Yik Yak User Tracked, Arrested After Evacuation

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BY AUSTIN KOELLER Buffalo County authorities had been News/Featue Editor monitoring social media primarily because there had been other threats observed – Students, faculty and staff were forced some vaguer threats that have happened to evacuate the Calvin T. Ryan Library and earlier, said Kelly Bartling, assistant vice adjacent Mitchell Center last Wednesday chancellor for communications and com- morning after a threat was posted on a so- munity relations. cial media app. Bartling said that after seeing the On Thursday, Matthew Skinner, a threat, Buffalo County Authorities called freshman from Ogallala, was identified UNK officials who took appropriate ac- and booked into the Buffalo County Jail on tions. According to the story in the Kear- charges of threatened use of explosives, a ney Hub, the suspect made the threats to- Class IV felony. ward all three buildings. It was reported by the Kearney Hub As a precaution, the library and Mitch- Saturday that about 3 p.m. Tuesday a bomb ell Center were evacuated shortly after that threat was made on the Yik Yak social net- threat was received. While the investiga- work against a residence hall at UNK. At tion during the evacuation turned up noth- Photo by Ashylnn Torres that time police swept the building as a ing suspicious, UNK Communications Last Wednesday, Sept. 25, the Calvin T. Library was evacuated after a bomb threat precaution, and no device was located. A Director Todd Gottula said that UNK still made through YikYak, a mobile app. Officers on the scene kept moving students similar threat was made against another took the proper course of action in evacuat- back in concern for the safety, and students and staff kept out for over an hour. UNK building at 1:12 a.m. Wednesday. YIK YAK, PAGE 12

UNK to host bi-annual career fair » Be there. Take advantage of the opportunity to further your career Bi-Annual Career Fair BY JESSICA ALBIN other positions. Additionally, there will Tuesday, Oct. 7, 10-2 p.m. Asst. Editor be booths promoting study abroad and Health and Sports Center the United States Armed Forces to in- Every semester, UNK hosts a ca- terested students. reer fair to help students find employ- Some of the major employers that professionals in their field. ment opportunities across the state of will be present at the career fair in- No matter what the purpose for at- Nebraska. This semester’s career fair clude Buckle, Ameritas Financial Ser- tending, students should dress in busi- will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 10-2 vices, Crete Carrier Corporation, First ness attire. Dressing in business attire p.m. in the Health and Sports Center. National Bank, Hy-vee, Nelnet, Sand- tells business professionals one of two The career fair also hosts differ- hills Publishing, Xpanxion and many things: either a student is serious about Turn the page to get ent schools that are looking for gradu- others. For a full list of employers and finding a job, or they like to remain ate students in a wide variety of fields. graduate schools registered for the ca- professional while networking and ex- a new glimpse in the This semester’s career fair will allow reer fair, check out the career fair page ploring different career possibilities. world of Instagram. students to visit with over 75 employ- on the UNK website, unk.edu. Both of these assumptions can only ers and graduate schools from across Even students who are not looking aide in making a good first impres- the state. for a job or graduate school can benefit sion. And as they say, first impressions The different employers offer full- from the career fair. Attending the ca- make all the difference in the world. time positions, part-time positions, reer fair gives students the opportunity associates, trainees, interns and many to practice their networking skills with op/ed Style blogger’s bold Instagram Courtesy Bri Emery, a style blogger, provides Insta-inspiration photographs and posts some of her favorite things. Spice up your newsfeed by following Emery's Instagram page has over note-worthy Instagram users 250,000 followers and nearly 3,000 BY JESSICA MADRON that this accidental photo instantly sold posts. Guest Columnist me on the idea that Instagram is much more than just a digital space to share my ust admit it. Noth- life. In fact, it is a place to draw inspira- ing quite feels tion from and use to influence my own better than when work. Before long I was connecting with “followers”J acknowl- my own personal interests and passions edge your social media through photography. presence. 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2 October 1, 2014 the antelope Layout by Alison Buchli op/ed At issue: Airstrikes in Syria, Iraq United States takes action against terrorist group in Iraq and Syria, Obama announces combat strategy against ISIS

BY MARIE BAUER mobile oil refineries, in a remote area of Editor in Chief Eastern Syria, can generate up to $2 million No, we are not at war, a day in illegal oil sales. The first night of but it sure feels that way. air strikes targeted 14 locations. All the growing news of Though it seems that the name ISIS ISIS from the last few has only become a recognizable household months has come down name in recent months, the Pentagon has to this, what Obama is had an eye on ISIS for a long time. This calling a counter-terror operation. terror group is an offshoot of Al Qaeda. Last Tuesday, Sept. 23, the United However, with the extreme beliefs of States launched air strikes in Syria, this particular group, even Al Qaeda targeting strategic locations that proved wants nothing to do with them. ISIS rules to be damaging to the Islamic State in through fear with public floggings and Iraq and Syria, or more often referred to executions to gain control of cities across as ISIS. Though talks of strikes have been Iraq and Syria. They are ruthless, deadly rumored for months, action has now been and dangerous. taken. This aggressive attack against Syria After a video showing the beheading marks a beginning of a new chapter of the of an American journalist, the name ISIS long struggle between the United States has struck fear into many around the world. and the Middle East. This video intent was to halt the potential Courtesy This map shows ISIS rebel activity in the Middle East. The map is color coded, for of air strikes in Syria. The masked man The strategic targets of these air strikes a color map, look online at unkantelope.com include oil refineries, training camps in the video speaks directly to President and command centers that sustain this Obama with a chilling statement: "Just as organization. By targeting these specific your missiles continue to strike our people, Though President Obama has shown our insistence that this attack against ISIS locations, ISIS’s ability as an organization our knife will continue to strike the necks reluctance to execute air strikes in Syria, backs the rebel cause. to lead and command is hindered. ISIS of your people." last Wednesday he announced his new This year has proven to be a turbulent combat strategy against ISIS. With the one around the world including the heaviness of his words, this was truly a European conflict that still goes on between the antelope | fall 2014 staff speech that Obama never wanted to give. Ukraine and Russia. It seems that our work He was essentially telling the American in the Middle East is never done. Talk of people we are going back into the Middle peace seems cheap and unattainable. It Marie Bauer Andrew Hanson Laurie Venteicher Editor in Chief Columnist Designers East, and this problem may outlast the makes us as Americans wonder if there is Obama administration. too high a price to pay. Though valiant and Design Editor Hannah Backer Ai Hidani Obama did offer these words of good in intention, it is too early to tell what Jessica Albin Photo Staff Adam Buerer comfort to the American people, “I know this development will bring for Americans. Asst. Editor Ad Staff Rachel Slowik many Americans are concerned about these The air strikes have marked the Copy Editor Ad Manager Terri Diffenderfer threats. Tonight, I want you to know that beginning of a new challenge in America’s Rachel Stauffer Nikki Thompson Print, Online Adviser Asst. Copy Editor the United States of America is meeting long, complicated history with the Middle Sports Editor Ching-Shan Jiang them with strength and resolve.” East. Though this problem may outlast Austin Koeller Skylar Tatreau Ad Adviser Every precaution has been made to Obama’s administration, hopefully these News/Feature Editor Web Manager Social Media Editor Contact: limit the number of civilian causalities air strikes will hit their mark and put an end Austin Gabehart (308) 865-8488 of these air strikes, and none have been to this international terror group. Nick Stevenson Online Posting [email protected] reported thus far. Each strike has landed on Jennessa Conlan Advertising the desired target. America is not fighting Akiho Someya Maria Pickering (308) 865-8487 alone, receiving support from Saudi Austin Koeller Circulation Manager [email protected] Arabia, Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab The Antelope is online Shannon Courtney Morganne Fuller Emirates. Jihyun Kim Buisness Manager Fax: (308) 865-8707 Go to see extra stories and photos. These strikes have harvested anger News Staff Jim Ma The Antelope 166 Mitchell Center among the Syrian opposition. Many believe unkantelope.com Alison Buchli UNK – Kearney, NE 68849 that the air campaign only aids President Bashar Assad, current president, despite Layout by Alison Buchli the antelope October 1, 2014 3 news

is to teach, while punishment means to inflict negative consequences – mostly physical – after a behavior has To spank, or not to spank... occurred. “Kids need consequences for their behaviors, absolutely 100 percent,” Stolzer said. “We need to teach them how to make amends. We need to teach them how to Peterson case igniting debate over the age old spanking issue do it different next time. And we need to teach them that their actions have consequences.” Stolzer said that rather than hitting a child for BY AUSTIN KOELLER shows that while spanking may work in the short term, it misbehaving, it is better to offer a “natural and logical News/Feature Editor does not work in the long term. “It actually exacerbates the explanation” as to why they are in trouble, as opposed to very behavior you were trying to get rid of,” Stolzer said. hitting that child. She added that some studies have shown that spanking can In a poll by NTV News after the incident, 96 percent While the National Football League may have create harm, aggression, hostility and antisocial behaviors of viewers said that they do not consider spanking to been involved in enough controversy with the Ray Rice among children. be child abuse. Despite the opinions of Nebraskans on incident, the NFL has been left to deal with even more The other sphere, the American cultural sphere, this issue, Stolzer said that she thinks that attitudes and controversy and has sparked a national debate on the issue is where Stolzer says most of the debate on spanking is opinions on this issue can be changed. of spanking. started. “If you want to get a heated debate going at the “For years, men hit women. It was legal and The controversy grew on Sept. 12 when Minnesota Thanksgiving table, or at lunch today, bring up spanking,” acceptable,” Stolzer said. “With education, comes change, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was indicted on Stolzer said. “You’ll see people just vehemently supporting and now they know that you don’t hit your wife. You don’t charges of “reckless or negligent injury to a child” after hitting children. There’s no scientific basis for their hit her to teach her, you don’t hit her to discipline her. allegedly injuring his 11-year-old son argument. None. But they are There are other ways to deal with frustration with human with a tree branch that he used to “whip” “We won’t say, ‘Yeah, we vehement in their assertion that beings, particularly our kids who are just learning.” the boy for acting out. children should be hit.” After dealing with the controversies of the Ray Rice Later that day, the Vikings hit our kids. We don’t hit “It’s interesting how when and Adrian Peterson incidents, NFL Commissioner Roger deactivated Peterson for their week two them but we give them a we hit our kids, we have so many Goodell said that there will be changes to the NFL’s game, but reinstated him three days different names for it–spanking, personal conduct policy for players. later, stating their belief that he was good paddling.’ We have swatting, a whooping,” Stolzer In response to the Adrian Peterson incident, Goodell just “disciplining a child.” Peterson was said. “We won’t say, ‘Yeah, we had this to say: “I think what we see so far is tragic. I have later put on the exempt/Commissioner’s all these weird names for hit our kids. We don’t hit them but two daughters who are 13. It’s very difficult to see. I think permission list, which prohibits him it. Just say what you’re we give them a good paddling.’ what we have to do is allow the facts to proceed.” from participating in any Vikings team We have all these weird names activity until his legal matter is resolved. doing. You’re hitting kids.” for it. Just say what you’re doing. While Peterson may not be currently You’re hitting kids.” playing in the NFL, the controversy has — Jeanne Stolzer Stolzer added that since these led to a national debate on the issue of adults were parented this way, Sudoku spanking. they resort to what they know: How to play: Sudoku is a placement puzzle. The aim Jeanne Stolzer, professor of Family spanking. She said: “[They say] of the puzzle is to enter a numeral from 1 through 9 in Studies and a child advocate for over 30 years, said that I was hit and I am fine. I was spanked and I’m fine. In a each cell of a grid. Each row, column and region must The Antelope she felt sadness after hearing about the Peterson case. logical state, how can you possibly know what you would contain only one instance of each numeral. Complet- “I think it would be interesting to look at if he had be like if you weren’t hit? What is fine? You hear it all the ing the puzzle requires patience and logical ability. The left those marks on a woman, on his wife or his girlfriend, time. It’s that protective mode.” puzzle initiallySudoku became 9x9 popular - Puzzle in 5 ofJapan 5 - Easy in 1986 and what would be happening right now,” Stolzer said. “I saw Stolzer said that there is a huge difference between attained international popularity in 2005. pictures of that open fleshing on the buttocks and on the discipline and punishment. Discipline and punishment are legs. I think the consequences for him need to be swift and two different concepts, Stolzer said. Discipline, she said, strong.” 5 4 9 1 Stolzer said that this issue is divided into different spheres: the scientific sphere and the American cultural 3 8 9 7 sphere. In the scientific sphere, Stolzer cited research that 8 2 7 3 5 7 1 Hey, did you know... 6 9 3 2 4 5 The Antelope is online. 5 8 3 5 7 4 3 Go to see extra stories and photos. unkantelope.com 2 1 3 6 4 7 2 9

Find answer on pagewww.sudoku-puzzles.net 9 www.sudoku-puzzles.net 4 October 1, 2014 the antelope Layout by Marie Bauer news Campus ambassadors represent Chancellor One of the oldest groups in university history continues to welcome dignitaries, hosts special guests in at events

BY NICK STEVENSON important thing that helps is knowing the Antelope Staff history of UNK as well, but I encourage all to apply," Lanka added. The Chancellor’s Ambassadors are The group assumes their responsi- considered exemplary undergraduates bilities at a mandatory retreat where they from the student body. study the history of the university, discuss Tyson Lanka, a junior from Ogallala, etiquette and tour campus facilities. Am- is one of the 2014 undergraduates who is bassadors must be able to serve for the a Chancellor’s Ambassador. “Our role is to entire academic year. They are expected to serve the Chancellor, making guests feel attend meetings and be readily available to welcomed and appreciated,” Lanka said. host university events planned by the Of- Selected to serve through a competi- fice of the Chancellor. Generally, Ambas- tive application process, these students act sadors serve during either their junior or as the official hosts for events held by the senior year. Photo by Nick Stevenson Office of the Chancellor and the Universi- Being a Chancellor’s Ambassador is UNK Chancellor’s Ambassadors are ready for the school year. ty of Nebraska Board of Regents. “After I also a great way for the students to wel- Top left to right: Britt Jensen, Hayden McKelvey, Nick White, Tyson Lanka, Ryo filled out an application, I was selected for come and have networking opportunities Suzuki, and Margaret Fennessy. an interview that was done by the Ambas- with different people who come and visit Bottom left to right: Blake Brouillette, Malia Arlt, Sarah Ritzdorf, Morgan sador Selection Board,” Lanka said. UNK, including the Chancellor’s guests. Kristensen, Chancellor Doug Kristensen, Kelsey Bonta, Joleen Rupe, Jordanna All undergraduates must have com- Lanka said the group hosts the spring, Glock, and Jonathan Hess. pleted a minimum of 40 credit hours prior summer and fall commencements and wel- to making an application. “There are also comes all the special guests in the skybox become a Chancellor’s Ambassador can some things you can do on campus that for Loper football games. pick up an application at the Office of Apply to be a Chancellor's help you with the selection process,” Lan- Lanka, who participates in multiple Student Life, located on the first floor in Ambassador: ka said. organizations for UNK, including Student the Nebraskan Student Union during the Having past experience in other orga- Government, said he knew that he knew he spring semester. nizations at UNK, whether it is a leadership wanted to become a Chancellor’s Ambas- “As I said before, I encourage all to http://www.unk.edu/offices/student_ position or overall involvement, will help sador. “I wanted to continue my role as a apply. It truly is an honor and privilege life/chancellors_ambassadors.php prepare a student on their way to becom- leader on campus,” Lanka said. to be a Chancellor’s Ambassador,” Lanka ing a chancellor's ambassador. “Another Undergraduate students that want to concluded.

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Layout by Laurie Venteicher the antelope October 1, 2014 5 news Flash mob dances to Busting a move for St.Jude raise awareness

BY AUSTIN KOELLER News/Feature Editor

To bring awareness and gather volun- teers for St. Jude Awareness Week in Feb- ruary, a flash mob around the Cope Foun- tain surprised students out after lunch and between classes shortly after noon Friday Sept. 26. “In the past, we’ve always done the flash mob,” said Karley Taylor, a senior psychology major from York. “It’s always really random, and we like that aspect. People will usually just be sitting around thinking, ‘What is going on?’ When something weird like that happens, people usually come flocking around.” The flash mob was part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Week and St. Jude Photo by Hannah Backer Awareness Week for St. Jude Children’s ABOVE: (Left to right) Shane Sharkey, Shelby Cameron, Sierra Research Hospital in Memphis. The pur- Becker and Michael Griffith bust out their moves for a good pose of the events was to spread awareness cause. Raising awarness of St. jude Up 'til Dawn, students for the UNK Up ’Til Dawn program, and participate in a flash mob around the fountain. The students to get students to sign up for the February consited of the committee memebers and friends that lended a volunteer event to raise up to $50,000. The helping hand. events held throughout the week included: • Tuesday: Social Media Campaign Photo by Austin Koeller to encourage students to like the UNK Up TOP: Members of the St. Jude Up 'Til Dawn group dance in ’Til Dawn Facebook page and to follow front of the fountain Friday afternoon as part of a flash mob. them on Twitter and Instagram The students were doing this to raise awareness for childhood • Wednesday: Campus for Hope cancer and to gather interest in the St. Jude Up 'Til Dawn banner where students could place their event in February. handprints on the banner and learn more Courtesy about the Up ’Til Dawn program RIGHT:(Left to right) Breann White and Karley Taylor organized • Thursday: A booth was set up out- the flash mob and made sure all was in place before the per- side the fountain to encourage students to formance. The group has placed signs around campus. Look sign up for the February event. online for more pictures.

6 October 1, 2014 the antelope Layout by Jim Ma features Fall schedule KLPR 91.1 Tune in to student-run radio station for little bit of everything

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Austin Taibemal, a senior majoring business administration from Seward, se- lects mainly hip-hop music in the KLPR 91.1 FM studio on Tuesday, Sept. 23 Be- cause he loves the style of music, Talbermal usually wears hip-hop style clothes for his weekly show.

The fall program list is out on the radio for the term and can be found online at unkantelope.com or the station website http:// mcluhan.unk.edu/klpr/index.html Little Louie’s pizza new dining option on west campus

BY AUSTIN KOELLER News/Feature Editor

The University of Nebraska at Kear- ney has a new dining option on campus. Little Louie’s, located in University Residence South on the east side of campus, opened Aug. 25 after Papa John’s closed due to poor sales. The location gives students the opportunity to have pizza as their dining option, and now offers late night on-campus delivery. “Papa John’s, as far as cash sales, was doing less than $200 a month,” said Jon Watts, director of business services and ac- Papa John’s, allowing the university to be Little Louie’s sells 16-inch cheese piz- a.m. on Thursdays. counts payable. “When you look at meal flexible with the space. zas for $8.99 – each additional topping is Little Louie’s offers free on-campus plan points, it was doing about $2,000 a As a result, Little Louie’s was born. 50 cents – and supremes for $10.99. Wings delivery to students. To order, call 865- month.” “Business Services and Dining Ser- and cheese bread are also on the menu. 1631. In comparison, Watts said Subway vices sat down and came up with this hy- Pizza by the slice starts at $1.50 per slice. Executive Chef Andy Decker said his in the Nebraskan Student Union averages brid concept where during the day we of- Students can dine at Little Louie’s vision is to offer weekend deliveries and $3,000 a month in cash sales and $30,000 fer it as part of our all-access meal plan,” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 4:30 to 7 p.m. extend campus-wide delivery to 2 a.m. He a month in meal plan points. As a result of Watts said. “In the evenings, we offer it as Monday through Friday using their meal also intends to expand the menu. low sales – and a 20 percent decrease in a retail concept to meet that late night crav- plan. UNK Loper Dollars can be used to “We’re thinking about starting some sales – Watts said his office decided to ter- ing that students on college campuses tend make purchases from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Mon- minate UNK’s franchisee agreement with to have.” day through Wednesday and 7:30 pm. to 1 LOUIE, PAGE 11 Layout by Jim Ma the antelope October 1, 2014 7 sports Derek Jeter's season long celebratin' is a baseball problem

BY ANDREW HANSON I’m not in the Keith Olbermann circle of Mark Teixiera. “That’s very tough to do. Entertainment calling him “overrated,” either. Even if I We tried our best.” Who is Derek Jeter? thought Keith did have some merit to his Except the Yankees have only missed The season-long argument. the playoffs once since 1994. They have celebration to Derek I don’t blame Jeter, though, nor one of the better managers in the sport and Jeter’s 20-year career Mariano Rivera. have one of the highest payrolls. Trying with the New York These, like many things that go on in their best should not constitute spending Yankees has fortunately “America’s past-time,” are baseball’s fault. October on the couch eating potato chips. come to an end. Baseball is big into things like Like I said, I have no quarrel with the The parade of absurd honoring the past, living in the past or my man who garnered more “RESPECT” than parting gifts will finally come to an end. personal favorite – unwritten rules. The anyone since Aretha Franklin. Jeter has made over $250 million dollars unwritten rules of baseball say a number Derek Jeter’s career was spectacular. I playing for the Yankees; the man doesn’t of ridiculous things, but perhaps the most wish he had played his last game at Yankee need another armchair constructed entirely absurd is the unwritten rule that says if Stadium finishing with a storybook ending Age: 40 of baseball bats. a pitcher or a shortstop plays for a long instead of finishing his lauded career Salary: $12 million (2014) No longer will the Yankees have to time for the Yankees, he deserves a season at Fenway Park, but small potatoes, I Team: New York Yankees accept another mediocre season, so that long celebration of his career, albeit to the suppose. Education: Kalamazoo Central High their “captain,” who hit .256 and belted out detriment of the franchise. The problem this continually speaks an astonishing four home runs, maintains Would the Yankees have finished to is baseball itself. With Bud Selig School, University of Michigan his spot in the order batting second. better than 84-78 had they not sacrificed finally gone, maybe, just maybe, newly Perhaps I’d be able to digest this all a their season to honor Jeter? Perhaps. named commissioner Rob Manfred • Drafted by the Yankees in 1992. little better if, well, I didn’t just see it last Is it coincidental that the Yankees can help the game. He’s got a lot on his • During 1996, his first full season in year. missed the playoffs for the second straight plate with the need to speed up games, the majors, his performance helped Alas, another longtime Yankees player, year for the first time since 1994 after embrace technology and put a stop to these the Yankees win the World Series closer Mariano Rivera, went through the spending two seasons honoring their ridiculous season long celebrations. • Seen the Yankees to World Series same process last year. Parting gift after longtime greats? Perhaps. Now that the New York Yankees won’t wins in 1998, 1999 and 2000. parting gift. Ceremony after ceremony. “We wanted to take Mo out last year be having any notable, season-long honor- • All-time Yankees hit leader and Déjà vu. as a winner, we wanted to take Derek out worthy players retire this year, they can get was named team captain in 2003. While I haven’t been gushing to see as a winner but the fact is, very few players back to where they belong – the playoffs. what could be Jeter’s last game or at-bat, get to do that,” said Yankees first baseman, Lopers take home 1st place golf trophies

The women's golf team traveled to Hot Springs, South Dakota, to compete in the Chadron State Tournament that included teams from Dakota Wesleyan University, South Dakota School of Mines, Blackhills State Univiersity, and Chadron State. The team shot a total of Ana Summers 686 through the two days to take first A junior from Bellevue, Colorado, took first place by 15 strokes over Dakota Wes- place at the Chadron State Tournament this Photo by Courtesy of Melanie Flores past Monday and Tuesday Sept. 22-23 in Hot leyan University. Junior Ana Summers The UNK Golf Team, left to right, Stephanie Roders, senior Unadilla, Kate Springs, South Dakota. She recorded a 76- took first place (157) with freshman Sa- Haschke, junior Souix Falls, South Dakota, Samantha Crawford, freshman South 81 to make her victory by eight strokes over mantha Crawford (169) and sophomore Jordan, Utah, Ana Summers, junior Bellevue, Colorado, Ashlee Leum, sopho- Dakota Wesleyan University, Kristin Sabers. Katherine Kemp (176) taking third and more Rock Springs, Wyoming, Katherine Kemp, sophomore Colorado Springs, This is her second victory as a UNK Loper. fifth place. Colorado, and Stephanie Moorberg, senior Keller, Texas.

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Photo by Alex Lamb RIGHT: Thunderhead Brewing Company's "Farma- geddon" spiced pumpkin ale debuted this week, un- officially signaling the end of Summer beer season. Spiced with traditional fall spices such as nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon, the beer is designed to smell, taste, and look like all the things associated with a Midwestern autumn.

Photo by Alex Lamb ABOVE: In a season that has become more associated with pumpkin spiced lattes and the chance to wear Australian made fleecy boots with yoga pants, displays such as this one, set up outside of Kearney's Hyvee, do well to represent the original theme of this season, the need to harvest a year's crop.

Photo by Minji Choi FAR LEFT: Shinae Park, a junior eco- nomics major from South Korea, eats nachos at the Nestor Sudoku answer: View Nacho Party

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Layout by Alison Buchli Antelope The the antelope October 1, 2014 9 feature Taking a chance at a new life

Courtesy Sisters from Baquio, Philippines, Kaizelle Renz Mones Damitog (LEFT) and Kevanie D. Quintero (RIGHT) find a new life at UNK after moving to Hildreth seven years ago. Kevanie is majoring in chemistry and Kaizelle is majoring in nursing. After immigrating to the US, two sisters capitalize on new opportunities at UNK

BY JIHYUN KIM wanted a better life in America. However, go to a hospital because it is so expensive. family. That’s why our family chose it,” Antelope Staff younger brother Marjorie, who is now It’s unaffordable for some Filipinos, so I Kaizelle said. 18, and Kaizelle took a neutral attitude. think it is not fair. I would like to make The sisters said they want to be even years after immigrating, two Kaizelle said she was too young to think them feel better.” She explained that this happy together, to be inspired by others, sisters from Baquio, Philippines, about it, so she just followed her parents. desire to help is a part of the compassion to make themselves unique in America are finding their own lives at To live a better life, the family had to in her mind. where they can guarantee their rights. The UNK: Kevanie D. Quintero and first pay for the visa and travel. Then they Kevanie and Kaizelle said they women plan to stay in the U.S. but still KaizelleS Renz Mones Damitog. came to the Unites States for their dreams sometimes feel homesick, but feel have good memories of the Philippines. Kaizelle, a 17 year-old freshman, with their family of five. Their father was thankful for the very little things and that They sometimes miss their said that they immigrated to find a more an English teacher in Baquio, and their they are happy. Kevanie said, “…life in hometown. When they were in the plentiful life here in Nebraska, and they mother was a science teacher there. The America is also good. There is freedom. Philippines, they went camping in their have. whole family moved to Hildreth, a small I can do everything that I want to do, living room. Also, they had a monkey “There are more opportunities in town of about 400 people about 30 miles except for bad things. I can enjoy my as a pet. They just ate dinner together, America, and it is not easy to get a job away from Kearney seven years ago. life enough in America such as studying but it was so nice because there was a in the Philippines.” She said, “We will There, their mother teaches science in chemistry in a good environment without comfortable mat. They said that they be able to live in a healthier environment the high school. limitation.” For example, when they could not forget those moments and and get a better education in America.” The sisters said they chose UNK were in the Philippines, it was difficult feelings. The two graduated from the same because it is close to their hometown and to get a job because there are not many This is the reason they are still high school, Wilcox-Hildreth, and the people at UNK are good. They like opportunities. dreaming now of a good future at UNK, headed to the same university. Kevanie’s Kearney. They said sometimes living away together. major is chemistry and Kaizelle’s major Kevanie said, “I want to be a from family is difficult, but here is nursing. scientist. I like chemistry like my mom.” there is high technology and a better When their parents decided to Kaizelle said, “I would like to help environment. “The most important thing immigrate, Kevanie, now 21 and a 2015 people. In the Philippines, it is difficult to is guaranteeing the right of me and my grad, agreed with them because she 10 October 1, 2014 the antelope Layout by Alison Buchli news Political science class registers 204 student voters BY UNK COMMUNICATIONS but there are a lot of issues that impact students,” she said. Students from a University of The voter registration push was Nebraska at Kearney political science class part of a civic engagement project the recently encouraged over 200 students on class is working on this semester. The campus to register to vote. class is creating a mid-term voting Students from the Democracy as a guide for the upcoming election. Political Idea class set up booths in the The non-partisan guide will include Nebraskan Student Union and Wellness information on candidates and political Center and asked students to become issues in the news. registered voters. As a result of the effort, “The guide aims to provide voters 204 UNK students registered to vote. with a quick overview of candidates “If we can get them to start the habit and issues,” Maloyed said. of voting now, it will become a lifelong The voter registration deadline is habit,” said Christie Maloyed, assistant Oct. 17. To register to vote, visit the Canned Food Build collects professor of political science. Buffalo County Election Commission Maloyed hopes more students will office at 1512 Central Ave. The next become informed voters. election is Nov. 4. “The most consistent voters are older, 4,024 pounds for food banks

BY UNK COMMUNICATIONS attending school. The Big Blue Cupboard wouldn’t exist without all of the donations More than 4,000 pounds of food was that are made by the campus and Kearney collected during the recent University of community, which we are continually Nebraska at Kearney Canned Food Build. grateful for. It’s great to see a traditionally “The homecoming teams accomplish social event like homecoming taking time so much through the week, and the purpose to serve others, too." of the Canned Food Build is to have The first-place winners of the Canned those teams come together to accomplish Food Build were Alpha Xi Delta, Pi Kappa something for the greater good that Alpha and Sigma Lambda Gamma with impacts the Kearney community,” said their creation of a jukebox. Heather Wolf, assistant director for student Participating teams were Randall/ activities. “Every year, the students are Men’s Halls; Mantor Hall; Gamma Phi amazed as what seems like a fun and silly Beta, Sigma Phi Epsilon and Lambda Photo by Donghwan Kim event turns into something that does so Theta Nu; Alpha Xi Delta, Pi Kappa Alpha Students from a political science class organized by Dr. Christie Maloyed made much good for the community.” and Sigma Lambda Gamma; Alpha Phi, posters and staffed registration booths. They registered over 200 new voters in Organized by the Loper Programming Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Lambda Beta and the atrium of the Nebraskan and at the Wellness Center. and Activities Council, the event was hosted Sigma Tau Gamma; Centennial Towers Sept. 17 as part of UNK Homecoming West; Centennial Towers East; Antelope Week activities. Food collected is being and Nester Halls; and Alpha Omicron Pi, Little Louie's from page 7 donated to the Mid-Nebraska Food Bank Phi Gamma Delta, Alpha Tau Omega and and The Big Blue Cupboard, a UNK Mu Sigma Upsilon. dessert-type options and specialty creative as we want to, but we also organization that combats student hunger. Residence halls, sororities, fraternities pizzas,” Decker said. “We’ll probably want The Mid-Nebraska Food Bank will and other organizations compete for points be looking at doing some more to make sure that the traditional pizza receive 3,624 pounds of food, and the Big throughout Homecoming Week during traditional appetizers as well.” we do is top notch.” Blue Cupboard will receive 400 pounds of events such as the Canned Food Build, Decker said that he gladly According to Decker, UNK food. Battle of the Brains, Spirit Competition and welcomes student feedback on how to Dining Services is currently looking “Having the homecoming event the Lip Sync Competition. The team with improve Little Louie’s. to hire more students to work at the support the Big Blue Cupboard means the most points becomes the Homecoming “A lot of what we do as a whole Little Louie’s location. Interested a lot to our campus,” said Monica Sweepstakes Champion. is driven by the students,” he said. students can go to the UNK Dining Mueller, assistant director in the Office This year’s sweepstakes winner was “We would welcome suggestions from Services office on the second floor of of Multicultural Affairs. "The pantry is the team of Alpha Phi, Phi Delta Theta, people on things they want to see. We the Nebraskan Student Union to apply. visited daily by students who might be Sigma Lambda Beta and Sigma Tau can get as waiting on their next paycheck to buy Gamma. food or supporting their family while Layout by Alison Buchli the antelope October 1, 2014 11 news The thrill of the ban

Photos by Hailey Felton UNK's Calvin T. Ryan Library is celebrating Banned Books Week, which takes place this year Sept 21-27. A bookshelf full of some of the most popular banned books is displayed near the entrance of the library. Nearby, lists of 100 banned/challenged books and 100 banned/challenged classics are displayed. Stop by and check out the thrill of reading one of these many banned books.

YIK YAK from page 1 ing the building. charged within 24 hours of the threat being “You always take every kind of threat made. seriously, and that’s what we did,” Gottula The threats made against UNK is not said. “You do what were trained to do with the first threat to be made against a univer- What's up with Yik Yak? our staff and students. Just make sure every- sity via Yik Yak. Universities that have re- one is safe.” ceived such threats include the University Yik Yaks shakes up social media; The threat was sent out via the social of Nebraska-Omaha, the University of Ala- media app, Yik Yak. Yik Yak is a social me- bama and the University of Southern Mis- anonymous posts run random gamit dia app that allows users to post comments sissippi. Norwich University in Vermont anonymously on the app. While the app has even gone so far as to ban the app on prides itself on being an anonymous site, campus. Bartling said that nothing is ever anony- Bartling said that UNK has no plans to mous. ban the app on campus because there is no “It’s connected to you in some way and way to block the app from a student’s per- will be forever, conceivably,” Bartling said. sonal device. Instead, she said that UNK “It’s kind of similar to Snapchat. People wants to educate and inform students about think that their photo disappears, but it’s “what social networks are, how to protect somewhere.” themselves and how to use them in a posi- Bartling added that there is always a tive and productive way.” way to track and to find who posted things “It’s up to the students to make the best on social media apps such as Yik Yak. In the decision for them in what they want to do,” case of last week’s threat sent out over Yik Bartling said. Yak, UNK officials contacted Yik Yak to lo- Bartling said that the most important cate the suspect. thing for students to know is that what is “We contacted the social media out- posted on social media apps such as Yik Yak let, asked them to look at their records to is not anonymous. find out and connect IP addresses with an “It could harm their reputation if email address,” Bartling said. “When you they’re doing anything that’s illegal or un- sign up for the app, you enter your personal ethical, if they’re bullying or harassing peo- information. So just by working backward, ple, that’s on there and it could conceivably you can find out who somebody is pretty be on there forever,” Bartling said. “Inform- quickly.” ing students of the arrest served to reinforce Officials located the individual quick- to them that we can track. That was an edu- ly as Skinner was identified, arrested and cational moment in itself.”

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