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ANTELOPEWeekend Weather FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Lady Lopers Judd Hoos thrills Mostly Sunny Few Showers Partly Cloudy stomp all at Maxwell’s High 76 High 75 High 68 Low 46 comers page 6 Low 46 Low 47 page 4 THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 7, 2004 Mock trial focuses on NE gambling initiatives

by Stephanie Fielder debate,” political science Court Judge for Alaska, presided Antelope Staff Writer Professor Claude Louishomme over the mock courtroom, which said. “This is what people are included representatives from talking about.” the two supporting groups and On Nov. 2, registered voters The debate of extended gam- one opposition group. The three across the country will be mak- bling in Nebraska made its way representatives selected witness- ing their final decision for the to UNK on Sept. 28 as part of the es to reason their cases. The wit- 2004 Presidential Election. eighth annual Sen. Jerome nesses were cross-examined and Nebraskans, however, will also Warner Evening. Students, UNK concluding remarks were given be faced with choosing whether faculty and community members by the three groups. or not to approve either of two received the opportunity to Keep the Money in Nebraska ballot measures that would mean attend a videotaping of a mock and Vote Yes on Amendment 3 an end to the current Nebraska trial produced by Nebraska ETV. were two of the groups support- state constitutional ban on casino The trial introduced a unique ing each of the two expanded gambling. format to examine the aspects of gambling proposals. The issue of legalizing casino the gambling issue. Keep the Money in forms of gambling, such as slot “We've never done a public Nebraska's campaign, represent- machines, card tables and other policy debate like this before,” ed by attorney Julia Plucker, games of chance has become a Bill Kelly, executive producer, argued for the approval of four hotly debated topic. Nebraska said. initiatives. already allows games such as the Photo by Stephanie Fielder Judge Karen Hunt, a UNK Under initiatives 417, 418, State Lottery and Keno. graduate and retired Superior Kimball mayor Greg Robinson testifies that cities like Kimball could benefit from casino tax money. “This is an important policy See Gambling, page 8 Honor society shines light on international education Students and staff research

by Ken Gallagher Antelope Staff Writer UNK history for publication hi Beta Delta, a new honor society at UNK, aims to recognize The Kearney State College Art Professor Rick source for the book.” Peek said. scholarly achievement in international education. P by Silvia Martinez (1905-1980) historical work by Schuessler will be helped by “The topics are notable events, The society honors the achievements of students from other Antelope Staff Writer Phillip S. Holmgrem, Ph.D., is graphic design students. individual efforts and what is countries, as well as domestic students, faculty and staff who have also important. Dr. Holmgrem Eric Reed, Dr. Bloomfield’s happening on campus.” either studied abroad or are involved in international educational The 100-year history of the was a history professor at UNK research assistant, agreed that Peek said that his expecta- activities, according to Corliss Sullwold, assistant director of inter- University of Nebraska at when he wrote about the first 75 UNK has great archives. tions are to see the student’s national education at UNK. Kearney is set to be published five years of the institution. “Personally, by helping with the body changes over time; in UNK’s Epsilon Omega chapter of Phi Beta Delta received char- in late summer of 2005, in time Susanne Bloomfield, research, I will know more addition, to see the campus ter approval in May, 2004. Phi Beta Delta consists of more than 130 for the centennial celebration of English professor at UNK, said about the university and its his- response to new needs in this chapters in the United States, Mexico, Canada, Bulgaria, the first classes offered on cam- that the centennial book will tory,” Reed said. region. Switzerland and Italy. pus. contain photographs, a timeline Chuck Peek said that his stu- He said, “Along with Good Students who have completed at least one semester of upper divi- The plans for the celebration and a history of the university dents have been divided in four Samaritan Hospital, the univer- sion or graduate coursework at UNK and who have a cumulative are still evolving. Kenn W. since its beginning in 1906. teams to conduct the research. sity is one of the major institu- grade point average of 3.0 or higher qualify for membership in Phi Nikels, assistant vice chancellor The book will be divided “Each group will submit and tions in this region. so its histo- Beta Delta, said Sullwold, who also serves as adviser for the UNK for academic affairs, said that into four chapters, based on essay with photocopies that ry will be of interest of anyone.” chapter. the celebration itself will be in institutional change: Nebraska their essay refers to, so Susanne Additionally, students seeking society membership must either be the month of September during State Normal School at Kearney can use it as an immediate nonimmigrant international students or domestic students who have the first day of class. It is defi- (1906-1921), achieved scholastic excellence in studies abroad, according to the nite that UNK will celebrate Nebraska State society’s Web site. with speakers, banquets and a Teachers College Domestic students who have not studied abroad but who have birthday cake – among other (1921-1963), engaged in research on international issues are also eligible for activities. Kearney State membership in the society, Sullwold said. Nikels, who is also dean of College (1963- She said domestic students should not feel that the international graduate studies & research, 1991), and the nature of the organization precludes them from becoming involved. said that with the book, he University of “A lot of our student population does not have the opportunity to expects to celebrate and to bring Nebraska at Kearney travel or study abroad,” Sullwold said. “What we try to do is bring into focus its history: to high- (1991-present). It the world to UNK.” light the value of the institution will also contain Around 380 international students are currently enrolled at UNK, and to increase awareness to the brief sketches of she said. Several active student organizations on campus work to public its unique mission. people who played a celebrate and promote understanding of the diverse cultures these The vice chancellor is com- key role in the uni- students bring to the university. mitted to the organizational versity’s history. Sullwold said she hopes the Phi Beta Delta chapter at UNK will process of producing the book. “We expect to serve as an umbrella organization to help facilitate and coordinate The centennial book is still in attract a wide audi- the activities of these groups. its early stages of planning, ence of university Involvement of not only students but of faculty, staff and admin- under the supervision of the alumni, emeriti fac- istrators is important to the success of the society, she said. centennial committee, subcom- ulty, current stu- Aside from engaging in research abroad, faculty, staff and admin- mittees and ad hoc committees. dents, faculty, and istrators qualify for membership in Phi Beta Delta by either teaching He said that the committees’ area residents,” or having personal involvement in international or intercultural objectives are planned to get Bloomfield said. affairs. students more involved with “We are seeking By promoting diversity and an understanding of other cultures, both the book and the celebra- input from the whole Phi Beta Delta helps students prepare for life after college, said tion. campus, and the Sandra Ramirez, a UNK graduate student from Bogotá, Colombia. “In general, we want to high- process of compiling Factors such as globalization, increased mobility and improved light the institution’s contribu- the book will include communication technology have made international understanding tion to the students and the students as well as and multiculturalism critical components of education, she said. involvement of remarkable faculty.” “Future leaders need to have a global vision of the world,” individuals since the creation of Bloomfield said Ramirez said. “Even today we have to deal with different people the University,” Nikels said. that Eric Reed, from different cultures and promote understanding to foster interna- Nikels said that the target English graduate tional development.” population, however, is all stu- research assistant, Ramirez said she believes Phi Beta Delta works toward those dents, faculty and alumni con- and herself will be goals. The society’s objectives are to serve as a vehicle for the devel- nected to the institution. The working on the text opment of academic-based international programming and to pro- book will be distributed by the with help from vide a campus network of students, faculty and staff involved in university to bookstores and in Chuck Peek, English international endeavors, she said. alumni newsletters. 101 teacher. His She said she hopes the society will help to strengthen the rela- To have students involved in class is searching the tionship between the international and local communities. Phi Beta the celebration, the first UNK archives, scan- Delta may also provide opportunities to develop research and dis- Centennial Scholarship will be ning photographs, cussion about critical local and global issues, she said. granted in the fall of 2005. and reading micro- The deadline to apply for membership to the Epsilon Omega Information for the book will film from 1906 to chapter of Phi Beta Delta is Nov. 1. An application is available at the come from several sources, the present at The UNK International Student Services Web site at such as yearbooks, The Kearney Hub and Photo by Silvia Martinez http://www.unk.edu/offices/iss/home.htm. For more information, Antelope, The Kearney Hub The Antelope. The Bell Tower’s 24 bronze bells cast in France used to chime the hours call International Student Services at 308-865-8953. and the archives in the library. and provide a variety of music. 2 THE ANTELOPE CAMPUS BEAT THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 7, 2004 AMPUS UNK Counseling Center invites students to discuss mental health issues C by Blake Mullanix Oct. 3 through 9 is Mental events that can make one the change in life,” Chasek said. lives. Antelope Staff Writer Illness Awareness Week. depressed. Work, school, rela- The Counseling Center is To obtain more information “The word “depression” is BRIEFS In conjunction with Mental tionships, money are always offering free depression screen- about depression, the National a bland clinical label and such a Illness Awareness Week, the waiting to attack from behind ings throughout the week of Alliance for the Mentally Ill of wimp of a word compared to the UNK Counseling Center is and steal happiness. Oct. 4 through 9. The purpose is Central Nebraska, UNMC Thursday Oct. 7 is the last raging storm inside the victim’s opening its arms to anyone who Depression is a disease, and to make certain those who are College of Nursing, Buffalo day of the career fair on the brain. has any questions or is con- like all diseases, require treat- unsure of their mental wellbeing Community Health Partners, UNL campus. More informa- However, as Williams cerned about depression. Its ment, but first they have to be are not suffering depression. Region 3 Behavioral Health tion can be found at Styron said in Darkness Visible, message to sufferers: This is the detected. The Web site The screenings entails 20 ques- Services and NEBHANDS will www.unl.edu/careers/fallfair/. “Major depression is enough to time to seek help. http://mentalhelp.net, estimates tions of self-inventory, which present “In Our Own Voice.” A presentation for the Walt force you to stay in bed, to with- Human nature makes it that about 10 percent of compiles a final score to indi- “In Our Own Voice” is a Disney World College draw from others, to dwell on impossible for one to avoid the Americans suffer depression, cate the person’s level of recovery education presentation Program is also on Thursday your misery and to have very symptoms of depression. Life is but only one-third seek treat- depression. If necessary, the featuring trained consumer pre- in the Nebraskan Student few pleasant thoughts.” a mill for the production of ment, and when they do, they counselors will make a recom- senters who have “been there,” Union Cedar Room at 5:30 wait an average of 258 days to mendation for the person to see sharing there experiences in a p.m. Register online at do so. a doctor. effort to educate and increase www.wdwcollegeprogram.co “Mental Illness Awareness “Depression is a real ill- awareness of how people deal m. Week is trying to reduce the ness, and there is help,” Chasek with serious mental illness dis- Homecoming week contin- stigma of mental illness,” Tina said. orders and cope with the reality ues on the UNK Campus with Chasek, a counselor at UNK According to http://mental- of their illnesses while recover- the lip sync competition and DISC JOCKEY SERVICE said. “It is ok to go to a doctor to help.net, a presidential commis- ing and reclaiming productive Homecoming royalty crown- get an arm fixed, but there sion on mental health estimates lives. ing on Thursday Oct. 7 at 7 AMERICA’S MOST POPULAR DJ ENTERTAINMENT SERVICE seems to be shame in getting that one in five (about one or There will be two presenta- p.m. in the Health and Sports When it comes to Professional DJ’s, help with a mental problem.” two out of 10 are males and one tions of “In Our Own Voice” , Center. expierence counts. It’s what makes your “Depression is a huge issue in four are females) will suffer held for all interested persons, Opening night of “The special event even more memorable. for college students, because of depression sometime in their both taking place on Oct. 6 at House of Bernarda Alba” is Call Today With Complete Music. stress for classes and work and the Nebraskan Student Union in on Thursday in the Miriam 237-5247 “You bring the guests, Room 238B. The first meeting Drake Theater in the Fine Arts We’ll bring the party!” $450 Group Fundraiser will commence at 3 p.m. and Building at 7:30 p.m. Contact last till 5 p.m. The second ses- the box office to make reser- Toll Free 800-600-5247 301 Central Ave. Kearney Scheduling Bonus sion begins at 7 p.m. and ends at vations. E-mail: [email protected] www.cmusic.com 4 hours of your group’s time PLUS our free (yes, 9 p.m. Friday’s Homecoming event free) fundraising solutions EQUALS $1,000 - The depression screenings is the lawn display starting at $2,000 in earnings for your group. Call TODAY provided by the Counseling 2 p.m. for a $450 bonus when you schedule your non- Center will take place on Oct. 4 The College of Education sales fundraiser with CampusFundraiser. and 5 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Reception for Distinguished the Memorial Student Affairs Alumni will be held on Contact CampusFundraiser at (888) 923-3238, or Bring in this ad and get two drinks for the price of Building in the Counseling Friday, Oct. 8, 2004 from 3 one. visit www.campusfundraiser.com Center. On Oct. 6 the screenings p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Atrium of Come in this weekend and experiance the music of will move to the Nebraskan the College of Education Student Union Room 238B Building. from 3 p.m. till 9 p.m. On Oct. 7 Prior to the reception is a WAITING FOR JANE and 8, the screenings return to dedication of the Spillway and the Counseling Center from 9 Bridge outside of the building a.m. to 11 a.m. at 2:30 p.m. A short program If further information is honoring the graduates will needed regarding depression or begin at 3:20 p.m. any mental illness, the The Alumni Association is Counseling Centers doors are holding an Awards Banquet always open. This is a great and Reception on Friday opportunity to receive free evening at 6:00 p.m. A wine screenings, counseling, and and cheese reception will even medication if needed. begin the evening in the Contact Tina Chasek at Nebraskan Student Union Do You Know What the [email protected] or any of Ponderosa Room. For ticket the counselors available at the information, please call the Student Special is? Counseling Center at 308-865- Alumni Association at 865- 8248. 8474. You get One Large 1 The UNK homecoming week continues on Saturday Oct. 9, Topping Pizza for just IOTA, IOTA, IOTA, 2004 with the Homecoming The Women's Studies Honor Society, Parade at 10 a.m. You can add a small order in partnership with The Alumni Association will $7.99 of Breadsticks for $2 more! The Center for Teaching Excellence, hold a victory celebration fol- Campus Democrats and Campus Republicans lowing the Saturday football Presents: game at Bico’s. 2411 Avenue G A UNK chorus concert is on Dr. Wendy Smooth Sunday, Oct. 10. The free (308) 237-1266 Channeling Rage & Speaking Truth to Power: concert will be held at 3:00 Women, Politics and Change in the 21st Century p.m. in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. For further information contact Dr. David Bauer, pro- Sheen family Chiropractic October 14, 2004 fessor of music and perform- 4:00 pm ing arts, at [email protected]. Nebraskan Student Union, Room 238 A and B The Department of Modern (Reception to Follow) Languages of the University FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! of Nebraska at Kearney is Dr. James D. Sheen holding a Foreign Film and Culture Festival on Monday, 203 w 32nd PLEASE ALSO TAKE THIS Oct. 11 and Wednesday, Oct. LAST CHANCE 13 in Thomas Hall rooms 106 Kearney, NE 68845 TO REGISTER TO VOTE and 107 at 4 p.m. before and after the talk A Leadership Take-Out Workshop Series is on Election Day is November 2, 2004 Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004 in visit www.dnet.org for information about candidates the Nebraska Student Union 236-2134 dr. James Sheen P.C. or www.lwv.org/voter for helpful voter information. Oak Room. call 1-866-OUR-VOTE if you have any problems on election day! THE BOTTOM LINE

QUESTION: WHAT IS THE MOST PRESSING ISSUE IN THIS YEAR’S PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE?

Lynn Wemhoff Shawn Atwell Sarah Wales Columbus, NE sophomore Fremont, NE sophomore Dunning, NE sophomore

“Who has more knowledge “National security” “The war and the economy.” over the war.” 3 THE ANTELOPE OPINIONS THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 7, 2004

Presidential debates spark discussion I declare a thumb war! as students choose whom to support by Stephanie Queen said. “I’m looking forward to watching the next two debates to Antelope News Staff learn how each candidate stands on issues closer to home.” Jason Stodolka felt the same way, saying that neither candidate Opinions are varied concerning the performance of the politi- said anything either has not said before. “Both have a long way to cal candidates in the first presidential debate last week between go if they want the debates to be the deciding factor in who to vote President George W. Bush and Democratic presidential-nominee for, because they didn’t make any dynamic points,” the senior from Sen. John Kerry. Omaha said. “Kerry was very articulate, and Bush looked uncomfortable However, Stodolka did say that Kerry was the better speaker because Kerry was more decisive than Bush thought he’d be,” Jared overall. Blanton, a Kearney senior and staunch Kerry volunteer, said. “Kerry presented himself as someone who can lead the military and The main aspects of the debate upon which students focused lead the war on terror.” ranged from Kerry’s supposed history of flip-flopping on issues to Ashley Bellamy disagreed. “Kerry said things that he couldn’t Bush’s less-than-eloquent speeches and facial expressions. back up,” the senior from Elwood said. “He couldn’t clarify why he Stewart Clouse, a junior from Grant, paid attention to Kerry’s changed his stance on the war.” arguments. “I think Kerry did a poor job of explaining himself,” he Views such as these can be found all over the University of said, using Kerry’s indecision about the war in Iraq as an example. Nebraska at Kearney campus, from firm Bush supporters and Clouse cited Kerry’s previous statements of the war in Iraq being stanch Kerry supporter, to those who only watched the debate for the “wrong war, wrong place, and the wrong time.” extra credit in a class and those who did not watch it at all. Some Bush pointed out that troops in Iraq do not want “wishy- even questioned whether the debate decided anything at all. washy” support from a president, Clouse said. Dr. Joan Blauwkamp found the debate format to be a “spectac- “Bush has never wavered from what he said has said,” Jeff ular misnomer”; that is, more of a joint campaign appearance by the Jewell, a freshman from Lawrence, Kan., said. “He sticks with his two candidates. “It’s unfortunate that we have to see the candidates beliefs.” respond in such orchestrated, scripted ways,” Blauwkamp said. Jewell mentioned how Kerry has been known to flip-flop on A professor in the Political Science department, Blauwkamp issues. “That makes you look even stupider than mispronouncing said that the debates are not as pointed as they should be because words,” he said. there are no developed arguments; the candidates seem well- “Kerry talked about the past — he’s not focused on the future,” rehearsed. She did not totally give up on the idea of the debates, Diane Iwan, a senior from Ogallala, said. “Bush backed himself to however. “They provide voters a better look at candidates’ ideas, make his points stronger.” Photo by Jillian Hothan policy proposals and values than what they get from the news She talked about how the media made a big deal about Bush’s Brett Kjar (left) and Jered Butts (right) show off their broken media,” Blauwkamp said. changing facial expressions, something with which Gator digits. These Loper football players broke their thumbs in the She mourned the fact that both candidates used the first ques- Bennetzen agrees. same game. tion of the debate, in which moderator Jim Lehrer asked Kerry if he “He had that signature smirk on his face,” Bennetzen said. The could do a better job than President Bush in preventing another Kearney freshman said he can not believe much of what Bush said 9/11-type terrorist attack on the United States, as a springboard to because he was trying not to laugh. Bennetzen did not think Bush’s Do you have an discuss foreign policy. “It’s unfortunate that voters didn’t get to issues were genuine. hear candidates talk about the terror-alert system.” “I don’t want Bush in for another four years,” he said. “I don’t opinion you want to share The topic of the debate was homeland security and foreign pol- really like Kerry, but he’s the lesser of two evils.” icy. “There was not much discussion about homeland security,” Most students seemed to agree that Kerry was the better speak- Blauwkamp said. er and did not have nearly as many long pauses as the president. But with Antelope readers? Thursday’s debate seemed to be focused almost entirely on for- some still question if that is enough. eign policy, something many students felt they had heard about Ryan McMahon, a junior from Omaha, said, “John Kerry Write a letter to the editor. before. seemed more prepared but President Bush showed a lot more pas- [email protected] “I think each candidate’s statements were extremely repetitive, sion about all of his views on the issues, and I think that’s more and no new ground was covered,” Ben Goetz, a junior from Omaha, important.” See guidelines at left. Enough with reality TV! Who needs it? by Blake Mullanix But when is enough, enough? island naked for the remainder we view reality television as a “For Love Or Money” and and “The Fifth Wheel” are noth- Antelope Staff Writer Ratings for the crown jewel of of the contest. In a pre-reality an idealistic way of life, or even countless others have all but ing more than a forum for exhi- the reality kingdom, “Survivor”, crazed televison world, sexuali- worse, a true representation of smashed the idea of true love, bitionists. With a camera crew Reality television is skyrocketed when, eventual ty had already taken over pro- how life is lead today, society is and generally expose many men along for the ride, audiences in inescapable. Virtually every winner of the first season, gramming, but this was just a in big trouble. and women as being heartless, every cable subscribing house- channel carries at least one, and Richard Hatch, undressed and sign that sex had seeped into our “Who Wants To Marry A money hungry, backstabbing, hold in the country are subject some program nothing more. paraded around the deserted new favorite television form. If Millionaire”, “Outback Jack”, and for lack of a better substi- to highly sexual conversation, tute, prostitutes. But, hold on bare-skinned escapades in hot America, the tip of the iceberg tubs, and shots of the eventual has yet to be touched. Enter sexual encounter. This kind of “WifeSwap”. television, until recently, was With the divorce rate in the viewed only on expanded cable ANTELOPE U.S. surging past fifty percent, a channels, such as; HBO or reality show in which two Cinemax. Where is the modern households exchange wives is reality dating show being broad- Mitchell Center the antithesis of what the public casted? These shows are found Antelope Opinion Page Policy should be exposed to. There on stations like, FOX, home of News: 865-8488 • Advertising: 865-8487 • Fax: 865-8708 Any opinions expressed in columns, editorials, editori- may be a wholehearted message the WB, dancing frog, and E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] al cartoons or advertisements are the views of the indi- of “being happy with what you “Seventh Heaven”. With such a Online: http://www.unk.edu/theantelope vidual writer, artist or advertiser and do not necessarily have”, resting somewhere on marked difference between the reflect the views of the University of Nebraska at the surface of the show, but dating shows of the 1980’s-90’s Kearney, its employees or students, or The Antelope staff. make no mistake that the pro- and today, what can we expect Contributions to “Readers’ Opinions” must include the ducers are licking their chops for 2020 and beyond? And Managing Editor...... Francisco Itamar Gomes name of the writer, as well as the writer’s phone number, for the first appearance of where does the FCC plan to News Editor...... Amanda Muller home town and affiliation with the college. Phone num- nationally broadcasted adultery. draw the line? The answer to Advertising Manager...... Mike Nyffeler bers will not be printed but are necessary for verification. They will have good reason to. that is simple. The viewer is in They may be holding stock in charge of the ratings, not the Photo Editor...... Scott Barry Deadline for publication is Monday at noon. Submissions past deadline will be printed in the following edition The the next highest rated television FCC. Society needs to learn to Sports Editor...... Lesley Crutcher Antelope staff reserves the right to edit contributions to show to hit the airways since use their remote controls, and Special Assignments...... Jamie Knuth “Readers’ Opinions” for grammar, spelling, content and “Friends”. turn the channel. Is the repre- Entertainment Editor...... Kent Lutt length. Reality dating shows have sentation of the dating game had much success on the air- found on television today the Layout Editor...... Blake Mullanix Letters to be printed should be sent to: Readers’ Opinions waves. It all began in the 1980’s kind you would like to influence Circulation Manager...... 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By Darnell Wood threw an errand pass that fell Adams State capitalized on UNK drove down 55 yards to Adams State no choice but to The defense, which played Antelope Staff Writer into the hands of the Grizzlies this and scored a touchdown the Adams State eight yard line punt again. The next possession outstandingly, Akil Davis and Charles Allgood and returned from 11 yards out by Chris only to stall out and connect on for UNK started with a big time Grand Island junior Jered 23 yards for a Adams State Ross, to make the score 13-3. a 29-yard field goal to make the play to Garth Mins, which Goodwin each got an intercep- Turnover after turnover. touchdown to make the score 7- Fortunately, Adams State score 20-13 in favor of Adams totaled 34 yards, and the tion. Omaha junior Ryan This was the story of the 0. missed the extra point. State. Loper’s were once again in Bowers led the team with nine UNK offense in the game with Shaking off the turnover, The Lopers answered with The UNK defense once scoring range. tackles, three of them for a loss. Adams State last weekend in the UNK offense regrouped to a drive of its own. After a 21- again forced Adams State to go A sudden change of On the other side of the Alamosa, Colo. drive the ball down the field and yard pass to Lincoln junior three and out and punt the ball momentum occurred four plays ball, Richie Ross and Garth Although UNK out-gained answer with a 38-yard field goal Richie Ross, the UNK offense to Mins, who returned it 19 later when the Grizzlies’ George Mins each had five catches for Adams State in total offense by Northglenn, Colo. sopho- reached Adams State territory. yards to the 46-yard line. Holley intercepted Perry. The 88 yards, and backup quarter- 350-238 yards, the final score more Jessup Pfeifer to make the The team eventually scored a After starting so late for the ball was then pitched to back Marcus Goldenstein ended read 34-13. Turnovers, seven to score 7-3. touchdown with a pass from UNK offense, Northglenn, Brendan Smith and returned a up with 195 yards passing with be precise (including five inter- After one of the two inter- Goldenstein to Ross from five Colo. Junior Steve Bremmer total of 90 yards in a 14-point a touchdown. ceptions and two fumbles), ceptions by the defense, the yards out to make the score 13- sparked the team with a big swing to make the score 27-13. Next week, Kearney plays changed the outcome of the Lopers seemed to be in good 10 in favor of Adams State. The catch from Goldenstein for 29 Again, the relentless host to the Colorado School of game for the worst for the shape. Going into the second Grizzlies answered the call on yards to the Adams State 25- Lopers did not go away, driving Mines for Homecoming. Mines Lopers. quarter, UNK offense began to the next possession on a drive yard line. the ball 74 yards down to the comes into Foster Field 6-0 After establishing good move the ball again, with that capped eight plays for 80 The very next play Adams State five-yard line. The overall, and 3-0 in the RMAC. field position in the first quarter Gretna junior quarterback yards and a 1-yard touchdown Bremmer turned over the ball ensuing pass on fourth down This game could very well be after Aurora senior Akil Davis’ Marcus Goldenstein, leading by Quin Harrison to make the over with a fumble and the fell short to Mins, and Adams the RMAC championship game. second interception of the year, the charge. Unfortunately, score 20-10 at halftime. UNK offense was off their mark State dodged another bullet and The game will start at 1 p.m. on the first Loper turnover came Lexington senior Garth Mins The Lopers came out for again. kept its 14-point lead. the field turf of Foster Field. with 10:22 left in the first quar- was hit and fumbled on a very the second half dominating the Once again the defense Adams State added another ter. Kearney senior Eric Perry controversial play at the 42-yard line of scrimmage and wearing answered the task and forced touchdown to make the final line of the Lopers. out the Adams State defense. another three and out, which left score 34-13. Loper track team faces stiff competition Men’s and women’s golf teams drove hard at regional meet in South Dakota By Lesley Crutcher Steinbrink (23rd/33:53). but performances just weren’t up to par Antelope Sports Editor On the women’s side once again Robison placed in the top Kearney junior Luke ten in the 6K run. She finished Garringer and Alma freshman By Terra Boyer women finish in the top seven. University took home the top 240 for 56th; and Matt Blaylock in seventh place running a 23:15 Antelope Staff Writer UNK freshman Kami Hehn of billing, shooting a 2-under-par an Alliance sophomore placed Adrian Robison paced the UNK coming in only one second Clear Lake, S.D., tied with a 862 in 54 holes. 58th with a total score of 241. cross country teams this past behind UNO’s Kellie Ryan and Drury University player for 5th The Loper men shot a total The Northwest Region Fall weekend at the Pre-NCAA one minute 27 seconds behind Regional in Vermillion, S.D. winner Veronica Sackett of The UNK men’s and place. Hehn shot 86-87 for a team score of 924, which is an Head to Head is an important two-round score of 173. 8-stroke improvement over the tournament because the scores For the men, the team scored North Dakota (22:42). women’s golf teams met up 126 points to place sixth in an Also placing in the top twenty with stiff competition in their Three other Lady Lopers fin- team’s last tournament score, are greatly taken into account. ished in the top 11. Carly Hill of which was posted at Kearney’s Total team scores of this tourna- eight team field while the was Wyoming senior Laura tournaments in Hastings, Neb., women scored 99 points to Emmerich who finished in the and Springfield, Mo. Sept. 27 Kearney placed 8th shooting a Meadowlark Hills Golf Course. ment will be combined with the 176, and junior Amber Very consistent rounds were scores of a tournament occur- place fourth. 20th position with a time of and 28. This particular meet was 23:59. Just out of the top twenty The women’s golf team chal- Vanneman of Ideal, S.D., shot a played by the Lopers through- ring in Lincoln this spring; 178 for 9th place. Sophomore out the 54-hole tournament; these combined scores will packed with competition espe- was Kearney freshman Jordan lenged three other teams in the cially for the men. The meet Pallas finishing in the 21st posi- Drury University Invitational at Bobby Kosch of Minden shot a UNK shot 309-307-308. decide which teams are going to 180 to finish 11th in the tourna- It was Loper sophomore get to play in the “Super included nationally ranked tion in a time of 24:04. Rivercut Golf Club in teams Minnesota State-Mankato Rounding out the top 30 was Springfield. The women placed ment. Loper junior Lindsay Mark Moller of South Dakota Regionals” next May. The Vanneman of Grand Island shot that led the way for the UNK UNK annual Loper Cup was (9th) and South Dakota (12th). Lincoln junior Andrea Herndon 2nd overall as a team scoring Garringer led the men’s team (25th/24:17) and Lincoln fresh- just lower than Lindenwood and a combined score of 188 to men. Moller posted a three- supposed to be played last place 18th. round score of 226. He shot 76- Friday at the Kearney Country finishing the 10K course in a man Jennifer Fritz (28th/24:23). Rockhurst universities. time of 32:15. He finished just UNK cross country will com- The Loper women shot 353- The UNK men’s golf team 77-73 for 21st place. The next Club, but was delayed until next had a less-than-desirable finish Loper to place was Brian Fehr a spring due to unfavorable behind winner Nick Hirsch of pete next at the Concordia Invite 354 for a combined score of 707 St. Cloud State who ran a 32:09. at 10:30 a.m. in Seward, Neb. in 36 holes of play. The team at its Northwest Region Fall junior from Gothenburg. Fehr weather conditions. The Loper Head to Head at Hasting’s shot a 229 to tie for 29th place. Cup allows UNK golf team Garringer was running this meet The Concordia Invite will be the had 75 more strokes than the just a week after being named final meet before the Lopers invitational winners, the host Lochland Country Club. Freshman Matt Jarosz of alumni to come back and chal- Through the rain and cool Grand Island shot a 235 for 47th lenge the current team mem- RMAC runner of the week. Just compete at the RMAC college, Drury University. finishing out of the top twenty Championships in Golden, Drury University had six weather, the team finished 11th place; Nick Swaney a sopho- bers. out of 14 teams. St. Cloud State more from Blair, Neb., shot a was Kearney freshman Brock Colo. Congratulations, You’re no. 1 5 THE ANTELOPE ENTERTAINMENT THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 7, 2004 “House of Bernarda Alba” hits the stage

The role of Angustias, the ming doors. This play is in the dents, seniors and UNK facul- oldest daughter of Bernarda, is genre of a tragedy, but these ty/staff; and free to UNK stu- played by Bobbi Ridenour, a women make the telling enjoy- dents with a valid UNK ID. junior from McCook, Neb. able. Tickets may be reserved Angustias is nearly 40 years old “The House of Bernarda throught the UNK Theatre Box and has just received her first Alba” runs this Thursday Office, via phone at 865-8417, proposal of marriage. Ridenour through Sunday and again Oct. or email to [email protected]. shows the love-sick elation of 14-16 at 7:30 p.m. in UNK’s her character as well as the Miriam Drake Theatre. Tickets blind adoration for her suitor. are $7 for adults; $5 for stu- Adela is the youngest of the daughters of Bernarda Alba, and Photo by Brittany Thalls she seems determined to ruin The actresses dressed in early 1900s clothing in the production. the reputation that her mother holds to be so important. Sophomore Lauren Blessing from Elwood, Neb., molds the role of selfish Adela to herself, and the audience learns her secrets throughout the play. The roles of Magdalena is played by senior Charise Dawson from Bertrand, Neb. Jordyn Dalton, a sophomore Photo by Brittany Thalls bands, which is made more dif- from Fremont, Neb., plays the The story of “The House of Bernarda Alba” involves a mother ficult by their forced solitude. part of Martirio. The fifth and her daughters. They must mourn for eight years in their This play kicks off the daughter of Bernarda is Amelia, house. 2004-2005 theater season for played by Kearney freshman “The House of Bernarda Alba.” the UNK department. In this Kiley Kreutzer. by Brittany Thalls The story, set in Spain in Antelope Staff Writer adaptation of Federico Garcia Another key character to the early 1900s, begins with the Lorca’s original play by Emily the story is La Poncia, the death of Bernarda’s husband. Mann, the all-female cast is housekeeper. Freshman and You will walk into the audi- She insists that she and her five made up of only 18 characters. Holdrege native Sarah Schreiter torium to the sound of mournful daughters must endure the old Katie Miller, a junior from makes this character her own in Spanish guitar melodies. The custom of an eight-year mourn- Elgin, Neb., plays Bernarda, the her impressive performance. red velvet curtain towers high ing period, during which none honor-obsessed mother of five She knows the secrets of the above the stage. It hides, just for of them can leave the house or daughters. Miller does an excel- house but seems to hope that a little longer, the tale you are be seen at all. Needless to say, lent job of capturing the spirit of Bernarda will get them all here to witness. this idea is not received with the her character, who tries to worked out before it is too late. The tale of Bernarda and five daughters very well, all ignore the bitterness in her own Questions arise during the her five daughters is a story told who are eager to be out and to household by imposing even course of the play that are by the UNK Department of enjoy their lives. They are all more strict guidelines for her answered in the final scene at Music and Performing Arts in especially eager to find hus- daughters. the sound of gunshots and slam- T & A reinvent music Hear ye! by Becky Rosenthall have heard them perform. They that no two shows ever sound Antelope Staff Writer have played numerous places the same because they never around the community, such as play the musical numbers in the The Roman, Platte Valley same way twice. Greg Tesdall and Mike Brewery, Black Sheep Coffee Because they are such a Hear ye! Adams are different from most and the outside bar at broad band, people who have typical 56-year-olds. Instead of Cunningham’s, known as the different musical tastes can spending their weeknights and Courtyard. enjoy them. These two men weekends sitting in front of a Acoustics are really impor- relate to the audience and know TV, watching football or doing tant for the style and the perfor- what people like. “I listen and Hear ye??? any other everyday activity, mance they count on. Two of collect music from other peo- these two men pack up their their favorite places to perform ple,” Tesdall said. “We don’t equipment and hit the stage. are The Roman and The have a favorite band that we lis- Together Tesdall and Courtyard because everything ten to, but if somebody will tell Adams created a band called comes together with the excel- us about a band or ask us to play T&A (the title, naturally, comes lent acoustics at these two a song from someone that we from the first letter of their last places. don’t know, we’ll probably find names). Both Adams and Tesdall their album and listen, some- Come check out these The two have known each are multi-talented musicians. times liking what we hear or other for about 10 years, but Both can play the guitar and not. That’s how we get turned only through reputation and the piano. Mike also plays the har- on to music.” respect for each other as fellow monica and bass, as well as Even though they take the great music acts coming musicians. They had an admira- sings. Greg, on the other hand, likes of spectators to heart, they tion for each other and the work plays the saxophone, flute and do, however, have their own that they did. About four percussion. Mastering these favorite bands that have influ- months ago, while paying at a instruments makes them enced them over the years. Greg to the Kearney community: Main Street gig, Greg was unique, because each and every and Mike are both fans of Phish, asked to sit in with Mike and his one mentioned, besides the and most of their influence band. Ever since that moment piano, is heard throughout their comes from Bob Dylan. But people have requested that these show. All those different instru- they also like 311, Macabre, two continue to play together. ments in a two-hour show put The Grateful Dead and BlackSheep Coffee House Bob Ayers T&A does not play a typi- on by only two men sounds Widespread. 2309 Central Avenue Oct. 8, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. cal type of music like most pretty complicated, and audi- However, the music that bands. In fact, they hate when ences will be impressed. these guys put on for the public people ask that particular ques- The two men play a variety is nothing less that fabulous. Joel Fought tion about music genre. of different songs, some rela- “We make the songs fit our style According to Adams, they are tively modern and some oldies. of singing. That makes us Oct. 9, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. like no other band, especially Favorites of audiences have unique,” Adams said. those around Kearney. been “Mr. Bojangles” and If you’re interested in lis- “We are really improvisa- “Landslide.” The interesting tening to T&A live, call down to Cunningham’s Journal Shelter Belt/feariscalm tional. We play folk to country, thing about all the songs and Cunningham’s Journal at 237- blues to light jazz. We are like performances that they put on is 9737 for more info. 15 West 23rd Street Oct. 8, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. nobody else. We play totally off the top of our heads. We’re not Photo by Jamie Knuth a rehearsal band, we don’t do Adams jams to his favorite tunes while pleasing the crowd. The Darlings sets,” Adams, lead vocalist of T & A, said. There are times when the Oct. 9, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. two will be playing a gig, and suddenly they decide to try a Maxwell’s Lounge G-Wiz new song that neither one has played before. But it always 301 Second Avenue Oct. 7-9, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. ends up sounding great. These new multifaceted musicians have so much chem- istry and trust in one another’s Paradise Cove Waiting for Jane ability, that people are able to hear that through their music. I80 South 2nd Avenue Oct. 9, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Although these two men are not the as well-known around Kearney, they are highly respected by the people that 6 THE ANTELOPE ENTERTAINMENT THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 7, 2004 Kearney Area Children’s Museum ANY NON-SPECIAL OFF BEVERAGE IN THE gives students opportunity to volunteer $1.00 ELEPHANT’S EYE by Jenni Epley from infant age to pre-teen are The museum is reaching Maxwell’s Specials Antelope Staff Writer welcome at the museum to par- out to the Kearney community take in special events or just to help with the relocation interact with their peers. effort. The museum welcomes MONDAYS: $1.50 Mixed Drinks To most UNK students’ Currently, the museum is monetary, in-kind or one-time surprise, the Kearney Area relocating to the former donations. Numerous business- TUESDAYS: $1.50 Longnecks Children’s Museum has more to Tollifsen Elliott Lumber Home es donated to the museum dur- offer than they once thought. Center. The original building ing a fundraising barbeque dur- WEDNESDAYS: $1 Wells/$1 Draws The museum may be uti- will be remodeled and an addi- ing Cruise Nite. Also, Pane lized by more than just kids. tion will be added after the Bello will start a program Oct. THURSDAYS: PENNY PITCHERS! Everyone can participate in remodel is completed. The addi- 5, which will allow customers planned events. tional space will allow the to purchase a “Kidz Meal,” and FRIDAYS: $1.50 Bacardi Rum The museum can be a great museum to permit more chil- 50 percent of the sales will be Live place to go for an hour or two dren and interactive programs donated to the Kearney Area SATURDAYS: $1.50 Skyy Vodka in-between classes or on the and learning. Children’s Museum. weekend. Peggy Abels, president, “It’s an easy way for area $1 cover w/student ID Fridays & Saturdays The museum is a place said, “Our new downtown loca- families to support the Kearney UNK STUDENTS where families can go to spend tion will put us back in the heart Area Children’s Museum as time together and learn at the of the community. The site is well as enjoy a great meal,” www.maxwellslive.com same time. It can be a great conveniently located and it has Danburg said. place for nontraditional students excellent expansion possibili- Harvest Moon Farms, WWW.MAXWELLSLIVE.COM with children to interact with ties, convenient parking and located two and one-half miles other parents and allow their many other benefits.” west of Amherst, will also be children to play and learn at Abels said that during the doing its part to help support the their own pace. coming months, the museum museum. On Oct. 17, a portion The museum is 100 percent will develop and refine its site. of the day’s admission will be hands-on and very interactive. In addition to the structural donated to the museum. “Children can learn about plans, officials are developing a The Kids Fine Arts Day their surroundings and also comprehensive plan for exhibits will be Oct. 23. Children other aspects of the world that and programming to meet the explore the world of music, art, may not be readily available to needs of the community.” creative movement and much them,” Tricia Danburg, execu- The museum allows for more. The event will be at tive director, said. Children are great volunteer opportunities, Harmon Park Activity Center able to spend quality time with and students are encouraged to from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Kids their parents, siblings, aunts, volunteer. The museum will Fine Arts Day is sponsored by uncles and even grandparents. also be looking for student the Kearney Area Art Council. The museum allows children to teachers and nurses to help For more info about the learn as they play, which is how coordinate events and programs museum, contact Tricia children learn best. Children in the future. Danburg at 308-698-2228. Take a quick look at Kearney’s local music scene All photos by Jamie Knuth

Above: Judd Hoos Band

Middle: Stumble

Bottom: Waiting for Jane 7 THE ANTELOPE SPORTS THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 7, 2004 Loper volleyball triumphs over Western State in three straight

By Ryan Schmidt slow in the last game, but they error and ended up with a .600 Antelope Staff Writer regained composure and ended percentage in her attack effi- up winning big. ciency. The Western State Western State got within Also, with her 10 kills Mountaineers came into one point of the Lopers early in Arnold pulled herself that much Kearney hoping for a big win the last game, but that was the closer to becoming UNK’s all- against the Loper volleyball closest the Mountaineers would time kills leader. She now needs team, but the Lopers turned the get because the Lopers got hot only 65 more in order to pass team away and improved its and closed the game out in an Kim Vokolek (1,526) and claim record to 19-0 overall and 8-0 in impressive fashion, handing her spot as one of UNK’s all- the RMAC. Western State a 19-point loss. time greats. This loss dropped the The Lopers did not have its The Lopers had 46 defen- Mountaineers to a record of 5- best numbers of the season sive digs in the three sets with 11 overall and 2-6 in the against Western State. In the Bethany Spilde, Erin Arnold, RMAC. first game, the team posted an and Mikala Gleason digging The Lopers had no problem attack efficiency percentage of nine apiece. Brett McCurdy with Western State, defeating .280, but this was far better than also contributed six to the total. the Mountaineers in three sets the Mountaineers .031 percent- With this win, the team with a score of 30-17, 30-19, age. reached a winning steak of 19 and 30-11. This marks the 18th By the third game, UNK straight games, tying the record sweep of the season for the increased this percentage to held under Coach Rick Squires Lopers. .485, while holding Western since 1999. The Lopers look to The UNK women had no State to a meager .029 percent- break this record when the team trouble winning the first game. age. In this game the Lopers plays Nebraska-Omaha on Oct. They seemed excited, yet forced the Mountaineers to 5 at Omaha. focused and were able to win by commit seven errors, while This looks to be an exciting 13 points. UNK committed only two. game, and it will be aired live The second game was a bit Erin Brosz led the Lopers on NETV2. The broadcast will closer but the Lopers then went with 11 kills, and Samantha also be available on UNO’s on a run and ended up winning Danner and Erin Arnold Web site. by 11. chipped in with 10 apiece. The team started out a little Danner committed only one UNK Lady Lopers clobber South Dakota

By Justin Kerchal ty,” said Peter Yazvac, sports total attacks. Erin Arnold was Antelope Staff Writer information director at UNK, also helped lead the Lopers with “There was a lot of press cover- 11 kills and 12 defensive digs. age at the game.” Some of the Alison Glidden got to see Even in front of a small press there included Channel 11 some playing time, as well get- crowd last Tuesday, the Loper news and the Omaha World - ting in to play two out of the Volleyball team took control of Herald. three sets. In those two sets South Dakota. In a three-set In the first set, the Lopers Glidden had two kills and five match UNK beat South Dakota beat South Dakota 30-22. Totals total attacks with four defensive with ease. for the first set included 22 kills digs. Samantha Harvey had There was something dif- and 38 attacks for UNK, while three kills and eight total attacks ferent about this match, howev- South Dakota only had 15 kills during the match. er, and it wasn’t that the compe- with 35 total attacks. Other players with key tition was tough; it was that it During the second set UNK roles in the wins included took place at a neutral site. For again soundly defeated South Bethany Spilde who had 48 suc- the last four years UNK and Dakota 30-17. UNK had 14 cessful sets out of 52 total sets South Dakota have taken turns kills and 38 total attacks, with during the match. Steph hosting the match at a neutral South Dakota having 11 kills Hoemann had four defensive site. Two years ago UNK hosted and 50 total attacks. digs, and Brett McCurdy had the match at Humphrey St. The third and final set three defensive digs. Francis High School in South Dakota lost to the Lopers According to Yazvac, some Humphrey, Neb. 30-22. UNK had 20 kills and 41 of the press coverage for this Last year the two did not total attacks during that set, and game included a write up in the play, but this year South Dakota South Dakota had 14 kills and Omaha World-Herald, with a hosted the match at Lincoln 39 total attacks. picture of Erin Brosz dominat- Pius X High School, in Lincoln. During the set, Erin ing over South Dakota. That South Dakota chose Pius X, Gundmundson led the Lopers picture can be found in last because two of their players with 21 kills and 41 total week’s Wednesday edition of College Night graduated from there. attacks. Laura Marske led South the Omaha World-Herald. “It was a great opportuni- Dakota with 10 kills and 26 Every Tuesday from 10 p.m. - 1a.m. At The Big Apple Fun Center Win a FREE Game of Bowling when you get a Strike with the Red Head Pin. Cost: $6 / person + tax Shoe Rental: $2 / pair + tax $1.00 Long Necks Bowl all you want - NO LIMIT! Big Apple Fun Center • 500 W. 4th St. - Kearney • Call for RSVP 308.234.4545 8 THE ANTELOPE NEWS THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 7, 2004 Mock trial allows students to explore initiative issues From Gambling, page 1 than the community to allow the issue. going across the state line to time we have got to look at both majority of people gambling are 419 and 420, the state's con- casino gambling. Under “We needed to put something gamble. sides.” in the lower income level,” said stitution would be amended to Amendment 3, two casinos, with out for the voters to vote on,” Plucker said, “$300 million is The Gambling for the Good Ben Kuhl, a Grand Island sopho- allow communities to authorize no regard to location, would be Sen. Arnie Stuthman of Platte lost by Nebraska to Iowa alone Life campaign maintained that more who opposes both gam- games of chance regulated by the built in Nebraska and heavily Center said. each year.” gambling creates $5 in social bling proposals. Nebraska Gaming Commission. regulated by the legislature. While the legislature voted to Kimball Mayor Greg costs for every $1 in revenue. Still, the supporting groups “The initiatives spell out local On the opposition side of the put Amendment 3 on the ballot, Robinson said the increase in tax The social costs, the cam- contended that gambling is a control and let the local commu- debate was attorney Jefferson Keep the Money in Nebraska's revenue would help ease the bur- paign claims, include an increase form of entertainment and there nities decide whether or not to Downing and his group, campaign collected 640,000 sig- den of property taxes and help in crime and subsequent police are many legal issues, such as allow gambling,” Plucker said. Gambling for the Good Life. natures during a successful peti- give his citizens what they need. costs, a lower standard of living, alcohol, that have social costs. Two casinos in or near Gambling for the Good Life tion drive to put their initiatives Professor Louishomme said, increased welfare costs, Though there was no verdict Omaha with up to 4,900 video argues for a “no” vote on both on the ballot. “States are really looking for increased divorce and a victim- given at the trial, Judge Karen slot machines around the state the initiatives and Amendment 3 Sen. Brown said, “There is an new ways to raise revenues other ization of the poor. Hunt emphasized that the verdict would subsequently be built. The to maintain the state constitu- appetite and a willingness of than increasing taxes to the com- Gambling for the Good Life of extended gambling will be state would also be able to tional ban on casinos. people to participate in it.” mon citizen.” has posted on their Web site: decided by voters on Election impose a high tax on these “Casino gambling is a loser The attraction of casino gam- Though the lure of increased “Expanded gambling will cost Day. games. for Nebraska,” Downing told the bling in the state is the millions state funding is strong, people Nebraska $400 million to 'save' “The responsibility to decide Sen. Pam Brown, represent- courtroom. of dollars in tax revenue that will are skeptical over the true eco- less than $200 million.” this issue lies in the people in this ing Vote Yes on Amendment 3's The issue of adding extended be collected, said the supporting nomic impact of gambling. Students are especially con- hall, for the people watching at campaign to amend the state gambling proposals to the groups. Plucker and Sen. Brown Keith Becker, Kearney cerned about the possibility of home and for every Nebraska constitution, argued for the November ballot stemmed from claimed that Iowa's citizens are sophomore, said, “It would cer- dramatic social costs. “Gambling voter,” Hunt said. authority of the legislature rather increasing pressure on the legis- benefiting from the tax dollars tainly be beneficial to gain funds takes money away from people lature to give citizens a choice on that are spent by Nebraskan's for the university, but at the same that need it the most because the Greeks grades soar at UNK as chapters focus on academics by Kelly A. Hickman Antelope Staff Writer

The Greek community at The University of Nebraska at Kearney has reached an all- time scholarship high. At the biannual Scholarship Awards Night recently, Greeks gathered together to honor their academic achievements for the spring 2004 semester. It was at the gathering that UNK sororities and fraternities learned they had earned the highest grades yet. All-sorority GPA was 3.28; all-fraternity GPA was 3.15; and all-Greek GPA was 3.21. This scholastic accomplish- ment brings pride to the Greek chapters as each focuses on scholarship as a crucial aspect of membership. Kristin Farwell, Panhellenic director of scholarship, Kearney senior and Gamma Phi Beta public relations vice president, said there is a reason for the great grades. “Each chapter works really hard on scholarship program- ming,” Farwell said. “This just shows that hard work pays off.” At the scholarship awards night, individual and chapter awards were given as well. Highest Sorority GPA Award went to Alpha Omicron Pi, with a 3.375 GPA. Runner-up for this award was Gamma Phi Beta, with a 3.245 GPA. The William Nester Cup for Highest Fraternity GPA went to Sigma Phi Epsilon, with a 3.14 GPA. Runner-up for the William Nester Cup was Alpha Tau Omega, with a 3.07 GPA. Gamma Phi Beta sorority won the Most Improved Sorority GPA Award, with a scholarship improvement of plus 0.20. Alpha Tau Omega won the Most Improved Fraternity GPA Award with an improvement of plus 0.36. Several individuals were honored for their academic achievements as well. The Panhellenic Achievement Award was given to Ruth Udey, Columbus, Chi Omega. Panhellenic Most Improved GPAAward was given to Alexis Babbitt, Kearney, Gamma Phi Beta. Panhellenic Outstanding Sophomore Award was given to Molly Weitzenkamp, Hooper, Alpha Omicron Pi; and the Shirley McPeck Walker Panhellenic Scholarship was awarded to Katie Frost, Grand Island, Alpha Phi. Farwell, who serves on Panhellenic, which is the gov- erning body for all the sorori- ties on campus, was impressed with each one's academic achievements. “I was really proud when I saw every sorority's GPA was up,” Farwell said. “Every sorority improved from the semester before.”