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Murderer’s sister speaks out selves at a very young age. time has come to let people that trip to California. Heather Berney Photo cour- Long was placed in reforma- know about their childhood. Dornhoff sometimes Antelope Staff Writer tesy of Lynda tories, for no better reason “You cannot look back on reflects on her past. “I don't Dornhoff than having no other place to your own childhood when begrudge anything that hap- “My brother was one of the Lynda Dornhoff, men pictured in your presen- go. Dornhoff explained that you're raising your own pened to me,” she said. “It shown here, tation. Everything said about her father and these detention kids,” said Dornhoff. “I'm made me who I am. I'm proud attended Ken the element of childhood was facilities were primarily going to tell people why he of who I am. I step outside Carne’s presen- accurate. I was the sister that responsible for creating was on death row. He was and look around. This is my tation on capital couldn't save him. He was Long's psychological make- like that because people made house, my yard, my family, punishment. dead before he was executed. up. him like that. Our parents my tree. I still can't believe I'm She experi- Most people see a monster, “David was pretty cold- were…beyond words and free.” enced first-hand the effects of but all I see is the 5-year-old blooded,” said Dornhoff. “He nobody helped us. But, I've For more information on abuse with her boy that was molested and was very angry. At a young left that life. You get to a point Ken Carne’s “Last Words” brother, David mistreated. If you kick a little age, he was starting fires and when you have to deal with presentation dealing with Martin Long. puppy in the head every day mutilating animals. He car- it. Now, I want to use it.” capital punishment, visit from the day its born, it's ried a lot of rage. I guess he On Dec. 9, 1999, Lynda page eight of this issue of the gonna grow up, and it's fits the stereotype of a mur- Dornhoff wrote her little Antelope. gonna bite you.” derer.” brother's obituary. Following This is what Lynda is an excerpt from the obitu- Dornhoff, a woman in the ary featured in the Dallas audience at Ken Carnes' “Last Morning Newspaper: Photo by Words,” a presentation on “Nobody David Martin Long spent Kathlene Jordan Feb. 22 in the Nebraska his childhood looking for love Ken Carne, shown Student Union Ponderosa listens to their and parental guidance. He here, read letters Room, said about her brother, spent his adolescence becom- and final words by David Martin Long. Long children. ing bitter and turning to inmates who died in was convicted of murder in crime. He spent his years as the electric chair. A woman in the the slaying of three women in Nobody an adult incarcerated, lonely crowd, Lynda Lancaster, Tex. and executed listened to us and lost. He is survived by his Dornhoff, pro- in 1999. sister and two brothers, who claimed that her Dornhoff, his sister and when we are heartbroken because they brother was one of long-time Kearney resident, is couldn't save him. They the inmates that now coming out about her screamed for prayerfully request your Carne’s listed in his past in California, a life that memorials in the form of presentation. she said seems very far away help.” unending, nurturing love, now. Dornhoff has recently -Lynda Dornhoff fierce protection, and guid- spoken to at-risk youth in an Sister of ance of your children by you, attempt to deter a life similar David Martin Long their parents. to her long-lost brother's. Dornhoff said, “Nobody “It's been five years since listens to their children. the execution, but I still catch Nobody listened to us when myself thinking that there In his final words before we screamed for help. The might be a letter from David. execution, Long said, “I'm kids will tell you what they Maybe today there will be a real sorry for it. I was raised need. They need their moms letter. But he's gone now. I by the California Youth and dads. Stop worrying raised him. I did the best I Authority. I can't pinpoint about the boats, and the three could, but I couldn't save where it started, but believe cars and the big house and him,” Dornhoff said. that's the bottom line. I was start paying attention.” Dornhoff and her three raised in their reformatory Long wanted to be cremat- brothers were raised in an schools and penitentiary, but ed. He wanted his ashes scat- atmosphere of abuse and they create monsters in there. tered over Laguna Beach in neglect. Simply put, they That's all I have to say.” Scottman's Cove, Cali. This were forced to fend for them- Lynda explained that the summer, Dornhoff will make Navigators discuss Jesus and politics Jamie Dusin I'm going to vote this way Antelope Staff Writer because of my faith, have really embraced this value of The Navigators are chal- righteousness.” lenging people to think out- Lenze also said that the side the box. Democratic and other par- Last Thursday, the ties, such as the Green party, Navigators, Christian organi- feel the same way about the zation on campus, hosted a value of social justice and NavRally entitled “Would wanting to move toward Jesus be a Republican or a people of this context Democrat?” because they have nowhere Encouraging students to else to invoke that value. “think outside the box,” the “It seems like these two Navigators brought in Don political parties have kind of Lenze, a Navigators staff co-opted some of these val- member at the University of ues, and there's not really a Massachusetts. Lenze's polit- choice out there that allows ical views are different you to embrace both as well because of the regions in as extending to some other which he grew up. values and convictions that “In Nebraska, they think, go beyond this,” Lenze said. how can you be a Christian He said that it is an intri- and be a Democrat, whereas cate thing and it is hard to in Massachusetts they think, grasp those big ideas and how can you be a Christian take them apart in a way that and be a Republican?” Brian helps you to understand Petersen, a Navigator cam- them completely, but when pus minister, said. you figure that out and Explaining the differences decide how you feel about in the Republican and the those two issues, it will dras- Democratic themes, Lenze tically change the way that said, “In American politics, it you feel about many things seems to me that Christ fol- that run your life and this lowers, who identify with the nation. Republican party, who think, See Rally, page 4 2 the Antelope CampusCampus BeatBeat THE WEEK OF MARCH 3, 2005 Sesame Street Trivia Crossword Puzzle Campus Police Beat

Across On Sunday Feb 20 there was a possible sexual assault 2. I look like a large, furry reported. The victim is an adult female. The suspect is an elephant, and my best friend adult male. The incident occurred at Mantor Hall. is a bird. On Saturday Feb 26 there was a call reporting loud 10. Cookie Monster wears music. A disturbance was cited at Mantor Hall room 141. one of these when he hosts On Sat Feb 26 there was an incident of false reporting “Monsterpiece Theater” recorded and a citation was given to a male individual in 11. Oscar’s worm. parking lot four. 12. I named myself Super __15. The non-profit organi- zation behind this show. 16. Elmo’s best friend. Campus Briefs 19. The name of the insect family living in Ernie’s win- Applications for the opment and community dow box. Mortar Board Oustanding affairs workshops. There 21. Host of “News Flash.” Organization and will also be a presentation 22. Bert’s favorite kind of Outstanding Sophomore from the keynote speaker, bottle cap. and the Rosenlof and Dr. John Hibbing, 25. Person who plays the McKenzie Scholarships are Foundation Regents part of both Big Bird and due on March 23. University Professor of Oscar. Applications are available Political Science at UNL. 26. I said “A-la peanut at www.unk.edu/stu- In association with the butter sandwiches.” dent_org/mort_board/mb “No Limits” women’s stud- 27. Bert’s pigeon. home.htm. For more infor- ies conference and the 28. This song was a big hit mation, contact Dr. Kenya James E. Smith Conference 7. I sing, “C is for cookie; that’s turned out to be real. in Germany. Taylor at (308) 865-8305. on World Affairs is the pre- good enough for me.” 20. I carry Oscar’s can when he Down The Museum of sentation of “Tres Vidas”. 8. I wish I could land on the moon. travels. 1. Tickle me Nebraska Art will present “Tres Vidas” is based on the 9. I live in a castle with bats.____. 23. Approximately the number of 3. The name of Elmo’s goldfish. the “Mayhem to Marvels” lives of three legendary 13. Big Bird’s teddy bear. years this show has been on the air. 4. I am large and gray, and I live in class series on March 10, 17 Latin American women. 14. “Sweeping the ______away.” 24. Luis’s wife. Oscar’s can. and 31 from 6-7 p.m. This The show will take place on 17. Version of Sesame that has fea- 29. Last name of the person who 5. A popular last name. popular class is offered in a March 5 in the Fine Arts tured an HIV-positive character. originally owned the general store. 6. Telly’s hamster. six-session series for chil- Recital Hall from 8-10 p.m. 18. I had an imaginary friend who 30. I live in a trash can. dren to explore the world of In association with the art. James E. Smith Conference “No Limits”, the on World Affairs, the Editor’s Note: The answers to women’s studies confer- International Food Festival ence, sponsored by the will take place on March 6 women’s studies programs from 6-10 p.m. in the last week’s “Funny Facts” of UNK, UNL and UNO Nebraskan Student Union. will take place on March 4 On March 7 and 8, World from 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. in Affairs Conference presen- crossword puzzle will be the Nebraskan Student tations will begin at 9 a.m. Union. and last until 5 p.m. in the Mochas and Music Nebraskan Student Union. revealed in next week’s Coffeehouse will present For more information con- “Easily Amused” on March tact Anne Marie Harr, coor- 4 at 8:30 p.m. in the dinator of World Affairs at Nebraskan Student Union. UNK, at (308) 865-8944. The Great Plains Political The UNK Chess Club thethe AntelopeAntelope Science Association will meet on March 7 from Conference will take place 7-10 p.m. in the main entry on March 5 in the of the Nebraskan Student Nebraskan Student Union. Union. This conference provides a “Moving up with forum for those with an Manners,” an etiquette interest in political science seminar, will take place on to present papers and dis- March 8 from 4-5 p.m. in the cuss ideas on faculty devel- Nebraskan Cedar Room.

He said... She said... What are you doing for spring break?

Shannon Webster Andres Espinosa Jamie Koch Ryan Watts Kearney junior Columbia freshman Wynot freshman Omaha Freshman

“I’ll be staying in Kearney to “I might be going to Colorado or “I am going to Honolulu, Hawaii “ I’m going to take part in work, so I can save money to spoil maybe staying here to play ten- with my friends for a week.” extracurricular activities in the my girlfriend.” nis.” Badlands of South Dakota.” 3 OpinionsOpinions the Antelope THE WEEK OF MARCH 3, 2005

Strudels and stress make good midnight snacks small hairs fall down onto the keyboard. Two stand the reason behind it. just spend more energy listening to the lec- fall on the spacebar and form a fibrous bridge About a week ago I remembered that I had tures and participating in class to make the over to the other hair sitting on the “H” key. set my utility bills under some books on my homework easier. Place emphasis on more I pick up the three strands with my fingers, shelf. I was a nervous wreck for most of the important things in your schooling, and try noticing my roots have started to fade. Then day sitting in my classes, most likely not not to rush through anything. This is where I smile, knowing exactly what to write about. absorbing the proper amount of information most of my stress seems to come from, anxi- I find it ironic that I decided to write about needed for the mid term examinations com- ety dashing around in my head like a worrying too much. It’s such a common ing up the next week. Just because of those marathon runner without a finish line. thing in my life these days that I don’t sit bills, probably late by then, that I could do As for worrying about things that already down and think about the effects it has on nothing about at the moment. Turned out happened, this is a no-brainer. Just don’t. I me. Losing sleep, losing sanity, and losing they weren’t overdue at all and needed to be need to work on this myself, but seriously hair all added up at once and punched me sent in by the end of the month. Take anoth- folks, the solution to this type of stress is so Kent Lutt square in the nose last night. er bite from your strudel, Kent. simple. You can’t do anything about that Antelope Entertainment Editor First, I know that too much stress from At about 1:30 a.m. last night I started spilled milk. Maybe you cleaned it up, schoolwork has taken its toll on my body. brainstorming some ideas that could prove maybe you left it to rot on your carpet. It It’s 1 a.m. The fluorescent glow from my Running to and from classes, meeting dead- to be solutions to my problems. I knew that already happened, and now it should be but lamp has already started to put a strain on lines for assignments, and participating in the flow of schoolwork and stress from a fleeting memory. my eyes. My fingers are resting motionless extra curricular activities all weigh heavily things in my past and future would not cease The future. A huge hand of doubt in our on the home row of the keyboard. The “Shift” on me by the end of the day. anytime soon. So I thought some late-night minds squeezing us like a boa constrictor. key glints with the oil from my pinky finger. Last night when I wrote this little article, I therapeutic sessions were probably healthy And one of the worst worries you can imag- I can’t stop worrying. I can’t think of any- had to edit papers for the Antelope, finish enough. ine. So break free of its grasp. Prepare for thing to write about. I’m too tired and some query letters from another class, and Even though I think schoolwork is impor- whatever it is you’re thinking so gloomily stressed to think straight. I wonder, am I prepare a two-minute newscast. Before that I tant for every college student, it also carries about, and give it your all when it arrives. thinking about not thinking straight? had lifted weights, jogged two miles, and many negatives with it. I admit, I don’t learn Stare at your fear or distress with beady-eyes 1:07 a.m. I’m growing more and more ner- skipped a meal. very much from busy work. Hands-on activ- and a crooked smile. Time will keep march- vous with each change to the digital readout So what did I do to make things more dif- ities in class and lectures are much better for ing on, so have confidence in your future. on my clock. I notice that the numbers look ficult? I worried about my schoolwork. I drilling facts and terms into my cranium. I’m You might say to yourself, “What was I wor- like a beady-eyed man with a crooked smile spread more icing on my strawberry-stress- sure many students would agree with this. rying about?” when I turn the clock on its side. I know that strudel and took a bite. We just want to finish our homework and It seems like worrying is a sweet, straw- I’m wasting time, and I know that I’ll never Then there are the worries people have make time for better things. berry-filled dessert. Once you finish it, you get all of my work done by tomorrow. about things that have already happened or So I thought, if I do learn what I need to just need to have more. If that’s the case, then My fingers run through my hair and my will happen in the future. What’s the point in know in this way, why worry so much over it’s time for this worrywart to go on a much- head tilts down in defeat. Then I see the three this type of torture? I do it too, so I under- homework? Of course I still have to do it, but needed diet. To spring break or not to spring break is not even a question

Okay, so I know I started writing my last editorial at 1 There are many places to venture during spring break, the more popular locations p.m. on the Tuesday it was due, but now here I sit at 6:21 p.m. are: Cancun, South Padre Island, Lake Havasu, and Daytona Beach. However, if one desires with another editorial to write and it’s due in about 10 minutes, a cooler climate for break, Colorado has great Skiing. Whether it be an exotic location, the side fun fun. So here I go again, trying to set the UNK record for the of a mountain or gambling in Iowa, everyone get outta this town! fastest editorial written. I should mention that I do not even During my sophomore and junior year I went to South Padre for spring break, which I will have a story idea in mind, well it worked last time, ready, set, go! do again this year. This year will be a different for me, I actually have reservations at a hotel Since spring break I feel it as my duty to dispense the lit- and I actually know where I am going, oh yeah, and this is the first real spring break trip tle information I have on the subject, ultimately there is only one where I am 21. During my other two visits to the land of beaches, beer, and babes, I had no thing I can say about that,LEAVE! Everyone should have the hotel reservations and $300 in my pocket. On my first trip to South Padre I didn’t even know opportunity sometime during their college tenure to take a road I was going to Texas. My friend and I just started driving and headed south. We hit Texas Scott Barry trip for spring break. It’s every college students God-given about midnight and decided to drive as far as Corpus Christie, we arrived there at 6:30 a.m. Antelope Photo Editor right, it’s an American tradition, it’s a beer drinker’s paradise. We woke up the next morning and decided to drive south some more and we just kinda ran into South Padre Island. Yes, in case you are wondering, we did find a hotel to stay in every night, however this involved switching rooms every night, but it wasn’t a big deal. the Half the fun of those two trips was leaving without a plan or a destination in mind. It was fun knowing that we AntelopeAntelope could be sleeping in our car if we couldn’t get a hotel room. You may be asking yourself “why does he always go Mitchell Center to Padre?” Well there is a simple answer to this question and Antelope Opinion Page Policy that is, money. Going to South Padre is relatively cheap as News: 865-8488 Any opinions expressed in columns, editorials, compared to other locations like Cancun or Daytona Beach. Advertising: 865-8487 • Fax: 865-8708 editorial cartoons or advertisements are the views of The most I spent during my two trips was $400 dollars. That’s E-mail: [email protected], the individual writer, artist or advertiser and do not including hotels for a week, food and souvineers. No, I did [email protected] necessarily reflect the views of the University of not mention alcohol. Let me tell you one thing, if you go to Online: http://www.unk.edu/theantelope Nebraska at Kearney, its employees or students, or Padre and you are not 21, DO NOT GET CAUGHT DRINK- the Antelope staff. ING. The police there really crack down on the whole under- Contributions to “Readers’ Opinions” must age thing. Not that I didn’t want to drink, but for one, we did- Managing Editor...... Amanda Muller include the name of the writer, as well as the n’t have a person with us that was 21 and for two, I didn’t feel like spending my spring break in jail. News Editor...... Stephanie Queen writer’s phone number, home town and affiliation with the college. Phone numbers will not be printed Oh and by the way, if you are wondering if what you see Advertising Manager...... Francisco Itamar Gomes but are necessary for verification. Deadline for pub- on those Girls Gone Wild videos actually happens at Padre let Photo Editor...... Scott Barry lication is Monday at noon. Submissions past dead- me tell you that it does, and that’s all I have to say about that. Sports Editor...... Lesley Crutcher line will be printed in the following edition. the Antelope What I can tell you about break is, leave, don’t get caught drinking underage, don’t get arrested in mexico, get drunk Special Assignments...... Jamie Knuth staff reserves the right to edit contributions to “Readers’ Opinions” for grammar, spelling, content and have a hell-of-a-time doing it. Oh and if you happen to Entertainment Editor...... Kent Lutt and length. get arrested in Mexico, be sure to have enough money to pay Layout Editor...... Blake Mullanix Letters to be printed should be sent to: for the federales or you can kiss your butt goodbye. Well, I Circulation Manager...... Zachary Houdek Readers’ Opinions hope I have dispensed some useful information for your spring break ventures. Gosh, I feel like this editorial thing is Web Manager...... Janae Ekstein c/o the Antelope Editor Mitchell Center kinda turning out like a “Dear Abby” letter, oh well. It’s 7:13 Business Manager...... Judy Spivey University of Nebraska at Kearney p.m. and I didn’t set the UNK record for the fastest editorial Adviser...... Dr. Beverly Merrick Kearney, NE 68848 ever written, I guess it just wasn’t meant to be. 4 the Antelope NewsNews THE WEEK OF MARCH 3, 2005 Navigators discuss Jobs come Jesus’ political views to campus the secrets and the mysteries of Photo by Jamie Dusin Speaker Don Lenze the human heart and of the uni- Students make future plans compares politics and verse. And be very slow to give Jesus Christ at your allegiance to a man-made at First Annual Career Fair Thursday’s Nav Rally, institution or an organization, Julia Stumkat sponsored by the whether it be a group like the Antelope Staff Writer Navigators. Navigators or a political party.” He also challenged everybody he first UNK Career Fair attracted 60 companies “to learn how to ask questions and organizations from 10 different states that and to listen to people who sit Toffered internships as well as jobs to students. across the political table or issues The Career Services office organized the fair that took from you.” He said to ask the place at the UNK Health and Sports Center last week. people who think differently why Nancy Kneen, the director of the Career Services office, they think differently and to let said that the Career Fair is a good opportunity to gather them into your life to confront information about potential employers and start network- you with their viewpoints. ing with them. Lenze’s last bit of advice was, “Students get a better sense of what is out there, in “In light of that humble posture, terms of positions and companies,” she said. “They have a to not be afraid to form your own face to face opportunity to promote themselves.” world view, to have strong, pas- Kneen said that the Career Fair was a positive experi- sionate convictions, to care ence with 260 students and faculty who signed the atten- deeply about these things and to dance sheet. be engaged and to be involved.” “For our first year, it was successful,” she said. In preparation for the event, In addition, Kneen said that out of the 25 students who Petersen conducted a survey of filled out the evaluation sheets for the fair, 45 percent were 241 UNK students. In this survey, invited for an interview. 21 percent of UNK students actu- The Career Services office wants to organize another ally thought that Jesus would Career Fair next year and hopes to increase the number of belong to the Republican Party, students attending the event. while 49 percent thought that he “The key is our student participation to draw employ- would not belong to any party. ers to come back,” she said. Petersen said that he conduct- Barnes Distribution was one of the 60 companies and Rally, continued from page 1 Kerry? Is it going to be George Bush?” ed this survey because he wanted to get organizations that offered jobs to students. he asked. a political outlook of the campus, to Hank Schelling, the vice president of the North The way you begin to understand “Jesus is worthy. …He is the one increase awareness about Jesus Christ Division, said that he set up some interviews with stu- these issues is by figuring out if you who has the ability to bring forth the and to make people think about Him. dents. really care and if you have an interest in teaching and understanding in its full- “To my surprise, maybe half [of the “We are looking for young graduate students to go into caring what Jesus thinks, Lenze said. ness that we need to unravel these com- students surveyed] didn’t know any- our management development program,” he said. To make his point, Lenze pulled out plex issues of social justice, of right- thing about the Republican or [the] Schelling added that the Career Fair is a good idea for a student directory and he opened to a eousness and it’s done in a context and Democratic party,” Petersen said. students to discover different options regarding the job page and randomly picked a name. tone of humility and love and devo- Another question asked on the sur- market. “Does anybody know Sarah Casper? tion,” Lenze said. vey was whether each person consid- “It opens your eyes and minds to other opportunities, Does anybody care if she’s Republican He said that with the issues, the peo- ered his or herself a follower of Jesus which you may not be able to see through the Internet or or Democrat?” Lenze asked. ple who claim to be followers of Christ Christ. The results showed that 85 per- word-of-mouth,” he said. “If you’re a follower of Christ, you have to remember to leave room for cent of people did, but Petersen was not Mosaic, a nursing home for people with disabilities, desperately need to know the answers sure how to interpret those results. was also part of the Career Fair. They were looking for stu- to these types of questions: what does “It appears it can be a part of the dents in the field of public relations, social work, business Jesus care about these things? Does he Nebraskan culture to be a Republican, management and nursing. have anything to say about these “In Nebraska, they the same might be true [of] being a fol- Linda Fecht, the manager of human resources at things?” Lenze said. think, how can you lower of Christ, everyone checks yes, Mosaic, said that students should take advantage of the He explained that people throughout but what does [that] actually mean?” Career Fair to gather information about different employ- history, such as Nebuchadnezzar, be a Christian and Petersen said. ers. Alexander the Great, Caesar and Hitler, “[Lenze] analyzed that well and “It is a great place to get information and explore job have tried to unravel these questions by be a Democrat, encouraged us to step outside of our opportunities,” she said. being a leader. whereas in culture and really examine both sides,” The Eaton Corp. attended the fair to recruit accounting “Just pick a century, you’ll find a Petersen said. “He encouraged us to interns and full-time supervisor reserves. host of people who have stood up and Massachusetts they vote, and he also encouraged us to Renee Swan, human resources generalist at Eaton said, ‘let me lead, I can worry about investigate Jesus in the scriptures Corp., said that the participation in a fair helps students to what we need’,” he said. think, how can you because some of the stuff he said is too get their foot in the door. Lenze said that America has been be a Christian and bold to not investigate.” “They can talk to different employers and make con- trying to unravel this since the begin- The Navigators chose this political tacts,” she said. ning of its time in what he calls “the be a Republican?” topic because they thought it would Erin Ostberg, a senior from Omaha, said that she was great experiment.” -Brian Petersen spark some interest on campus. looking for positions in communications. She said that the “Every four years, these men and Navigator campus minister “Navigators doesn’t claim to know Career Fair made it possible to get in contact with certain women stand up and they say, ‘I want all the answers, but we certainly aren’t companies. your vote because I believe that I can do afraid to take the challenge of trying to “I had some interesting conversations,” she said. “I the best job at unraveling the complexi- perspective. tackle a controversial topic in a biblical found opportunities I did not know about before.” ty of these types of issues so that we can To drive his point home, Lenze chal- way,” junior John Nuxoll, a member of Sue Ellen Scofield, a senior from Verdigre, said that she bring everyone to the table and do the lenged the audience with four things. the Navigators student service team, attended the Career Fair to find out what job openings are best thing for the good of all the people For those who do not consider them- said. “We’re both trying to tailor out there. in this country’,” Lenze said. selves true followers of Christ, Lenze NavRallies to an interest, but also, at “It is a good opportunity to meet people and start net- He explained that this was a big challenged them to discover the person the same time, trying to make Christ working,” she said. claim to make and he used Revelations of Jesus and to consider His character more known throughout campus.” The Career Services office will organize the 28th annual 4 and 5:1-4 to describe how humans and His stories and to challenge His fol- The Navigators meet regularly on Educator’s Employment Fair on Mar. 29 at the Student would never be able to figure it all out. lowers so you can honestly understand. Thursday at 7:30 in room 310 of the Union, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. “There’s nobody who’s able to step For those who do consider them- Union. In addition to these “Nav Career Services office also provides workshops and up to the plate and say, you know what, selves followers of Christ, he urged Nights,” the Navigators also hold two seminars on how to write resumes and prepare for inter- I’ve got the solution and the answer,” them to not be too quick to identify “NavRallies” a semester to focus on hot views. For further information, contact the Career Services Lenze said. themselves with a political party. And issues and to try to draw in more stu- office at 308-865-8501 or [email protected]. “Who will step forward and give us Lenze reminded them that, “Only Jesus dents to think about Jesus. the answers? Is it going to be John is going to have the ability to unravel Hispanic students host conference

Anne Cady dents. Therefore, students that decide to fur- college or uni generation of his family to join one of the Antelope Staff Writer ther their education at a community college Guzmán said that UNK faculty has been largest gangs in California. He eventually left as a result of the conference are also deemed very supportive of the conference. “This year that life, accrediting education and teachers The Hispanic Student Association will successful. about half of the workshops will be present- with paving the way. He graduated from host the third annual Cultural Unity “Most of the students that came to the ed by UNK faculty,” he said. “The hard work Harvard University’s Graduate School of Conference on April 1 and 2 in the UNK Fine conference last year and chose to attend of the volunteers is greatly appreciated in the Education, Human Development and Arts Building. UNK are first generation college students,” effort to further our cause.” Psychology/Risk and Prevention program. “The Cultural Unity Conference aims to Eddie Quintana, a senior from Kearney and There will be two keynote speakers on the “Richard heightens educators’ awareness promote cultural diversity in higher educa- member of the Hispanic Student Association, first day of the conference, Dr. Joseph White and takes them through a process of under- tion,” Juan Guzmán, interim assistant direc- said. “It is often a matter of educating stu- and Richard Santana. standing at-risk youth,” Guzmán said. tor of Multicultural Affairs, said. “The focus dents who then educate their parents about Guzmán said that White was a pioneer in “Those who partake in Richard’s unique and of the conference is to provide information furthering education after high school.” the field of Black psychology and is affec- powerful presentation learn how to re-chan- on higher education to high school students The sponsors and speakers at the confer- tionately referred to as the “Godfather” of nel their energy towards strategies that pro- of all cultures.” ence will provide information on scholar- Black psychology by his students and duce positive outcomes in at-risk behavior.” Guzmán said that recruiting high school ships and financial aid. Guzmán said that the younger colleagues. White received his Ph D. The conference will be from 11 to 1 a.m. on students to UNK is not the goal of the spon- Hispanic Student Association hopes to con- in clinical psychology from Michigan State Friday. A semi-formal dance will be the sors of the conference. Enrollment of Latino vince high school students that the obstacles University. He is currently an author and a entertainment on Friday night. The confer- students has increased at UNK since the con- to a higher education can be overcome. Professor Emeritus of Psychology and ence will resume at 8 a.m. Saturday and con- ference last year. However, he said the goal of “Through a series of workshops, meetings Psychiatry at the University of California at clude at noon. For questions and applica- the members of the Hispanic Student and discussions, we hope to recruit and Irvine. tions regarding the conference, contact Juan Association is to make higher education an inspire high school students from under-rep- Richard Santana’s story is different. Guzman at 308-865-8197 or attainable reality for the high school stu- resented groups to consider and commit to a Guzmán said that Santana became the third [email protected]. 5 the Antelope NewsNews THE WEEK OF MARCH 3, 2005

Sophomore Sarah Stefkovich, a Chi Omega sister, washes Wishes can come true the windows of a Kearney SUV on Saturday at Casey’s.

Jamie Dusin Antelope Staff Writer The sisters of Chi Omega raise he Iota Zeta Chapter of the Chi Omega sorority helped to make a wish come true. money for the Make-A-Wish T Foundation by washing cars. Last Saturday, the girls of Chi Omega turned two Kearney gas stations into full-service stations to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Freshmen Katie Moore washes the windows of a Kearney vehicle as The girls pumped gas and washed windows at the Chi Omegas turn Casey’s into a full-service gas station. Casey’s on 39th and N and at Bob’s Total Service on 2nd Avenue for four hours for free-will donations. The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. The $527.03 that the fraternity raised will be used to help one child’s wish come true. “We will just hand over the money to Make-A- Wish as a whole and they will let us know whose wish it goes to,” Brittany Reiman, Chi Omega com- munity service director, said. Reiman, a Geneva freshmen and elementary education major, said that they always do an event for the foundation and this is one event that they have done in the past and had great success with. The fraternity has tried different locations in the All photos by Jamie Dusin past and these are the two that have worked out the best. Because of the great success of this event, Chi Omega is thinking about adding an additional loca- tion for next semester. Columbus junior Ruth Udey said, “I thought it went extremely well. The people from the commu- nity that donated were very generous and caring, and several people expressed how glad they were that we were raising funds for such a good cause.” Udey, a chemistry major, said she was excited that they were able to see where the money was actually going to. “A little girl that had just gotten her wish granted a few weeks ago stopped by, so it was awesome to see the effect the money we raise had a on a real child; it made her dream come true,” Udey said. The Chi Omega sorority is currently working on setting up a signature event and is preparing to help with the Make-A-Wish booth at Kids Senior Dara Keck washes the windowshield of a Explore in April. Kearney resident to help Chi Omega raise money. 6 the Antelope SportsSports THE WEEK OF MARCH 3, 2005 Track team ends indoor at RMAC’s Cordes and Fellows chosen by RMAC coaches to recieve honors and awards

Mik Dickson 3,438 points and the pole Fellows was named currently ranked No.5 in the 58.88 seconds. Semin is This is the second consec- Antelope Sports Staff vault in the same day. Cordes Freshman of the Year for his nation for the weight throw. ranked No.20 in the nation utive year that the teams broke her own school record performance throughout the Central City junior for the 400. have fallen to Adams State The UNK track and field in the pole vault with a indoor track and field sea- Shauna Birchard finished in Finishing second in the College. team was at home over the height of 12 feet 2 inches. Her son. second place in the shot put event was Springfield senior “We competed well but weekend to take part in the previous record was 12 feet Fellows is ranked No.11 in with a distance of 47 feet 6.50 Denise Kolar in a time of Adams State is a national RMAC Championships. .75 inches. She is now ranked the nation in the triple jump inches. Birchard is currently 59.85 seconds. powerhouse,” Kearney The women’s team fin- No.10 in the nation in the and No.17 in the long jump. ranked No. 2 on the NCAA North Platte junior Craig junior Abigail Lewis said. ished in second place with pole vault. Culbertson sophomore Championship List. O’Dell finished first in the “We knew that their distance 198 points behind rival, Cordes was named Sara Wagner finished first in Elkhorn senior Lesley 60-meter hurdles with a time team would probably gain Adams State College who Female Athlete of the Meet the triple jump with a per- Crutcher had a season-best of 8.22 seconds. O’Dell is cur- the most points that we scored 228. On the men’s for her performance. sonal-best distance of 39 feet jump with a height of 5 feet 7 rently ranked No.17 in the would not be able to make side, UNK finished in third “Cali was very worthy of 11 inches. With the jump, inches in the high jump. nation behind teammate Al up.” place with 125 points behind her Athlete of the meet Wagner is now ranked No.2 Crutcher is currently ranked Stahlnecker who is ranked The next event slated for a Adams State and Western award,” Coach Meyer said. in the nation. No.12 in the nation for the No.16. handful of UNK athletes is State. “She could have chosen not Wagner also finished third high jump. Colorado junior Yly Rock, the NCAA Championships “I am really proud of the to compete in the pentathlon, in the long jump with a dis- Bertrand senior Mike Ford a spectator at the event and in Boston, Mass. in the mid- character that our teams but she choose to for the tance of 18 feet 5.50 inches. won his second RMAC title former track athlete, was dis- dle of March. The Indoor showed throughout the team.” She is ranked No.10 in the in the pole vault with a appointed to see UNK come NCAA Championships will meet,” Head Coach Andy Kearney freshman Ross nation for the event. height of 16 feet 2 inches. in second place. be held at the Reggie Lewis Meyer said. “We showed a Fellows finished second in Walthill senior Derek Ford is currently ranked “There were some really Center. lot of heart and support for the triple jump, with a dis- Frese had a personal-best No.6 in the nation. good performances from UNK begin their outdoor each other.” tance of 45 feet 2 inches and throw in the weight throw, In the 400-meter dash, both the girls and guys team. season at the UNK Open Hooper junior Cali Cordes third in the long jump with a finishing first with a distance Bellwood senior Kate Semin Unfortunately, it was not March 26 at Kearney High. won the pentathlon with mark of 22 feet 7.50 inches. of 62 feet 1.50 inches. Frese is finished first with a time enough,” Rock said. Hoopsters sweep Chadron Men tame Tigers Team earns No. 1 seed in RMAC

Sarah Stitch Levinson led Kearney by of the tournament.” The along well.” Jason Miller Antelope Staff Writer adding 21 points to the Friday win ensures this The Kearney women’s Antelope Staff Writer the field scoring 15, and scoreboard. won’t happen. basketball team also ended Colorado Springs sopho- more forward Chad Burger idway in the The Eagles were paced by The Lopers wrap up their their regular season victori- The Loper men’s basket- came off the bench and first half, a 14- senior forward Eric Griffo regular season at 22-5 over- ously as freshman Amy ball team defeated the scored 16. Mpoint surge who scored 17 points, 13 of all and 16-3 in the confer- Mathis led the Lady Lopers Tigers 83-51, and extended By winning, the Lopers sparked the Antelopes to a which were scored in the ence, while the Eagles end to an 88-77 win over their home record winning avenge a loss to the Tigers 96-80 triumph over Chadron Friday. streak against the Tigers to Chadron State in Rocky Mathis scored 13 of her from earlier in the season. No. 34 Chris Dean puts 10 straight games. “It felt good to play well Mountain Athletic up a shot as No. 55 game-high 20 points in a 4 ?- “It’s going to be a tough and win,” Jura said. Conference men’s basket- Will Taukiuvea and a minute stretch late in the game, they will probably “They’re one of our biggest ball action last Friday night flock of Eagles look on. match. Kearney led 40-28 at be riding a three-game win- rivals and we beat them in at the Health and Sports halftime, but the Eagles ning streak, and they will front of our fans.” Center. pulled ahead on the score- be a focused and talented The Antelopes lost 90-72 The Eagles led the match board with Bec Kyba’s 3- team,” said Kevin Lofton, to the Tigers at Hays. 13-10 before Kearney’s pointer. The game was nip associate head coach, about “To come back, play pressure defense turned the and tuck for awhile before the Fort Hays State Tigers well, and beat a rival at tide. A 24-7 Loper run put Mathis took charge. prior to the game. home definitely builds our UNK in the lead for the rest CSC led 64-63 with over The Antelopes were pre- confidence for the post-sea- of the game. The Lopers eight minutes remaining pared for a challenge. son,” said Jura. led 49-36 at halftime and when Mathis went on her Winning by 32 points was The Lopers improved to never allowed CSC to get rampage and sank three not anticipated. “We prac- 21-5 overall and 15-3 in the closer than nine points in consecutive 3-pointers dur- ticed hard for this game we conference. The Tigers fall the second half. ing the splurge. know how talented they to 18-9 overall and 13-7 in UNK freshman guard Iowa junior Kalee Modlin are,” said Columbus the conference. With only Nick Morrell said that backed Mathis’ production sophomore Dusty Jura. one game left in the regular Kearney’s guard play is and got her sixth season “Winning big against a season the Lopers hosted exceptionally good this sea- double double scoring 17 team like Hays was unex- the Chadron State Eagles son and emphasized that points this game. pected.” on Friday night. many of the Loper players Chadron guard Erin UNK controlled the pace With a victory the do a great job getting the Scherry led the Eagles with of the game with their Lopers have assured them- ball. The team also has Photo by April Refior 18 game points. Kyba and three-quarter court press. selves the No. 1 seed in the good passing, and the Lindsay Erwin added 12 The Lopers defense held conference tourney. By los- “inside game is very key points. CSC shot an icy 32 the Tigers to a season-low ing to UNK, Hays falls to this season,” he said. first half. Eagle center Elijah the year at 13-14 and 7-12. percent from the field in the of 51 points and forced 28 the No. 5 seed in the tour- Kearney shot 58 percent Collins followed closely by The triumph does secure first half and was 8 of 11 turnovers, while the Lopers nament. or 10 of 12 from the field, scoring 15 points total. Kearney at least a share of from beyond the arc in the offense played a solid With the top seed the while the Eagles ended with Kearney Associate Head the RMAC title. final 20 minutes. game. “The Lopers Antelopes will host the 47 percent or 3 of 8. With Coach Kevin Lofton is UNK won conference The Eagles, who have not controlled the tempo,” said New Mexico Highlands in their second best shooting pleased with this season’s titles in 1998 and 2003 and won in Kearney since 1988, North Platte senior and the first round. performance this year, the team. The Lopers have will now be a top three seed finish at 7-20 overall and 6- basketball fan Kyle Rupp. “Highlands has been hot Lopers sunk 36 of 62 shots added five new guys, four in the eight-game RMAC 13 in conference play. UNK “They controlled the ball lately,” Lofton said. this game with a 61 percent with heavy minutes, and Tournament. The Lopers improves to 14-13 overall and Hays couldn’t hit an With the season series effort in the first 20 minutes. have had 20 wins so far he host a first round RMAC and 12-7 in RMAC. outside shot.” tied 1-1 the Antelopes and UNK also held a 40 to 28 said. This was before the game Wednesday at 7:00 The Lady Lopers have Four players in double Tigers both look to advance rebounding edge for the CSC victory. p.m. made the eight-team RMAC figures led UNK. Dusty in the Rocky Mountain match. It is near the end of the Morrell, who is from Tournament, which begins Jura and Salt Lake City Athletic Conference where California junior forward season and every game Ogallala, was excited about Wednesday, and will be no senior Will Taukiuvea lead they may meet again. If the Chris Dean finished with 11 could be our last Lofton the ending season and said, higher than a fifth seed. all scorers with 17 points. FHSU and UNK both win rebounds in just 26 minutes. said. “I’m having a really great This will be the first time Jura also tallied his third their first-round games Dean also earned a double “Every game from this time.” Morrell’s major is UNK had played an RMAC straight double double they will play each other in double by scoring 19 total point on is pretty crucial,” undecided, and added, Tournament game on the pulling down 12 rebounds the second round in points. he stressed. He added, “one “everyone on the team is a road. to go with his 17 points. Colorado Springs in the Senior guard Marty loss could mean we are out great guy, and we all get Bellevue senior Marty conference tournament. Levinson was six of 12 from

Men’s tennis earns a big win No. 5 Marty Levinson gets some air saving Lesley Crutcher In doubles action, Jacome and Ramos son. a loose ball against Antelope Staff Writer teamed up to defeat Washburn’s Rutger “The match between Jacome and Hays. Vliegenburg and Andrew Plum to collect Vliegenburg was really exciting to watch,” In their home debut at the Buffalo UNK’s only doubles win. said tennis fan and Omaha senior Andrew County Fairgrounds, the men’s UNK tennis “This is a really big win for us,” said Linn. “Willy really wanted that match.” team defeated the Ichabods of Washburn Omaha senior Mike Saniuk. “Washburn is a Both teams will have their next appear- University 7-2 while the women’s team fell good team and this gives us some confi- ance March 5 in Lincoln for matches 8-1. dence for the rest of the season. We’re real- against the Prairiewolves of Nebraska The men’s team had an exciting set ly excited.” Wesleyan. beating a nationally ranked Ichabod team The UNK men are now 3-2 and ranked Their next home match at the Buffalo and taking five out of six singles wins on No. 4 in the North Central Region. County Fairgrounds will be March 26 the day. On the women’s side, Alliance sopho- against the Mavericks of conference rival Florida freshman William Jacome, more Brooke Carpenter scored the only Mesa State University. Mesa State is cur- Colombia freshman Camillo Espinosa, point of the day for the Loper squad when rently 0-3 on the season. York junior Cory Ciccone, Colombia junior she defeated Washburn’s Kris Castillo in Jorge Ramos and Columbus senior Tyson singles competition. Thomas, all defeated their respective oppo- The UNK women are currently ranked nents in the singles competition. No. 10 in the region and are 2-5 for the sea- Photo by April Refior 7 the Antelope SportsSports THE WEEK OF MARCH 3, 2005 Offense leads UNK baseball to split series Grapplers storm regionals

at RMAC Pre-season Tournament in Denver Brittany Johnson rent record at UNK is 37 wrestling. Antelope Staff Writer wins. Zac Rice, a junior The nine wrestlers that Lesley Crutcher Ranger bats then lit up at was not enough and the from Pocatello, Idaho, the team will be taking to Antelope Sports Editor the bottom of the eighth Lopers fell 4-10. Loper wrestling took first placed second at 174 lbs. He the NCAA Championships with five runs scored on five The final game of the and dominated at the NCAA was beat in the finals by in Omaha is a new school The Antelope baseball hits. tournament matched UNK Division II West/Regional Matt Trout of Western State record. While Adams State team returned home on “It was a tough loss for with Colorado Mines for a Wrestling Championship who was seeded first in the had no champions, they will Sunday with another split us. Unfortunately, they had second time with a similar tournament last weekend. tournament. There were two be taking ten wrestlers to the under their belts. one big inning where they result and then some. Ending with 135.5 points fourth place positions taken NCAA Championships. UNK spent their week- scored four runs and it hap- Nebraska City freshman the team took first place for by Pat and Matt True. Matt “Our team performed end at the RMAC pre-sea- pened to be in the bottom of Ryan Dettman took care of the fifth time in six years. It placed at 141 lbs., while Pat very well. We showed a lot son tournament in Denver, the eighth,” said Blake business on the mound was the fourth consecutive wrestled at 149 lbs. of bright spots. Our team is Colo. Beebout. “Overall though, I pitching seven full innings win for the Lopers. Dan Hospodka, a fresh- really clicking right now,” The Lopers finished the thought we played well.” allowing only six hits and There were five wrestlers man from Gretna, Neb., who said assistant coach Riley tournament with a 2 and 2 Game two was a differ- four earned runs in a 14-6 that took top spots on had only one college match Ross. The UNK wrestling record beating Mines in ent story for UNK against victory. Saturday. under his belt, placed third team will be attending the twice and losing to No. 24 Mines. Chadron senior Nick The Loper bats were hot At 125 lbs., Bryce Abbey, a with a pin against Dillon NCAA Division II ranked Regis University Abegglen started the game with Travis Kerkman and senior from Goodland Kan., Blackman from the Colorado Championships on March 11 and CSU-Pueblo. throwing 3 2/3 innings giv- Ryan Bucher leading the at 133 lbs., Adam Keiswetter, School of Mines. Dan was in Omaha. The first game saw ing up eight hits with three offense. Kerkman’s perfor- a senior from Kearney, at 165 Oklahoma sophomore Caleb Ontario, Can., junior Jason earned runs. Larsen than mance included 2 for 4 at lbs., Aaron Dalton, a senior Young's replacement Stergiadis on the mound. came on in relief again to the plate with a home run from Fremont, Neb., Jeff because of an injury at 184 Stergiadis threw five pitch 3 1/3 innings giving and four RBIs. Bucher’s Sylvester, a junior from lbs. Lewis Hyatt, a red- We innings giving up six hits, up only one hit to earn him- appearance included going Lyman, Neb., and at heavy- shirt freshman from Canon collecting five strikeouts self the win. 4 for 5 at the plate with three weight, Tervel Dlagnev, a City, Colo., placed fifth at and two earned runs. Colorado sophomore RBIs. freshman from Arlington, 157 lbs. Hyatt beat Matt want you. Valentine junior Blake Ryan Bucher had a solid Totals for the game Texas. Keiswetter beat Weingart to take the fifth Beebout took over for offensive day going 3 for 3 included 14 runs on 18 hits Raymond Dunning of place position. Lewis' Stergiadis in the sixth with two RBIs. Smith also for UNK and six runs on six Get involved Adams State, who was seed- matches on Saturday were inning finishing with three added a 2 for 4 showing hits for Mines. ed first. Dunning had the first in a long time due to with the hits and two earned runs. with an RBI. “It was a good win for defeated Keiswetter earlier an injury that he was suf- Columbus junior Joey Overall, Mines had five us,” said Kerkman of the on in the season. fered earlier in the season. Antelope Larsen than came on to fin- runs on eleven hits while victory. “Hopefully we can Aaron Dalton beat, No. 2 Cole True, a freshman stu- ish the eighth. the Lopers tallied eight runs feed off this and take some newspaper! seed Evan Copeland and dent at UNK and brother to Kearney sophomore on twelve hits to win the momentum into next week- ended the tournament in Pat and Matt True, attended Cole Archer, Louisiana game with a score of 8-5. end.” first place for the first time in the tournament on Saturday Sign up for sophomore Gerald Sell and The afternoon game As for the 2-2 split for his wrestling career. in Chadron. “The team San Diego junior Eric Smith saw UNK up against CSU- the tournament assistant Dlagnev, Abbey and dominated the tournament,” all went 2 for 5 at the plate. Pueblo. coach Seth Vontz considers JMC 350 Sylvester all went into the he said.” Archer also tallied on two North Platte senior it a fairly good weekend. tournament seeded first. UNK's 135.5 points came (news staff) RBIs. Lincoln freshman Jason Miller was on the “It was good to salvage Dlagnev was named RMAC in second in the school's his- Brad Hull also added a 2 for mound for UNK throwing the weekend and go 2-2,” freshman of the year. With a tory to the record score of 4 appearance at the plate three innings of the ball- said Vontz. “We played JMC 351 bye in the first round of the 138 points. Adams State and a single RBI. game. Miller acquired six some pretty good teams and tournament, Tervel will go came the closest in points at (advertising staff) Going into the eighth hits and five earned runs it was a good experience to into the championships in the end of the tournament inning, the Antelopes were with one strikeout and three see them before confer- Omaha one win short of with 112.5 points. This was tied with Regis 5-5 until walks. ence.” or JMC 352 meeting the record for wins the largest margin of points UNK managed only one run Archer was the offen- UNK will be in action in a single season. The cur- in the history of UNK (photo staff) with two Lopers left on base sive all-star going 3 for 4 at March 5 at home at to end their offensive the plate with three RBIs. Memorial Field against appearance. The Regis Unfortunately, Archer’s bat Dakota Wesleyan. Rent this Space

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Call 865-8487 8 the Antelope FeaturesFeatures THE WEEK OF MARCH 3, 2005 Jazz Cafe embraces heritage month

Megan Kulhanek American Heritage Month has brought diversity to the members for the African Antelope Staff Writer Planning Committee co-spon- UNK campus through this American Heritage Month sored the event, celebrating program. This type of pro- were Anita Adkins, Horacio In celebration of African diversity during African gram will make students Alvarez-Ramirez, Cecil American Heritage Month, American Heritage Month. aware of the various cultures Devers, Emily Dunlop, Brian several singers from Kearney Entertainment for the evening that are represented on our Shreves, Rocio Soria and and the surrounding area was provided by the Oswald campus.” Larramie Timmins. entertained guests Saturday Quartet, Dr. Beverly Merrick Among the planners bring- Dr. Beverly Merrick, an night with their musical tal- and Chrisna Clark. ing this event to UNK from assistant professor of journal- ents at the Jazz Café event in Daphne Darter, a freshman the Office of Multicultural ism at UNK, has performed in the Nebraskan Student Union studying business adminis- Affairs were Bryan Samuel, venues outside Nebraska. Ponderosa Room. tration from Lincoln, Neb., director, Juan Guzman, assis- She has performed as Abby in The Office of Multicultural said, “I'm glad the tant director, and Jenny “Arsenic and Old Lace,” as Affairs and the African Multicultural Affairs Office Holen, secretary. Committee Gay in “You Can't Take It With You” and the house- keeper in “Witness for the Prosecution.” Dr. Merrick performed a variety of music including “Swing Low Sweet Chariot” and “Kansas City.” Chrisna Clark, a mass com- Photo by munication junior from Alma, Silvia Martinez Neb., performed selections Chrisna Clark from Jill Scott's first album, sang songs off of “Who is Jill Scott? Words and “Who is Jilly Scott? Words and Sounds, Vol. I.” Clark began Sounds, Vol. 1” at singing at age 12. She was a the Jazz Cafe contestant in the 2003 event. American Idol competition in Hawaii, where she advanced to the second round of nation- Radliff, bass player Aaron ed freshman from Columbus, al auditions. Graddy and pianist Spencer Neb., said, “I really enjoyed Lisa Elson, an undecided Hansen. They have all been the event. It gave me a chance freshman from Curtis, members of the UNK Jazz to dress up, and brought Neb.,said, “I really enjoyed Rock Ensemble and other excitement to what would Photo courtesy of Silvia Martinez listening to Chrisna Clark. UNK bands and choirs. typically have been a boring Dr. Beverly Merrick, at left, is joined by mem- She was really good, and I The Oswald Quartet also day of studying. I was glad to bers of the Oswald Quartet. Luke Oswald, at was amazed that she tried out plays as “Tenth Hour have the opportunity to center, keeps the rhythm going with Aaron Graddy, at right. for American Idol.” Calling,” where they are attend the Jazz Café, and I The Oswald Quartet con- joined by lead singer Ben hope there will be many more sists of drummer Luke Shafer of Grand Island. events like this one.” Oswald, guitarist Mike Sarah Ternus, an undecid- Choraleers sing about glory of music

Mike Saniuk their own, one called “Prayer time,” Backhaus said. “But Photo by Reito Antelope Staff Writer of Peace.” “This is a very when you get done with a interesting piece of music. It performance it's great to hear Yamaguchi UNK's choirs performed is a song with a mixture of how you sound. It makes all The Choraleers sang with emotion their third major concert of vocals, strings, bass and the hours worth it.” and power at St. the year this past Sunday at piano. This is very unique yet Over the school year the Luke’s Episcopal St. Luke's Episcopal Church. beautiful,” Dr. Bauer said. Choraleers try to perform in Church last The performance was entitled The University Choraleers at least four major concerts. Sunday. “Above Heaven and Earth: then performed as the final “We try to have a perfor- The Glory of Sacred Music.” act. The music they per- mance for Homecoming or “The music and the setting formed was a piece of a Parents Day, Advent, a holi- are just so beautiful,” Dr. requiem composed by day performance and com- David Bauer, the university's Gabriel Faurè in 1888. Faurè's mencement as well,” Dr. choir conductor of 21 years, “Requiem” is composed of Bauer said. “These young said. “Both of them compli- seven different songs which men and women have such ment each other wonderful- are in Greek and Latin. glorious voices I want to give ly.” “This type of requiem is them the chance to show off The concert consisted of very different from others their talents.” many different performances. composed before it,” Luke The choruses will be start- The University Men's Chorus Backhaus, a junior from ing to work on a new piece of was the first to take the stage. Omaha and member of music for one of their last The group performed three Choraleers, said. “Most major concerts of the year. songs. requiems were about mourn- The performance will be enti- “The music created by ing and being sad. Faurè's is tled “Five Mystical Songs of these men is very nice to about celebrating life, which Ralph Vaughn Williams.” hear,” Ron Bauer, from can be heard in his music.” “This will be a really fun per- Amherst, said. “The music is The Choraleers have prac- formance. The pieces are all great, plus it's a family thing. ticed this piece since the pretty upbeat and really fun My parents sang, I sang, and beginning of this semester. to listen to,” Dr. Bauer said. “I now all of my children have “We practice Monday am excited for the chance to sung here.” through Thursday for about work with this group again. The University Women's 50 minutes a day as a group. This group has such a high Chorus took the stage next Its hard, sometimes it seems quality to them, they always and performed five songs of like we don't have enough amaze me.” Barista’s brings great wine to Kearney

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