe from Colombia, a music educa- around the world sharing their love for having a guest performer. Fedchock CDs on the MAMA and Reservoir Mu- tion major, on guitar; and Blaine Fisher music; the festival will feature soprano arrived at UNK late Feb. 19, and on Feb. sicFedchock labels thatNew have York all Big received Band has high five of Blair, a music education major, on Amanda DeBoer Bartlett who was born 20, he worked with the ensemble during praise. Fedchock’s name has appeared in trumpet. and raised in Omaha. their normal class time as well as an DOWNBEAT’s Readers Poll under three In addition to the Jazz Rock Ensem- extra practice that night. categories for consecutive years. T.S. ble, the Jazz Combo group also per- Finally, if you are looking to hear more Additionally, Fedchock worked one- Monk, Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band, formed. Jazz Combo is recently under jazz, the Jazz Rock Ensemble’s final on-one with a few students during their Louie Bellson Big Band, Bob Belden new leadership this semester, with concert of the semester is April 18 at lessons. For Dr. Tim Farrell, the ensem- Ensemble, Manhattan Jazz Orchestra, Jon recently-graduated Seth Dikeman of 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall. ble’s director, having Fedchock come Faddis Jazz Orchestra and the Carnegie Ogallala as its new leader. Other mem- Hartman enjoys teaching, WHERE Germanic poetry, martial arts English prof shares fascination with history, myths through connection with students FRESH Photo by Jessica Moser Dr. Megan Hartman shows off her mappa mundi, which is a medieval & FAST European map

® of the world. MEET Hartman’s office is decorated with maps of the places she visits in books. She has maps from the “Lord of the Rings” and “Game of Thrones”, among others.

JESSICA MOSER class in old Norse mythology, a course on Antelope Staff the myths themselves and their modern adaptations. “We just have fun,” Hart- Dr. Megan Hartman, an assistant man said. “It’s a bunch of fellow nerdy, professor of English, loves teaching his- comic-book loving, Marvel movie-going tory of the English language. Hartman people and we read these things and geek out about them together. We just “I get to talk a little bit more have the best conversations. I’m reading aboutsays she my finds obsession, it fascinating. the older stuff. stuff I love, and then I go to class and Even though I have to sort of drag my have a good conversation with people students kicking and screaming back who love it, too.” to the older stuff,” Hartman said. “It’s Hartman’s favorite part of teaching so fascinating, the way the language is when students come back and talk to WE DELIVER! has developed and the little quirks that her. “When students come back and are kind of work into the language. It’s real- like ‘Whoa, that has helped me out so ly fun to think about the history.” much,’ because then I feel like ‘yeah, this Hartman is teaching just grammar is doing something,’” Hartman said. and linguistics this semester because Outside of academia, Hartman stud- she has a course release for her re- ies martial arts. She has been a martial search. She is currently researching VISIT JIMMYJOHNS.COM artist since she was 9 years old. Hartman early Germanic poetry. has three blackbelts so far, each in a “I look at the metrical patterns and different martial arts style. “It’s always TO FIND A LOCATION NEAR YOU compare ways that the poets are ma- been something that’s sort of helped nipulating the meter in different ways keep me grounded and that I really love for different reasons, and I talk about doing.” how you can use those to interpret the Hartman recently bought a house, poems,” Hartman said. “Right now, I’m and one of the things she looked for was looking at old Norse poetry, which is whether the house was big enough for go online for more @ unkantelope.com language.” difficultHartman because also old loves Norse teaching is a tough her HARTMAN, PAGE 5

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Editor in Chief Shelby Larsen Print and production Jess Moser Mary Spencer Aaron Reekie things along the way News and Design Editor Lindsey Ruiz Haley Pierce Andrea Stachura Molly Stern Losing a parent doesn’t ever define you Chief Copy Editor Kaitlin Schneider Sports Staff We go through our lives with unrealistic expectations for ourselves and others. We expect everything to work in our favor, no Asst. News Editor Ryan Boyd Alannah Goode Machol Chol matter the situation. But guess what? Our lives are like a highway; Justin James there are bumps along the way. Life throws curve balls at you, but Asst. Copy Editor Evan Jones the question remains: can you overcome these obstacles? Rachel Fangmeier Wyatt Pfiefer I can tell you that seven years ago I would have never guessed Ad Manager LINDSEY RUIZ to be where I am today. In 2011, on my brother’s birthday, life Mackenzie Crowder Circulation Manager Antelope Staff threw a curve ball at me. My mother passed away suddenly, and Tanner Lierman Digital Editor I felt like my life was over. I was only 13 years old and the only Madeline Maloley parent I had was gone. There was nothing that I could have done Video Staff to prevent this roadblock in my life. All I could do was cope in my own way and deal This job is open. See Mary Spencer. Photo Editor with the situation at hand. Margaret Spencer Ad Staff Eight things I’ve learned along the way after losing a parent: Phalon Gil Sports Editor Meg Housholder 1. It’s OK to not be OK. planation. All I ever thought about was, Brandon Rojas Paula Jimenez-Sanchez I wasn’t OK for a long time. Sometimes I what if I had been home? What if I had

Brandon Rojas feel like I’m still not OK , and I probably been with my mom? Would she still be Designers Lindsey Ruiz will never be OK. Losing a parent chang- here today? Stop feeling guilty because Haley Pierce, Design Leader Andrea Stachura es you. People will try and understand you weren’t there. Stop feeling guilty Sydnee Bartuff Shunsuke Suzuki what you’re going through, but unless because you cannot remember their Abigail Borgman they’ve been through it, they won’t. I voice or things you used to do together. Alannah Goode Print, Online Adviser learned that it was OK to admit that I Remember that it’s not your fault. Mary Spencer Terri Diffenderfer was in pain, that I wasn’t OK . 6. Timing is everything. Photographers Ad Adviser 2. You will cry, no matter how long it’s After losing my mom, I realized that Devon Andre Terri Diffenderfer Cheyanne Diessner been. everything can be gone in the blink of UNK Business Manager Sieun Lee Two months, two years, it doesn’t mat- an eye. This can make you paranoid and Office administrator: Caiti Smith Robynn Milewski ter. It’s awful. You’re hanging out with you worry about everything. My biggest Video Adviser friends, driving in your car or out with thing was when someone didn’t answer Jacob Rosdail Online Editor the family. A song comes on or you see their phone, I worried… A LOT... Timing Ruby Mendez-Lopez Contact for Antelope Advertising something, and it suddenly hits you. You is everything; don’t ever wait to say [email protected] just completely break down, and nobody something you been wanting to or need KLPR — Antelope Speaks Mackenzie Crowder understands why. to… JUST DO IT. Makayla Hogenson Contact for Antelope News 3. People will complain about their 7. You learn who your true friends Brandon Rojas Mary Spencer mom/dad right in front of you. are.

I HATE it when people complain or say I had a friend with me when I found out News Staff [email protected] Braydon Conell The Antelope rude things about their parents to me; at my mom had passed away. She and her Elliot Gonnella 166 Mitchell Center least they have them. It makes my heart family went above and beyond to help Meg Housholder UNK – Kearney, NE 68849 ache when I see someone treating their me in any way. Your true friends aren’t parents terribly. I would give anything to just that typical, “I’m sorry for your loss.” have my mom yell at me to take the trash They are there through it all, going above out or ask me to just hang out with her. and beyond. They do everything in their It’s the little things that count. Call your power to help you as best as they can. mom or dad and tell them you love them. - cult situations and they bail. That’s OK . 4. Other parents will do their best to Some people cannot cope well with diffi be your “second parent.” 8. You become more attached to oth- It’s totally OK to have another friends ers. parent be your “second mom or dad.” After losing my mom, I attached myself in Trust me, I had one, but nobody will ever to all my friends and family. My biggest Tune replace your mom or dad. It’s totally OK attachment was with my mom’s dog. to let others care for you and show you I wanted to show him that even after Thursday at 6 p.m. that they are proud of you. My “second losing my mom he still had me. You mom” is there for everything, from how try so hard to show them that you love and care for them. You give consistent reminders that you are there and will 5. Stop feeling guilty. to do something to filling out paperwork. I was at school and had talked to my never leave because all you want is for mom on the phone about an hour before someone to be that way toward you. You she passed away, suddenly, with no ex- want the affection from the attachment. UNK law program recognized for

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Antelope Sports Editor Brandon Rojas and Makayla Hogenson keep the news chat going with Antelope campus news and weekly guests. services, access This week’s Twitter poll: How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop? Tweet us your answers, and we’ll talk about it on the show. Law. The program recruits students from American Bar rural areas and trains them to become lawyers who will return and practice in Association honors their communities. This Day in History KLOP aims to ensure rural Nebraska areas have access to legal representation 1987 - In a surprising announcement, Soviet leader Mikhail KLOP with award while encouraging students from those Gorbachev indicates that his nation is ready to sign “without areas to pursue legal studies in order to delay” a treaty designed to eliminate U.S. The University of Nebraska at return to their communities to meet the and Soviet medium-range nuclear missiles Kearney law program is among a group demand for attorneys. from Europe. Gorbachev’s offer led to a of Nebraska colleges receiving an award “The University of Nebraska breakthrough in negotiations and, eventually, for advancing legal services and access in College of Law appreciates being part to the signing of the Intermediate-Range the state. of a partnership focused on bringing Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty in December The Rural Law Opportunities great students into the legal profession 1987. Program is the 2018 winner of the while also helping solve the problem Gorbachev and President Ronald Reagan Brown Select Award, given by the that Nebraska’s rural areas do not have had been wrestling with the issue of nuclear American Bar Association Standing enough lawyers,” said Richard Moberly, arms reduction in Europe since 1985, when Committee on the Delivery of Legal dean of the University of Nebraska Services. College of the Law. matter. The award – which recognizes the Participants in KLOP receive their they first met face-to-face to discuss the Read more at www.history.com/this-day- Kearney Law Opportunities Program – is bachelor’s degrees at UNK and are then in-history/gorbachev-calls-for-nuclear-weapons-treaty. given annually to programs that advance guaranteed admittance into Nebraska legal services and access for those of College of Law. and moderate income. It will be presented Chadron State College also partner with Feb. 2 at the ABA Midyear Meeting in UNL College of Law to offer RLOP. Vancouver, Canada. RLOP will receive the Brown Select Your ad could be here! RLOP was among 43 nominees and Award, and the Chicago Bar Foundation won the award after receiving more than will receive the 2018 Louis M. Brown Advertise with The Antelope, and reach 3,000 online public votes. Award. The American Bar Association students, faculty and staff across campus. The Kearney Law Opportunities will also acknowledge the British Program launched in 2016 and is a Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal Contact [email protected]. collaborative partnership between UNK and Chi City Legal from Chicago for and University of Nebraska College of Meritorious Recognition. by Alannah Goode Run with it. February 28, 2018 3 opinion sports Lopers can’t connect on road trip

Softball travels was the Mavericks this time that seemed to Minnesota for toagainst do no the wrong. University of Sioux Falls, as it game 12-0 against the Lopers and have duel in the dome improvedThe Mavericks their record finished to 7-0. out the out their long tournament battle in back RYAN BOYD to backLater games in the against day, UNK the wouldAugustana finish Antelope Staff

Endurance tests aren’t always plain UniversityThe Vikings Vikings. knew The how final to game match would up to see for the human eye. Long distance againstfinish around the Lopers, 11 p.m. and on that Saturday proved night. vital that typically come to mind, but their stuff. andrunners softball may players be one canof the make first their examples own as theyIn game only hadone, five the inningsVikings towent show for a arguments for how they too must face full onslaught as they were able to obtain incredible tests of endurance. a 15-4 victory over UNK. The UNK softball team can make their case from the Kelly Laas Memorial for keeping the Lopers off the bases, Au- Softball Invite in St. Cloud, Minnesota. gustanaHaving University then figured went outfor athe defensive formula Lopers.com approach in game two that evening. The games on Feb. 23 and 24. Senior left fielder Meg Housholder slides into home plate for a Loper score. Vikings held UNK to zero runs while add- The Kickinglady Lopers off the played tournament a total of with five a 9 Householder hit two RBI’s in the game. ing in eight of their own. In ten innings a.m. opening throw against the St. Cloud p.m., the Lopers took on the University of ing major from Frederick, Colorado, was combined, the Vikings were able to get State Huskies, the Lopers went into a able to build on to UNK’s momentum 23 total runs scored against UNK’s four. frenzy and found themselves in a back- wrong as they were able to connect with against the Cougars by bombing away a leaves Minnesota and-forth affair through all seven innings theSioux ball Falls 12 timesCougars. and UNK had lookedalready to scored do no three-run homer for the Lopers. with a 7-4 record. against St. Cloud State. Saturday’s weather cooled down the - Up early with a run scored in the bats for UNK as the Lopers matched up plin, Missouri, as the Lopers prep for the seventhfive runs inning by the saw end theof the Lopers third domi inning.- against the defending national champi- Teri TheMathis-Zenner next stop for Memorial UNK will Tourna be in Jo- the Lopers for the rest of the game. Both The final scorenating after 10-4. the endThe of star the on, the Minnesota State ment. UNK will compete against the Dru- teamsfirst inning, scored the two Huskies runs in traded the seventh runs with Lopers of this game were Mavericks. The Maver- ry University Panthers and the University inning, but St. Cloud State’s early score sophomore pitcher Erin icks took pride in being would ultimately determine the outcome, one of the best teams 3. Then on Sunday, UNK will go up to bat as the Huskies pulled out a 7-6 win over baseman, Cheyenne in the nation and gave of Sioux Falls Cougars on Saturday, March UNK. Hamilton.Hallman and Hallman, junior anfirst everything they had to The best individual performance aviation systems man- the Lopers in their early throughout the entire weekend was pro- Loper Softball agement major from morning matchup. vided by senior Meg Housholder. Housh- Upcoming games: ERIN HALLMAN Lakewood, Colorado, CHEYENNE The game would older, an advertising/public relations pitched for seven innings HAMILTON major from Parker, Colorado, was able against the Cougars and walked two play- as the Mavericks were • March 3-4, Teri Mathis-Zenner to score four runs for the Lopers in their ers, only allowing one run while she was able to put a strangleholdplay out for on five any innings offense Memorial Tournament in Joplin, intense battle against the Huskies, who on the mound. the Lopers were trying to gain. Minneso- MO now sit with seven wins and one loss. Hamilton, a family studies/pre-nurs- ta State played the part of UNK on Friday Later that same day, starting at 3:30

CITY OF KEARNEY PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT with Justin James SUMMER SEASONAL POSITIONS Lopers to watch Catch the full story and This week we get a CITY PARK, COTTONMILL, & CEMETERY audio for “Lopers to Watch” closer look at Colton Stuhr, a GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CREW April-Aug. (can extend into fall), starting range $10.50-$12.00 per hour DOQ, with Justin James, a weekly senior on the track and field Head Maint.: $12.25-$14.50, 40 hrs. per week, (weekdays Monday-Friday, some evenings, weekends, & holidays required) talk show that gives a more team, closing in on his last Must be 18 years of age. intimate look at lives of the meet as a Loper. GENERAL PARKS PART-TIME GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CREW (17 year olds) people we interact with daily. 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Senior Stuhr nears ROCK GARDEN RANGER LEADER - April-Aug., $11.00-12.50 per hour DOQ, 40 hours per week. hisIsland. last Enteringmeets as hisa Loper. final season, thing a lot of people don’t get (Monday-Friday, mornings & afternoons) final collegiate triple Must be at least 19 years of age. he feltStuhr confident learned heading to trust into the recognitionStuhr said it’s for, definitely but if it was some easy, MEADOWLARK HILLS G.C. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE $10.50-$12.00 per hour: April-August can extend into the fall. jump as a Loper process from his freshmen year, we’d all be doing it. “Breaking Weekdays and every other weekend morning hours required. your technique down, in order Up to 40 hours per week - Must be at least 18 years of age. JUSTIN JAMES MEADOWLARK HILLS G.C. 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(can extend into fall), DOQ (pro shop) Must be 16 years of age to work as a cart attendant/range records to his name on the to get better. & 19 years of age for snack bar/beverage cart & pro-shop University’s wall but Stuhr is That message can be ap- (weekdays, holidays & weekends required) COACHES & INSTRUCTORS - plied for many different aspects June-July, $9.25-$9.75 per hour, 8-20 hrs. per week (morning, afternoon, and some evening hours required) ing what the coaches taught of life. It can be frustrating, but Must be 14 years of age: Girls Ponytail Softball, Tiny Kickers Soccer, & Parent/Child himthe perfect and helping example him of not trust only Baseball/Softball & Soccer. Must be 16 years of age for: Tumbling/Dance, Youth/Adult improve his marks every year is needed for all athletes. “It’s COTTONMILL & HARMON PARK DAY CAMP INST. but be an even better student betteris a learning to break experience your problems that June-July, $9.25-$9.75 per hour 20-30 hrs. per week, (morning, afternoon, and some evening & overnight hours in the classroom while doing down early, so that you can reap required) Must be at least 16 years of age for inst. ADULT OFFICIALS so on the track. Late May-July, $11.00-$13.00 per hour, 4-12 hrs. per week Being able to follow his road.” (evening hours required). Must be 16 years of age. ADULT SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL UMPIRES athletic dream along with his the benefitsStuhr is latera business on down admin the- Early May-mid August, $15.00-$20.00 per hour, 5-20 hrs. per week (weekday evening & some weekend hours required). academic dream is something istration major and plans on Must be 18 years of age. Colton Stuhr has been a lot of students not only don’t becoming a purchasing agent in ADULT LEAGUE SUPERVISORS Mid-May-August, $10.00-$12.00 per hour, 4-20 hrs. per week jumping all of his life, growing get the opportunity to do, but (evening & weekend hours required). Must be 18 years of age. up in close by hometown Grand also something a lot of students STUHR PAGE 5 COTTONMILL & YANNEY PARK MARINA STAFF May-Aug., $9.25-$9.75 per hour 12-20 hrs. per week (afternoon, evening, weekend & holiday hours required) Must be 15 years of age. PATRIOT PARK CONCESSION STAFF Mid-April –mid-July, $9.25-9.75 per hour, 5-20+ hrs. per week, Head $9.75-$10.25 per Men, Women roll past SW Baptist in regular season finale hour 10-20+ hrs. per week (weeknights & weekend hours required) Must be 15 years of age and 18 years of age for head position. SWIMMING POOL FRONT DESK STAFF Late May-late August, $9.00-$9.25 per hr., head front desk: $9.50 per hour, 15-30 hrs. per week. (morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours required) Must be 15 years of age. WSI AND NON-CERTIFIED SWIM LESSON INST. June-early Aug., WSI certified: $10.25-$10.50 per hour, non-certified: $9.75-$10.00 per More photos hour. (weekday morning and early evening hours required) Must be 15 years age for non-cert., and 16 for certified. online LIFEGUARDS May-late Aug., $9.75-$10.00 per hr., head lifeguard: $10.25-$10.50 per hr., 20-40 hrs. per week (morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours required) Minimum age 15 years by 5/26/18 & have the following certifications: Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED* & Lifeguarding*. (* Certification classes available through KPR) SWIMMING POOL MANAGERS May-late Aug., $11.00-11.50 per hr. (morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend hours required) Photos by Devon Andre Must be 18 years of age by 5/26/18 have the following certifications: Red Cross First Aid, CPR/AED* & Lifeguarding*, & Neb. State Pool Left: Michaela Barry, a senior from Battle Operator. (*Certification classes available through KPR) Creek, went 12-13 from the line scoring Please apply in person at the Kearney Park & Recreation Office 2005 1st Avenue, 8am-5pm, M-F. Phone: 237-4644 26 total points. Barry’s second half 19 Application & Questionnaire online at www.cityofkearney.org points helped secure the Loper win. Application deadline for all positions: Sophomore, A.J. Jackson studying Above: McKenzie Brown, a senior from FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 business administration/management from Applications received after positions have been filled will be kept on Grand Island, became UNK’s all-time file for positions that may become vacant. EOE. If hired, a photo I.D. is Bellevue finished the game with a total of leader in made three pointers. Brown required. 11 points. Jackson went 5-5 in free throws finished with 29 points, 18 from behind and had 3 steals. 2 January 24, 2018 the antelope the arc. by Haley Pierce 4 February 28, 2018 the antelope by Brandon Rojas news Winter Olympics end, resound across globe

WYATT PFEIFER Wise, Jamie Anderson and the women’s Antelope Staff Team USA finishes with 23 medals after 2018 sprint free team. It was a decent showing from them, but one of the athletes that After the closing Winter Olympics wrap up in PyeongChang will be going home with a feeling that ceremonies on Sunday, she could have done better would have the United States coming to the ladies of Team USA in gold medal match began at around 12:30 to be skier Lindsey Vonn. She ended up found themselves 1998. winning a bronze medal in women’s in fourth place with Another huge event was the Team Sweden, it came down to Team USA’s downhill, in which she was a favorite nine gold medals, USA Men’s Curling competition. Team throwa.m., and in thewith end the eighth, score tiedwhere at fiveTeam with USA to show up and win. Her father was not eight silver, and six bronze. It was not USA achieved the improbable in knocking knocked out the two stones for Sweden too pleased with her performance in quite the Olympic showing that Team and doubled USA’s score to ten, which the Winter Olympics, as he was openly USA was hoping for, but there were lots and then winning the gold medal match quoted saying he was not happy with a of highlights and key points that really againstoff the Canadian Sweden. Whatteam inan the incredible semifinals feat throw. bronze. made fans and athletes proud of our it was! No one had the U.S. picked to win wouldAlong end withup being these, the other game-defining gold medal Another one of the athletes who won country. against Canada in another sport that is winners include Red Gerard, Shaun gold but was still not as happy with her One of the later events that really one of Canada’s specialties. The Curling White, Chloe Kim, Mikaela Shiffrin, David results was Mikaela Shiffrin. The 22-year- brought the country’s spirit up was the old from Colorado was a heavy favorite Women’s Hockey gold medal victory to win all four of her events, but after her over Canada, which came in a shootout COUNTRIES & MEDALS gold she only won one other silver medal. victory. The game was intense and As the Olympics are now over and was helped by twin sisters Jocelyne Country Total Gold Silver Bronze time for everyone to return to his or her Lamoureux-Davidson and Monique Norway 39 14 14 11 Lamoureux-Morando. Monique tied homeall the countries. medals have It is been always won, a wonderfulit is finally the game before the end of regulation, Germany 31 14 10 7 event and a great time for the whole and Jocelyne would end up having the Canada 29 11 8 10 world to come together and compete. game-winning shot in penalty shots. It It tends to ease the mind and let people USA 23 9 8 6 was an event for the ages as Canada had escape to a place where the world isn’t as won all but one of the past gold medals Netherlands 20 8 6 6 bad. Sports have a way of letting people of women’s hockey, with their only loss forget about life for a while.

STAUDACHER from page 1 WRESTLING from page 1 philosophy. employment with a school district students struggle, and I have had a ton of time. Malcom will take a 17-5 record into Q. Why did you choose to pursue directly after graduating in May 2019. leeway to investigate issues students are the NCAA tournament. a graduate degree as an educational I am also exploring continuing my having and assist our student employees Redshirt Freshman Talon Seitz specialist in school psychology? education and pursuing a PhD. There (Hilton Head Island, South Carolina) A. I learned around my junior year of are a lot of different avenues to take, Q. Where do you see yourself in 10 competed for the Lopers at 165 lbs. De- undergrad that I enjoy working with kids. and there are a lot of opportunities for years?in finding solutions to those issues. spite bringing in a record of 25-10 to the Developmental psychology was already A. Hopefully employed as a tournament, Seitz’s season ended short an interest of mine, along with the Q. How will working in the Learning successful school psychologist, maybe after going 1-2 Friday. science of learning, so school psychology growth and diversification in my field. doing some research. By that time, I Junior Zach Stodden will be return- offered me a chance to study things I plans? ing to the national tournament for the enjoyed and apply what I learned to help CommonsA. I gained benefit a ton you of in experience your post-grad with a little bit more than I can as a student, children grow, develop and learn. struggling learners, which is the bulk buthope honestly, to have orientedI’m uncertain myself where to my I’ll field end Colorado, native’s lone loss of the tourna- Q. What are your post-grad plans? of school psychology. There is no better up in 10 years. There are a lot of enticing mentsecond came straight at the year. hands The of Broomfield, No. 1 ranked A. I will probably pursue place than the LC to learn what makes options to choose from. Nolan Kistler of California Baptist in the

HARTMAN from page 2 At 184 lbs. Isaac Deaton failed to qualifysemifinals. for the national tournament. The her to have her own little dojo. “So, the junior from Valdez, Arkansas, went 2-2 master bedroom in my new house, be- Hartman’s Favorites on the weekend, bringing his season cause that was the only room even close “Beowulf” - “I kind of got into this field because I love heroic everything. I love record to 22-12. to big enough, is now a dojo and I’m in the fact that Beowulf has that, but it also has complexity. It really questions Competing through a knee injury one of the smaller bedrooms,” said Hart- what it means to be a hero and what’s important about being a hero.” suffered at the MIAA conference tourna- man. “It works out well for me.” ment, Trey Schlender (Kearney) picked Teaching martial arts was a way up three wins over the weekend but was “The Battle of Maldon” - “It’s the story of this heroic stand of warriors who lose. It’s unable to qualify when he was pinned by for Hartman to make extra money as a not about whether you win the fight, it’s how well you stand. You don’t stand because graduate student at Indiana University. 6th ranked Garrett Strang of California you think you can win; you stand because it’s the right thing to do.” Now she is studying To-Shin-Do. “I have Baptist. to remind myself sometimes that I’m not teaching anymore; I’m just a student,” “Sir Gawain and the Green Night” -“The poet is actually combining aspects of on a high note when sophomore Jarrod said Hartman. “It’s really fun working middle English poetics and the French influence that had been coming into the poetic HinrichsThe Lopers(Geneva) finished defeated the No. tournament 4 ranked with the To-Shin-Do because I’m learning a tradition in England with the older versions. I think that it’s a neat combination.” Caleb Cotter of Central Oklahoma in the lot of new stuff and hanging out with a lot of - new people. It’s also kind of fun to not have “Saga,” a graphic novel series, a space opera - “It’s kind of a modern Romeo and richs expected to win saying, “I competed the pressure of being the teacher. I can just Juliet. As much as it’s sort of pragmatic and a little dark, there’s hope to it.” finalshow we to plannedbring home and a how regional we trained.” title. Hin learn new techniques and do fun stuff.” Hartman also enjoys playing the piano “Fairyland Series” by Catherynne M. Valente - “This one is really fun because it’s a compete March 9 and 10 at the national and running. “I don’t get to do those things modern sort of fairytale. It totally brings in aspects of ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Alice in Won- tournamentThe five innational Cedar Rapids,qualifiers Iowa. will as much as I like, but I try to sneak them in derland’ and all of those sorts of older fairyland journey stories, but it also brings in around the edges,” said Hartman. some new, modern aspects to it.” BERRIER from page1 STUHR from page 4 um shows is free to the public and ap- the athletic department for a university. year Stuhr has steadily improved his tri- and Cross Country Coaches Association propriate for all ages. The planetarium Stuhr was a two-time Class A high school ple jump mark by trusting the process in All-Scholar his sophomore and junior theater seats 60 people; reservations for which his coaches have instilled in him to years and looks to continue the trend planetarium shows can be made at www. personal best 44 feet and 10 inches. get him into a better position every sea- into his senior year. unk.edu/academics/physics/unk-plan- stateIn qualifier Stuhr’s freshmenin the triple year jump as aposting Loper, son. In his junior year, Stuhr continued Stuhr’s message for incoming fresh- etarium/planetarium-shows. All plane- he competed in triple jump for both the to progress upward becoming a NCAA men, “Take your losses and learn from tarium shows start at 7 p.m., and viewers MIAA Indoor and Outdoor Champion- them,” has a deeper message that the are welcome to bring any donation of ships. He posted a personal best jump at landing 47 feet and 11.75 inches at the track and the classroom can show you canned or dry goods for Kearney’s local the time, going 45 feet 2.25 at the UNK Universityprovisional of qualifier Nebraska in theat Kearney triple jump Loper better than it can tell you. food pantry. Loper Invite in April, topping his mark invite, which ranked him 43rd in D2 and The next planetarium show will be “Element Factories in the Stars: The Syn- of 44 feet 10.75 at Charlie Foster. He also seventh at the conference. Stuhr will be able to compete for the thesis of the Chemical Elements” with Dr. competed in the long jump, posting a 21 Being blessed as a jumper, Stuhr is Lopers The and spring what semester could possibly is the finalbe his time Jeremy Armstrong presenting. This show feet 7.5 inches at the NWU Spring Invite. also a standout student in the classroom, last jump on May 13, where the Lopers will explore the topic of “how, in the named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll have “Loper Last Chance Twilight,” held process of shining, the stars manufacture in the triple jump at the MIAA outdoor since he stepped onto campus. He was at nearby Kearney High School outdoor light elements up to iron.” This presen- meet,As landing a sophomore, a 45 feet Stuhr 7.25 finished inches. Each10th also honored as a U.S. Track and Field track. tation will also discuss “the processes that synthesize the heavier elements, Alpha Phi’s 13th Annual Play Your Cards Right which are believed to happen when stars Red Dress explode in supernovas.” Poker Tourament

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When: March 1, 2018 All proceeds Price: $12 in advance, $15 at benefit the the door Alpha Phi Foundation 1 x 3” Registration begins & Women’s at 4:30 p.m. Heart Health by 1Alannah x Goode4" Run with it. February 28, 2018 5 entertainment Marvel revolutionizes superhero genre with new record breaker

KAITLIN SCHNEIDER Antelope Staff Predominantly black cast of “Black Panther,” imaginary Wakandan nation cause global sensation over $13 billion Marvel franchise “’Black Panther’ isn’t revolutionary. This characters with powers there have been black show up looking superheroesisn’t even the on first screen.” time like extras from This is a line I’ve seen online, and I’ve catsuits,and awesome but sporteda Bond film. African lookVibranium at the cast headwearRather, they and list. The titular patterns, a trend even a heard a few of my closest friends also especially ofand . family say something pretty similar, apparent in contestingWell to the those glory of youthat who is the think protector this, character may

doesn’tstill be a just man, Falcon, War Machine and if you want to pavebut this the movie way noteworthysome of the you’re sorely mistaken. Sure, there’s for African battlefilm’s morescenes.

presentsgo back further, his own Blade. epic storyline, While a vampire and thosehybrid other who heroeskicks serious I listed vampire offer their ass American lot aboutI’m not what foundationroles; it also for actuallygoing to occurstalk a to Marvel’s latest release. And no, that’s lays a strong - own pluses, all fall short in comparison sentation in because you just ‘ female repre needin the‘ to movie, see it for not just my bias acting up again. In the These yourself to real- first nine days of showing, the movie exceptionalmovies, too. - has leapt past the $500 million mark. It perience. also has, as mentioned on Deadline.com, ly get theHowever, full ex “pushed Walt Disney studios past the $1- Lupitafemales, billion mark” for the year of 2018, and N’Yonincluding- it’s only February. However, the impres Now, more than ever, the illusions of division standwatching up sive profits aren’t what make this movie portrayal forT’Challa his important to audiences the world over.- ofgo’s Nakia threaten our very existence. We all know the country, According to Time Magazine, “Black and truth: more connects us than separates us. But Panther” “is significant for many rea Letitia sons.” Sure, the movie is furthering hype in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while assumeof both and building up to the release of Infinity- the foolish build barriers. the mantle War, but it’s about much more than that. areWright’s well warrior, black,For the director first time included. in the history Moreover, of the this su written.Shuri, king and perhero genre, the cast is predominantly They Wakandan know how to hold their own, but on top this particular avenue. change thefilm narrative isn’t just youris what run-of-the-mill really drives thecomic book flick; the gritty reality that grounds traditions dating back centuries to help - asof alla scientist, of that,‘ and helps more‘ Wakanda importantly, further they Besides altering the face of Marvel’s improve the world, and do it all while featuremovie. better levels of representation, are still very realistic characters. Shuri, traditionally white cast, this movie is a cracking jokes with his sister and ex-girl- It isn’t the first successful movie to culturally infused 134 minutes of joyous friend make for a fantastic film that feels their already advanced technology. I entertainment. Ryan Coogler, the director, completely different from other superhe- but with this being a Marvel movie, and throne—therealso must mention are nothe words Dora Milaje,to truly the focuses on the notion of identity, bringing ro movies. There’s no campy humor; the with Marvel being one of the largest film elite all-female guard of the Wakandan - in African music and attire to add to the characters are real, the settings beauti evenfranchises continue in the down world, this people path. There are going is a reality of the film, as well as the conflict ful and the fusion of culture and comic to notice the change. Maybe they will describe how awesome they are, wield arising in Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan). makesBlack this Panther one worth clawed seeing its againway into and ing spears and standing up for what they attireEven requested,” the film’s read world the premiere invitation was to again. To this I say, “Wakanda forever!” long way to go, though, before Hollywood personallybelieve in: thehope might Marvel of Wakanda. continues Every down enveloped in African culture. “Royal is absolved of its whitewashed mindset. lady in this movie was a highlight, and I cinemas on Feb. 16, 2018 and is now Of course, there are some incredible the momentous event, but the cast didn’t playing. Faculty showcases exceptional talent at recital

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Dr. Eunkyung Son, a visiting assistant professor of cello and director of string project at UNK from South Korea, Dr. Jayoung Hong, a piano instructor and collaborative pianist from South Korea, and Dr. Sharon O’Connell Campbell, an associate professor of music at UNK, perform together at the UNK Faculty Recital. Dr. Son played “Sonata for Cello and Piano in A Minor, Op.36” and Dr. O’Connell Campbell sang “Two Songs for Voice, Viola and Piano, Op.91,” written by Johannes Brahms.

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THIS WEEK IN REVIEW and benefits. continue to be critical of States finished with 23 “problematic” issues you’re going to kill us all, pro-gun politicians and medals. of consent in Clinton “please have mercy on us activist groups. affair. and make it fast.”

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