T HE U NIVERSITY OF N EBRASKA - KEARNEY V OL. 98, NO . 7 THE ANTELOPE THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 16, 2003 October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month by Chrys Wiebelhaus During the month of October, Kearney County Vigil will take vate donors and grants on local, Antelope Staff Writer the Spouse/Sexual Abuse Family place Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the state and federal levels offer ser- Education (S.A.F.E.) Center in Minden Senior Center; the 4th vices to five counties: Buffalo, Kearney recognizes survivors of Annual Phelps County Vigil is Franklin, Harlan, Kearney and The 7th Annual Buffalo domestic violence during set for Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Phelps. County Candlelight Vigil was Domestic Violence Awareness Holdrege Middle School. The Center offers crisis assis- held at the UNK Health and Month. Established in 1978, the tance services 24 hours a day, Sports Center Wednesday. The “October is a time to honor S.A.F.E. Center is celebrating 25 seven days a week. Crisis inter- vigil remembered those who people who have lost their lives years of providing services to vention counseling and medical, have died as a result of domestic to domestic violence and to cele- women, men and children who economic and legal advocacy violence, celebrated those who brate those breaking away and to have experienced domestic support is provided. have broken free of the violence support those who are still in abuse or sexual assault. The non- By providing support groups and offered support to those liv- violent relationships," Nikki profit organization provides for women and their children, ing in violent relationships. Gausman, Executive Director of information and resources to women are reminded that they As the candles illuminated the the S.A.F.E. Center, said in an empower people to create posi- are not alone, that they are not night during the vigil, a reading Oct. 8 Kearney Hub article. tive changes in their lives. responsible for their partners’ of a mayoral proclamation, sto- This year’s theme is All of the services provided violence and that they are able to ries from survivors of domestic Photo by Shiloh Nichols "Domestic Violence…Let’s Face by the S.A.F.E. Center are confi- take control of their lives. violence, music and skits high- it Together.” The 3rd Annual dential and free. Funded by pri- The Kearney S.A.F.E. Center holds vigils during October. lighted the event. See Violence, page 8 Mental health week observed by Stephanie Fielder observance is intended to edu- Mental illnesses can affect any- Voice: Living With Mental Antelope Staff Writer cate people on mental illnesses one: all races, ages, ethnicities Illness." The presentation, given and to reduce discrimination and genders are at risk. by Jimmy Burke and Mike against people suffering from a The most common mental ill- Alaveriaz, was about two men Mental illnesses affect mil- mental disorder. It also encour- nesses include depression and who suffered for years from an lions of people annually. An esti- ages people who may have a anxiety disorders. Depression array of mental illnesses. mated 22 percent of Americans problem to seek treatment with- affects approximately 18.8 mil- "Mental illness affects every- over the age of 18 suffer from at out having the fear of ridicule or lion adult Americans, according one in some form or fashion, at least one type of mental disorder rejection because of their illness. to the NIMH. Anxiety disorders, some point," Burke said. each year, according to the "There are all kinds of dis- including panic disorder, obses- The presentation covered National Institute of Mental eases and a disease of the mind is sive-compulsive disorder, post- aspects of mental disorders such Health (NIMH). As a conse- just as real as a disease of the traumatic stress disorder, gener- as "dark days"; acceptance; med- quence of this widespread occur- body," Aaron Grow, UNK coun- alized anxiety disorder and pho- ications and treatments; coping rence, and the significance of the selor, said. "There's no reason to bias, affect approximately 19.1 skills and success; and hopes and public's understanding mental view people with these diseases million adults between the ages dreams. It also stressed that men- health, last week Americans of the mind with a stigma any of 18 and 54. tal illnesses are biologically- observed Mental Illness more so than somebody with a To help observe the aware- based brain disorders that people Awareness Week. physical illness." ness week, depression screen- can usually recover from with According to the Department Mental illness is defined as ings and a mental health presen- the right treatment. Alaveriaz of Health and Human Services any diagnosable mental, behav- tation were given in the added to that, noting that mental Photo by Adam Wegner (HHS), the national awareness ioral or emotional disorder that Nebraskan Student Union. illnesses must be treated Andrea Kramer, Stapleton, Neb., sophomore, was week was created in 1990 by a interferes with or limits a per- Approximately 65 people attend- throughout life. presidential proclamation. This crowned AK-SAR-BEN Rodeo Queen 2004 on Sept. 21 in son's ability to live, work, learn ed a presentation sponsored by "Mental illness is an ongoing Omaha. She won the horsemanship and appearance cate- proclamation was issued because and participate fully in his or her the National Alliance for the reality," Alaveriaz said. of the continued increase of community, according to HHS. Mentally Ill called "In our own gories. Her grand prize was a $1,200 scholarship. mental illness occurrences. The See Mental Illness, page 8 Cranes on Parade good experience for local artists by Lindsey Humston (MONA), had no trouble finding dents to see the artistic process. Antelope Staff Writer that inner child. Smolik said, “It was a good The designs on the cranes teaching experience as well as ranged from simple splashes of (good for) Cranes on Parade.” Picasso once said, “Every bright color to complex designs Anderson and Smolik’s child is an artist. The problem is with intricate, aesthetically cranes were two of 34 that were how to remain an artist once he pleasing details. Each crane gave auctioned off at MONA Saturday grows up.” Picasso had the the viewer a peek into the artist’s night. The auction was the grand insight to realize, long before life. finale of a long journey for the most of the world, how impor- Molly Anderson, who created cranes. Their quest started with a tant art is for our society and cul- “Klimt on Crane," used fabric simple idea from the Kearney ture. The need to produce art with designs from her favorite Rotary Club. They thought it starts when we are small chil- artist. “Klimt was an interior would be a fun project for the dren, with the sticks we use to decorator turned artist,” artists and for the community. draw in the dirt. Anderson said. “He is my Their first step was finding All children are born with favorite artist. He does all kinds somebody to design the model creativity, and all artists must of decorative stuff.” for the cranes. The natural choice find a way to hold onto that cre- Jan Smolik, artist of the crane was Prewitt Fiberglass, a compa- ativity. The artists who designed “Take Five," understands the ny that designs hundreds of ani- and painted the cranes for the importance of art. She kept her mals and figures. They have Cranes on Parade project, on dis- jazz-themed crane in her art made horses, bison and even gui- Photo by Lindsey Humston play Saturday, Oct. 11 at the classroom in Alma while she The cranes designed for the Cranes on Parade project culminated in an auction Oct. 11 at MONA. Museum of Nebraska Art decorated it. She wanted her stu- See Cranes, page 10 English conversation table benefits international students by Beth Bremer with international students while ting to discuss whatever is on Photo by April Baer providing international students their minds. Antelope Staff Writer the opportunity to practice “Some professors wanted to Every Thursday from English. give the international students The Nebraskan Student The Conversation Table for- the opportunity to practice their 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Union will now be a little busier mat is not new to UNK. Jayne English,” Heimer said. American students and than usual during lunch on Heimer, International Activities Through e-mail and word of international students meet Thursdays. Coordinator, said the idea of mouth, the first Conversation over lunch at The The reason is that a weekly gathering international students Table of the school year brought Conversation Table. Conversation Table will be to practice English and meet students of all countries together International students can offered Thursdays from 11:30 other students has been done for lunch and interesting discus- practice their English, and a.m. to 1 p.m. The Conversation before. The gathering, which sion. Table is an opportunity for all Heimer organized, allows all stu- American students learn students to meet and converse dents to meet in an informal set- See Conversation, page 8 about other cultures. Weekend News Entertainment Sports Weather FRIDAY Mostly Sunny MONA crane Backlot Volleyball High 66, Low 44 auction raises remains hot wins over Colo. SATURDAY $77,000 night spot Springs Sunny High 74, Low 48 SUNDAY page 8 page 5 page 4 Sunny High 74, Low 51 2 THE ANTELOPE CAMPUS BEAT THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 16, 2003 UNK CALENDAR CAMPUS BRIEFS Wednesday, October 15: presentations on finance, JOB OPENING FOR features an abundance of high- Communication Disorders, has Matsuri-The Third Annual empowerment, parenting and LOUIE lights including visits to: been chosen for UNK’s MASTERS OF SOCIAL Japanese Fall Festival, 6-8 more.