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Monday evening, students and faculty LIGHTING THE WAY show support at Light The Way March
"This topic is close to my heart. I want people to know that they should pursue their dreams no matter what their circumstances are."/ Egbert
Photo by Sydney Norris Left: Community member and students joined in marching Monday night. Right: Patty Egbert graduated from UNK and was a teacher in Kearney for 42 years.
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Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Feb 23 Feb 24 Feb 25 Feb 26 Feb 27 Feb 28 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 3 p.m. Continuing Student 7:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. FAME Talent Show Aaron Woolley senior 21st Century UNK Choral Scholarship Application Self Defense Class due @ midnight Nebraskan Student Recital Education Concert Nebraskan Student Union, Union, Ponderosa FAB Recital Hall College of Education FAB Recital Hall ONLINE via MyBlue Room 312 Room opinion Discussing DeVos different perspectives.” How to improve education School vouchers, charter schools and The final question was a bit broader Educator opinions on new private schools than the other two but does play along The next question I asked the with the future of education. "Given Secretary of Education educators was “In the next 10-20 your recent experiences in the schools, years, will the field of education shift what should the schools do to improve considerably towards charter/private their education offered?" All four of my ELLIOT GONNELLA was perhaps the kindest, pointing out that schools or not?” interview subjects are very active in Antelope Staff DeVos has networks and connections to DeVos is a big advocate for school education and some of them even teach get the needed political clout to push for vouchers, charter and private schools. future educators so this offered some If you tried to ignore changes. all of the white noise and In most of my conversations, the insight as to what they think could be Professor X mentions that many have professionals pointed out that Nebraska done to make the schools more effective. sound bites coming from called Devos dangerously unqualified and Trump, including labeling does not allow charter schools within their Miss Nelson explained that she that she made about two million in the state, though with this new Secretary that believes teachers need to be in the the media as the enemy previous election cycle. X also pointed out of the American people, you could see could change. schools for the right reason and to make that neither DeVos nor her children ever Professor X stated that those who the teachers go through a variety of he has done next to nothing in his first attended month. This is surprising because usually wish to see workshops and lessons each year. To her, a public the public the realm of education is dynamic and the “first 100 days” are often seen as the school. time when the most legislation gets passed All four of my school system the teachers need to keep pace with the Why has dismantled won’t changes in education. and the government enjoys a honeymoon she been phase. While it is clearly now anything but interview subjects are give up and Mr. Skinner voiced similar issues, placed in the Nebraska though he wants to see schools focus successful, what little he has accomplished a position is unsettling, especially his confirmation very active in education and Unicameral is on ‘soft’ skills such as communication, that pushing for funds working in groups and understanding the of Betsy DeVos as the new Secretary of oversees “some of them even teach future Education. to be allocated to needs of high and low skilled students. public private/parochial Teachers, in his eyes, need to teach As I am currently an education major schools? educators so this offered some and have aspirations of being a father schools. That students because education reflects our Miss insight as to what they think seems unusual to one day, this perhaps has more impact Nelson her, as Nebraska DEVOS, PAGE 11 on my future than the egotistical maniac expressed in the Oval Office. While I could give my could be done to make the Public Schools similar are among some personal opinion on this individual, I have worries schools more effective.” not been in the trenches of education and of the best in the about her nation. therefore don’t have real-life experience lack of from which I can derive an opinion on Miss this matter. Instead, I asked four local Wormwood also experience in the public realm of pointed out the push to charter schools, educators for their opinions on the matter. education. All DeVos has experience These individuals are active in education but saw them as a way to possibly bring with is charter/private schools, and new ideas to the table when it comes to and have taught at multiple levels. To demonstrates a lack of knowledge when it ensure anonymity, I will be using falsified education. comes to federal regulations such as IDEA Mr. Skinner noted that this push names from educators in fiction: Miss (Individuals with Disabilities Education Wormwood (from Calvin and Hobbes), would change public education from what Act). we currently know, because there is always Miss Nelson (from Miss Nelson is Miss Wormwood voiced the same Missing), Mr. Skinner (of Simpson’s fame) going to be a finite amount of money to concerns X and Nelson, though she put go to education. If more of these limited and Professor X (no further explanation it best in her own words, “But overall, needed, I hope). funds are being sent to private schools, I do see a small glimmer of positive public schools will need to make some Opinions on the new Secretary of in this controversy. At least the topic Education changes. of education is being addressed by Miss Nelson sees that, despite the The first question I asked was for Americans. Usually, education takes their opinions on the new Secretary of interest in the private sector of education, a back seat to terrorism, immigration, there will always be solid support for Education. All four of them mentioned budget cuts, etc. WE are discussing that DeVos is a political animal, though public education because there are great education … The bottom line is we are opportunities offered at public schools. each to varying magnitudes. Mr Skinner examining educational issues from many
2 February 22, 2017 the antelope by Haley Pierce news Thursdays @ 6 p.m. Enactus cupcake war declared Tune in Competition draws students, community members for annual event Antelope RACHEL OVERBY Speaks with Antelope Staff TASTE SCHWARZ Christian Schwarz Hundreds of cupcakes will be on OF display for your cupcake pleasure. You can look at cupcakes, purchase cupcakes and CUPCAKES Catch Antelope Speaks with host Christian Schwarz Thursdays at 6 p.m. or go to unkantelope.com for the weekly podcast. second-guess the judging of cupcakes at • The first men- Both writers and photographers will join as guests with Schwarz discussing the Enactus Cupcake Extravaganza Feb. tion of a cupcake their stories featured in print that issue. 26 in the Ponderosa Room of the student can be traced as far Catch the action live or on podcast! union. back as 1796, when a recipe notation Enactus has invited members of the of a "cake to be baked in small cups" public, professional bakers and students to was written in "American Cookery" participate in their cupcake competition. • Original cupcake recipes were not See photos from UNK's Japanese Festival Each baker is asked to submit six to frosted, just flavored with spices or captured by Sydney Norris online eight dozen cupcakes to be judged with dried fruit two cupcakes in each category. • The record for eating the most cup- @unkantelope.com Registration to participate in the cake in the shortest time is 29 cup- event closed on Feb. 12, but Enactus is cakes in 30 seconds still looking for people to come to watch • The world's largest cupcake weighed the event. For those not participating, a over 1,200 pounds and had over 2 mil- hey did you know? suggested donation of $5 can get you a lion calories choice of four cupcakes from the bakers. • National Cupcake Day is Dec. 15 The bakers have four categories to You can follow the antelope on fulfill in order to win. They are being • Nearly 13% of brides decide to serve cupcakes at their wedding judged on best taste, best-decorated, Instagram and Twitter Loper-themed and table decoration. • About 770,000,000 cupcakes were The top three contestants and the eaten in the US in 2012 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupcake, http://www.gourmet- people’s choice will be awarded prizes. The @unkantelope giftbaskets.com/Blog/post/cupcake-fun-facts.aspx judging will be from 1-3 p.m. but the event Infographic by Rachael Fangmeier is open to the public from 3-5 p.m.
the antelope|2017 spring staff
Editor in Chief News Staff Kennedy Schaefer Online,Web Manager Print, Online Adviser Broadcast & Media Editor Rachel Arehart Rachel Smith Erin Cuddy Terri Diffenderfer Katie Coker Jessica Turek Online Editor Circulation Manager Ad Adviser Rachael Fangmeier Meghan Wiedeburg Madeline Maloley Rachel Overby Terri Diffenderfer Erich Gebers Print & News Editor Columnist UNK Business Manager Daniela Gonzalez Contact for Antelope Advertising: Design Editor Elliot Gonnella Caiti Smith Paula Jimenez [email protected] Rachael Fangmeier Lars Johnson Crime Reporter Designers The Antelope Chief Copy Editor Micaela Klassen Jessica Raurt Rachel Overby 166 Mitchell Center Mary Spencer Ellen Laird Photo Editor Haley Pierce UNK – Kearney, NE 68849 Assistant Copy Editor Brock Madsen Todd Rundstrom Jazzy Beringer Cody Moslander Sports Editor Ad Staff STORY OR EVENT IDEA? David Mueller Haley Pierce Mackenzie Crowder Ad Manager Contact for Antelope News: Sydney Norris Sports Writer Daniela Gonzalez Savanna Kiesel Rachel Overby JD Rader Micaela Klassen Rachael Fangmeier Rachel Papez KLPR — Antelope Speaks Dylan Munson [email protected] Abbie Rohr Christian Schwarz Rachel Stauffer [email protected] by Rachael Fangmeier the antelope February 22, 2017 3 news SCM Networking career fair noon with interviews following the event, Companies recruit had 20 different companies represented, which has increased year after year. SCM employees for top majors have the opportunity to network and meet professionals within their 21st century jobs career field, as well as set up interviews with them for potential job opportunities MEGHAN WIEDEBURG through the yearly event. Antelope Staff Molly Sheehan, SCMO president, said “The goal of the SCM Fair is to present The third annual supply chain students with a more SCM directed management (SCM) career fair was held setting to get to know possible future Tuesday, Feb. 14 in the Nebraskan Student employers. The companies that are present Union Ponderosa Room. If you didn’t go, are aware that we are all SCM majors you might make a plan for next year! and attune their recruiting techniques to “Because the fair is offered to fill upcoming internships and full time freshman -- seniors, there are a variety of careers.” goals at the career fair. Most are looking Sheehan emphasized the importance for an internship, whereas other are of networking, and the opportunity to simply looking to connect with business start building relationships with the representatives from around the state,” companies represented. “My favorite said Supply Chain Management major part of the career fair is that usually the Nolan Harrington, a sophomore from companies send the same recruiters to this Omaha. event, so I have started to build rapport The Supply Chain Management with the same people over the year, and Organization (SCMO) puts this event conversations feel less forced because I on and it’s coordinated through Dr. Greg know these people better.” Benson, SCM program coordinator and “I chose SCM because of the ample asst. professor of marketing. The event, held from 9:30 a.m. to WIEDEBURG, PAGE 11 CAREER FAIR DRAWS IN 84 EMPLOYERS, Photo by Todd Rundstrom Nearly 350 students explored some of the options available to them after graduation by getting information from companies looking BUSINESSES , to hire as well as graduate schools accepting Photo by Meghan Wiedeburg applications. Junior Nolan Harrington, a Supply A variety of supply chain management companies networked with UNK students Chain Management and International Studies GRAD SCHOOLS at the career fair. The amount of companies represented has increased year after major from Omaha, speaks with Echo Pest year and this year saw 20 present at the event. As a 21st century “hot job track”, Control branch manager Adam Fredlund. many students were eager to meet with professionals in the field. The career fair ran through the morning, while interviews followed in the afternoon.
4 February 22, 2017 the antelope by Mary Spencer arts Three Choirs to perform Feb. 26
ERICH GEBERS The Loose Canons will join Caelestis Voces to sing “Set Me as Peace,” the UNK Choraleers will perform Antelope Staff the “Pie Jesu, from Requiem” by Andrew a Seal” by David Childs with Calvert Switzer performing on the Lloyd Webber with soprano soloist Minori The choirs of the University of trombone, followed by Daniel Gawthrop’s “Sing Me to Heaven." Yamauchi and mezzo-soprano soloist Jaime Nebraska at Kearney, under the direction Mendenhall, before transitioning into Kim of Dr. David Bauer, will perform Sunday, Andre Arnesen’s “Even When He is Silent.” Voces to sing “Set Me as a Seal” by David Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building “All My Trials” by Norman Lubhoff with The concert will end with “O Clap Your Childs with Calvert Switzer performing Recital Hall. Admission will be free. soprano soloist Jessica Gangstad. Hands” by Ralph Vaughan Williams and on the trombone, followed by Daniel This concert will The Choraleers will start their portion have accompaniment from Dr. Tim Farrell Gawthrop’s “Sing Me to Heaven.” start with the men’s of the concert with a piece titled “Kua Rongo and Giovanni Flores on the trumpet, Dr. After the performance of the Loose choir, Loose Canons, Mai Koe,” which is a New Zealand welcome Robert Benton on euphonium and Ann Canons and Caelestis Voces, the select performing “Captain song with the music written by Ngapo Wehi Bauer on the organ. Fate,” from “Threechamber choir, Collegium, will perform and arranged for choir by Eddie Quaid. “The Lone Wild Bird” by David Johnson, Pirate Songs” by Peter Tenor Benjamin Hill and soprano Darien Go online to see choir members. Schickele. The women’s followed by Matays Seiber’s “Three Meyers will start the beginning of “This BAUER choir, Caelestis Voces, Hungarian Folk Songs: The Handsome House of Peace” by Ralph Johnson and will follow the Loose Butcher, Apple, apple and The Old Woman.” the choir will be accompanied by several Canons with Emma Lou Diemer’s “Two Following will be “Light of the Clear Blue musicians from UNK. These musicians Jazz Rock Madrigals” and “Pure Imagination,” from Morning” written by Craig Hella Johnson will include Dr. Ting-Lan Chen and Caleb online at “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” by with soprano soloist Tierney Casper and Rohrer on violin, Dr. Noah Rogoff on cello unkantelope.com Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. Collegium will end their portion of the and Heidi Farrell on the oboe. The Loose Canons will join Caelestis concert surrounding the audience singing After performing “This House of
DUFFIN LAST LECTURE: 'INSTITUTIONS STILL MATTER'
You don't need to look very far to know how politics affect you. It’s in your community.” “ / Dr. Diane Duffin r. Diane Duffin presents her insight and wisdom to share if given just lecture “Institutions Still Matter: one last chance to address an audience. Confronting the Politics of Dr. Duffin, associate professor and Disruption”D as a part of UNK Mortar chair of the Political Science Department, Board’s Last Lecture Series, Feb. 16. talked about why political institutions are The purpose of this lecture is to honor important for our democracy, how they a member from UNK's faculty, staff or are under threat and what students can do administration by inviting them to give a to protect them. Photo by Jessica Turek and Courtesy lecture on a topic of their choosing. Last She told students the best course of Lecturers are instructed to think about action is to educate others.
by Staff the antelope February 22, 2017 5 sports Bumpy road leads McCauley to UNK
and Junior World Championships at the After a successful college wrestling career, McCauley travels to Olympic Training Center. Golden, Colorado, to punch his ticket to the national tournament After competing at the Junior World Championships, but failing to make the JD RADER Olympic team in the summer of 2012, Antelope Sports it was time for college. McCauley chose to take his talents to the University of n just a few days, senior wrestler Nebraska at Lincoln for the 2013 fall Destin McCauley plans to wrestle semester. It seemed like a great fit, due to his final match as a UNK athlete Lincoln’s location and having three-time in the 2017 Division II NCAA world and Olympic champion Jordan wrestlingI championship finals. It’s been Burroughs, who McCauley met and an unusually long and winding path that trained with at the Olympic Training has led McCauley here, but he wouldn’t Center. have it any other way. Things didn’t work out and after just It all started for McCauley at the one semester at UNL, and McCauley young age of 5. That’s when his dad put decided to leave. “I wasn’t seeing eye to him into wrestling to get rid of some of eye with the coaches on some things. Destin’s extra energy and restlessness. To be at that level you need everything The Sioux City, Iowa, native immediately to be according to plan and things just saw success. McCauley was a natural weren’t,” McCauley said. born athlete and had no problem picking For the first time in a long time, it up wrestling techniques. was McCauley recruiting for a place to McCauley became so good that go instead being recruited by coaches he and his family made the decision to and teams. move from Sioux City to Apple Valley, His first call was to former UNK Minnesota, to surround Destin with wrestler Chase White. “I knew I wanted better resources that would allow him to to stay close, I knew Kearney always succeed on the mat. had a good wrestling team and I already The success continued in Apple knew Chase White. So, that’s who I Valley, when McCauley won a state contacted asking about the program and title in his first year there as a seventh if I would be accepted.” grader. You can compete at the varsity Former head wrestling coach, Marc level in seventh grade in Minnesota. He Bauer, welcomed McCauley with open would go on to win four more state titles, arms, but once again, things didn’t go making him one of only four people Photo by Todd Rundstrom as planned. McCauley was eligible to to win five state titles in the state of Senior Destin McCauley eyes his opponet during a recent match at Cushing wrestle as soon as he arrived on UNK’s campus in January 2014. However, Minnesota. Colesium. The Physical Education K-6 major from North Sioux City, IA has found after winning his first four matches, he McCauley was also winning at the success in wrestling at many levels, including here at UNK. national level, taking home a coveted finished the season just 6-4 and failed to Fargo national title his junior year. After qualify for the national tournament. the tournament, head USA Wrestling “Coming from the training center, Coach Bill Zadick approached McCauley Fun Facts to a DI, to here (UNK), I thought it and asked him to spend the summer Destin McCauley was going to be easier, and I was going But there're to be able to do what I normally do,” training in Colorado Springs at the Favorite music artist: old school Olympic Training Center with some McCauley said. “But there’re still a lot of still a lot of good wrestlers Eminem of the nation’s top athletes, an offer good wrestlers in DII obviously, and I McCauley couldn’t refuse. in DII obviously, and I had Favorite food: cookie dough ice cream had to learn that the hard way.” He knew it was still going to take Zadick wasn’t the only coach after to learn that the hard way." Favorite sports team: Kansas City McCauley. Many Division 1 wrestling a lot of hard work and dedication to Chiefs programs and coaches reached out and succeed, but he learned fast. After a recruited him. McCauley ultimately / Destin McCauley Favorite movie: "Pain and Gain" rough first season, McCauley bounced decided to put off college for another “ MCCAULEY, PAGE 11 year and train full time for the Olympics
6 February 22, 2017 the antelope by Haley Pierce sports WBB extends winning streak
After home and away # wins over UCO and NEU, Loper basketball has won 4 in a row entering Tuesday night's game
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Photos by Todd Rundstrom 1. Junior guard McKenzie Brown drives to the lane past a defender from Northeastern State University during action on Feb. 11 at the Heath and Sports Center. UNK defeated 1 the Riverhawks 54-36. Brown finished with nine points in 31 minutes.
2. Junior guard Michaela Barry slides around a screen set by junior forward Imani Kyser during action against the University of Central Oklahoma on Feb. 9. The Lopers defeated the Bronchos 55-52. Barry led the Lopers with 22 points in 36 minutes.
3. Alexa Hogberg uses a screen set by senior forward Kelsey Fitzgerald to break free from a Central Oklahoma defender. Hogberg recorded seven points and three assists against the Bronchos.
4. Sophomore forward Jaymie Bernbeck controls the ball in the game against the 3 4 NSU Riverhawks. by Haley Pierce the antelope February 22, 2017 7 features ELI assists Sognon in learning 4th language
EDEM SOGNON I couldn’t give Major: Freshman business administrtion with emphasis in accounting up. The first semester was kind of hard. Native Language: French Sometimes I wanted to go Hobbies/interests: Soccer, video back to my country, but games, hanging out with friends I think about how hard Family: Father, Emmanuel, 64; Mother, “ Fridah, 55; Sister, Rosine, 21; Brothers my father works, and Florent, 18, and Felix, 14 everything he put on the table for me to be here. Other Languages: English; ÉWÉ, Togo’s national language; Fon, spoken in So I have to work hard for nearby Benin him to be proud. It’s why I’m here.” introduced him to the idea of attending college in the U.S. From there he learned DAVID MUELLER about UNK and its English learning Antelope Staff program. ELI was developed in 1997 by Jerry Edem Sognon could not speak a Fox, former director of international single word of English when he arrived at education. the University of Nebraska at Kearney last The Institute prepares international fall. students for admission into a degree He found himself more than 6,000 program at UNK – helping them miles from his home in Togo, Africa, transition into standard courses and every immersed in a much different culture at a day life in the U.S. There are currently 89 place he knew almost nothing about. students enrolled in ELI – a significant But that isn’t keeping the 24-year-old jump from last year’s 49 enrollees. freshman business administration major Gunderson said a large majority of from chasing his dream of getting a UNK students come to the program from Japan, degree and making his family proud. Korea and Oman. Thanks to UNK’s English Language Not all universities offer in-house Institute, Sognon learned to speak Photos by UNK Communications language learning options such as ELI. But English – his fourth language – in just TOP: Edem Sognon traveled more than 6,000 miles from Togo, Africa, to attend the UNK’s affordability, lack of regional accent four months. He is taking general studies University of Nebraska at Kearney. His family provides him with endless support to and overall safety make it a top program, courses this semester while continuing ELI overcome the language barrier and excel his first year in the United States. according to Gunderson. classes. ABOVE: Students in the English Language Institute participate in a recent Campus UNK’s experienced instructors – Most ELI students need at least one Conversation Table, which helps international students practice their English Sognon’s favorite part of the program – set year before they are ready for standard speaking, writing, reading and listening skills. the institute apart from others, Gunderson courses at UNK, said ELI Coordinator said. Traci Gunderson. But Sognon dedicated from his family, especially the influence how hard my father works, and everything “The feeling of comfort (students) himself to the program and adapted to the of his father, Emmanuel, kept his dream he put on the table for me to be here. So I have when they’re in a classroom trying language and lifestyle faster than most. alive. have to work hard for him to be proud. It’s to speak English, it’s all because of The transition to Kearney and the “I couldn’t give up. The first semester why I’m here,” said Sognon. the teachers,” Gunderson said. “They United States is challenging, he said, and was kind of hard. Sometimes I wanted to Sognon’s cousin, a student at there were instances where stress gave him go back to my country, but I think about University of Nebraska Omaha, ELI SOGNON PAGE 11 thoughts of quitting. But endless support
8 February 22, 2017 the antelope by Staff news Explore, adventure during rock climbing trip Photo by Michael Buck Deadline approaching for Students listed from left to right: Jake exciting spring break trip Barrett, Michael Buck, Jacob McCann BROCK MADSEN and Jaime McCann. Antelope Staff Outdoor Adventure The Outdoor Spring Break 2017 Adventures crew Jacob McCann, Coordinator of Campus Recreation, Climbing Wall and Where: Horsehoe Canyon takes quick shot on Outdoor Adventures has high hopes for Ranch in the Arkansas Ozark the second day while a spring break adventure featuring a rock Moutains skiing/boarding climbing expedition in Arkansas’s Ozark Snowy Range in Mountains. What: Climbing, hiking and Wyoming. McCann encourages students to exploring use adventure and exploration as tools When: March 18-25 to fight stress. He said, “We oftentimes, as students, get caught up in the stresses Cost: $330 of our coursework. We forget that there is a whole world out there waiting to Registration deadline: March be explored. We forget that we all are 1 Outdoor Adventure crew takes explorers.” Register at: goo.gl/VnFZGA The UNK Outdoor Adventure trip on Snowy Range in Wyoming will give students the opportunity to Food and Equipment included experience rock climbing this spring Email [email protected] for MICAELA KLASSEN have offered many activities, including category Antelope Staff camping, hiking, skiing, climbing and category break, March 18 – 25. The trip will take more information students to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, white water rafting. For this winter trip, a four-star dude ranch in northwestern Over winter break, the UNK Outdoor they decided that the Snowy Range is Arkansas. Adventure Club went to Snowy Range adaptable to all levels of levels of skiers. Staff have already reserved a Mountain in Centennial, Wyoming. Typically, the Outdoor crew will bunkhouse 15 minutes away from the The adventure was timeless for rent a vehicle from Enterprise or UNL. DON'T QUIT ranch if students want to overnight under wildlife biology senior Michael Buck who However, this group only consisted of four Keep the resolution a solid roof, but they can also bring captured memories of the winter break students, so they made the six-hour car adventure on video and still camera. ride to Snowy Range together and didn’t Tired of making New Year's Resolutions camping equipment for the complete outdoor experience. “One of my favorite things was to rent a van or car. and never keeping them? It ends now. At The expedition will feature rock take pictures and videos of everyone and The first day for the group was about the UNK Wellness Center you can fulfill climbing experiences fit for experts or have them take some of me. Photos and getting to know the mountain and hotel 'New Year, New Me' goals! With helpful complete newcomers. If you’ve never rock videos are the few things that don't change and relaxing during their free time. staff, hours to fit any schedule, you'll be climbed before, the rock climbing staff at when everything else does so, I think The ski group consisted of four capturing the moment is fairly important,” people: director of the climbing wall and starting your year off right! UNK can teach you everything you need to know in less than two hours at one of Buck said. Outdoor Adventure Club, Jacob McCann; Monday-Thursday Saturday Jacob McCann had never done any business administration senior, Jaime Facility 6 a.m.- 11 p.m. Facility 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. their weekly belay classes on Mondays, Wall CLOSED Wall 9-11:30 p.m., 3-10 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. of those activities before coming to UNK, McCann; graduate assistant of Campus Friday Sunday Food and equipment will be provided but during his undergraduate years, he Recreation, Jake Barrett; and wildlife Facility 6 a.m.- 7 p.m. Facility 1 p.m.- 10 p.m. biology senior, Michael Buck Wall 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Wall 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. by UNK staff, but students may bring grabbed the opportunity through the 2 p.m.- 5 p.m. additional gear and snacks as they wish. Outdoor Adventure Club. He is now head Buck and Barrett went on harder runs In addition to world-class rock- of the Outdoor Adventure trips and in and the McCanns stuck to the easier runs. climbing opportunities, students will have charge of the climbing wall inside the Rec. Jacob said, “Jaime, my sister, started the opportunity for hiking in the Ozarks He will lead the spring trip. out skiing and was terrible at it. She just as well as a free day to explore whatever In the past, the Outdoor Adventure kept falling all the time. On the second activities are available to them at the crew has done its best to expose students day she switched to snowboarding and UNK Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, at their own to outdoor elements in states such as actually had a better time; so, that was Arkansas, Colorado and Wyoming. They Wellness cost. KLASSEN, PAGE 11 by Mary Spencer the antelope February 22, 2017 9
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flexible to students’ schedules. “My favorite part about it is just having once a week. It’s like, I have so much homework—but after I go, it was good just to take a break. And even if Revelation on the Rocks it wasn’t anything earth-shattering, like conversation wise, it was good to just hang Casual conversation on current events with Catholic perspective out with those people and just talk for an hour,” Daro said. JESSICA TUREK and in class. anyone says anything If anyone is Revelation on the Rocks is scheduled Antelope Staff “If anyone is wondering about the wrong or we have to meet every Tuesday throughout the rest Catholic faith, it would be a great place wondering a specific question, of the spring academic semester, 8 p.m. at Tuesday nights are not slow at to come to,” said Claire Swantek, a Genoa Father knows. So, we about the Baristas. Baristas as students grab cups to warm sophomore, majoring in early childhood get the real Catholic Catholic faith, “It’s reassuring to know that other them up as they meet for Revelation education. teaching on it,” students on campus, who are in your same on the Rocks, one of the new programs Revelation on the Rocks meetings it would be a Swantek said. shoes as you are, have the same feelings, formed by the Catholic Newman Center began last August. Co-leaders Julia Daro Revelation great place to and the same values, and outlook on this academic year. and Houston Arnes of the faith formation on the Rocks was things. Kind of like, be there for you. Like, The program is a weekly meeting committee organized the program. come to.” envisioned by Fr. you’re not alone,” Daro said. for anyone open to learning more about Daro, sophomore majoring in Neal Hock, chaplain / Claire Attendees are not alone as they leave the Catholic faith. Each week, attendees pre-nursing from David City said, “It’s and director of around closing time, smiling, laughing casually discuss any topic they want to a good way to grow deeper in your faith Swantek Newman Center and just enjoying their favorite coffee. explore as a group. The topics can range by learning about different topics from a and Vocations. The Swantek said, “I like experimenting with from broad cultural issues or a current good source.” idea is to give students a place to hold new things, but my go-to thing is chai." event to personal experiences on campus “Yeah, cause Father’s there too like, if a discussion in a more laid back setting CANcakes for V-Day Centennial Towers East makes pancakes for their weekly Community Assembly Night RACHEL SMITH shortened to CANcakes. Residents made at the Community Assembly Nights. “It’s Antelope Staff chocolate chip and regular pancakes in nice to get out of your room on a Tuesday the lounge of the building as everyone else night.” Sellers said. Coming to college as a freshman can gathered around the conference table filled Community Assembly Night is all be very nerve-racking at times. Meeting with syrup and butter. about meeting new people, and making new people can be hard and having Rachel Shadley, a freshman nursing friends. It also gives residents a reason planned events in the dorm really helps to major from Columbus specialized in to get out bring the community together. flipping heart-shaped pancakes on the of the dorm Community Assembly Night, griddle for the holiday. room every otherwise known as CAN, is a great way Morrell said the biggest attendance once and a for the residents of the dorms on campus turn out this year had been the Fall Ball while. Morrell to meet new people and make friends. because all of the CANs on campus did describes it as Mallory Morrell, a freshman athletic it together. She said there was a DJ, and a a stress free training major from costume competition because it took place environment Arthur, is the president right around Halloween. “Everybody had to relax and of Centennial Towers a blast” she said. have fun. East and is the main Other CAN events include a karaoke College can coordinator for CAN. night and a roommate game that was be hard, “I just like getting the similar to the “Newly-wed Game.” community MORRELL residents together to have “A couple students didn’t have their make it easier. a good time” Morrell said. roommates here so they ended up teaming Photos by Rachel Smith CTE recently had a pancake and up and beating everyone, but it was fun.” TOP: "It's nice to get out of your room on a Tuesday night," said Melissa Sellers. pajama CAN event that on Valentine’s Morrell said. BOTTOM: Fourteen CTE residents took part in this week's Community Assembly Day. Unfortunately, no one ended up Melissa Sellers, a freshman art wearing pajamas so the name was education major from Aurora, is a regular Night (CAN) for CANcakes.
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DEVOS from page 2 WIEDEBURG from page 4 world and students need to be prepared to opportunities that the field has to Parker Industries, Sandhills Publishing, them. Different employers tend to see face the world. offer. There are so many directions that TSL, Walmart Distribution Center and different attributes and positives ways Miss Wormwood repeated her focus SCM can take somebody, and I love Werner. that you could potentially help grow their on the fact that teachers are there for the the versatility of the major. I'm still not UNK’s business programs have been c omp any.” students and need to base their decisions entirely sure what I would like to pursue recognized as being among "the best Recruiters in the supply chain field around them. Also, there need to be plans with my degree in SCM, but I know business schools in the world" through are looking for individuals with specific for high-performing students so they that being a part of this program will AACSB International Accreditation - The knowledge, even for entry level positions. don’t fall down to average levels, as well as thoroughly prepare me for a future career Association to Advance Collegiate Schools SCM is one of the 20 “hot job tracks” combating boredom in school. in SCM,” Sheehan said. of Business. Currently 63 students are for the 21st century and jobs in the field Professor X feels that, along with what Companies represented at the career pursuing a degree in SCM at UNK. include: industrial buyers, production was stated by the others, schools need to fair were diverse and included Baldwin “I chose supply chain in order to planners, transportation mangers, hire trained professionals with access to Filters, Buckle, Crete Carriers, Cash- make a global impact and to join one logistical analysts, warehouse managers, many facilities to educate students at all Wa Distributing, Constructors, Eaton, of the hottest current job markets. I among many others. levels while forging a bond between the Fastenal, Fremont Contract Carriers, hope to get experience in the United For more information about this school and the community. Fremont Health, GIX Logistics, Kearney States in addition to global supply chain career field at UNK, call 308-865-8468 or Four educators, four different Regional Medical Center, Lindsay overseas,” Harrington said “My favorite head to www.unk.edu. opinions on the new Secretary of Manufacturing, Menards Distribution part of the event is meeting new people Education and the future of education. Center, Merchants Metals, Nucor/Vulcraft, and marketing my skills and self to Hopefully things will turn out for the better and DeVos will realize that going to MCCAULY from page 6 one extreme will not fix all the problems back by claiming a MIAA conference boy in May of 2017. “I can’t wait for our The wrestler wears a reminder of this but instead, will just create more. Until title and finishing third at the national little family to start and see what this life in the form of a Bible verse on his ribs: then, educators like the four I interviewed championships in 2015. He then improved has ahead of us.” Ephesians 6:12. “It talks about how you’re will influence future teachers and even more in 2016, bringing home another Life is going well right now, and he going to have struggles. Not just people- professors, working to put the interests of MIAA conference title as well as a national knows it. “Things seem to be going pretty to-people struggles, but other evils as well children at the forefront of those twelve championship. well, so I can’t complain about anything,” trying to bring you down. You have to rely years of primary education. “The main thing that really changed McCauley said. on God a little bit to have your back and was my mindset, I refocused on my goals And while it might not be business as push you through those times.” and changed my habits around,” McCauley usual at home with a baby on the way, it McCauley said he has relied on God KLASSEN from page 9 said. “Things just started to click more”. has been business as usual for McCauley throughout his whole life, a life that has c o o l .” Things aren’t just clicking for on the mat. He moved up a weight class included a lot of success, struggles and Jaime said, “I was absolutely horrible McCauley on the mat, however. In this year from 149 to 157 and is currently unconventional moves, but a life that has at skiing, so on day two I decided to try addition to finding a second family in the ranked second in the nation. led him to his current home and place out snowboarding. Jacob (McCann) UNK wrestling team, McCauley has found No matter what happens this post- that has brought him happiness: Kearney, helped teach me how to board, and I was a girl in Kearney to settle down with and season for McCauley, he said he won’t Nebraska. pleasantly surprised at how much better start a family of his own. McCauley and have any regrets. “You shouldn’t ever I was at it than skiing. I was thankful that his fiancé, Maddie, are expecting a baby regret anything.” he took the time to help me; otherwise, I probably would have spent the whole day ELI SOGNON from page 8 at the lodge.” (instructors) are good at what they and in some cases required, to attend Sognon’s love for numbers On the second day, the crew ran into do. They are caring, they love to get to Conversation Tables at the Nebraskan directed his area of study to business a little bit of weather. There was excessive know the students, their experiences and Student Union and other social events administration. With prior experience wind and the mountain only had one lift backgrounds. That’s what we hear over that enhance their English and teach them as an accounting assistant for his father’s open; however, the group of four found and over. That’s why students tell their about other cultures. frozen food company in Togo, he enjoys another part of the mountain that they friends to come.” Conversation partners are also learning more about business. were able to ski and snowboard. The ELI program is centered around assigned to ELI students from various Sognon wants to visit Chicago and The days were for exploring the reading, writing, listening and speaking. departments to aid in their English other locations to experience more of the mountain and the evenings were for Students are tested on the first day of the development. It allows international United States. He’d like to work for his relaxing. The group would hang out in semester to determine their appropriate students to experience the community in father’s company or another international their rooms until dinner. Dinner was a level of study. fun and engaging ways outside of campus. organization upon graduating. group decision, and the evening was filled Most importantly, ELI instructors Sognon quickly recognized a common As an avid soccer fan, he participates with movies and the card game pitch. try to instill students with confidence, theme among Kearney-area citizens. in intramural and recreational events. Buck said, “I had a very good time, Gunderson said. “Nebraska people are very kind. … When “I try to adapt myself to the American Jake M. did a great job planning out Students are restricted from using you go out (and) you see someone you culture. It has meant a lot for my family,” what needed to be planned out and then their native language while in the don’t know, and he greets you and smiles he said. allowing us to make group decisions on classroom. They are also encouraged, at everybody. That’s pretty cool.” some of the less more important things.” by Mary Spencer the antelope February 22, 2017 11 unk in the world "Keep an open mind and don't be afraid to travel," -Megan Cherry Study abroad success stories
RACHEL PAPEZ see my friends and family there, I have Antelope Staff quite the bucket list, and I know there is still so much to see and experience in this Megan Cherry and MacKenzie w or l d .” Mathews are two people who have never Traveling may be expensive at times, met but have a lot in common. They are but to Cherry it’s all worth it in the end. both graduates who previously studied She said there are many festivities that do abroad through UNK. not cost an arm and a leg if you keep your Cherry is student teaching at Lincoln eyes open. High School, while Mathews is working as Cherry fondly recalls her time in a special education para at Horizon Middle Germany, “We did this thing called School. Both would like to further their Stoketoberfest where we paid $250 for educations with master’s degrees and have the weekend to stay at a campsite outside dedicated their lives to mold the minds of of Munich. It got us transportation, seven tomorrow. meals, free Wi-Fi, tent with a sleeping bag Cherry says studying abroad has and mattress, showers and all-we-could- impacted her teaching abilities. “I feel like drink beer and sangria for three days. The I can relate to the exchange students better. only thing we paid extra for was transport I even taught some of them how to speak a into Munich.” little Czech lingo. My students love hearing Cherry said, “I also about my European adventures.” liked the culture the Czech Cherry thinks Europeans live a Republic had to offer… healthier lifestyle than people here in the Everything was super United States. “I've learned that I can live c h e ap.” off less than what the typical American can. Mathews wants I've downsized my wardrobe, and I try to "My favorite memories from to continue traveling walk more often,” she said. Peru came from the landscape: and hopes to visit new Mathews helps students study the places. “It’s important to Spanish language and credits her study the beaches, mountains, cities, experience new people and abroad experience with helping her but the relationships I formed their different cultures,” understand different cultures. “Study said Mathews, “You learn abroad forced me to step out of my comfort were the most unforgettable."/ more about how the world zone and do things that I normally would MacKenzie Mathews works as a whole.” have never done. It also opened my eyes After going overseas, to all the things the world has to offer. Cherry believes she has Although I only studied in one country, the overcome a fear of traveling. “It made me important in South American countries. were the most unforgettable. Some of the differences in culture were interesting to even more fearless than before. I’m at ease, Family comes first. It’s an amazing feeling students I traveled abroad with I had never learn and forced me to take a step back and especially in regards to traveling.” being welcomed into someone else’s family even met.” evaluate what is truly important in life. The Cherry advises: “Keep an open mind and home,” Matthews said. Mathews said from sharing people I shared my time with in Peru were and don't be afraid to travel.” Waiting to study abroad is one of experiences abroad, she grew close to those truly the best!” Matthews said. Currently, Cherry is focusing on Mathew’s biggest regrets from college. “I who eventually became best friends. “We In Peru, the culture is different, writing and hopes to have one of her works wish I would have known earlier how much left UNK not knowing each other and according to Mathews. “One thing I published. In addition to a master’s degree, studying abroad would help shape me as a still spent time with each other every day. remember most is how late everything she would like to receive a doctorate in person. I’m so glad I finally took the leap of I know they will be lifelong friends. I also was. It was actually super awesome. I didn't psychology. Mathews wants to work with faith my senior year.” enjoyed meeting new people abroad. Those worry so much about time and felt so less children and families in a social work The friendships she created while friends I could never forget.” stressed.” setting, as well as being a mental health abroad are important to Mathews. “My Keeping in touch through social media She said here in the United States, counselor at a school. favorite memories from Peru came from is nice, though Mathews would love to be everything seems so strict, controlled the landscape: the beaches, mountains, able to spend time with them again. “While or rushed. “Relationships are also very cities, but the relationships I formed I would go back to Peru in a heartbeat to
12 February 22, 2017 the antelope by Madeline Maloley