V OL.99 , NO .11 THE T HE U NIVERSITY OF N EBRASKA - KEARNEY

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THE WEEK OF APRIL 8, 2004 Generation Y seeks online political activism by Amber Booton also to be socially distrustful of most media messages, including future of American politics. The experts just weren’t looking in the Antelope Staff Writer those of political campaigns. right place. According to U.S. Census projections, Generation Y’s voting-age According to the study: "Scarcely audible amidst the hubbub over members will significantly outnumber the Baby Boomers in about piracy and pornography, a low-profile civic upsurge has been taking What is Generation Y? Just look in the mirror. 10 years. Despite Gen Y’s already large numbers, 30 million voters root on the Net.” Hundreds of Web sites created for, and sometimes The majority of UNK students enrolled right now are part of the between the ages of 18 and 30 did not participate in the 2000 elec- by, members of Generation Y are beginning to inspire America’s largest social group since the Baby Boomers. To understand Gen Y, tions. youth to participate in U.S. politics and community affairs. UNK students have to go no further than just knowing their own In a study titled “Youth as E-Citizens,” the Center for Social Web sites like YouthNoise (www.youthnoise.com) and Do likes and dislikes, their everyday habits and their views about the Media discussed the findings of a Republican research firm, which Something (www.dosomething.org) actively involve the younger world. found that,“Young Americans have only a limited, vague under- members of Generation Y in community service efforts; encourage Members of Gen Y are commonly believed to have been born standing of what it means to be a citizen in a democratic society.” youth to submit written work about world events; and teach them between 1979 and 1994. At a population of around 60 million, Gen The study also discovered that many experts believe, “America’s how to launch projects for community improvement. Y is three times the size of the much talked about Generation X. Gen youth appear to be disconnecting from public life, and doing so at a Web sites geared toward older members of Generation Y, those Y is technology, Internet and media savvy. And Generation Y spends rate that is greater than for any other age group.” Generation Y was who are in their early to mid-20s, have started an underground $172 billion per year, which explains why product marketers are found to be fostering the “participation gap” of civic disengagement. movement for social change. constantly clammering to attract their attention. “Youth as E-Citizens” came to disagree with the experts on this Wiretap (www.wiretapmag.org), a Web site for, “Youth in Pursuit Many experts have come to believe that Generation Y’s over- issue. The study by the Center for Social Media at American of the Dirty Truth,” is attempting to form Party Y, a political party exposure to media has caused them to not just be market savvy, but University found that Generation Y is deeply concerned about the See Gen Y, page 9 Faculty Spotlight: The Benzels Career Services offers students job assistance by Amanda S. Muller ence in their major or career Antelope Staff Writer fields.” Graduating seniors who have little or no experience with It’s that time of year, gradu- internships don’t need to worry. ates! The time has come to leave They can still do an internship the relative safety of academic after graduation. It is not as com- life and enter the hustle and bus- mon, but any internship experi- tle of the real world with the ence at any time will be valuable hope of finding that perfect to a student, said Kircher. career. “Job Postings,” a monthly The Office of Career Services student job magazine, said at UNK is designed to help stu- internships are important dents make the transition away because they allow students to from academic life. put their degrees to work; do not Diana Kircher, assistant require previous experience; director of Career Services at give students an opportunity to UNK, can help students find the interact with professionals and path toward success in their acquire job experience; help stu- future careers. dents develop their talent; offer Kircher said it is never too evaluations which can help stu- early to start looking for that first dents hone their skills; and can job after graduation. The longer help improve a student’s chances Photo courtesy of the Benzels students wait the more stressful of finding a full-time job. Drs. Mike and Kate Benzel enjoy an outdoor music festival in Telluride, Colo. The English professors relish music of all kinds. this process can become, she Kircher said employers also said. look for individuals with strong by Molly Albrecht view each professor for this Twenty-one years later, it’s Distinguished Faculty in 2003; “It’s important to get resumes organizational skills, the ability Antelope News Editor story, I couldn’t tear myself safe to say they’ve each influ- and Kate’s nomination to publi- and cover letters ready early so to work with others in a team from their office chairs. enced students at the University cations such as “Who’s Who of that students are ready when environment and a detail-orient- Fascinating is too weak a word of Nebraska at Kearney. Mike American Women” (1998) and interviewing opportunities Hold on to your newspa- ed mentality. to describe them sufficiently; began teaching at the university “Who’s Who Among American arise,” Kircher said. Part-time jobs are also useful pers! You’re about to read the friendly is not an accurate in 1983 and Kate in 1987. Educators” (2000, 2001, 2002). Kircher said employers are on uncensored, no-holds-barred in helping students find their enough adjective. Before I take They’ve both earned numerous Both Kate and Mike have campus throughout the year and career path. thoughts of Drs. Kate and Mike you into the inner sanctum of teaching awards: highlights are served on numerous commit- will start looking at May gradu- Benzel--to know about their “Lots of students think their their minds, here’s a little back- Mike’s Pratt-Heins tees and have sponsored cam- ates as early as January or part-time jobs need to relate to life experiences, their greatest ground information. Distinguished Faculty Award in pus organizations. Currently, February. fears, what makes them laugh their field, but the important The Benzels moved to 1993; Mike’s Honors Program they co-sponsor Sigma Tau There are many things that thing is to look at what transfer- and the craziest things they’ve Kearney in 1983 from Illinois Teacher of the Year and Faculty Delta, the international English employers look for in a job can- ever done. Nothing but com- able skills they are gaining,” with hopes of making an Mentor of Undergraduate honor society. Additionally, didate. Kircher said. plete candor is recorded here! impact on students as they ven- Research awards in 2002; Kate helped jumpstart the Kircher said, “Internships are When I sat down to inter- Career Services gives stu- tured into teaching English. Kate’s Leland Holdt Award for See Benzels, page 10 a plus. They are a great way for undergraduates to gain experi- See Careers, page 9 Sevenker receives APresidential Presentation prestigious award by Kaisa Gleason Thompson, with a piece titled Antelope Staff Writer "The Desiring Machine: Narrative Movement in the Episolary Novel"; and Hailey Several University of Campbell, author of "Who Nebraska at Kearney Sigma Tau Needs Plot When You've Got Delta English honor society Cliche." Wendy Korenek, who members shined at the organiza- competed in the Creative tion's international convention Writing-Fiction category, sub- held March 24-28 in Daytona mitted her work titled “The Beach, Fla. Garden.” Justin Sevenker was honored Sigma Tau Delta holds its for his analytical piece titled international convention each "The Music in William Blake's spring. According to Benzel, this Illuminated Plates." Sevenker is a wonderful opportunity for was also awarded the prestigious hundreds of Sigma Tau Deltans Henry Regnery Scholarship, from around the globe to gather which was endowed in 1992 by and share their ideas and experi- the noted publisher. ences, as well as to be recog- "Each year, this award is pre- nized for their achievements. sented to one outstanding stu- "At the convention, opportu- dent scholar. We are so proud of nities abound to meet face-to- Justin for winning it," Dr. Kate face with other students, faculty Benzel, professor of English and and respected authors and to dis- Sigma Tau Delta sponsor, said. cuss the disciplines of the Additional representatives of English language and literature," UNK's Xi Beta Chapter of Benzel said. Photo by Blake Mullanix Sigma Tau Delta who entered Congratulations to all who NU President L. Dennis Smith was Phi Kappa Phi’s Distinguished Lecturer on April 1. He spoke on biomedical research. analytical pieces include Anna participated. 2 THE ANTELOPE CAMPUS BEAT THE WEEK OF APRIL 8, 2004 UNK CALENDAR CAMPUS BRIEFS

April 1-30: Asian American Field. Free admission. APRIL EMPLOYEE OF tured focus. REYNOLDS WRITERS MUSEUM OF NEBRAS- Heritage Month, sponsored by THE MONTH Please come to the AND READERS SERIES KA ART SCHEDULE the Office of Multicultural Monday, April 19: UNK Nebraskan Student Union Affairs. Chess Club, 7 p.m. in the Donna Day, a Business Great Room from 3-6:30 p.m. The Spring schedule of the Museum of Nebraska Art, Nebraskan Student Union Services Clerical Assistant III on April 21 to enjoy FREE Reynolds Writers and Readers 2401 Central Avenue, open Thursday, April 8: UNK Food Court. For more informa- since 1992, has been named the food, FREE entertainment and Series. These events are free Tuesday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-5 Counseling Center Screening tion contact Randall Heckman April Employee of the Month. celebrate literature. and open to the public, and p.m., Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Day, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the at [email protected]. She is responsible for many include a book signing and Through May 2: The Counseling Center Group things including University STUDENT ALUMNI reception following each read- Migration Stops Here: Room, MSAB, Room 144. Tuesday, April 20: Kearney Travel and the University FOUNDATION ing. The three events will be MONA’s Cranes. Free and confidential. Area Symphony Orchestra Telephone Directory. She ACCEPTING held at 8 p.m. in the East Room Through May 30: The Concert, 7:30 p.m. at the UNK develops and maintains the APPLICATIONS at MONA, 2401 Central Rohman Collection. Friday, April 9: UNK Fine Arts Recital Hall. General telephone directory and assists Avenue. Feb. 21-May 30: Nebraska Softball vs. Colorado State- admission is $6, seniors and departments in determining The Student Alumni April 30: Poet Janet Now- Yanna Ramakers Bronze Pueblo, 12 p.m., 2 p.m. at students is $5. how and where information Foundation (SAF) is now Sylvester, Harvard Sculptures. Harvey Park. Free admission. should appear. accepting applications for new For more information about Wednesday, April 21: Another area of responsibil- members. SAF serves as a liai- the series, please contact BENEFIT DINNER Saturday, April 10: UNK Sigma Tau Delta English ity Day is in charge of is son between UNK students and Director Charles Fort, Softball vs. Colorado State- Honorary Fantasy Festival, 3- University Travel. Day taught alumni and promotes interac- Reynolds Chair in Poetry by Candy Lewis is a manager Pueblo, 11a.m., 1 p.m. at 6:30 p.m. in the Nebraskan campus personnel aspects of tion between students, faculty phone at (308) 865-8164 or e- at Old Navy here in Kearney. Harvey Park. Free admission. Student Union Great Room. traveling procedure, contracts, and alumni. mail at [email protected]. The Just recently Candy and her Come enjoy FREE food, enter- travel policies and procedures Students meet monthly for a Office of the Chancellor, the husband, Lu, found out that he Monday, April 12: Free tainment while having fun and parked document classes. meeting and meal at the UNK Creative Writing has lung cancer. They decided Help!, 7-9 p.m. at the Kearney with literature. According to the Staff Senate, Alumni House. SAF sponsors Program, and the UNK English to travel to Chicago to a Cancer Public Library. Come hear she “consistently demonstrates numerous activities including Department sponsors this Center there for his treatments Stan Zimbelman and staff Wednesday-Sunday, April a sincere camaraderie with the Outstanding Senior Award, event. and Chemotherapy. While from the Workforce 21-25: MacBeth, presented by employees in the Office of Senior Appreciation receiving his treatments he is Development Career Center the UNK Theatre, 7:30 p.m. in Business Services. It is with Scholarship and Brick NOMINATE YOUR TUTOR unable to work to help pay for tell about the training and job the Fine Arts Miriam Drake sincere appreciation that Staff Program, Survival Kits and the the cost of living. Candy, being search services they offer. Theatre. Adult admission is $7, Senate gives their continued Friends Valentine’s Day Party. The Learning Strategies the wonderful lady she is, is Veterans and disabled workers non-UNK students and seniors good wishes in recognizing Applications are available at Office is requesting nomina- trying to be with her husband can learn about job assistance is $5 and groups of 10+ are $3. Donna Day as the April the Alumni House, 2222 9th tions for the Spring 2004 up in Chicago, while also try- programs. Employee of the Month. Avenue, one block south of Distinguished Tutor Award. ing to make it back to work as Thursday, April 22: ‘Habla campus or on the Alumni Recognizing a tutor is one way much as she can so hey have Monday, April 12: UNK con Ella’ (Talk to Her) foreign BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT Association web site at tutored students can give back some type of income to help Chess Club, 7 p.m. in the film, 7:30 p.m. in Thomas WINS MONTHLY AWARD www.unk.edu/related/alumni/n to those who have helped them. pay for the living expenses Nebraskan Student Union Hall, room 106. Spanish with ewSAF2. Visit the Learning Strategies while he is in Chicago. Leaving Food Court. For more informa- English subtitles, directed by The Biology Department The deadline for applica- Office website at her husband is very hard on tion contact Randall Heckman Pedro Almodovar. has been named the April tions is Friday, April 2. For http://www.unk.edu/LSO and Candy because the treatments at [email protected]. department of the month. of more information contact the click on Tutor Brochure to see and Chemotherapy are very Friday, April 23: UNK Biology is the Department of Alumni Office, 865-8474 and a list of tutors. intense. Lu needs Candy with Monday, April 12: Baseball vs. Regis, 6 p.m. at the Month for April. The 15 ask for SAF adviser Kristin Stop by the Center for him so she can be there to take Concerts-On-The-Platte, 7:30 Memorial Field. Free admis- tenure track faculty members Howard. Academic Success in the care of him and make sure he is p.m. in the Fine Arts Recital sion. and three full-time lecturers are Memorial Student Affairs doing alright. That is where the Hall. This free admission con- dedicated to teaching and com- FREE TUTORING Building to pick up a nomina- Benefit Dinner comes in to cert features John Browand, Saturday, April 24: UNK mitted to advancing scientific OFFERED tion form or call 865-8214. play. violin, and James Cook, piano, Baseball vs. Regis, 1 p.m. at knowledge. Currently, approxi- Nominations will be accepted A group of co-workers and of South Dakota State Memorial Field. Free admis- mately 240 students are major- The Center for Academic through Friday, April 16, 2004. good friends of Candy want to University. sion. ing in biology and another 400 Success would like to remind put together a free will dona- students in the 19 pre-profes- students that free tutoring ser- NEED CASH? JOB tion grill out, a silent auction, Friday, April 16: UNK Saturday, April 24: UNK sional or allied health areas vices are available to all UNK OPENING ON CAMPUS as well as a bake sale all at the Baseball vs. Colorado State- Softball vs. Fort Lewis, 12 complete significant biology students in the north hall of the same time to help raise money Pueblo, 6 p.m. at Memorial p.m., 2 p.m. at Harvey Park. coursework, according to a Memorial Student Affairs The Antelope Bookstore is for Candy and Lu. That way Field. Free admission. Free admission. UNK press release. The faculty Building. There are free Math looking for 10-12 students to Candy can stay up with her has developed numerous initia- Study Groups and Science fill temporary positions for husband and will not need to Saturday, April 17: UNK Sunday, April 25: MacBeth, tives and received multiple Study Groups from 7-9 p.m. their buyback season. The job worry about leaving to come Baseball vs. Colorado State- presented by the UNK Theatre, grants. Monday through Thursday. For commences in mid-April and back home to work and help Pueblo, 1 p.m. at Memorial 2 p.m. in the Fine Arts Miriam The Staff Senate is pleased more details on these services continues through the end of pay for their living expenses. Field. Free admission. Drake Theatre. Adult admis- to designate the Department of and more access the website the school year, with the possi- We hope to make enough sion is $7, non-UNK students Biology for the valuable ser- http://www.unk.edu/LSO or bility of continuing as a part- money to cover their living Saturday, April 17: 2nd and seniors is $5 and groups of vices they provide to students, obtain a tutor brochure in the time summer job. expenses as well as give them Annual Fun 5K Walk/Run. 10+ are $3. the campus, community and office. The ideal candidate for the some extra for other spending state. position would be friendly, out- as well. Sunday, April 18: UNK CALL FOR going, customer service orient- We are hosting a grill out Baseball vs. Colorado State- SIGMA TAU DELTA HALLAPALOOZA BANDS ed and cash handling experi- dinner with three live bands on Pueblo, 12 p.m. at Memorial FANTASY FESTIVAL ence. Persons will be required Sunday, April 25 at the VFW Martin Hall has announced to run cash registers, clean and Club here in Kearney from 5 to Sigma Tau Delta, the UNK their call for bands for the 4th shelve books, and send and 8 p.m. We would like to have English honorary, invite all Annual Hallapalooza in April. receive freight. Hourly wage everyone come and have a POLICE BEAT UNK students to attend their Any band that would like some based on experiences. great time. Any donations or annual festival. This year’s fes- free exposure should attend and Benefits include book, help would be greatly appreci- March 1-21: A female stu- the Bruner Hall of Science. tival features fantasy literature, contact Nolan at 865-4159. clothing and school supply dis- ated. Please call Megan at 308- dent reported that a male with Lord of the Rings and counts. Apply in person, ask for 234-1414 if you have any ques- Pleasanton student was acting March 31: A female student Harry Potter characters a fea- Len. tions. Thank you for your time. strangely while in the Otto reported harassment by a male Olson computer lab. with an unknown address. March 26: Five CTW males April 1: A welfare check were contacted for jumping on was performed on a female We want you. CLASSIFIEDS cars in Lot 28. Mantor student. Students can volunteer to write or take March 27: Two Kearney April 1: A female Mantor pictures for the newspaper, or take it as Classifieds males were contacted for per- resident was transported to forming tricks on skateboards. Good Samaritan Hospital after a class and receive credit! a fall. work. March 30: A custodian Sign up for: reported that an ex-employee April 1: A male Kearney was acting suspiciously while man reported the theft of hi JMC 350 JMC 351 JMC 352 working in Mantor Hall eight Memorex MP# played. (news) (advertising) (photo) Call months ago. April 4: Officers responded 865-8487 March 30: A male custodian to a report of a heater on fire reported that the paper towel on the 7th floor hallway of or call us today at 865-8488. dispenser lock was broken in CTW. today.

THE BOTTOM LINE

QUESTION: WHO IS YOUR HERO?

Justin Zeleski Micha Yost Tom Carlson Grand Island senior Omaha sophomore Grand Island freshman

“I am my own hero!” “Chancellor Kristensen!” “Hugh Hefner.” 3 THE ANTELOPE OPINIONS THE WEEK OF APRIL 8, 2004 ‘Nuff of the shortened names country, in a time when events taking place in tropical The legend continues... Herbie Husker was the and peaceful South Africa, rave. A few weeks ago, I China or Kilimanjaro. If saw someone with the you’re in need of a great guitar, customized license plate you may be interested in talk- Jonathan “GOSKERS.” Being a ing with Ken Loper. However, Rehor native Nebraskan, I rec- next time you’re gaming some ognized the SKERS as a Dungeons and Dragons, Managing shortened form of the beware of the black Loper! For Huskers. Until recent- some reason, I could find no Editor ly, Nebraska had been information regarding the UNK known as the Lopers. Cornhuskers. Unless What is the obsession with Husker is preceded by this name shortening? Our Corn, will any non-native society has become lazy It vaguely sounded like he Nebraskan know what a enough without insulting our said “Go Lobers!” and for one Husker is? Long distant are the sports teams and their heritage. hot minute, I toyed with the days when farmers toiled by Luckily in Nebraska we are no idea that the announcer may be hand to shuck ears by hand. longer known as the Bugeaters, doing a public service spot for Imagine the endless word pos- for if we were, we may be proper auditory hygiene. sibilities if we were called the romantically called the When I came to college in Shuckers. Nebraska Eaters. Kearney, I signed up as an In order to prepare for this Of course, these shortened the front without fear of nega- from today, teams will actually referred to as the Cubbies, but Antelope, not as a Loper. expose, I did a little Internet versions aren’t all bad. There tive reaction from females. take strides to lengthen their consider yelling “Go Bearies!” Remove yourself from the sleuthing. I went to google.com are endless possibilities with a What would happen at a names. Chicago is excellent at or “Go Bullies!” Kearney community and ask a and typed in Loper. There’s a creative mind and a little fore- Michigan State game on a keeping their original team Unlike Pink, I have never stranger on the street what a website maintained by a lady thought. Saturday morning? “Look at names short and simple: Cubs, dated any teachers, and I Loper is: blank stares will named Kathy Loper, where she Students at Notre Dame the Sparts run!” or “The Sparts Bulls and Bears are all easily always support the team. But I abound. encourages people to be magi- could effectively sport shirts are pretty sloppy today.” recognizable. Of course there just have to ask: what the hell I grew up in Cornhusker cally whisked away to athletic with “The Dames” plastered on Perhaps in a time distant are times when the Cubs are is a Loper anyway? Guidelines for college drinking

If you don’t stop it, you’ll sampled alcohol, but one The noon rule is another conflicts with your bar sched- excuses. You should eat three to avoid conflict or financial sign of a drinking problem guideline that college students ule, you may consider calling meals a day, which should not responsibilities, you may want go blind... is when you have no recol- should enforce when planning Student Health to learn more be substituted with alcohol, so to watch your alcohol con- lection of what happened a day of drinking. Under no about drinking problems. there should be no possible sumption. when you were drinking. circumstance should you start Another sign of a drinking way that you spend more If you refuse to exercise, or Quincy If you cannot remember drinking before noon, even on problem is the inability to con- money at the bar than on gro- consider drinking as an effec- Cromer meeting people, going your birthday or when the alco- trol body functions. If you ceries and food. tive form of exercise, you places, or any particular hol may be free. The noon rule wake up in the morning with a If you have experienced the should seek help. If you Photo event from your most should be used for your own damp bed, or have containers consequences of beer goggles, believe that drinking is consid- previous drinking safety and the safety of others in your room with unidentified or have made important deci- ered “12 ounce curls” or think Editor escapade, you might have around you. If you set your liquids in them, you might sions under the influence of that the trip from the fridge to a problem. If you were alarm to wake up and start want to seek help. alcohol, you should reconsider the couch is aerobic exercise, way too drunk, you may drinking, you may have a prob- If you are old enough to pur- your drinking habits. If you you should quit drinking imme- forget drinking at all, lem. chase alcohol, you should be constantly regret decisions you diately. which is not a good sign. If you plan your week and old enough to control your make when intoxicated, or do My last guideline is simple First off, I want you to know The second sign of a drink- daily events around bar spe- bladder. And a tip for those not remember making impor- but important: if you cannot that I have no medical exper- ing problem for college stu- cials, you may also have a who think they have this prob- tant judgment decisions, you read this article, or refuse to tise on drinking, and I should dents is the hangover resolu- problem. lem solved, adult diapers are may want to ask your friends read anything besides the box not be regarded as a knowl- tion. For college students with Every college student not the answer. for help. or container of alcoholic bever- edgeable source of medical a drinking problem, the hang- knows which bar has specials If you spend more money on If you break valuables or ages, you may have a drinking opinion. The following are my over resolution is the perfect on what nights, but if you plan drinking than you do on food, expensive objects and lie about problem. 10 guidelines for excessive answer for a bad hangover: your week around those spe- you may also have a drinking it, you may have a problem. If you examine the nutri- drinking, and tips for those don’t stop drinking. If you cials, you could have a drink- problem. I understand that Just because you do not tional values of alcoholic bev- who think they might have a wake up in the morning and ing problem. alcohol is expensive, and if you remember breaking things, erages, or have called con- drinking problem. start drinking again, just to For those students who have a high tolerance for alco- does not mean it didn’t happen. sumer phone numbers on the We are all in college and avoid a hangover, you might refuse to take night classes on hol you may spend over $50 at If you continue to lie or blame packaging of alcohol, you may most students have tried or have a drinking problem. Tuesday or Thursday to avoid the bar, but these are not valid others for broken objects, only want to stop drinking. College student meets prince Always keep the “honey” in April 2. As she finishes her last year of his parents. between the life of a future watch as the characters grow. This movie tells the of college, she has many run- He constantly gets into trou- queen and her dreams of “The Prince and Me” begins as honeymoon... story of Paige Morgan, ins at the University of ble getting his pictures pub- attending medical school and an unbelievable fairy tale that played by Julia Stiles Wisconsin with Prince Edvard lished in the tabloids with helping third world countries. turns into a pretty realistic con- (Also seen in “10 Things Valdemar Dangaard, played by numerous girls and while drag “The Prince and Me” is a cept. The characters are easy to Jodi I Hate About You” and Luke Mably (Also seen in “28 racing. romantic comedy that is pretty sympathize with and entertain- Carroll “Save the Last Dance.”), Days Later.”). Eddie decides that predictable. The movie has ing. who is a very determined Paige is introduced to Wisconsin is just what he needs many witty and humorous lines This movie isn’t just a chick Layout college woman with ‘Eddie’ when he asks her “So and goes to America to release keeping the movie light-heart- flick: it contains many humor- plans to go to medical will you take off your top for some of his rebellious ambi- ed. ous lines and motives guys can Editor school. me?” after seeing on a televi- tions. Besides the relationship also relate to. “The Prince and She has dreams of sion commercial that “Girls of The two predictably fall in between Paige and Eddie there Me” also stars the sexy and fun becoming a doctor and Wisconsin” supposedly get love and are then challenged is also a rather humorous and Julia Stiles which can also be helping third world coun- drunk nightly and are willing to with the aspects of reality. well-developed relationship appealing to guys. tries. Paige grew up on her take off their tops for anyone. Eddie is expected to return to between Eddie and his servant, Although the ending seems The movie “The Prince and family’s dairy farm in rural Eddie is a Danish prince who Denmark to take his place as Soren, played by Ben Miller. abrupt, the movie is overall Me” was released to theaters on Manitowoc. refuses to follow the traditions king while Paige struggles It is an enjoyable movie to heartwarming and charming.

THE READERS’OPINIONS Dear Antelope, put together a free will dona- ANTELOPE Candy Lewis is a manager tion grill out, a silent auction, at Old Navy here in Kearney. as well as a bake sale all at the Just recently Candy and her same time to help raise money Mitchell Center husband, Lu, found out that he for Candy and Lu. Antelope Opinion Page Policy has lung cancer. That way Candy can stay up News: 865-8488 ¥ Advertising: 865-8487 ¥ Fax: 865-8708 They decided to travel to with her husband and will not E-mail: [email protected] Any opinions expressed in columns, editorials, editori- Chicago to a Cancer Center need to worry about leaving to al cartoons or advertisements are the views of the indi- there for his treatments and come back home to work and Online: http://www.unk.edu/theantelope vidual writer, artist or advertiser and do not necessarily Chemotherapy. While receiv- help pay for their living reflect the views of the University of Nebraska at ing his treatments he is unable expenses. We hope to make Kearney, its employees or students, or The Antelope staff. to work to help pay for the cost enough money to cover their of living. living expenses as well as give Managing Editor...... Jonathan Rehor Contributions to “Readers’ Opinions” must include the Candy, being the wonderful them some extra for other News Editor...... Molly Albrecht name of the writer, as well as the writer’s phone number, lady she is, is trying to be with spending as well. Assistant News Editor...... Jillian Tangeman home town and affiliation with the college. Phone num- her husband up in Chicago. We are hosting a grill out Advertising Manager...... Amanda Harvey bers will not be printed but are necessary for verification. She is also trying to make it dinner on Sunday, April 25 at Photo Editor...... Quincy Cromer Deadline for publication is Monday at noon. Submissions back to work as much as she the VFW Club here in Kearney Sports Editor...... Kara Mueller can so hey have some type of from 5-8 p.m. Three bands will past deadline will be printed in the following edition The income to help pay for the liv- be performing live including Entertainment Editor...... Traci Witthuhn Antelope staff reserves the right to edit contributions to Layout Editors...... Jodi Carroll ing expenses while he is in Klovr, After the Order, Tenth “Readers’ Opinions” for grammar, spelling, content and Chicago. Hour Calling. Francisco Itamar Leaving her husband is very Any donations or help Editorial Cartoonist...... Justin McDowell length. Letters to be printed should be sent to: hard on Candy because the would be greatly appreciated. Circulation Manager...... Zachary Houdek treatments and Chemotherapy We would like to have every- Business Manager...... Judy Spivey Readers’ Opinions are very intense. Lu needs one come and have a great Advisor...... Bill Kezziah c/o The Antelope Editor Candy with him so she can be time. Thank you for your time. Web Managers...... Tara Goetz Mitchell Center there to take care of him and If you have any questions Janae Ekstein University of Nebraska at Kearney make sure he is doing alright. please call Megan at 308-234- Web Assistant...... Amanda Muller Kearney, NE 68848 That is where the Benefit 1414. Dinner comes in to play. Any questions, comments, concerns or suggestions may A group of co-workers and Megan Smits be sent to the above address. good friends of Candy want to Ashland sophomore 4 THE ANTELOPE SPORTS THE WEEK OF APRIL 8, 2004 Foster Field slated for renovation by Kara Mueller Foster Field and the other areas Antelope Sports Editor of campus in the coming years. Included in this list of planned projects are a student wellness On Tuesday, Chancellor center, a track and field facility, Doug Kristensen announced a tennis complex and additional that renovations are to be made parking for people visiting cam- to Foster Field on the UNK pus events,” said Jon McBride, campus in the immediate UNK Athletic Director. future. For ten years, the Foster Phase one of the project will Field renovation has been on replace the current grass play- the list of needed campus ing field with FIELDturf, which improvements. will allow the playing surface to While many other facilities be utilized year round. on campus have received need- Also in the first stage of the ed face-lifts, some of the athlet- renovation, a larger Foster Field ic facilities have been neglect- will receive a new scoreboard, ed. sound system, game clocks and “Foster Field is a true cam- lights. pus landmark. Since the field’s “Over the past 12 years, we construction in the 1930’s, have substantially renovated nearly every Kearney student our academic infrastructure. has participated in activities Our classrooms, buildings and held there. We’ve begun discus- information technology sion about the project with local enhancements have supported community members who share teaching and learning on cam- our desire to move forward to pus. However, we have not test the feasibility of attracting made comparable progress on private support for the project. the infrastructure that supports Early enthusiasm has resulted student growth and campus life in approval by the Foundation’s outside of the classroom and board of directors to move for- laboratory,” Kristensen said. ward on the $2.1 million phase The renovations, which will one,” said Terry Fairfield, run close to $2.1 million, will University of Nebraska be funded from private dona- Foundation president and CEO. tions. Work will begin immediate- “We are very excited to get ly with the removal of the cur- these initial improvements rent playing surface. underway at Foster Field. The project is slated for Contingent upon generating completion in time for the com- additional private funds, a num- ing fall football season. Photo courtesy of Peter Yazvac ber of projects are planned for Above is a drawing of how Foster Filed will look after a $2.1 million renovation is completed. Seven game win streak shattered by Amy Jo Hand Antelope Staff Writer

UNK’s baseball team faced a grueling schedule last week, cramming six home games into four days. The Lopers walked away from it all with two victo- ries, two losses, and one split. Wednesday afternoon, Kearney swept Concordia in a double header at Memorial Field, 13-8 and 11-5. Friday the blue and gold broke their seven game winning streak in a 4-3 loss to the New Mexico Highland Cowboys. Saturday afternoon, our boys split a double header with the Cowboys with a 7-2 loss in the first game followed by an 8-5 win. Sunday was a close game throughout the nine innings; unfortunately, New Mexico got the right kind of hits at the right time to win 6-4. After this week the Lopers stand at 14-22 on the season, 5- 7 RMAC. Wednesday’s games topped UNK’s winning streak off at seven in a row. Thirty hits, five of which sailed over the fence, contributed to the Lopers’ sweep over Concordia. Center fielder and lead off Photo by Quincy Cromer hitter, Tony Crosetto, led the Above: Pitcher Matt Webster hurls one to the plate against New Mexico Highlands last week. Loper offense. Crosetto put four Right Top: Webster throws a strike to the plate to a Cowboy’s batter. runs across the plate and earned four RBI’s from a combined six Right Bottom:: Lead off hitter, Tony Crosetto, gets ready to take a cut at the plate. The Lopers for nine hits in both games. went 1-3 in the series against New Mexico Highlands ending their seven game win streak. Sophomore Travis Kerkman Gerald Sell cracked a two-run the pitcher brought the Lopers on two walks and two singles. added another game to his hit- homer in the second inning, to the plate. They turned around in the fifth ting streak, which is now at a Kerkman added three more runs UNK’s luck changed in the with four unearned runs to consecutive 13. Kerkman owns with a shot in the third, and ninth when NMH’s Matt secure the win. team highs in batting average, Crosetto finished it out with a Mendez led off with a walk, Lefty Matt Webster pitched .438, homeruns, 7, and RBI’s, two-run blast in the fourth. reached second on a passed ball, 5.1 innings with seven hits and 34. Concordia scored one in the and third on a bunt single, then three earned runs in defeat. In game one, UNK claimed a sixth, but with the bases loaded, came home on a sac fly. New In the following game, 9-2 lead in no time. In the third junior Jason Miller ended the Mexico’s Mike Ramazzotti Highlands tied the score at five inning, freshman third baseman, threat with a pitch that lead off came home on another passed bringing three runs across the Cody Lusero (3 for 5, two runs, hitter, Jason Coulter flied out to ball for the winning run. plate in the fifth. UNK lashed two RBI’s) knocked a ball out right field. Abegglen took the loss, but back with a one out single to left of the park for the first time in Blake Beebout claimed his pitched well, allowing only two by Crosetto and a duplicate hit his collegiate career, to aid in third victory on the mound with earned runs on five hits and two by D. Miller. 1-0 lead in the third when D. .583 (7 for 12) with four RBI’s the seven run advantage. four innings in game two. He let walks in seven innings. He also Kerkman continued the rally Miller brought freshman Cole and four runs scored. Concordia brought two home by only one earned run off three sent three Highlands’ boys back taking the pitch to the left center Archer home with a single. At the top of the ninth, in the fifth and three more in the hits and a walk. to the dugout with K’s. gap, sending Crosetto home for Highlands quickly shot back Highlands stretched ahead with sixth bringing the score to 9-7. Friday night, the blue and Junior Adam Kreuger went the game winning run. Kerkman with four runs in the fourth. The a homerun bringing in two. UNK answered back in the bot- gold ended their winning streak two for four; including a solo went three for four with three tides continued to turn as center Kearney stepped up to the plate tom of the sixth when Derek at home in front of 376 fans to home run and D. Miller chalked RBI’s on the game. Sell man- fielder, Crosetto hit a three run drawing two walks immediate- Miller hammered a three-run New Mexico Highlands. The up a two run single. Mik aged a two out double to score homer in the seventh inning ly. homer, bringing in some home Cowboys scored two unearned Dickson went two for four as D. Miller and Kerkman. with two outs, tying the score at However, New Mexico relief team insurance runs. runs in the top of the ninth to well, scoring one run, as Beebout earned his team- fours. pitcher, Rudy Sierra sat the next On the hill, lefty Luke take the victory. Kerkman ended his 13 game high fourth win of the year “We were down four to one, two Lopers down to take the Hansen earned the home win The Cowboys’ chances to hitting streak at zero for four. striking out the first two all I wanted to do was to get the win. giving up only two earned runs move ahead earlier in the game New Mexico and Kearney Cowboys up in the seventh, ball in play and to bring us clos- Freshman Joba Chamberlain and six hits in hour innings. were squelched by starting went on to play a double header then clearing loaded bases with er to getting the game. I had no received the defeat but had a This was his arm’s first debut pitcher Nick Abegglen and Saturday. The Cowboy’s took another K to Highland’s pinch intentions of hitting a home run, solid game on the mound. He since March 23, 2002, as he relief Jason Miller, as they only the first game 7-2 and Kearney hitter, Brendon Hampton. but it felt pretty good when it struck out seven and allowed missed most of last year with an let one Cowboy cross the plate. won the second 8-5. UNK and New Mexico happened,” Crosetto comment- just four runs in seven innings. ankle injury and arm trouble. Highlands had runners on Highlands broke ahead in the ended the series in one nine- ed. Kearney travels this week- The Lopers’ first seven runs second and third with only one first inning of the first game, inning game on Sunday; sadly He finished the day three for end to take on the nationally of game two came from hits out, but an out called for batter’s with the first through fourth bat- the Lopers took the loss 6-4. three. Across the weekend ranked Mesa State for a four gone yard. Freshman shortstop interference and one more off ters in the lineup-reaching base The Lopers jumped out to a Crosetto batted a whopping game series. 5 THE ANTELOPE ENTERTAINMENT THE WEEK OF APRIL 8, 2004 Nebraskats sing and swing by Traci Witthuhn Sunday’s show squad tious “Ob- Eileen Jahn invited any former demand for performances on Antelope Entertainment Editor included many fine musi- La-Di, Ob- Nebraskats in the audience to campus, and in Kearney and cians. Singing soprano was La-Da,” and join the group on stage for the surrounding communities,” It was a high-energy perfor- Russtanna Faimon, Grand a medley of number “Maybe Someday” a Eileen Jahn, Director of the mance peppered with song and Island freshman, Mindy hits brought number that held sentimental Nebraskats, said of the group. dance, backed up with the fla- Engler, Holdrege senior, the Beatles value to the group, as it had Jahn, who was a Nebraskat vor of a six-piece band, and Kate Sabah, Kearney to life. been performed by both previ- from 1992-1996 has been teach- spread over a Sunday afternoon sophomore, and Jenny Next, ous Nebraskats directors. ing Vocal Techniques and - it added up to a recipe for fun Faimon, Stratton sopho- individual For its grand finale, the Introduction to Music at UNK with the Nebraskats earlier this more. talents were group performed “Jump, Jive since 2001 and took over direc- week. On alto was Erin showcased an’ Wail” with soloist Micah tion of the Nebraskats in 2002. The Nebraskats, UNK’s Kosmicki, Holdrege sopho- with an Yost showing the audience that Previous directors of the show choir, hosted their annual more, Brette Covington, array of solo he sure knows how to wail and group include William Lynn, spring concert Sunday, April 4, North Platte sophomore, and ensem- the group danced to Erin the founder of the group, from in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. and Megan Caughey, ble perfor- Kosmicki’s quick-stepping 1967 to 1984, and Dr. Annabell Omaha senior. mances. choreography. Zikmund from 1984 to 2002. The group performed num- Courtesy Photo bers ranging from the Beatles to Tuned in to the tenor part The This home concert followed The Nebraskats is the oldest sophomore, on saxophone; Billy Joel classics to tunes from was Adam Zrust, Albion junior, entire group retook the stage road shows including a three- performing collegiate show Joseph Krula, North Bend the hit musical “Chicago” as Jack Kreman, Kearney senior, complete with a wardrobe day tour of Nebraska and choir in Nebraska. freshman, and Erica Cone audience members tapped their Micah Yost, Omaha sophomore, change, to wow the audience Kansas communities on March Each spring, Nebraskat audi- Hansen, Kearney senior, on toes and hummed along. and Casey Stokes, Petersburg with numbers from the musical 24-26. The Nebraskats have tions are held and a field of 40- piano; Taiki Takamura, Aichi, The group kicked off the junior. “Chicago.” performed across the country in 50 students are narrowed to the Japan, junior, on guitar; Brad show with “Bandstand Boogie” Finally, bringing in the bass Next up, the audience got a Washington, D.C., California, 14 member singing and dancing Bohn, Ravenna junior, on bass from 1954. With jazz hands in line was Nate Helzer, Grand glimpse of Kate Sabah’s chore- and Arizona. team. guitar; and Dirk Riley, Holdrege tow, the performers gave the Island junior, and Josh Grimm, ography talents along with the The group has also toured This year’s preliminary audi- freshman, on percussion. audience a taste of what was to Holdrege sophomore. number “Oh! You Beautiful internationally, visiting coun- tions are being held now The afternoon’s concert was come over the next few hours. The band providing tunes for Doll” followed by a cute perfor- tries such as Japan, Germany, through April 14, with the final highlighted by an a capella ver- During the song, we were intro- this ensemble included Jamie mance of “Mack the Knife.” Austria, the Czech Republic, auditions taking place on May sion of Billy Joel’s “And So It duced to this elite team of Loper Kester, Clearwater junior, on In a tribute to Nebraskats England, China, and Australia. 1. Any full-time UNK student Goes,” followed by the flirta- legends. trumpet; Sarah Reeks, Omaha past and present, Director “The Nebraskats are in great can audition to be a Nebraskat. Writers and Readers Nabb shows off sax presents Stefaniak

by Traci Witthuhn be an essence of her literary Antelope Entertainment Editor style. The novel was short listed for the O. Henry Prize. The Reynolds Writers and Critics have appraised Readers series continued last Stefaniak’s works for their week with a reading by novelist relate-ability, saying that “Mary Mary Helen Stefaniak. The Helen Stefaniak spins stories on author took the floor with a pre- the wheels of the laugh-out- sentation on Friday, April 2 at loud neighborhoods in which the Museum of Nebraska Art we live.” followed by a reception and She has also been praised for book signing. her ability to depict the unfold- Stefaniak, a Milwaukee ing of everyday life in all its native, is a graduate of the Iowa spontaneous splendor, some- Writers Workshop and currently thing that guests got a taste of serves as an Assistant Professor last Friday night. of English and Director of The Reynolds Writers and Creative Writing at Creighton Readers series will continue University in Omaha. In addi- with Poet Janet Sylvester on tion, Stefaniak has written April 30 at 8:00 p.m. in the East columns for The Iowa Source Room of MONA. and has acted as a radio com- mentator on Iowa Public Radio. This author has penned sev- eral works of short fiction, which have been published in a variety of periodicals, ranging from Redbook to The Yale Review and The Antioch Review. She published a collection of these short stories, entitled “Self Storage and Other Stories.” In 1998, the book was given the Banta Award for Photo by Jennifer Peters Literary Excellence in 1998 by the Wisconsin Library This April Fool’s Day recital audience on April 1. Nabb and one arm. UNK’s Wind Ensemble and Association. was no joke - UNK’s David technician Jeff Stelling devel- Thursday’s recital also fea- Kyungsun Orr, the 16-year-old Stefaniak released her novel Nabb performed on his one- oped the instrument after he a tured Nabb’s former teacher who has the only other one- “The Turk and My Mother” in handed saxophone wowing the stroke left without the use of Eugene Rousseau as well as handed saxophone in the world. the fall of 2000, and it proved to mockingbird.creighton.com Lutt’s Cut Omaha’s Shelter Belt provides musical experience by Kent Lutt Shelter Belt. third track. A lonely accordion ing to a close at tracks eight and Antelope Staff Writer Originally from Norfolk, meets its piano companion on nine. “Draw a Line” is a mel- Neb., the band has gone through the song. Together they create low, short selection with a sim- The shelterbelt settlements many lineup changes. Otto and the basis for the sad, rainy ple guitar arrangement and soar- that make up the Midwest are Ageton survived each change melody on the track. Otto is ing cellos. “In This Place” unique to other communities in and are Shelter Belt’s only orig- joined by backup vocalists for begins as mellow as the last the country. Unlike urban cities inal members. After recording extra layers of harmony on the track, but soon finds a hard-hit- in other states, the rural towns an EP, “Rose Oil,” and their first chorus sections. ting rhythm. Everything joins of the shelterbelt are dependent full-length album, “Nothing A strange twist occurs on the together into a lively song, easi- on the land. The big business Makes Me Sad Ever,” the band fourth track of “Rain Home.” ly the most danceable on the and tiresome traffic of the coast settled down in Omaha and Hospodka takes up part of the album. are nonexistent. Farming and Lincoln. lead vocals alongside The final selections are rep- family are all-important, and the “Rain Home” is an album Vondracek and Otto, providing resentative of the genres found rich soil provides a source of made during many problems a sweet, high voice. Much of the on the entire album. The tenth food for the farmers and the and worries within the band. track is spoken-word, with mos- track, “The Way You Turn entire world. Through many lineup changes quito-like percussion flitting in Around,” is a country ballad. Omaha group Shelter Belt and personal issues, Shelter Belt your ears. “Everything Out Loud” slowly shares many of its homeland’s came through. Their creation Old Western soundtracks melds electronic drumming and characteristics. Not only does displays top-notch talents of collide with a bluegrass and clarinets into Shelter Belt’s pop the group’s name directly refer- young, yet knowledgeable, country on the fifth and sixth sound. “Rust” closes the album ence the region, Shelter Belt’s musicians as they attempted to tracks, entitled “All These with a mysterious, spatial quali- music draws close ties to it. The develop their sound further. And Days” and “Comfort (You ty. Altogether, these three tracks band’s new release, “Rain success was the outcome. Know My Address).” Banjos, show most of the sides that Home,” showcases a home- “Rain Home” begins with trumpets, clarinets, and piano Shelter Belt establishes grown invention that is rich in “Season.” The track introduces give “All These Days” very full throughout “Rain Home.” creation track after track. The Shelter Belt’s unique sound to arrangement, yet it still remains In the end, many of the over- band and the album are also gar- the listener. The groovy drums tasteful. “Comfort” is strictly produced, no-nonsense records nering popularity and rave and electronic percussion give country, mixed with Shelter put out these days can become reviews in the local music Courtesy Photo the song an electronic feel. Yet Belt’s unique synth keyboards tedious and boring. Maybe it the piano, violin, and Otto’s and victorious trumpet playing. has something to do with their scene. Omaha-based Shelter Belt showcases eclectic talent in their smooth voice bring the feel The next track, “Sad Thing,” roots. “Shelter Belt is Omaha’s lat- recently released album “Rain Home.” est up and coming band. Shelter back to their country roots. is reminiscent of dance artist Shelter Belt has released a past couple of years...I am con- Knuppel, Nick Pribyl, Chris Belt’s sound is complex but The title track, “Rain Michael Jackson’s sound. A sprawling soundtrack to their fident that ‘Rain Home’ will Sorenson, Rachel Hospodka, controlled, oozing with local Home,” is full of Latin vibes. disco beat and ambient key- native roots in rural Nebraska catch many people by surprise Chris Ageton, and the main influences yet still original and Trumpets and trombones mix board is all the song needs to with their “Rain Home” album. once they hear it, especially songwriter, Jesse Otto, form the fresh in its own right,” Nick vividly with synthetic key- sound different from the rest. Let their sound provide a rich anyone who just loves good core of the band. Some session Turner, writer for The Omaha boards to give the track its The minimalist bass and guitar musical experience for you, music,” Joe Vavak, writer for players and former bandmates Pulp, stated. vibrant texture. Otto’s voice is give the song a rockier feel wherever you may live. Somedaynever.com, said. perform on “Rain Away.” But “The disc is perhaps the most smooth as silk, sounding similar towards the end, and Otto’s For more information on Seven main members create the production, recording, and eclectic and original album to to Ed Kowalyczyk’s vocal tone voice shines at its fullest on the Shelter Belt and “Rain Home,” the concept that is Shelter Belt. layout of the album were com- be released in the area over the from the band Live. number. visit their official website at Jebediah Vondracek, Anthony pletely done by the members of “Surface” is the album’s “Rain Home” begins wind- www.beltcave.com. 6 THE ANTELOPE ENTERTAINMENT THE WEEK OF APRIL 8, 2004 Williams countrifies coffee

by Robyn Sanders He describes the music as “He does a lot of college per- Antelope Staff Writer Americana but I think it is more formances. After he graduated like acoustic folk,” Aaron Grow, from college he moved to a personal counselor at UNK, Nashville and met a booking Survivor: All Stars The Loper Programming and said. agent,” she explained. “He has The teams disbuffed and Activities Council rounded out It wasn’t just by coincidence been playing at colleges for at disbanded last week in a new the 2003-04 Mochas and Music that this musical style was least three years and enjoys twist to Survivor. All buffs series last Friday night with brought on campus; members of traveling, seeing the country were dropped and new buffs singer/songwriter Zane LPAC hand pick performers for and the fan base.” were drawn, but the twist went Williams. this annual series. Jodi said that her husband is a bit awry as everyone ended Williams has been playing “Last semester we listened to ready to move on to the next up switching teams except for colleges for about 3 years music from several artists and level of his career and will join Amber - that’s right, Boston while traveling with his wife, chose people that stood out and a band this fall, though he will Rob and Amber are now on sight seeing and singing country we have not had many country still be making the college cir- separate sides of the island! music. performers at the coffeehouses. cuit. The new Mogo Mogo Before he started his travel- We thought it was good to have “He recently had a showcase (Boston Rob, Big Tom, ing music career he lived in a variety of performers. He has in Minnesota where college Rupert, Alicia, and Jenna) Texas, Kentucky, West Virginia a wonderful voice and I think he from the Midwest booked con- headed back to the wreck of a and California, Williams has is probably the best performer certs for the next year so he will camp they had inherited and stayed true to these country we have had,” Amy Willadsen, be in this area a lot next year,” spent the night there in tears. roots while he moved around the LPAC Vice President, said. she said. Chapera’s castle of a camp the U.S., which has made it easy Williams’ wife doubles as his Though this was your last for him to make a living while was a welcoming sight to the Photo by Jason Krontz touring companion, and stated chance to catch Mochas and new team (Lex, Jeri, Kathy, on the road. that the two of them like life on Music this year, don’t fret - the The small crowd was feeling LPAC hosted this semester’s final Mochas & Music coffee- Shianne, and Amber). house with the humorous musical stylings of Zane Williams. the road. series will be back next fall with In the immunity challenge Williams’ funky country style, “I love traveling with him some of the favorites from this the Mogo Mogos proved that a and especially digging his off- “I like him because he is of music. I think he is one of and I do not have a job, so I can- year. new name doesn’t mean they the wall sense of humor. from Nashville. He sounds the top performers at the coffee not complain. There are times “This is the last coffee house can’t win, and in a strategic “He is pretty funny and I like authentic and his lyrics and house this year,” Christina when we get tired of driving, for the year but we are planning move, the Chapera voted out his songs. I like his voice better overall mood are country Lewis, Minden sophomore, but we get days off during the on having them next year. If Jeri at tribal council. than some of the other perform- sounding,” Stefanie Schaefer, said. week to sightsee, not many peo- there is a performer that we like Watch out for a Survival ers, but he is a little more coun- Ainsworth sophomore, said. “The music is relaxing and ple can do that at a regular job,” there is a chance they we might merger tonight as things get try than I like,” Naomi “He is good and he reminds mellow. I love the acoustic gui- Jodi Williams said. She went on invite them back next year,” down and dirty at 7 p.m. on Schemm, Scottsbluff junior, me of Jason Boland. He is kind tar and the live music, but I wish to describe Zane Williams’ Willadsen said. CBS. said. of country and he plays my kind that there was a bigger crowd. career path. Check out the website at www.cbs.com!

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Halapalooza coming to Martin Hall Thursday, April 15 10 bands including an Antelope favorite Fear is Calm featuring Kent Lutt of Lutt’s Cut 7 THE ANTELOPE SPORTS THE WEEK OF APRIL 8, 2004 UNK track sweeps 18 events by Sarah Stuart three events winning the shot had a strong performance on the upcoming season and hopes to Grand Island senior Clark 4.50), Bertrand junior Mike Antelope Staff Writer and taking third in both the track as well winning the 400 accomplish all of her goals. Spanel was a double winner for Ford in the pole vault, and hammer and the discus. (56.35). “I want to improve my times the Lopers taking first in the Kearney sophomore Drew The Nebraska-Kearney track Other successful throws Lexington junior Andrea in every meet, and hopefully 200 -meter dash and the long Tonniges in the 3,000-meter team took second this weekend included Bellevue sophomore Andersen took third in this make it to nationals because that jump. steeplechase. at the Alex Francis Invite in Carli Seeba’s win in the discus event, and UNK went on to take is a goal for any UNK track UNK dominated in the Another notable perfor- Hays, Kansas. UNK won 18 and runner up in the shot along first and second in the 1,500 team member,” Kolar said. throwing events having seven mance was Brady sophomore events to tally 502 cumulative with Butte junior Amber meter run due to Auburn sopho- Although there were several out of the top eight finishers in Craig O’ Dell taking runner up points on Saturday. Tiefenthaler’s win in the ham- more Sara Whitehead and teams at the competition this the shot put, six out of the top in the 400 hurdles and third in Both the men and women mer. Lincoln junior Andrea weekend, there seemed to be nine in the discus, and five of the 110 hurdles. took second behind the host, Culbertson freshman Sara Herndon’s performances. two that were battling for the the top six in the hammer. “Ultimately, our team goal Fort Hayes State. Wagner took the gold in the Other winners on the track gold throughout the event. Winners included Kansas for every season is to win the For the women, UNK took long jump with Crawford fresh- included Hildreth senior “There were other teams at senior Nate Wheat in the shot, RMAC Championships, and first through third in the discus, man Kelsey Johnson taking sec- Kathryn Alt in the 800 the meet, but our biggest com- and Grand Island senior Scott this year is no exception,” Kolar first and second in the shot put, ond and Broken Bow freshman (2:18.74), Wyoming junior petition was Ft. Hayes State. We Jorgensen in the discus. Kansas said. and was first and third in the Jami Pomplun placing third. Laura Emmerich in the 3,000 were the top two contenders for sophomore Kellen Jacobs was UNK will compete at the hammer. For the triple jump, Bellwood steeplechase (12:15.58), and first place,” Kolar said. second in the hammer. Division II Challenge next Central City sophomore junior Kate Semin won with a Denise Kolar in the 400 hurdles For the UNK men there were Other winners for the Lopers weekend in Emporia, Kansas, Shauna Birchard placed in all leap of 35-9.50, and Johnson (1:05.18). seven first place finishes were Lexington junior John and hopes to do well at this big took second at 34-2.50. Semin Denise is excited about the throughout the event. Laux in the triple jump (45- meet. UNK sitting in eighth Men’s golf finishes eleventh place at Texas invite by Eric Allgood a team with a 345. The Lopers by Eric Allgood 69-70). 75/76) medallist with an even par 173 Antelope Staff Writer are ahead of SW Oklahoma Antelope Staff Writer Humphrey senior Lance The two-day tournament was (73-70). Teammate State (382). Kosch shot a one over par 71 in held in Lakewood, Colo. Chris Smith was second at a The UNK women’s golf St. Mary’s leads the nine- team is currently in Amarillo, team field with a 307. The UNK men’s golf team the final round to finish tied for Sunday’s first round was played 144. 46th. 225/82-72). at the par 72 Bear Creek G.C., The rest of the Loper team Texas, playing in the Subway Northeastern State (308) and fired a 308 over the final 18 Women’s Invitational. Central Oklahoma (309) are holes today to finish in 11th Rounding out the scoring for while Monday’s final round was had a rough weekend on the UNK, freshman Sam Jarvis held at the par 71 Fox Hollow links. Humphrey senior Lance After Monday’s first round, right behind the Rattlers. place (899) at the Gering sophomore Mandi Other scores for the Lopers UCO/Kickingbird Classic in (England) tied for 57th (229/74- G.C. Kosch tied for 18th (155/81- 74-81), Hastings senior UNK finished eighth out of 74), Gothenburg sophomore Schlaepfer is tied for 18th with include Colorado senior Sara Edmond, Okla. an 83. Enninga (86), who is tied for Cozad sophomore Greg Jonathon Leymaster tied for nine teams, having a two-day Brian Fehr tied for 26th 62nd (232/76-77-79) and Blair score of 635 (328-307). The (160/84-76) with seniors The 36-hole event is being 31st, Grand Island sophomore Davis paced the Lopers, shoot- played at the par 72 La Paloma Lindsey Vivian (87), who is ing a five over par 215 (66-72- freshman Nick Swaney placed blue and gold finished ahead of Jonathon Leymaster 72nd (242/80-77-85). Colorado Mines (652). (Hastings) and Derek Wever G.C. tied for 34th, Kearney fresh- 77). Davis finished tied for Schlaepfer shot a 43 over man Carly Hill (89), who is eighth. UNK sat in ninth place On Sunday and Monday the Colorado State-Pueblo won (Sutherland) in a four way tie Lopers were back in action at the event with a 596. Adams for 39th (169). the first nine before rebounding tied for 38th, and South Dakota after first 36 holes with rounds with a 40 on the back. She led sophomore Ambur Vanneman of 296 and 295. the Colorado School of State (609), Regis and Northern UNK is off for two weeks Mines/Regis Invite. Colorado (each at 611) finished until hosting the NW Regional UNK with a 161 in its only (91), who is tied for 41st. Luke Antonelli of St. Mary’s other tournament this spring Be sure to check next (Texas) earned medallist honors Davis again led the Lopers tied for second. Head-to-Head Tournament in with an eighth place finish (151- Travis Morton of CSUP was Lincoln April 19-20. (Mesa State). week’s paper for complete with a three under par 207 (68- UNK sits in eighth place as results. Tennis teams prepare for RMAC matches by Kory Engel Antelope Staff Writer

There is no “I” in team, and that is why the University of Nebraska at Kearney men’s ten- nis team is seeing so much suc- cess this season. They defeated Emporia State by the score of 7- 2 last weekend in Kansas. The team’s attitude and per- formance has seen a definite improvement from previous years and now they are hoping to accomplish even greater things. “As the year’s been going, we’ve been growing a lot as a team and we know that we rely on every position and every point counts. No one is more Photo by Jamie Knuth important than anyone else,” The UNK women’s tennis team is swinging into the final stages of their season. The women will Columbus junior Tyson Thomas face off against Metro State and Colorado Christian this weekend, said. teammates struggle, that they apart quickly. I told them at the UNK head coach Patrick know if I can pull this one out beginning of our year that you “Hopefully those four prac- Thomas agreed with his conference matches so if we Fischer said it’s not just chem- for them this would help us all,” know we’ve always been a team tices that we get in this week coach that it’s crunch time for want to have a bid for regionals, istry, but the talent and confi- Fischer said. of talkers and not really doers will help us improve a little bit the Lopers. these last four are really impor- dence of his players that has Even though the men’s and I wanted to change that.” on those negative things and “This is the final stretch. We tant because there is a chance played an important role in his team improves its record to 8-3 The Lopers face conference will just get ready mentally. I have our final four regular sea- we can win out. That’s what team’s success. in singles matches, Fischer said opponents Colorado Christian think we’re to the point now son matches and they are all were going for,” Fischer said. “I think they enjoy playing he wants to make sure his team and Metro State next weekend, where we can see the finish line together. That usually gives is not overconfident going into and the key is to improve in coming up and we know were in them a little bit extra motivation the remainder of the season. practice if they want to accom- the running for it and I think if they are not on top of their “I just try to remind them plish the goal of winning the that will give us a little extra game and they see one of their every week that things can fall RMAC conference. motivation,” Fischer said.

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Call: 865-8487 8 THE ANTELOPE NEWS THE WEEK OF APRIL 8, 2004 Psychology students take honors at conference by Heather Bunsen exhibiting posters on their judged symposium on intern- Panel Discussion: At First Effects of Gender, Personality Antelope Staff Writer research. Some of the topics ships. Participation in this Glance--A Discussion Nicole Willmes "Terror Characteristics/Values, and Self- included jealously, terror man- regional conference is one of the Concerning the Importance of Management: Death Anxiety or Esteem on Jealousy." (Faculty agement, eating disorders and reasons that UNK psychology Field Experience in a Student's Loss of Self." (Faculty Mentor , Mentor , Rick Miller), Awarded Recently nine of 13 under- human performance among oth- students are three times more Career." (Faculty Mentor , Rick Miller, Awarded 2nd Place 1st Place . graduate psychology students ers. The presentations were likely than the national average Krista Fritson). Panel . from the University of Nebraska judged by two faculty members to have presented a paper at a Discussion: Not judged. Chelae Sowl "A Comparison at Kearney took top honors after from the participating universi- professional conference.” Andrea Kennedy "The of Laypersons and Law presenting research papers at the ties. The Great Plains Psychology Lauren Kate Nickel "The Relationship between Parental Enforcement on Predictions of 24th annual Great Plains UNK Department of Students Conference is a great Effects of Personality as an Marital Status and Children's Psychology and Law Research Psychology Students Psychology faculty members experience, especially for those Underlying Effect of Eating Friendships." (Faculty Mentor , Outcomes.” (Faculty Mentor , Conference. The conference was who attended the conference who plan on continuing their Disorders." (Faculty Mentor , Bob Rycek). Krista Forrest), Awarded 1st co-hosted by Park University included Dr. Richard Miller, education in graduate school. Jean Mandernach), Awarded 1st Place . and Rockhurst College located department chair; and Dr. Bill Jenna Fitzke, Clay Center Place . Abby Bjornsen "Analysis of in Kansas City. The purpose of Wozniak, Dr. Theresa Wadkins senior, said that the conference Conflict in College Roommates Jenna Fitzke "Females' this conference is to provide an and Dr. Robert Rycek. was a “good learning experience David Plautz & Brent with Respect to Identity Status." Perception of Another's Body opportunity for undergraduate Dr. Miller said, “Our students and good practice, especially for Hensley "Addictive Personality (Faculty Mentor , Bob Rycek), Size." (Faculty Mentor , Jean students from colleges and uni- did remarkably well, with nine those students who haven’t done Disorder: Fact or Fiction?" Awarded 1st Place . Mandernach), Awarded 2nd versities in the region to present awards out of a total of 13 anything like this before.” (Faculty Mentor , Jean Place . the results of their empirical judged papers. This ratio of suc- Most of the research papers Mandernach). Nayanna Costa "Analysis of research. There were approxi- cess was the best at the confer- that were presented were Conflict in College Roommates Brett McCurdy "The Effects mately 35 colleges and schools ence and the total number of research projects that were com- Nathan Sudbeck "Effects of based on Family Size and of Group Cohesion on that participated, and the atten- awards was also the highest, pleted last semester. The results Background Noise and Speech Sibling Relationship." (Faculty Disordered Eating in Athletes." dance was around 500 students. even though we were not the of the conference are as follows: on Task Performance." (Faculty Mentor , Bob Rycek). (Faculty Mentor , Jean UNK students performed largest contingent. UNK stu- Mentor , Bill Wozniak), Mandernach), Awarded 1st oral presentations of their dents also participated in a non- David Plautz "Internship Awarded 1st Place . Kristen Halpine "The Place. research papers as well as A Brief History of Punk Part III: Post-Punk by Jess Stutzman all the progressive music that I love toil in relative obscurity, it’s reasons to be mad and deject- want feedback from you. I want A: We Are Devo! Antelope Guest Writer followed it, I’m going to turn the more helpless I feel in the ed, but nothing depresses me to know what sounds turn your Siouxsie And The Banshees- this article into a dialogue with face of a music industry that more than the fact that not only cranks, I want to know if I’m -The Scream you, the reader. seems to value product over art, is Justin Timberlake a multi-mil- alone in this crazy preoccupation Public Image Limited--Metal So here’s the deal, cats and I have a lot of passions in life, style over substance. lionaire, but people consider him with finding the perfect chord. Box kittens: I had planned to write up but chief among them is music. Everywhere I look, it seems that cool. Waking up in a world But most of all, I want to know The Cure--Disintegration this last piece just like the ones Music is my religion, my philos- in order to make it in the music where that little mincing ponce that punk’s not dead, and neither Sonic Youth--Daydream before it, detailing the history of ophy and pretty much my reason business, you have to be as blank is considered the cat’s meow is is music. If you’re out there, let Nation post-punk, where it came from, for living. I spend countless and unoffensive as possible, and like waking up every day in me hear from you: e-mail me at The Talking Heads--Remain where it went, and where it is hours reading books, magazines above all, you have to be COM- Bizarro World. David Bowie is [email protected] with In Light now, what it sounds like and and album reviews, looking for MERCIAL. cool. Iggy Pop is cool. Lou Reed your comments. In return, I Pere Ubu--The Modern yadda yadda yadda. I was going that next fix, whether it’s the no- Well to me, commercial is a is cool. Justin Timberlake makes promise not to be such a buzzkill Dance to lay out all its major roots, pick wave skronk of James Chance & dirty word. I want my music to Michael Bolton look like Elvis the next time around. Until then, Violent Femmes--Self-Titled a couple bands I feel were the The Contortions, the pastoral offend me, to challenge me, to circa 1956 by comparison, and I remain your humble sheep- Hüsker Dü--Zen Arcade most important and talk up their folk of Fairport Convention or make me think and feel. I want just in case you can’t break that herder, ranting underneath the The B-52s--Self-Titled contributions, but you know the brutal, thundering metal of music with heart, soul and insanely mixed metaphor down, stars. Bonus Post-Punk Revival what? That’s just plain boring, Slayer, it all enriches my life in cajones to spare, and more and that don’t exactly make the kid Stutzman’s Essential Post- Discs: even to me, and I love talking one way or another and speaks to more I’m finding it harder to the Fonz. Punk: The Rapture--Echoes about this stuff. I’m a huge geek different facets of my personali- find in the mainstream. And But enough of my whining, Wire--Pink Flag TV On The Radio-- for rock history, but I realize that ty. being that post-punk, or a lot of this article isn’t about me, it’s Mission Of Burma--Vs. Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty not everyone wants to read about But most of the time, my love it anyway, is the sound of alien- about the music. Below, I’ve Gang Of Four-- Babes how Ian Curtis was a tortured of music and art in general ation, despair and rage, maybe included my obligatory list of Entertainment! Interpol--Turn On The Bright genius, or how I think that Devo makes me feel like an alien. The that’s appropriate. I don’t want post-punk platters to chow down Joy Division--Unknown Lights was the best band ever, or how more I see shallow, mindless to sound too maudlin here, on, as well as five up and coming Pleasures The Walkmen--Bows & stupid the name “post-punk” crap like Avril Lavigne shoved because if there’s anything this bands to check out who carry the The Meat Puppets--II Arrows really is. Instead, in the no- down our throats while the bands world offers up in abundance, post punk flag, but mostly, I Devo--Q: Are We Not Men? Franz Ferdinand--Self-Titled holds-barred spirit of punk and 9 THE ANTELOPE NEWS THE WEEK OF APRIL 8, 2004 Democrat club visits UNK GraduationGraduation by Jillian Hothan the Democratic Party, and gave Kearney, Wayne State, youth is going to affect impor- Antelope Staff Writer students the opportunity to join Creighton University, Hastings tant elections up and down the the UNK Campus Democrats. College, Dana College, ballot. This unprecedented The Nebraska Young Approximately 15 students Nebraska Wesleyan University, event is going to be the catalyst IsIs Democrats kicked off their were in attendance, representing and various youth organizations in changing Nebraska's political aggressive 2004 election activi- the Democratic Party. participated in this year's road landscape," Russell said. ties with a 12 county road trip A couple students walked trip. Business Week printed an around Nebraska from March around the fountain carrying "We're here today to prove article predicting that the American flags and telling stu- that even in Nebraska there are Election 2004 could see an Near! 29 - April 2. Near! A big yellow school bus dents to "give peace a chance" young Democrats ready for a increase in voters between the traveling to college campuses in while John Lennon's song fight," Craig Moore, UNK ages of 18 - 24 because their central and eastern Nebraska "Imagine" played in the back- Campus Democrats president, attitudes are changing towards pulled up to the UNK campus ground. said. voting. on Wednesday, March 30, and "This road trip is an opportu- The UNK Campus Information about the candi- from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. the nity for young people from Democrats meet every two dates is also available on the Nebraska Young Democrats across Nebraska to become part weeks. Their next meeting is Internet creating easy access, congregated around the campus of the movement for progres- April 8 at 4 p.m. in the History and making it easier to decide Put your ad fountain. sive change in our state," Ian Conference Room in Copeland whom to vote for and why. It The Nebraska Young Russell, Nebraska Young Hall. Moore welcomes any stu- has made a dramatic difference Democrats main focus was to Democrats president, said. "It's dent to attend a meeting and see because of the wide use of the highlight issues important to an opportunity to demonstrate what the UNK Campus Internet among young in today!! younger voters and emphasize to young Nebraskans that the Democrats are all about. Americans. the Democratic Party's commit- Democratic Party offers a pro- The upcoming election is on Young Americans are ment to Nebraska's youth. gressive, common-sense alter- May 11, and it is a critical time becoming more involved in the "Our week long bus trip is native to the Republican status- for Nebraska and for America. voting process, and several ad meant to energize the youth to quo agenda." The Democratic Party's plat- campaigns are promoting voter vote, and try to get them excited The road trip began on form includes providing better registration to the young age about the issues," Kevin March 29 with a rally on the funding for education, responsi- group. Bernadt, a Nebraska Young UNL campus at 11 a.m. Former ble economic policies that cre- On May 11, support your Democrat representative from U.S. Senator J.J. Exon joined ate growth and opportunity, candidates and go vote. For Lincoln, said. various Democratic candidates agricultural policies that more information about the The UNK Campus and elected officials at the com- increase rural development and Nebraska Young Democrats Democrats met with the mencement event. protect family farmers, and visit their web site at Nebraska Young Democrats and Students from the University fighting poverty and ensuring www.nebraskayoungdemoc- handed out voter registration of Nebraska-Lincoln, that America works for every- rats.org. applications, information about University of Nebraska-Omaha, one Call: 865- University of Nebraska- "Energizing Nebraska's Services aids students Gen Y goes online From Careers, page 1 the interview, said a Career human services; and home health Services staff member. aides are included in the list of dents the chance to interview From Gen Y, page 1 ple, while he remained in the manuals, print and distribute with companies on campus for a Career Services also offers a fastest-growing fields. dedicated to representing the presidential race, Moveon.org posters and bumper stickers and $25 fee per school year. This free resume critiquing drop-off The National Association of concerns of Generation Y. was a very successful way for provide press releases and press gives students the opportunity to service. Colleges and Employees Spring According to Aaron Howard Dean to gain a strong kits to local chapters.” use UNK’s online career man- Kircher said there is usually a 2004 Salary Study recently Biterman of Wiretap Online, following of young voters. To find out more about the agement system to find out when three-day turnaround for the cor- released the average starting “Party Y will try to make poli- “Youth as E-Citizens” found new cyberactivism and online certain companies will be on rected resumes. salaries for the highest-paying tics cool by getting youth inter- that this new cyberactivism per- Generation Y political groups, campus. Career Services doesn’t just career fields. The results are: ested in government, giving mits young people across the log on to http://www.centerfor- “Last year 30 companies vis- work with juniors and seniors in accounting services ($43,317); them someone to vote for and country to coordinate political socialmedia.org/ecitizens/youth ited this campus, and those 30 their job hunt. Kircher said she engineering services ($46,803); then launching them en masse actions from sit-ins to walk- report.pdf/ to find the full report companies had 222 interviews,” works with freshmen and sopho- consulting services ($46,522); into America’s voting booths.” outs. Activist groups now “use and a complete list of links to Kircher said. mores to help them choose a retail/wholesale trade ($33,725); “Youth as E-Citizens” found the Internet to strategize with all 75 Web sites that were Another Career Services staff field and develop career goals as and educational services that American youth are finding allies, provide timely e-mail included in this study. member said there have already well by providing information ($29,975). innovative ways to participate newsletters and action alerts, been 375 interviews on campus about market growth and aver- The most prominent fields for in democracy online. For exam- share downloadable training this year for 47 different compa- age salaries. companies interviewing at UNK nies. The Bureau of Labor include industrial distribution, Disney, Hormel, the Buckle Statistics said that the American construction management, and Mutual of Omaha are just a market is expected to grow by 21 accounting, and general busi- few of the companies that have million jobs between 2002 and ness. interviewed on campus this year, 2012. Information like this can help "Solutions," the Career Services The Bureau said that the top undecided students choose the Web site, said. two fastest-growing career field that’s right for them, Companies don’t always look fields, by average number of Kircher said. at what a student majors in. As available positions, are: regis- For more information stu- long as a student is interested in tered nurses (623,000); and post- dents can see the career services doing what that company does, secondary teachers (603,000). Web site at even if it’s outside of his or her Medical assistants; network sys- http://www.unk.edu/offices/care degree field, the student can get tems and data communication; erserv/home.html. physician’s assistants; social and 10 THE A NTELOPE NEWS THE WEEK OF APRIL 8, 2004 Drs. Kate and Mike Benzel Faulkner; Shakespeare; Don DeLillo’s novels, such as “White I do really dumb things. For example, I have five pairs of glasses, Noise”; Chuck Palahniuk’s “Fight Club”; and Dan Brown (“Angels and I’m always losing them. I can never locate a pair even though and Demons,” “The Da Vinci Code”) is a good contemporary they’re close around. I’m always laughing about that. Or else, I will From Benzels, page 1 author. I did my dissertation on William Blake, and I like his poet- go to put something in a cupboard and it will end up in the fridge. ry a great deal. “The Marriage of Heaven and Hell” and “The Four Also, my dogs are very funny. women’s studies program in 1989 and served as director from Zoas” are fine works. People have asked if we named our son M: I like spontaneous and offbeat humor. If I had to pick a per- 1989 to 1992. She also established and currently directs the First [Blake] after William Blake. I joke with them that no, we named son who makes me laugh, it would be Robin Williams. Year Program, which strives to help first-year students at UNK him after Blake Carrington on “Dynasty.” Actually, there’s proba- achieve at college-level academic work; and also to see themselves bly some connection between our son’s name and William Blake’s. Q) What has been the best time period of your life and why? as contributors to a greater global community. K: Also, Blake is a short name, and the spelling is hard to mess K: I’m not sure; I don’t think I can select one specific period. In their spare time, they’ve even co-authored two books: “The up. M: Probably when I was between the ages of 11 and 15. Those Little English Workbook” (1984) and “45 Ideas for Teaching were comfortable years in terms of personal development. I was Writing” (1985). Q) What are your hobbies? getting out of the house on my own a little more; meeting people; Even with all of those honors under their belts, the Benzels K: Besides reading and writing, I like traveling, photography, and I had my first girlfriend. I was having fun and finding myself. agree that their greatest accomplishment in life has nothing to do gardening, cooking and collecting stones. with their long lists of academic achievements. Instead, they are M: I play basketball; golf a bit; and fish. Q) What are your pet peeves? most proud of raising their 21-year-old son, Blake--a history major K: People who drive too slow; people who are late; and televi- at St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minn.--whom they describe as Q) How would you describe your personality? sion commercials--there are way too many, and some are so stupid! one of their best friends. Two beloved dogs, Patsy and Europa, K: I am really driven at whatever work I’m doing. I am a per- M: People who are angry all the time, and people who aren’t complete their family. fectionist. Also, I would say that I’m startled by the world--by both tolerant. The moment has arrived! Your passport for your safari into the good and bad things. Maybe in that way I’m naive. A simple thun- Benzels’ world has been granted! Prepare yourselves to be thrust derstorm could blow me away, and so could the horrors of war. I’m Q) If you weren’t teaching, what would you be doing? into the deepest oceans and the highest mountains of their minds. generous, and I’m introverted. It’s hard for me to be in front of a K: I would be a photographer. This is your one chance to explore their scintillating lives. class, especially for the first few weeks until I get to know the stu- M: I would want to be playing music. However, I can’t play the So get ready. Get set. Go! dents better and feel more comfortable. I don’t make friends quick- piano as well as I’d like to. ly or easily. Q) Where were you born, and what were you like as a child? M: I’m friendly, I’m accessible and I’m usually a quiet person. Q) What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done? Like Kate, I don’t consider myself a sociable person, and I don’t K: I’m not sure; you’d better ask Mike! Kate: I was born in Toledo, Ohio. My father was an engineer, make new friends easily. I think she’s better in social situations M: OK, I have a crazy anecdote for Kate. (Laughs.) We lived in and my mother held multiple occupations, including working in than I am! Pocatello, Idaho, at the time. There was a redneck bar that we went shipyards during World War II to help with the war effort, and to for shuffleboard, with a bunch of big redneck guys. Kate and her being a bank teller. I have two brothers, and we lived in a neigh- Q) What makes you happiest? friend Donny would team up and play against the guys. They borhood where I was the only girl. So I played with my brothers K: There are two things. One is the day after Christmas; our would cheat on the score when the guys weren’t looking or when and challenged them. I was a tomboy and quite daring! When I family gives each other books and we sit by a big fire and read they were too drunk to realize it. If Kate and Don had ever gotten actually would get excluded from their activities, I would retreat to books we hardly ever get to read. The other is seeing students who caught, they wouldn’t have lasted long! my room to read. I read poems from Robert Louis Stevenson and are happy--seeing them discover what they really want to do and My craziest moment was at a bar in Toledo. Some friends Nancy Drew books. then go on to become successful at it. of mine were performing there, and I got up onstage and sang, Mike: I was born in Walla Walla, Wash. I was a good boy--a M: Seeing other people happy makes me truly happy. “Why Don’t We Do It in the Road?” quiet boy. My mother was a homemaker, and my father was a wholesale food distributor; he owned his own business. I have a big Q) What is your greatest fear? Q) If you could change one thing about yourself, what would family: an older brother, a younger brother and a younger sister. K: War. I was involved in various [Vietnam] war protests in the that be? Mostly, I spent my childhood reading and playing sports. ‘60s, but to my dismay, those weren’t successful in stopping our K: My nose! (Laughs.) But also, I’d want to be less critical of involvement. Then, I watched Desert Storm and the war with Iraq others. People are who they are and should be evaluated on their Q) Where did you go to college, and what did you study? and wondered: What is the purpose of all this? I hate for anyone to own standards. have to get involved with war. Our youth could help us here so M: I would be more musically inclined. K: My bachelor’s degree was in Intensive English in Secondary much more. Education from the University of Toledo. My master’s was also M: George Bush. Q) What are some qualities you really admire in other people? from the University of Toledo and focused on English literature. In K: Honesty and generosity. 1987, I received my Ph.D. in English from the University of Illinois Q) What would your ideal day be like? M: I admire people who are intelligent, articulate, kind and at Urbana-Champaign. K: Getting up late, having a few cups of coffee and reading the compassionate. People who work hard, but who don’t promote M: I’ve been to several colleges: San Bernadino Valley College paper. Working out early in the day on the elliptical machine, or themselves. They work hard because they know it’s the right thing in Southern California; the University of California at Santa taking a brisk walk or bike ride. Reading in the evening. to do. Barbara; the University of California at Riverside, where I got my M: Waking up at 5 a.m.; reading for two or three hours; writing undergraduate degree; and the University of Toledo, where I com- for a bit; playing basketball; taking a nap in the afternoon; having Q) What role does religion play in your lives? pleted my graduate degrees [in 1983]. I always majored in English a glass of wine or two in the evening; having a good supper; read- K: Religion does not play a role in my life in an organized and had minors in history and philosophy. Interestingly, I used to ing some more; and then going to bed. It doesn’t take a lot to please sense, but I am a spiritual person. Treating others well is important see Michael Douglas in the library at the University of California me. to me. at Santa Barbara! M: I would call myself spiritual, but not religious. I grew up Q) What political ideologies do you support? going to church twice a day. My grandfather was the founder of his Q) When did you know you wanted to teach? K: I identify with the Democrats. Ohio is a traditionally church in Walla Walla (Wash.), and my father played organ and K: I always knew I wanted to teach English. I just found after a Republican state, but Toledo, my hometown, was always piano for the church. Having that background helped, because I while that I didn’t want to do it in public schools. I like the univer- Democratic. It was different for the state, and I always knew it was knew what it [organized religion] was and could decide for myself. sity setting more because I have more freedom with my schedule different, and it was attractive to me. and more academic freedoms. M: I’m all in favor of social justice, however that can be Q) What goals have you not yet accomplished? M: After I graduated from Riverside, I applied for a teaching job achieved. For example, I don’t believe the Bible justifies the con- K: I’ve always wanted to climb a real mountain. Also, I would in Redlands, Calif., but they couldn’t hire me because I didn’t have demnation of gay marriage. To me, not allowing it is the same as like to write a book on Virginia Woolf, because I’ve already an education degree. At the time, I was the night manager of a pizza denying women the right to vote; it’s discrimination. There are researched her and written about her extensively. place in San Bernadino. Then, I got a letter from the University of many more dangerous things happening in the world, like sending M: I’m not a very goal-oriented person. I look at whatever pre- Toledo asking if I would like to go into their masters graduate pro- young people to fight in wars. Gay marriage is not a threat. There sents itself as my next goal. One thing I would like to do is to read gram, which they had just started. So, I got a graduate assistantship is a lot of hatred in the world that needs addressed, and I don’t think the Bible from front to back. I started around 15 years ago, and it there in English and started teaching it. That’s when I discovered any of the current [presidential] candidates have social justice as was fascinating. I think to finish reading it would be a valuable that teaching was what I wanted to do. That was a fateful letter their first priority. Unfortunately, they’re more interested in money. experience. because I wouldn’t have met Kate if I hadn’t taken the graduate assistantship and moved to Ohio. If not for the letter, I probably Q) What are your favorite films? Q) What is your favorite season and why? never would have been east of Idaho! K: My favorites are always changing. Right now I like “Pirates K: Fall, because it’s not too hot. of the Caribbean”; Johnny Depp is so clever in it. “Master and M: I’m partial to fall, and winter would be my second favorite. Q) What do you like most about teaching? Commander” is a great action film. I also like “American When I lived in Southern California, there was summer K: Talking with the students. I also, believe it or not, like grad- Splendor” and “Apocalypse Now.” and…summer. I like the change of seasons, but I don’t like the ing papers. I try to write many comments on them, so it’s one way M: I’m not much of a movie person; I can’t think of a favorite summer heat. Fall also means going back to school and seeing new I can get a conversation going with students. I like when students right now. faces, which is exciting for me. come to class prepared and not afraid to share their thoughts; each perspective a student brings enriches what the class is studying. I Q) What kind of music do you like? Q) Besides English, what other subjects do you find interesting? don’t run my classes by lecture, so much of the responsibility falls K: I like all kinds of music. Classical composers, flamenco gui- K: Art! I would love to be an art historian. I like Paul Cezanne’s on the students. There is an immediate ownership of the subject tar, ethnic music, current composers--right now I’m listening to a work, J.M.W. Turner, John Martin and Caravaggio. There is a piece when the students talk and think about it. lot of newgrass, which is old country bluegrass infused with con- by Turner that I love called “Light and Color.” Goethe had a theo- M: Working with students and engaging in literary interpreta- temporary stylings. It’s a combination of jazz, blues and country. ry of color--how colors represent emotions--and Turner went with tion. The lyrics of these outstanding musicians are incredible. Some that idea. favorites are Darrell Scott and Paul Thorn, and I also enjoy banjo M: History, philosophy and cultural anthropology--studies of Q) How did you meet your spouse? player Bela Fleck. There are some great violinists, too: Nigel different cultures. K: Mike and I were both English graduate students at the Kennedy and Joshua Bell are wonderful. University of Toledo in Ohio. Mike and I have always had music in the house and listened to M: We met in the hallway when she came in as a graduate assis- all kinds. If we ever have the opportunity to go to concerts, we do tant. I had been there one quarter already when she arrived. that, even if we’re not sure what the music will be like. I like Bob Dylan: His lyrics are even more powerful than his music. Joni Q) How long did you date, and how did you know you were Mitchell is a fantastic lyricist, and Mike and I love Van Morrison. meant to be together? The only music I don’t like is some rap, but mostly because of the K: We dated for a long time. From the very beginning, I knew violence and oppression, not because of the music. he was the one. I enjoyed him because he liked to talk about liter- M: Kate and I love going to The Listening Room in Hastings ature and loved music as much as I did. (Neb.) for live, acoustic folk music. One of our favorite musicians, M: I agree with Kate: It was love at first sight. Darrell Scott, performed there, which was amazing; and also a musician I really like named Tim O’Brien. As Kate mentioned, we Q) What’s the best thing about sharing your profession with are big fans of Van Morrison. I actually published an article on Van your spouse? Morrison and William Blake in a German academic journal. We K: We are always there for each other to discuss teaching meth- couldn’t believe it, but we saw Van Morrison in a book shop one ods and things we’re reading at the moment. We have similar liter- time we were in Oxford (England). We followed him around in awe ary interests; we both enjoy the same British Romantic period the entire time he was in there! authors. One thing we try not to talk about is academic politics, because it drives us crazy. Q) What places have you most enjoyed visiting? M: One nice thing is having the same days off. We both have K: The Lake District in England, where many Romantic poets time off this summer, so we’re traveling to San Francisco to see wrote, is one of my favorite places. Mike and I have visited Bela Fleck in concert and also to England. One of the highlights England five or six times, and we’re going back this June. I’m so there will be seeing Van Morrison at the Royal Albert Hall in excited! London. M: My answer is the same: England’s Lake District. I also enjoy upstate New York--around Cornell University in Ithaca--and enjoy Q) What do you like to read? Who are your favorite authors? visiting Blake in St. Paul, Minn. I enjoy big cities but not to live in. How often do you read? K: I enjoy British Romantic period authors, and also modern Q) Who would you love to meet? British literature. Virginia Woolf and William Blake are a few of K: I’d love to have met Virginia Woolf. She had such a brutal, my favorite authors of all time. Woolf’s “The Waves” is one of my quick-witted sense of humor. I would have loved to see that in favorite books. My Ph.D dissertation focused on narratives with action from a woman. I’d also like to meet Bob Dylan and British female protagonists--and sexual difference as narrative technique-- violinist Nigel Kennedy. including Woolf’s works. For some reason, I am drawn to adven- M: The retired basketball player Bill Russell. He seems like a ture tales about the sea, which is strange because I’m afraid of smart, articulate man. Kate once shook his hand. We were driving water and don’t swim. I’m reading all the time--usually student down the road in Walla Walla (Wash.), and we saw him pumping papers or something else to prepare for my classes. Also, I really gas! Kate jumped out and asked for his autograph. He said he does- enjoy reading maps and geological studies in my spare time. n’t give autographs, but he shook her hand. I would like to sit down M: I read all the time--usually books for class. I was hired to and have a conversation with him. teach American literature and American studies, but I love British Romantic literature. I don’t have an all-time favorite book or Q) What makes you laugh? Photo courtesy of the Benzels author, but I like “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville; Hemingway; K: The irony of life. I end up laughing at myself a lot, because Mike, Kate, Blake, and pets Patsy and Europa on Christmas.