T HE U NIVERSITY OF N EBRASKA - KEARNEY V OL. 98, NO . 12 THE ANTELOPE THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 4, 2003 Holiday travel can be dilemma for students by Lexie Perlinger There are many students here the cost of parking a car at the with nobody around? Who is Antelope Staff Writer on campus that do not live with- airport for the time allotted are going to get the mail while I am in close driving distance of not included in this estimation. gone? Who is going to make home. For students who live Some students are fortunate sure that my fish gets fed? It is that time of year again: only a few hours away, the cost enough to only have a short dis- "I really don't have to worry time to start studying for finals of getting home is not so much tance to travel. "I only have about any of those problems and get ready for the holiday of a concern as it is to students about 140 miles to go, so it usu- because I will be here the major- season. Soon the smell of who live across the state, in ally will only take me a half of a ity of Christmas break working Christmas cookies and the another state or even in another tank of gas to get home," Brett here in Kearney," Charlie sound of Christmas music will country. Lammers, Paxton junior, said. Castellaw, Mitchell senior, said. fill the air and thoughts of buy- For students that need to Other students have a greater Others, however, do have ing gifts and wrapping them travel long distances, the prima- distance to go. "I live in these worries. each carefully will cross a per- ry method of travel home is by Colorado so I have to fill up In conclusion, it really is son's mind. It will also soon be air. Unfortunately, the cost of twice on the way home and quite pricey to go home for the time to start packing up belong- airfare rises during the busy hol- twice on the way back. It costs holidays. There are many differ- ings and prepare to go home for iday seasons. about $40 each time I fill my ent facets to consider before a few weeks. It soon will be According to a flight search truck up. I also have to worry leaving for three consecutive Christmas. on the Web site about boarding my dog. weeks. It really is a nuisance Students have a great feeling www.expedia.com, the cheapest Usually, to board my dog here dealing with all of the hassles after getting done with those round-trip ticket from Omaha to in Kearney, it costs me $16 a involved just to go home to pesky classes that have been Berlin, Germany, on American day," Kaela Lawson, Ft. Collins, relax and see family and friends stressing them out for the past Airlines will cost approximately Colo., senior, said. for such a short break. nine weeks. Most are ready to $2,526.09. The cost of gas to While the majority of college In spite of all of those dilem- spend some time relaxing with Omaha and keeping a car at the students do not have the worry mas, no nuisance can be great the family. airport over the holidays is not of dealing with boarding their enough to stop a college student However, there is a common included in this estimate. pet, there had many other con- from going home over the holi- dilemma that many college stu- If a student were to purchase cerns to consider when going days to see the ones they love. dents run into now. That dilem- a round trip ticket from Omaha home for the holidays. Some of No matter the cost, no price can ma is: How much it is going to to Chicago, Ill., it would cost the concerns of students on be set on the value of spending cost to get home for the holi- from $119 to $298. Again, the campus included: Is my house time with family over the holi- Photo by Quincy Cromer days? cost of gas money to Omaha and going to be safe for three weeks days. The Christmas season can create travel problems for students. Students Salvation Army does good works enjoy ice cream,

by Beth Bremer Hixenbaugh said that the Salvation Antelope Staff Writer Army is continuing with its kettle drive to salad bar collect donations from the community. “The kettle drive is a fundraiser in which by Ben Broshar The season of giving is once again upon our goal is $82,000,” Hixenbaugh said. Antelope Staff Writer us. In Kearney, this means the Salvation While the Salvation Army is not planning any new activities this year, they should have Army works overtime. The UNK Student Whenever there is distress or strife in the their hands full with the ones they are current- ly involved with. Government's Issues and world, the Salvation Army seems to be Concerns Committee held a there. From the California wildfires to “By the time we have all of our drives and collections underway, we have a pretty busy forum Nov. 24 to discuss a pro- Hurricane Isabel, the organization was posal for Chartwells. The com- there to provide families with shelter and month ahead of us,” Hixenbaugh said. Hixenbaugh also encouraged people to mittee formed their recommen- food. dations from reflected student The Salvation Army’s mission doesn’t call if they want to volunteer as a bell ringer for the holiday seasons. input from Residence Hall coun- change during the holidays--the organi- cils and meetings. zation and its volunteers keep busy to UNK students recognize and appreciate the work done by the Salvation Army. Members include Erin make the holidays comfortable and Kochenderfer, chair, Lina cheerful for those in need. “I think it’s a good thing because the Christmas season is about giving to peo- Translavina, co-chair, Andrea “First, we try to ensure that every- Thede, advisor, Toby Toland body has a happy holiday,” Major Dale ple, and it provides an outlet for people in the community to become involved in advisor and members Amber Hixenbaugh, Salvation Army pastor, Hollandsworth, Steve Sheridan, said. something positive,” Jason Stodolka, Omaha junior, said. “It provides an oppor- Kristina Bower and Jennifer The Salvation Army collects food Barkhurst. items and puts together food baskets to tunity for those incarcerated to give as well.” The most common positive give to needy families around the holiday responses of 375 students polled season by conducting food drives through- For more information on the Salvation Army call (308) 234-9998, or visit the were about the ice cream and the out the community. The organization also selection at the salad bar. The works with Good Fellows to purchase toys for Salvation Army National Headquarters Web site at www.salvationarmyusa.org. most common complaints were those incarcerated to give as gifts to their families. about unfriendly service, restric- They also work with the Youth Rehabilitation and tive transfer times (75 percent of Treatment Center (YRTC) so the youth can send gifts to their them said they'd be willing to families. pay more to make the transfer times start sooner and end later)

See Chartwells, page 8 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas by Leslie McCormick can do to celebrate the Christmas wreaths can be picked up on tion that would like to share tra- wreath-decorating contest and reindeer and visit Santa in his Antelope Staff Writer season. Dec. 1. ditions from their country and the Holiday Celebration are Christmas cottage. Then enjoy The Loper Programming and “If student organizations cultures. funded by the UPFF and spon- strolling carolers, Christmas Activities Council (LPAC), for- would like to participate in the “The purpose is to provide sored by LPAC. pony rides, hayrack rides and Now that Thanksgiving is merly the Student Activities banner-painting contest, they ways for other students to learn If you’re in the mood for a lit- other holiday surprises. For more over, the Christmas season is Council (SAC), is sponsoring a may do so prior to Dec. 7,” Karla diversity amongst the students at tle holiday music, the UNK information, contact Jill Elliott, suddenly upon us. Many UNK banner-painting and wreath-dec- Falk, Student Activities UNK,” Falk said. Symphonic Band will be per- (308) 236-9980, or go to students won’t be able to travel orating contest Dec. 1-7 in the Coordinator, said. For more Winners of the banner and forming at the Fine Arts Recital www.downtownkearney.com. home again until Christmas Nebraskan Student Union. The information, call 865-8523. wreath contest will be Hall on Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Want more Christmas walks? because of work, graduation, contest is open to all UNK orga- On Dec. 9, there is a Holiday announced at the Holiday Admission is free. There will be a "Christmas on travel distance, money, etc. So nizations, and cash prizes will be Celebration at 7:30 p.m. in the Celebration. The event is free For more Christmas fun, visit the Platte" Christmas Tree Walk while you are still here in available for first, second and Cedar Room of the Student and open to the public, and holi- Downtown Kearney. On Dec. 4, at Trails and Rails Museum on Kearney preparing for final third place. Painting for the ban- Union. The program is open to day refreshments will be served. there will be an Old-Fashioned exams, there are a few things you ner contest begins Dec. 1 and any student or student organiza- Both the banner-painting and Christmas Walk. See Santa’s See Holidays, page 6 Weekend News Entertainment Sports Weather

FRIDAY Sunny Chartwells Holidays a View images of High 31, Low 10 food discussed time for family, a semester in SATURDAY at forum traditions sports Sunny High 46, Low 20 SUNDAY page 8 page 5 page 5 Cloudy/Windy High 54, Low 27 2 THE ANTELOPE CAMPUS BEAT THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 4, 2003 UNK CALENDAR CAMPUS BRIEFS

Thursday-Friday, Dec. 4-5: 8:30 p.m. in the Student Union EXPLORATIONS percussion, Kearney- Nikki Hata, Tokyo, Japan. online at www.unk.edu/public- Holiday Banner Painting Food Court. LECTURE Foster, ; Aaron Graddy, safety. Contest at the Nebraskan alto saxophone; Spencer CAREER DEVELOPMENT They also may submit an Student Union. Monday, Dec. 8: UNK Dr. Charles Peek will deliv- Hansen, trumpet, , WORKSHOPS appeal to the Public Safety Chess Club, 7 p.m. in the er an Explorations lecture enti- Omaha- Sarah Reeks, alto sax- Office located in the southwest Thursday, Dec. 4: Loper Student Union Food Court. tled “‘Love That Well Which ophone, Ravenna- Brad Bohn, UNK and the Kearney corner of the Memorial Student Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Anyone interested in playing is Thou Must Leave’: Narrator, trumpet and electric bass, Public Library will sponsor Affairs Building. Another in the East concourse of the invited to join. For more infor- Protagonist, and Teacher in A Wayne- Jessica Murtaugh, Career Development option to try is to submit the Health and Sports Center. mation contact Randall Farewell to Arms” on trumpet, York- Scott Vincent, Workshops at 7 p.m. the second case to the Student Heckman at Thursday, Dec. 4 at 4:30 in the trumpet, Red Oak, Iowa- Monday of each month at the Government court at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4: [email protected]. Thomas Hall Atrium. Suzanne Bochman, tenor saxo- Kearney Public Library. The every Tuesday in the Student Explorations Lecture, “‘Love The lecture will reflect ideas phone, Canton, S. Dak.- workshops are free and open to Government Area of the That Well Which Thou Must Monday, Dec. 8: Concerts- Dr. Peek presented at the Jacquelyn Schneller, trombone, the public. The event will be Nebraskan Student Union. All Leave’: Narrator, Protagonist, On-The-Platte, 7:30 p.m. in the International Hemingway Tokyo, Japan- Jun Takanarita, kicked off on Nov. 10 with appeals must be written within and Teacher in A Farewell to Fine Arts Recital Hall. The Conference in Stresa, Italy, in percussion and acoustic , Alexandra Dillon, a nationwide 14 days of the ticket issue date. Arms,’” 4:30 p.m. in the recital features Dan Schmidt, 2002. A reception will follow Hokkaido, Japan- Kozue trainer formerly with Thomas Hall atrium. The lec- trumpet, Marc LaChance, the lecture. Ebina, acoustic and electric Development Dimensions KEARNEY FEDERAL ture will reflect ideas Dr. Peek trombone and Jonathan piano and Nagoya, Japan- Taiki International, and her program CREDIT UNION presented at the International Sokasits, piano. KANSAS CITY JAZZ Takamura, electric and acoustic “Accomplishments - the Key to SPONSORS “THE MOST Hemingway Conference in SOLOIST MIKE guitar. Effective Interviewing.” PRECIOUS GIFT OF ALL” Stresa, Italy, in 2002. A recep- Tuesday, Dec. 9: Television METHENY TO PERFORM “People need a place to tion will follow the lecture. Preview of the UNK WITH UNK JAZZ/ROCK NINE STUDENTS learn about resources that will Kearney Federal Credit Bachelor’s Date, 7-8 p.m. on ENSEMBLE SELECTED FOR ANNUAL help them as they look for a job Union is sponsoring a new hol- Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 4- Channel 8. Be sure to tune in NEBRASKA SEMESTER and pursue their careers,” said iday community service tradi- 6: UNK Volleyball NCAA and see how the UNK Mike Methany, Kansas City ABROAD Michelle Fleig-Palmer, director tion this year. Students, faculty Tour-Elite Eight Bachelor, Cody Pope, swept jazz trumpet/flugelhorn soloist of the dual career program. and staff are highly encouraged his Bachelorette of choice, will be performing at the UNK Nine UNK students have “These workshops will be valu- to get involved with “The Most Friday, Dec. 5: Coffeehouse Crystal Wettlaufer, off her feet Fine Arts Recital Hall at 7:30 been selected to participate in able because the people pre- Precious Gift of All.” This pro- Performer: Jennifer Daniels, on their date. p.m. Dec. 6 with the UNK the Nebraska Semester Abroad senting devote their time and ject facilitates benevolent Jazz/Rock Ensemble. The free program next spring at Palacky energy remaining up-to-date in members of the community to concert will include big band University at Olomouc, Czech current job search trends and visit care home residents dur- music with an emphasis on the Republic. The 11-week pro- will share that information.” ing the holiday season. POLICE BEAT 1970’s-1990’s time period. The gram, from mid-March through For more information con- Interested participants are to music will come from the May, is led by faculty and tact Fleig-Palmer at 865-8404. stop by the union’s lobby at Ongoing: A female UNK her vehicle booted in Lot 12 libraries of North Texas allows students to study at 2915 2nd Ave., Monday employee reported that a for unpaid parking tickets in University, One O’Clock Lab Palacky University and take JAVAAND JOB STUFF through Friday, from 8:30 a.m - Kearney female was acting the amount of $175. The $350 Band, Bobby Shew, Steve field excursions throughout 5:30 p.m., to choose the name strangely toward a female fac- cost of the emobilizing boot in Houghton, Berklee College of Central Europe. The Office of Career of a care home resident who ulty member. An investigation addition to the tickets’ fine Music, Woody Herman’s The students will travel to Services is hosting ‘Java and has expressed the desire to into the matter is currently yielded a total fine of $525. Thundering Herd and others. Vienna, Prague, Budapest, Job Stuff’ every Wednesday receive visitors. under way. Methany, featured soloist, Auschwitz and Munich in order from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. in the “Many care home residents Nov. 16: A male Kearney hails from the Kansas City area to glean international, educa- Office of Career Services in the have enough material posses- Nov. 8: A male CTW resi- resident was cited at 3:25 p.m. and is editor for Jazz tional and cultural knowledge. Memorial Student Affairs sions,” George Syring, dent had his wallet stolen or for careless driving after hav- Ambassador magazine. He has In order to apply, students fill Building Room 140. This free President of Kearney Federal lost it at a UNK football game. ing been observed performing recorded on several jazz out an application with an event is open to all UNK stu- Credit Union, said. “What they The wallet was later recovered. a burn out at 29th Street and recordings as a sideman and essay, submit a transcript, pro- dents and does not require a really need and want is com- 5th Avenue. recorded seven solo for vide two academic references prior appointment. panionship. We are asking peo- Nov. 13: A female counsel- MCA/Impulse Records and his and pay an application fee Students will meet with a ple to give just a little of their ing center employee reported Nov. 21: A student health own label, 3 Valve Music. (which is returned if they are career counselor and can obtain time.” concern for a Martin female’s employee reported that a He joins the talented UNK not accepted). Students may advice regarding majors, “The Most Precious Gift of well being. The girl was strange message had been left Jazz/Rock Ensemble for this earn 12-15 credit hours through careers, resumes, interviews, All” will run from Dec. 6-31. encouraged to call the counsel- on her ICQ message box at event. Membership in the UNK the experience. job searches and other topics. “We’re hoping for a great ing center for further support. 1:35 p.m. An investigation was Jazz/Rock Ensemble is by The following UNK stu- Free refreshments and prizes response from the community,” made into the matter. competitive audition. Members dents, listed alphabetically by will be given out. For more said Syring. “If we can allevi- Nov. 13: A male Kearney of the Jazz/Rock Ensemble, hometown, have been selected information, go to: ate even one person’s loneli- resident was cited for disturb- Nov. 21: A male Lexington listed alphabetically by home- to participate in the program careers.unk.edu ness, we feel this program will ing the peace. student was stopped at 2:26 town, include: Albion- Adam and join 21 other students from be a success.” a.m. on University Drive for Zrust, percussion, Alliance- Nebraska colleges and univer- FEELING CHEATED? This project would be a Nov. 13: A female CTW speeding and driving the Chance Fritzler, tenor saxo- sities: Drew Cooney, Clay EXPLORE PARKING great way for individuals to reported the theft of a pair of wrong way on a one way phone, Ayr- Derek Gangwish, Center; Melissa Yancy, TICKET APPEAL give back to the community or jeans from a CTW dryer. The street. The man was cited for trombone Bellevue- Adam Gothenburg; Joesfina PROCESS for organizations to perform estimated value of the jeans is DUI. Hotchkiss, trombone, Broken Martinez, McCook; Heather volunteer service together. $85. Bow- Nick Brennan, baritone Tayor, North Platte; Michael If students or faculty feel as Please help the Kearney Nov. 22: A female Case saxophone, Chambers- Aaron Straub, Ogallala; Ashley though Public Safety has Federal Credit Union bestow Nov. 14: A parking service Hall resident reported that Rowse, trombone, Grand Phillips, Omaha; Joshlyn unfairly ticketed them, there some lonesome elderly citizens employee reported that a alcohol was found in the Case Island- Justin Zeleski, electric Heimes, Wynot; Mizuki Arita, are options to pursue. Ticket with a gift too valuable to female, address unknown, had Hall kitchen area. bass, Holdrege- Dirk Riley, Asaka, Japan; and Yusuke holders may write an appeal repay--your time.

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QUESTION: DO ANY OF YOUR CLASSES OBSERVE DEAD WEEK? IF THEY DON’T, WHAT ASSIGNMENTS DO YOU HAVE?

Ali Kerkman Tyler Lancaster Brittany Shreve Lincoln sophomore Norfolk freshman Lincoln sophomore

“In anatomy, we’re not “Actually, I don’t have any “No, I don’t think any of because we have a lab prac- assignments next week.” mine are. I have a paper due tice test next Wednesday.” Friday, and I haven’t started it yet.” 3 THE ANTELOPE OPINIONS THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 4, 2003 “”: just a movie?

Always keep the “honey” in second and third movies he word of God and the powers of symbolizes Jesus. has the age to come and then have honeymoon... the abilities none of the fallen away to bring them to other character’s hold. He repentance again.” This can be has the ability to see the summed up in saying that once Jodi Matrix as a code instead a person truly becomes a believ- Carroll of reality, which in itself er he or she can’t ever lose the is the truth and gives him faith again. Layout the ability to manipulate could also signify most anything within the the biblical John the Baptist. Editor Matrix. Just as John the Baptist Jesus had the ability to “preached” of the prophecy of foresee events and the Jesus and prepared the way for power to heal sickness. him in the minds of the people The powers and abilities of Neo so that when he did appear, they For some people it is just a and Jesus are therefore very would be ready to receive him movie. They watch it for the similar. For example, in the sec- and believe in him. Morpheus entertainment value they get out ond movie ends up does the same for Neo through- of it. It is like a roller-coaster dying but Neo brings her back out the trilogy. ride for them, taking their emo- to life just as Jesus brought Morpheus believes without tions up and down while mak- Lazarus back to life during His fail that a “Savior” exists and ing them laugh out loud or lifetime. that his destiny is to locate that sometimes shed a tear. to explaining that Neo is Jesus Neo must learn the truth about here.” Trinity’s name also has sig- One. He inspires the crowd For others, The Matrix is a and that there is a war between the Matrix, a truth that shakes is nificant meaning. Trinity is a through a speech as if he were lot more than entertainment. good and evil, or humans and the very foundations of all that the last movie in the series. The group of three, Father, Son Moses addressing Israel from a This trilogy set has a deeper machines. he has known. human city of defends (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit in perch of the mountain. He con- meaning, with numerous bibli- When Neo gives his friend, In , Neo itself against the massive inva- biblical terms. Trinity’s charac- vinces the people that he found cal references throughout all Choi, software he needs he says has to choose between saving sion of the machines. The ter can be a representation of the the One and that Zion will not three movies. to Neo, “Hallelujah. You’re my 23 people from Zion or going to machine army continues to drill Holy Spirit. According to bibli- fall into destruction, but instead plays Neo, a savior, man. My own personal his love who would die if he towards Zion. Within hours, cal terms the Holy Spirit works be saved by the only one who computer hacker who discovers Jesus Christ.” This seems very saves the 23 people from Zion. they could overrun the popula- with Jesus to bring humanity can save it. He has absolute con- that the world around him is a pertinent to establishing a rela- This can be a symbol of God’s tion of the Zionites and lay into fellowship with God. viction about the beliefs he computer simulation called the tionship between The Matrix love for us because God gave extinction to human kind. Trinity acted in this way by holds. Matrix. Although Neo’s real trilogy and biblical meaning. his only son to die for us so we Meanwhile, Neo is held cap- helping Neo along the way and Trinity says to Neo, “I know name is Thomas A. Anderson. The Matrix Reloaded is the could have eternal life. In the tive by the Merovingian constantly giving him encour- why you’re here, Neo. I know Smith explains this to second movie in the trilogy. In Bible, John 3:16 states, “For (Lambert Wilson) at a train sta- agement. what you’ve been doing... why Neo in the first movie, “It seems this movie, Neo and the rebel God so loved the world that he tion. Trinity and Morpheus set prophesizes that you hardly sleep, why you live that you’ve been living two leaders estimate that they have gave his only Son, so that every- out on a journey to release him Trinity would fall in love and alone and why night after night, lives. One life, you’re Thomas 72 hours until 250,000 “squi- one who believes in him may from a mysterious train opera- that person would be the One. you sit by your computer. A. Anderson, program writer for dies” discover Zion, the last not perish but may have eternal tor. Also, Smith resumes his Neo became “the One” because You’re looking for him. I know a respectable software compa- human city on Earth and the life.” quest to kill “Mr. Anderson” as Trinity loved him. If it were not because I was once looking for ny. You have a Social Security center of human resistance, and The city name Zion in bibli- he reveals his identity into the for her love, he would have the same thing. And when he number, pay your taxes, and destroy it and its inhabitants. cal term refers to the name of real world and resumes replicat- died. Therefore, his transforma- found me, he told me I wasn’t you...help your landlady carry During this, Neo must decide the fortified hill or pre-Israelite ing his program inside the sys- tion was not gradual but exact. really looking for him. I was out her garbage. The other life is how he can save Trinity from a Jerusalem and is also used sym- tem of The Matrix, causing it to Neo died and was resurrected looking for an answer. It’s the lived in computers, where you dark fate in his dreams. Neo bolically to refer to the religious decay. by love just as Jesus died and question, Neo. It’s the question go by the hacker alias “Neo” learns more about his super- capital of Israel. All hope is placed in the was resurrected by love. that drives us. It’s the question and are guilty of virtually every heroic abilities, including the In this movie Morpheus freed Neo, who must travel to Morpheus signifies God and that brought you here. You computer crime we have a law ability to see the codes of the says, “Tonight is not an acci- the city of the machines in the the truth in the first movie. He is know the question, just as I for. One of these lives has a people and things around him. dent. There are no accidents. We Logos ship with Trinity and bar- the one who has all the answers. did.” future, and one of them does The Oracle, played by Mary have not come here by chance. I gain to save each kingdom from There is a scene where Neo has It is the whole purpose to not.” Alice, gives Neo instructions to do not believe in chance. When destruction by finishing Smith a choice to taken two different Neo, what he is seeking is the Neo learns about the com- find the Keymaker and seek out I see three objectives, three cap- once and for all. This movie is pills. The blue pill will leave truth and he knows that with the puter simulation from the source. If Neo fails the mis- tains, three ships. I do not see probably the most intense of the him in the world he has known knowledge of the Matrix he will Morpheus, played by Laurence sion, then the rebellion will be coincidence, I see providence. I three. his whole life. He would go on know the truth. There is often a Fishburne. The world has been crushed, and the machines will see purpose. I believe it our fate In this movie, the Oracle believing everything and not time in everyone’s life when taken over by advanced artifi- win the war. The Oracle’s to be here. It is our destiny. I says that is Neo’s questions the validity of life, they go through the process of cial intelligence machines. The prophecy is that “The One” will believe this night holds for each negative. He is the exact oppo- which he has already begun to trying to figure out who they are computers have created a false end the machine war and restore and every one of us, the very site of Neo in every way. If Neo doubt. He will wake up in his and are often on a quest to find version of 20th-century life— peace. Neo may have new pow- meaning of our lives.” could be symbolized as Jesus own bed and believe whatever something. This quest often the “Matrix”—to keep the ers, including the ability to fly, This short monolog seems to and Jesus’ negative could be he wants to. leads people to religion. human slaves satisfied, while but his recurring visions of have a lot of biblical meaning. symbolized as the Devil, their The red pill will show him Religion often gives comfort to the AI machines draw power Trinity’s death are jeopardizing To most Christian believers they two interests about life would the truth. Morpheus says, “All questions of existence and the from the humans. his chances whenever he’s in believe that everything happens conflict. The Devil’s main inter- I’m offering is the truth, nothing purpose of life. Morpheus has been search- The Matrix. for a reason. In the Bible in est is to take life, whereas, more.” In the Bible John 8:32 When Neo first goes onto the ing his entire life for “the One” Meanwhile, Agent Smith, Proverbs 16:4 it says, “The Jesus, portrayed through Neo, says, “And you will know the ship and first wakes up when he to destroy the Matrix, and he played by Hugo Weaving, has Lord has made everything for aims to give and save lives. truth, and the truth will make is being introduced to the crew, believes Neo is “the one.” Neo returned, having escaped dele- its purpose, event he wicked for When Neo dies for his peo- you free.” Morpheus mentions Morpheus says that his ship is has his doubts. Neo starts to tion. Now a computer virus, he the day of trouble.” Purpose ple of Zion at the end a brightly when Neo takes the red pill he the Nebuchadnezzar. Written on believe through all his adven- is able to infect anyone he was also mentioned in Luke lit cross rises from his chest. He won’t be able to go back and the side of the ship is Mark III, tures with Morpheus and Trinity touches, his only purpose is to 4:43, “I must preach the good was also in the crucified posi- live his life the way he used to. No. 11. This can be taken as a (Carrie Ann Moss) in their destroy Neo. Now, to save Zion, news of the kingdom of God to tion when he dies, his arms are The red pill is considered a direct verse from the Bible. In struggle to overthrow the the human race, and most of all, the other cities also; for I was extended outward and his feet choice to become a Christian. the Bible, Mark 3:11 states, Matrix and reclaim Earth. the woman he loves, Neo, sent for this purpose.” are pointed downward. At the In the Bible in Hebrews 6:4 “And whenever unclean spirits Neo’s name when rearranged Morpheus and the other rebels Purpose is used throughout end, the Oracle also says that it says, “For it is impossible in saw him they would fall down spells “one.” Jesus is “the one.” must battle freakish program the Matrix trilogy. For example, Neo will be back and that this the case of those who have once before him and shout ‘You are At the beginning of the first “exiles”, new upgraded Agents, the Keymaker says, “I know isn’t the last time they will see been enlightened and tasted the the Son of God’.” I don’t feel movie Neo represents humanity evil masterminds, and a mob of because I must know. It is my him. This is very similar to the heavenly gift and shared in the that this is a random verse and humans. Towards the end of Agent Smith duplicates to reach purpose. It is the reason I am biblical thought that Jesus will holy Spirit and tasted the good because it seems very relevant the first movie and through the the Source. But at the Source, here. The same reason we are all someday return also. Christmas is all about family

servatives within the buyers. Christmas is supposed ing holiday. I have to admit that I like the experience the real spirit of Travel the world.... Church. The feasting, gift- to be family time: a tender time To me, Christmas is family gift exchange, but it is not what Christmas. Maybe because of giving and frequent when we open ourselves to time; but unfortunately, I can’t I look for during the Christmas the religious diversity. excesses presented a dras- love, and of course, a gift-giv- always spend it with my family. holiday. But some people don’t tic contrast with the sim- Francisco plicity of the Nativity, and HE Itamar many people throughout T Layout the centuries and into the present, condemn such ANTELOPE Editor practices as being con- trary to the true spirit of Mitchell Center Christmas. Antelope Opinion Page Policy News: 865-8488 • Advertising: 865-8487 • Fax: 865-8708 The celebration of Any opinions expressed in columns, editorials, editori- Christmas is a Christian hol- E-mail: [email protected] Christmas became increasingly al cartoons or advertisements are the views of the indi- iday that celebrates the birth of important to many kinds of Online: http://www.unk.edu/theantelope vidual writer, artist or advertiser and do not necessarily Jesus Christ; it’s probably the businesses during the 1900s. reflect the views of the University of Nebraska at most celebrated holiday in the Today, companies manufacture Kearney, its employees or students, or The Antelope staff. world. No one knows the exact Managing Editor...... Jonathan Rehor Christmas ornaments, lights and Contributions to “Readers’ Opinions” must include the date of Christ’s birth, but most News Editor...... 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Amanda Muller Kearney, NE 68848 pagan practices, they were of Christmas has been used by Any questions, comments, concerns or suggestions may greatly frowned upon by con- advertisers to persuade possible be sent to the above address. 4 THE ANTELOPE ENTERTAINMENTTHE WEEK OF DECEMBER 4, 2003 Here come the holidays, be ready by Heather Bunsen tries to invoke your inner rage (I Antelope Staff Writer think that every family has a member who loves to do so) just bat your eyes, smile and let Ah, the holidays. There is them have their way. This will nothing like families coming probably make them angrier together to share in the Yuletide anyway, since they didn’t get to spirit. have an argument with you. I can hardly wait to begin The next thing to deal with partaking in the annual ritual of during the holidays is receiving sipping hot cider by the fire- crappy presents. Now, don’t peg place and the singing of favorite me as a greedy witch or any- Christmas carols with the fami- thing, I am all about love and ly, helping mom make those sharing, but when you get a pre- beautiful Christmas cookies sent that sucks, it sucks. while dad trimming the tree. The only thing a person can Magical. do is suck it up. Smile and gra- Yeah right. For those of you ciously thank them for their gift who do experience this every and then donate it to goodwill year: congratulations on your or, if you feel guilty about that, perfect life. For the rest of you, just throw it into the back of keep reading and I will let you your closet. know how to survive the holi- You must remember to days with your family. always keep a smile on your The first item that needs to face. Last year one of my sisters be dealt with every year is opened a present and said, “this Christmas shopping. What a had better not be what the box gigantic pain. I have over 10 says it is.” Well, it was and the people that I have to buy pre- giver and receiver were humili- sents for, and I mean good pre- ated. This situation is easily sents - presents that at least look avoided by just remembering to like I spent $20. smile. This is my solution (which I There are plenty of predica- will now get busted for): Buy Photo by Quincy Cromer ments that occur during this joy- clearance items. It is easy, it is The holidays are fast approaching: carolers will sing, families will gather, and snowflakes will fall...but will you survive? Take ous time of year, but try not to cheap, and nobody knows the Heather’s advice and be ready to take on the Yuletide season! let them destroy your holiday difference. cheer. I got my older sister a That is the easy part of the having all three of my sisters From fighting over who gets for more than 10 seconds, I can Just remember that even sweater at the J. Crew outlets holidays. Now comes the point together. Then I remember what to sit where when opening pre- usually figure out that what ever though your family may push for $7! She will think that I where you actually have to happens when that much estro- sents to arguing about who has it is that we are fighting about is you the absolute edge of sanity spent at least $25, and she will spend time with your family. gen gets put together in a tiny rights to the remote control (this not that important and the only and maybe even a tad bit over, love it. By doing this I have all This always gets confusing for space. If anything similar hap- actually happens at my house), thing that we are accomplishing they love you and you love of my shopping done and I did it me. pens in your family, my advice pick which fight is more impor- is giving everyone else in the them. Isn’t that what the holi- on a budget of $100. I get so excited every year to you is to pick your battles or tant, or if any of them are. After room a headache. for the family gathering and just walk away. arguing with one of my sisters So when a family member days are really all about? Oops...Pink, Sarah, and Britney did it again by Jessie Mohr ing a follow-up . Sarah music critic for Rollingstone Antelope Staff Writer McLachlan’s 1997 album Magazine. “She also tries really “Surfacing” sold millions and, hard to be either Madonna or with the release of her first stu- Janet Jackson in her new Although most people are dio-album since then, people album.” sporting red and green for the will see a change in the music With a guest appearance on holidays, there’s one woman out and the composer. her first track from Madonna there who is still hooked on that “Afterglow” is McLachlan’s herself, Britney Spears lays on color pink. But, for the fact that latest creation, which was the heavy breathing and offers her name is Pink and she is con- inspired by not only the death of herself for hookups on and off sidered one of the hottest her mother, but the birth of her the dance floor. women in rock ‘n’ roll, it would baby-girl. “Say good-bye to the vir- be best to let her wear whatever “Sarah McLachlan is mal- ginal tease and say hello to color she wants. leable and exotic,” said Britney the freakazoid,” said Pink’s 2001 multi-platinum Rollingstone Magazine. “She Pareles. album “Missundaztood” was a surrounds herself with a coterie Some critics are saying that breakthrough for the young Photo courtesy of www.rollingstone.com of fine musicians which pro- Spears’ voice seems to artist. Some said Pink would Left to right: Pink, Sarah McLachlan, and Britney Spears have all recently released image- duces only the finest of music.” processed, and almost physical- never be able to produce one transforming albums. Have the girls gone too far? Critics say that die-hard fans ly disappears in some of her better than “Missundaztood” completely opposite of Pink’s tude. Then made an album using anthems. One question people will be delighted with this songs. because of its switch in styles album. Those not familiar with “Basically this album sup- and the depth that she took in first album. The consistency that,” one critic said. are beginning to ask about Pink that Pink keeps in “Try This” Tim Armstrong, front man is just how punk-rock can she McLachlan's melodies might plies strip-club, 1-900 sex her lyrical and musical yawn, but overall she has once music. Beyond the glittering approach. was a brave move, but it for the band Rancid, co-wrote get? worked. most of this album and helped Moving from Mohawk to again created beautiful music. beats, Spear sounds about as Once again the critics were “Britney gets freaky in ‘In intimate as a blowup doll,” said wrong. “Try This” is almost “Pink just found that punk Pink create raw guitar, dance skilled composer, we take a energy to match her bratty atti- beat, middle-finger waving look at another woman releas- the Zone’” said Jon Pareles, a Pareles. Jennifer Daniels Blink 182 is back to take the stage at by Jeff VanRoy album’s first song and first sin- Antelope Staff Writer gle, “When it came to writing the lyrics, Tom [Delonge] and I Mochas & Music went into two different rooms, After two long years, pop- and he wrote the verses, and I punk trio Blink 182 has finally by Sarah Skarka beats and unexpected twists. wrote the choruses, without dis- released a new album. Antelope Staff Writer Now living in a rustic cabin cussing the subject ahead of The band refers to their 14- on top of Lookout Mountain in time. It turns out we both wrote track untitled album as being Georgia, Daniels finds connec- about sex.” As the semester winds to a “experimental,” but listeners tion to the land, which can be The fifth song on the album, close, many UNK students are gave it mixed reviews. Some heard in her songs. Performing “Stolkholm Syndrome,” fea- finding themselves in a predica- call it “groundbreaking” and Songwriter magazine describes tures a woman reciting a letter ment as to what to do beyond “enlightening” while others are the South that Daniels writes of Hoppus’s grandfather wrote his the typical weekend scene: Go skeptical to the new sound and as, “the Flannery O’ Conner and wife while fighting in World to a party, go to bar, go to a want the old Blink back. William Faulkner South. War II. Although it was a true movie? Well, one step further “Travis was like, ‘Don’t Darkly romantic, hot and attempt at experimentation and will take you to the Nebraskan think of this as the next Blink- humid, haunted and gothic. embedded a powerful message Student Union this Friday night 182 record, think of it as the This is music that seems to have into the music, many listeners to watch a concert that’s sure to first Blink-182 record,’” said grown slowly from some rich, did not approve. leave an impression. Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus, dark soil.” “All of This,” the album’s Jennifer Daniels, an up and according to MTV.com. Performing Songwriter isn’t twelfth track features Robert coming artist born in “You can’t expect a band to the only source to recognize tal- Smith of the Cure. Chattanooga, Tenn., will be sound like they did two years ent when they see it. Jon “Having Smith collaborate gracing the campus with her ago,” drummer Travis Barker Gillespie of Geneses Publishing on a track is a total dream come Celtic singing voice and talent- explains. “We’re smarter, we’ve writes, “It is a rare gift that true for us. We recorded this ed guitar melodies. listened to more music. We’ve someone can express such song in a rather unconventional Accompanied by her husband probably learned more on our depth and power in lyrics, and it manner. Tom [Delonge] sang Jeff Neal on guitar and man- instruments. We’ve probably Courtesy Photo is even more rare that the lyrical the lead first two lines for the dolin, singer-songwriter been through more sh— togeth- After two years in hiding, Blink 182 is bouncing back. gift is accompanied by such an chorus, and then we sent the Daniels has been called a young er.” amazing musical talent.” The band has also been album. track to Robert over in England. Joni Mitchell, with her earthy, Although the trio develops a PasteMusic.com describes referred to as being “overly “If it was an idea that we He recorded his vocals there, folk rock style and impressive sufficient justification to the Jennifer’s style as “a sound that emo” and “pathetic,” and their wanted to pursue, we were and sent the track back to us,” vocal range. changes in the band, many lis- wanders from alt-country to new album dubbed “worthless.” gonna pursue it. And so we tried Hoppus said. Upon listening to the songs teners are still skeptical. haunting folk rock, delivering All skepticism aside, the out all these different ideas and Negative reviews aside, this available for download on her “I’m not a huge Blink fan, her poetry with an urgency to album still offers a side of Blink it was like a musical laborato- untitled album still offers website, “He Dances,” “Rage,” but I definitely found their other match its message.” that many fans have been wait- ry,” Hoppus said on MTV.com. promise. Moreover, if you’re a and “She Returned,” Daniels albums more entertaining. This It is clear that Daniels ing for. Throughout the album’s true fan, you’ll appreciate their not only seems to be a bit Joni new one tries too hard to be plans to be around for a while; Sure, the immature, fast- enclosed booklet, the trio attempt to become what they Mitchell, but has thrown pieces artistic and it just sounds she has quite the following. Her paced punk they previously pro- explains each song and gives a want to be. Buy the album, of Sarah McLachlan and Alanis weird,” John Ingram, Omaha second CD, “Dive & Fly,” was duced was fun, but the band is background. Mark Hoppus you’ll like it. Morissette into the mix as well, junior, said. trying to go for more with this writes for “Feeling This,” the with haunting vocals, unique See Jennifer Daniels, page 7 5 THE ANTELOPE SPORTS THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 4, 2003 A semester in Sports

Women's Basketball Wins Home Opener From press release Sophomore center Kalee Modlin had 24 points, two shy of her career high, to lead the 23rd-ranked Nebraska-Kearney women's basketball team to a 90-80 win over Winona State (Minn.) Saturday night at the Health & Sports Center. The home opener for the Lopers, the game is part of the UNK Thanksgiving Holiday Inn/Captain's Table Classic. In the early contest, Northern State (S.D.) defeat- ed Colorado State-Pueblo, 73-65 UNK (2-1) led for the last 37 minutes of the game but never really shook the Warriors (3-2). A layup by senior Heather Steffen gave the Lopers its biggest lead of the night, 71-56, at the 6:31 mark. However, WSU cut the lead to eight points, 75-67, just two minutes later after Jenny Johnson hit a three pointer. UNK, which sunk 25 of 32 free throws in the sec- ond half, scored four straight points at the charity stripe and Winona never got the Loper lead under 10 points the rest of the night. Modlin, who played 25 minutes, missed only three shots from the floor (8-11) and was a perfect 8 for 8 at the free throw line to amass her 24 points. Junior Taryn Ninemire made six of her last nine shots to finish with 17 points while Steffen had 10 points and six rebounds in the second half. She fin- ished the game with 13 points and seven rebounds. With senior Allison Kruger missing most of the second half with a minor injury, North Platte sopho- more Anne Manning came off the bench to tally 12 points on five of seven shooting. Photo by April Refior In a very even game, UNK's big advan- tage came in field goal percentage as the Lopers made 53.7 of its shots while the Warriors were at 45.5 percent. Three players were in double figures for Men's Basketball Holds off Bellevue Winona, led by from press release Heather Peterson with 23. UNK North Platte senior Nick Branting had 29 plays Northern points to lead the 24th-ranked Nebraska- State tomorrow Kearney men's basketball team to a 78-68 night at seven victory over Bellevue Saturday afternoon at while CSUP and the UNO Tournament in Omaha. UNK WSU tip off at improves to 3-0 while the Bruins fall to 6-4. 5:00 p.m. The Lopers led by 19 points, 72-53, with 7:38 to go but Bellevue came back, scoring the game's next 10 points. Branting hit a layup and two straight free throws to put the Lopers ahead by 13, 76-63 at the 2:39 mark, and Bellevue never seriously threatened again. Branting, who had a career-high 36 points Tuesday night in the opener vs. Peru State, made nine of 15 shots from the field and nine of 11 free throws. He also led the team Photo by April Refior in rebounds with seven. Senior guard Brian Dunagan had all 16 of his points in the first half while junior Will Taukiuvea had 15 points and five rebounds. Omaha junior Cameron Lollar, replacing an ill Dusty Jura in the starting lineup, had six points and five rebounds. Bellevue, which lost to UNO Friday on a last second shot, made just eight of 31 three point shots, including a 2 for 14 effort in the second half. Meanwhile the Lopers sunk half their three point shots (11 of 22). James Mills led the Bruins with 26 points on nine of 17 shooting. UNK plays at Wayne State and at UNO next week.

Photo by Quincy Cromer 6 THE ANTELOPE NEWS THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 4, 2003 Online dating increases in popularity by Stephanie Fielder deciding whether or not you A search of 18-25 year-olds religious and political affilia- sions for compatibility and rela- lar online service. It is based on Antelope Staff Writer like each other's hairstyle," with profiles listed on the popu- tions and interests. tionship success. personality rather than activity Americansingles.com boasts. lar site Americansingles.com To communicate with match- These dimensions include and interest like American The world of meeting people returned 135 male and female es, members must pay $24.95 good character, dominance vs. Singles. Online dating and the use of online does have its drawbacks members in the Kearney area. for a one month membership or submissiveness, curiosity, Match.com reports that it is online singles services to meet though. The biggest problem is With over eight million users, $59.95 for three months with a industry, vitality and security, responsible for arranging potential dates is becoming misrepresentation, according to the site encourages members to $19.95 fee for each additional intellect, appearance, sexual 89,000 matches for its members more and more commonplace an article in the Orlando "find your soul mate" by using month thereafter. passions, artistic passion, adapt- in 2002. "Discover why mil- around the country and here in Sentinel. People sometimes rep- their matching services. Eharmony.com is another ability, obstreperousness, sense lions of single adults are saying Kearney. resent themselves as an ideal- Unlike many other dating site online daters can check out. of humor, sociability, energy, goodbye to the bar scene, aban- The use of these networks ized version of themselves. services, members don't have to Although Eharmony.com only ambition, emotional health, doning the grocery aisles and has increased as the internet Many pretend to be a certain be looking for a long-term rela- has about three million mem- anger management, quality of finding romance online," it becomes a more important part created person and lie about tionship or marriage to join bers, it has become the fastest self-conception, mood manage- urges. of everyone's daily lives. their age, marital status and American Singles. Members growing online dating service. ment, communication, conflict Subscribers to Match.com "It has greatly expanded the appearance. can state up front whether they This website is primarily for resolution, kindness, autonomy must pay $59.95 for six months, potential dating pool for singles There are hundreds of online want a friend, date, long-term those looking for long-term vs. closeness, feelings about $39.95 for three months or across the globe and made the dating services. According to relationship, marriage, intima- relationships and marriage. children, family background, $19.95 for one month of ser- possibilities for searching, Marketdata, a Florida based cy/physical relationship, activi- "More marriages per match than education, spirituality, tradi- vice. screening and even starting a research firm, the business has ty partner or email/chat partner. any other online dating ser- tionalism and values orienta- For years people have con- conversation with someone lit- become a billion-dollar indus- Users can search for people vice," the website asserts. tion. sidered online dating to be dan- erally limitless," eharmony.com try. Although most sites let in a particular age range in their The difference between Members of Eharmony are gerous and used only by desper- says. users create and view profiles area or anywhere in the country. Eharmony.com and other sites asked to complete an extensive ate people. As many online The millions of people that for free, they are required to pay The website alerts members if is its claim to have a scientific evaluation with over 400 ques- chatters will argue though, log on to online dating services membership fees once they find they have a potential match and approach to matching couples. tions about their personality and online dating services have everyday realize the advantages a match they want to communi- lets users instant message each This approach was created by relationships. A membership is become more than annoying of meeting people online. cate with. other and join chat rooms. Dr. Neil Clark Warren in 2000 $299.95 for 12 months, howev- pop up ads. For some, it has "Meeting people online lets Several people from the Profiles are simple to fill out; based on 35 years of studies and er, the fee is only assessed when become a way to meet people you get to know each other's Kearney area have profiles list- members choose from a list to research of couples and mar- people are ready to communi- that they could eventually share attitudes and humor and what ed on various different online outline their favorites activities, riages. He developed a match- cate with their matches. their lives with. you love about life before singles networks. personality traits, appearance, ing system based on 29 dimen- Match.com is another popu- Mortar Board recognizes student leaders by April Refior Conference." winning institution's chapter until the next time the two teams Antelope Staff Writer Mortar Board provides members with many benefits. meet. Both UNK and Ft. Hays will have a gavel and plaque "Membership in Mortar Board provides a student numerous with their logo engraved on them. In April 1988, the Xi Phi chapter of Mortar Board was opportunities for leadership and service at the university level Dr. Seuss Read Across America is an annual National established at UNK. There are approximately 225 chapters at and at the national level," Taylor said. Education Association event where participants celebrate universities all over the U.S. Additionally, Mortar Board members are eligible for fel- reading on, or around, Dr. Seuss's birthday. It also reminds "Mortar Board is a national honor society that recognizes lowships to pursue graduate study. parents and mentors to encourage children to read all 365 days college seniors for distinguished ability and achievements in Mortar Board members participate in a number of service the year. scholarship, leadership and service. While it is an honor to be activities each year, some of which are based on the National How does a student become part of the Mortar Board? selected for membership in Mortar Board, it is the commit- Project theme, 'Reading is Learning.' Chapter members at "Students who want to be considered for Mortar Board mem- ment to continue to serve that differentiates an honor society UNK recently participated in a book drive to collect books for bership apply during the late fall/early spring semester of their from an honorary," Kenya Taylor, Mortar Board senior advi- elementary schools in Kearney and our soldiers in service. junior year. Once applications are in, the current Mortar Board sor, said. The chapter also sponsors reading hours for children in the membership selects those to be invited to participate. "Accepting membership means accepting the responsibility public library, work for Habitat for Humanity and participate Selection is based upon scholarship, leadership activities and and obligation to be an active participant in chapter activities. in other projects. Taylor said that they also sponsor a Faculty service activities," Taylor said. This commitment is an agreement to actively support the Appreciation Dinner and the Last Lecture Series. Mortar Board officers are Davin Jones, President; Amy ideals of society," she added. Other Mortar Board projects and activities include Trick- Willadsen, Vice President; Tim Hanley, Secretary; Kevin Taylor also said, "Mortar Board chapters across the nation or-Treat for Books, UNK Blue and Gold Day, volunteering at Keller, Treasurer; Lina Traslavina, Membership Chair; are challenged to provide thoughtful leadership to the campus Press-On Youth Center, UNK Mardi Gras, a Halloween Party, Kimberly Short, Alumni Chair; Cassondra Darveau, Director and community, to create an environment of effective commu- Mortar Board Week, Pass the Gavel with Ft. Hays State, Dr. of Communications and Jada Bilau, Historian. For more infor- nication, to move toward a meaningful goal and to maintain Seuss Read Across America, Thousand Villages, Initiation and mation on the Mortar Board, contact senior advisor Kenya the ideals of the society (scholarship, leadership, service). Honors Convention, a new and old member pizza party and an Taylor, junior advisor Lucas Dart or sophomore advisor Each chapter has the autonomy to determine its own imple- officer transition retreat. William Jurma. Students can also visit the Mortar Board Web mentation of the goals, National Project and resolutions and Pass the Gavel is new tradition where, during men's bas- site at www.unk.edu/student_org/mort_board/officers.html. recommendations set forth by delegates to the National ketball games verses Ft. Hays State, a gavel is given to the NU Paths secures medical school spots by Lexie Perlinger cally talented, underrepresented the pre-professional curriculum Faculty as well as students are dents must be in their senior year of have a 3.25 cumulative GPA, and a Antelope Staff Writer racial minority students to UNK for here," Peggy Abels, program coor- excited about the program. high school or are current under- 3.25 math and science GPA. enrollment in programs that will dinator for UNK, said. "I think that this is a great graduates at UNK. Students applying to the College of There are undoubtedly students prepare them for entry into, and "This not only is a great oppor- opportunity for students to guaran- The application includes writ- Medicine must have a 3.5 cumula- trying to apply for medical school completion of, health care profes- tunity to get a full tuition scholar- tee them a spot at a medical school ten essays, high school and/or col- tive GPA, and a 3.25 math and sci- following their graduation here at sional programs at the University ship, but then the student gets to not after college. This way they can lege transcripts, three letters of rec- ence GPA. UNK. Undoubtedly, some of these of Nebraska Medical Center." have the worry of having to look concentrate on their grades up till ommendation and standardized test The application deadline is Jan. students are minority students. The program's brochure lists the for a medical school after gradua- that point of graduation and not (ACT or SAT) scores. 15. Now there is a new program for variety of programs that are avail- tion. It is already done for you," worry about applying to all these All high school applicants must For more information or to minority students that can relieve able including: Dentistry, Dental Emily Davison, Paxton junior, said. med schools," Tiffany Albanez, have achieved a composite ACT obtain an application call Peggy some of the stress of having to Hygiene, Medicine, Nursing, The first two students were Omaha junior, said. score of at least 22 or a composite Abels at (308) 865-8260 or request apply for medical school. This pro- Pharmacy, Medical Technology, accepted into the NU PATHS pro- "I think that this is a great way SAT score of 1010. All UNK an application directly from the NU gram, called NU PATHS, will Physician's Assistant, Physical gram last spring. Jose Guerrero, for high school students to get undergraduate applicants must PATHS Program, Health Program guarantee students a spot in med- Therapy, Radiation Sciences and Grand Island, was accepted for the focused on their college career have a cumulative GPAof 3.2 from Office, Attn. Peggy Abels, BHS ical school until graduation. Clinical Perfusion. Interested par- Pharmacy Program and Joseph from the beginning. It is great to see the freshman year. During the sub- 212, University of Nebraska at According to the official UNK ties can easily view this brochure Chiweshe, Lincoln, was accepted that there are programs out there sequent years, the students must Kearney, NE 68849. Web site, UNK and the University by going to the UNK website and for the Medical School Program. like that today," Chad Swanson, of Nebraska Medical Center have searching for 'NU PATHS.' These students' selection into math professor, said. started a new cooperative program "The program gives the stu- the program has given both of them The UNK Web site stated that Golf Nutz has called NU PATHS to recruit multi- dents who are selected a full tuition a wonderful opportunity to contin- applications for the program will cultural and minority students into scholarship at UNK, and it then ue their studies without worrying be accepted from any underrepre- that special health care professions. This pro- guarantees them acceptance into about the future. They can concen- sented minorities, including Native gram started up just last fall, and, one of the health programs at trate on what is important during Americans, African Americans and gift for the according to the online brochure, UNMC once they have completed their last semester: graduating. Hispanic Americans. 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2011 central ave Downtown Kearney (watch for the “Wee” people) 7 THE ANTELOPE ENTERTAINMENTTHE WEEK OF DECEMBER 4, 2003 Small town hits “South Park” by Kara Mueller luck. out hard work for Quincy. Long Antelope Staff Writer Around the same time that days in the office and a hectic Ryan Quincy was getting ready schedule keep him constantly A little boy walks home from for his big move to California, a busy, but it all paid off the day school with his backpack drag- pair of men were also embark- he received a new job descrip- ging on the ground. His friends ing on an exciting journey. tion and added responsibilities. playfully shove each other Matt Stone and Trey Parker, “We have completed a show around as they talk and laugh both University of Colorado - from start to finish - in four about the events of the school film students, developed a short days before. “South Park’s” day. cartoon called “Jesus vs. busy time is crazy time! I’m In the little boy’s hand is a Frosty.” This was the story talking 16-17 hour a day, six picture that he drew in art class. about a group of children who days a week crazy.” Quincy The friends part ways when made a snowman that comes to said. “Some days I’ll go in at 9 they get to the corner, and the life and starts killing people in a.m. and be there until 7 the little boy continues on his way the town. In the end, Jesus next morning. There’s not a lot home. comes and kills the snowman by of sleep going on period . “Look what I drew today, slicing its head off with a fling You’re not at home very much, mom,” Ryan exclaims as he of the halo. you lose touch with family and walks in the front door. Executives from the friends and girlfriends dump Fast-forward 10 years. That American Fox Network found you because you’re not spend- same little boy named Ryan is out about this cartoon and com- ing enough time with them, but starting a new experience: col- missioned Stone and Parker to I guess that’s the price you pay lege. He could have chosen any make a cartoon short that would when you follow your dreams.” school, but UNK is where he be sent out to celebrities as a Like any other animated tele- wanted to go. It was close to Christmas card. “The Spirit of Photo courtesy of Comedy Central vision series, there will come a home, and where some of his Christmas” was sent out and Ryan Quincy, a UNK alum is one of the lead animators for the hit cartoon “South Park.” day when “South Park” is can- best friends were heading. became an instant hit. creation on to the big screen. “What a wacky coincidence, saw an ad in the back of celled. When asked about life Graduation day is fast Eventually, the film made it Meanwhile, Quincy was still huh? Although I never met Animation magazine that said after “South Park,” Quincy approaching and Ryan dreams to the Internet. Comedy Central trying to find a job in the urban Stone or Parker at that time, I “South Park” was looking for replied, “I’d like to head up to of moving to California. A kid decided that this short cartoon jungle of Los Angeles. did get to know Stough a bit and animators for their upcoming the Pacific Northwest and go from small town Nebraska, should be made into a television “When I first moved out to told him that I’d love to work on movie. I applied, got the job, looking for the elusive heading to the rat race of Los series. That was the incredible Los Angeles, my neighbors “South Park.” Well, they and started work on the movie. Sasquatch. It’s something I’ve Angles. His friends and family beginning of what we all know across the street were Trey weren’t looking to hire anyone When the movie was over, they wanted to do ever since I was a are behind him 100 percent. as “South Park.” Parker and Matt Stone, the cre- at the time, so I went on to look asked me to come over to the kid.” “But what will I do when I The show became a smash ators of “South Park.” And my for work elsewhere. I worked television show. It has been We can all learn a lesson get out there?” Ryan asks him- hit, and also a pulp culture icon. next-door neighbor was Eric on “Mad TV” for a few months really awesome ever since,” from that UNK graduate from self. With this success, Stone and Stough, the director of anima- doing some animated shorts and Quincy said. Holdrege, Neb.: If you have a Enter fate and a little bit of Parker decided to move their tion on the show. when that was wrapping up, I Success has not come with- passion, pursue it.

Upcoming concerts at UNK December 4 - UNK Symphonic Band, Jennifer Daniels 7:30 in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. From Jennifer Daniels, page 4 For now, Daniels and her picked by Performing husband belong to their own December 6 - Concerts-on-the-Platte Songwriter magazine as one of label, TNtrees, stating that the the DIY Top 12 Independent company was started “... Jazz Rock Concert, 7:30 in the Fine Arts Releases in the April 2002 because we wanted to maintain issue, and was named one of the control of our career...We’re not Recital Hall. Top 10 Albums of 2001 by necessarily against signing with UNPOP.com’s Marianne Moro. someone in the future given the Not only was she awarded right circumstances, but we’re December 8 - Concerts-on-the-Platte these two recognitions, but the content doing what we’re doing nationally syndicated radio right now,” according to an Trumpeter Dan Schmidt, Trombonist show “FM Odyssey” awarded interview posted on WOMEN- Daniels the Album of the Year, ROCK.com. Marc LaChance, and Pianist Jonathan and chose her as the Best New There you have it, if you like Sokasits, 7:30 in the Fine Arts Recital Female Artist at their Joni Mitchell, if you like Sarah Alternative to the Grammy’s McLachlan, if you like Alanis Hall. music awards ceremony. She Morissette - all rolled into one was awarded album of the year refreshing performer, or if you for “Dive & Fly” at the just like really interesting and Chattanooga Music Awards in unique music and want to try 2001. Daniels also boasts two something new this Friday Photo courtesy of www.jenniferdaniels.com other CD’s, “Fists of Flood” night, check out Jennifer and her latest, “Live @ The Daniels in the Nebraskan This Joni Mitchell, Sarah McLachlan, and Alanis Morissette Evening Muse.” Student Union at 8:30 p.m. sound-alike will be performing at UNK on Friday, Dec. 6 at the LPAC Mochas & Music series. Happy The Antelope Holidays Entertainment Department from the would like to thank the Antelope following writers: Staff! Heather Bunsen DO YOU WANT A Kaisa Gleason DISC JOCKEY PROFESSIONALS FUN PART-TIME JOB? Jessie Mohr Add some excitement to your Sarah Skarka life, join America’s largest DJ Service. We provide the Jeff VanRoy equipment, music and training. If you are friendly, energetic and Traci Witthuhn own a vehicle, this well paying job as a mobile DJ is for you. ...for their oustanding work on the Antelope during the 301 Central Ave., Kearney www.cmusic.com 237-5247 Fall 2003 semester!! Some like it white, some like it gold Whether she likes her jewelry in platinum or gold, you’ll find it here. 2110 Central Ave. Kearney, NE. 68847 (308) 237-3226 8 THE ANTELOPE NEWS THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 4, 2003 Students want higher-quality serving methods

From Chartwells, page 1 presented, including the use of the quality of the food in gen- hot plates and food directed eral (leftovers served on the lighting. weekends, over or undercooked He also explained why food and lack of variety). Sunday night meals have not The recommendations the been a feature of the cafeteria, as committee took from these and the Residence Hall Association less common complaints are as has always determined that the follows: cost to be too high. *Provide more stringent The third speaker was Ivan B. requirements for Chartwells Key, Regional Vice President of employees to provide friendlier Chartwells. He concentrated on and more accommodating ser- some specific objections from vice. audience members about 'lost' *Open transfer times in Loper meals. Express, Blimpie's, Coyote Statistically, someone with a Jack's, Starbucks and Taco Bell 20 meal plan will usually eat 14 when the cafeteria opens in the meals per week. This is actually morning and maintain operation the amount of meals that throughout the day. With this Chartwells charges for when addition, there will be variety assessing fees. If a student eats during normal cafeteria hours more than the average 14 meals and provide service for students and eats closer to the allotted 20 who have classes during current meals, he or she is actually get- transfer times. ting more food than was paid for. *Serve fresh food, not left- If, however, a student eats overs. Check food regularly less than the average, he or she is (especially the fruit, vegetables helping Chartwells make up for and salad) for freshness. the money they lost on people *Display nutritional informa- who ate more than the statistical tion and offer a varied selection average. that includes healthy meal The "missed meal factor" is options. Chartwells owns a stir- why the cost for expanding Photos by Quincy Cromer fry bar, which could be used transfer times is so high for Chartwells. If students eat more daily for a healthier option. The committee recom- Randy Haack, Vice on their plan, the higher the sta- Chancellor for Business and tistical average consumption will mended that Chartwells Finance, was also present at the be. Chartwells would then have require employees to to raise prices to avoid losing forum. He applauded the interest provide friendly and being taken in the issue, demon- money for their services. strated by the high attendance at Several members of the audi- accommodating trans- the forum. Haack was pleased ence said that they believed it actions; have open wasn't the quality of the food that with the proposal and promised transfer times in Loper that there would be changes over they had problems with so much Christmas break. as the quality of serving meth- Express, Blimpie’s, John Faust, Director of ods. Both Faust and Key Coyote Jack’s, responded by saying the facili- Dining Services, seconded Starbucks and Taco Haack on all counts and said that ties do play an important part in there are already plans to turn the food quality, which is why Bell; display nutritional deli counter into a stir-fry bar they're working to change serv- information; serve fresh ing methods. over Christmas break. A small food; and offer a area of the counter will also be It seems that Chartwells is converted to an international bar. open to hearing complaints and greater variety of foods, The deli will be relocated to is attempting to solve them. In including healthier any case, next semester will give where the international bar is choices. now. students healthier and better Faust said that he hopes to quality options. Who knows change how food is served and what next school year will also bring?

The Antelope staff would like to congratu- late all the graduating seniors on a success- ful college career. May the years provide you with happiness and continued success!

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