news sports opinion In this Sigma Tau Delta hosts Wrestling wins Housholder examines the 2 annual Bad Love poetry 4 sixth straight MIAA 5 dangerous side effects of a issue... reading. championship sedentary lifestyle the antelope Run with it. University of Nebraska at Kearney Volume 119, Issue 14| 2.14.18 | www.unkantelope.com $3.4m cut slashes UNK Communications The recommendations outlined today by Kristensen included reductions University of Nebraska at Kearney in administration and support staff Chancellor Doug Kristensen today out- ($837,000), faculty ($1,551,872), opera- lined proposed budget cuts that exceed tions personnel ($829,475), and athletics $3.4 million, and affect 38 positions ($450,000). The total proposed is $3.67 across nearly every campus unit. million. Men’s , and will budget The 16 recommended faculty reduc- be eliminated. Position eliminations tions come from UNK’s four colleges and comprise 16 faculty, 2.5 administrative, and 16.5 staff positions. Three affected staff positions will shift to the University additionalthe library. input Specific from positions faculty andhave deans. been Students and staff alike of Nebraska system as part of the budget identified,“Faculty but reductions could change result following in lost response team process. teaching capacity, with fewer course reeling after meeting on “The magnitude of these cuts is un- sections and larger class sizes, and also precedented, considering they represent impact student academic and career ad- a nearly 5 percent reduction in UNK’s op- vising,” Kristensen said. The eliminated Monday reveals massive cuts erating budget and employee workforce,” Kristensen said. vacancy soon because of planned retire- to faculty, athletics, facilities UNK’s budget gap of $3.4 million is mentspositions or reorganization.are vacant or are Kristensen identified said for the result of decreased state appropria- regardless of whether a reduced position tions, declining credit hour production, is associated with an existing person, decision. our tuition affordable for students and - “these are needed jobs that once elimi- “Sport elimination is particularly dif- families,” Kristensen said. es. nated have real and permanent impact.” - UNK has approximately 814 ben- and “Thescheduled fact that salary we anddeveloped benefit these increas Administrative reductions will result dent athletes and 10 incoming freshmen,” recommendations collaboratively across from a merger of the colleges of Fine Kristensenficult because said. it directlyTitle IX complianceimpacts 56 stu are considered staff (includes adminis- campus doesn’t lessen the negative im- Arts and Humanities and Natural and prohibited consideration of eliminating efit-eligible employees. Of those, 471 pact on faculty, staff and students, and for Social Sciences into a new College of Arts a women’s sport, and the MIAA confer- professional employees) and 343 are Nebraskans,” Kristensen said. and Sciences. In 2017 Chancellor Kris- ence requires sponsorship of football facultytration, (special office, service appointment and managerial lecturers, The campus has been guided by its tensen announced a process to merge and . Further analyzed as part tenure-track faculty, tenured faculty and the colleges. The new alignment involves of the decision were budget and costs, deans). through a hiring freeze, college and de- collaborative restructuring involving facilities, travel cost, and climate-related partmentalstrategic plan mergers, and identified and by engagingreductions the faculty and leadership in the two existing challenges to scheduling home competi- campus in a comprehensive review of all colleges. tions, Kristensen said. Reductions by Once approved by the Board of UNK Director of Athletics Paul Plin- enrollment trends, he said. Regents and fully implemented, the new ske said student-athletes’ scholarships the numbers... units,“We functions, have tightened programs, our staffing, belts for and college structure will result in the elimi- will be honored through their remain- years, but the current situation has re- nation of the positions of a dean, asso- ing eligibility, and UNK will support the $480,573 - Administrative quired a more strategic approach to pro- ciate dean, and administrative support $450,000 - Athletic reductions tect academic quality and core campus position. The college proposal could be and transfer if they desire. Additionally, functions and services,” Kristensen said. ready for presentation to the Regents this theathletes in their pool efforts in Cushing to find newColiseum teams $312,464 - Academic support The budget reductions were pre- summer. will be closed, resulting in savings of sented to a forum of faculty, staff and The announcement of the elim- $56,000 annually. $1,551,872 - Faculty students on campus today. The adminis- ination of men’s golf and tennis, and “While the budget constraints faced $829,475 - Facilities tration will now receive feedback from baseball, was discussed at the forum, by the university are unprecedented, we and student-athletes, staff and other will continue to protect quality academic $44,603 - Student affairs reductions that will become effective July stakeholders were informed today of the programs and core functions and keep faculty and staff to formulate final budget Wind Ensemble embarks on winter tour Traveling to the Sandhills, the UNK Wind Ensemble played four concerts at host high schools More Photos online @ unkantelope.com BRAYDON CONELL trip…to experience all aspects of the Antelope Staff trip after so much prep work is a great feeling.” The Wind Ensemble departed for its Going on tour also takes learning annual tour on the morning of Feb. 1 after outside the classroom, said Sydney Wil- a home preview concert the night before. son, a freshman music education major The group performed at four area high schools: two near Kearney and two in the abilities to adjust no matter the situa- Sandhills. tion.from NoMinden. auditorium “Tour reallyis created solidified the same, my The tour kicked off with an early and something morning concert in Aurora, shortly fol- is always going lowed by another in Central City before to go wrong. To departing for the Sandhills to perform the learn how to next day in Ainsworth and Valentine. adapt to differ- The UNK Wind Ensemble is an ent situations audition-entry music ensemble. For the [will be useful] Photos by Braydon Conell Spring 2018 semester, the group boasts in both per- Above: After their tour performance, the UNK Wind Ensemble - formance and joined the Valentine pep band at a basketball game. lege freshmen to a few graduate students in life.” Adapt- Left: Maddy Miller, a music education major from Ogallala, coming43 students from ranging two different from first-year countries. col ing to a new enthusiastically spectates the championship round of the Euchre Of these students, 14 (nearly 33 situation could tournament. percent of the ensemble) are not music not have been majors and simply auditioned for the joy truer for those of playing music. For this diverse group of performing in Ainsworth, which featured Miranda Niemeier, a freshman music high school students at the basketball musicians, going on tour each year goes an auditorium decked out in groovy education major and tenor saxophone game against the Gothenburg Swedes. beyond just playing for a different crowd 1970s décor. player from Omaha, said, “I felt so Playing tunes such as “Sweet Caroline,” than normal. There was one special surprise empowered playing that song; it was so “Hey Baby!” and “The Horse” brought back “I see the main reasons for touring as during the tour: guest conductors for much fun!” a lot of memories for the UNK students. public outreach for the University, a way Holst and Sousa pieces. Kim Bejot was in good company with They also helped the Valentine students for recruiting both for the band and UNK In Ainsworth, the guest conductor the other guest conductors. Dan Sodom- improve on their notes, rhythms and in general. It’s a great way to foster deep- and band instructor was Mrs. Kim Bejot. - musicality. er musical and interpersonal connection While conducting, Bejot expressed so ment of the Holst “2nd Suite” and Tammy After a long drive back from Valentine, among the members of the group,” said much joy and passion for music. “I abso- Russellka in Aurora in Valentine conducted led the “Washingtonfirst move the UNK wind ensemble pulled into the Dr. Duane Bierman, director of bands lutely love it! It is so much fun to conduct Post”; both of these guests were also at UNK and the conductor for the wind a well-rounded ensemble,” Bejot said. band instructors. on some new music selections. The UNK ensemble. Members of the Wind Ensemble reacted WindFAB parking Ensemble’s lot, excited upcoming to finally performances work For Bierman, the best part of tour is to Bejot’s direction with more pride and in Valentine. However, the time there take place on March 8 at Kearney High “being in each and every moment on tour; energy than the “Washington Post” piece did notThe end final after leg ofthe the concert. tour took Instead, place School and a joint concert with UNK’s many months of planning go into each by Sousa had seen all year. the group stuck around and joined the Symphonic Band on April 12. news Celebrate Valentine’s Day with ‘Bad Love’ JESS MOSER Dr. Tassi. Antelope Staff The Bad Love open mic offers every- one a chance to show off their creative The Xi Beta chapter of the Interna- writing skills, whether it’s poetry, short tional English Honor Society, Sigma Tau stories or even sappy love songs. Delta, will be hosting its annual Bad Love “I really liked being able to showcase open mic event on Friday Feb. 16 at Cali- my work and see everybody else’s at the co Coffeehouse at 110 North Railroad St. Halloween open mic event,” said Mack- East. Bad Love will be from 4-6 p.m. and enzie Marrow, senior English literature is open to anyone who wants to come out major from Lincoln. “Because we don’t and hear or share their sappy or anti-love really get to experience everybody’s poems. In past events, people have gotten work outside of the academic setting, up and sang songs or told stories. If you unless it’s in the Carillon. It’s fun. You just aren’t comfortable being up there alone, get to get everyone together. I’m really bring a few friends to read poems togeth- excited to see what happens at the Bad er or sing a duet. Love open mic.” “For quite a while, Sigma Tau Delta Even if you don’t have something has been putting on this bad love event, you’ve written to share, you can still so we kind of have a tradition. Somebody participate by reading poems that you’ve came up with the idea originally to do learned about or liked, acting out a scene Photo by JD Rader something that’s anti-romantic, that kind from your favorite play or just showing Kaitlyn Thomas, a senior business administration and finance major from Yuton, studies of goes against the grain, so Bad Love up to enjoy a hot beverage and cheer on while sitting on one of the many comfortable seats located in Chapman Swifts Coffee was born,” said Dr. Marguerite Tassi, one those behind the microphone. House Thursday night. of Sigma Tau Delta’s advisors. “It’s great “I think what would draw me to this because you can read poems from class, would be the environment it’s being held your favorite poems, poems you’ve writ- in and knowing people who are partici- pating, so you can go and support them,” Learning Commons, Chapman It’s a great way to celebrate Valentine’s said Amber Trimble, a sophomore family Day.”ten. Even flash fiction and short stories. studies major from Fort Collins, Colo- rado. “I love the location; I enjoy being Swifts host Coffee Crams event will be held at Calico Coffeehouse. down on the bricks, and I think having it In theThis past, is thethe firstevent time was the held Bad at Lovethe in a coffeehouse is a fun environment. I Frank Museum. can enjoy drinks and support my friends. JESSICA TUREK “The event has gotten bigger over I think it’ll be a fun time listening to peo- Antelope Staff the years. I remember going over to the ple share their writing and pieces they Frank Museum during the early days and have created. It would even be a good having just eight or nine of us. But a lot place to sit and study while you listen to The Coffee Cram events serve as more people are participating now,” said people share their work.” an opportunity for students to be able to meet subject and writing tutors in a more relaxed setting—especially if Brewed Awakening they are a fan of coffee. surrounded by local artisan artwork, studentsWarm felt by a the warm fireplace atmosphere and while catching up on some down-time helps spread the love studying. “It’s an easier way to get stuff done, except for study rooms and in your dorm. Gets you out. Other people this Valentine’s Day can help too, since there are more people,” said Alyssa Petersen. 2012 by UNK’s entrepreneurship organi- Tutors also enjoyed sipping free ANDREA STACHURA coffee brewed by the barista, and Antelope Staff zation, ENACTUS. It was originally locat- ed in UNK’s Health and Sports Center. UNK student, McKenzi Hiebner, a Photo by Jessica Turek The shop, on average, employs senior visual communications and Barista McKenzi Hiebner, visual The University of Nebraska at Kear- between four to six students who work design major from Gothenburg, while communications and design major, senior, ney’s student-run coffee shop, Brewed at the shop during the academic year helping attending students approach from Gothenburg greets visitors at Chapman Awakening, will be delivering their “Se- and are overseen by a board of directors their homework, using successful Swifts with a big smile and friendly cret Valentine Gift Bags” to students on consisting of students from a variety of problem-solving strategies. conversation. campus today to help students celebrate majors across campus. Hiebner said, “Our space is Valentine’s Day. different from other coffee shops. It travel mugs as fun giveaways for winning The inspiration for Brewed Awak- participants of the event. Students were encouraged the last ening was to give students a place to has a separate dining area. So, it’s a few weeks to purchase gift bags for their lot quieter and less busy, I guess you For more information about the put their skills and knowledge to work Coffee Cram events, please contact the loved ones that would be on campus on through experiential learning in a busi- could say. They can just sit down and Valentine’s Day. The gift bags ranged in relax. Have the quiet and have their Learning Commons ness setting. by visiting the price from $3-$40, and consisted of a In January of 2016, they made the table space. Have it be calm and just variety of donuts, Eileen’s Cookies, coffee get their studying done.” UPCOMING welcome desk on vouchers, Calico Coffee bags and gift The cozy living room-like space Feb. 15 - Kitt’s the west side of the cards. The last day to order a gift bag was offers plenty of tables for two, one Coffee Bar themove University’s to their current College location, of Business the first and C.T. Ryan Library, Feb. 11. Technology.floor of West The Center, new which location is homeallowed to very large wooden table and arm Over the past few weeks, students chairs with coffee tables. Feb. 22 - UNK callingsecond 308-865-floor of the them to be closer to their campus ad- Learning 8905 or emailing had the opportunity to make the gift visors. The move also allowed them to On the bricks, the coffee house is anonymous or leave the recipient a across from the MONA museum and Commons at unklearning- expand their menu and establish a regu- commons@unk. personalized note to let their loved ones lar customer base of students, staff and the next door neighbor of Sprockets 7-9 p.m. know who sent the gift bag. Famous Freedom Dogs restaurant. edu. 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Editor in Chief Meg Housholder in-a-lifetime experiences Print and production Shelby Larsen Mary Spencer Jessica Moser News and Design Editor Aaron Reekie Czech Republic Haley Pierce Lindsey Ruiz Andrea Stachura Study Abroad Chief Copy Editor Molly Stern Kaitlin Schneider Platt was accepted into the Czech Asst. News Editor Sports Staff Republic program after submitting an Alannah Goode Ryan Boyd application which comes with a fee of Machol Chol $250. The fee is refunded if a student is Asst. Copy Editor Jusin James not accepted into the program. Rachel Fangmeier Evan Jones Ad Manager Wyatt Pfiefer Students must have a GPA of at least Mackenzie Crowder a 2.5 and one semester of college Circulation Manager experience to be considered for study Digital Editor Tanner Lierman abroad. Most grants and scholarships Madeline Maloley Courtesy can be used to fund the experience, Video Staff Halie Platt visited the John Lennon wall Photo Editor and the financial aid department does This job is open. See Mary Spencer. Margaret Spencer in Prague, Czech Republic. everything they can to help students afford the trip. Ad Staff Sports Editor LINDSEY RUIZ Phalon Gil The Czech Republic program costs Brandon Rojas Antelope Staff Meg Housholder $7,175. The price includes orienta-

Paula Jimenez-Sanchez Designers tions, 12 credit hours of UNK tuition Brandon Rojas A traveling enthusiast and business Haley Pierce, Design Leader for undergraduate residents, housing, Lindsey Ruiz Sydnee Bartuff health insurance and transportation for Andrea Stachura Halie Platt knew she wanted to travel Abigail Borgman program-related field trips. Shunsuke Suzuki abroadadministration in college, major and fromUNK Omaha,gave her the Alannah Goode opportunity last spring. The University The Czech Republic program lasts from Mary Spencer Print, Online Adviser of Nebraska-Kearney, University mid-March to the end of May. Photographers Terri Diffenderfer of Nebraska-Lincoln, University Devon Andre Ad Adviser of Nebraska-Omaha and Wayne trips but allows for individual travel Cheyanne Diessner Terri Diffenderfer State College composed a Nebraska Sieun Lee UNK Business Manager Consortium that created the Nebraska Courtney Lierman these places but was unable to attend the Office administrator: Caiti Smith Robynn Milewski during specific times. Platt enjoyed all of Video Adviser program’s purpose is to allow students theSemester opportunity Abroad to Program study abroad in 1992. with The Jacob Rosdail holidays,first Poland because trip due it felt to being like every sick. time Online Editor Nebraska professors and be taught by Contact for Antelope Advertising we were“Apparently, in a different we just country liked to or travel city, it on Ruby Mendez-Lopez professors from the hosting institution. [email protected] was on a holiday,” said Platt. KLPR — Antelope Speaks Mackenzie Crowder One place Platt traveled was Berlin program because she wanted to Makayla Hogenson on May Day. Platt was able to stand above Contact for Antelope News experiencePlatt chose somewhere the Czech she Republic had never Brandon Rojas where Adolf Hitler committed suicide, Mary Spencer been before. and she spent her birthday there. The “Before this trip I had never left News Staff [email protected] group then traveled to Rome on Easter The Antelope the United States, so I was not entirely Braydon Conell and had Easter Vigil mass with the Pope 166 Mitchell Center sure what to expect going to a different Eliot Gonnella in Basilica, and they spent an entire UNK – Kearney, NE 68849 country,” said Platt. Studying abroad gave Platt the opportunity to meet people from day at Auschwitz concentration camp different countries and allowed her to Republicin Poland. program These were has justto offer. a few of the experience many different cultures. many“If countries you’ve ever and heard cities the that quote, the Czech ‘It’s The program also heavily focused on not about the places you go; it’s about World War II, and Platt has always been the people you go with’ you might n-ot believe it. I didn’t. I thought there was “My roommate was a girl from interested in that specific time in history. no way that people could make the in experience, but after this trip I can tell from Italy and Spain. My roommate you that it is so true. Budapest was one Tune andFrance, I have and had my many other conversations flat mates were of my favorite places on this trip, and it comparing the United States to France. was because of the people I was with. She was very interested in American Other people who visited Budapest later ANTELOPE SPEAKS: Tune in on politics and wanted to know my views on Trump. When I asked her why she was as we did. This entire experience would so interested, she said, ‘America is very Thursday to join Makayla and Brandon notdidn’t have have been the the same same amazing if I would experience have gone by myself, or if I was traveling with much the rest of the world looks to the live at 6 p.m. U.S.powerful.’ as a leader,” I started said to Platt. realize just how I didn’t know anyone else on the trip “When I was in high school, I always beforedifferent we people. left, but It’s now crazy I can’t to think imagine that Fasten your seatbelts for the hottest takes from recent events to personal opinions— thought that someday I would study what I’m going to do at home, and I can’t all things Antelope, all the time. Listen live every Thursday on 91.1 KLPR at 6 p.m. abroad. Well ‘someday’ is over, so I will see them every day,” said Platt. Antelope Sports Editor Brandon Rojas and Makayla Hogenson keep the news chat ‘someday’ when I can come back,” said experience, and UNK helped make it going with Antelope campus news and weekly guests. Platt.just have to look forward to the next happen.Studying abroad is an amazing “If you can dream it, you can do it.” This week’s Twitter poll: What’s your favorite Olympic sport to students to travel to Italy, Germany, watch? The Czech Republic program allows -Walt Disney

Austria and Poland on sanctioned field Football coaching staff believes they CHAMPS AGAIN fared well as signing, recruiting end SEE STORY Feb. 21 As Loper football recruiting ends, “Lope athletes.” The Lopers look for talent on both Show” signs record 42 athletes on Feb. 7 the offensive and defensive side, but Surpassing EVAN JONES where you go and visit these kids,” Reed they look for in recruits. “As a staff, we Antelope Staff said. “There is a lot of traveling all over wantfitting to the bring systems kids whothey haverun is great something talent all odds and the state.” to head coach Josh Lynn, but if it’s an With college football’s national Reed said during this hectic time, signing day concluding on Feb. 7, UNK one of his favorite parts isn’t necessarily their 12th place had a successful recruiting period. breaking down the type of player the haveathlete to thatreevaluate doesn’t the fit therecruits,” system Reed we are athlete is. “I think the most important said.trying to run, it won’t be a good fit. We with a record of 3-8, signed 42 athletes Reed also said that the position a ranking, UNK Feb. The7, a prettyLopers, solid who count finished for lasta class. season is building those relationships with player may have played in high school They are also in the thesething, kids.and the The thing last twoI enjoy months the most, you’re doesn’t always mean that will stick wrestling secures process of having some constantly talking to them and building a when they get to UNK. “It sometimes relationship.” depends what position they will play in decisions, and currently our system. If they were a quarterback in sixth straight walk-ons finalize their says it’s a day of celebration for both the high school, they may be a wide receiver college transfers already athletesOn signing and the day coaches. specifically, “Signing Reed day is MIAA Champ title onfinalizing campus some for the junior spring a big day where you get to celebrate as can see them progress, because everyone semester. coaches and for the kids because they changesfor us. It injust a collegekind of setting.”depends where we In total, the Lopers accomplished something that not many When asked if there were any CREIGHTON REED high school kids get to do, which is play shocking commits or athletes that stand Sportsman Bar new players for the upcoming season. football at the next level.” out, Reed said the class as a whole is Bartender/Waitresses Needed Graduate Assistantwill finish Creighton with 50-52 The MIAA is a prestigious Division II very good. “We got a lot of very talented Reed, from Juniata, handles the outside conference, and the Lopers had to battle kids. There’s not a single individual that I *Paid travel receivers position group and the in recruiting amongst those great teams. would say is the best in class. We have an long snappers as well. He received Reed says it is tough to recruit in entire class of very talented young men *$10 hourly wage his undergraduate degree in sports the conference. “Hands down, the MIAA that we think as a staff can come in and management and coaching in the is the toughest conference in Division II make an impact for us down the road. We *Cash tips college football. We really tried to focus think we have a group of guys that are master’s in physical education. on the state of Nebraska. And we really going to be great football players for the Call Jim: (308) 468-6411 summer“Recruiting of 2017, season and is is now always pursuing hectic a tried to hit Kansas and Colorado hard Lopers in two, three, maybe four years.” 801 Front St. Gibbon, NE and fun. It’s about a two-month period with the in-state tuition costs for those

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2 Month XX, 2016 the antelope by Name sports Loper rolls the dice in Las Vegas MOLLY STERN hitting balls hard and had a lot of our Antelope Staff newcomers and young kids step up and produce.” This past weekend, the UNK softball Meg Housholder, a senior advertising team started its 2018 campaign in Las and public relations major from Parker, Vegas, Nevada at the Desert Stinger Colorado, was the winning pitcher in Softball Tournament hosted by the the Lopers’ lone win. She had seven University of Montana-Billings. Every two years, the Lopers head down there for a “We have a great pitching staff this sunny escape from the snow and cold to yearstrikeouts and we and were only able gave to up see five how hits. they open up their season. are able to work together,” Carnes said. “We go down to the Desert Stinger “They genuinely understand what it because there is good competition there,” means to be a staff and work together to said head softball coach Holly Carnes. be successful.” “We are guaranteed games down in Las The Loper softball team is made up Vegas because the weather is not a factor, mostly of underclassmen and transfers and that is huge for us.” this year. There are eleven freshmen and The Desert Stinger features 28 Lopers.com three transfers. teams from seven different conferences, Alexis Howe, a sophomore majoring in pre-nursing from Papillion, looks to make “This team has so much heart all representing several different NCAA contact with the pitch. and never gives up, so I cannot wait Division II regions across the western to see what they are able to do later United States. games over a period of three days while major from Parker, Colorado, led the on this season. We have such a special “This tournament is a great way to in Las Vegas. They went one and four, culture, and the kids are so excited see what other softball teams are like and beating Notre Dame de Namur University and enthusiastic and have such great to face good competition from around FollowingLoper offense closely by going was Kaitlyn five for Johnson, ten this a intensity,” Carnes said. “I am just excited the country,” Carnes said. “We are at a “Our record may not have shown freshmanweekend withK-12 five special hits educationand seven majorwalks. to see what this season holds for this disadvantage because we do not get to it,the but first this day. weekend went really well,” from Kearney. Johnson went six for 15 young, scrappy team.” Carnes said. “We learned a lot and were with two doubles and led the team with The Loper softball team heads to but it shows the girls what they need to able to see the reps that we normally do Bentonville, , Feb. 15-18 for strivepractice for on and a field the level like thesethey want other to teams, play not get to see when practicing inside for “I was really impressed with 8-tate Classic. They will play six games at.” months at a time.” ourfive hitting,”runs batted Carnes in. said. “We had over three days. Karlee Arnold, a freshman biology great discipline at the plate, we were LopersThe Loper softball team can’tplayed five keep up with Metro-State heat

made it on base three out of the four UNK was outgunned at the plate as times he was up to bat. the Statesmen hit a homerun to start Baseball team has tough UNK’s best batter on the day was the twelfth inning and then had an even Peter Carlson, a redshirt freshman busi- ness administration major from Arvada, three-run homerun to secure a 9-4 victo- road trip in Arkansas Colorado. Carlson made contact with the rybetter against showing the Lopers. five players later, with a ball three out of his four times standing Play on the pitcher’s mound was RYAN BOYD UNK was tested in its latest road trip at home plate. Carlson’s big play came at the biggest highlight for UNK. Senior Antelope Staff to Arkadelphia, Arkansas, taking on some the top of the fourth inning when his hit business administration major Mitchell of the best Division-II teams in the entire allowed for three teammates to run home Robinson, from Golden, Colorado, only Being an athlete in baseball is a nation. and score for the Lopers. allowed three runs in all eight innings lesson in traveling and being comfort- The were On Saturday Feb. 10, the UNK men that he pitched. able with that. There are few occasions the only team to not allow a run from the would face their biggest test against the Feb. 11 was UNK’s biggest day of when the players get to enjoy playing at Lopers over the weekend. UNK went up Delta State Statesmen. This matchup offensive output for the team. The Lopers home, and that can create a stiff draw for to bat against the Reddies Feb. 8 and lost against the best team in the nation would went up to bat against the Ouachita Bap- a fanbase. 0-3. tist University Tigers. Each of UNK’s nine The Lopers’ home opener won’t be Following the very next day, Lopers victor. starters were able to record a hit and until March 2, and there are seven games matched up against the Arkansas Fort- takeBoth 12 total teams innings went to through finally adeclare back and a would go on to win 13-7. on the road before that game. UNK has Smith Lions on Feb. 9. Arkansas Fort- forth affair for eight innings. During that - only been able to pull off one win so far Smith was able to sneak away with a 9-6 eighth inning, Brett Young, the junior dez, a sports management major from in a two-game series in Denver, Colorado, victory and has kept their undefeated San Diego,Junior California,outfielder Brandonwas the biggest Hernan against the Metro State Roadrunners. able to get on base, steal for second and contributor with three runs and two hits However, the third game was canceled This score did not tell the entire mostcenter importantly fielder from steal Lodi, for California, home to sewas- on the sunny Sunday afternoon. due to weather conditions. storystreak for alive the at Loper five wins men foron thethis season. Friday cure a tied ball game at four runs each. The Loper baseball team will be The season is young, and the time afternoon, however. The biggest highlight Young, a business administration traveling to Colorado from Feb. 16-18 to to panic has not started, especially with of the game for UNK was a memorable major, was able to make contact with the play two games against the University a roster that has veteran leadership but two-run homerun by sophomore physical of Colorado-Colorado Springs Mountain also a lot of energetic youth in it. therapy major Ty Roseberry. Roseberry attempts. Lions and the . baseball one other time in his five at bat Through the eyes with Machol Chol which is followed by the 800, with the events, Mandera mentioned he would last leg being a 1600-meter run. most likely compete in the jumps. “I Mandera Gatwech focuses on journey, not destination Mandera is also part of the No. 1 would long jump because I’m fast and overall spot in the 4x400 with a time of can jump high.” To catch the full story and look at Mandera Gatwech, a 3:17. Individually, Mandera currently In his fourth year, Mandera is a audio for “Through the Eyes” senior on the track and field owns the number six spot for both senior construction management major with Machol Chol, a weekly team who originally hails from indoor and outdoor top ten places in and is projected to graduate in 2019. talk show that gives a more South Africa. the 400-meter run, with times of 49.11 Mandera says he plans on starting a intimate look at lives of the indoors and 48.10 outdoors, according to career in construction management after people we interact with daily. Go online for audio the Lopers website. graduation because of the high rate of unkantelope.com Some of Mandera’s hobbies, outside This week we get a closer Mandera leaves anyone who is employmenta student athlete for graduates with the following in the field. ofI had track to chooseand field, a sport include to playplaying outside of words of advice, “You have to embrace basketballmy current and sport golfing it would for fun.be golf.” He says, When “If the challenge—work through the pain. MACHOL CHOL teams around the country, the likes asked to choose what event he would Because it’s not the destination; it’s the Antelope Staff of which included schools such as the participate in outside of his current track journey.” University of Nebraska at Lincoln. This was the case until an unexpected injury Mandera threw a wrench in the works. The injury Gatwech, a ultimately led him to continuing his senior at the Wrestling wins MIAA again University of UNK. Mandera said, “Once I got injured, Nebraska at educationthe only team and that track continued and field tocareer recruit at Kearney, helps me was Kearney.” illustrates the Mandera currently runs sprints for challenges and the University of Nebraska at Kearney. rewards that The races that he has participated in are involved since joining the track team in the fall of with being 2014 include: The 400, 200, 4x400, and a full-time the DMR or the distance medley relay. student and Mandera stated that his favorite race is athlete. the 200; even though, he’s proven the Although Mandera spent most of 400 to be his best race. his life in Lincoln, he also spent a few During his four years at UNK, years in Omaha, where he attended Mandera has made an argument for why he was worth recruiting. Some of Mandera’s accomplishments include, Mars Middle School and first realized his potentialIt was hard, in trackit was and like field. a long sprint,’’ performances. Mandera“The saidfirst aboutrace I ranhis initialwas the experience 400. five UNKMandera, indoor along and with outdoor other top-ten with track. Nearing the conclusion of a Lopers.com spots in the distance medley relay for Junior Zach Stodden won his weight class at the MIAA championships to help successful career of high school track the fastest time in school history. The teammates, hold first and second place propel the Lopers to the conference championship. With the team win, UNK DMR is a relay that starts off with the to potentially joining collegiate track 1000-meter run, followed by the 400, extends its conference championship streak to six. See story next week. and field, Mandera was on his way 4 February 14, 2018 the antelope by Brandon Rojas opinion opinion/jump Hiding behind military, Trump’s ego parades around With price, appropriate. piece of this parade. 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CITY OF KEARNEY PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT SUMMER SEASONAL POSITIONS Sitting is slowly killing you CITY PARK, COTTONMILL, & CEMETERY MEG Stationary activity considered the new smoking GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CREW HOUSHOLDER April-Aug. (can extend into fall), starting range $10.50-$12.00 per hour DOQ, Head Maint.: $12.25-$14.50, 40 hrs. per week, Antelope Staff “Don’t you know sitting is the (weekdays Monday-Friday, some evenings, weekends, & holidays required) new smoking?” she said. adults who spend more time in Must be 18 years of age. GENERAL PARKS PART-TIME I worked for My heart soared into my frontattacks of bya screen 125 percent. tend to Those have an GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CREW (17 year olds) throat. 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(*Certification classes available through KPR) coffeeAlthough drinks, thebagels, student-run Eileen’s to expand their menu to include To keep up with the events Please apply in person at the Kearney Park & Recreation Office coffeeCookies shop and has Daylight experienced Donuts. happening at Brewed Awaken- 2005 1st Avenue, 8am-5pm, M-F. Phone: 237-4644 Application & Questionnaire online at www.cityofkearney.org a lot of growth in the last few cappuccinos, mochas and lattes. ing or to donate to the espresso Application deadline for all positions: years, they are looking forward Addingespresso-based variety to drinks their likemenu, machine fund, you can follow FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 Applications received after positions have been filled will be kept on to the future. Proceeds from they hope to grow their custom- Brewed Awakening on Face- file for positions that may become vacant. EOE. If hired, a photo I.D. is the coffee shop help to fund the required. er base and increase revenue for book, Twitter and Instagram. the antelope by Haley Pierce by2 SydneeJanuary Bartruff 24, 2018 campusRun ENACTUS with projects it.that their ENACTUS projects. February 14, 2018 5 arts/entertainment JAK shows off Japanese culture at festival

their arms to different songs, both in The Japanese Association of Kearney Japanese and English. fromculture; the there identity were of fivethe Japanesequestions and showcased both modern and traditional primefive winners. minister The to questionstrivia about ranged Japanese Japanese Festival was the traditional baseball. SoranThe Bushi, final or performance the Fisherman’s of the Dance. Japanese culture at festival Performers danced the wotagei, a The dance gets its name from the type of dancing and cheering performed motions of the dancers, who make by fans of idol singers. The lights were movements like ancient Japanese turned down, and the dancers performed with colored lights, jumping and waving fishermen would have made.

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Photos by Cheyanne Diessner 2 Mario and Luigi made their debut at the Japanese Festival costume party. Other 1. The finale of a great show is a dance characters from popular anime shows in Japan, such as Pokémon, also made their called “Go” in Japanese, also known presence on the stage. as the fisherman’s dance in America, because the swift and swaying JESSICA MOSER coated bananas for attendees to enjoy movements of each dancer gave off the Antelope Staff throughout the festival. impression of a single fish. Students were wearing traditional Students and community members Japanese clothes such as yukatas. 2. Syota Suzuki, member of the Japanese braved the snow on Saturday night to Yukatas are light cotton kimonos worn in Association, challenges his opponent, Han Ze (not pictured) showing off his attend the Japanese Festival held in the the summer, according to Hoshiko. Some perfect form in the karate demonstration Ponderosa Room from 4-6 p.m. students wore karate uniforms and other portion of the show. Children were “We have more than 100 Japanese costumes. invited on stage after the staged fight to students here, so we have the festival The festival began with kenbai, a learn some simple karate. annually,” said Aoi Hoshiko, a junior traditional sword dance. Two students business management major from danced with swords and fans, sometimes 3. The next act put on at the Festival is Kagoshima, Japan. Hoshiko is the feigning attacks with each other. After “Dance at UNK.” Multiple members of the Japanese Association participated in president of the Japanese Association of the dance was over, the emcees called the dance. Part of the dance was taught Kearney (JAK). “In the festival, we show for volunteers to go on stage and learn to the audience so they could participate our culture and food. We want you to a few sword dance moves using wooden in the action along with the dancers. know Japan. We have many nationalities staffs as a substitute for actual swords. here, but we don’t really understand each All four volunteers were children from other. We want the audience. you to know the Another part of the festival was “We want real Japan.” the traditional karate demonstration. Tables were Once again, volunteers were brought on you to set up in the stage to learn a few punches from the Student Union performers. know before the festival The festival’s costume party had showcased both students and little children dressed the real origami, IACE up as popular anime characters. Among Travel to Japan the costumes were Doraemon, a popular Japan.” and traditional Japanese anime about a robotic cat Japanese from the twenty-second century. Other calligraphy called ‘shu-ji’. According to costumes included Ash and Pikachu Mika Asaoka, a freshman English major from “Pokemon,” Mario and Luigi, from Nagoya City, Japan, the ink she used Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Goku from to write students’ names in Japanese was “Dragonball-Z.” made from bamboo. “The ink is made from burning bamboo,” said Asaoka. were held. Three random numbers were “Then they grind the bamboo and melt Throughout the festival, two raffles it.” number was on your name tag. Winners Japanese students served rice balls, werechosen given for eacha prize. raffle, The and audience you won also if the Japanese style fried chicken, edamame, had a chance to win prizes during a quiz 3 seasoned cucumbers and chocolate testing knowledge of Japan and Japanese Concerts on the Platte unite musicians Photo by Sieun Lee Clark Potter, Upcoming associate professor of viola at UNL Feb. 15: 7-8 p.m. in the Recital Hall in from Longview, Washington, the Fine Arts Building. Dr. Eunkyung Katie Wychulis, Son on the cello. principal harp of Lincoln’s Symphony Feb. 19: 7:30-9 p.m. in the Recital Hall Orchestra and in the Fine Arts Building. Akina Yura on the Boulder Philharmonic from piano. Omaha, Nebraska, and Franziska Brech, For more information on the concerts, teacher of flute and visit: http://www.unk.edu/calendar/ German at UNK and member of the index.php Kearney Symphony Orchestra from Munich, Germany, perform together More Photos at Concerts on the Platte. online @ unkantelope.com

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