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BY DANIEL APOLIUS characters and names on sheets of wore brightly colored garments in their traditional clothing. It’s from McCook said, “The African people that attend learn about each Free foodpaper for others in theirdraws traditional of blue, purple, yellow, crowd lavender such a difference fromto wearing dancersfood were by far my favorite, festival others’ cultures, and each year is Antelope Staff language. and red, creating a lively color shirts and jeans.” I just love their brightly colored an improvement from the last.” The International Food and Jordan VanWinkle, a junior contrast to the steel gray skies of Entertainment including pia- costumes.” Each delegate from the In- Cultural Festival has been en- from Chappell said, “This is a Nebraska. no solos, choreographed dances, Brenda Tichner a UNK ad- ternational Student Association tertaining and feeding UNK stu- great event for Kearney residents Kelsey Koch from Omaha fashion shows and karate demon- junct faculty member said, “This invested time and effort to ensure dents and Kearney residents since to experience the many cultures said, “I love that our international strations entertained the crowds is great. The diverse cultures in- this event was successful. 1976. that come to UNK.” students can share their culture while they ate ethnic dishes. volved interacting with one an- Rahima Ramanova a junior The festival drew crowds The delegate women involved with us, I really love to see them Jessica Fritsch a sophomore other mean that the students and from Uzbekistan said “It takes a young and old to watch the many lot of work to put on this festi- events and to enjoy the different val but it’s nice to see the smile dishes from around the world. on peoples’ faces when it comes The festival filled the lower together.” half of the Health and Sports Cen- ter. Students and residents were greeted with warm smiles and aro- mas of flavorful dishes floating up from the tables filled with food. Booths were set up for re- “It takes a lot of spective countries and offered a work to put on this variety of displays and activities for spectators. festival, but it’s nice South Korean students had to see the smile on a booth where they painted small symbols from their country on peoples faces when it people’s faces. Japanese students wrote comes together.” Rahima Ramanova Junior

Photos by Daniel Apolius Above: Chinese dancers perform at the Interna- tional Food and Cultural Festival Far Left: Ashley Brit- ton, a senior from North Platte, Hitomi Yamao, a junior from Japan, Haruna Kawasugi, a sophomore from Japan, and Raquel Londono, a junior from Brazil gather together for a group shot. Left: Kelsey Koch of Omaha, and Laura Steinke of Grand Island enjoy activites at the Food Fes- tival.

Fraternity hosts benefit for Martinez family t nity. The members are still deter- everyone who attended the event mining plans for where the schol- and all the businesses who donat- Who doesn’t love flapjacks arship will go. ed prizes. It was because of their “We have a couple ideas for generosity that this event was suc- and french toast sticks? what direction we want the pan- cessful. BY GARRETT RITONYA event were made by hand.” cake feed proceeds to go towards “Seeing the response from next year,” said Robbie Heinzen, a the UNK campus for Jose was re- Antelope Photo Editor Approximately 100 people came to the benefit, with many sophomore music education major ally neat,” Heinzen said. purchasing raffle tickets to win from North Platte, “But we will “He would have loved to have On Sunday March 2, the Al- one of the possible 36 prizes avail- wait to see what the whole frater- been here helping us, because that pha Tau Omega fraternity hosted a able. nity wants to do with it.” is who he was.” pancake feed in the Student Union Some of the prizes included The fraternity wants to thank to benefit the family of Jose Mar- two Celine Dion tickets, a digital tinez, raising just over $1,300 for camera, and hair care packages. the Martinez family. All of the raffle prizes were do- Martinez was tragically nated by businesses in Kearney or killed in a car accident Jan. 17 on students who attend UNK. Interstate 80. His passenger, Yuto The event, hosted by the Yamamoto, was also killed in the ATOs, was the first major philan- car-semi collision while on their thropy event hosted by the frater- way back to Kearney. nity in quite some time. The benefit started around 5 “This is our first major fund- p.m. and featured a mass of pan- raiser since we hosted ‘Hot-Tub- cakes and sausage. Burger King A-Thon’ just over three years even provided French toast sticks. ago,” said Eugene Bichlmeier, a Set-up for the event began at 3:30 junior broadcasting major from p.m. with the plugging in of ap- Columbus. “This is way bigger pliances and getting everything in than that was and it was basically order. our biggest event.” “It took awhile to set up the Alpha Tau Omega plans to giant griddle and get it working,” host the event next year with all Photo by Sarah Ahlers Photo by Sarah Ahlers said Freddie Arnold, a freshman proceeds going into the Jose Mar- Junior Emily Vencill and senior Craig Beaman enjoy the food provided Sophomores Dean Sullivan, Cristina DeLeon and Mark Dunn serve education major from Fairbury, tinez Memorial Fund, a special by the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity at the pancake feed Sunday night. pancakes, french toast sticks and other breakfast items at the “All of the pancakes made at the scholarship set up by the frater- Over $1,300 was raised. pancake feed. Coming soon to UNK: Laser Tag Thursday, March 6 @ 7 p.m. Ponderosa Room Alpha Phi Red Dress Poker Tournament Friday, March 7 @ 5 p.m. Ponderosa Room NEXT WEEK For an insiders look at Incubus, Nine wrestlers qualified for na- Vote for your student body president Softball read the whole story on page five. tioanls. Go to page eight to read today and tomorrow, March 5 and 6. Saturday, March 8 @ noon 5 8 more. Layout by XXXX

I N D E X Softball Field News 2 Layout by Sarah Sweeney WEDNESDAY, MAR. 5, 2008 Nebraska Democrats shake up senate race Kleeb and Raimondo jump into Senate race to fill Hagels’ shoes BY LAURA LARSEN can nominee, former U.S. Secre- soning ranges from issues with the W. Bush to make a campaign stop ing Nebraskans together to com- rently two Republican candidates, Antelope Staff tary of Agriculture Mike Johanns. economy to national security. in Nebraska. bat national problems such as the four Democrats and one Green Johanns left his post last May to In terms of economic policies Kleeb’s senate campaign is economy and national defense. Party contender. Last week, two Democratic enter the race. Johanns recently Raimondo said, “Fiscal discipline focused on the message of bring- “We are in this together. These are Pat Flynn of Schuyler is bat- candidates jumped into the race passed the mark of raising $1.5 has been thrown out the window our challenges, and we must solve tling Johanns to become the Re- for United States Senate for cur- million towards his campaign ef- along with our domestic priorities them together, as Nebraskans al- publican nominee. rent Sen. Chuck Hagel’s seat. fort. like supporting agriculture, energy “These are our ways have,” Kleeb said. Democrats Larry Marvin and Columbus businessman, Tony Raimondo caught the atten- independence and responding to challenges... Kleeb has also said he is run- James Wilson are fighting Kleeb Raimondo, kicked off his cam- tion of Nebraska Democrats last national disasters at home.” ning to inspire Nebraskans and and Raimondo to be the Demo- paign Monday Feb. 25 at the head- December when he switched his Thirty-seven-year-old Scott we must solve fight the sense of apathy that cur- cratic nominee. The Green Party quarters of Behlen Manufacturing. party affiliation from Republican Kleeb gained recognition through- them together, as rently exists within our society. nominee is Steven Larrick of Lin- Hastings College history pro- to Democrat. Raimondo is the for- out the state in 2006 when he “They expect us not to care. coln. fessor Scott Kleeb filed his paper- mer CEO of Behlen Manufactur- launched a congressional race for Nebraskans always They expect us to settle for the Nebraska voters will have work for candidacy with the Sec- ing and longtime friend of current the third district seat of Nebraska. same old thing. They are in for their chance to decide in the retary of State on the same day. U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson. Kleeb’s campaign captured wide- have.” a big surprise this year,” Kleeb state’s primary that will take place Kleeb and Raimondo are According to Raimondo’s spread Republican support and Scott Kleeb said. on May 13. competing this primary season to campaign Web site he is running caught national attention when the According to the Nebraska battle the presumptive Republi- because of four reasons. His rea- close race forced President George Democrat Secretary of State there are cur- Going once... Poverty Panel addresses issues in Kearney and community going twice... sold! BY KIMBERLY TOMJACK that guests had. can get involved. Antelope Staff The panel started with each Cody Waldman and Megan t representative explaining what Boss coordinated the panel. They A Poverty Panel met on cam- their organization does in relation are also the coordinators for Cam- Philantropic auction held by Resident pus Thursday, Feb. 28 in Cope- to poverty. They also defined pov- pus Kitchen. Boss was the mod- land Hall to discuss poverty in the erty in their own words and de- erator and Waldman served on the Advisor Council gives back to community Kearney community. scribed what they thought poverty panel. nity council group and an ad- with a bid of $12 and ice skat- Panel representatives from looked like in Kearney as com- “The panel was a big suc- BY JARED HOFF visor to the project from Butte ing lessons provided by Benn different social service agen- pared to more urban areas. cess,” said Waldman. Waldman Antelope Staff praised the efforts of the RAs. Dixon and Matt Tomjack went cies including Campus Kitchen, An actual client from the estimated that there were about “This is my second year for $16. R.Y.D.E. Transit, Mid-Nebraska Family Resource Council was 100 people at the event. The 2008 Resident Advi- working the project,” Brooks Also sparking a heated bid- Community Action Partnership, also there and took time to discuss “There were a lot of people in sor Council held the annual said. “The RAs put a lot of ef- ding competition was the RA Kearney Public Schools, Family how she has received help. The attendance, and I believe we did a philanthropic auction Feb. 26 in fort into this project. I wish Staff Fun Night which includes Resource Council, Good Samari- panel then answered any ques- good job in raising awareness of the Nebraskan Student Union. more people from the campus drinks, food and fun provided tan Health Systems and Goodwill tions guests had and wrapped up this issue,” Waldman said. A large crowd of mostly UNK would attend and join in on the by the CTE staff. Industries answered a list of ques- the discussion with information of dorm residents bid on a variety fun.” Business major, Scott Ben- tions and any additional questions how students and the community of different items and services. son from Sioux City, Iowa, was Most of the items started one of a few students who won out with a value of $3. Music the Fun Night with a bid of A perfect example of what not to do education major, Blake Thomp- $26. son of Dalton, was the program “I look forward to a nice BY YOANA GARCIA German said other services student and the faculty perspec- chair and very pleased by the social setting, complete with Guest Writer that the academic advising office tive,” German said. turnout at this year’s event. movies, games and some really also administers include the EWR “This is my second year as good food,” Benson said. Amy German could not have (Early Warning Referrals) and the an RA,” Thompson said. “We Thompson, who provided a had any better training than the PASS (Parents Assisting Students were able to raise $536, which “singing of a song” prize, gave experience she had as an under- Success) programs to help stu- was more than last year. We also a sample of his vocal abilities graduate student. dents achieve academic success. doubled the amount of items to to the crowd before starting the In her years as a UNK “Since I never listened bid on this year.” bid, which sold for $6. student, German said, “I was the to my advisor, never took her The philanthropic project “It’s just a great way to worst advisee ever in the entire advice, never saw the importance has become a popular event Photo by Erik O’Brien benefit the Kearney commu- history of advisees.” of being advised, it took me ten held in the spring of each school Tyler Kaufmann, resident advi- nity,” Thompson said. “We’re “It’s more than ironic that years to graduate,” German said. year. sor from Mantor hall, offers happy to give back to a particu- I’m a full-time academic advi- “One of the benefits of meet- The items consisted of a a bowl of treats during the lar organization like this.” sor,” German said. ing with an academic advisor is number of ideas, from a movie auction. The event is a nice way to For nine and a half years, working together to accomplish and snack package provided give back to the community, German has assisted deciding good organization in the classes by Tyler Kaufman and Achala A steak dinner for four with which is the objective of hard- student seeking majors. She that you need to graduate,” Ger- Sharma, to a variety of differ- dessert of the buyer’s choice working students who coordi- also evaluates degree audits and man said Photo by Yoana Garcia ent maintenance services like provided by Anita Kucera, drew nate the project. With continued will consult for a general studies German also teaches first Amy German has been a full-time trash take-out and room clean the most money of the event at success like the 2008 campaign, check. year French. “Teaching gives me acadmeic advisor for nine and a up offered by several different $60. the philanthropic auction will a unique viewpoint on both the half years. resident advisors. Two half-hour long guitar be benefiting the UNK campus Christy Brooks, a graduate lessons with Chris Hein won for years to come. student working in the commu-

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Contact The 301 Central Ave., Kearney Antelope ad staff Infographic by Michelle Allen APPLY ONLINE - SINING BONUS to Campaign logos from their respective candidates (308)237-5247 put your ad HERE www.completemusic1.com Et Cetera WEDNESDAY, MAR. 5, 2008 Layout by Michelle Allen 3 The new smoking ban: invasive or protective AGAINST the smoking ban FOR the smoking ban BY MICHAEL ADELMAN dulge in the petty vice of smok- the creation of all-encompassing, BY LISA ELSON fections (such as pneumonia and The state is not banning smok- Editorial Cartoonist ing, Johnson has moved society over-protective measures. Antelope Editor bronchitis) in children younger ing and telling people they cannot one step closer to how he feels it Another thing, people have than 18 months of age, which re- smoke. They are saying you just Mark Twain once said, “I “ought to be.” no business acting as though it Smoking is a vice, an addic- sult in 7,500 to 15,000 hospital- can’t smoke in more places than haven’t a particle of confidence What he does not realize is is their right to walk into any es- tion and in no doubt unhealthy to izations; the ones already established as in a man who has no redeeming that he and the rest of his one- tablishment and walk out with- the smoker and everyone around •Increases in the number and smoke-free environments. petty vices.” track-mind cohorts are anything out the “evil” taint of cigarette the smoker. severity of asthma attacks in about Many people have an issue How true that statement rings but representatives of what the smoke. Guess what? Even with The recent smoking ban 200,000 to 1 million children who with the government. They are for me in the wake of recent events people actually want. The average a smoking ban in place, those could not have come soon enough. have asthma; saying the government is taking regarding the Nebraska Legisla- person, in his generally confused businesses have the right to re- In fact, I am disappointed that we •More than 750,000 middle away our right to choose. ture’s approval of Sen. Joel John- stupor, does not see the implica- fuse service (and employment) have to wait over a year for it to go ear infections in children; I don’t see anyone complain- son’s smoking ban. It requires that tions of attempting to make all to anyone. Even you oh-so-pious into effect. I only hope that Kear- •Pregnant women exposed ing about the requirements the all businesses, including bars and businesses comply with such an non-smokers. Your ability to sit in ney will follow suit with Grand to secondhand smoke are also at FDA has set up for food labels to restaurants, become smoke-free asinine measure. So average Joe their establishments, smoke-free Island and start the ban earlier. increased risk of having low birth list trans fats and other unhealthy by next summer. The law leaves goes along with it, thinking it is or smoke-filled, is a privilege, not I have read a lot of what ev- weight babies.” ingredients. very little room for exceptions. for the “greater good,” as the Leg- a right. eryone has had to say about the For those of you who smoke, The FDA looks out for our The measure recently passed islature laughs in unison at how Go ahead, sit back while recent smoking ban, and I really maybe you should consider some health, and I believe the legisla- by a large margin, much to Sen. easily they can confuse general these out-of-touch, disproportion- want to add my point of view. of these factors before you light ture is looking out for our health Johnson’s glee, I am certain. populace. ately well-to-do blowhards at- First of all, I am completely up a cigarette next to someone. with this decision too. However, a society should guard Guess what? Nobody has to tempt to make the citizens just as for a smoking ban. I do not be- In addition to my previous Just like with food labels, the against the propositions of those go into a smoke-filled bar. Did vapid, unthinking, and lacking in lieve the government is infringing comments, I would like to make government requires them to be who wish to narcissistically im- anyone ever think about this for personality as they are. upon my rights in any way. a few other points. A few people placed on packages, but they are pose their wills on the populace, even a second? If Johnson and the I did not busy myself with I am not a smoker, and I never have mentioned that non-smok- not requiring people to stop eating especially when the rhetorician legislative buffoons had any mea- the knowledge of moneymak- will be. I can’t stand secondhand ers have the choice not to be in a unhealthy food. in question has an empirical bias sure of intelligence, they would ing so that I could one day have smoke. I want to contribute some smoky environment. I have nothing against people regarding the way things “ought realize that some entrepreneur out the time and leisure to become statistics from The American Can- Some have said people who who smoke. I understand it is an to be.” there would recognize the need a state legislator and impose my cer Society at www.cancer.org to hate smoke shouldn’t be in bars addiction. My only issue is that As a former surgeon, I am for a smoke-free establishment arbitrary will upon the reluctant support my argument. because drinking isn’t healthy ei- secondhand smoke is harmful. certain that Sen. Johnson clings to and create one himself, leaving populace. Lawmakers first had to •In the United States alone an ther. Have smokers considered the ideal that the preservation of the non-smokers (and the peo- busy themselves with the arts of estimated 35,000 die from heart Here’s a thought. Have you how they are taking away the the physical self is a human duty. ple who don’t want to work in a persuasion and moneymaking in disease in non-smokers who live ever considered the idea of a des- rights of non-smokers every time Such an individual is more in- smoke-filled environment) plenty order to have the breathing room with smokers; ignated driver? I have personally they smoke? They are taking away clined to propose laws that “pro- of other options. This shatters the to take on expensive campaigns. •About 3,400 lung cancer gone to the bar with my friends a non-smokers choice to remain tect people from themselves” and rhetoric that a person should “be This explains why those who are deaths in non-smoking adults; and not consumed a drop of al- smoke-free. You are choosing for may be unaware of the cost that able to come home from the bar all-powerful are the biggest non- •Breathing problems in non- cohol because I was the one driv- a non-smoker to breathe in your is incurred upon personal freedom without smelling like smoke.” Go thinkers in existence. I’m going smokers, including coughing, mu- ing home. Unfortunately, I have tobacco. Does that make you any by taking such a measure. to a different bar, I say. Better that to go have a cigarette now. Please cus, chest discomfort; and reduced to smell like an ashtray when I different from how you describe By taking away businesses’ than accepting poorly constructed save me from myself. lung function get home. Soon I will not have to the government you hate? right to allow customers to in- arguments as the cornerstone for •150,000 to 300,000 lung in- worry about that.

O’Mally overcomes odds Warmer weather brings smiles Assistant hall director changing lives at CTE

BY ABBIE WIEDNER changes, judicial meetings and dergraduate studies at the Univer- Guest Writer mediation on a daily basis. sity of Denver where he received John O’Malley, a counseling his degree in music performance. An assistant hall director, a graduate student from Chicago, is He was a resident advisor for staff of 11, and 290 other students the hall director of CTE this year three years in Denver, an experi- are all under the discretion of one in his his first year at UNK, as well ence he described as being “very man. He handles conflict, room as his first year as a hall director. rewarding.” O’Malley completed his un- O’Malley said he chose UNK for “the great Central Staff that welcomed me when I came for my interview.” He said that this campus is a big change from where he was, but that he absolutely loves it here. O’Malley has an extra chal- lenge, along with everything else in his life. He is dyslexic, and also has ADHD. These “disabilities” force him to rise to the occasion and fight for excellence in all he does. “I wasn’t supposed to go to college, but I didn’t let it stop me. I overcame those obstacles and found myself in music. Music is my soul,” O’Malley said. Because O’Malley beat the odds and attended college, he is impacting many lives along the way. Whether music is respon- Photo by Abbie Wiedner sible, or just a determination that John O’Malley, talks to Pamela Thindwa, freshman, about can move mountains, O’Malley is Photo by Bridget Peters becoming a resident advisor at an informational meeting. here bringing a fresh new perspec- Heith Meier, senior elementary education major from Grand Island, takes advan- tive to residential living at UNK. tage of the warm weather taking his toddler classroom at the Child Development Center outside. Winter can be rough because the children can not go outside for recess, but the warmer weather last week brought big smiles as the children went outside to play.

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The quintet consists of Bran- world how to decrease its carbon Playing shows in Argentina to the absence of any ego problems. So I don Boyd on vocals; Jose Pasil- footprint. dry deserts of Dubai has become think anything is possible. I really Incubus takes las, drums; Ben Kenney, bass They accepted the Missions the norm. Last year, their world enjoy making music with these guitar; Mike Einziger, guitar, and in Music Award at the E! Enter- tour stopped in venues in Iceland, guys.” DJ Kilmore who could probably tainment Awards last November Portugal, Israel, Dublin, Brazil They have learned to feed turn your mom’s old dust pan into for their efforts. They run their some sort of musical sound. He tour buses on bio-diesel fuel, use a ‘drive’ to plays the turntables, mellotron, strictly organic materials and piano and organ. even their merchandise is organic Over the past ten years, the (shirts, posters, stickers, wrist quintet has probably accom- bands). They never falls short leave a green plished more than they bargained of turning their popular stature in for when they began making mu- music for a good cause. They are sic in Einziger’s garage at age 17. always informing their large fan They have a resume built base to do its part. footprint upon more than 15 singles, five “I honestly think that down full-length albums, four DVD’s, the road, there is not going to be multiple worldwide tours and a choice. I think the situation with BY MARK HAYDEN They have certainly come amassing sold-out crowds on oil in the world is only going to Guest Writer a long way since opening for bands such as 311 and System of nearly every continent. Incubus worsen,” Kenney said. has made a name for itself and has That is not the only thing that When you look at the current a Down. They are now the head- become a major influence in rock Incubus does to lend a helping situation in the music world, you liners for all of their tours and no music. hand. Their charity, “The Make see a lot of indie bands making it longer resemble the dread-locked, They are touring on behalf Yourself Foundation,” is a strictly big. Then there is Incubus. They baggy pants and chain-wallet of their latest effort, “Light Gre- non-profit organization that helps conquered the radio in the late bunch. Their sound has transcend- nades.” The album that hit num- other foundations around the 1990s with a hit called “Drive,” ed far from the psychedelic-funk ber one on the charts in December world and others who are in need. and 10 years later, they show no sound that adorned their debut 2006 has spawned hits such as They have raised over $1 million signs of slowing down. titled, “Fungus Amongus.” “Anna-Molly,” “Oil and Water” since the inception of the organi- and “Dig.” Their latest tour stops zation in 2003. in Hawaii, Australia, Manila, Bei- Their most recent donation of Courtesy photos: www.enjoyincubus.com jing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. $10,000 to www.stopglobalwarm- Ben Kenney chatted with me ing.com, was just one of many. Af- From left to right: Ben Kenney, Mike Einziger, Brandon Boyd, DJ via Blackberry about their latest ter the Tsunami in Indonesia, they Kilmore and Jose Pasillas. Incubus will be touring this month in tour, while taking a stroll down- gave nearly $100,000 to help the Hawaii, Australia, Manila, Beijing, Shaghai and Hong Kong.. town Los Angeles. His voice was victims of the unstoppable force. a subtle one when describing the “We’re always trying to fig- and Peru, but that doesn’t even off each other during shows, sunny Californian weather and ure out ways to raise money for skim the surface. which translates into an always probably not intended to make my our favorite charities. We receive After seeing the world and intense, highly energetic and cold and blustery afternoon in Ne- a lot of assistance from Jake Ver- experiencing all the different cul- mind-provoking concert. Their braska ever dull. sluis, the director of the founda- tures that the world has to offer, wide array of songs to perform is While Incubus is touring the tion. He is very good at channel- Kenney says that he has been very sometimes presents a hard deci- world and making music on their ing our energy into the production grateful for being able to see the sion when it comes to building a record label with Sony-BMG, oth- of things.” things that he has, while being able set list for each show. With songs er bands are not so lucky. Record to play music at the same time. such as “Pardon Me, “Stellar” and sales are at an all-time low and “I don’t think anybody could “Megalomaniac,” they can make continue to decline. Many bands “We’re always trying be the same after being to all the it a little easier and of course, they will have to find other ways to different places we have been to. I throw a few rarities in to make it hold on and distribute their music to figure out ways to have been exposed to cultures that interesting. themselves. raise money for our I have never known before.” Kenney insists that one of his “Pop music, which is es- Kenney joined the band in favorite songs to perform will al- sentially three-minute long ring favorite charities.” 2003 after leaving hip-hop pio- ways be, “Wish You Were Here.” tones, is going to be something Ben Kenney neers, The Roots, and has been The song gives the listener an oce- very powerful. It’s going to gener- playing bass ever since. anic and tranquil feeling, which ate most of the money in music, Incubus Incubus has separated them- should be a hit with their fans in but the creativity will only thrive,” selves from their peers of the late Hawaii. They play at the Waikiki Kenney said. Kenney joked, “We are much 1990s. Their levelheaded and well- Shell in Honolulu on March 21, Touring the world and show- better at making music!” grounded minds keep them true 2008; a venue located beside the ing the world music requires Playing music for the past to their music and fans and keep beach. Courtesy photos: Google images spending gobs of money. Basic 17 years together has taken them them from flaunting their Mini- “We might have to write a Ben Kenney has been playing bass for Incubus since 2003. He is a necessities such as airfare, fuel from playing in the garage of the Coopers on shows like “Cribs.” sequel to that song while we are well established musican. Before Incubus, he played guitar for hip- and Corona can get expensive. Einziger’s, to flying all over the “All of the guys in the band in Hawaii and dedicate it to the But Incubus is also showing the world to play high demand shows. get along really well; there’s an people that ‘are here’ with us.” hop group, “The Roots,” on their “Phrenology” album. Reynolds Series hosts international conference Readers from around the world honor Sandhill Cranes migration BY ALISSA ROBERTS the judges,” Kruse said. Adams, James Thomas Stevens, Hedge Coke said. said. ing, the student would walk away Antelope Staff One venue the English de- Hugo Jamioy Juagibioy, Fredy Hedge Coke said the writers Kruse said the retreat is a with something different every partment uses to bring literature Chicangana and Johana Marcela are from different cultures and great opportunity to give the pub- time. The UNK English Depart- into the community is the Reyn- Mestre Izquierdo—Aty Janay. different landscapes. The element lic access to literature. “It is hard to find a discipline ment offers a wide variety of ca- olds Readers and Writers Series “This particular conference is that ties the seven writers togeth- “Kearney is a very supportive the cranes do not fit into,” Kruse reer options and events. put together by the Reynolds Chair built on different areas of studies,” er is their specific interest in the community. Taking literature into said. “The most obvious career is from the English department, Pro- crane. the community is something we The first reading for the re- teaching at the high school and fessor Allison Hedge Coke. “There is something for ev- enjoy doing,” Kruse said. treat will be held on Friday, Mar. middle school level,” Dr. Martha As the cranes migrate into “Kearney is a erybody. Every college on campus Hedge Coke said the retreat is 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Frank House Kruse, the chair of the English Nebraska this March, Hedge Coke can be included,” Hedge Coke a time for students to learn about where Wang Ping will start the re- Department said. organized to have seven readers very supportive the socio political conversations treat. Kruse said English majors go from around the world come to taking place all over the world. Local writers and students into fields such as law, publishing UNK to read and perform for the community. Taking “The retreat is meant to en- from UNK will be reading during and working for non-profit organi- Honoring the Sandhill Cranes Mi- literature into hance the experience of students the retreat as well. The local writ- zations. Kruse said the English de- gration Tribute Retreat and World at UNK and to enter the literary ers are Susanne Bloomfield, Kurt partment has a very active chapter Affairs Conference. the community is discussion of the cranes around Brochard, John Damon, Barbara of Sigma Tau Delta. The student From Mar. 7 to Mar. 15, stu- the world,” Hedge Coke said. Emrys, Charles Fort, James Haw- honorary group recently hosted a dents have the opportunity to hear something we enjoy Hedge Coke said a student ley, Rick Marlatt, Kevin Nenstiel, poetry slam. the readers present on several dif- doing.” could be inspired to study some- Charles Peek, Terri Lee Schrif- “The performance aspects of ferent topics related to cranes. thing related to global scholarship frens, Jan Thompson and Don a poetry slam is a very different The seven readers are Wang Dr. Martha Kruse after attending the readings. If a Welch. atmosphere. The audience boos Ping, LeAnne Howe, Janet Mc- Chair, English Dept. student were to attend each read-

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*-'.$ )*+$,)+ %&'( 9:$ Bracke-TAU-logy "##$ 8$79 BY GARRETT RITONYA ! 6$3742 out the March Madness bracket as encourages people who know 2$5"* Antelope Photo Editor soon as the teams are announced nothing about college basket- 012$334 /" The Alpha Tau Omega fra- on Sunday March 15, completing ball to take a stab at the contest,” ternity will be hosting its second the 65-team field. said Eugene Bichlmeier, a junior annual “Bracke-TAU-logy” fund- Each win is worth a certain broadcasting major from Colum- raiser coming up in mid-March. amount of points, depending on bus. “Anyone can pick a team to All proceeds from the event will what round the win comes in. The win.” March 11th, 2008 go to the American Red Cross, the intriguing part about this contest The fraternity will have ta- 7 am—12 pm, Same Hall/Same Room fraternity’s national philanthropy. is that upsets are worth double the bles set up in the Student Union Last year was the first year points. An upset is defined as a on March 10, 12 and 13 selling 12 pm— 2 pm, Displaced Student Signup for the event, which is a run-off of lower seed beating a higher seed, brackets, as well as attending vari- 2 pm— 6 pm, Same Hall/Different Room the annual March Madness NCAA as in a 10-seed beating a 4-seed. ous hall councils. Brackets are $5 Tournament. This aspect of the game allows for and there is no limit to how many March 12th, 2008 “Last year the event was maximum excitement and makes you can buy and fill out, all help- thrown together in just over a week it so anyone can win. ing out the American Red Cross. 8 am— 2 pm, Open to all Students right before the tournament,” said Prizes this year include the “We are hoping the success Doug Smith, a senior criminal first place award of an iPod Touch. from our pancake feed continues Second place receives $100 in into this one,” Smith said. “The Residential & Greek Life Nebraskan Student Union justice major from Elkhorn. “This year’s version has been more pre- gas cards and last place, not third Red Cross has done so much for Lower Level, Conrad Hall Atrium place, is the winner of $50 in Kearney and we really want to 308.865.8519 pared.” The contest is simply filling movie passes to any theater. give back.” [email protected] “We hope the last place prize Features WEDNESDAY, MAR. 5, 2008 Layout by Kaitlyn Noone 5

Campus Edge brings hugeCampus Edge selection will also feature an additional two eggto and cheese Kearney croissants with ham or sausage, hash BY LISA BECKER Antelope Staff slushies with flavors that will change each month. browns and jumbo glazed cinnamon rolls. Energy drinks and slushies not your thing? “Our goal with Campus Edge is to provide a The store will also be offering warm snacks like Don’t worry. Campus Edge has both Coke and Pepsi clean, friendly and relaxed atmosphere to the stu- cheese balls, onion petals, sweet corn nuggets and fountain machines. Not just your average fountain dents of UNK,” said Mike Hendrickson of Kearney southwest munhcers. machines however, each have 12 drinks making a to- and new owner of Campus Edge, previously Univer- For lunch and dinner the steak philly and the tal of 24 fountain drinks available. ‘I don’t think that sity Grill. gyro will be available along with hamburger or anywhere else in town offers this big of a selection,” Hendrickson is also the owner of the Cellar Bar cheeseburger, chicken fried steak sandwich, the Hendrickson said. and Grill of Kearney. He wanted to incorporate some crispy chicken wrap and French fries. They will also For the coffee drinkers, Campus Edge will offer of the home cooked goods from the Cellar with the be offering fresh cut salads with the option of grilled six flavored coffees, one regular coffee and five types idea of a convenience store while providing the stu- or crispy chicken on top. of cappuccino. Also available are the cold Starbucks dents at UNK with a great service. For students who want or need a break from drinks. He and his co-owner thought that students need campus, Campus Edge offers the “Loper Den” which In addition to the caffeine selection at Campus to have a facility close to the college with more selec- with wireless internet and a T.V. They will also be Edge, the new store also offers a huge selection of tion and good quality hot food. bringing Sinclair gas back to the store. Gatorade, PowerAde, iced tea, bottled water, juices, Hendrickson purchased the store in January of One thing that Campus Edge will not be offering SoBe and Tava. this year. He made the purchase with the idea of giv- is beer and liquor. “We wanted to be campus friendly, Campus Edge has also brought a “mostly new ing it a thorough cleaning. As it turns out, they have and we know that students have other options for menu with a wider variety,” Hendrickson said. The completed an extensive remodel. The coolers and purchasing alcohol. We just want to give them a good grill will be featuring homemade steak phillies and fountain machines are all brand new. environment and hot food,” Hendrickson said. gyros for lunch and dinner and homemade breakfast The main difference between the new store and Currently Campus Edge employs six employ- burritos for breakfast. These three items will be made the previous is the huge selection. Hendrickson wants ees; two cooks, three cashiers and the general man- Photo by Eric Korth from scratch each day. to bring the things that are happening on the West and ager, Cindy Brandt. Cook Paul Evalt flips some burgers March 4 in the The new store is located across from the Fine East Coast to the students at UNK. The huge selec- “We are definitely looking for part time help kitchen of the recently opened Campus Edge. Arts building by Solar Eclipse and Subway and is tion starts with beverages. Anything that you have and would like to keep the cashiers strictly UNK stu- open from 6 a.m. to11p.m. seven days a week. The dents,” Hendrickson said. If you would like to apply ever thought of drinking is at Campus Edge. ergy drinks, but they will also be featuring four dif- opening day was Thursday, Feb. 28. to work at Campus Edge, simply go to the store and First, there are at least 25 different types of en- ferent flavors of energy drink slushies straight from For breakfast, Campus Edge will offer breakfast fill out an application. ergy drinks ranging from SoBe and Full Throttle to the East Coast. burritos, country fried steak and egg sandwiches, Amp and NOS. Not only does the store offer the en- Energy drink slushies aren’t the end however,

BY MICHAEL PENNETTA in with the exact symptoms,” Ped- site. “We actually had a rumor go- Influenza is a respiratory and Antelope Staff ersen said. ing around here that if the campus bacterial illness accompanied by UNK students suffered the experienced 60 percent influenza severe symptoms, the intensity of This year it seems as if the flu most during the weeks of Feb.11 which varies with its host. It’s virus had a purpose; a deliberate to 29. According to student af- The symptoms of influenza intention to attack the campus of fairs, over 80 students reported “Two weeks ago, can be identified by a high body the University of Nebraska-Kear- sick within these few weeks. we had over 40 fever, body aches, sore throat or ney. “Of the 80 students that re- cough. flu season The UNK campus is not the ported with the illness 90 percent students come in “We want students to be only place to suffer such high rates of the students did not have the here with influenza aware of the illness, come in and with rumors spreading of infection this winter, last week flu shot. The ones who had the flu tell us your symptoms, take the CNN reported over 60 percent of shot experienced lighter symp- symptoms.” appropriate precautions to avoid as fast as the pesky all Americans had caught some toms if you will,” Pedersen said. Sue Pedersen the illness, such as getting your form of the flu virus this year. “Most of our students experienced flu shot,” “Two weeks ago, we had over a high fever of 102 degrees, body Asst. Director, Student Pedersen said. “Some of the 40 students come in here with in- aches, sore throat or cough.” Health students had a flu shot that was flu virus fluenza symptoms,” Assistant. The illness was so widespread out of date or was just not effec- Director of Student Health Sue across the campus that students infection school would be can- tive.” Pedersen said. developed a rumor founded by celed. Of course that is not true,” “Last week 14 students came wishful thinking and a Facebook Pederson said.

UNKt Forensics programt grows, blossoms Team competitor Pettigrew values both Forensics coach Rachelle Kamrath propels individual and team success from competitions revived forensics program to new levels of success “We compete from October BY KELLY BERNT every week and do something BY KELLY BERNT to March,” Pettigrew said. “It gets Antelope Staff most people are terrified to do; Antelope Staff to be very time consuming. We’re public speaking-and they do it gone nearly every weekend for a Since the revival of the Fo- with ambition.” With his polite demeanor meet.” rensics program, the UNK Speech On the lecture side, Kamrath and confidence, it’s not a surprise Pettigrew said he enjoys Team has experienced abundant instructs Speech 100, Oral Inter- that Kearney native Brandon Pet- the friendships created through success. None of these accom- pretation and tigrew has been an active member the program. “I can honestly say plishments would be possible, Directing Forensics. Direct- in speech and forensics since high that most of us are friends be- however, if forensics director Ra- ing Forensics is geared toward school. Now a UNK political sci- fore teammates,” Pettigrew said. chelle Kamrath had not worked to those who aspire to becoming ence major with a minor in speech, “It’s something the program tries revive the Forensics program. speech coaches themselves. Pettigrew enjoys being part of a to instill. We also help the lower In the fall of 2005, feeling For Kamrath, it is important successful member of the UNK classmen feel welcome and learn there was potential for a Foren- to keep the ‘family atmosphere’ Forensics team. to ropes of forensics.” sics program at UNK, Kamrath alive within the speech team. “We Pettigrew decided to join fo- The friendships are one of requested for a revival of the pro- became very family-like very rensics because of his passion for the reasons Pettigrew keeps re- gram. “I wanted to come back to fast,” Kamrath said. “We cel- speech. In his senior year of high Photo by Kelly Bernt turning. only a junior, he says he ebrate even things that seem like UNK,” Kamrath said. “It was my Photo By Kelly Bernt school, the opportunity to contin- Junior Brandon Pettigrew made definitely plans on returning as a alma matter- I liked the town and I mediocre triumphs- everyone sup- Serving as UNK’s Forensics ue into college opened up. his decision to come to UNK speech team member next year. liked the university.” ports each other.” Kamrath is also director is greuling work, but “Rachelle Kamrath (Foren- when presented with the op- “I think the thing that keeps me Revitalizing the speech pro- grateful for the support of admin- sics director at UNK) approached portunity to continue speech in coming back is the community at- gram was not an easy task. Kam- Rachelle Kamrath wouldn’t have istration and faculty. “It’s great to me and said she was starting a mosphere between teammates and rath prepared budget plans and it any other way. know our administration is cheer- program,” Pettigrew said. “It’s the even other schools,” Pettigrew ing us on every week,” Kamrath Pettigrew also competes in put a proposal together before reason I decided to come to col- said. “We compete against the approaching William Jurman and said. This season, the team contin- lege at UNK. after dinner speaking, a duo with same schools almost every meet, ues excelling, with members qual- partner Ben Clancy, and informa- George Lawson. They agreed, we had student base and talent,” Numerous awards and and we really get to know each deciding that Kamrath could also said Kamrath. “But they never ifying for nationals and a finalist achievements illustrate Pettigrew tive speaking. other. We’re very close.” in state Oratory for the first time Not only has Pettigrew expe- serve as a lecturer for speech re- cease to surprise me.” made the right decision. Pettigrew is also the Election lated courses. Kamrath feels grateful for the since the program was reinstated. This year Pettigrew will be rienced success, but the team over- Commissioner for Student Gov- With Kamrath leading talented all boasts a total of 105 awards Three short years later, the opportunity to work within foren- taking his speeches in persuasion, ernment and active in conserva- Forensics team has experienced sics. “I am lucky to work with a members, look for the team to impromptu and communication this year alone— and they’re only tion off-campus. keep excelling in years to come. mid season. success beyond even Kamrath’s very talented group of students”, analysis all the way to Nationals. expectations. “I was confident that Kamrath said. “They go out there Student employment: the ups and downs Full-time students with part-time jobs face time management challenges BY SHELLY FOX As is generally the case with work and are still able to maintain ties for career exploration,” Kneen be more understanding and sup- Antelope Staff any form of multi-tasking, some- a high grade point average can said. “Not only what they like, but portive when it comes to school thing usually gets less attention “To graduate and make a great impression on future what they don’t like.” needs. As if the stresses of choosing than it should. not have worked at employers. So how can students find a Most also offer more flexible a major and trying to graduate in With student workers, it can “Employers look for students balance between working and not hours with regards to the student’s four years aren’t enough, many often unfortunately be school. all is not something with work experience, especially neglecting school? class schedule. students also struggle with anoth- Something to watch out for employers look on with a good GPA,” she said. Kneen suggests finding a job However, there is a down- er choice: employment. when working and going to col- Students who work have a on campus or applying for work side. Director of Career Services lege is a change in priorities. positively.” chance to develop skills as well study. “They don’t always pay as Nancy Kneen, suggests that stu- “The focus changes from ‘I as make more connections in the “Work study is a federally well,” Kneen said. dents wait until after their first go to college and work part-time’ community, which can also come funded program based on financial Even though employed stu- year of college to start working, if to ‘I work and go to class when I Nancy Kneen in handy when looking for a ca- need,” she said. “The employer dents may have to work a little that is their choice. can’,” Kneen said. Director of Career Services reer. pays a certain percent of the sal- harder to keep up with their class- “During the first year there Some students choose to get Going to school and holding ary, and the government pays the es, the work experience will help are a lot of adjustment issues; a job just for some extra spending The choice or need to work, down a job also teaches students rest.” them in the long run, not to men- growth, change…many miss out money, but there’s no doubt some however, is not without its ben- time management, maturity and Some community programs tion the extra cash. on the traditional University expe- students have to work to help put efits. work ethic. also hire work study candidates, rience,” she said. themselves through school. Kneen said that students who “There are more opportuni- and work study employers can Features 6 Layout by Sarah Sweeney WEDNESDAY, MAR. 5, 2008

The 18th Annual Nebraska the personal touch that comes written in any of the various styles of the entry, indicating age as of Handwriting Contest is open for from writing a letter. While elec- of cursive handwriting rather than Feb. 1, 2008. Students should also business. tronic communication may take printed. Each sample of writing write the name and address of Julie Agard, an assistant pro- less time, a printed word is perma- will be judged as a whole accord- their school and the name of their 18th Annual fessor in the UNK Department of nent and adds that special touch. ing to ease of reading. The writ- teacher. Teachers are asked to Teacher Education, is in charge The handwriting competi- ing should feature not only a flu- submit only the top three or four of the competition and has been tion is conducted by the UNK ent rhythmic movement but also entries from their class after their since its start in 1991. The Ne- Department of Education and the a technically correct performance own local judging. Nebraska braska Handwriting Contest was Nebraska State Education Asso- of specifications such as the slope, 4.Entries may be submitted created by Tom Hutson of Red ciation, with prizes sponsored by space, size and shape of the letters. anytime after March 1, but must be Cloud, in memory of his mother Follet’s Campus Bookstore. The goal of the work is disciplined received no later than March 31, Eva, Agard said. Prizes will be awarded in freedom of movement. at: NEBRASKA HANDWRIT- Handwriting It has been said that in today’s four categories: ages 12 and un- 2. The competitor can choose ING CONTEST, Attention: Julie computer age, proper penmanship der, ages 13-16, ages 17-49, and the paper and the writing instru- Agard, University of Nebraska at is becoming less important. The ages 50 and over. Follet’s Campus ment to use as long as the paper is Kearney, College of Education, problem with this is that it can Bookstore is in charge of provid- 8 1/2” X 11”. The general layout Kearney, NE 68849. All entries hurt a student’s academic perfor- ing winners with first and second of the entry (choice of margins become the property of the Ne- Contest in full mance. place awards for excellence in and line spacing) will be taken braska Handwriting Contest and While computer use is more penmanship. Prizes include $25 into account along with overall will be retained with the right to widespread, proper penmanship is and $15 gift certificates awarded neatness. use them in full or in part in exhi- needed when writing essays, fill- on the recommendations of the 3. Only one entry may be bitions and/or publications. swing BY HILARY KRUGER Antelope Staff ing out job applications, handing judges. submitted by each competitor. The complete rules and texts in homework and taking notes for Rules of the competition in- The competitor must write his/her can be found at http://www.nsea. class. clude: name, address, telephone number org and http://coe.unk.edu/con- Society also seems to forget 1.The text provided should be and/or e-mail address on the back test. Though still yearning for pretty, snowy Russian winters, Goro-Rapaport brings intense energy to art department BY ANN BIERBOWER admits she fell in love with the the winters are prettier because Rapaport finds her job teach- Rapaport competes in art pieces and frames. “It adds up,” Guest Writer process. there is so much snow,” she said. ing rewarding. “It is gratifying shows nationally and internation- she said. Rapaport created her first Rapaport would not specify to show a technique to a student ally, winning prizes such as Best Rapaport is now holding a From Moscow to Jerusalem studio in her home kitchen using exactly how much it costs yearly and see them really do something in Show, which often include single person show in a studio to Kearney, oh my! the table to build a bath of acid. to maintain such an art process, with it. I like to see the progress,” cash. in Pittsburgh, which contains 14 These far-away places may “It was probably pretty unsafe; although she admits that her she said. Rapaport said the most of her pieces. She also attended seem like unlikely places to land, we had no ventilation,” she adds livelihood is not made through She spends 60 hours a expensive part of sending out her a non-competitive conference in but that is the path that print mak- with a smile. creating art. week, in addition to her teaching work is shipping. Some of her Estonia during the fall semester. er and professor Victoria Goro- The acid baths are used to responsibilities, working on her larger pieces range around 6 feet Rapaport took to the University of soak sheets of copper with her “It is gratifying to personal pieces in the print mak- in height, complete with multiple Nebraska at Kearney. compositions carved into them, ing studio and her personal office. Rapaport, who adds interna- completing just one of the dozens show a techinique “She’s intense,” said Yves tional diversity to the Fine Arts of steps in the print making Gadjoro, a sophomore graphic Department at UNK, originally process. to a student and design student. completed her undergraduate Rapaport was able to move seem them really Rapaport also is revamp- degree studying set design at the to the United States in 1993, after ing the art studio. She has been college 1905 in Moscow, which multiple attempts for citizen- do something with working beside construction was given its name in honor of ship, when her mother received it...I like to see the workers making many improve- the first Russian revolution. a job at the University of Utah. ments such as new and increased Rapaport discovered her She completed the first of two progress.” shelving and storage, a paint passion for printmaking while masters degrees there, the second, job and an overall cleaning and running a framing business in focusing purely on print making, Victoria Goro-Rapaport reorganization. Jerusalem. She took a class to in Illinois. UNK professor “There was so much, I al- enhance her set design skills and “I like it here, but in Russia most couldn’t function,” she said.

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BY GRIFFITH WATSON laminated basketballs to help the and fifth-graders meet is the week Antelope Staff kids with visualization,” said Joe leading up to the Elite Eight Gonzales, a senior baseball player tournament. Sportsmanship. Teamwork. and Sports Administration major By this week, the fifth-graders Goal setting. These are three of from Lakewood, Colo. “They have learned about sportsmanship, the components that UNK athletes wrote an example of good or bad teamwork and goal setting. During use day after day to help them sportsmanship on their ball, and this last session, one of the eight achieve greatness both on the if it was good, they put it in the teams that make the championship field and in the classroom. With hoop, and if it was bad, their ball tournament visits each classroom. the NCAA Division II Women’s went outside the hoop.” The fifth-graders get the chance Elite Eight tournament returning Towards the end of each to show the basketball players to Kearney, Loper student-athletes session, the UNK athletes lead the everything they learned. have teamed up with the NCAA to fifth-graders in a game that helps Each classroom that help teach these three important them to put the lessons to work. participates in the Student life skills to area elementary “The kids really look forward Outreach Program gets to attend students. to the games every day,” Cover a game at the championships. The UNK student- athletes said. “They see it as a chance to fifth-grade students get to go to are visiting area fifth-grade have fun, but at the end of the a game to cheer on the team that classrooms once a week for the game, we explain to them how the visited their school earlier in the four weeks leading up to the Elite games used some of the things we week. Eight tournament. During the first just taught them that day.” This is the second year that three meetings a different lesson The game following the the UNK Athletic Department has is taught each week. teamwork lesson requires the fifth- run the NCAA Student Outreach “The first session covers graders to blindfold themselves, Program. Last year over 80 athletes sportsmanship, the second goes and work together to accomplish helped out at fifth-grade classes in over goal setting, and the third a goal without being able to see. area elementary schools. talks about teamwork,” said Blake “It’s great to see the kids “I enjoyed doing the program Photo by Nicholas Hauder Cover, a sophomore baseball actually using the things that we last year,” said Cover. “I was UNK baseball player, Ben Townsend of Kearney, helps a student set short-term goals at Bryant Elemen- player and Business Finance have taught them,” said Gonzales. excited to be able to participate tary as part of the NCAA Outreach program. major from Kearney. “We try to “The kids might not understand again this year.” use a lot of everyday examples so right away, but playing the games For the student athletes that the kids can use the things we really helps them to see how and the fifth grade students, this teaching them some important in an exciting environment and Overall, throughout the last are teaching them both at home, in working together makes it easier program has been a great success lessons they have learned through get to experience the Elite Eight two years, the outreach program school and in sports.” to accomplish a goal.” so far. The UNK students get great sports. The fifth grade students get tournament and make lasting has been a great success. “We use a basketball and The last week that the athletes experience working with kids and a chance to learn new life skills memories.

Wrestlers grapple West Region into submission Lopers send nine participants to national meet in Cedar Rapids

BY HANNAH HOTOVY pinning all three of his opponents to watch teammates wrestle for Antelope Staff and not only did he win his fourth a team title as well as individual RMAC title, but he is only the titles.” The Loper wrestlers win the second wrestler ever to win four Rutledge also is looking RMAC title by storm RMAC titles. Also, Dlagnev was forward to nationals. The 2008 NCAA DII Western awarded the RMAC Wrestler of “I hope that winning the Regional was a place of victory for the Year award. RMAC title will help propel the Lopers as nine out of the ten Dlagnev wasn’t the only me to win a national title in two wrestlers qualified for nationals wrestler who competed well at weeks.” The Loper wrestlers have had the tournament. Teammate, senior The national title is on Coach a rough season compared to what Jeff Rutledge, won his first RMAC Bauer’s mind as well, and he many people had predicted their title. believes that regionals was just season would be like. The loss of a “I was excited to finally get the beginning. few wrestlers has caused their line- my first title,” Rutledge said. “It “Having nine wrestlers going up to be weakened and, therefore, also felt good to finally come out to nationals was just what we some of their duals didn’t turn on top my last year.” needed to help us get a national out the way they had hoped. The rest of the Lopers title. It’s just all coming together,” But this last weekend, on Mar. did exceptionally well at the said Bauer. 1 at the New Mexico Highlands tournament, which helped the University where the 2008 NCAA team win the RMAC title. Five DII Western Regionals were held, of the ten wrestlers ended up as the Lopers had their line-up back RMAC champions, and the other “For as difficult as and ready to wrestle. four ended up placing either Photo by Hannah Hotovy our year has been, Senior Tervel Dlagnev, a second or third. UNK sophomore Marty Usman manages to get some back points off of the No. 1 ranked Larry Wilbanks returning three time RMAC “Our guys performed of Western State. Usman beat Wilbanks 5-2, and then later beat the No. 2 ranked Evan Copeland of moving guys around champion, anticipated winning his phenomenally well,” Coach Marc Adams State to become the RMAC champion at the 2008 NCAA DII Western Regional held last Saturday and replacing them, fourth title as a RMAC champion. Bauer said. “For as difficult as in Las Vegas, NM. “I was expecting to win, but our year has been, moving guys this was a great that wasn’t my main focus. I just around and replacing them, this talent, but we just hadn’t been be held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on I haven’t wrestled before and to wanted to perform well,” Dlagnev was a great accomplishment. We able to put it all together.” Mar. 14-15. Dlagnev and Rutledge wrestle several other guys that I accomplishment. ” said. knew we had a great team and we The team now waits for the are getting eager for nationals. haven’t seen much of this year,” Marc Bauer Dlagnev did just that by knew we had the leadership and NCAA DII Nationals, which will “I’m excited to wrestle a guy Dlagnev said. “Also, I’m excited Head Coach

The Antelope would like to Golf team ready to tee off in ‘08 congratulate all UNK athletes who BY KRISTEN BROCKMAN we had at the begging of the season,” Hadenfelt qualified to the NCAA Championships Antelope Staff said. The talk of a new outdoor facility for the in their respective sports. Golf is a game of silence, concentration, golf team has been mentioned before and is being precision, excitement, eagles, birdies and pars. considered. That is what the UNK golf team is trying to bring Hadenfelt would like to see a driving rang, to the course this season. new bunkers and a putting green. Dick Beechner has been the UNK golf Beechner does hold practice in the Health coach for ten seasons. He has a great reputation and Sports Center in the early mornings, where for telling his players how it is. the team hits plastic balls and work on the Max Hadenfelt, sophomore golfer for UNK, fundamentals of their swing. enjoys the way Beechner coaches him on his “It is hard to tell how the ball will come game. of your club when you hit plastic balls. It helps “He keeps things simple for the team by but its not like hitting the real thing,” Hadenfelt being a straight shooter. He tells everyone how said. things are and how to improve our game in As the team gets ready for the spring season simple terms that we can understand,” Hadenfelt and the weather starts to warm up they can finally said. go out side and hit a real golf ball. The team started the season in the fall and “We do not have much time to get ready are preparing themselves for the up coming for the fall season. It is always a struggle in the spring season. winter but, as soon as we can get outside the FREE TAN They have a major disadvantage during better we will be,” Hadenfelt said. for new guests the winter months because they cannot practice The golf team may not get as much attention outside due to snow and cold weather. So they as football, volleyball, or basketball but they still enter every spring a bit behind the competition. have the fire burning inside to play the game. Grand Island, NE Kearney, NE Hastings, NE “An outside facility would be boost the golf “The team is dying to get back on the course. 2203 S. Locust St. 5012 3rd Ave 3609 Cimmarron Plz team to that next level of competition. We would All we want to do is play the best golf we can and 308.381.4826 308.234.3826 402.461.1101 be able to stay in our rhythm and keep our swing bring a title home to UNK,” Hadenfelt said. Sports 8 Layout by Eric Korth WEDNESDAY, MAR. 5, 2008 Lopers dominate field events Five tracksters qualify for national indoor meet

BY KELLY BERNT sixth place finish. an effort just over 43’ 1”, and the Antelope Staff The Lady Lopers also saw Pole Vault Heptathlon, by clearing top six finishes in the 3000 and a height of 14’ 11”, placing third This past Friday and Saturday 5000 meter runs, and top three in the overall heptathlon. the UNK Loper Track and Field finishes in the 800 meter, mile, “With constantly changing teams hosted this year’s RMAC 60 meter hurdles, high jump, long events, the heptathlon is very indoor conference meet. The jump, triple jump, shot put and challenging, both physically and Lopers jumped, sprinted and threw long jump pentathlon. The UNK mentally,” Smith said. their way in to third place finishes women took third in overall team “You have to finish one event in both the men and women’s standings, with 131 points. and go straight to the next,” Smith division. The UNK Men’s team also said. “If you do bad in one, try to “In any sport, you’re looking saw success on the track. In the do well in the next, and hopefully for a kid to maximize their God- field events, the Lopers had a first get more points.” given ability,” UNK Assistant place finish in the high jump when The Loper men’s team also track coach, Brady Bonsall said. freshman, Blake Millsap, soared 6’ saw top six finishes in nearly “Conference meet is what we’re 7.50”. Milsap was named RMAC every event, with top three finishes shooting for. We want athletes Freshman of the Year. in the 60 meter dash, 400 meter to compete at the championship Loper jumper, Spencer Huff, dash, 4X400 relay, pole vault, level in the meet that matters.” took first in the long jump, with a long jump, high jump, heptathlon, “Because only a handful distance of 24’ 3.50”. triple jump and weight throw. The Photos by Eric Korth of athletes qualify for nationals, “It’s a big meet, so you just UNK men placed third in overall Above: Ogallala freshman, Tanner Fruit, rounds the conference meet is the most try and stay focused,” Huff said. standings with 126 points. one of the many turns in the Men’s 5000m race. important meet of the year for “There’s a lot riding on this On the women’s side, Adams Fruit finished 8th in the event with a time of several competitors,” Bonsall said meet.” State cruised to their seventh 15:42.94 On the women’s side, the Huff has qualified for the straight conference victory, with Left: York junior, Spencer Huff, soars during the Lopers performed exceptionally national meet in the long jump. Western State finishing in second. preliminary round of the Men’s Long Jump. Huff went on to win with a leap of 24’ 3.50”. in field events, UNK junior, Kelli Huff said his goal at the conference Not to follow suit, the men from Bottom Left: Freshman pole vaulter, Michelle Dring, stood out winning three meet is to improve. Western State topped four-time Hermesch, attempts to clear 9’ 2”. fields events. Dring leapt 5’5” to UNK senior, Andrew Smith, conference champs, Adams State. Below: Phillipsburg, Kan., sophomore, Brandon clinch the high jump, 19’ 2.50” also earned first place awards in Karlin, placed second in the Men’s Weight Throw meters to win long jump and 37’ both the Shot Put Heptathlon, with with a toss of 56’ 6.50”. 4.50” meters to claim first in the triple jump. She became the first UNK trackster, male or female, to win three events in the same meet. Dring was also named RMAC Female Track Athlete of the Year, as well as Female Athlete of the Meet. On the track, the distance runners brought points for the Lady Lopers. Senior athlete, Michelle Dill, placed in both the 800 meter run and the mile run, earning a second place finish in the 800 with a time of 2:17.14, and a third place finish in the mile run with a time of 5:04.32. Freshman Emma Kelly competed in the pentathlon and placed in the top eight in each event, which gave her an overall Frank House Photo Contest Somewhere in the Frank House is...

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