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Loper volleyball YOUR VOICE HAS BEEN HEARD No. 1 Deter, Student Government tackle dining policy disagreements in nation BY JAY OMAR Antelope Staff

Student body president Cam Deter had to get right to work this semester as complaints piled up concerning the changes to the dining services on campus. Students have already been protesting the cost and availability of meals on campus. Deter said that the complaints from students fell into one of three categories. “The biggest problems students had were with the limited number Photo by Rick Tucker courtesy of the of transfer options at Photo by Lacey McPhillips Subway, the overall cost Kearney Hub CAM DETER A few students wait in line at Subway in the Nebraskan Student Union to order their din- of dining for commuting ner. According to Cam Deter, student body president, one of the biggest problems students students, or the lack of dining in University had with the new dining options was the limited number of transfer options at Subway. Results from last week's online poll Residence North and South,” Deter said. Previously, Subway offered only three sandwiches students could use meal transfers for, at unkantelope.com Action was taken immediately, and but Deter said they will now be offering eight subs. Take your pick: change has already begun. Last week Assistant Director Jon the last few weeks the campus, Subway, access to meals especially around the West Apple or Android Watts from the Business and Finance of- as well as other services, are now cheaper Center area. fices met with the student government. than they are off campus. This provides the Once complaints where heard, stu- “We decided what we had to do to make opportunity to get affordable meals without dent government proceeded with the hopes students happy,” Deter said. “We decided commuting off campus. Deter discussed a of providing students with a cheaper and that we have to make changes.” long list of prices compared to prices at more accessible way to eat on campus. De- The changes started at Subway. Sub- other establishments off campus urging ter hopes these changes will accomplish way was put into the Ne- students to look at that. 69% braskan Student Union two More about UNK dining: what you’re pay- “The numbers and influences that go years ago, and problems Watts and Parker work with ing and compare. into dining services is complicated and we iPhone arose when students meal Student Government The final step did the best we could with what we have. transfer options where lim- is yet to take place The Business and Finance Department did Page 4 ited to three sandwiches. but offers a world a fantastic job, and I believe that students Starting this week, that num- What do you think? Go online of possibility to the will be much happier with their dining op- ber has been raised to eight www.unkantelope.com dining services at tions,” Deter said. 31% sub options. UNK. “One of the Android “In the past, the number biggest problems of students that had meal plans paid for this year has been the number of students Meet The dining services in its entirety. But now that that do not have meal options at University Antelope's This week's online poll question: number is spread out between all under- Residence North and South. Starting here new graduates lowering the costs and making it shortly, that will change,” Deter said. cartoonist. Which Homecoming event so students do not have to use their money The plan is set for URN and URS and are you most excited for? points to get a sandwich,” Deter said. includes multiple food options being put The next step involved looking at the into the South hall. Among these changes overall cost of dining services for com- include the installation of Louie's Diner as 5 Vote at www.unkantelope.com muting students. Deter’s goal was to lower well as a Papa John's. cost. Papa John's and Louie’s Diner are es- After some changes were made over timated to provide over 500 students easier 2 the antelope Op/Ed Layout by Tate Schneider September 12, 2012 the antelope Dear politicians, FALL 2012 STAFF Lacey McPhillips Editor in Chief Please put down your hatchets Design Editor Online Editor BY CAITLIN OSTBERG tired of the mudslinging and trash-talking rather than create unity. We would rather Caitlin Ostberg Antelope Editor that occurs whenever conservatives or lib- call one side baby killers and the other side Print Editor erals (or anarchists or unicorns) are within homophobes. The negativity and hatred earshot of each other. spewing from both sides causes me to wish Amanda Arnold Copy Editor So far, both parties have been alarm- I could disown both parties. There are a lot of ingly visceral against each other and it sad- I am tired of the name-calling and Taylor Anderson wonderful things about dens me to say that I have no desire to vote. fighting. It seems as though our politicians Ad Manager the year 2012. My niece However, I still need to vote for someone. care more about being right than about was born, I started my This year is the first year that I will be able solving the problems in this country. Pride Jay Omar senior year of college, News/Opinon to vote in a presidential election. Having and greed are nasty things. UNK entered the MIAA conference, it’s missed the 2008 election by a mere month, However, I care too much Emily Seevers election year… I was secretly relieved that I was not ob- about this country to give up on it. News and Features Editor Wait, scratch that last one. ligated to step into a cramped booth and I care about jobs, I care about unborn chil- Aaron Urbanski Election year. Every time I hear that exercise my right to help decide on who dren, I care about kids whose only real Sports Editor phrase I cringe and immediately look for should take the cake. meals are the lunches at school. I care the nearest exit keeping my head down Sadly, in 2012 I am not so lucky. about the people in this country who are Rachel Van Boening and my ears plugged. Needless to say, I Promotions Manager What’s worse is that the attacks are more sleeping on the streets. I care about my am not excited for election year. vicious and the rhetoric is even more con- freedoms and the freedom that we have as Travis Stewart Now, I’m not against politics or the fusing. Both the Democratic and Republi- an American people, and I think that deep Tate Schneider government because both are necessary Designers can National Conventions were full of mis- down Washington cares too. We just need factions that our country needs in order to information and blatant untruths. to remind them of these things. Adrianna Tarin run. If we had neither, the world would When it comes to politics, I consider This election I would like to simply Photo Editor have ended long before the Mayan calen- myself an independent, and it’s partly be- learn, in an unbiased format, what our dar has predicted. cause I don’t really want to associate with two presidential candidates stand for and Michael Florence In order for a society to thrive, Business Manager either party. To me, both parties are mis- why—not how the other candidate is going a governing body is needed. guided and only trying to prove the other to do it wrong. Terri Diffenderfer However, what’s not needed are the vi- wrong. So please dear politicians, bury the Print, Online Adviser cious attacks by both parties that are about It saddens me to say that we live in a hatchets. Christina Jackson as mature as middle school scuffles. I am country that loves to tear each other down Ad Adviser News Staff Mandy Hinrichs “I worry about all “I worry about Maggie Sowl the mudslinging that the it s a particular candidate Yifei Zhao ' Kole Kluver candidates are engaged in winning. But, even more Photo Staff and the lack of focus on so the honesty of the Jay Omar the real Issues.” candidates and how well Jaycie Woslager your they follow through with Ad Staff Krista Coyler Caleb Schescke Cacia Lyon what they campaign.” Hayley Herzog Senior Sophomore Hope Merrick theatre major turn Education major Krystal Nunnenkamp Oxford Cairo Casey Paine Tate Schneider Wesley Schrier What concerns you most about the presidential elections? Jay Sloan Nobuaki Ueda

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Questions answered COMMEMORATING 9/11 Watts from Business Services, Parker from UNK Dining open to student input on policy

BY ADRIANNA TARIN floor, leave a comment on our website, Antelope Staff use the Nutrition Kiosk or visit us on Facebook,” Parker said. Changes of UNK Watts and Parker both encour- Dining policies this fall age students to get involved on cam- are still the hot topic pus. If you live on campus, go to your around campus. residence hall’s Community Assembly After the Aug. 29 Night (CAN) and talk to your residence story about some of assistants, CAN officers, and residence the complaints that stu- hall directors. dents have about the Watts said students who wish to meal transfer policies and service at comment on structural changes to the the Market @ 27th Street, Subway, and meal transfer can contact Watts by the other UNK Dining services, Penny phone at 308-865-8448 or by email at Parker, marketing director for UNK [email protected]. Dining Services, and Jon Watts, assis- Parker said UNK Dining Services tant director of Business Services, were was directed to implement a new trans- Photo by Adrianna Tarin cooperative in answering some ques- fer system. “We were also directed to Members of UNK ROTC and Kearney Fire Department Color/Honor Guards gathered tions. conduct a retail price comparison, in an Tuesday at 12:30 with students and staff near the Cope Memorial Fountain flagpoles in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Eleven years later, Parker and Watts say those behind effort to offer more competitive retail the memories of the event are still vivid. As news media replayed terrorism and the scenes at UNK Dining are making pricing. If students look at our year over across the country citizens recalled where they learned the devastating news. changes to resolve the many complaints year pricing, they will see a significant from the students they serve. change.” Parker would like students to “There are many ways the UNK check out the Dare to Compare newslet- Dining Services works to allow stu- ter here http://www.dineoncampus.com/ dents, faculty, staff and guests to voice unkearney/show.cfm?cmd=newsletter. Check it out yourself: SUBWAY sandwich prices their opinions. Find a manager on the 6" Subs UNK Price Competitor Price Jon Watts, assistant director of competitive. It was also believed that Meatball Subs $3.50 $3.50 Business Services and Penny Parker, the change would reduce retail line siz- marketing director for UNK Dining es, improving speed of service for both Cold Cut Combo $3.50 $3.50 Services were willing to answer ques- meal plan and non-meal plan customers. tions about some of the major ques- Turkey Breast $4.00 $4.49 tions students have about changes in Who decides what the options will UNK Dining. be? Steak Cheese $4.50 $6.49 Why were the transfer policies changed this year? Parker: The UNK Dining Services management team decides what items will be available as a meal transfer. Connections... Watts: The meal transfer was created The decision is made based on what’s Contacts... to let students use meal plans when their popular, what’s new, what produce is in schedules or lifestyles did not match the season and what constitutes a balanced Internships & Careers hours of operation of all-you-care-to- Career Fair meal offering. eat facilities. While this offers more Student requests are also a critical Thursday, October 4, 2012 Job Search Boot Camp flexibility, it has a negative impact on component in the development of meal Thursday, September 27 pricing because the cost of goods in transfer options. For example, student retail operations is significantly higher suggestions enabled us to implement Nebraskan Union Rooms 310 & 312 than in residential facilities. Two Egg Rolls and Fried Rice as an op- Nebraskan Union The meal transfer also created a tion at Lantern. Student suggestions Ponderosa Room — 2nd Floor 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. retail environment overwhelmed with also resulted in Cereal being added as a meal plan holders, which in turn drove transfer option in Outtakes. 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Employer Showcase away students, faculty, staff and guests Wednesday, October 3 who did not purchase a meal plan. Antelope Hall, The View The University, after consultation To read the Aug. 29 Story go to: with the Food Service Committee, made http://unkantelope.com Career Fair hosted by: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. a decision to change transfer flexibility You can comment online as well. Academic & Career Services in an effort to make retail prices market 308-865-8501 | [email protected] | http://careers.unk.edu September 12, 2012 News Layout by Travis Stewart the antelope 5 LOPER VOLLEYBALL: No. 1 in nation at last University relations Three to a room Chancellor Curt Carlson Short notice, a little scary, but It's not bad says Martin Hall 's Shelby McClellen announces retirement UNK NEWS RELEASE relations are among the BY MANDY HINRICHS viewpoint, McClellen decided that she best anywhere, a fact Antelope Staff would live with roommates she didn’t University of Nebraska at Kearney that has added hugely to know so that she could meet new people, Vice Chancellor for University Relations UNK’s successes.” When freshman “So far everything has been just fine and Curt Carlson has announced that he will “Such announce- Shelby McClellen first my roommates are nice, we all get along retire at the end of the fall 2012 semester. ments are always ac- learned that she would great,” she said. According to UNK Chancellor Doug companied by mixed be living with two room- McClellen lives in Martin Hall, Kristensen, Carlson has been a valued col- emotions,” Chancellor mates she was scared. which has 57 rooms available, but ended league who has accomplished a great deal Kristensen said. “While CURT This fall while Centenni- up with an overflow of around 50 stu- for the institution. UNK has benefitted from CARLSON al Towers West is being dents. McClellen said the rooms were “Curt has accomplished a great deal, Curt’s steadfast loyalty refinished, some UNK set up in a way that makes it seem not particularly in marketing and branding,” and professional approach to marketing, students were asked to so cramped. “My room has a bunk bed Chancellor Kristensen said. “Clearly, the we are excited for him as he makes plans live three students to a room along with one loft bed which has one UNK icon is a very visible reminder of his for the next phase of his life.” Carlson “At first I was scared because I didn’t desk pushed under the loft and two more legacy.” will continue to serve as vice chancellor know how it would all turn out” McClel- desks pushed against a far wall which still “I came to UNK and Kearney six-plus throughout the fall, at which time the posi- len says. left us with quite a bit of space,” McClel- years ago, because I saw a gem of a uni- tion will be eliminated. Just before the university started this len said. versity in a gem of a community,” Carlson Chancellor Kristensen also noted that fall, McClellen, a studio art major from Although McClellen said the room said. “I announce my retirement with a Carlson’s retirement presents a unique Brady got the news she was one of those can seem cramped sometimes this has great deal of satisfaction from contributing, opportunity to restructure and enhance students partnered up with two roommates. not had any effect on her experience thus if even in small part, to UNK’s advance- UNK’s future positioning. Presently, UNK “I was notified by email a few weeks be- far at UNK. “I feel so comfortable here, ment in reputation across the region and in will begin a search for a new position, fore classes started that I would have an- and this room change has not changed my student recruiting during this period. As I director of Community Relations. The other roommate,” McClellan says. feelings about the school, I really enjoy it said upon my arrival, UNK’s town-gown position will bear responsibility for insti- With an optimistic and cooperative here and plan to live on campus again.” tutional communication and for engaging external constituents across the region, state and nation. “In addition, effective immediately, the Office of Creative Services and Print- ing will report to the Division of Business and Finance,” Chancellor Kristensen said.

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Sudoku 9x9 - Solution 1 of 5 - Hard - 5 of 1 Solution - 9x9 Sudoku The Antelope The 6 the antelope Features Layout by Travis Stewart September 12, 2012 Duane's World: the road to homecoming BY ADRIANNA TARIN cy, Mercy, Mercy.' We’re doing it for the Pride of the Plains marching Antelope Staff alumni game, but we’ve been playing that song since before I came to UNK," Sousek Following the “Pride of the Plains” said. "The song is so full of energy, and we marching band’s first performance at half- have fun playing it. It’s definitely a classic band family is ready to rock time of the UNK vs. Emporia State Uni- favorite." versity football game, excitement is grow- Sousek, a fourth ing for a big homecoming week and the year band member, homecoming parade. said, “I have always The band will march in the homecom- loved music and making parade at 10 a.m. Saturday Sept. 22 ing something won- and during the homecoming football game derful come together.” that afternoon. Dr. Duane Bierman, UNK However, her favorite director of bands/percussion, and Dr. Brian part about being in the JESSICA Alber, assistant director of bands/teacher band is the people she SOUSEK education co-direct the band. meets. “I am really very excited about how “We have an amazing band family,” the band is doing this year,” Dr. Bierman Sousek said. “We are a close family who said. He contin- all work hard, and ued to say that the “My favorite piece we play is Mercy, you can learn a band is excited for Mercy, Mercy. We’re doing it for the lot more than mu- the homecoming sic from being a activities. “Our alumni game but we’ve been play- member. Band has student leadership ing that song since before I came to taught me so much team is doing fan- about working tastic work. We are UNK. The song is so full of energy together and it’s looking forward to and we have fun playing it. It’s given me a chance marching the Band to do what I enjoy Day and home- definitely a classic favorite!”-Jessica while in college.” coming parade and Sousek, senior communication dis- With the new playing in front of year, came a new what will surely be orders major Prague, Neb. addition of the in- a huge crowd for terim assistant di- the game that afternoon.” rector of bands, Dr. Alber. The Pride of the Plains will be playing “Being an alumnus of UNK, I’m ex- old band favorites along with an Aerosmith cited to be back,” Dr. Alber said. “This will and Latin set this year. be such a great opportunity.” Jessica Sousek, senior communication “Dr. Alber is doing a wonderful job! disorders major from Prague, and Mark During camp he worked really closely with Messner, senior music major from Ogal- with the leadership team, and he relates lala, are the drum majors.. very well to the entire band as a whole,” “My favorite piece we play is 'Mer- Sousek said. Upcoming Events IN THE FINE ARTS AND HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT • Sept. 24 UNK Chamber Orchestra Recital, featuring the Tri-City Youth Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Fine Arts Recital Hall • Oct. 2 Kearney Symphony Orchestra Concert, “Music of the Heavens,” directed by Dr. Deborah Freedman, featuring music by Schubert, Cosma, & Connie Moon, 7:30 p.m., Fine Arts Recital Hall, admission $10, for tickets or more information call 308-865-8417 • Oct. 3-7 University Theatre presents: “A Bright New Boise,” student directed by Kyle Kuypers, Wed-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:00 p.m., Fine Arts Studio Photo by Jay Omar Theatre, adults $8, UNK faculty/staff, non-UNK students & seniors $6, Band member and music education major David Morrison counts steps at practice last groups of 10+ $5, , for tickets or more information call 308-865-8417 week as they prepare for a long season. Morrison, originally from Lincoln, is a junior trumpet player at UNK. September 12, 2012 Features Layout by Travis Stewart the antelope 7 Soccer coach fulfills dream: coaching at college level

BY MAGGIE SOWL Antelope Staff

Today, John Maessner is right where he wants to be, “living the dream” in the sport of soccer. “This has truly been a dream come true— for me to be able to raise my children here and coach at the collegiate level. I’m in heaven and I love it,” he said. John Maessner insisted at the young age of 12-years-old, he was going to be a professional European soccer player. While most children’s dreams change as they grow, Maessner’s never did. The dream simply ex- panded into coaching in the field he loved. Today, all of Maessner’s dreams JOHN have officially come MAESSNER true, as he is UNK’s new interim head women’s soccer coach. Maessner developed his love of soccer at the tender age of seven. “My father signed me up for soccer when I was 7 years old. I scored 22 goals my first year of playing, and we won the championship. I have Photo by Jaycie Woslager loved the game ever since,” Massener said. “I scored the game winning goal in the The UNK women's soccer team warms up for practice. They went 3-1 with a 2-0 victory over Abilene Christian University of state championship when I was 12 years Joplin, Miss. this past weekend. old. That kind of really solidified the fact, that this was a sport that I had a passion signing with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers of academy and mentored four D.C. United where players are pushed to their best on for.” the American Professional Soccer League. Academy players into the professional are- and off the field. I want our team to be a As a child, Maessner played his way He played stateside until 1993, when his na, before deciding to move to Nebraska. close-knit team, play with lots of energy, into the big leagues. He made the New dream of becoming a professional Euro- Maessner said Nebraska was always be organized defensively,” he said. Jersey state teams, and at age 14 became pean soccer player came true as he joined on his mind because of family., “My wife Maessner’s coaching philosophy was the youngest player to join the Under-16 the French Second Division Football Club is from Broken Bow, Neb. originally, and inspired by his many mentors. “I have National team. Istres. In 1995, he moved to Germany to we wanted to come back here and raise been blessed to have been coached by the “I knew early on in life that I wanted play for the German F.C. Saarbruclek. our children. Nebraska is one of the nicest best people in the busines. They instilled a to be a professional soccer player, and did Maessner returned home in 1996 to places I have ever been … it is truly the work ethic and mentality that is at the core everything I could as a youngster to make play for the Major League Soccer team, good life.” of everything I now do as a coach,” Maess- that happen. I trained by myself and with District of Columbia United, which he According to Maessner, that’s not all ner said. friends and team mates for thousands of helped lead to three MLS championships. that’s good in Nebraska. The UNK wom- His current position is only temporary, hours, broke fences, windows, garage In 2001, Maessner retired. “I probably en’s soccer team is great as well. “Coach but Maessner plans on earning the title doors, lamps, vases and everything else could have played for a couple years as I Munch told me that there was plenty of tal- of UNK’s Women’s Head Soccer Coach that my ball would wind up hitting, while was only 31 years-old, but I felt the time ent, and that it was a good group of players permanently. “I will do everything in my trying to get comfortable with the soccer was right for me to move on to the next to work with. He has been right on both power to earn the position full time when ball,” Maessner said. stage of my life. I had a wife and two chil- counts,” Maessner said. that time comes,” Maessner said. “I’d love In 1987, playing for his high school dren and thought the time was right “hang Maessner is definitely optimistic. He to be at UNK for many years if that is what team, Maessner scored his way onto Pa- up my boots,” Maessner said. “My dream has high hopes for his team. “We expect to is meant to be.” rade magazine’s All-American team. at that point was to coach college soccer.” win most of our games if we are organized Today, Maessner is right where he In college, at the University of Vir- Maessner went on to be an assistant and play with passion and heart," he said wants to be. “This has truly been a dream ginia, he led his team to a 1989 national coach at UVA and later served as the Direc- Maessner has a plan to help the team come true— for me to be able to raise my championship. In 1991, Maessner went pro tor of Youth Development for D.C. United, get there. “I believe in creating a competi- children here and coach at the collegiate where he developed a youth’s training tive, challenging, enjoyable atmosphere level. I’m in heaven and I love it,” he said. 8 the antelope Feature Layout by Travis Stewart September 12, 2012 LOPER VOLLEYBALL: No. 1 in nation at last Sokolowski gives credit to competitive team, talent, goals, leadership , positive attitude

BY AARON URBANSKI Sokolowski: "I Antelope Staff think there are a lot of things that have ac- counted for our suc- After sweeping the competition away cess so far this season. in Hawaii, the top ranked Loper netters First off, we have a lot continued to showcase their dominance on of talented girls on the the court this past weekend during the New team, which has helped Victorian Inn and Suites/Runza Fall Clas- of stay extremely com- sic. The Lopers (7-0) set the tone early in KATIE petitive during prac- the tournament with victories in just three SOKOLOWSKI tices. Also, we all have sets over Maryville University and St. the same goals and it's kept us on the same Cloud State and rounded out the weekend page throughout the season. Finally, we all with impressive 3-1 victories over North- have a lot of fun together and team chem- ern State University and Minnesota State istry is important to success." University respectively. senior setter Jenna Rouzee registered Antelope: Without using any statis- 161 assists and 37 digs while middle block- tics, describe what Jenna Rouzee brings still need to improve on? to the end of the year and how well we er Katie Sokolowski paced the Lopers with to the Lopers on the floor. What kind of Sokolowski:"There is always stuff are playing as a team. We still have to do 40 kills while connecting on nearly half of player is she? you can improve on but an area I would the same things whether we are #1 or not. her swings. like to personally get better at is my block- Yes we can enjoy the accomplishment but Following the last week’s action, The Sokolowski:"The first word that comes to mind when I think of Jenna is ing. Getting good blocks and touches on being #1 in the polls doesn't make us #1. Antelope caught up with Sokolowski for a the ball is an important aspect of the game Hard work and dedication as a team does." questions and answer session to discuss the a leader. Being a setter is a commanding position but on top of all that, the team and that’s an area I would like to improve team’s recent success. on especially." ABOVE: The College of Natural and Social looks to her while playing and especially Sciences “HERDS” the Volleyball Team and when we start playing a little rocky. She is Q AND A WITH KATIE SOKOLOWSKI Antelope: Lastly, with team now #1 coach Rick Squiers for their successes both always positive, and gets respect because this weekend and last on Sept. 10. The she respects everyone." in the polls, how does that make you feel? Antelope: With the volleyball team Is it extra motivation for the team to get team not only won their tournaments, but dominated and earned the NCAA Division II off to an impressive start, what do you better? Or is it something the team doesn’t Antelope: No. 1 position in a poll released Sept. 10. think has been the major factor or factors You had a pretty good really think about? The CNSS began the Herding this fall to that have lead to the team’s success so far weekend during the New Victorian Inn and Sokolowski: "It's a great honor to re- honor important college, department and this season? Suites/Runza Fall Classic. Despite your success, what areas of your game do you ceive a #1 ranking, but in all honesty, it university events. doesn't change anything. It all comes down Photo by John LaDuke, CNSS Dean Urbanski outlines new college football rule changes BY AARON URBANSKI with a few noticeable changes to the rules: yard penalty. back is within the tackle box. Ultimately Antelope Staff this rule will eliminate a wide receiver's Kickoffs, Punts, and Field goals Helmets and Equipment ability to undercut a defender while block- With college foot- If you watched a college football While incorporating some of the same ing downfield. Consequently, if any player ball now in full swing game last weekend this one should be ob- principles already in place for an injured fails to adhere to the new rules they will be and the political conven- vious. Beginning this season, kickoffs will player, the NCAA has also tightened up flagged for a personal foul. tions coming to an end; be booted from the kicking team's 35-yard its regulation for helmet safety. If I player Safety is clearly the underlining is- a lot of people have fix- line, and a touchback will allow the receiv- loses his helmet at any point during a play, sue for all the new rule changes, and to be ated their conversations ing team to start it's offensive possession he must immediately remove himself from honest it's about time. With the size and on change, regardless from the 25- yard line rather than the 20. the play and return to the sideline until the speed of players continuing to increase of whether you want to In addition, the receiving team will also be next play is over. Likewise, all plays in over time, many of these plays have be- hear it or not. Hence for able to call for a fair catch as long as the which the ball carrier loses his helmet will come extremely dangerous. For example, the sake of sports, we'll stick to sports and ball does not bounce on the ground more immediately be blown dead. in 2010 former Rutgers Defensive Tackle leave the elephant or donkey talk for No- than once. Eric LeGrand was paralyzed from the neck vember. For punts and field goals, defenders Cut blocks down while covering a kick for the Scarlet So what's new? Besides Taylor Marti- will not be allowed to jump over the line Blocks below the waist will no longer Knights. His injury was solely attributed to nez's throwing mechanics, college football a scrimmage or any player in an attempt to be allowed unless a lineman is within sev- the high-speed collision he recieved that is set to deal with a few other game-chang- block a kick without being assessed a 15- en yards of the center or while the running nearly killed him. ing aspects for the 2012 season starting Oxtober 3, 2012 due Sept 28 Feature Layout by Tate Schneider 9 'There’s no place like homecoming' Festivities include two new events BY YIFEI ZHAO with two new events, a concert to open a lot of JMC 215 the festivities and an adventure race. “Tohn plays cover songs The “opening ceremony,” outdoor students would know and like. We No matter how far you go in your concert Monday night at 7 p.m. with one life, there is always a place like home of season eight’s Top 24 American Idol are really excited for that" that welcomes you back. singers, Jackie Tohn, should be fun and “There is no place like home,” LPAC entertaining. Tohn’s reviews call her vo- Heather Wolf, cals captivating. “Smart, insightful, and decided when the committee selected Coordinator of student activities that theme to convey in your face, Tohn is utterly compelling. that emotional tie to the Her command of her guitar is striking, university when UNK and is as expressive as her voice. Tohn’s celebrates homecoming vocals are some of the most enchanting on campus with energy, you’re likely to hear. She totally capti- Wolf said. “She plays cover songs competition and enter- vates the crowd.” of a lot of students would know and tainment Sept. 17 to The audience can expect quite a like. We are really excited for that,” Sept.22. show from a performer who is wired to Wolf said. Teamwork will be entertain says another critic who com- An adventure race Friday is NAME XXXX stressed. “One of the pared Tohn’s performances to music another new event this year. The main things is differ- greats in Improper magazine. “Jackie race requires each team to run ent resident halls and isn’t your ordinary girl with a guitar. …If though the campus and figure out Greek organizations pair up to make Jackie lived on a park bench, she would mystery locations based on dif- teams and compete with each other at put on shows for the pigeons. She can’t ferent clues. Team members also a lot of different actives throughout the help it. Some people believe there is no have to complete different tasks homecoming week,” said Heather Wolf, such thing as a natural, but Tohn is wired after they find each location. Wolf Homecoming and Band Day Parade and the coordinator of student activities. to entertain. On stage, she’s a cross be- said there are a whole bunch of different more. This year’s homecoming week will tween Bette Midler and Lauryn Hill.” kinds of clues to put together the puzzle. be a little bit different than in past years “She does comedy with her music,” “LPAC put a lot of time to create Courtesy that event and making a big deal for students, so it should be fun,” Wolf said. American Idol Season 8 contestant Jackie In addition to the two new events, Tohn is set to kick off homecoming week at Platform Hair Studio there will also be some events similar UNK. Tohn will play a mixture of original and with past years, including the Canned cover songs when she takes the stage mon- Stylist Beth Limbaugh Food Drive and Battle of the Brains, day night at 7 P.M. in one of two new events Spirit competition, the homecom- planned for homecoming this year. 25% off chemical services or product purchases ing volleyball game against Hastings $10 cuts $6 waxes College, Lip Sync Competition, the Bring your student ID

Call 308-224-9635 HOMECOMING SCHEDULE 108 W. 24th Street, Kearney NE 68847 MONDAY, SEPT 17 Homecoming Concert featuring Jackie Tohn, 7 p.m., Campus Green TUESDAY, SEPT. 18 Canned Food Build & Battle of the Brains, 7 p.m., Campus Green College is full of surprises. We’re here to help. WEDNESDAY, SEPT 19 Spirit Competition, 5 p.m., HSC UNK volleyball game vs. Hastings College, 7 p.m. THURSDAY SEPT 20 Lip Sync Competition, 7 p.m., HSC (Royalty Crowning) FRIDAY, SEPT. 21 Adventure Race, 7 p.m., Bell Tower Plaza SATURDAY, SEPT. 22 Band Day, Family Day, Homecoming and Band Day Parade 10 a.m., Downtown Kearney, 308.234.9880 Homecoming Football Game 4 p.m., Foster Field. www.collagecenter.com 10 the antelope News Layout by Lacey McPhillips September 12, 2012 Fall enrollment at 16-year high CAMPUS CRIME LOG 9/6: Patrick Bruner reported the This number represents the ninth consecutive year of increases, and a 1.4 per- theft of a class issued iPad. Case Open. cent increase over 2011. The number of first-time, full-time freshman students 9/6: Kevin Romero was issued a written warning for a stop light increased by 6 percent. violation. 9/7: A female reported a suspicious UNK NEWS RELEASE “The Enrollment Management 22.86, is the highest in the institution’s man running beside her as she ran Committee has provided a strategic history. along campus. The man ran until the University of Nebraska at Kearney framework for achieving sustainable While the total number of under- female stopped and he continued. Chancellor Doug Kristensen today an- growth, and the Admissions team and graduates increased 3.8 percent to 9/8: Luke Fisher was issued a writ- nounced that enrollment at the Univer- recruiters have capitalized on every 5,648, graduate numbers decreased by ten warning for speeding through sity of Nebraska at Kearney is the high- available means to communicate our 6.5 percent to 1,551. This interrupts a Lot 6. est in 16 years. message to prospective students and seven-year unbroken trend of rapid and 9/8: Nicole Lorimer was issued a “Not only is the upward trend con- parents,” he said, adding, “I believe significant increases in graduate student citation for speeding on University tinuing this year, our students are in- Drive. creasingly international, diverse and “The regional, national and indeed, international reputation 9/8: A female subject was found academically prepared,” he said. passed out in one of the dorm rest- In all, 7,199 students are enrolled of UNK continues to grow. This figure is the best measure of rooms. The female was evaluated at UNK this semes- and released. ter. This number In all, actual teaching at UNK and is the highest in at least a decade.” 9/8: James Eshleman reported that represents the ninth someone had scratched his vehicle. consecutive year of Dr. Charles Bicak 7,199 Campus police is still unsure where increases, and a 1.4 the damage came from. students percent increase over 9/8: UNK police was contacted 2011. The number of UNK is securing its position among the enrollment. about a liquor violation on campus. are first-time, full-time top public regional universities in the However, reflecting the increased A subject was found in lot 6 and is- freshman students in- nation.” headcount numbers, actual credit hour sued a MIP. enrolled creased by 6 percent. UNK’s student body is increas- enrollment numbers are up by 3 percent 9/9: A male subject was cited for “This increase is ingly diverse, a continuing trend, with to 83,132. urinating on a vehicle in Lot 14. at UNK significant consider- minority students comprising 12.9 per- “This figure is the best measure of ing the number of high cent of first-time freshmen. The total actual teaching at UNK and is the high- 9/9: Cole Wellnitz reported his car this school graduates in number of both Hispanic students and est in at least a decade,” Dr. Bicak said. was broken into in Lot 12. Wellnitz Nebraska is relatively African-American students at UNK has had his wallet and checkbook stolen. semester. stable,” said Dusty increased 19.6 percent over last year. Newton, UNK direc- Dr. Charles Bicak, senior vice chan- tor of Admissions. cellor for Academic and Student Affairs Of the students enrolled this fall, 79 reflected on the positive trends. percent are Nebraska residents. UNK “The regional, national and indeed, students also come from 48 states, the international reputation of UNK contin- August Of The Month awards District of Columbia and the U.S. Vir- ues to grow,” he said. “This is consistent gin Islands (only Maine and Vermont with our mission as a public residential Each month, the National Residence Hall Honorary accepts nominations to rec- are not represented). There is notable university. We have a strong commit- ognize outstanding leaders among UNK's students, faculty and staff in a variety growth in the numbers of students from ment to intellectual and cultural diver- of categories. Here are the winners for August: California, Illinois, Missouri, South Da- sity. This is reflected in our increasing kota, Texas and Wyoming. international student population, and Advisor: Kyle Brandyberry, nominated by Libby Manfull Further, 544 international students our growing study abroad program for are enrolled at UNK, which is a 13.1 Nebraska and other domestic students.” Executive Board Member: Eleanor (Ellie) Health, nominated by Nicole Dyas percent increase. International students According to Dr. Bicak, the enter- First Year Student: Nolan Pribnow, nominated by Austin Fletcher now make up 10 percent of the incom- ing class is also well prepared academi- Organization: RHA (Brody, Nicole, Laura, Ellie), nominated by Justin Vogel ing class. Those enrolled represent 58 cally. In addition to other factors, the separate countries. The Republic of average ACT score of entering students, Residence Life Faculty/Staff: Mantor Hall RA Staff, nominated by Nathan Arehart South Korea has the largest delegation Resident Assistant: Jordan Hughett, nominated by Alie Brabec and (175) followed by China (142) and Ja- Andrew Limbach, nominated by Nathan Arehart pan (129). Three additional countries, represented for the first time, include Notice anything Residential Community: University Heights, nominated by Kyle Brandyberry Austria, Guyana and Mongolia. outstanding this month? Social Program: Progressive Sundae's by URS RA Staff, nominated by Barbara Chancellor Kristensen said, “Mo- Varon mentum continues as a result of UNK’s Tell us about it! Sub- mit your own OTM ongoing commitment to quality of teach- Spotlight: Blair Youngs, nominated by Whitney Nelson online at ing and student success.” The chancel- Student: Andrea La Rosa, nominated by Alyx Lingenfelter lor also credits the Enrollment Manage- otms.nrhh.org ment Committee and Admissions team for continuing positive trends. September 12, 2012 News Layout by Tate Schneider the antelope 11 FIJI CHAPTER What's new in the video game world? BY AMANDA ARNOLD the players’ movements and actions much as well as potential passes. “This is going EARNS AWARDS, Antelope Staff more realistic, as if the player was actu- to eliminate those easy quick-pass shots.” ally on ice. “You can’t make sharp turns Aside from the attention capabilities of Some of the most anticipated video like nobody’s business anymore,” said the AI players, they also have improved NATIONAL games are hitting the shelves in the next Kearney resident Aaron Scott. “They have movements compared to previous games. few weeks. NHL 13 from EA Canada is added the true physics of actual skates. “If you could aim for a certain spot on a among the list of games, and was released People who appreciate the challenges of goalie, it was nearly impossible for him to RECOGNITION on Tuesday. IGN.com said, “EA Sports skating will probably like the new changes react fast enough because there were pre- NHL 13 delivers an innovative new game- to the game with the added dimensions of set motions for blocking a shot. Now goal- UNK NEWS RELEASE play experience, accurately capturing the realism.” ies have more movements and they can speed, creativity and strategy of today's In previous NHL games, it was as if move to where the puck is for more im- The Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, NHL action.” The developers claimed to the player wasn’t on ice at all. It was al- pressive saves and overall performance,” also known as FIJI, at the University of have fixed many flaws in the physics of the most like a freeform travel and the player Scott said. Nebraska at Kearney received national game, making the players react and per- could immediately reach max speed right In the real world of NHL, fans are still awards for the 2011-12 school year at the form much more accurately and true-to- after pushing the joystick. Now things like wondering if there will be a hockey season fraternity’s national convention in New life than the previous NHL games. NHL momentum and actual human capabilities at all this year. If an agreement regarding Orleans. 13 is rated E10+ for mild violence and can factor into the game. revenue isn’t reached by Sept. 15, there The UNK chapter has 48 members be purchased from Game Stop, Best Buy Another improvement in NHL 13 per- will likely by a lockout for the season. If and competes for these awards with 124 or other retailers for $59.99 for the Xbox tains to the accuracy of goalies and other this happens, NHL 13 will serve as the chapters internationally. 360 and PlayStation 3. AI players. “The AI only paid attention to main source of hockey entertainment for For the third consecutive year, Hockey fans and gamers alike are ex- you, not the other players or any hypotheti- the year. “It’ll be a good way to pass the the chapter received a Certificate of cited for the improvements. In NHL 13, the cal path that the puck could take,” Scott time while you’re not watching hockey,” Academic Achievement for earning a developers incorporated something called said. Now gamers should notice that the Scott said. chapter grade point average above the True Performance Skating. This makes AI is more aware of everybody on the ice all-men’s average, along with a John Templeton McCarty Chapter Proficiency Award recognizing excellence in overall chapter operations for the fourth year. Fraternity-wide, the UNK chapter Glass work takes was recognized with honorable mentions for the Zerman Trophy and the Jordan first in national Bowl. The Zerman Trophy is awarded for involvement in student government, the campus newspaper and other extra- exhibition curricular activities. The UNK Phi Gamma Delta Presi- UNK NEWS RELEASE dent Brandon Drozd of Genoa said, “We have been competitive in this area, and A handblown glass work by Chad we are looking to continue to improve Fonfara, University of Nebraska at Kear- our campus relations, so that we can start ney assistant professor of art and art his- placing higher in this competition.” tory, has been awarded first place in the The Jordan Bowl is presented to the 13th Annual Will’s Creek Survey. chapter having the highest comparative The Will’s Creek Survey is a national scholarship among the undergraduate juried exhibition of works of contemporary chapters. Fifty-five percent of the mem- art. The exhibition will be on display in the bers in the UNK chapter earned a 3.5 or Saville Gallery in downtown Cumberland, above, which was a 6.6 percent increase Md., now through Oct. 5. A public opening over from the previous semester. reception and awards ceremony took place “This past spring semester our chap- Saturday. ter cumulative GPA was a 3.37,” Drozd Fonfara’s award-winning piece, titled said. “Colloquy,” received the Gloria Saville In addition, Blaine Drozd of Genoa Award and $1,000. In all, $5,000 in artist was the first UNK student to receive an awards were presented during the opening individual honorable mention for the reception. Wilkinson Award, an award presented to Jay Fisher, the senior curator of Prints, the most outstanding senior nationwide. Drawings and Photographs and deputy Founded in 1848 at Jefferson Col- director for Curatorial Affairs at the Bal- lege in Canonsburg, Penn, the fraternity timore Museum of Art(BMA), juried the of Phi Gamma Delta is represented on show. As a curator, Fisher concentrates on 144 campuses of leading colleges and 19th century and modern French prints and universities throughout the United States drawings. and Canada, and has a total living mem- The show is sponsored by the Alle- bership over 122,00. The UNK chapter gany Arts Council. was colonized in spring 2008 and char- Handblown glass work by Chad fonfara tered in spring 2009. 12 the antelope Features Layout by Lacey McPhillips September 12, 2012 Residents enjoy campus events

Photos by Adrianna Tarin Aaron McCauley, freshman psychology and sociology major from North Platte; Nicole Dyas, junior education major from Tablerock; and Libby Manfull, senior business administra- tion major from Gibbon, play roulette at RHA's Casino Night on Sept. 8. The Residence Hall Association provides many fun events for on- campus students throughout the year.

Morgan Tracy, freshman music education major from Brad- shaw; Dakota Ewing, freshman accounting major from Sutherland; McKenna Eshle- man, freshman biology major from North Platte; and Codi Kaite Lawrence, politi- Backen, freshman from Gretna cal science and Span- waited in line for cotton candy ish major from Colum- at an RHA social. RHA meets bus, enjoys mocktails every Monday at 5:15 p.m. in at the Antelope/Nester the Nebraskan Student Union Drunk Goggles Obsta- Cedar Room. cle Course in The View on Sept. 3. Attendees enjoyed mocktails and the entertainment of watching fellow residents struggle through the obstacle course.

We want your photos here and online: Send campus events, campus or volunteer student activity photos to: antelope- [email protected]. Write ID info and a small caption please.Thanks to CNSS this week for the great No. 1 volleyball photo.