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www.unkantelope.com Volume 113, Issue 07 THIS WEEK Foreign Film Series offers 8 Music Sensation Skrillex captivates the peek into different cultures nation with unique beats. BY CAITLIN OSTBERG “In the spring, we have a film series, Antelope Staff in which we have a film a week, or- ap REMAINING FOREIGN Features proximately 10 films,” said Chavez. -“Usu Films are windows into other realms, ally the format is four Spanish films, FILM SCHEDULE Luck in the Draft and the Foreign Film Series hosted by the two French films, two German films, Mar. 1: "Afterlife" in Japanese 10 modern languages department allows view- a Japanese film and a Chinese film.” Mar. 8: "Barfuss" in German Griffin, Luck battle it out ers to take a look through Chavez said that foreign films are very for first round NFL draft the movies. different than American films because they Mar. 15: "Bajolamisma Luna" in pick. Each movie is a peek have less action and more dialogue. Spanish into another culture, said Chavez looks to blogs, the Inter- Mar. 29: "Madame Bovary" in French Sports Xavier Chavez, lecturer national Movie Database and sugges- Apr. 5: "Mountain Patrol" in Chinese tions from the modern languages depart- in the modern languages Apr. 12: "Smoking Room" in Spanish department. “I really en- ment to see what films should be shown. The Antelope sends condolences joy seeing other cultures; “We look for award-winning films; we look to the family and friends of student that’s why I studied lan- for Academy Award winning films. We some- Gabrielle "Gabby" Ayala. A tribute guages in the first place,” XAVIER times look for films that, if someone’s study- “Especially when you’re in the middle he said. CHAVEZ ing a certain text in a literature class, we’ll see of Nebraska, how many of these kids are go- story is forthcoming. In the fall, the depart- if there’s a film about that text,” Chavez said. ing to go to Japan or China or somewhere ment hosts a three-day film festival consisting Though many foreign language stu- else and see this other culture,” Chavez said. of four movies each day. The spring, how- dents attend the film screenings for “This is one way that they can half-way ex- Results from last week's online poll ever, is a bit more relaxed, and the films are grades or extra credit, Chavez encour- perience it. All the movies are subtitled, so at unkantelope.com shown in Thomas Hall, Room 106 at 7 p.m. ages all students to attend an event. that helps out too.” Which Oscar-nominated film did you root for?

“The Artist” 23% REMEMBERING THE HOLOCAUST THROUGH MUSIC

“The Descendants” 23%

“The Help” 23%

“Moneyball” 15%

“The Tree of Life” 8%

“Hugo” 8%

“Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,” “Midnight in Paris” and “War Horse” received 0 online votes.

This week's online poll question: “American Idol” vs. “The Voice:” Which singing competition Photo by Yena Oh do you prefer? 'In Remembrance, Lest We Should Forget' featuring works written during the Holocaust was performed on Feb. 26 in the Fine Vote at www.unkantelope.com Arts Recital Hall. The concert directed by David Bauer consisted of University Men's Chorus, University Women's Chorus, Vocal Collegium and UNK Choraleers. 2 the antelope Op/Ed Layout by Lacey McPhillips february 29, 2012 the antelope Views of few outweigh rights of many SPRING 2012 STAFF BY JAY OMAR posed; maybe they should have started by change the layout of Obama’s proposal, so Sam Bates Antelope Staff Executive Editor in Chief talking to the members of their congrega- that it is not an “attack on religious free- Ashley Leever tion. dom.” In an odd way it shows how great of Managing Print Editor Last week President Another study showed that between a country America is in that everyone has a Barack Obama’s admin- Amanda Arnold 2007 and 2009 close to 20,000 women that voice. But why is the Catholic Church be- Assistant Editor/Copy Editor istration mandated the gave birth in Catholic hospitals in seven ing listened to instead of other Americans free issue of birth control Megan Meier states across America had their “tubes begging for change? Ad Manager to women through their tied,” another form of birth control. The gay and lesbian community Taylor Anderson employers without a co- So here is the question that I raise. If makes up roughly 9 percent of the people Assistant Ad Manager pay or deductible. at least 70 percent of Catholic women are in this country, nearly three times that Adam McLaughlin Essentially, this policy issued free using birth control, and only 24 percent of of Catholic women that do not use birth Online Manager birth control to the women of America. Americans are Catholic, why is the Catho- control. The homosexual community has Kaytlyn Duden I could not have enjoyed anything Online Assistant lic Church acting like this is affecting mil- been fighting for years for acceptance and more than sitting and watching this man- lions of people? Sex is going to happen, change in Washington, while the change to Erik Swazo date go forward. Instead, opposition is Sports Editor the birth control bill happened in close to pushing back on religous principle against three days. Jay Omar the compromise to pass the cost off to the Religious challenges News and Features Editor Why is Washington shaking when the private insurance companies. Adam Konruff to mandated birth control Catholic church has a problem with the Photo Editor What I have a problem with, is why way things are being run, but when a gay this compromise had to be reached to begin Kaytlyn Duden represents voice of small man or women is simply asking for the Production and Photo Assistant with. Especially since male enhancement right of marriage to their partner separate Lacey McPhillips drugs have been covered by insurance for percentage of country from the church, progress is moving at a Lead Designer over 10 years. snail’s pace with many people trying to Tate Schneider Uproar was heard from some over stop it altogether? Merydeth Cummings this issue, but the Catholic Church led and personally I would rather have women This doesn’t make sense to me. When Designers the charge proclaiming this prohibits the be able to get birth control if they are not did America become run by the voice of Robert Friedman church from the freedom to practice their Business Manager ready for children since the premarital sex the few instead of the beliefs of the many? religion. rate shows no signs of dropping – from I mean 53 percent of Americans support Terri Diffenderfer Here is what really gets me. America Print, Online Adviser close to 95 percent. the legalization of gay marriage. If every- is a free country, and that is what makes Let’s do the math. Twenty-four per- one wants change to be exactly what he Christina Jackson it such a wonderful place to live. I am all Ad Adviser cent of Americans are Catholic so roughly or she envisions, change is never going to for going out and fighting for a cause, but News Staff 12 percent are Catholic women. Not tak- happen. This country will never be perfect, do not be a hypocrite. According to a study Brooke Alstrom Sean Park ing into account age, 70 percent of that but if we are going to listen to the minority Nathan Borowski Emily Seevers ran by Guttmacher Institute of Research, 12 percent use or have used birth control. in America, every voice should be heard. Arthur Hobbs Aaron Urbanski 70 to 78 percent of Catholic women use That leaves a percentage of 3.6 percent that Kole Kluver Eunjung Kwon some sort of birth control. Whether that Caitlin Ostberg Brianne Wetowick Churches all over the country have thrown is sterilization or the pill, Catholic women a fit to protect. If they don’t want it, they Photo Staff are partaking. don’t have to use it! Amanda Arnold Bishop after bishop from church af- Let’s get back to the numbers. The Fred Arnold ter church started to voice their opinions 3.6 percent of Americans was enough to Blake Beideck on this matter the second the bill was pro- Adam Konruff Yena Oh Ad Staff Krista Coyler Educator's Employment Fair Zhe Guo Ryan Janousek Take Aim at Your New Teaching Job Yein Kim Hope Merrick Brett Miller Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Rachel Van Boening 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Advertising (308) 865-8487 Nebraskan Student Union [email protected] 2nd Floor Fax (308) 865-8708 “Tips for Success” Mail Presentation on how The Antelope to succeed at the Fair 166 Mitchell Center View list of all March 15 University of Nebraska at Kearney participating College of Ed Kearney, NE 68849 schools at (308) 865-8488 Room C-208 unk.edu/edfair [email protected] 4:45-5:30 p.m. february 29, 2012 News Layout by Merydeth Cummings the antelope 3

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Photo by Amanda Arnold ABOVE: Participants at the Nepali Cultural Night Feb. 26 prepare DELIVERY! to serve some Nepali cuisine. Some of the dishes served were chicken curry and pulao. LEFT: Ramesh Neupane, a rep- resentative of the International Student Association and Nepal- ese Student Association Kearney (NESAK) from Kathmandu, Nepal introduces the events at the Ne- pali Cultural Night. This event was held in the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

CAMPUS CRIME LOG Feb. 23: Tad Fuchs reported that license and no proof of ownership. his back window had been broken Feb. 26: Tyler Allen was issued a out of his vehicle. Paint chips where defect card for driving with a non-func- also discovered on the rear driver’s tioning headlight. quarter. No known suspects have been found. Feb. 26: Mantor Hall Director Jen Kacere reported a disturbance between Feb. 23: Devon Pascoe was issued a a man and a woman arguing in the hall. warning for improper display of license An empty bottle of alcohol was also plates. found in the room, and the woman was Feb. 23: Peijie Li was issued a cita- advised to leave. Both parties were told tion for failure to stop, no operator’s to contact a conduct officer. FREAKY FAST Keep up with us online! DELIVERY! www.unkantelope.com ©2011 JIMMY JOHN’S FRANCHISE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Want to advertise with the Antelope? Send an email to [email protected] 4 the antelope News Layout by Tate Schneider February 29, 2012 Students play large role in Big Event Greek life, student government team up to organize volunteers, projects

BY JAY OMAR to help our community who does so much & KOLE KLUVER to help support us.” Antelope Staff The Greek community does a lot to make the Big Event possible. Student Gov- The largest community service event ernment also plays a major role. in the nation is coming back to UNK. Bradley Rediger, the secretary of com- Originally started by Texas A&M Uni- munity relations for Student Government, versity in 1988, this gathering on Saturday, explained just how big of a deal it really is March 31 has turned into what is called the to the student government. “Big Event.” Rediger said, “Ninety-five percent of Even though some know the Big Event my role as secretary is planning this event. involves hundreds of students spread out We have been working on it across Kearney sweeping up before Christmas break even leaves, putting together senior Big Event 2012 began.” citizen dances or doing work Saturday, March 31 Deputy of Community Re- with the Make–A-Wish Foun- lations Brandi McHarness said dation, many don’t know who they focus on publicity and makes it possible. marketing efforts, getting the Organizers started work before Christ- word out including getting in touch with mas break, including Alpha Phi president radio stations and TV networks. Ariane Aten. Hundreds of people contribute to “As of right now we are rounding up make such a large-scale community ser- women who are interested in participat- vice event possible. The last piece of ing in the Big Event to help the Kearney the puzzle is made up of students show- community,” Aten said. “We have not been ing up to help out. The occasion takes informed yet of what projects we will be place on March 31. For more infor- working on but are excited to help. We mation go to the Big Event website at have quite a few of our members signed up www.unk.edu/thebigevent. Volunteers still needed

BY CAITLIN OSTBERG of community relations for student govern- & YIFEI ZHAO ment. Antelope Staff Projects in the past have included helping out non-profits, lending a hand The spring semester can be busy and to the elderly and even helping with the Photo by Ashley Leever stressful, but also a wonderful time to stop, spring-cleaning of churches in the com- Morgan Strand, a junior secondary edu- relax and give back to the community. munity. cation major from Imperial, and Morgan Sudoku answer:

That’s exactly what will happen Sat- Students from last year found The Big Behle, a junior family studies and social Upside down, from page 9 www.sudoku-puzzles.net

work major from Kearney, volunteered for 2 1 5 4 6 urday, March 31, when UNK hosts the Event fun and a great way to help out. “It 3 seventh annual Big Event Service project. was an awesome experience and it felt so the Student Alumni Foundation. They as-

sisted a local Kearney resident by helping

But before anything can happen, they need nice to give back to the Kearney commu-

3 6 4 2 1 nity,” said Berky Berven, a senior elemen- move furniture and cleaning during The Big 5

volunteers. Event last year.

Students can sign up individually or tary education major.

5 3 1 6 2 in a group to represent an organization. “Kearney is extraordinarily support- 4 Participation forms are due by March 2 to ive of UNK and its students, and this day

the Student Government Office. Last year, is the perfect way for the UNK community

4 2 6 5 3 more than 500 students participated in the to say ‘thanks,’” Rediger said. Participation forms for The Big 1

event at 30 different job sites. Pizza is provided for lunch for all Event are due by March 2 to the 1 4 2 3 5 “The Big Event will be a tremendous participants from sponsors in the Kearney 6 opportunity for students to make new business community. Student Government Office

friends while helping the Kearney com- The Big Event is the largest student- 6 5 3 1 4 munity,” said Bradley Rediger, a senior run community service project and more 2

business major from Milford and secretary than 70 universities participate.

Sudoku 6x6 - Solution 5 of 5 - Hard - 5 of 5 Solution - 6x6 Sudoku The Antelope The February 29, 2012 Features Layout by Kaytlyn Duden the antelope 5 Hard work pays off for Lempke

BY CAITLIN OSTBERG aren’t often involved just because we’re I find myself being a lot more outgo- to Sig Tau will help in the future for Antelope Staff so busy. But our sponsor, Susan Honey- the organization? man, who I’m really close to, asked me ing and talking to people more. Which I always have been, but I have to seek For graduate student, Celeste if I’d come serve as president. Well, I'm hoping, since I’ve helped estab- out other people and make sure that I lish this precedent, that the organization Lempke, “busy” is her middle name. delegate things to them so I don’t do all will keep going after I leave. We have a So what exactly is the reward that President of two English societies, the work myself. I have to have all these reputation, and hopefully that will be up- studying English literary criticism and you’ve received? emails and make sure I’m on a timeline held and students will want to keep joining teaching English 101, Lempke never ex- I received the Student Leadership so it’s helped with that. in and participating and being active in the pected an award. But after revitalizing Award. As I understand it, there were organization— which is what I would like the English honor society, Sigma Tau two of us who received this award in- How do you think your contributions to see as an alumnus. Delta, Lempke has earned the fruits of ternationally. her labor. What was it like to be recognized for How did you get in- your leadership, specifically your SOCKINATORS INVADE CAMPUS volved in Sigma Tau leadership for Sigma Tau Delta? Delta? Well, I like to think I worked really Lempke: Honestly, hard for this, so it’s one of those things I don’t know if I can where, yes, I’ve done all this work for remember, it’s been so all these years, and I’m finally getting long. I was inducted the recognized. It was a proud moment, and CELESTE fall of 2005. I don’t re- I got to call my parents and tell them LEMPKE member honestly how I the good news. They were really excited heard about it. I think I must have run for me. into somebody else who was in it, and It must have been very exciting to they talked to me about it. learn that you had won the award for When did you become president? your leadership. I became president last year, so fall Yeah. The crazy thing was that we found 2010, but before that, I had been the out we’d won the Outstanding Chapter secretary. Award first and I figured, you know, we won one international award, there’s Did you ever think that you would be no way we’re going to win anymore. I Photo by Blake Beideck didn’t honestly believe it; I had to go Koichi Sato, a senior physics and math major from Aichi, Japan, and Chevy Smith, president? look up the email myself to see if it was a sophomore math major from Imperial, accept registration for an event put on by It was kind of a shock when they asked really true or not. the FIJI fraternity called Sockinators. Sockinators is an interactive mercenary game me because when you think about Sigma that involves on-campus residents competing against each other by attempting to Tau Delta, it’s mostly run by undergrad- How has your role as president im- eliminate, or sockinate, one another. The event, which awards prizes to the winner, begins Wednesday, Feb. 29, at midnight. uate students, and the graduate students pacted your life so far?

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BY BRIANNE WETOVICK Antelope Staff

It must have been agonizing for Mer- yl Streep to wait 20 years between Oscar wins. She last took the gold home in 1982 for "Sophie's Choice." She made history Sunday night at the awards, winning the Best Actress category for her portrayal of Great Britain's former Prime Minister Mar- garet Thatcher, her 17th nomination in that category. Streep gives an outstanding perfor- mance, and absolutely deserves the honor bestowed on her by the Academy. This film ,overshadowed by other films in the pre- Oscar publicity, is absolutely worth your time and money. “The Iron Lady” tells the story of Mar- The film shows her initial family in- garet Thatcher, the first and only woman terest in politics, her fledgling campaigns "The Iron Lady” ever elected to the position of Prim Min- and her eventual rise to the top, while (105 mins) ister in the United Kingdom. weaving in and out of the Director: Phyllida Lloyd She held the post of Prime present. Meryl Streep is a Starring: Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Minister (1979–1990) longer Check it out at the powerhouse and portrayed Richard E. Grant than any other individual in Hilltop Mall this amazing woman in a history. Theater! respectful and unforgettable story and know that they highlighted her in The story begins as we way. as many positive ways as possible. meet a frail Lady Thatcher, I heard quite a lot about If you’re a history buff, Streep fan or struggling in her later years with dementia. the British being uncomfortable with see- just looking for a seriously powerful story, She can’t seem to separate the past from ing their beloved leader in this frail stage see “The Iron Lady.” Afterward, you may the present, and it’s through one of these of dementia, but I think it proves that ev- just be encouraged to make our world memories that we’re taken back to her start eryone’s human. I saw no disrespect in a better place, and like Thatcher, to “do something!" Courtesy Photo in politics. the way the filmmakers decided to tell her Streep won Best Actress for 'The Iron Lady' at Sunday's Academy Awards. ‘Safe House' plays it too safe—not enough plot, surprises BY NATHAN BOROWSKI who is growing tired and bored of his numerous government agencies across the it takes to carry a movie with his role as Antelope Staff role as a “housekeeper” for a CIA safe world. Matt Weston. It is a role that is very remi- house located in Cape Town, South Af- During Frost’s interrogation, the CIA niscent of his character, detective Richard rica. Weston has been aching for field ac- safe house is breached by the same swarm Messner, in director Joe Carnahan’s 2006 "Safe House” tion for months and soon receives more of heavily armed gunmen who had at- movie “Smokin’ Aces.” (114 mins) than he bargained for when Tobin Frost, tempted to capture Frost earlier. Weston The problem with “Safe House” is Director: Daniel Espinosa played by Washington, is delivered to his is forced to flee with Frost, and the chase that it delivers a weak story line to go Starring: Denzel Washington and Ryan safe house. is on. While being chased and hunted all along with its strong acting. The plot Reynolds Frost is a legendary former CIA agent around the city, Weston attempts to keep is easily predicted and offers no major turned rogue who has been selling and himself and Frost alive, while also keep- surprises or twists to elevate the movie Daniel Espinosa’s new action movie trading government secrets with agen- ing the dangerously cunning Frost in his to an above average level. Along with a “Safe House” appeared to be a safe bet to cies and agents across the world for the custody. weak plot, the film overuses shaky cam- please audiences. With a strong support- past decade. The only problem is that the The role of Tobin Frost seems as if era scenes, making it seem at times as if ing cast surrounding Hollywood big tim- notoriously manipulative Frost has turned it was made for Washington. He is cold someone is violently shaking your chair ers Denzel Washington and Ryan Reyn- himself in, and no one knows why. as ice, extremely confident and able to during the movie. olds, the movie was released with high The audience is aware, however, that frighten or confuse anyone with nothing Strong acting by Washington and expectations – expectations that were not Frost did so to escape gunmen hell-bent more than a glance. Frost has a swagger Reynolds make “Safe House” safe to met. on capturing him after he made a deal that can only truly be portrayed by Denzel watch, but a weak plot and shaky cameras The movie focuses on Reynolds, who with a MI6 agent for a very secret and Washington. fail to make the movie a safe bet to please plays Matt Weston, a young CIA agent very valuable file containing secrets about Reynolds again proves he has what audiences. February 29, 2012 Entertainment Layout by Kaytlyn Duden the antelope 7 ‘American Idol’ vs. ‘The Voice’ Which singing competition is better?

BY BRIANNE WETOVICK plays a huge role in who survives. The Antelope Staff last singer from each team then goes up against the others to determine the one We as Americans like to be enter- person who will be awarded the title of tained. It’s also well known that we love “The Voice.” our reality shows. The 11th season of Sounds the same, right? Same gen- “American Idol” is upon us, and with eral idea, yes. But I think the differenc- it, the second season of “The Voice.” es are notable and they account for the According to the people at “TV By the close numbers in popularity. I watched Numbers,” the number of people who the entire season of “Idol” for the first decided to tune in for “Idol” was only time last season, and I found that’s about a few thousand more than “The Voice” all I could take. There are those die-hard this week. fans though, who will never surrender So what’s the difference? Not too their loyalty to the show. much has changed for Idol in its 11 sea- That’s all fine and dandy. But the sons. Imp Ryan Seacrest still blinds us drama with the judges of “Idol” seems with his pearly whites every episode, to be never ending, and many are un- running the phrase “who will be the sure of the group composed of Steven next ‘American Idol,’ deeper and deeper Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jack- into our brains. son. Jackson is the We see the audi- only brave soul of the tions, the judges’ reac- Let us know which original judges who has tions – good and bad show you think is best! stayed. Also annoying – and the craziness. is the telltale scripted Vote online at Further into the season, feeling of the show. someone is cut every unkantelope.com Every season, we know week, and people call there will be crazy au- or text votes with their dition stories, sob sto- picks for who they want to stay in the ries and just the downright weird. It’s competition until the nation is dying entertainment, but if I’m going to spend with suspense at the two remaining my time watching a show, I personally singers, wondering who will take home would like to see something great, not the title. someone screeching in my ears. The “The Voice” employs the same idea, people of “The Voice” skip past that but is different in execution with some fake audition part. These are the hon- VS teamwork involved. On this show, the estly talented people in a show that fo- contestants sing for the judges through cuses more on the talent rather than the a blind audition, so that the judges are hoopla of the entertainment business. focused on only one thing- their voice I also find the banter and competition (which is what it’s all about, right? between judges Adam Levine, Chris- Right?). If a judge likes the singer’s tina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Blake voice, they get to push a button, turn Shelton far easier on the ears. And let’s their chair around, and wait to see if that face it. Carson Daly is way cooler than singer will choose to work with them Seacrest. Lastly, it comes down to net- for the remainder of the show. works. These shows just give NBC and The teams created for each judge Fox more rating competition and more then get special coaching and help to fight about. And that’s what it’s all throughout the show, and the teams as about, right? well as individual singers do “battle,” So, does all that matter to you? again competing to stay alive in the Are you a diehard “Idol” fan? Or are competition. The judges get to decide you ready, after 11 seasons, to watch who stays and goes as the battles wage something new? I guess we’ll have to on. The last stage for the remaining con- just wait and see if the newly popular testants is the live shows, where audi- “Voice” competition has a dedicated au- ence participation is necessary as voting dience and if it will have staying power. Courtesy photos 8 the antelope Entertainment Layout by Kaytlyn Duden February 29, 2012 Skrillex's music emits 'audial ecstasy' Electronic artist's free EP explodes into raging suc- cess and sensational live performances

BY KOLE KLUVER Antelope Staff

If you blinked, you already missed him. Sonny Moore, bet- ter known as Skrillex, is the newest and most popular name in the American dance music scene. Moving from punk band, From First to Last, to producing his own electronic music, Skrillex has hit it big not only in Amer- ica, but across the planet. Moore released his first EP in 2010, Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites, for free. The questionable move turned out to be a completely brilliant tactic that spread his music like a wildfire. His eclectic and energy-filled tracks spread Courtesy Photo across the country and lit up dance floors. Skrillex is now at the top of the tered around the stage, patiently head- world, performing at concerts that are bobbing to the opening act. Hours Courtesy Photo half-light show and half-rave party. of zoning out the filler paid off when Skrillex began his solo career in 2007 after leaving the band, From First to Last. He was My first sample of Skrillex’s talent Skrillex finally took the spotlight. He nominated for five Grammy's this year and won three. arrived via a music blog in June 2010. thanked everyone for coming and said It was a remix of the popular United he was about to play remixes he had as a performer. Not only does he mix video projectors, are transformed into Kingdom artist La Roux’s track, “In for made in his hotel. together a floor crunching set list, but servos, gears and portals into new the Kill”. The song was slow to start, Then the music dropped. It was he also displays true happiness and joy worlds. Everything from nature to sci- similar to electro and trance music, but loud. It was digital. It was amazing. in his profession. Moore connects with ence fiction made its way across The then erupted into a sound I had never The energy that coursed through the the audience, understanding that with- Cell to beautiful effect. heard before. His take on dubstep, a crowd is impossible to describe. The out them, he would be nothing. Flanking either side of the stage are genre focused on distorted bass lines, melodies and bass that Skrillex pro- We once again crossed fates on Hal- screens that display two-story avatars was completely unique. duces seem to enter and take hold of the loween night at the Spooky Tings spe- that are motion controlled by Skrillex I had to hear more. I rifled through body, only to be released through natu- cial in Broomfield, Colo. Along with himself. One also sits right plop behind the web and eventually came across ral, unrestricted dancing. It is pure ki- genre staples like 12th Planet, Nero and the DJ center-stage. The digital charac- Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites, the netic expression - an audial ecstasy. In dubstep legends Skream and Benga, ters make every movement that Moore song that became the anthem of 2010. other words, complete fun. Skrillex wowed the attendees with a makes, thanks to motion capsules on Its garbled vocal samples, swaying My next stop for Skrillex was the culmination of light, sound and produc- his hands, chest and body. Skeletons, synths and glitchy bass meshed together famous Sokol Underground in Omaha tion. Moore’s current tour, The Mother- pumpkins and androids all made their perfectly in a sound that can only be de- on July 14. By this time, Moore’s popu- ship, has provided him with a stage that appearance as Skrillex’s virtual-doppel- scribed as a love affair between an an- larity had grown and the crowd had pro- is truly a sight to behold. Viewing from gangers. gry Transformer and a wonky modem. portionately responded. The auditorium the stands amidst tens of thousands of With two songs in the iTunes top Hearing, or rather, feeling, the mu- was stuffed from wall to wall. Elbow fans, Skrillex’s talent had never been 200, a concert tour shiny enough to sic live is an entirely different experi- room was nowhere to be found. Yet, clearer. make Daft Punk take notice and a re- ence. I got my first chance last March despite the lack of personal comfort, The stage, known as the “Skrillex cent five Grammy nominations, Skrillex at the Beta Club in Denver, Colo. A the show was still a success, and that Cell,” is comprised of dozens of angular is taking the world by storm, at a scary healthy crowd of a few hundred was lit- can be attributed to Skrillex’s ability surfaces, and when hit with the proper pace. February 29, 2012 Sports Layout by Tate Schneider the antelope 9 Off and running Loper wrestling on the hunt for final RMAC title

BY FRED ARNOLD as student-athletes to an already competi- picture or not, the field is always competi- of an athlete he actually is. He led Boys Antelope Staff tive Loper team, but Bauer says the loss tive and strong. We feel we can compete Town to the Nebraska State championship of the UNO program is a loss for athletes for a national championship, no different game in football, and he was a three-time Near the end of the regular the season, in general more than an edge up for Loper than any of the other top teams. This is a Nebraska State Champion in wrestling. Marc Bauer and the UNK wrestling team wrestling. new season, full of new challenges. Bot- His senior year he finished second place at are rolling through their final season in the Bauer weighs in on the Loper season tom line, we have to be on top of our game the Senior National Championships in Vir- Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. and UNO’s decision on leaving the wres- when it counts, and that will be at regionals ginia. He was ranked No. 2 in the nation Ranked fourth in the nation and head- tling world behind: and nationals. by Wrestling Insider News (WIN) Maga- ing down the stretch, the team is look- zine, which is the most accurate rankings ing ahead to an RMAC championship. In their final year in the conference, Now that UNO does not have a wres- in the nation. Kevin and his wife, Ashley, Currently, UNK grapplers are 3-0 in the how does UNK match tling team, does your recruiting plan were married last summer before transfer- RMAC conference and 9-3 overall. With up in the RMAC this change? ring to UNK. They have been an amazing the three-time champions from the Univer- year? fit in our program, and like Mark, I look sity of Nebraska at Omaha out of the pic- Not at all. We hardly ever recruited against forward to seeing what he can do nation- ture, UNK looks to make their last season Bauer: We will be UNO. We strive to bring in solid student- ally this season. as a member of the RMAC a memorable pushed by Adams State athletes that we feel can do the work both one by running away with a final title. and Grand Canyon in the classroom and on the mat. Recruit- How does UNO dropping the pro- Marc Bauer, in his 12th year as Loper again this year. They ing is a challenge in every sport. If the gram ultimately affect the team? head wrestling coach already has one na- both have about five key truth be known, we recruit mostly against wrestlers that could win other men's sports. UNO was a healthy rival for us. We lost tional title and nine RMAC champion- MARC BAUER ships. The Lopers look to make it ten. the RMAC, just like us. that when Mr. Alberts cut the program. The demise of UNO’s wrestling pro- Of course, there are a How have the UNO transfers helped Everything about his decision to cut gram shocked the collegiate wrestling uni- few schools that have two to three key in- impact the team? that program was absolutely ridiculous. dividuals that will be vying for an RMAC Unfortunately, they had administration verse. Wrestling fans were upset and sur- We only targeted two UNO wrestlers. First prised when the university decided to drop title. backing that decision and somehow off, they really did not have many kids we they convinced the Board of Regents the program, who were three-time consec- needed, and second of all, just because utive national champions, and, following Who do Loper fans need to look out that their way was the right way. I was for this year? they were at UNO did not mean they were there through the whole process, and it their third straight title. UNK added two a good fit for our program. Our school, cit- of those wrestlers who fit Bauer’s criteria was a very poor and inefficient process Our top returner leading this team this ies and programs were very different. at that. Regardless, it is what is, and we year, Dalton Jensen, at 141 The main reason we targeted the two have to move forward. pounds, was the 2011 National UNO wrestlers was because I had a rela- Losing a program at the college Sudoku Runner-up tionship with them prior to them coming ranks makes things more difficult for How to play: At 157 pounds, T.J. Hep- here. I knew them, and I knew they would college wrestling as a whole. We have burn is a two-time All-Amer- be a good fit for our program. On top of to be thankful that there are more NAIA Sudoku is a placement puzzle. The aim of the ican, and Joey Wilson, a 2011 that, they are both upper weight and we puzzle is to enter a numeral from 1 through 9 in each schools starting here in the Midwest to All-American at 165 pounds. At were needing some help there. give high school wrestlers the opportu- cell of a grid. Each row,The columnAntelope and region must con- 184 pounds, Ross Brunkhardt, a nity to go on and compete at the next tain only one instance of each numeral. Completing returning All-American, has bat- Who are the significant UNO trans- the puzzle requires patience and logical ability. The level. There are thousands of young tled injuries this season. He has fers? men and women wanting to go on to puzzle initiallySudoku became 6x6 - popularPuzzle 5 in of Japan5 - Hard in 1986 and beaten some ranked wrestlers, attained international popularity in 2005. The first is Mark Fiala of Seward. I re- the next level, but if there are fewer and but lost a few while getting an fewer opportunities for them then why edge on his conditioning. cruited Mark out of high school. He comes from a hard-working farm fam- would they want to get involved in the A couple young men who sport in the first place. 5 have made a solid impact that ily. He did not start for UNO, but he won many may not know about are over 30 matches as a freshman and earned Academic All-American honors. Mark is What made UNO such a healthy ri- 149- pound junior, Raufeon val? 6 5 2 Stots, ranked No.3 currently. He a phenomenal student-athlete. He excels has beaten the No.1 and No. 2 as a business student. Mark is our start- Because we pushed them, and we were do- ranked wrestlers in the nation. ing 174-pounder. He is still working hard ing everything we could to keep up with At 285 pounds, freshman Kevin on his consistency on the mat. No one out them. We helped build each other into two 2 Barrett is not ranked because he works this young man. He will continue to of the top programs in the nation. That's has not wrestled any ranked in- grow and mature in wrestling, and I look gone now. dividuals. He is currently 26-4, forward to seeing him do great things for 4 1 and has not lost to a D-II oppo- our program. Can you give me a mid-season nent yet. Another is Kevin Barrett of Boys grade? With the reigning champi- Town. I really did not have the opportuni- 5 3 ons University of Nebraska ty to recruit Kevin because he signed early Despite injuries that have had us shift at Omaha out of the picture, with UNO. UNO was a good fit for him things around a bit, there is always room do you feel your chances are because his girlfriend was from Benning- for improvement. The men on the team greater for a national showing? ton and his brother was still in school at know it. We do not want to peak too early, 6 Boys Town. Kevin is an amazing athlete. I and we are focused on hitting that stride Regardless of UNO being in the still do not think he understands how good come regionals and nationals. Find answer onwww.sudoku-puzzles.net page 4 www.sudoku-puzzles.net 10 the antelope Sports Op/Ed Layout by Merydeth Cummings february 29, 2012

Swazo puts his odds on Luck Griffin's stats may bring him luck Luck is battling it out for expected No. 1 position in draft Urbanski asks: Is RG3 the second coming of Michael Vick? after NFL scouting combine began Sunday in Indianapolis.

BY ERIK SWAZO BY AARON URBANSKI dash time of 4.41 seconds, Griffin became Antelope Staff Antelope Staff the second fastest quarterback to ever at- tend the event behind only Philadelphia For the past two It is no secret that Eagles Quarterback Michael Vick’s time years, Andrew Luck of Robert Griffin III, aka of 4.33 seconds recorded back in 2001. Stanford has been the RG3, has become an But the show didn’t end there. Grif- consensus No. 1 overall instant hit with mem- fin went on post a 39-inch vertical jump pick for the upcoming bers of the media and surpassing NFL rookie sensation Cam NFL Draft Thursday, a nationally crazed Newton’s 36 inches from the year before April 26. football fan base. and also added a 10.3 foot broad jump Luck started to get a lot of attention in After winning the Heisman Trophy to close out the day according to ESPN. 2010, when scouts were comparing Luck Award as the best player in college foot- com. to another Stanford quarterback, John El- ball last season, the Baylor quarterback It will be interesting to see where way. Robert Griffin III has continued to build Griffin ends up being selected during the While at Stanford, Luck led the Cardi- his case as one of the elite prospects go- draft this coming April. No doubt he will nal to some of their best seasons in school ing into the 2012 NFL Draft. be a top 10 pick but the question is who history, breaking numerous records held by Primarily viewed as a running threat wants RG3’s services the most? some former famous quarterbacks at Stan- rather than a passer in the early years of With the St. Louis Rams holding the ford, including NFL Hall of Famer Elway. his college career, Griffin III quietly de- No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft and In 2010, Luck broke onto the scene in Google Images veloped himself into an elite signal caller a former No. 1 draft pick already at the college football, starting in all 13 games Andrew Luck of Stanford is considered by by completing 72.4 percent of his passes helm in Sam Bradford, many experts that year, throwing for almost 3,400 yards many to be the most probable choice for for a grand total of 4,293 yards and 37 have speculated the Rams will trade that and 32 touchdowns. Luck was awarded for the upcoming NFL draft. touchdowns in his final year with the spot to a number of suitors including the his outstanding work that year, earning the Bears. Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs Pac-10’s Offensive Player of the Year, and arm and his knowledge of the game. Although many NFL scouts have and Washington Redskins – for the right also was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, Luck is the type of quarterback to already tabbed Stanford quarterback An- price. But don’t expect to know which Davey O’Brien National Quarterback and stay in the pocket, read the de- drew Luck as the all but unani- team will win out on the RG3 sweep- Maxwell Award for National Collegiate fense and choose the best option mous top prospect in this year’s stakes before draft day. In my opinion, Player of the Year. Luck finished second in of which receiver to throw to. Let us know what draft, Griffin proved his worth be prepared for a few surprises. There al- the Heisman Trophy balloting behind Au- Luck isn’t the type of athlete to you think as an elite prospect by lighting ways seems to be a few every year, leav- burn’s Cam Newton. run first, so you will rarely see online at up last week’s NFL combine ing even the most dedicated football fans him break away for an 80-yard unkantelope.com with an impressive interview with a puzzled look. Who "Luck isn't going to beat you touchdown. But what you will session and an even better knows, maybe the see is some 80-yard touchdown workout. Indianapolis necessarily with his feet, but will tear passes from Luck. “He had the best interview Colts will take I had ever witnessed in my 24 years of first overall. defenses apart with his arm and his covering the NFL combined,” said se- knowledge of the game." nior ESPN NFL analyst John SCOUT INC.'S TOP 10 Clayton last week while 1. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford covering the event. After the 2010 season, Luck had some 2. Matt Kalil, OT, USC However Grif- fin’s stats said more options. Luck could have entered the NFL 3. Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor Draft, and would have more than likely than his mouth. been the No. 1 overall pick that year, earn- 4. Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama With an of- ing close to $50 million, but Luck talked it 5. Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU ficial 40- over with coaches and family, and decided 6. Quinton Coples, DE, N. Carolina yard that school and graduating with the class 7. Melvin Ingram, DE, S. Carolina he came in with were important to him. So 8. Michael Brockers, DT, LSU Luck came back for another year, leading 9. Luke Kuechly, ILB, Boston Coll. the Cardinal once again. Scouts look at Andrew Luck as the 10. Justin Blackmon, WR, Okla. State stereotypical quarterback. Luck has all the Google images skills that a normal quarterback has. Luck Robert Griffin III won isn’t going to beat you necessarily with his From espn.go.com the Heisman Trophy feet, but will tear defenses apart with his last season. February 29, 2012 Sports Layout by Lacey McPhillips the antelope 11 Loper of the Week: Chandler Klute

BY CHRISTIAN LUJAN easy task Klute goes on to say. Antelope Staff “Being the catcher is equivalent to be- ing the quarterback of a football team, I For three-year starting catcher Chan- must be a step ahead at all times and make dler Klute, 2012 has become a highly- sure that the defense is always under con- anticipated year, particularly after he trol.” was selected to the preseason team in the As the Lopers opened up the season coaches’ poll. against No. 8 Emporia State Feb. 17, Klute Klute, a Kearney High School gradu- went 3-5 in the 11-5 loss. Cho ate entered UNK in 2010 and would start “Although we lost, our team fought as a freshman for the Loper baseball team. hard,” Klute said. “We have a lot to look As a sophomore, Klute was named to forward to with this team I am excited to the 2nd Team All- makes RMAC. Entering into his junior year “I have always tried to lead by he received pre- season All-RMAC example, and I hope by receiving this a racquet honors. accolade that this will drive the rest of my “By receiv- ing this accolade I team to try and achieve more. ” am more motivated Chandler Klute to step up into the role that the coaches have for me,” Klute said, “I have always tried to lead by exam- see how far we can go this year.” ple, and I hope by receiving this accolade The UNK baseball team will be on that this will drive the rest of my team to the road until March 9 when they begin try and achieve more. All it takes is hard a three-game series against New Mexico work and dedication to the team.” Highlands University. Closer to home, the Being the starting catcher is not an team plays UNL in Lincoln, March 7.

Photos by Blake Beideck Jaekeun Cho, UNK's Korean recruitment specialist from Incheon, South Korea, has dominated the last seven intra- mural racquetball tournaments. As one of the best players in Nebraska, Cho has competed in the Cornhusker State games since 2008. After learning a bit after the first tournament, Cho has won multiple medals every year since. He would one day like to put more time into racquetball and try to compete nationally, but for now is con- tent just having a blast playing locally.

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Students showcase unique talents

Sophomore Moses Moxey, a business manage- ment major from the Bahamas, won second place in the individual category with his Ruddy Jimenez, a sophomore from Cuba majoring in French, shows off his moves performance of Adele's "Someone Like You" while his partner Clyde Thomas, a senior from Omaha majoring in studio art, waits and "Rolling in the Deep" at the Fame Tal- for his turn during the Bboyz breakdancing performance. The Bboyz earned second ent Show Feb. 23. place in the group category. Photos by Kaytlyn Duden TOP: The group Fordudes N' A Chevy took third place in the group cat- egory at the Fame Talent Show by singing Cee Lo Green's song "Forget You" acapella. LEFT: The group Too Close For Comfort performed the song "Somebody That I used to Know." Each member helped play the guitar throughout the performance. RIGHT: The group Lil Fijis performed a different take on choreographed dancing and stunts.