T HE U NIVERSITY OF N EBRASKA - KEARNEY V OL. 98, NO . 1 THE ANTELOPE THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 U.S. Education Secretary, Osborne help UNK celebrate 100th anniversary th by Stephanie Fielder This year marks the 100 - eral education dollars from selected programs. If the combined sum Antelope Staff Writer anniversary of the state legisla- does not equal $20,000, rural schools may receive a grant to make ture’s approval to build a higher- up the difference. Osborne considers rural NE to be very productive education facility in western because of its valuable resources such as land, aquifers and also the Nebraska. In March of 1903, 111 ballots voted to create the people that live there. Nebraska State Normal School in Kearney. More than 100 years “Small town people know how to work hard,” Osborne said. later, what is now the University of Nebraska at Kearney, strives to Education in rural areas is especially important because it is the provide its students with a quality education. To celebrate UNK’s cornerstone for the quality of life in these areas. Technology plays an historic anniversary, the Assistant Secretary of Education for increasingly important role in the jobs and careers of rural areas, and Legislation and Congressional Affairs, Karen Johnson, was invited funding is needed to support technologically based educational pro- as the keynote speaker of a public forum held in the Nebraskan grams. Student Union on Tuesday. Third District Representative Tom Johnson’s speech focused on the key issues regarding the passage Osborne also spoke at the forum. of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and the Higher Education Both speakers began by congratulating the university on their Act of 1965. According to Johnson, the No Child Left Behind Act remarkable 100-year achievement and the recent announcement that makes certain that programs supported by the U.S. Department of UNK moved up to Tier Two in the rankings of U.S. News and World Education get results. It ensures the framework for the nation’s Reports Colleges. school systems will be strengthened and the achievement gap among “I think the ranking is well-deserved. It is certainly well-earned,” differing student populations will shrink. Osborne said. “The No Child Left Behind Act is vital to the future stability of Osborne spoke of the importance of giving students in rural areas our nation,” said Johnson. the quality education they need to improve the growth and produc- The federal government is spending more than $23 billion to tivity of rural areas. One of his top priorities included the Rural implement the No Child Left Behind Act. Johnson said that because Education Initiative which now allows rural schools to combine fed- Photo by Heidi VanNostrand See Osborne, page 8 Tom Osborne speaks at UNK’s centennial celebrationTuesday. 1-2-3 Hike! Lopers and Mavs face off Patriot Act allows FBI new privileges

by Jenni Epley records; spy on web surfing; Antelope Staff Writer intercept wire, oral,and electron- ic communications for terrorist purposes or computer fraud and Before you check out a book abuse offenses; use pen register from the library, you might want and trap and trace authority; to consider who has access to enable nationwide roving wire- your library record. On Oct 26, taps, etc. 2001, less than two months after According to the Boston the attack on the World Trade Globe, the law also provides that Center, President George W. the intelligence agency is not Bush signed a new act into law obligated to reveal the inspection that may have some U.S. citizens and the bookstore or library is concerned about their right to forbidden to disclose of the privacy. The act is titled the inspection. United States of America Patriot The Federal Intelligence Act and stands for the Uniting Surveillance Act allows a secret and Strengthening America by court to authorize U.S. intelli- Providing Appropriate Tools gence agencies to conduct sur- Required to Intercept and veillance using the mechanisms Obstruct Terrorism Act. The pur- listed above. For instance, FISA pose of the act is to deter and interception orders involving punish terrorist acts in the United U.S. citizens are issued by a States and around the world. secret court based on an applica- Among many things, this act tion from the Attorney General allows the FBI and other intelli- stating reasons to believe that the gence agencies to inspect or surveillance target is an agent of Photo by Quincy Cromer seize bookstore or library a foreign power or a foreign See Patriot, page 8 Local gas prises rise above national average by Beth Bremmer ing a holiday weekend. Antelope Staff Writer A number of events have reportedly caused gas prices to soar. Recent events such as the The increase in gas prices Northeast blackout caused the affect UNK students in more prices to rise and remain high. ways than one. Prices hit record highs because Local gas prices over the the blackout caused refineries to weekend ranged from $2.04 for a shut down. Iraq has not been pro- gallon of regular unleaded at ducing as much crude oil as Amoco south of I-80, to $1.89 at expected, and Saudi Arabia has Gary’s I-80, to $1.69 at Casey’s reduced production due to General Store. Meanwhile, the Venezuela’s anticipated average national gas price for increased oil production after a regular unleaded is about $1.63 petroleum-industry strike last per gallon. year. Venezuela, however, still It’s obvious to anyone travel- has not fully recovered from the ing over the Labor Day weekend strike and is not producing at that gas prices are at an all-time optimum levels. high since the United States went AAA reported that this Labor to war with Iraq. It should come Day was to be the busiest in nine as no surprise to most people of years. The Automobile the jump that gas prices take dur- Association expected about 33.4 Photo by Nicole Erb See Gas, page 8 War with Iraq and blackout in the Northeast have caused gas prices to soar in the U.S. Kearney’s prices are higher than average. Weekend News Entertainment Sports Weather FRIDAY Sunny UNK boasts Labor Day pro- UNO ousts High 83, Low 58 many student vides much- Lopers in sea- SATURDAY organizations needed break son opener Sunny High 86, Low 58 SUNDAY page 8 page 5 page 4 Partly Cloudy High 86, Low 57 2 THE ANTELOPE CAMPUS BEAT THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 UNK CALENDAR CAMPUS BRIEFS Thursday, September 4: Saturday, September 6: UNK MOVES UP AMONG Kristensen. Congratulations tools by which prospective stu- President of Staff Senate, Loper Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.-1 UNK Volleyball vs. Doane “AMERICA’S BEST UNK! For more information on dents learn about the university announced the Staff Award for p.m. in the East concourse of College, 7 p.m. in the Health COLLEGES, US NEWS U.S. News and World Report and what it can offer. The Excellence recipients. The the Health and Sports Center. and Sports Center. NATIONAL RANKINGS” please access Admissions staff strives to Staff Award for Excellence was www.usnews.com. have the UNK name be held in created in 1999 to honor excep- Thursday, September 4: Saturday, September 6: UNK recently gained high regard across the state and tional actions consistently Office of Multicultural Affairs UNK Cross-Country Loper entrance into Tier 2 in the EMPLOYEE OF THE nation. The public relations made by staff members to stu- Brown Bag Discussion, 12 Alumni Open at Cottonmill Midwest Universities Master’s MONTH duties they shoulder are hefty. dents and the university as a p.m. in the Oak Room of the Park. Category in the 2004 edition of However, the department has whole. Kimra Schipporeit, Nebraskan Student Union. U.S. News and World Report’s Ellen Dake has been recog- stated that they feel honored to Director of Student Records Monday, September 8: “America’s Best College” nized as the UNK August have the opportunity to serve and Registration was the first Thursday, September 4: Resume Medic, 8:30-11 a.m. issue, released Aug. 22. This Employee of the Month. Dake students. As a result of their recipient of the Staff Award for Poetry Reading, sponsored by in Cushing Auditorium. Come issue is widely read by parents has served as a Clerical outstanding recruiting job this Excellence. Schipporeit has the Office of Multicultural for a free resume critique by a and students during their col- Assistant II in the Office of past year, the Staff Senate has served as director since July Affairs, in the Fireplace qualified career counselor. lege selection search. The mag- Student Records and recognized the Office of 1989 and has developed Web Lounge. azine ranks university perfor- Registration at UNK since July Admissions as an exceptional applications for registration, Monday, September 8: mance in 11 key areas. The rea- of 2000. Her job duties include department. Many commenda- grades and degree audits and Friday, September 5: Flutist Franziska Nabb, pianist sons for UNK’s elevated rank- serving as the primary contact tions should be extended to this the Touchtone Telephone Coffeehouse Performer John Valerie Cisler and Pianist ing are a consequence of 1) the for students, faculty and other dedicated group of individuals. Registration and related appli- Rush, 8:30 p.m. in the Marilyn Musick, 7:30 p.m. in increased freshmen retention office guests when they first cations during her tenure. Nebraskan Student Union the Fine Arts Recital Hall. rate, from 78% to 80% 2) the come to UNK. In addition, she UNK CHESS CLUB Charles McGraw was also pre- Food Court. second highest percentage of assists with campus registra- sented with this award as well. Monday, September 8: classroom full-time faculty in tion, junior checks, and the The UNK Chess Club will McGraw has been employed at Friday-Saturday, UNK Chess Club, 7-10 p.m. in Tier 2 and, 3) a low 6% of drop and add process. As a con- be meeting again this year on UNK since 1991 as a student September 5-6: Loper the Student Union Food Court. classes with 50 or more stu- sequence of her dedication and campus. The club plans to meet assistant in the Department of Invitational at Kearney. Anyone interested in more dents. These smaller classes, commitment to serving the every Monday from 7-10 p.m. Physics and currently is the information may contact taught by many of the full-time needs of the students and facul- in the Student Union Food Director of Computer and Friday, September 5: UNK Randall Heckman at heck- faculty, is something that ty of the UNK, the Staff Senate Court. Anyone is invited to join Technology for the College of Volleyball vs. South Dakota, [email protected]. makes UNK special. “These proudly bestows this award to in for an evening of contempla- Business & Technology. He 12:15 p.m. in the Health and rankings are good indicators of Dake. tion and fun. For more infor- also serves as faculty advisor to Sports Center. Tuesday, September 9: the work accomplished over mation, feel free to contact Sigma Phi Epsilon and as a UNK Volleyball vs. UNO, 7 the last several years by faculty DEPARTMENT OF THE Randall Heckman at heck- member of the UNK Alumni Friday, September 5: UNK p.m. in the Health and Sports and administrators to provide MONTH [email protected]. Association Board of Volleyball vs. Rockhurst, MO., Center. the very best student learning Directors, the National 7 p.m. in the Health and Sports environment possible. And The Office of Admissions STAFF AWARD FOR Educational Technology Center. Wednesday, September 10: though this ranking system was recently named the August EXCELLENCE Association, and the Resume Medic, 8:30-11 a.m. may not be perfect, we know Department of the Month. This ANNOUNCED Consortium for Computing in Saturday, September 6: in West Center. Come for a that UNK is on the right track department is committed to Small Colleges and the UNK Volleyball vs. Winona free resume critique by a qual- and our students have an unsur- disseminating knowledge At UNK’s Faculty/Staff Nebraska State Drivers State, Minn., 2:30 p.m. in the ified career counselor. passed university experience,” about education and the UNK Opening Convocation on Aug. Education Association. Health and Sports Center. said UNK Chancellor Doug campus. They are the primary 22, Michelle Roggasch,

CLASSIFIEDS POLICE BEAT August 7: A Kearney man August 15: A facilities man was contacted for tres- August 28: A male Omaha was cited for the 3rd degree employee reported that a trash passing in Martin Hall at 5:25 resident was contacted for dri- Classifieds assault of a Holdrege man. can had rolled into a male’s a.m. The subject was advised ving under the influence at 4:30 Chrysler at 10:15 a.m. Damage not to return to the dormitory a.m. after having been seen dri- We Moved!! August 8: An unknown sub- to the vehicle was unknown. until further notice. ving erratically. The case was work. ject spray painted a female’s referred to the Kearney Police black Nissan while it was August 22: A black dog bit a August 24: A URS male and Department for further action. The parked in a UNK parking stall. child on the hand at 6 p.m. at a Kearney male were contacted The damage to the vehicle is the Blue and Gold Day festivi- at 2:15 a.m. in Lot 8 for a liquor August 28: A male CTE res- Antelope unknown at this time. ties. Officers were unable to violation. ident was contacted at Foster Call locate the dog or its owner. Field at 10 p.m. for a liquor August 12: Two stolen bikes August 24: A female violation. The case was Newsroom worth $400 were located at August 22: A male Randall resident was contacted referred to Residential and 865-8487 3:02 p.m. Doniphan resident was contact- after having posted a note stat- Greek Life. is now in ed at 11:14 p.m. for assault and ing she wished to harm herself. today to get August 12-August 13: A later informed officers he had August 28: A male Sanyo 19” color television taken drugs. The officers deter- August 24: A female University Heights resident the Mitchell worth $120 was stolen from mined that the subject was a Randall resident was trans- reported that a suspicious per- your ad Mantor Hall’s 3rd floor East threat to himself and others and ferred to Good Samaritan son was sleeping on the picnic Lounge. The theft occurred was put into civil protective Hospital at 10:15 a.m. after table near Conrad Hall at 10 Center. between the hours of 4 p.m. on custody with a police hold. having seizures. p.m. placed. Aug. 12 and 2 p.m. on Aug. 13. August 23: A male Kearney

The Antelope can provide a great experience for Sign up for students in any major, not just We journalism majors. JMC 350 want you. (news staff) Take advantage of the opportunity to get to know a variety of people on campus and in the JMC 351 community. (advertising staff)

Get involved with the Antelope or JMC 352 newspaper! Students can (photo staff) volunteer to write or take pictures for the newspaper, or take it as a class and receive credit! or call us today at 865-8488.

THE BOTTOM LINE

QUESTION: W HATWAS THE MOST FRUSTRATING THING Y O U ENCOUNTERED INTHE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL?

Meghan Farmer & Cade Jennifer Atterbury MaryAnn Decker Feurer Witchita, Kansas sophomore Kearney grad student Northbend freshmen “Nothing! We’d take col- “There’s no water in the “I’ve been here forever. I’m lege over high school any UNK pool.” so used to it that there really day. Especially if you’re hasn’t bee anything frustrat- from a small town like us.” ing.” 3 THE ANTELOPE OPINIONS THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 Illegal immigrants drain healthcare

suits, has given way to grants. Jonathan exponential growth in Over the last three years, healthcare costs. Houston’s Harris County Rehor The chain effect Hospital has spent just over Managing caused by the rising $330 million treating illegal influx of illegal immi- immigrants. The same can be Editor grants that are utilizing said for Arizona’s Cochise our healthcare system County’s Health Department trickles down through the spending over 30 percent of hospital to the insurance their annual budget aiding provider. Businesses that offer immigrants. Yesterday, my roommate health insurance to their In border states such as was reading an Internet article employees are left to decide Texas, Arizona and California, officially declaring the 2001 whether to switch insurance American ambulances have recession over. In fact, eco- providers, raise deductibles and been sent into Mexico to pick nomic forecasters are hesitant- co-payment plans or to ulti- up the ailing and bring them ly agreeing the market could mately no longer offer health into America, thus further per- balloon as high as 7 percent care to employees. petuating the cost each hospital this next quarter. As federal law currently must bear. In a time of possible eco- mandates, hospitals cannot According to the Urban nomic recovery, just over 43 refuse medical treatment to Institute, in 1999, California million Americans are wonder- anyone, regardless of their paid for 81,247 deliveries to ing how they will afford health- governmental policy arise grant named Saul Diaz, who of our societal problems on immigration status in the illegal immigrant mothers, when over 43 million was an unemployed and unin- illegal immigrants, our govern- care. While approximately one United States. This, coupled costing the state over $222 mil- out of every five tax-paying Americans do not have health sured illegal immigrant living ment has not done a good job with the fact that states do no lion. Illegal immigrant moth- insurance, yet the open door in Georgia. After being protecting the needs of natural- citizens are without health receive federal funding to help ers also attributed for 36 per- insurance, illegal immigrants, allows anyone, as long as they involved in a severe automo- ized citizens. Lest we forget, defray the costs of treating ille- cent of all Medi-Cal births. are not a United States citizen, bile accident, his yearlong not being citizens, illegal aliens by federal law, are required to gal immigrants, has accounted Medi-Cal, a publicly funded receive free emergency health- to receive an unlimited amount internment at a local hospital have no right to American for some hospitals spending program, is fully supported by of healthcare. cost the state taxpayers over $1 healthcare. care. This, along with the ris- over 30 one-third of their annu- the tax-paying population. ing number of malpractice One of the most perpetuated million. al budget treating illegal immi- Serious questions about cases involved an illegal immi- While no one can blame all Binge drinking problematic for students

“What’re ya doing?” In the darkness, I rebuke stubborn. I load Sigur Ros accept the death of that part College is a time for Molly Not again! Not on myself for forgetting to turn into my stereo and attempt of her. learning and self-discov- Wednesday morning! off my ringer. to float away on a melan- What disturbs me most is ery—and that self-discovery Albrecht Doesn’t she realize “What should I dooo?” choly melody. that my friend isn’t an shouldn’t mean a standing News that some people need she wails, “I am sooo wast- I try not to think about anomaly. More and more, I date with the bottle. It their rest so they can ed, and I think I made out her. I try contemplating any- hear about my peers trading shouldn’t mean waking up Editor take exams later? Isn’t with someone.” She squeals thing else. I briefly wonder week-night work and study and wondering who you she cognizant of the with laughter. about school. What if I can’t time for booze—replacing might have slept with when fact that her behavior I gulp for air, anxiety pass Geography 101? I’m a the pursuit of knowledge you should have been writ- is rude and obnoxious? blanketing me. I am seconds writer, not a scientist! What with the pursuit of oblivion. ing a paper. It shouldn’t The sound is I want to yell at her, to away from cutting her off— if the Antelope becomes too More and more, I receive mean letting an addiction more annoying than the scream at her never to call my finger, seeming to have demanding? With all I have nocturnal calls from intoxi- destroy your goals and shrill beeping of my alarm me in a drunken daze again. imminent psychological scheduled, when will I pos- cated acquaintances. More dreams. clock when I’m deep into a I want to tell her she’s an issues of its own, is ready to sibly have time to shave my and more, my tolerance for A few hours after the call, Johnny Depp dream; more alcoholic; that she needs to attack the “end” button on legs? I’d better do that so I these behaviors wanes. I rise for the day. Rubbing perturbing than manicured go into rehab, seek therapy; my phone. can wear a skirt tomorrow... I’m all for having fun on my eyes, I hope it was a nails screeching down a that she’ll fail all her class- Then, the stunning climax But no matter how hard I the weekends, and I don’t dream. But there is the chalkboard; more disruptive es; and that she’ll die from of the story: She, my insane- try to block her out, I return condemn those who drink phone beside my pillow. My than a baby wailing at an liver failure. I wonder why ly drunk, artificially-effer- to her. She’s like a song I moderately. However, it CD player’s still powered. orchestra concert. she’s doing this to herself, to vescent, sleep-deprived and can’t stop singing—a song kills me to witness binge As I brush my long brown My cell phone ringing at me. What happened to the bordering-on-psychotic-for- that’s lodged itself in my drinking’s destruction of hair, I wonder if my friend 3 a.m. is worse than any of sweet girl I once knew—the mer-soul-sister, hangs up on brain, demanding expres- friends. I want to ask them: has a hangover. I vow to turn those things, especially one who swore in sixth me! sion. My nostalgia for the Would you rather have a off my phone tonight. when my friend’s voice grade that she’d be drug and I snuggle back into my girl she used to be is as fuzzy brain or an enlight- It’s ironic that even with comes oozing into my ear. alcohol-free forever? What plump feather pillow, clos- strong as black coffee. I ened mind? A blackout or all the advances in technolo- “Mo-leee,” she cooes, turned her into a 24-hour ing my eyes and willing yearn, because I can’t vivid recall? A police record gy, we’ve lost our connec- giggling hysterically. party machine? sleep to come again. But it’s mourn. It’s impossible to or a record of achievement? tion. Rape prevention a must on college campus

soon disappeared and the house. I called a friend and had flirting with a man, that does not There are many ways to pre- report the crime. You must Lora next thing I knew, I was them come pick me up, but give him the right to have sexu- vent rape. Don’t take a drink inform the police of all the with Jake (at least that is never told anyone. al intercourse with a female. from a stranger: There could be details of the attack: from where Slusarski what he told me his name Even though this story is not Women, like men, enjoy flirting, more then just alcohol in that it happened to any characteris- Sports was) in a bedroom and we true, it happens all the time and but that is not an invitation for drink. If you are at a party and tics of the attacker that may help were making out. He kept people don’t even know it sex. Ask a woman what she see someone that looks like they identify him or her. You have to Editor trying to push me to do because it goes unreported. wants, if she is drugged, intoxi- are being pressured or coerced be strong and report it. things I didn’t want to do, One in every four women on cated, passed out or incapable of into going somewhere or doing Some people are not capable I resisted, but he did not college campuses are victims of answering straight, back off: a something that they do not want of doing this, whether they stop. He proceeded to rape. Ninety percent of all cam- misleading message can lead to to do, intervene: Stop something believe that contacting the take my hands and hold pus rapes involve the use of rape. Be sensitive to a woman. from happening. Do not put police will just lead to them hav- Jessica and I were headed them above my head, and slow- alcohol by either the assailant or Pressuring a woman to have yourself into a situation like the ing to deal with it more or that it out, getting ready for a night of ly took my underwear off and the victim. sex is forcing them to do some- one above--control your alcohol will get out all around campus drinking, partying and meeting raped me. I tried and tried to get Most rape victims are female. thing they normally would not intake, have a friend with you at and be an embarrassing situation new people, especially boys. him off of me, but the fact that Not all rapists are strange men do. As many as 70 percent of all times and go to environments for them. Don’t be the silent Next thing I knew, I was taking he was stronger then me, I could that break into your house. college students that engage in where you know and trust peo- one. By reporting it, you could shots of tequila, downing way do nothing till he was done. Eighty-four percent of victims sexual intercourse admit to ple. All these things will help in prevent it from happening to too many beers, but I met a real- Once he finished his business, reported that it was by someone engaging in sexual activity pri- protecting yourself from some- someone else. ly hot guy so I wasn’t concerned he got up and left me there, in a that the victim knew previously. marily as a result of being under thing bad happening. (Statistics provided by with my alcohol intake. Jessica strange bedroom, at a strange Even if a female is drunk and the influence of alcohol. If you are sexually assaulted, www.scu.edu.) THE Do you have an ANTELOPE opinion you want to 103 Thomas Hall Antelope Opinion Page Policy News: 865-8488 • Advertising: 865-8487 • Fax: 865-8708 share with Antelope E-mail: [email protected] Any opinions expressed in columns, editorials, editori- al cartoons or advertisements are the views of the indi- Online: http://www.unk.edu/theantelope vidual writer, artist or advertiser and do not necessarily readers? reflect the views of the University of Nebraska at Kearney, its employees or students, or The Antelope staff. Managing Editor...... Jonathan Rehor Contributions to “Readers’ Opinions” must include the News Editor...... Molly Albrecht name of the writer, as well as the writer’s phone number, Write a letter to the editor. Assistant News Editor...... Jillian Tangeman home town and affiliation with the college. Phone num- Advertising Manager...... Bridget Bergman bers will not be printed but are necessary for verification. [email protected] Photo Editors...... Shiloh Nichols Deadline for publication is Monday at noon. Submissions Alida Hartwell past deadline will be printed in the following edition The Sports Editor...... Lora Slusarski Antelope staff reserves the right to edit contributions to Or drop a letter off at the Entertainment Editor...... Traci Witthuhn “Readers’ Opinions” for grammar, spelling, content and Layout Editors...... Francisco Itamar Antelope Newsroom located in Jodi Daigh length. Copy Editor...... Nichole Jelinek Letters to be printed should be sent to: the Mitchell Center. Editorial Cartoonist...... Justin McDowell Readers’ Opinions Circulation Manager...... Zachary Houdek c/o The Antelope Editor Business Manager...... Judy Spivey 103 Thomas Hall Advisor...... Bill Kezziah University of Nebraska at Kearney Web Manager...... Tara Goetz Kearney, NE 68848 See guidelines at left. Any questions, comments, concerns or suggestions may be sent to the above address. 4 THE ANTELOPE SPORTS THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 Lopers fall to the Mavericks 32-24

Photo by Quincy Cromer Clay Mankin, Aurora junior(29), and Paul Jimenez, Chino, Cali., red-shirt freshan(18), throw down UNO wide receiver Ryan Krause of the Mavericks after he recovered a fumble. Quarterback Pat Korth, Hastings senior(12), finished the game going 26 of 41 for 256 yards and one touchdown. UNK suffered its seventh straight loss at home to the Mavericks.

Marcus Goldstein, Gretna sopho- more, holds the ball for Jessup Pfeifer, Northglenn, Colo., red-shirt freshman. Pfeifer went two for three in field goals, missing the first attempt from 51 yards and making his second and third attempts from 41 and 30 yards away.

Photo by Quincy Cromer

Brett Kjar, Lexington junior(62), Daniel Ohri, Spencer red-shirt freshman(80), Chris Delmont, Norton, Kan., sopho- more(49), and Paul Jimenez, Chino, Cali., red-shirt fresh- man(18), try their best to keep the Maverick defense away from their quarterback. The Mavs intercepted two passes and forced a fumble on the Lopers at the beginning of the game that led to Photo by Quincy Cromer the opening touchdown to take the early lead. Volleyball 2-2 after season opener by Erica Wendland more said. compared to the other teams, team,” Arnold said. and Samantha Harvey, Taylor “We would have preferred to do Antelope Staff Writer Despite their youth, the and that’ll make us work harder The third match of the sophomore, added seven kills. better than 2-2, but we probably Lopers came out swinging with during practice,” Erin Arnold, Doublewood Inn Classic was Gerdes also contributed 8 kills. played two of the best teams in a victory over Northern State Casper Wyo., junior said. against Emporia State, which “We played a lot better on the country, and had a chance to The 14th-ranked Loper vol- University in their first match of The Loper’s second match UNK easily swept in three our fourth game when we win on one of them, and hope- leyball team began their 2003 the season. The sophomores led was against 5th-ranked games (30-19, 30-23, 30-15). played NDSU. We clicked fully we were able to gain some season with four matches at the the way with setter Bethany University of Minnesota- Gudmundson once again led the more, playing together as a confidence from that.” Doublewood Inn Classic in Spilde, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Duluth. After a tough game, the Lopers with 21 kills, hitting team,” Arnold said. Although the Lopers ended Fargo, N.D. Although the 2003 sophomore, who had 62 assists, Lopers lost in three matches, .529. Arnold helped out with 14 Gudmundson was chosen as their season opener with a volleyball team has three full- just seven short of her career (16-30, 29-30, 20-30). kills, hitting .367, while Brosz one of eight players to make the record of 2-2, Squiers remains time starters and seven letter- high, as well as 21 digs. UMD had a more consistent hit a .588, with 11 kills. The Doublewood Inn Classic All- confident. “We’re looking at winners returning from a team Gudmundson tied her career hitting game, hitting .348 com- Lopers had a small margin of Tournament Team, with her the strongest schedule we’ve that ended the season with a 32- high in kills with 22. Rachel pared to UNK’s .236. error, hitting .434, with only weekend average of 5.36 kills, had in a long time. The only 5 record last year, the team is Gerdes, Johnson sophomore Gudmunson once again led the nine hitting errors out of 106 1.00 digs, and 0.57 blocks per thing we can control is that we the youngest in school history. and Erin Brosz, Grand Island way, contributing 15 kills. attempts. game. come into the gym each day and The Lopers 2003 volleyball sophomore, each had career- Anna Vallinch, Omaha fresh- UNK’s final match was “We’ve had our highs and work hard, and I’m pretty confi- team has no seniors, only one highs in kills with 17 and 16 man, recorded 15 digs and against 18th-ranked North lows, and probably the most dent that we’ll have a team that player who has earned two let- kills, respectively, to contribute another newcomer, Kelli Dakota State University. The important thing about the tour- can compete with anybody by ters at UNK and eight newcom- to UNK’s 3-1 victory over Bunger, Grand Island freshman, Lopers fell in four matches (26- nament is that we learned a lot the end of the year.” ers. Northern. recorded six kills and three digs. 30, 30-27, 24-30, 30-32). The about our team, we were able to UNK hosts its annual tourna- “We do have a young team, “We just got to know each “Some of them (the young more experienced players, play strong competition and we ment at the Health and Sports but we’ve got players that have other better as a team, playing players) were a little scared at Gudmundson and Arnold both saw probably as much improve- Center this weekend. The played a couple of years, and together and playing against first. But it didn’t take them stepped up, each accumulating ment from the first day of the Lopers play Fri. Sept. 5 at 12:15 the freshmen come in with a lot good teams that we weren’t long to adjust, and from the first 17 kills while Samantha tournament to the second as I’ve p.m. and 7:00 p.m. UNK also of experience and skills.” Erin used to. The games made us game to the last game we really Danner, Burrton, Kan., junior, seen in a team,” Rick Squiers, plays at Sat. Sept. 6 at 2:30 p.m. Gudmundson, Kearney sopho- just find out where we were at improved, coming together as a added nine kills and four blocks, Head Volleyball Coach, said. and 7:00 p.m. 5 THE ANTELOPE ENTERTAINMENTTHE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 VMAs entertain the masses by Jeff VanRoy Fashion always plays an rounded out this wild night in Jackson’s “Beat It” and Lenny Antelope Staff Writer important role in the hype of the NYC: a powerful Metallica per- Kravitz’s “Are You Gonna Go VMAs. The Olsen Twins were formance, which consisted of a My Way?.” MTV’s 20th annual Video particularly primped for the cover from Nirvana’s “Smells Music Awards took place occasion while artists like Fred Like Teen Spirit,” Michael Thursday night at the Radio Durst and Iggy Pop presented City Music Hall in New York awards sporting T-shirts and City. The big winners were jeans. Once again, the red carpet Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and was full of icons with cameras Cold Play, all taking home three flashing from all directions. Moonmen. With those events aside, the Timberlake, receiving his most talked about performance first award as a single artist, of the ceremony was the Britney shocked the industry by win- Spears-Christina Aguilera cover ning the Best Male Video and of Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” Best Pop Video for “Cry Me a and “Hollywood.” Both artists River” and Best Dance Video graced the stage in wedding for “Rock Your Body.” dresses and were joined by Coldplay received the Best Madonna in a black dominatrix New Video, Breakthrough outfit. Video and Best Direction in a The performance was rather Video, all with their hit “The entertaining with the girls’ stan- Scientist.” dard singing and amazing dance Beyonce received the Best moves until Madonna decided Female Video, Best R&B Video to kiss both Christina and and Best Choreography in a Britney in the middle of the set. Video, all with her video “Crazy “Many viewers may have in Love,” featuring Jay-Z. thought Brittany slipped her the After being nominated for tongue,” said one racy viewer, nine awards, Radiohead finally “I am not certain, though I hope received Best Art Direction in a she did.” Video with “There There.” After 20 years of VMA per- Duran Duran won a very formances, Madonna still ceas- prestigious award with the es to amaze viewers with her Lifetime Achievement Award. extravagant behavior. Justin 50 Cent won the Best New Timberlake’s eyes popped out Artist in a Video and Best Rap of his head and he seemed to Video with his hit “In Da Club.” have lost control of his jaw after Photo courtesy of www.rollingstone.com witnessing the action. The ceremony was hosted by Beyonce clutches one of her three well-deserved VMAs. none other than funnyman Chris Other performances included Rock. The comedian thoroughly Beyonce’s “Crazy in Love” fea- insulted every celebrity in the ple watching at home with his ence entertained and the show turing Jay-Z, Good Charlotte’s Photo courtesy of www.rollingstone.com “The Anthem” and Coldplay’s house, from Timberlake to usual antics. He did a good moving to not receive negative Justin Timberlake took home the several Moonmen last Coldplay, including many peo- enough job keeping the audi- remarks. “The Scientist.” One final performance Thursday night. Sexy singles shake up Hot hip-hop and cool “Temptation Island” country continue to rock by Sarah Skarka this show into your prime time Of course, you could just be the music industry Antelope Staff Writer viewing schedule? Is it the biki- watching eight people screw nis? Boys? Booze? Is it the their lives up and put each other ladies? Lies? Lust? Maybe just through the very pits of hell for by Robyn Sanders song “P.I.M.P.” and now he been around since 1996, they Two words...TEMPTATION free entertainment and a good the sheer delight of it. For two Antelope Staff Writer will come and take your life still have new chart topping ISLAND. For those of you still laugh before it’s off to the bar, weeks it’s supposed to be OK away in his new hit “Many hits like “Faint” and reading this, you must have while at the same time getting for the couples to drink rum The top hip-hop artists are Men”. The video shows the “Somewhere I Belong” putting some interest in the third season an eyeful of some skin and with every meal, screw around life of a gangster fighting to them in the top 40 selling of this disgustingly fabulous constantly changing, yet a few sin...(and that never hurt any- on each other, go on amazing are indefinitely holding their stay alive with enemies. albums. half-hour of reality TV that we one!) exotic dates with beautiful sin- Christina Aguilera and Lil’ Staind is also surviving call entertainment, which pre- spots on the charts. Now on the other hand, gle people, then torture them- The Black Eyed Peas are at Kim have partnered up in competition from new bands miered last Thursday night. maybe you look at it from a selves and each other by watch- “Can’t Hold Us Down” A with “So Far Away” and “Price After all, unless you can find the top of hip-hop right now whole different perspective. To ing it on video tape. You engage with a serious, soulful and powerful rap for the girls to Pay” also maintaining their Jerry Springer on TV around you, it’s not just entertainment. in this for the simple fact that around the world. Also check spot in the top 40 albums. here, it’s been two excruciating- powerful song about stopping You watch the show with great you love the drama. (And boy, hatred and discrimination out Lil’ Kim’s new song Country stars don’t seem to ly long years since your last relief, thinking the whole time you should be slapped...but “Magic Stick.” fade as fast as other genres, dose of cheating and humilia- called “Where is the Love?.” how lucky and thankful you are welcome to the club.) The group’s style is distinct The Isley Brothers are back and it is very obvious who is tion on national television! that your relationship isn’t so Fans, if you haven’t yet fig- with a rhythm and blues style on top of the game. People tend to fall into one with electric hip-hop; they messed up that you have to ured it out, I am one of you. I won’t use cars or women in with a new song “Busted.” Brooks and Dunn have of two categories: the fans and appear on reality TV to embar- cannot control this embarrass- They’ve been known for dominated since the nineties. the non-fans. The ones who their rap to make it to the top. rass the crap out of yourself and ing addiction, and like many of “Shake Your Tail Feather” gospel, funk and Motown Their hit “Red Dirt Road,” become hopelessly addicted and your partner, to find out if your you, I don’t know how it start- since the early sixties. about life experiences, has call friends with the, “Oh my is also taking over hip-hop this relationship is ‘real’. You spend ed. I admit that I belong in week and it will make you Heavy metal and rock has given them one of the top sell- Gosh! Did you see...?,” and the a half an hour in horror, then every category that I’ve men- been influenced by new groups ing albums. Writing for the ones who change the channel in want to shake it to the floor rush to the phone to call your tioned above, and just as I will, with St. Louis rapper Nelly and is currently dominated by workingman is definitely still disgust and then talk about how sweetie, or maybe hug tighter you fans will need to remind a few unfading stars. working for them. stupid the show is on Friday. and also featuring P. Diddy and your love who’s next to you on yourselves that this is perfectly Murphy Lee. Evanescence broke out with Toby Keith has teamed up Hey non-fans, what’s your the couch, ogling with you at alright. Why? These couples “Bring Me to Life” and have with Willie Nelson for the hit problem? Hey everyone else, oh R. Kelly went from the the gore you’ve just witnessed. have put themselves on this African hit “Snake” last month now released the sci-fi video “Beer for My Horses,” which my Gosh, did you see the sin- Maybe, contrary to this island at their own will. Our dis- “Going Under.” Classical has also given him one of the gles this season? to the “Thoia Thiong” video. idea, you watch in a numb daze gust and our delight, our eye The Asian piece mixes rhythm meets grunge in this Little top selling albums. You are the fans; once a while fantasizing about two rolls and our laughter are well Rock, Ark. Band, which is Brad Paisley is a third week you devote your precious and blues with bikinis and very short weeks away from deserved and, as fans, we have martial arts. influenced by Bjork, Tori county singer to have a top time to soak up the island sun, your honey with 26 hot single every right to indulge in the sick Amos, and Danny Elfman. selling album right now with sexiness and the desire of four Mya has stayed at the top members of the opposite sex. horror and fantastic fantasy that with “My Love is Another new band, The All his song “Celebrity.” His tradi- ‘confused’ young couples - and, You’re thinking all the while is Temptation Island. To season American Rejects, have tional style, using intelligence most importantly, the tempta- Like...Woah”. The Maryland that “Dreams do come true, three of “Temptation Island” I native has stripped her shyness brought catchy rock songs like instead of beer and cheating on tion itself: 26 barely clothed dreams do come true...” Sadly say this...bring on the seduction, “Swing, Swing” from a small women to sell is songs, has sultry singles. For you are the in this video. (and painfully), you eventually dysfunction, and heartbreak of Street rapper 50 Cent has town in Oklahoma. kept him on top so far. true lovers of deceit and dys- snap back to reality as the cred- these four insane couples...as I Good Charlotte’s new song From steamy hip-hop to function, of heartbreak and launched his career this year its start to roll and the sickly sit back and enjoy someone with several songs remaining “Girls and Boys” has brought a blazing country, the music tears, of breakups and, well, sweet voice of your true love else’s problems for the next ten pop-punk style influenced by industry is sure to stay hot long hookups. at the top. You can’t get a dol- breaks into your wandering weeks! lar out of him in his recent the Beastie Boys. after this sizzling summer sub- Now what are the reasons thoughts. Though Lincoln Park has sides. that you fans have decided to let

September 1-6 Maxwell’s Scooter and the Kickstands Live September 8-13 Flipside Where the party lasts all week. Looking for something different to eat, but with the same great taste of what you September 15-20 are used to? Runza is what you are looking for, and with their two convenient loca- David St. Romain David St. Romain tions they are easy to find. Runza is even accessible at the University of Kearney $1.50 Mixed Drink Mondays because the Runza is the official sandwich of the Lopers. No matter if you are on Busch Tuesday your way home from class, in a lunch time rush, or at any sporting event, Runza is $1 Busch Light Bottles the different taste that is easy to find. Quarter Draw Wednesday Coors Light Thursday: Ladies Night $1 Wells and Wines No Cover for the Ladies Bacardi Friday legendary burgers $1.50 Bacardi overstuff’d sandwiches Skyy Saturday at Ramada Inn $1.50 Skyy Vodka in 5 Different Flavors 325 West 39th St. and 815 2nd Avenue East 6 THE ANTELOPE ENTERTAINMENTTHE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 Summer 2003 sounds sweet by Jessie Mohr received a 4 star review from them. It’s just a different style of Harper has commented about reflect these changes,” Allen Sept. 12th to give us a preview Antelope Staff Writer the August 21 issue of Rolling music,” Tanner Teply, UNL working on a new album due said. “In other words, they are of their upcoming album. Stone Magazine. “A Mark, a Senior, said. out next year. “evolving” as people and as a Kansas band “Shaking Tree” The summer may have Mission, a Brand, a Scar is con- Ben Harper’s new CD, The Sacramento, California seemed short and sweet, but the sidered the best music this band “Diamonds on the Inside” was band Deftones released their music world was hot with the has ever made,” reviewer Rob also released this summer. fourth album, “Deftones,” early this summer. Sticking with their roots, and resisting influ- ence from critics, media, and “pop culture,” Deftones front man Chino Moreno said that they’re in it for the long haul. He added that being back on tour makes them more commit- ted to blowing people’s minds on stage and giving only top- notch performances. “Deftones are going to stick to their style, whether they sell 10 copies or 10 million,” said Brian Allen, Omaha Senior. Another band getting a lot of attention this summer is Jane’s Addiction. “Strays” is the bands first studio album in 13 years, and has been getting a lot of radio play across the country. Not having a hit since the early 1990’s, the band finally came up with an album that can stand alongside their previous stand- out records. One thing noticeably differ- ent about the new Jane’s Addiction album is the profes- sionalism they have formed over the past decade. Band member Perry Farrell said, “Our music just doesn’t seem so dan- gerous now.” July 22 was the release date for the native Omaha band 311’s Photo courtesy of www.rollingstone.com new CD. “Evolver” is the bands Ben Harper released his new CD, “Diamonds on the Inside,” over the summer. seventh studio album. Although the underlying theme of their Photo courtesy of www.rollingstone.com release of some sizzling CDs. music is still “positivity,” Dashboard Confessional received a 4-star review for “A So while you still have time to Sheffield said. “The songs are Having a Bob Marley and Jimi “Evolver” proves that 311 is not Mark, a Mission, a Brand, a Scar”. spend some of that hard earned intimate, sincere, and not too Hendrix feel to it, Ben Harper going to become repetitious cash on something other than slow.” reinvents his tender rock-and- with the same music they have band, hence the name Evolver.” will also release a new album in books, here’s just a couple of To listen to their CD, go to roll touch. Just finishing his created in the past. Grasshopper Takeover, a September. Performances by idea’s of what to choose from. rollingstone.com/review/cd. summer tour with Jack Johnson, “As they grow older and local Omaha band is also plan- Shaking Tree are expected in Dashboard Confessional “With Dashboard Confessional, who also released a new CD this more experienced as individu- ning the release of a new CD Kearney around Halloween you either like them or hate summer called “On and On,” als, their music is going to later this fall, and will be here Time. Labor Day brings fun in the sun by Kaisa Gleason be smarter to send a hello to the Huskers' season opener, year, is worth it. well. Cunningham’s featured close, we can now focus our Antelope Staff Writer friends and family back home Lincoln is one option many stu- While water levels are the band Three Degrees of attention on plans for the next instead of making the trek by dents are choosing. State fair extremely low at Nebraska’s Freedom, O’Malleys although big event. Fall break. Hopefully car. Fortunately for those UNK officials reduced the admission state parks, many are taking busy, had room to move, and by then, our bank accounts will With gas prices reaching students still awaiting their life price from seven, to four dollars advantage of the long weekend Club 3’s dance floor was have recovered, gas prices fall near record highs, some stu- saving student loan checks, in hopes of attracting more visi- and heading to the lake. Lake packed. back to an affordable level, and dents are finding their budgets there are some activities close tors. While game tickets are McConaughy, Nebraska’s won’t take them as far this by that don’t require a major substantially higher in price, the largest reservoir, is only at 28.5 Labor Day weekend. With a gal- percent of capacity. Despite the lack of water, Mitch Gersternkorn, superintendent of Lake McConaughy State Park, says park officials are expecting about 30,000 visitors this week- end. Harlan County and Johnson’s Lake are 2 other alternatives a little closer to home, that also offer some out- door adventure. This weekend is also the annual Pleasanton Rodeo which is always a good time. Although this year there was no street dance following the rodeo, the Sand Bar played host to the thirsty crowd and packed people in until 1o’clock in the morning. The trip back home to Kearney is always an adventure in itself. For those of us that have to stay in town and work all week- end, there are some benefits. Photo by Nicole Erb Photo by Nicole Erb Traffic is less congested, lines Keeping it close to Kearney: Labor Day picnics were a popular holiday option this year. are shorter, and you’re making A game of sand volleyball in the park never fails for some money instead of spending it. good family fun over Labor Day weekend. Kearney’s nightlife was notice- blow to the bank account. chance to see the Big Red up ably slower over the weekend, With the last official week- we survive our first few exams. lon of gas costing almost as With both the state fair and close for their first victory of the but still proved to be alive and end of summer coming to a much as a Hallmark card, it may Fall TV lineup offers a reality check by Heather Bunsen Millionaire,” “Big Brother 4” tainment, along with a few new plot, but the obvious backbone there are also a few dramas that you can tune into the always Antelope Staff Writer and, of course the main contrib- promising series. to both shows are the stars. may bring in some viewers due reliable Comedy Central for utor to all of this chaos, NBC is always a safe bet for “Whoopi”, starring Whoopi to the leading actors. They are some old fashioned laughs with “Survivor” will begin airing as at least an hour of quality televi- Goldberg is about the lives of “The Lyon’s Den,” starring Rob “South Park” and one of my The 2003 - 2004 television soon as September 22nd. sion on any given night of the four people living in the same Lowe, “Las Vegas,” starring personal favorites, “Crank season does not seem to be Obviously reality TV. is hit- week. “Will & Grace,” hotel. The plot seems a little James Caan, and “Miss Match,” Yankers.” MTV and E! bringing anything new into our ting it big among viewers, but I “Scrubs,” “ER,” “Law & ho-hum, but the experience of starring Alicia Silverstone. Entertainment also have shows homes or dorm rooms. just don’t understand the attrac- Order,” and “Friends” are all the show’s star may be worth ABC, CBS, and FOX will that provide pointless, yet Sure, each station has a tion of such shows. Where is widely popular and long lasting tuning in. have their usual line up with intriguing entertainment for handful of “adrenaline fueled the creativity and drama that is series that have proven their Another show, which shows like “NYPD Blue,” many college students. dramas” or “outspoken new suppose to come along with a worthiness of primetime status. appears more promising to me, “Alias,” “CSI,” “Everybody So for those of you who comedies”, but the harsh reality great TV. show? How can There are some new series that is “Happy Family.” It stars John Loves Raymond,” “The spend your evenings sitting in of it is just that. The majority of viewers spend their valuable could be quite interesting, how- Larroquette and Christina Simpsons,” and “Malcolm in front of your television waiting shows that will be filling the air evenings watching people plot ever, I think that NBC is relying Baranski as parents eagerly the Middle.” Although there are for it to entertain you, your best waves this year are reality against one another and listen- on the well-known actors in awaiting their adult children to some new shows premiering on bet is to tune into NBC or shows. ing to the rest whine about it? most of their new shows to “grow up”. Not only will there each station, nothing is standing Comedy Central. An even All new seasons of “The There are, however, some bring in the viewers rather than be experienced actors in this sit- out as an exceptional show to better bet would be to get out Bachelor,” “Extreme good ol’ favorites that will be the quality of scripts. There are com, it has a plot that holds take notice of. and find entertainment for your- Makeover,” “Fear Factor,” “The sharing air time with these less a couple of new comedies this major potential. If none of these shows are self. After studying, of course. “Amazing Race,” “Joe than mediocre forms of enter- season that begin with an okay Along with some comedies quite what you are looking for, 7 THE ANTELOPE SPORTS THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2003

Over 8,500 fans showed up for the first game of the season to cheer on their fel- low Lopers. Students, rep- resented in record numbers, showed their support by donning festive hats, sport- ing Loper apparel, and cheering from the grand- stand. (below) Senior co- captain Ryan Bachman stands tall against the Mavericks. Photos by Quincy Cromer

WE ENCOURAGE TOUCHY FEELY You realize, of course, that we mean with the jewelry, not the staff.

2110 Central Avenue Kearney, NE. 68847 (308) 237-3226

BRING THIS COUPON IN TO GET A FREE T SHIRT WITH YOUR PURCHASE 2219 CENTRAL AVE-DOWNTOWN $5 OFF A PURCHASe OF $25 OR MORE ***ONE PER PERSON WHILE SUPPLIES LAST***

bÇx Éy t ~|Çw]xãxÄÜç@ Y|Çwá@ TÜàVÄÉà{xá@ WxvÉÜ@ 8 THE ANTELOPE NEWS THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2003 Mitchell Center now houses communications department by Leslie McCormick ganize, tear down walls and were usually more confused Minors are available in Antelope Staff Writer install a new air conditioning about where Mitchell Center advertising, broadcasting, jour- system in the area, which was was.” nalism, public relations, sports Many UNK students return- used as storage for learning Many students, especially communication, multimedia, ing to classes this semester were materials before, according to communications majors, find it speech communication and surprised to find that the com- communications department easier to have all their classes speech/theatre. munications department has secretary Judy Spivey. and communications offices in According to the departments moved to a new home. In addition to two class- just one area now, instead of mission statement in the UNK The Department of rooms, several offices, and radio three. 2002-2004 undergraduate cata- Communications is now housed and television studios, the “It’s more homey here. I feel log, “the Communications facul- in the newly renovated Mitchell Mitchell Center gained one new more comfortable,” Kacey ty will strive to instill in students Communications Center, locat- classroom, new faculty offices, Raile, Benkelman senior, said. the necessity to be independent ed on the south side of the and a new reception area. The The communications pro- thinkers who are able to develop Calvin T. Antelope news office and gram offers three main majors: ideas and clearly express them Ryan Library building. Work Macintosh computer lab also journalism and mass communi- in oral and written forms; be began last spring to expand the made the move from Thomas cation, multimedia, and speech. analytical creators and critical Mitchell Center so that the entire Hall over to Mitchell. Two The journalism major offers consumers of oral and mediated communications department classrooms are now designated either a broadcasting or journal- messages; have an understand- could be located in one area. as “smart” classrooms, and the ism option. Four options are ing of the history, theory and new Macintosh lab has more available in the speech major: current issues in their discipline; The department was spread Photo by Karri Thunker out between Mitchell Center, room than the old lab in Thomas organizational communication have an appreciation for the Thomas Hall and the Fine Arts hall. and there’s more room,” Spivey which buildings some classes comprehensive option, speech diversity of people; demonstrate building in previous years. Most faculty and students are said. would be held in. communication option, or team skills important to leaders Approximately 40 people happy with the department’s The first week of classes “I actually had more confu- speech communication 7-12 and followers; and possess basic worked over the summer to reor- new home. went fairly well, although there sion next door [in Thomas teaching subject endorsement technological skills.” “It’s clean, it’s all together, was some confusion about Hall],” Spivey said. “People option. UNK offers a myriad of student clubs, organizations by April Refior mores and Professional fair--held on Oct. 13--where directed. of putting stuff together. When likes planning events for the Association for Industrial graduating seniors and juniors “Students want to know how students can add a relationship entire student body may become Antelope Staff Writer Distributors (PAID) for juniors will interview for internships God fits in with their college with God to academics, intellect a member of LPAC. LPAC con- and seniors. IDO/PAID informs and jobs. life. It's only natural that discus- and social skills, that’s fantastic. sists of three standing commit- Campus organizations--so members about new and exist- During the IDO/PAID sion groups form to facilitate It’s kind of like developing the tees and four seasonal commit- many to choose from, but what ing technology and promotes monthly meetings, company that process,” campus director whole student,” Groves said. tees which assist with Blue and are they really like? Three major leadership that will be helpful representatives are invited to Matthew Groves said. Weekly meetings are Gold Welcome Week, organizations at UNK include for future employment. IDO talk to students about their com- So far this semester, Campus Thursdays at 7:30 in the Great Homecoming and planning the Industrial Distribution informs members of scholar- panies. Over Homecoming, Crusade showcased at Blue and Room in the Student Union, and campus entertainment. For more Organization, Campus Crusade ships and internships, and helps IDO/PAID will hold a BBQ for Gold days; held Crusader “train- there are many members who information on becoming a for Christ and the LOPER members find employment after all ID students. This semester, ing” in the Student Union; gath- are in charge of small groups, member, contact Tim Danube or Programming and Activities graduation. It also sets up differ- the club will also attempt to ered for a root beer kegger at residence-hall meetings or Karla Falk at (308) 865-8523. Council. ent events to help industrial dis- make the ID major more appeal- Harmon Park; and had its first- Bible-study meetings. For more information on The Industrial Distribution tribution (ID) majors accom- ing to female students. For more annual Pizza Bash--including a Formally known as SAC, the these organizations, or to see a Organization (IDO) is the plish their career goals. information on IDO, contact Dr. Pepsi-chugging contest and raf- LOPER Programming and complete list of those on cam- largest of the over 150 campus IDO boasts a career fair each Don Envick at (308) 865-8287. fles every 15 minutes. Activities Council (LPAC), is pus, check out the UNK website organizations. The organization fall and a yearly golf tourna- Campus Crusade for Christ is “I was excited about the stu- another major organization at at http://www.unk.edu/stu- recently spilt into two groups: ment. This year, 20 to 30 busi- another organization on cam- dents at UNK--it’s great to see UNK. Any student willing to dent_org/. IDO for freshmen and sopho- nesses are expected to attend the pus. It is student-led and staff- them involved in the leadership volunteer his/her time and who Johnson, Osborne emphasize importance of education The Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act in 1998 is what be much stronger. From Osborne, page 1 gives more than eight million students federal financial aid through Both of Osborne’s and Johnson’s remarks emphasized the of the continued support for programs created by the No Child such programs such as the Pell Grant, Work Study, Federal Family immense role that teachers have in the lives of children today. Left Behind Act, much progress has been made towards reaching Education Loan, William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. “Teachers are the real soldiers of democracy. Others may possess their goal of getting results. Johnson said that by 2007, programs created under the it, but teachers create it” Johnson quoted from General Omar “All states have submitted accountability plans to show how they Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act are hoped to lead to the Bradley. will improve student achievement and provide options for students following improvements in education: a reduction in the gap among UNK has a strong role to play in helping achieve the goals of who aren’t learning,” said Johnson. college access and completion among differing groups of students, improving education. According to Rep. Osborne, 25 percent of all In addition to the No Child Left Behind Act, the Reauthorization the improvement of financing options for postsecondary education, teachers in Nebraska are graduates of UNK. Thus, UNK plays a vital of the Higher Education Act also signifies great progress in the the strengthening of the capacity and ability of HBCU’s and the role in preparing future teachers of NE for the challenges they will improvement of education. enhancement and improvement of adult literacy and employment face as instructors, mentors and friends during the careers. According to the Department of Education, The Higher skills. “With UNK providing a quarter of the state’s teachers, you have Education Act was created in 1965 because of a growing need for Johnson emphasized the importance of education to the economy, got quite a bit of responsibility ahead of you,” Johnson said. “Like more educational opportunities among middle and lower income national security, and the strengthening of democracy. “A successful your founders, you have laid a cornerstone that will shape the des- families, thus creating the first universal student loan program. It public school system is the foundation for a community’s quality of tiny of countless lives.” also gave greater assistance to programs at colleges that needed life,” she said. With the passage of the No Child Left Behind Act and resources for help with national problems like poverty and commu- the Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, this foundation can nity development. Patriot Act: invasion of privacy or promise of security?

From Patriot, page 1 about what surveillance was resolutions against it, the Boston organization, the government Patriot Act is doing exactly what The passing of the Patriot Act requested or what surveillance Globe reports. should have the right to view terrorists want. They want asks a major question: Should power, certifying that “the actually occurred, except for a Has the Patriot Act crossed library records. As for the inter- Americans to be paranoid and Americans be forced to give up purpose” of the surveillance is to raw annual report of the number over into Invasion of Privacy? net, I feel that I should have they love the attention they’re their right to privacy in order to gather foreign intelligence infor- of requests made and the number Katie Campuzano of Kearney security and privacy to use the receiving,” Pat Campbell, obtain information that may lead mation, and several other facts granted (the secret court has stated, “The Patriot Act is lack- equipment that I’ve purchased.” Kearney sophomore, said. “As to the arrest of a terrorist? Where and representations. The only refused one request). In ing our government’s checks and When asked if the Patriot Act is a long as the government’s inten- will it end? The issue is split, Attorney General is also not response to the Patriot Act, 32 balances program. The intelli- worthwhile method in saving our tions are to stop terrorists’ with some people willing to do required to report back to the organizations have approached gence agencies are approved by country from acts of terrorism,” actions I’m completely for this anything to capture terrorists liv- secret court at anytime through- Congress about modifying the one secret court; more govern- he said. act. I’m willing to give up my ing in our country and others feel out the investigation. The intel- section that allows the govern- ment officials need to be “No, I don’t feel this act will right of privacy for this cause that laws like the Patriot Act are ligence agency has 90 days or ment to secretly inspect involved in such a big decision. accomplish what the government because personally, I have noth- giving these terrorists exactly one year (for foreign power) to America’s buying and borrowing “Privacy is our right as thinks it will. I actually think the ing to hide.” what they want: fear. obtain information through these habits. These organizations Americans and I don’t feel the methods. endorse the Sanders Bill, which intelligence agencies are According to the Web site was filed in March and would required to give enough reason- www.eff.com, the secret court’s exempt bookstore sales records ing for why they’re spying on role, however, is quite limited: It and library-borrowing records people.” is not supposed to “second- from some provisions of the act. Matt Schulte, also of guess” the government’s certifi- Ninety cities and towns across Kearney, has a somewhat con- cations or representations. There America are also in resistance of flicting view. “I feel that because is also no public information the Patriot Act and have passed libraries are a publicly-funded Sunseekers Students dismayed with gas Tanning Salon Back to School From Gas, page 1 ing. If they weren’t going to buy prices tend to be higher than gas to drive home they were many other places. Special million people to go at least going to have to buy gas to drive “It’s cheaper where we’re 50 miles from home, up two per- around Kearney. But it just tends from so we buy the minimum Month Unlimited cent from last year. to frustrate people when the amount of gas in Kearney and Tanning in Many students took advan- prices are so high,” Courtney then fill up someplace where it is tage of the three-day weekend Mimick, Columbus senior, said. a little cheaper,” Alise Bethune, Sunvision 24 bed and drove home. But with the Some students find the gas Wayne freshman, said. budget that many students are prices not only a financial nui- UNK students and the rest of for $25 on, it is possible that some stu- sance, but also disruptive to the country should get a reprieve Must present coupon dents chose to save money and other parts of their lives as well. from the high gas prices in the stay in Kearney. “The gas prices prevent us coming weeks and months. However, some believe it from going home as often as we Traders expect demand for U.S. Ask about our seems unlikely that high gas would like,” Emily Brady, gasoline, which soaks up 12 per- monthly specials! prices will deter anyone from Wayne freshman, said. cent of the world oil supply, to traveling, even students. Brady and her friend Alise ease after the Labor Day week- 3720 Avenue A “Everyone has to buy gas no Bethune, who carpooled home end. A decrease in demand matter what, and I don’t think it with another friend over the should drive down the cost the Suite F will prevent anyone from travel- weekend, find that Kearney gas gasoline. 236-9000