T HE U NIVERSITY OF N EBRASKA - KEARNEY V OL. 98, NO . 10 THE ANTELOPE THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13, 2003 English honor society inducts new members by April Refior nation and the first one in Chancellor Kristensen was stop to recognize what the stu- Committee and member to many people instead of just students Antelope Staff Writer Nebraska. designated with an honorary dents do on campus, so it is a other campus and community with papers to write. And I see Nov. 5 was the fall initiation membership because of his great honor. It is also special organizations. Nikels was hon- that our students are really caring of Sigma Tau Delta. Eighteen active support of undergraduate because it is the 75th anniversary ored because he has helped the and committed people," Dr. This year marks the 75th year individuals were inducted education and Sigma Tau Delta and it is a special event on cam- chapter fund attendance to many Kathryn Benzel, faculty sponsor, of the Xi Beta Chapter of Sigma including honorary inductees throughout his tenure here at pus." conferences, helped fund the said. Tau Delta. This organization's Chancellor Douglas A. UNK. Kristensen is a member of Ken Nikels, Dean of the publication of the Carillon and "I think that it speaks well of mission is the "conferring dis- Kristensen and Dean Ken the U.S. Supreme Court Bar Graduate Studies and Research supported many Sigma Tau the university that we have an tinction of achievement and pro- Nikels, who were acknowledged Association, Nebraska Bar and Assistant Vice-Chancellor Delta events. organization that has stood the moting interest in literature and for their outstanding support of Association and the Kearney for Academic Affairs, coordi- "Sigma Tau Delta is obvious- test of time. It has provided the English language on campus- the chapter. Other inductees Area Chamber of Commerce nates the UNK Undergraduate ly a wonderful opportunity for English majors and other stu- es and also fostering the disci- included Kristen Wilson, Chris Board of Directors. His involve- Research Day event and has also students to be part of an academ- dents with a wealth of knowl- pline of English in all aspects Cox, Mindi Horst, Rob Luscher, ment with various other local, extended support to the ic community that encourages edge," Jillian Tangeman, including creative and critical Lacey Markus, Gary Dop, regional, and national organiza- Language and Literature their interests in literature and Arapahoe junior and Sigma Tau writing," according to a Sigma Jesslyn Hackman-Merchant, tions keeps his schedule busy, Conference. He supports UNK language. They make friendships Delta President, said. Tau Delta brochure Jennifer Berthiaume, Ryan but he still finds time to support students that attend the annual that support them through their Sigma Tau Delta provides This International English Killion, Susan Honeyman, Sigma Tau Delta. National Conference college career and after. For me, members with a multitude of Honor Society is the third largest Micah Torgrimson, Brittany Chancellor Kristensen was Undergraduate Research. He is as faculty sponsor, it is an honor benefits. These benefits include association of honoraries in the Svobada, Justine Walton, Jodi pleased about his initiation and also an administrator for the to work with these students, scholarship opportunities, partic- U.S. The national organization Garrelts, Kati Probst and Kevin said, "This is a very special Platte Valley Review, project especially outside of class. ipation in annual conventions, began in 1927 and the local Nenstiel. These 16 new members recognition for me because it director of the Platte Studies Outside of class I am able to see service opportunities and, "most chapter started in 1928. It is one join about 35 current members comes from the students. There Seminar, a member of the North the students as individuals with of the oldest chapters in the on campus. are a lot of times when we don't Central Accreditation Steering hopes and dreams, as 'whole' See Honorary, page 8 Native Booking on Education Rauert, Indians’ Gilmore heritage elected honored to Senate by Leslie McCormick by Beth Bremer Antelope Staff Writer Antelope Staff Writer “All I try to do is portray Two new freshman senators Indians as we are, in creative were elected to Student Senate ways. With imagination and last week by their fellow UNK poetry. I think a lot of Native freshmen. American literature is stuck in Melissa Gilmore and Matt one idea: sort of spiritual, envi- Rauert were the top vote-getters ronmentalist Indians. And I want in the election, receiving 71 to portray everyday lives. I think votes each. Eleven freshmen ran by doing that, by portraying the for Student Senate this year. ordinary lives of Indians, per- Voter turnout for the election haps people learn something totaled 252, the highest number new.” - Sherman Alexie, writer, of students that have ever voted filmmaker, poet (READ in a freshman election. The total Magazine, 2003) first-day votes of this year’s Many UNK students may be election exceeded the overall surprised to learn that November total votes in last year’s election. is Native American Heritage Alisha Schnackenberg, UNK month. Many students also don’t Election Commisioner, was very know as much as they would like pleased with the results of the to about our state’s very own election, which was held on Nov. Native American heritage. Photo by April Refior 4 and 5. Kacey Raile, Benkelman Members of the Elementary Education Club sort through books for the Scholastic Book Fair. Proceeds go to area schools. See Natives, page 8 See Freshmen, page 8 City councils seek smoking bans for public places by Stephanie Fielder months, according to the Omaha ed the respiratory problems of from smoking bans, there has Antelope Staff Writer World Herald. bartenders before and after the been much controversy over the A possible smoking ban has state issued a ban in subject. Opponents argue that not been brought up for the city 1998."Establishment of smoke- businesses would hurt from a City governments are proving of Kearney yet, but it may be free bars and taverns was associ- ban. their readiness to step in on only a matter of time before a ated with a rapid improvement of "I think it would upset cus- reducing health hazards caused proposal is brought to the city respiratory health," a study pub- tomers if they weren't allowed to by second-hand smoke. council. lished in the Journal of the smoke before or after their On Nov. 24, members of the "I would bet that it's some- American Medical Association meal," Laura Todd, Omaha Lincoln City Council are expect- thing we will address at some concluded. sophomore, said. ed to approve the Lincoln Smoke point in time," Stan Clouse, In another study by the Todd waits tables at the Free Air Act, which will prohibit Kearney councilman, said. University of California, San Kearney Carlos O'Kelly's smoking at all public places and Secondhand smoke is respon- Francisco, researchers found that Restaurant, and, although she places of employment within six sible for approximately 40,000 the number of heart attack vic- doesn't appreciate the exposure months. Under the proposal, deaths each year from coronary tims admitted to hospitals in to secondhand smoke there, she smokers will no longer be able to heart disease and lung cancer, California and Montana dropped doesn't agree with banning light up at restaurants, bars and according to the Environmental by nearly 60 percent when bans smoking in public altogether. As employee lounges. Hotels may Protection Agency (EPA). The were enacted. Researchers a non-smoker, she usually isn't only designate up to 20 percent Group A carcinogen also causes attribute the sharp decline to the bothered by smoking when she of their rooms as smoking. respiratory problems such as decrease in smoky environ- eats out. If the act is approved, Lincoln chest pain, coughing and ments. "It doesn't really matter to me will be among hundreds of cities reduced lung function. The EPA also ascertained that because I usually ask for non- nationwide to follow prompts by Studies prove that eliminating society would benefit financially smoking," Todd said. health officials to rid public smoking from public places in from the reduced deaths and ill- Proponents say that a ban places of harmful secondhand restaurants and bars can be bene- nesses, saving an estimated $39- won't hurt businesses, however. smoke. ficial to customers and especial- $72 billion. The American Heart Association Omaha is likely to propose a ly employees. Despite evidence that sug- Photo by Heidi VanNostrand similar ban within the next 2-3 A study in California evaluat- gests the public would benefit See Smoke, page 8 Posters like this could make their way into Kearney restaurants. Weekend News Entertainment Sports Weather

FRIDAY Partly Cloudy City councils Jonesin’ for UNK wrestling High 48, Low 32 hoping to butt java? Head to hosts youth SATURDAY out cigarettes Black Sheep clinic Partly Cloudy High 52, Low 28 SUNDAY page 8 page 5 page 4 Mostly Sunny High 51, Low 32 2 THE ANTELOPE CAMPUS BEAT THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13, 2003 UNK CALENDAR CAMPUS BRIEFS

Wednesday, Nov. 12: ‘Can I CIA (Collegians for HOOPS FOR HEART Thursday and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Loan/Document Delivery ative use of multimedia in Kiss You?,’ 7:30 p.m. in the Integration and Accessibility) 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL on Friday. Revenue from this Library Assistant III. As teaching. “UNK is recognized Nebraskan Student Union members during relay races. TOURNAMENT event will help Sigma Tau Interlibrary Loan/Document for our use of multimedia in the Great Room. The Leadership Delta fund their Spring Middle Delivery Library Assistant III, classroom,” Deb Schroeder, Development Council spon- Wednesday, Nov. 19: Come support the American School Writers’ Conference, Kramer processes all requests assistant vice chancellor of sors this event, a look at dating Indian Taco Feed, 12-1:30 Heart Association on Tuesday, Poetry Slam and other chapter for library materials submitted Information Technology, said. and relationships in 2003. p.m. Mantor Hall Lounge. $2 Nov. 18 by attending the Hoops events. Please come support a by UNK faculty, students and “Almost 80 percent of our Refreshments provided. Call per taco or free will donation. for Heart 3-on-3 Basketball UNK organization and start staff. She also processes other faculty use the online 865-8523 for more informa- Tournament. The event will be Christmas shopping early! libraries’ materials’ requests. Blackboard system, and two- tion. Wednesday, Nov. 19: UNK from 6-8 p.m. in the Cushing She also staffs the Reference thirds of the classrooms are Student Panel discussing Fieldhouse and is open to the UNK FACULTY/STAFF/ Desk and answers patrons’ Smart Classrooms,” she added. Wednesday, Nov. 12: Learning Disabilities; 3:30 pm public for those over age 18. STUDENT CRAFT SHOW questions while fulfilling her UNK has a 1 to 10, comput- Musical Department Recital, in the College of Education The cost of the event is $40 per Reference Department duties. er to student ratio, employs 5-7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Conference Room. team, with a maximum of 5 Any faculty, staff or stu- In addition, the Interlibrary qualified staff and faculty and Recital Hall. players per team. There will be dents that bake, sew or can cre- Loan/Document Delivery has purchased a number of new Wednesday, Nov. 19: cash prizes for first and second ate a unique product are wel- department has been putting a computers and software. In Saturday, Nov. 15: Guest Entertainment for Disability place, $100 and $75 respective- come to enter the UNK Craft new software system into addition, the university offers a Recital, Suni Paz, Hispanic Awareness Week, Afi-Tiombe ly. There will also be free throw Show on Friday, Nov. 21. The employment. Kramer has had multimedia degree, a wide Music, 3-5 p.m. in the Fine Kambon, 7 p.m. in the Fine and 3-point contests going on event will be from 9 a.m.-4 to learn and design some of this array of distance learning and Arts Recital Hall. Arts Recital Hall. Afi-Tiombe at the same time as the tourna- p.m. in the Nebraskan Student system. The Staff Senate is web-based courses and the use Kambon, actor and oral histo- ment. Those that register by Union Atrium. Interested proud to recognize Alta Kramer of computer labs in the Student Saturday, Nov. 15: UNK rian of African American his- November 8 are guaranteed a crafters should call 865-8392 as UNK Employee of the Union, Calvin T. Ryan Library Fall Opera Workshop tory will present two one-per- free t-shirt. For more informa- for a booth reservation form. Month for November. and in each residence hall. Production, 7:30-9:30 p.m. in son readings set in the slavery tion contact Dr. Nita Unruh at Organizers are asking that no the Fine Arts Recital Hall. period. 865-8335 or Dr. Marta commercial sale items, such as KEARNEY FEDERAL FALSE PHONE SURVEY Moorman at 865-8626. Avon and Tupperware, be sold. CREDIT UNION Thursday-Saturday, Nov. Wednesday, Nov. 19- There will be no charge for a SPONSORES “THE MOST Public Safety announced 13-15: UNK Volleyball Sunday, Nov. 23: Lend Me A LEND ME A TENOR booth, although, per University PRECIOUS GIFT OF ALL” recently that several students RMAC Tournament Tenor, 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the SHOW COMING TO Policy, a fee of 10% of sales, have received a call from a per- Miriam Drake Theatre on MIRIAM DRAKE with a maximum charge of $25, Kearney Federal Credit son professing to be conducting Monday-Friday, Nov. 17- Nov.19-Nov. 22/ 2-4 p.m. on THEATRE will be assessed to all crafters. Union is sponsoring a new hol- a study sponsored by the psy- 21: Disability Awareness Week Nov. 23. Call the UNK Theatre This fee will be due to Student iday community service tradi- chology department. This Box Office at (308) 865-8417 The UNK Theatre Union office by Nov. 26. All tion this year. Students, faculty study, claiming to be on hypno- Monday, Nov.17: “A Few for tickets. Department is pleased to should mark their calendars to and staff are highly encouraged sis and fetishes, is not a legiti- Good Reisens” to Support announce the upcoming ‘Lend support this great shopping to get involved with “The Most mate study and is not spon- Disability Awareness Week - Thursday, Nov. 20: Me A Tenor’ program on opportunity. Precious Gift of All. This pro- sored by the department. Call candy w/schedule handed out Adaptive Equipment Wednesday Nov. 19-Sunday, ject facilitates benevolent 865-8517 or 380-1422 to report all day in the UNK Nebraskan Demonstrations for Disability Nov. 23. Show times will be CAREER DEVELOPMENT members of the community to any received calls or informa- Student Union. Awareness Week hosted by 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Nov. 19-22 WORKSHOPS visit care home residents dur- tion. Rick Shelton, 10-11:30 a.m. in and 2-4 p.m. on Nov. 23. ing the holiday season. Tuesday, Nov. 18, Hoops the UNK Library Adaptive According to the theatre UNK and the Kearney Interested participants are to FEELING CHEATED? for Heart 3-on-3 Basketball Lab, located on the second department, “Lend Me A Tenor Public Library will sponsor stop by the union’s lobby at EXPLORE PARKING Tournament, 6-8 p.m. in the floor. is a wildly exciting and ener- Career Development 2915 2nd Ave., Monday TICKET APPEAL Cushing Fieldhouse. For more getic farce that takes audiences Workshops at 7 p.m. the second through Friday, from 8:30 a.m - PROCESS information contact Dr. Nita Thursday, Nov. 20: to the most important event of Monday of each month at the 5:30 p.m., to choose the name Unruh at 865-8335 or Dr. Disability-focused career the Cleveland Grand Opera Kearney Public Library. The of a care home resident who If students or faculty feel as Marta Moorman at 865-8626. development and job search Company’s 1934 season - the workshops are free and open to has expressed the desire to though Public Safety has resource table - UNK Career production of Otello, featuring the public. The event will be receive visitors. “Many care unfairly ticketed them, there Tuesday, Nov. 18: Office of Services, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the the famous Italian tenor, Tito kicked off on Nov. 10 with home residents have enough are options to pursue. Ticket Multicultural Affairs Brown Memorial Student Affairs Merelli. But, all is not well on Alexandra Dillon, a nationwide material possessions,” George holders may write an appeal Bag Discussion, 12 p.m. in the Building. opening night when, through trainer formerly with Syring, President of Kearney online at www.unk.edu/public- Oak Room of the Nebraskan an unfortunate turn of events, Development Dimensions Federal Credit Union, said. safety. They also may submit Student Union. Thursday, Nov. 20: F.A.T. the star is presumed dead International, and her program “What they really need and an appeal to the Public Safety City Learning Disability before the curtain ever rises. “Accomplishments - the Key to want is companionship. We are Office located in the southwest Tuesday, Nov.18: “Ticket to Workshop, 1-3 p.m. in the What follows is a wild romp of Effective Interviewing.” asking people to give just a lit- corner of the Memorial Student Work” Information Session Nebraskan Student Union desperate measures, mistaken “People need a place to tle of their time.” Affairs Building. Another presented by Jeff Krull and Cedar Room. Video allows identities, compromising posi- learn about resources that will “The Most Precious Gift of option to try is to submit the Tim Colb from the Nebraska viewer to experience life the tions, and nonstop laughter.” help them as they look for a job All” will run from Dec. 6-31. case to the Student Consumer Network for Ticket way a student with a learning For reservations, contact the and pursue their careers,” said “We’re hoping for a great Government court at 4 p.m. to Work. Co-Sponsored by disability does. The program UNK Theatre Box Office at Michelle Fleig-Palmer, director response from the community,” every Tuesday in the Student UNK Career Services, 1:30 - host and workshop facilitator, (308) 865-8417 or at boxof- of the dual career program. said Syring. “If we can allevi- Government Area of the 2:30 p.m. in the Nebraskan Richard Lavoie, demonstrates [email protected]. Box Office “These workshops will be valu- ate even one person’s loneli- Nebraskan Student Union. All Student Union room 238D. the frustration, anger, and ten- hours are Monday, Wednesday able because the people pre- ness, we feel this program will appeals must be written within sion that these students experi- and Friday from 12-4 p.m. and senting devote their time and be a success.” 14 days of the ticket issue date. Tuesday, Nov. 18: ence in the classroom. Tuesday and Thursday from 11 energy remaining up-to-date in This project would be a Disability Awareness Week a.m. - 4 p.m. The office is also current job search trends and great way for individuals to TO PLACE AN ITEM IN Relay Races, 4-5 p.m. in Room Thursday-Saturday, Nov. open one hour prior to curtain will share that information.” give back to the community or THE ANTELOPE 238 a - 238 E in the Nebraskan 20-22: UNK Volleyball NCAA time. Ticket Prices are $ 7- For more information con- for organizations to perform CALENDAR OR NEWS Student Union. Popcorn and Tour-Southwest Adults, $ 5 - UNK tact Fleig-Palmer at 865-8404. volunteer service together. BRIEFS information table hosted by Faculty/Staff, Non-UNK Please help the Kearney Students and Senior, FREE - NOVEMBER EMPLOY- Federal Credit Union bestow If anyone wishes to place an UNK Students (1 ticket only EE OF THE MONTH some lonesome elderly citizens item of interest in the Antelope with a valid ID). with a gift too valuable to Calendar or News Brief sec- OLICE EAT Alta Kramer has been repay, your time. tions, please e-mail Jillian P B BOOK, VIDEO AND BAKE selected as the UNK November Tangeman at SALE Employee of the month. UNK RECOGNIZED AS A [email protected]. Oct: 30: A CTE female Nov. 3: A Ludden female Kramer began serving UNK in NEW MEDIA CENTER Placement in these sections reported an assault, classified reported that a Randall male UNK’s English Honorary, June 1977 as the Library is free of charge. Please include as 3rd degree, by an acquain- had sexually assaulted her at Sigma Tau Delta, will be hold- Assistant II in the Serials UNK is one of 50 colleges the date, time, contact informa- tance. Public safety is attempt- 10 p.m. The case was referred ing a Book, Video and Bake Department. In the 25 years and universities worldwide that tion, details about the event or ing to contact the acquain- to the county attorney. Sale on Thursday and Friday, since then she has held the have been recognized as a New any other pertinent informa- tance. Nov. 20-21. The group will be positions of Audio-Visual Media Center by the New tion. Nov. 4: A URN male report- in the Student Union Atrium Service Technician and her cur- Media Consortium. 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THE BOTTOM LINE

QUESTION: THE SEMESTER IS WINDING DOWN. DO YOU HAVE ANY MAJOR PROJECTS OR PAPERS COMING UP? IF YOU DO, HAVE YOU STARTED?

Michelle Gibbons Jodi Garrelts Rick Garrelts Phillipsburg, KS senior Amhearst sophomore Amhearst junior

“I have one for genetics and “I have a couple English “No, I really don’t have any- no, I haven’t started. It’s a papers coming up, but I thing. Most of my assign- scientific paper that’s due in wouldn’t call them major ments are due this week.” two weeks.” (only 5-8 pages).” 3 THE ANTELOPE OPINIONS THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13, 2003 UNK offers unique set of classes

Hmmm. I should Bundy! What possibilities to The Jester’s Jabber... attempt to find a class I find expand one’s breadth of knowl- interesting. In addition to edge. the many courses I found Many critics do not agree rather curious in the with me, however, and contend Jillian schedule, I noticed that these areas of study are Tangeman numerous fliers around often intellectually vacuous. campus for other courses The Accuracy in Academia Assistant that will be taught next website uncovered countless semester. Many of these college courses they term “friv- News classes look absolutely olous.” They claim, “Higher Editor enthralling. education, it seems, remains While in Thomas Hall enamored with the proliferation I noticed several literature of progressive political philoso- The Spring Course Schedule courses that look most intrigu- phies, alternative lifestyles, and has been released for weeks ing to me as an English major: obscure studies of popular cul- now and many students are cur- literature courses on Tolkien, ture.” rently accessing WebEASI in Shakespeare, Bob Dylan and Some of the courses that the order to sign up for classes. Walt Whitman and more! website eschewed examined This year, as I searched for I know that, in addition to Marxism, environmentalism, classes, I realized that I still had these classes, there are a wide homosexuality, multicultural- a few general electives to fill in variety of other not so tradition- ism, popular culture and femi- individuals learn the same basic Do you think you need to go inclusion of this minor now per- order to graduate from this insti- al course offerings in various nism. Subjects that colleges, as information and have no indi- to Brown to attend a course on mits UNK to joins the ranks of tution. departments across the UNK well as society, are no longer viduality of thought. Bob Dylan? Our English the Universities of Iowa, When I spoke with one of the campus. deeming taboo. I think that the university’s Department, too, is offering a Wisconsin, Indiana, Pittsburgh, women from academic advising At UNK, students are able to I feel that these courses they ability to continue to fund course on Bob Dylan, which Southern California and Brown. (a department whose staff take courses on Artificial term “frivolous” are what keep courses of interest to students at compares his work with Walt Therefore, it seems as should be duly noted for their Intelligence, Sex Crimes, Serial students interested in learning; UNK most admirable. It allows Whitman. though UNK is not as back- extraordinary patience, talent Killers, Race and Minority seeking to discover more during our university to compete with Also, UNK’s English woods and regressive as many and expanse of knowledge) I Relations, Stage Makeup, the their quest of knowledge and many select universities across Department offers a pop culture like to claim it is. Students are was advised to “take a class that Sociology of Women, Scuba exploration. If every institution the nation that offer expansive minor this year. Many students fortunate to have such an expan- would interest me,” since I will and Rock and Blues. Come on, merely offered the most basic curriculum choices as well. across the country are paying sive selection of courses while finish up most of my major who wouldn’t want to take a courses, the educational process Sometimes our course offerings exorbitant tuition fees to obtain attending this institution. requirements this next semester. class where you can listen to would become a frighteningly are not as controversial as some, this minor at some of the Courses that absorb, innovate, Led Zeppelin or learn about Ted mundane procedure, where all but many are quite comparable. nation’s elite institutions. The beguile and intrigue. Internships: experiences of a lifetime

Good things come in small the Nebraska State Patrol cers have and the State Patrol weeks at the Training Academy drive a patrol car and ride in a similar to what the recruits were out of 40 applicants. offers. in Grand Island. One of the helicopter. going through. packages... The UNK criminal jus- When I first started my major tasks I took on was the Since Leader is part of the Overall, I had a lot of fun tice program requires stu- internship I had no aspirations Junior Law Cadet Program. It is Community Policing division I during this internship and dents to complete an to be a policeman, but after my a two-week program designed also got to travel along with him learned so much about the Jodi internship or a monograph internship was completed I to inform students, who are to put on programs with a roll- Nebraska State Patrol. I grew Daigh to graduate. knew I would thoroughly enjoy between their junior and senior over demonstration machine for very close to many of the troop- After completing my part of the Nebraska State years of high school, about students taking drivers educa- ers so it was even hard to leave Layout internship, I now realize Patrol. career opportunities and give tion courses throughout them at the end. the value and importance The only thing holding me them some experiences with Nebraska. I feel internships are a great Editor of internships. back from joining the State law enforcement and the State Leader is also part of the way to learn more about a field I interned for the Patrol is that I am not sure if I Patrol. Emergency Vehicle Operations of study. They are also great Nebraska State Patrol want to stay in Nebraska or how This program itself helped Course team so I got to ride networking experiences that can under the Community long I will be living in me learn so much more about along with him for the training help you get your foot in the Policing division with Sergeant Nebraska. Throughout my law enforcement and the State for the 11 new recruits that were door with various agencies. I I could have never imagined Randy Leader. The reason I internship I learned so much Patrol. going through the State Patrol would strongly recommend working for a police department wanted to intern under the State about the State Patrol and met Among many other activities camp. I was also able to drive everyone to get the experience until last summer. I was accept- Patrol was because of the vari- so many people. I got to learn how to shoot a .40 the highway and country roads of an internship before going ed as one of twelve interns for ety of duties and jobs the offi- I ended up spending two caliber gun for the first time, courses to get an experience out into the workforce. The bell tower: it’s time to chime silent, allowing it’s pus could here the aging and pus. Why is it that frivolous State University boasts the his- at the memory of a friend shel- Exhale and smile... gigantic presence to out-of-tune bells, letting them funding in other areas cannot torical value of its bell tower, tering me under his arm when be overtaken by a know that they were indeed be defused into this worthy which stands as a landmark of we happened to pass just as the nearby trickling five minutes late for class. cause? What once tolled, the architectural excellence and bells began to toll. We laughed fountain. This, my Time management, however carillon perhaps now sits in peals every quarter hour. as we ran from beneath the fellow Lopers, is a was not the only need for these some luxury office furniture or Austin’s University of Texas pigeon-infested hut. Now just Traci travesty. chimes. a promotional bottle of vintage bell tower provides one of the stains of this story remain. Will Witthuhn Have you The tolling of these bells wine. city’s most scenic views. This this laughter never again be noticed the absence sang out the spirit of our uni- How long will it be until the tower has housed a sniper experienced? Will lovers never Entertainment or perhaps until versity. With each ring they water no longer flows in Cope shooting and mass suicide, but hear the bells while strolling Editor now not realized symbolized the education that Memorial Fountain? Will it too the bells continue to toll. along UNK sidewalks? Will exactly what was we are receiving, the people we suffer the wrath of budget cuts, If there is one thing that students never be able to track missing? As simple are meeting, and the experi- completely carving out the UNK students need in the remaining class time by the as it seems, this ences we are having. That brit- veins of our institution, stand- midst of this budget-slashing chimes? void can and will take its toll tle song gave audibility to ing as another cenotaph to what massacre, it is something to The resources that kept our It stood for punctuality, for on our institution. What UNK, and now it is gone. UNK once was? take pride in. We need some- bells atoll have apparently been romanticism, for certainty - it brought this on? You guessed it Budget cuts or no, the Universities across the thing to remind us that UNK is poured into an obviously stood for tradition. Now it just - budget cuts. silence of the carillon is unac- nation take pride in their bell still a part of the University of greater cause. I agree that stands. The UNK carillon, bet- The carillon was important ceptable. How was it that cam- towers. In Eugene’s University Nebraska system. We need patching the roof and pipes are ter known as the Memorial Bell because of the consistent pus spirit fell beneath the ax? of Oregon, the bell tower plays something to remind us that we important, but could never be Tower, tolled out the time for hourly (in fact, quarter-hourly) These funds are now being dis- the “Westminister Chimes” are just as good as any other satisfied to walk onto the nearly 18 years but now stands chiming. Students across cam- tributed to repairs across cam- every 15 minutes. California four year institution. We need silence of a bell-less campus the spirit that once pealed with after slitting the wrist of our UNK carillon bells. institution. THE Perhaps you are still unaf- We, as students, are respon- fected by this travesty. Think of sible for this injustice as well. a time that you were near the We may all notice the absence, ANTELOPE carillon when it rang. Do you but unless we take a stand and have that memory? We all have make some noise in the tower’s Mitchell Center a story about the tower, some- place, nothing will be done. An Antelope Opinion Page Policy thing that happened there, article by Amber Booten will News: 865-8488 • Advertising: 865-8487 • Fax: 865-8708 something of which the bells soon be run in The Antelope. E-mail: [email protected] Any opinions expressed in columns, editorials, editori- remind you. Get the information and choose al cartoons or advertisements are the views of the indi- Each time I walk under the your passion accordingly. 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Garth Mins, Antelope Staff Writer for 97 yards and a touchdown. the second half. Lexington junior, also had a "They came out with a plan "We just couldn't execute good day catching five balls for The Lopers bid farewell to and executed it. There were when it was time to. We had 119 yards. seven seniors as they prepared times when we weren't execut- chances to score, but did not Mike Miller, Littleton, Colo., for their last game in a Loper ing and they capitalized on it capitalize on them," Asa Poole, junior eclipsed the 100-yard uniform. The UNK football like our coaches told us they Denver, Colo., sophomore, said. mark again for the seventh time team hosted 15th ranked Mesa would," Darnell Wood, Denver, Trailing 14-10, UNK rushing the ball 26 times for 135 State Saturday at Foster Field. Colo., junior, said. marched down the field to the yards and a score. On a day which Pat Korth, Mesa State finished the game seven-yard line only to have On defense Sean Haines, Hastings senior, would break with 367 yards rushing and Korth's pass intercepted by Fort Collins, Colo., senior, Justin Coleman's record for forced five turnovers. Mesa's Chris Echols and raced Deano Korecky, Northglenn, completions in a season, it was The Loper offense had a pro- 78 yards to the 15-yard line. Colo., junior, and Danny the opposition that stole the ductive day as they faced the On the very next play, Dukes Ostransky, Gretna, sophomore, show. UNK ended its season conference's top ranked defense scampered in for a 15-yard led the defense with eight tack- with a 56-29 loss to RMAC piling up 512 yards. touchdown and that was as les apiece. champion Mesa State. UNK set new school records close as the Lopers would get. "All we can do is work hard The Mavericks came into for offensive yards in a season Richie Ross, Lincoln sopho- this off season so that we can Saturday's game third in the with 5,062 and total offense per more, had another great day get this thing going in the right nation in rushing, averaging game averaging 506.2. receiving as he hauled in seven direction for next season," 290.3 yards per game. Turnovers were the deciding receptions for 182 yards and Poole said. Quarterback Jeff Mowry car- factor in the game as Mesa State two scores. ried the ball 20 times for 191 forced six turnovers to UNK's For the season Ross has 72 The Lopers ended the season yards and two touchdowns, one. catches for 1,482 yards (16th 5-5, 4-4 in conference play. This while fellow teammate Charles The Mavericks set the tone most in Division II history) and marks the first time under Dukes carried the ball eight early scoring on six of their first 11 touchdowns. Darrell Morris that the UNK times for 103 yards and a score. seven possessions taking a 35- Korth finished the day 21 of football did not finish with a Photo by Quincy Cromer 23 halftime lead. UNK had a 42 for 386 yards two scores and winning record. Mike Miller runs the ball past Mesa to finish with 135 yards. Women’s Branting Cross gets Country career 17th at high 31 Regional in Loper Meet victory by Amy Reis press release Antelope Staff Writer

The 2003 UNK cross-coun- try season came to a close with All nine players who suited the North Central Regional in up scored, including five in Wayne this past weekend. The double figures, to lead the Loper women ended the day Nebraska-Kearney men's bas- with the 17th spot out of 26 ketball team to a 126-95 win teams with a total of 474 points over Dreambuilders in an exhi- with the Nebraska- Kearney bition game Saturday night at men's team finishing in 18th the Health & Sports Center. place out of field of 20 teams This was the Lopers only exhi- and scoring 544 points. bition game before opening the The women's division for regular season November 25th UNK was led by Laura at home vs. Peru State. Emmerich (23:47.62), Cody, The Lopers, who led by 29 Wyo., junior, who led the team at the break, shot 52.6 percent with a 68th place finish. from the floor and out rebound- Trailing behind Emmerich was Photo by Adam Wegner ed the Dreambuilders, 63-42, Sara Olson, Stewart freshman, Front to Back: Erin Arnold, Bethany Spilde and Erin Gudmundson await a serve from Peru State. including a 24-17 edge on the claiming 90th place with a time offensive glass. North Platte of 24:27.11 and setting a new senior forward Nick Branting personal best. Kathryn Alt, made seven of nine shots from Hildreth senior, who has split Volleyball ends regular season 27-5 the floor in the second half en the leadership role for the 2003 route to a team high 31 points. campaign with fellow runner, He finished the contest 12 of Emmerich, finished in 99th by Erica Wendland hump. We played well enough to win for about two and a half 22 from the field, including a place and secured a time of Antelope Staff Writer games which obviously is not enough against a good team on three for six effort from the 24:36.45. On the very heels of their court," Squiers said. three-point line. Branting, with Alt was Sara Whitehead, The UNK Loper volleyball team lost their first match since Erin Arnold, Casper, Wyo., junior, led the Lopers with 16 10 rebounds, also was one of Auburn freshman, clocking in September 20th to Metro State Friday night in Denver, Colo. The kills, while Erin Gudmundson, Kearney sophomore, chipped in three players to post double with 24:38.93 and the 100th 10th-ranked Lopers had been on a winning streak of 15 before 15 kills and eight blocks. doubles. spot. their loss to Metro (-28, 20-30, -25, -19). Erin Brosz, Grand Island sophomore, added 11 kills, and Omaha junior Cameron "Our girls team ran really Metro's victory gave them the right to host the RMAC tourna- Bethany Spilde, Council Bluffs, Iowa, sophomore, helped the Lollar had 20 points on nine of well. The competition was a ment this weekend. team effort with seven blocks, ten digs, and 46 assists. 13 shooting in his Loper debut little tougher than we anticipat- "Metro State played great team defense and we were unable to "We didn't play the best defense, and Metro had a great game while Columbus redshirt fresh- ed but we knew we'd have to match it long enough to get a win," Rick Squiers, head volleyball statistically," Spilde said. "I think if we get to play them again in man Dusty Jura had 19 points run do well in the race any- coach, said. the conference tournament, we'll have a good chance." and 10 boards in his first game way," Emmerich said. UNK had a .222 hitting percentage with 22 hitting errors, "We would love to get another shot at Metro in the tourney so in a UNK uniform. Other UNK women runners compared to Metro's .253 attack percentage. that means we will have to make it to the finals since they are on Also having a strong first to compete on the day were "We also had to overcome a very slow start in game one (6-0) opposite side of the bracket," Squiers said. game was sophomore forward and even though we cut it to 29-28, we couldn't get over the Jacob Burger (Colorado See Volleyball, page 7 See Cross Country, page 7 See MBB, page 7 UNK Wrestlers host Blue/Gold Clinic

by Amy Reis tion for the clinic to decide all so that is exciting for us. The "We had a great Blue/Gold Antelope Staff Writer elements of the clinic from what clinic went over really well and dual in terms of our match-ups the responsibilities would be, it was a great event for us. The this year. We do have guys that what the wrestlers were going to clinic keeps growing substan- are sidelined that I wish were in Saturday the UNK men's focus on to instruct the partici- tially in the number of kids that the line-up but weren't. We have wrestling team hosted the 4th pants and how they were ulti- attend the clinic and overall it key individuals that we didn't annual Blue/ Gold wrestling mately going to deliver the has been a great thing for our have wrestle at the Blue/Gold clinic for over 145 kids from wrestling fundamentals to the program to kind of kick our sea- dual," Bauer said. elementary to high school levels kids. son and year off," Bauer said. A few of those key UNK to kick off the start of the All Blue/Gold Clinic partici- The Blue/Gold Clinic corre- wrestlers who were sidelined wrestling season for UNK and pants were offered a number of sponds with the Lopers due to injuries include Aaron area athletes. The majority of activities throughout the day Blue/Gold Dual meet on the Dalton, Fremont junior, at 165 the clinic participants filter in from three, one and a half hour same day. Later in the after- pounds who broke his hand and from all parts of the local area sessions examining fundamen- noon, the Nebraska-Kearney his starting date is scheduled for from North Platte to Grand tal wrestling techniques. The wrestling team took center stage the UNK Open, so he will miss Island and Kearney. sessions included set-ups, take- and held their 4th annual the first couple of events. At "It's an opportunity for us, in downs and drills. Blue/Gold Dual on Saturday in 174 pounds, Caleb Young, a very inexpensive way, to "The clinic got a lot of UNK Cushing Coliseum. Perry, Okla., freshman, strained reach out to the wrestling com- wrestlers involved. It is good The UNK team enters the a knee ligament as did the start- munity, especially around the interaction for our UNK guys to season picked as 10th in the ing 184 pounds wrestler, Tervel area. It's a chance to get the kids give a little back, we were all Wrestling Coaches Association Dlagnev, Arlington, Texas, fired up and a great opportunity there once and it is a chance to Preseason Top 25 after finishing freshman. to get our guys fired up about show what we have learned last year as the National runner- A huge match-up took place the season because we literally through our years," Bryce ups in last year's NCAA at 125 pounds where Abbey, a let our guys run the clinic," Abbey, Goodland, Kan., junior, Division II National two-time All-American, defeat- Marc Bauer, head wrestling said. Championships. This year's ed Trevor Charbonneau, Green, coach, said. "It was the best Blue/Gold expectations are no less for the Kan., redshirt freshman, 4-1. Photo by Hiromi Toyomaki The UNK wrestlers were event that we have ever put on, Lopers. Two Loper wrestlers compete in Blue/Gold Scrimmage. given two days off in prepara- See Wrestling, page 7 5 THE ANTELOPE ENTERTAINMENTTHE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13, 2003 UNK Bachelor makes match by Jeff VanRoy was having my two friends and Antelope Staff Writer prop boy assist me in screening the potential lovers for certain Excitement, laughter, and a attributes that I look for in a little bit of love filled the woman,” Pope said. “For exam- Recital Hall in the Fine Arts ple, chugging, hip action and Building when the Greek ball juggling.” Steering Committee hosted their After that, the girls declared own rendition of ABC’s “The their love to Pope. The vows Bachelor.” varied from poems to singing: For the low price of $2, spec- they were all entertaining. tators were given the opportuni- The third round began with ty to watch Cody Pope, the dismissal of three more Unadilla senior, choose from girls. nine lovely females. All pro- The remaining three were ceeds went to benefit the instructed to make an ice-cream Kearney S.A.F.E. Center. sundae out of an array of top- The event started off with an pings. The idea behind this was introduction of the nine girls for the girls to make the sundae and the bachelor. Pope was then out of the toppings Pope told to describe himself. enjoyed. “Decent looking, not great, “I (expletive) hate strawber- maybe a seven,” Pope said. “If ry ice cream,” Pope explained, I’m in a room with twenty other “so naturally I picked the one guys I know I’m definitely in made with vanilla, whipped the top 18.” cream and chocolate syrup.” Following his witty remarks, In the final segment came the girls were introduced with a interviews. This consisted of PowerPoint presentation and a casual conversation between brief description of themselves Cody and the girls. “It was hor- as well as their idea of a perfect rible, I thought they were asking date. me questions and they thought I The first round consisted of Photo by Karri Thunker was asking them questions,” Pope asking the ladies ques- Host Kelly O’Connor looks on as contestants vie for the love of UNK’s Bachelor, Cody Pope. A taping of the program will be says Pope. tions. For instance, who would Cody then was faced with his shown on public access television later in the semester. final dismissal. “I picked be on your superhero under- missal. ranged from piano playing, The second part of round two tions and activities for the girls, wear? If you where an animal Crystal because I didn’t think “The dismissal was harder singing, picture drawing, and a consisted of three of the bache- to get a better understanding of she was in it for the money,” what would you be? And if you than Ron Jeremy,” Pope said, ballet. lor’s closest and extremely what girl was right for their were on a lunch pail, what says Pope, “she seemed more “Having nine girls made me feel “The talent competition was attractive friends, Mike Sands, friend. For example; hula-hoop- sincere.” would you be? like the luckiest man in the good, but it didn’t give any of Hastings junior, Jeff VanRoy, ing, tooth-brushing and jug- The girls gave Pope a variety Stay tuned in December as world, but hell, six ain’t bad.” the girls a significant edge in the Omaha junior, and Luke gling. Backhaus acted as the UNK’s Bachelor was recorded of answers; he was then faced Round two consisted of a tal- competition,” Pope said. “But I Backhaus, Omaha sophomore. prop boy for the activity. with the hardest part: the dis- and will be showing on the pub- ent competition. The talents thought they were entertaining.” The trio had a series of ques- “The highlight of the night lic access channel. Ulali performs indigenous music by Traci Witthuhn (you-lolli) as their name in their voices to the Indigo Girls Antelope Entertainment Editor remembrance of an ancient on their recording “Shaming the Tuscarora woman who was Sun.” The Native American named “Ulali” for her beautiful Ulali travels nationally and acapella trio Ulali performed at voice; the word is actually the internationally playing at festi- UNK on Monday, Nov. 10 in name of a Wood Thrush, one of vals, benefits, and venues. They honor of Native American America’s songbirds. have made national appearances Heritage Month. The Fine Arts Soni, Pura Fe, and Jennifer at Woodstock ‘94, the 1998 Recital Hall was filled with are proud to perform in the Sundance Film Festival, and the UNK students, faculty, and styles of their western hemi- 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake community members. sphere ancestors, but do not City as well as various Pow Ulali is made up of three refer to themselves as “Native Wows throughout the U.S. and very talented women. Soni, of American” because “our blood Canada. Apache/Myan decent, was born and people were here long The group has also traveled and raised in northern before this land was called the to Brazil, Corsica, England, California.She moved to New Americas. We are older than France, Germany, Italy, Japan, York, where she now lives and America can ever be and do not Portugal, Fiji, Morocco and works. Pura Fe is of Tuscaroran know the borders. Our brothers New Caledonia. decent, also having roots in and sisters run from North to This presentation was made Puerto Rico. She was born in South and into and under the possible through a grant from New York City and later decid- waters for miles and years the Nebraska Humanities ed to move to North Carolina, back.” (as stated on the group’s Council, as well as funding the land of her people. Jennifer, website www.ulali.com) from the Kearney Arts Council, Pura Fe’s cousin, is also of Monday night’s show Interchurch Ministires of Tuscaroran decent and hails brought an unexpected delight Nebraska, and Grants to from northern Connecticut. as the three women combined American Indians in Nebraska. Ulali is internationally pulsating beats with shrill Other backing for the Ulali known for their distinct sound: vocals to create an unbelievable performance was provided by a combination of complex vocal sound. The women harmonized the Student Kouncil of harmonies and beats. These their voices, a practice often Intertribal Nations (SKINS), women formed the first Native associated with the dawn of Office of Multicultural Affairs, American women’s group to Christianity, but Pura Fe dis- Office of Sponsored Programs, create their sound from strong pelled that myth, stating that her Multicultural Recruitment traditional roots and personal people have always sang in that Initiative, Office of Admissions, contemporary styles. This pas- manner. Locke & Key Society, College sage resulted in the formation of The sounds of Ulali have of Fine Arts and Humanities, many such groups, creating an been heard across the country. the College of Natural and entire musical genre encom- They were featured on the Social Sciences, Department of passing indigenous and pre- soundtracks to the Mirimax film Political Science, Department Photo by Karri Thunker Columbian music. “Smoke Signals” and the Turner of English, the Honors Members of Ulali, Pura Fe, Soni, and Jennifer, performed as a part of Native American The women chose Ulali documentary series “The Native Program, and the Antelope Americans.” They also lent Bookstore. Heritage Month. The trio entertained a large audience in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. More than your average joe by Heather Bunsen Central Ave. (it used to be locat- enjoy local artists. acoustically. Antelope Staff Writer ed on W. 23rd St. across the Located in the back of the The Black Sheep also sup- street from Cunningham’s). shop is an art gallery. Every ports local poets. On Thursday, It is getting to be that time of Upon entering the new shop, three weeks, a new local artist is Nov. 20 poet Charles Fort will the semester. You have about you are greeted with a quiet, showcased. Now through Nov. take the stage. Thursdays are 500 projects that are due, not to relaxing, homey feeling. The 19, you can view the works of also usually used as an open mic mention all of the tests you need aroma of roasted coffee wel- Mary Ruff, a black and white night. to study for. All of your “free” comes you at the door, and photographer. Nov. 20 through Rick and Debi Miller were time is spent at the library trying immediately that stress seems to Dec. 17, you will be able to see inspired to open the Black to finish these tasks. The library drift away. With light jazz music the works of the UNK Glass Art Sheep by Donna Schnieder, “the makes studying so redundant. playing in the background, Society. Godmother of coffee in Excessive time spent there comfortable couches, and the If you would like to have Kearney,” and the former owner allows your mind to wander and great variety of coffee choices your work shown, contact Rick of Coffee Maker Espresso Co. makes it difficult to get any- (caffeine is definitely your or Debi, but be prepared to wait What started in their home on thing accomplished. The silence friend at this point in time, and I for your exhibit. The Black nights and weekends has turned of the library interrupted by the recommend the Irish Cream Sheep is booked with art into an awesome place to enjoy Mocha), the Black Sheep is the exhibits through the summer. fine coffee, fine art, and fine quiet noise of fingers frantically Photo by Quincy Cromer dishing out what ever paper is perfect place to study. Not only do Rick and Debi music. due next, does little for the The Black Sheep in downtown Kearney offers more than just Rick and Debi Miller, the offer art exhibits, they also pro- The Black Sheep is a relax- attention span. coffee. Stroll in and enjoy their soothing atmosphere. owners and operators of this vide a stage for local perform- ing place to hang out and study, However, there seem to be fic, it is too cold to study out- going completely insane? cozy little secret, have not only ers. This weekend Dave Lewis and to enjoy our local artists. I few options. Studying at home side, and the union is just too There may be hope. brought a great study place to will take the stage on the Friday, strongly recommend stopping is made almost impossible busy. How can anyone get all of I recently visited the Black the college students of Kearney, Nov. 14, followed by Brock in, and if nothing else trying because of roommates and traf- their studying done without Sheep coffee house at 2309 but also a wonderful place for Fairbrother on Nov. 15. Both some coffee that is “not your everyone in the community to artists will perform music average joe.” 6 THE ANTELOPE ENTERTAINMENTTHE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 11, 2003 American Music Awards approach by Kaisa Gleason coveted statues and who goes majority of music enthusiasts Mayer and Justin Timberlake. female counterpart. Antelope Staff Writer home with a measly goody bag aren’t able to spend the money For the corresponding female For Favorite Band, Duo or filled with thousands of dollars for tickets to the show, we can award, nominees are Celine Group in the Hip-Hop/R&B cat- The countdown is on. Only in designer promos. offer our input in an on-line Dion, Avril Lavigne and egory, nominees are B2K, Dru three days until one of televi- Hosting the night’s festivities fashion. Jennifer Lopez. Hill and The Isley Brothers. sion’s biggest awards shows will be Jimmy Kimmel, who By going to the ABC website Facing off in the Favorite Some of Country music’s takes place live from the Shrine has his own late night show on and clicking on the AMA link, Album/Pop or Rock-n-Roll cat- biggest stars are also up for Auditorium in Los Angeles. ABC. Among a long list of pre- you can cast your vote for the egory are Evanescence’s album nominations. With talent like When you think of the senters are Alabama, Bow Wow, “Fan’s Choice Award.” Your “Fallen,” Norah Jones’s “Come Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, Tim American Music Awards, Macy Gray, Tom Green (yes he choices include 50 cent, Away With Me,” Kid Rock’s McGraw, Alabama, The Dixie visions of scantily draped stars, really is still around), the dis- Beyonce, Clay Aiken, “Cocky,” and Justin Chicks, Faith Hill, Martina outrageous fashion blunders and gustingly in love duo of Nick Matchbox Twenty, Tim Timberlake’s solo album McBride and Shania Twain in the “who’s who” of the music Lachey and Jessica Simpson, McGraw and Justin Timberlake. “Justified.” the running for various honors, followed by equally nauseating As for the other 19 award win- Battling it out for Favorite the competition is tough. industry lined up waiting to give Courtesy photo a half drunken toast to their Trista Rehn and Ryan Sutter (no ners of the evening, we do have Band, Duo or Group in the For those of you waiting to beloved fans may dance through marriage yet so we still have a Will Britney and Christina put a say indirectly. The winners are Pop/Rock-n-Roll category are see just who Britney will kiss your head. Wait - maybe that’s chance girls!), George Lopez, on a risque show a la the VMAs? figured by analyzing sales fig- Fleetwood Mac, Matchbox this time, or who will be escort- Justin Timberlake, and Damon ures and radio play time. Twenty, and 3 Doors Down. ing Mr. Timberlake down the the MTV version. course) Britney Spears, among One thing is for sure, the Wayans. So who are the lucky nomi- Vying for the title of Favorite red carpet, ABC will begin its The evening’s awards pre- others. nees? Here are some of the most Male Artist in the Hip-Hop/ 31 Annual American Music entertainment industry’s hottest The real stars of the evening commodities will be on hand, sentations will be inter-mingled awaited match-ups. R&B category are Ginuwine, Awards Sunday, Nov. 16, at with performances by Ashanti, will be the ones taking home the For Favorite Male Artist/Pop Jaheim, R. Kelly and Luther 7:00 p.m. dressed to a tee, and waiting to gold, or at least a statue of mea- see who walks away with the Sheryl Crow, Evanescence, or Rock-n-Roll, the nominees Vandross. Aaliyah, Ashanti and Alan Jackson, Metallica, and (of surable value. Although the are Clay Aiken, Kid Rock, John Beyonce are up for the favorite A kaleidoscope of artwork The Museum of Nebraska Art held “kaleidoscope: A Holiday Open House” on Sunday, Nov. 9. The annual event brings shoppers and artists together for a unique gift buying opportunity.

Photos by Heidi VanNostrand Internet solves holiday shopping dilemmas

by Sarah Skarka Another precaution to take item. Ultimately, it saves the Antelope Staff Writer while spending your dough on hassle of having to point and E-Bay: Buyer Beware. You’re click your time away, randomly It’s that time of year again not going to be offered a war- searching through key words, when we whip out our wallets, ranty, guarantee or ‘30 days or and gets you to the goods a lot checkbooks and credit cards your money back.’ Just do some faster than searching through a and take an oh-so-excited look research and ask some ques- list of items. at the long Christmas wish lists tions of the seller, and you Also at REI, there’s an Rolling Stone names belonging to friends and family. should be set. expert’s pick list to assist you in Since my mom has stopped The site has some time the Holiday shopping experi- signing my name to all the restrictions, but they shouldn’t ence, as well as Holiday short- ‘From:’ tags in the past three or get in the way if you properly cuts and top 10 best sellers. If so years, I’ve actually had to do plan your Holiday shopping you’re shopping for that adven- top 12 rock movies my own Holiday shopping, I’ve schedule, as any respectable turous friend for family mem- learned one thing: I do not like and responsible shopper would ber, you can find something at Christmas shopping. do. This is not a last minute site. REI.com to suit nearly every- by Jessie Mohr The 1979 movie “Rock ‘n’ everyone want to become a As I mentioned before, the one, guy or gal, young or old. Antelope Staff Writer Roll High School” made it to band-aide. It’s loud, it’s hot, it’s crowd- ed, it’s expensive, it’s pushy, it’s items are for sale in an auction Although I only have room No. 9 on the list. Thanks to the “Most rock movies leave out like setting, sometimes being up to tell you about a few places on appearance of the then popular how much musicians love the cutthroat - in short, it’s chaos. The November 27, 2003 for bid for weeks before being the Internet that I found to be band “The Ramones,” this music. Not this movie,” All of this finally dawning on issue of Rolling Stone settled on. cool, there are thousands of web movie helps to explain the typi- Cameron Crow said about his me after a few too many years Magazine took a brave step in Don’t let these small issues sites out there to suit every cal life of a punk-crazy problem truly famous film of 2000. of sweaty department store not only declaring Jessica get you down though. With Christmas shopping need. child of the late seventies. “Almost Famous” hit the list at Santa’s, screaming snot-nosed Simpson “Housewife of the enough preparation, you can do Not only can you find these The story of a German boy No. 5. children and too good to be true Year,” but perhaps the more all of your Holiday shopping in places by key words like ‘toys’ turned girl, who then came to Another ‘00 film, “High sales, I’ve come to a new hori- interesting awards were given one fell swoop on E-Bay. or ‘sports’, but you can also find America to live the rock and Fidelity,” starring John Cusack zon in my holiday shopping to those movies they listed as If you’re looking for a web- places specifically for bargain roll dream can be seen in the made the list at No. 4. Based on career: the Internet. the 12 best rock movies of all site where a more focused spe- hunters (my favorite), and you No. 8 pick, “Hedwig and the the novel by Nick Hornby, the I’d like to share with you time. cialty can be found, have no can shop by brand name or by Angry Inch.” John Cameron movie takes place in Chicago some of the coolest places and “The Golden Dozen” is what fear shoppers, those are defi- store. Also, by consumer reports Mitchell and Stephen Trask cre- and depicts the life of a used- shopping features on the Web Rolling Stone called them. nitely out there too, by the hun- (find out what everyone else ated the tale of sexual torment record-store owner. for the ultimate in laid back, These are supposedly the best dreds, even thousands. Another thinks before you spend your and rock and roll salvation in With an original title of lazy holiday shopping. rock movies ever made and put that I was surely impressed by cash!), or more specifically by 2001. “Love Kills,” the 1986 movie First and foremost: E-Bay. If on the silver screen. A bold was bluenile.com. whatever that certain item The 1985 movie starring “Sid and Nancy” took No. 3 on you haven’t heard about this statement one might say, for the This site is primarily for the might be that you’re trying to Madonna as the trash queen of the list. This movie shows the site (where have you been?), it’s fact that there are new genera- ladies, but guys aren’t totally find. downtown New York who dark side of the rock dream, one of the most versatile and tions of punk, grunge and alter- left out here. Specializing in Some Holiday Internet shop- invades the suburban life made starring Gary Oldman as accommodating Internet shop- native rockers who will some- unique jewelry, like engage- ping pluses to watch for: accep- in it at No. 7. “Desperately doomed Sex Pistols bassist Sid ping venues out there. I can’t day grow up make their lives ment rings, necklaces, earrings, tance of major credit cards, Seeking Susan,” which also Vicious and Chloe Webb as his even specifically tell you whom into film. etc. (a great selection and very guarantees, free shipping deals, stars Rosanna Arquette, shows punk muse, Nancy Spungen. to shop for here- it’s for every- In 2002 Eminem shocked hip too), Blue Nile also has cool ‘about us’ links, customer ser- Madonna trying to fight the Rolling Stone calls this movie one! You can find something for critics by telling the world his stuff for your guy, like watches, vice links, return policies, ship- material world in one of her “one of the screen’s sickest anyone here, from clothing, life through the eyes of cuff links, key chains and ping options and gift informa- best performances as an actress. romances.” accessories and shoes, to “Rabbit” a character that por- flasks. tion. All of these can definitely “Velvet Goldmine,” starring Falling at No. 2 was the antiques, vintage collectibles trayed him self as a struggling What I really liked about contribute to a pain free Internet Jonathan Rhys-Meyer as David famous “A Hard Day’s Night” and sports memorabilia, and Detroit rapper. Every Eminem Blue Nile was the fact that you shopping experience. Bowie and Ewan McGregor directed by Richard Lester. This even toys, furniture, appliances and non-Eminem fan went to can choose to shop by price (for Now I’m no expert in (Moline Rouge) as Iggy Pop, is 1964 movie managed to capture and cars. It really does have just the movies to watch Marshall those of you with a budget), you Internet shopping, but I can tell about the rise and flameout of a the Beatle’s personalities and about anything your imagina- Mathers do what he does best; can shop by material (diamond, you one thing. In my eyes, I Ziggy Stardust-like rock god in make all the girls fall in even tion can conjure up. rap, in what came in at No. 12 platinum, pearl, etc.), or you have two choices. Wading early-seventies London. The more love with the British heart The most impressive feature “8 Mile.” can choose to shop by product through crowds of pissed off soundtrack that includes T-Rex throbs. to E-Bay is that you pick your No. 11 was the 1979 movie (watches, earrings, accessories, shoppers in hot, puffy winter and Roxy Music, as well as Drum roll please. price - well, sort of. Basically, “The Rose.” Everyone knows etc.). Fellas, if you’re having coats, kids screaming and run- authentic recreations featuring The greatest rock movie of it’s like an on-line auction that who Bette Midler is, and this trouble, there’s a handy ‘recom- ning amok, impatient, frustrated members of Sonic Youth and all time: “This is Spinal Tap.” goes on for a set amount of time was her first starring role. mendations’ area where you can sales people and sorting through Radiohead, might have helped It’s been known to be a little (decided by the seller). Highest Midler plays the boozing, shop, and for those ultra-cre- everything that’s undoubtedly this 1998 movie reach No. 6 on stupid and clever at the same bidder wins at the closing date, bisexual Janis Joplin and ative shoppers, you can even not on the right rack is option the list. time, but this 1984 movie was or when the seller decides to stunned audiences with her design your own jewelry. number one. Sitting at home, Cameron Crowe certainly voted the greatest rock movie accept an offer. It’s great transformation from struggling Another fantastic place to cozy in my sweats, the only deserved every inch of the ever. This low-budget, largely because the buyer has a chance actress to rock legend. get rid of your hard-earned sound I hear being Norah Jones Oscar he won for “Almost improvised rockumentary about at a real bargain, but this is “24 Hour Party People” is a money this year is REI.com. in my CD player and the only Famous,” the script he based on a bogus band of heavy metal where one of the downfalls of real-life British pop movie One nice feature of the home- confusion I have is whether to his career as a teen journalist Brits is a favorite to many. the site comes forth. It’s possi- about the punk-and-dance page is that fact that there are drink hot tea or coffee; this is hitting the road with a band “By making fun of it is how ble that you’ll be out-bid, so it’s music glory days of pictures of various ‘in’ items my second option. Stillwater and reporting for you embrace it. That’s what a good idea not to get hopes up Manchester. Told by Tony that you can click on if it seems I think I know what my deci- Rolling Stone. This is the movie Spinal Tap did, and that’s why too high, unless of course, you Wilson, the soul and brains of like something you might dig, sion is this year. Now hurry up that sky-rocketed Kate it’s so great,” School of Rock have those rare money trees Factory Records, this 2002 flick and from there it will lead you and make yours, only 43 shop- Hudson’s career and made star Jack Black said. growing in your back yard. came in at No. 10. to more of the same type of ping days left! 7 THE ANTELOPE SPORTS THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13, 2003 Emmerich and Heller lead cross UNK falls short against CU country teams at Regional meet by Kara Mueller lane with only seconds left in Allison Kruger, Paullina, on road trips. We also have aca- From Cross Country, page 4 Antelope Staff Writer the half, and scored on a layup, Iowa, senior, led the Lopers in demic meetings and try to be giving the Lopers their first lead rebounding with seven boards flexible with our classes. We Kelly Johnson (25:14.07), Omaha senior, and Lindsay Higgins of the game. and added nine points. always try to get everything (27:11.73), Papillion sophomore. With all but one player "All season everyone has ran much more improved and returning from last year's In the second half, UNK The UNK women will head done right away and keep our hung with the Bluejays and to Lincoln on Thursday to play priorities straight." improved all fall. At our meet on Saturday, Sara (Olson) and RMAC championship team, the Lindsay (Higgins) ran personal bests. That makes us optimistic for UNK women's basketball team were behind by one point, 42- Nebraska in another pre-season The Loper women's basket- 41, with 14:20 left in the game exhibition game. Tip off is at ball team ranks first in the class- next year and now we all will look to prepare for the track season," is ready for action in 2004. Emmerich said. The women faced Creighton when the Creighton offense 7:00 p.m. at the Bob Devaney room, and was recently ranked came alive. Sports Center. number 13 in the Division II The women's individual leader came from Western State, Alisha University Sunday afternoon at Williams, with a meet time of 20:47.94. the Omaha Civic Center in their Within the next three min- Pre-Season polls. utes, Creighton had increased Not only can the UNK Kruger was also picked as a However, the day belonged to Adams State who had six of the first exhibition game of the sea- first seven finishers to easily win the women's team standings with son. their lead to 17 with the score- women's basketball team defeat favorite to win the RMAC board reading 59-42. the competition on the court, Player-of-the-Year award. only 20 points. "We are really excited to UNK men's team was led for the second straight time this fall play a team instead of just During those three minutes, but they can also beat them in "Pre-season rankings are the Lopers committed five the classroom. The Women's nice knowing that others think by Jason Relph, McCook sophomore, clocking a time of 34:36.46 scrimmaging in practice," which was good enough to claim the 89th spot. Dan Huffman Heather Steffen, West Point turnovers and missed the two Basketball Coaches Association you are talented, but then you shots that were attempted. has honored the team as the must prove that you are as good (34:59.60), Potter sophomore, took claim to the 97th position and senior, said. coming in at 114th was Andrew Heller, Omaha sophomore, as the UNK started off well against UNK started to rally back WBCA Academic Top 25 lead- as you are rated," Ninemire late in the game, outscoring the ers for the 2002-2003 academic said. next Lopers behind Relph. Creighton, the team that is "Our race went pretty well, we had cold weather but it was very expected to finish in second Bluejays 23-12 in the last six year. "We expect to have a great minutes of the contest, but it UNK leads the entire nation season, probably the best since I tolerable. We ran as hard as we could and ran our best we could," place in the Missouri Valley Relph said. Conference. was not enough as Creighton with a cumulative team GPA of have been here. We have a great defeated the Lopers with a final 3.723, topping all NCAA, amount of talent back and the "Coach (Wheelock) was satisfied with everyone's performance. Steffen started off the scor- We all improved during the season and next year we will all be ing for the Lopers and the game score of 82-75. NAIA, and junior colleges in younger players should con- Individually for UNK, Kalee the country. tribute too," Kruger said. back and with some of our guys coming out of red-shirts we will by hitting a three-pointer. be a much stronger team," Relph said. Creighton then created some Modlin, Knoxville, Iowa, "We have mandatory study sophomore, lead the team in times on road trips, and Coach The UNK women begin their The overall men's leader crossing with a time of 30:07.15 from fireworks of their own by going Adams State was Celedino Rodriguez. on an 11-0 scoring run. scoring going 11 for 14, and Carol Russell really focuses on regular season on Nov. 20 at the scoring 24 points. academics, " Kruger said. Holiday Isle Classic in Again, Adams State controlled the day and won the team stand- With 13 minutes left in the ings in the men's division with 33 points. first half, UNK was down 20-9, Taryn Ninemire, Fairfield When asked what the UNK Tavernier, Fla. but came back to within six, 26- junior, contributed three treys women's basketball team does 20, only four minutes later. and led the team with seven to keep on track in the class- The Lopers first game will Nicole Gruntorad, Kearney assists. room, Taryn Ninemire said, " be against defending national Men’s basketball dominates sophomore, drove down the Steffen also helped in the We have what we call "study champion, South Dakota State. effort by sinking 11 points. bus" which is homework time Dreambuilders, win 126-95

From mbb, page 4 Anthony Harms each tallied 11 Lopers defeat Jackrabbits points. Springs, Colo.) with 12 points and eight rebounds. UNK also announced press release 100 free (59.73). UNK had three of the first four finishers in each Grand Island senior guard Thursday that five players -- of those events to earn a total of 29 points. Brian Dunagan (18) was the senior Marty Levinson Kansa junior Kristina Jegel was the other individual winner, other Loper in double digits. (Bellevue), juniors Brad The Nebraska-Kearney women's swimming and diving team brining home the gold in the 500 free (5:49.81). UNK also won the Backcourt mate Chad Braithwait (Arapahoe) and Matt began its season on a good note with a 114-98 dual victory over 200 free relay as Jegel teamed with newcomers Becky Tompkins Sheffield had six points, six Kucera (Litchfield) and fresh- South Dakota State last Saturday at Cushing Pool. UNK won six (Scottsbluff), Katie Wenz (Lincoln) and Erin Kosmicki (Holdrege) assists and four steals in 19 men Jordan Farmer (Bellevue) events, including sweeping the diving competitions. to swim a 1:50.96. minutes of work. and Scott Hannon (York) -- will Sophomore diver Jennifer Atterbury (Haysville, Kans.) tallied UNK heads to Colorado this Friday to face Northern Colorado Former Loper standout redshirt this season. 18 team points as she placed first at both one meter (212.) and three and Colorado School of Mines. Brent Karnatz led the meters (194.20). Also winning twice on the afternoon was Texas Dreambuilders with 21 points freshman Kristi Smith. She placed first in the 50 free (26.87) and while Richard Dionne and Wrestlers show their stuff in all-day clinic

From Wrestling, page 4 of his third thirty-second over- has the upper hand at that divi- Kan., red-shirt freshman, is tak- In the final match-ups on the said. "We have two top-notch 125 time. sion. Kirk defeated the 141 con- ing the division with a defeat of day, Jorgensen who just moved "This is kind of just the pounders in those two guys. "This is an unbelievable tal- tender, Matt True, Mitchell red- Zac Rice, Pocatello, Idaho, up to heavyweight defeated beginning to our wrestle offs Regardless of who we put on ented match. Adam is an All- shirt freshman, with a score of sophomore, with a score of 7-2. Donnie Moravec, David City and trust me this in no way dic- the mat, we are very excited American from last year who 3-2. At 197, Jeff Sylvester, senior, 4-2. tates what is going to happen as about it and Bryce with his finished seventh in the nation Moving onto the 157-pound Lyman sophomore, is the only "Jered is turning out to be the far our varsity line-up. It also is experience we felt had the while Brandon Brill is a four- division, Tyler Herman, Greeley 197 pounder because Jered man at this spot right now and an opportunity for the guys to upper-hand on Trevor but time state finalist and three-time sophomore, won his wrestle off Jorgensen, North Platte junior, doing quite well,” Bauer said. get out and get the adrenaline Trevor is a hard-nosed kid and it state champion. Adam is over Todd Shank, Ovid, Colo., has moved up to heavyweight. "We knew there would be no flowing and get out in front of is a great experience for him to already an All-American and sophomore, 8-2. In Sylvester's match he faced big upsets, but we expected an audience to actually com- compete and practice with him that just shows you were Shank turned around and Dave Hellman, Shelton fresh- some close matches. We have pete. And that is what it is all day in and day out," Bauer said. Brandon is at. Brandon has a defeated Trey Gerber, Amarillo, man, and defeated Hellman in a been in the wrestling room for about. It was a nice way to start In the 133-pound match, very bright future ahead of him Texas, freshman, 8-6. technical fall, 16-1. over a month now and really the year off for us," Coach Adam Keiswetter, Kearney and this was a very hard fought "Herman is kind of our man "Jeff is a returning All- excited to get a little different Bauer said. junior, defeated Brandon Brill, battle," Bauer said. right now, he's doing really American for us and is just a competition under our belt and Kearney freshman, in double At 149 pounds, Jeremy Kirk, well. We just have to keep him force. I'm really excited to see we've been wrestling the same The Lopers travel to the overtime with a 7-4 score. Macungie Pa., senior, beat two healthy," Bauer said. where he ends up this year and guys everyday. We are looking Dakota Wesleyan Invite this Keiswetter got a reversal to Loper wrestlers in his first At 165, Dalton's back up, is ranked in the preseason forward to the weekend to wres- weekend in Mitchell, S. D. On put Brill on his back in the end match of the year and somewhat Jon Haussermann, Norton, polls," Bauer said. tle some new guys," Abbey Nov. 16.

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by April Refior Are you majoring in went to the first meeting and have been involved ever since," "I enjoy the book fair because it is a great way to start build- Antelope Staff Writer Elementary Education or do you Becky Wilhelmi, Grand Island senior and ELED Co-President ing up my classroom library. The meetings are fun, too, because have an interest in being an ele- said adding: you can see other education majors interact with each other," mentary teacher? Are you trying "At Kidz Explore, we volunteer wherever they need us. Wilhelmi said, adding: "The meetings also provide a profession- to find an organization where you can get a lot of experience in Usually, they have us help at different tables to give the other al community that can continue on after students have graduat- your field? Then the Elementary Education (ELED) Club is right volunteers a break." ed." for you. "We use some of the profits from the Scholastic Book Fair to ELED Major Club officers include, Dani Cassell and Becky "The ELED Majors Club provides ideas and resources for buy books that we then donate to an elementary school or a read- Wilhelmi, Co-Presidents, Kimberly Short, Vice President, future teachers. We also participate in different campus activi- ing program in a school. Last year, we donated books to Bryant Julianna Kinnison, Treasurer, Sarah Davis, Secretary and Amber ties," Dani Cassell, Nelson senior and ELED Co-President, said. Buddies. It is a volunteer reading program that we volunteered Marshall, Publicist. "The ELED Majors Club was organized at least twenty years for," Wilhelmi said. "For me as advisor, I like getting to work with the girls in dif- ago and was organized for Elementary Education Majors. We've ELED members pay $10 dues every year. "These dues pay for ferent roles. It's been fun to see them grow in their leadership always had multiple purposes," Julie Agard, ELED advisor, said. the copies made for each member and the different supplies that abilities," Agard said of the officers. "One is social, to get to know others with similar interests. are available," Cassell said. Anyone interested in becoming an Elementary teacher is able The other purpose is professional development, where we bring "The ELED Majors Club does different fundraisers to raise to join the ELED Club. "All they have to do is come to a meet- speakers or special programs to our meetings. We've also been money for the club. Our main fundraiser is our Scholastic Book ing and sign-up. They will then receive an e-mail about further involved in a lot of volunteer work. There are always phone calls Fair, which is going on Nov. 10-14 at the College of Education. information," Cassell said. for the members to volunteer with projects to help the children We also recycle used ink cartridges. The cartridges may be The ELED Majors Club meets the first and third Sundays of in the community," she added. dropped off at a box located on the top floor of the College of every month, except around break times, at 7 p.m. in the Mantor Some events that the ELED Majors Club is involved in Education," Cassell said. Hall lounge. The next ELED Majors Club meeting is Sun., Nov. include Blue and Gold days the first week of classes and the Membership in the ELED Majors Club comes with multiple 16. Scholastic Book Fair. The ELED Majors Club also helps out at benefits. "Members experience great voluntary activities and are For more information, simply attend an upcoming ELED Kidz Explore in the spring. able to meet fellow ELED Major students outside of class which meeting or send an e-mail to [email protected]. "At Blue and Gold days, we have a table. It is one of the creates shared ideas and different inputs. Members also receive "We're always open to have new members in our group, and major ways to get our club's name out. When I was a freshman, activities, ideas and books for their future classrooms and will we're open to anyone who's interested," Agard said. I found out about the ELED Club through Blue and Gold days. I be involved with UNK activities," Cassell said. Sigma Tau Delta adds Voter turnout good for new students, honorees freshman Senate election From Honorary, page1 Middle School Writers' and through the sales of our From Freshmen, page1 issues on campus,” McGeorge tions,” Schnackenberg said. Workshop," Beth Nestor, Poetry Slam t-shirts, organiza- importantly, being a part of a “We had great turnout and no said. McGeorge credited the fresh- Kearney senior and Sigma Tau tion t-shirts, book sales or any community of scholars and writ- problems at all. Every guideline Schnackenberg attributed the men and Schnackenberg for Delta Historian said. other donations we can scare up. ers on the UNK campus," Benzel was met by the freshman candi- increase in turnout to an increase drawing more students to vote. Who is eligible to join Sigma This year we may try to host a said. dates,” Schnackenberg said. in advertising and also the effort “Alisha and student govern- Tau Delta? "Membership is dinner prior to a basketball game The chapter is also involved Student Body President of the candidates. ment did a great P.R. job and a available, in general, to students as well," Tangeman said. with many activities on campus. Michelle McGeorge was pleased “We upped the advertising by good job of advertising and get- with a minimum of a B or equiv- For more information on join- "UNK's chapter coordinates a with the turnout as well and is hanging more flyers and distrib- ting the word out on campus,” alent average in English, who ing, contact Kathryn Benzel in Middle School Writers' anxious to see how the two sen- uting more flyers,” McGeorge said. “We also have a rank at least in the highest thirty- the English department at 865- Workshop, a literary festival ators will perform in Student Schnackenberg said. great freshman class that is inter- five percent of their class in gen- 8299 or by e-mail at (Renaissance Fair or Fantasy Senate. Schnackenberg also said that ested and involved in campus eral scholarship and who have [email protected]. Interested Festival) and an annual Poetry “I’m very pleased with the the candidates were enthusiastic issues and concerns," she said. completed at least three semes- students can also contact any of Slam for local writers," Benzel turnout, but I’m not sure if I’ll be about their campaigns and the Schnackenberg noted the ters or five quarters of college the officers: Jillian Tangeman, said. pleased with the results until I election, which may have helped general election will be held work. Full-time faculty members President, Justin Sevenker, Vice- "I think my favorite part see their work in student govern- to get more students to the polls Feb. 18 and 19. Student Body who sponsor a chapter are also President, Anna Thompson, would be the friendships with ment,” McGeorge said. "But I’m to vote. President and Vice President eligible," according to a current Secretary/Treasurer or Beth other English majors. We have a sure they will do a great job.” “The candidates went to hall positions and all Senate seats official Sigma Tau Delta Nestor, Historian. Applications variety of fun activities that a lot “If they were inclined enough councils to campaign and were will be open. More information brochure. for Spring membership are of other organizations don't put to run for Senate, then they very motivated. Of course the on the general election will be "We're funded through our already available in the English on, like our Renaissance Fair and know what is going on and the ones who didn’t win I encour- available at a later date. one time membership fee ($45) department. aged to run again in future elec-

Kearney Dairy Queen Celebrate Ban not affecting Kearneyites yet any occasion with Dairy Queen’s ice cream cakes. They come in variety of From Smoke, page1 restaurant because most of the smoky restaurant or bar. "Privately owned business- Although a ban in Kearney flavors to satisfy any crowds said that surveys completed customers are non-smokers. Stull, a server at Skeeter es should have the right to does not seem to be an imme- in New York City report that "Probably 90 percent of our Barnes, agrees with a smoking determine the smoking issue diate issue, councilman Clouse taste. For every occasion come 23 percent of 30,000 people business is non-smoking. I ban at restaurants, but not bars. along with the public by their said that if the community to Dairy Queen. said they were eating out more think other restaurants like "If you're at a bar, it's just patronage or the lack thereof of shows interest in a ban, it is since a ban took effect there Whiskey Creek and maybe expected to be smoking," the establishments," Larry F. possible that a proposal would 3711 N. 2nd Ave last March. Applebee's would hurt from it Emily Stull, Omaha sopho- Graham, Lincoln, said in his be voted on by the public on a Jason Shulteis, Front of because they cater more more, said. letter. special election ballot. House Manager at Skeeter towards the smoking crowd People who have voiced Supporters of the ban cite Barnes Restaurant in Kearney, and we are more family-orient- their opinion in the Lincoln that much of Lincoln already is Thank you, Kearney, for 13 years of support. said that a smoking ban proba- ed," he said. Journal Star see the subject as smoke-free, and the ban bly would not affect their Some people argue that it's an issue over rights of smokers wouldn't change much within a person's choice to go to a and rights of business owners. the city. KOOL TATTOO To show our gratitude, bring this ad to the shop and receive one of the following discounts: (Good until 1/1/2004) $30.00 $20.00 OFF FOR ALL OR ANY TATTOO Native American Heritage PIERCINGS OVER $80.00 Price includes aftercare, Starting 10/01/03 our new hours celebrated in November jewelry, and piercing. will be 11-8 Mon-Sat

senior, said she didn’t know a The first American Indian Day in a state was declared on the From Natives, page 1 lot about Native American her- second Saturday in May 1916 by the governor of New York, itage, but she would like to learn more. “There’s just not much according to the Web site. Many states celebrate the fourth information out there about it. I never really thought about it Friday in September. Presently, several states have designated that much,” Raile said. Columbus Day as Native American Day, but it continues to be We’ve all heard names like Sitting Bull, Red Cloud and a day observed without being recognized as a national legal Crazy Horse, but what about Chris Eyre, Gertrude Bonnin and holiday. Sherman Alexie? All have contributed to America ’s Native In 1990, President George Bush approved a joint resolution American cultural heritage. The goal of Native American designating November 1990 National American Indian Heritage Month is to make Americans more aware of their Heritage Month. Similar proclamations have been issued each American Indian history. The Office of Multicultural Affairs year since 1994. along with the Student Kouncil of Intertribal Nations (SKINS) According to a presidential proclamation in 2002, President are doing their part to make UNK students more aware of George W. Bush states, “During this month when we celebrate Native American culture by observing the month. Thanksgiving, we especially celebrate their heritage and the According to the American Indian Heritage month Web site, contributions of American Indian and Alaska Native peoples to Native American Heritage Month dates back to the turn of the this nation…During National American Indian Heritage century when many efforts were made to gain a day of recog- Month, I call on all Americans to learn more about the history nition for the significant contributions the first Americans and heritage of the native peoples of this great land. Such made to the United States. One of the earliest proponents was actions reaffirm our appreciation and respect for their tradi- Dr. Arthur C. Parker, a Seneca Indian, who persuaded the Boy tions and way of life and can help to preserve an important part Scouts of America to set aside a day for the “First Americans.” of our culture for generations yet to come.” They observed the day for three years. Native American Heritage month at UNK began with an In 1915, the annual Congress of the American Indian open ceremony at the Bell Tower on Nov. 3 at 12:20 p.m. Last Association directed its president, Rev. Sherman Coolidge, an Thursday, a movie by filmmaker Chris Eyre called “Skins” was Arapahoe, to call upon the country to observe such a day. shown in Copeland Hall. Coolidge issued a proclamation on Sept. 28, 1915, which On Monday, the Native American a cappella trio Ulali per- declared the second Saturday of each May as American Indian formed at the Fine Arts Recital Hall. The event was co-spon- Day and contained the first formal appeal for recognition of sored by a grant from the Nebraska Humanities Council. Indians as citizens. Finally, there will be an Indian Taco Feed on Nov. 19 from A year before this proclamation, Red Fox James, a noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Mantor Hall Lounge. Students pay $2 Blackfoot Indian, rode horseback from state to state seeking per taco and all proceeds go to future SKINS activities. approval for a day to honor Native Americans. He later pre- For more information regarding Native American Heritage sented the endorsements of 24 state governments at the White Month, contact Phyllis Harris or Jenny Holen at the UNK House, but there is no record of a national day being pro- Office of Multicultural Affairs at 865-8127. claimed. 9 THE ANTELOPE FEATURE OPINIONTHE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13, 2003 Due to the large number of readers’ opinions we have received, this space is dedicated to their comments. Quote the editor: we’re not pagans The article in question, The article about the Purple to, if not superior to that of enough, in conjunction with a of Wicca) and that the feature The legend continues... a feature in the Oct. 30 Hedge was not written as an Master Yoda, this would have story of similar nature. T h e article on the Purple Hedge is issue of the Antelope, endorsement of the Wicca reli- no significant relevance to UNK feature photo was placed on the clearly titled under the news “Purple Hedge Owners gion, just as when we cover a college students. front page, as feature photos jump on the bottom of page one. Dispel Pagan Myths”, and CSF mission trip, we don’t pro- During my course as an have a tendency to be, as an The Purple Hedge article Jonathan the feature photo mote the Christian faith. It was Antelope writer and editor, it enticing piece of photography. was featured to share with stu- Rehor “Discover the Magic of however an overview of their has become apparently obvious It’s true: we didn’t have a page- dents and the community about Wicca” have seemingly local shop (which as I hope you that not everyone is open-mind- jump directly under the photo- a local shop that wishes to sell Managing given several students on note, we do cover other local, ed enough to simply receive illustration. Some readers obvi- its wares. We have also fea- the UNK campus the mis- secular businesses as well), and information as it is printed. ously became confused when tured articles on abortion, Editor conception that the timely, printed the day before This is the essence of continu- instead we put the Purple Hedge human rights and media censor- Antelope staff endorses Halloween, covered the events ing education: to improve and jump under the news jump at ship, and we will continue to certain world religions. they hosted on Halloween. expand your mind and thought the bottom of page one, which is feature articles that are news- Any time a state school It is due to these facts that we processes by learning about where page jumps are always worthy and have pertinent, rele- runs an article dealing cannot and will not run a feature varying cultures, people and placed. vant information for college stu- Let me begin to squelch the with any religious topic (i.e. article on every recognized reli- beliefs. The photo is justified under dents. rumors by saying that we at the CSF, Navigators, Wicca), we gion. In England, the fish-and- The only “island” we have the following three pretences: I would like to challenge all Antelope do not spend each half dance, half skid along a chips eating chaps have adopted ever featured in the Antelope, that it is indeed a feature photo, readers to continue to share Tuesday evening prancing razor’s edge. I have never said the Jedi religion as an officially the feature photo titled which is why it stands unac- their opinions and views with around a boiling cauldron, nor given the impression that I recognized faith. As entertain- “Discover the Magic of Wicca”, companied on the front page, the Antelope and UNK. If you sprinkling each other with write or assign articles to please ing as it would be to read about seemingly appeared like Casper that the Wicca religion does have an opinion you would like chicken blood, recanting the masses: that isn’t what we lightsaber wielding preachers in the mist, and made its timely deal with magic (hence the to share, send it to theantelope- ancient incantations from the are here for. with midaclorian levels equal debut, quite interestingly photo title, “Discover the Magic [email protected]. Necronomicon.

As an instructor here at expect the teacher to take the assignments, deal with 50 to Dear Editor, presence of recycling containers does matter, as it contributes UNK, I cannot let Ms. time to give them one on one 200 students each week, and, if in the halls),”would clearly find funds to both the UNK Office/ Nichols’ article concerning instruction and/or extra credit they are full time faculty, pre- While the Nov. 6 Antelope the quotation attributed to me in Service Dependents’ attendance pass without com- to make up for what they pare and publish their own article concerning student orga- the article anomalous. Scholarship and the Recycler’s ment. I do not know where she missed. The class is where the work to retain their position. nization service projects does In attempting to explain why Ecology Endowed Scholarship, got her information, but both students are given the informa- Adding daily quizzes would an excellent job of highlighting Phi Eta Sigma and I began the so I would urge all members of as a teacher and as a student, I tion they will need to do their take away from other, in class the communitarian activities of pilot plastic recycling project in the campus community to par- have never known an instruc- homework and if they are work, would add more grading various campus groups, it fea- Thomas Hall, I noted that alu- ticipate. tor to count a student absent gone, their grade should reflect time, would add to what has to tures a quoted statement attrib- minum can recycling ceased to I applaud those dorms and when they had a valid excuse. that. And in most cases, simply be prepared for each day, and uted to me that may have an matter as much when the Pepsi other buildings that have insti- My own policy does reflect not having the information would result in exactly the omitted phrase or that lacks the vending machines here tuted recycling programs for what she talks about, in that I from the daily classes would same grade as simply lowering full context of my conversation switched to dispensing only aluminum, plastic, and/or paper. have and will lower a student’s be reflected in the grade. But grades for absences. with the reporter. As such, the plastic bottles. Containers for While the efforts of those who grade for excessive absences. what about those students who I would be very interested statement, “There isn’t much aluminum can recycling have cart these items to the blue City However, I have never counted skip class, and still turn in to hear why exactly Ms. point to can recycling any- been in Thomas Hall for a num- of Kearney bins for pick up is a student absent if they were good work? Should they be Nichols came to college if not more,”does not convey the spir- ber of years, and though the vol- crucial, ultimately, the success gone for a school or religious given a grade just on the work to go to classes? Is that not the it of my beliefs on the topic of ume of aluminum recycled def- of such programs depends on activity, and am willing to lis- they did? Is that fair to the ones purpose of coming to college? aluminum can recycling. initely diminished with the shift each individual who puts these ten to appeals concerning ill- who came to every class, took Students seem to have forgot- Anyone who has witnessed my to plastic bottles, it continues to items in the designated contain- ness or personal emergencies. I notes, participated in discus- ten that this is a school, and afternoon activities in Thomas be a part of the campus-wide ers and keeps them out of the even allow a certain number of sions, and made the effort to do that the extra-curricular activi- Hall, “pulling both plastic bot- program Recycling for waste stream. absences for each student that their best? In that sense, you ties are simply that: extra. tles and aluminum cans from Scholarships, which runs large- will not count against them. I could see grades being effected Students should not be classroom trash receptacles ly through the cooperation with Dr. Robert M. Luscher know that many students will by attendance not as a punish- coming to school to play a (despite signs above them urg- UNK building custodians. Department of English be absent for sporting or other ment for those who skip, but a sport or to join a Greek house ing recycling and the visible Indeed, aluminum can recycling school sponsored events, and reward for those who don’t. or simply to party. You can do that often those events are Finally, I don’t think Ms. most of those things away Dear Editors: dle or Ramadan, and I know glance—because they want required for scholarships or Nichols knows what goes into from college. The purpose of several people who are observ- more graphics—things that are eligibility. I accept that as a preparing for and teaching a college is education, and part I just wanted to write and ing that this year. Also, there easy to read. Then you’ve got fact, and am willing to work class if she thinks giving daily of that education is finding out say good job on the Purple have been these posters put up your readership who are wanti- with those students to make up quizzes is a reasonable solu- that you don’t always get to do Hedge article. Although there all over campus with “Is there a ng to get a feeling for the pulse their work, as are most teach- tion. A teacher has to do all of what you want. seems to be a lot of negative God” tacked up. of this campus. I would ask that ers. the assignments they give, or at comments, I think you’ve I don’t think there necessari- you give both these audiences What annoys me are the least the prep work for each, Michael J. Johnson caught onto something. People ly need to be articles that over- what they want—especially the students who not only miss plus has to lead the class dis- Adjunct are interested in things that whelmingly support the views second group. Talk about the class very frequently for no cussions, come up with home- English Dept-UNK challenge them. So listen to the about which is being written things that float close to our valid reason, but who also work assignments, grade those comments, take their sugges- (such as in the Purple Hedge passions. tions and critiques, and write story), but these topics intrique more articles about things that us. Respectfully, UNK Antelope: warrant in order to more effi- The Antelope challenge us. Your “Bottom Line” section ciently clear the streets of snow. Religion is a hot topic— this week exemplifies your Erica Chu I have now been a member When a snow emergency is would like to especially at a state school, but problem. Most people don’t Kearney sophomore of this campus community for declared all vehicles are to be did you know we’re in the mid- give the Antelope a second five years and a resident of removed from both sides of a apologize for the Kearney for over a decade. In Snow Emergency Route.” that time I thought I had seen all According to a Public Safety misspelling of there was to see concerning the official with whom I spoke the dense and the asinine of UNK morning of the 4th, the UNK Chancellor Graduation Is Near! administration. policy states that Emergency On the morning of Snow Routes will be enacted Kristensen’s November 4th, 2003, once from November 1st through again, I was proven wrong. As April 1st regardless of weather name in the Oct. Put your ad in today! the darkness broke that brisk conditions. This disregard for morning, I was walking out to utilizing snow routes when, 30 issue of the my shiny red Ford Escort “conditions warrant” is in con- Call: 865-8487 parked conveniently in com- tradiction to the City Code, and Antelope. muter lot 12 (just to the north of therefore creates a double stan- Otto Olsen). When low and dard. The policy needs to be behold I had been graced by a reviewed and amended. The visit from the ticket fairy. 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by Lindsey Humston fact a guerrilla war (USA Today). children who were curious about us and Antelope Staff Writer Judging by media censorship and lack of “Them risking their lives is protecting ours seemed to be happy that we were there. I feel information, many students feel as though the here in America.” –Wilcox sophomore that we are welcomed by the majority of the Bush administration and Rumsfeld are not Iraqi people, and with anything else, there are The Story being entirely honest. “Even though there is a “It seems as though our leaders have been a few people who probably wish we weren't lot of media coverage, we need to understand making way too many of these similar state- here. But that happens in the U.S. also. For nearly eight months, the United States that we don’t know everything that is going ments. We can only handle so much.” –UNK has been participating in a struggle in which on,” wrote a UNK sophomore. student LH: What do you miss most about home? few people can see a clearly defined end. UNK students are not the only ones who K: Flushing toilets, bath tubs, not standing People used to ask where the light at the end are trying to make that point. Bill Nash, a “One American life is one too many.” in very long lines, friends, family and nor- of the tunnel was. Now they are wondering retired Army general who fought in Vietnam, –UNK student malcy in my life. I also miss the freedom to whether there is any light at all at the end of spoke with USA Today on Nov. 7. “It’s the hop in the car and take a day trip to some- the tunnel. In an Antelope survey of 81 UNK straight story, good and bad, that we need to “ I think he needs to think long and hard where, anywhere I want at any time I want to. students, over half (50) had agreed with articulate to the American people,” Nash said. about how the families of the troops in Iraq President Bush’s decision to go to war with Having a better understanding of what is would respond to that statement. He is right in LH: What will be the first thing you do Iraq back in March. Today only 29 students happening in the Middle East would not only saying that war has costs, but he shouldn’t when you get home in December? are still supportive. Thirty-one students have help American citizens to understand, but it just act like it’s OK for troops to die.” K: Well, if we are lucky enough to make it opposed the war since it started, and that would also help to keep the country united, –Andrew Reiners, Holdrege freshman home by December, I plan on visiting my number is up to 53 now. which is extremely important during wartime. family for the holidays. Of the students whose support has been As Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said in a “Instead of a long hard war, can’t we have diminishing, a general consensus seems to be speech on Nov. 5, “We can win the war in a long and steady peace process?” –UNK stu- LH: Tell me about the weather. From what concern about the rising number of guerrilla Iraq, but not if we lose popular support.” dent I have heard, your body may be in for a bit of attacks on American troops. One UNK stu- a shock when it comes home to the winter dent wrote, “I am beginning to oppose the Students Speak Out “I wonder how many contacts Rumsfeld weather in Washington, D.C. occupation of Iraq more every time American has in Iraq. I think the cause is not worth any K: Well, the hottest day here was 147 soldiers are killed. We are losing too many *Thank you to Dr. William Aviles and loss of American lives.” –UNK student degrees in June. Summer daytime tempera- soldiers.” Another student wrote, “Many Nanette Hogg for taking time out of their tures averaged about 120 to 130 degrees, American lives are at stake. Iraq is becoming classes to do this survey. Thank you also to A Soldier’s Perspective while the nighttime temperatures averaged more dangerous for American troops by the the students who participated. about 90 to 100 degrees. Now the tempera- day.” *Editor's note: This interview was done tures average about 70 to 80 degrees during USA Today writer Dave Moniz said in a with a Washington, D.C.-based National the day, and a chilly 50 to 60 degrees at night. Nov. 7 article, “Many who served in How do you feel about the U.S. occupa- Guard soldier named Kevin. All statements The worst part about it is the "moon dust" Vietnam...have begun to say what those now tion of Iraq today? that Kevin made had to be approved before he type soil here that blows at the slightest hint in uniform cannot: The Bush administration, was allowed to respond. of wind and the lack of rain. and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld in “We should have gone into Iraq with a bet- particular, have not leveled with the public ter plan, with everything laid out as to what Lindsey Humston: How did you find out Kevin’s message to UNK students: about the difficulty of winning in Iraq.” When our goals were and to do it in a short amount you were being stationed in Iraq? I was lucky enough to spend 15 days home trying to win people over in support of the of time.” –Wilcox sophomore Kevin: I've been in Iraq since April 2003. I on R & R leave in October. During that time, war, many people feel that the Bush adminis- was notified by telephone as I was pulling I was patted on the back more times than I can trationIraq gave no clear idea of what exactly we, “U.S. troops should go home, and this into class one day. I was shocked, because I remember by complete strangers. I know that the American public, should expect. issue should be dealt with by the United only received 36 hours notice from the time the people back home support us, and we The logic behind the invasion in the begin- Nations.” –UNK student of the phone call to the time I had to report. appreciate that. The only thing I ask is that if ning was that weapons of mass destruction My employer was just as shocked but was you don't support the war, the policy or the posed an immediate and inevitable threat to “I believe that since we started it, we supportive. I was assigned to a different unit, president, PLEASE support the troops. our country. If Saddam Hussein himself did- should finish it; but I wish other countries but the unit I am with now was short a few Sometimes they feel the same way about this n’t use them against us, there was the possi- would be more supportive.” –UNK student soldiers, so I was transferred to this unit. situation as you do. I feel strongly about our bility of other terrorists buying them. Hopefully, I will not be here much longer. presence here, though. I remember the initial Since March, U.N. weapons inspectors--as “We ought to back off a little. We try to There is a one year "Boots on Ground" policy convoy from Kuwait to Baghdad--the two well as a group of 1,500 American inspectors- push our ideal and values way too much on in place right now for the National Guard and days traveling in the back of dump trucks to -have been combing Iraq for signs of those other people. Maybe we aren’t always right.” Reserves, so we shall see. There is also a pol- get here. I was not happy at first, but then I weapons, or any reference to them. One of the –UNK student icy that a soldier in the guard or reserves can- saw the first child, just over the Iraqi border. I closest links may have been the 12,500 pages not be deployed more than 24 months in a 60- saw the smile on his face and the tears in his of government records found in a complex in “American troops should be withdrawn month period. eyes, and I knew he was happy to see us there. downtown Baghdad (WRMEA.com). U.S. and replaced with a multinational force head- soldiers spent two weeks in that complex ed by the United Nations and with a firm LH: Are you doing the job you were You Decide before they withdrew, leaving all the evidence timeline for a speedy handover to Iraq.” trained for in the National Guard? (computers, files, video records) behind. –UNK student K: I was trained as a Military policeman. I Now that the United States is so deeply Nobody seems to understand why. am currently working a prison mission in involved in an effort to try to liberate the Iraqi Even if the U.S. fails to find any weapons “It’s interesting that Bush said the war was Baghdad, which is also part of the Military citizens, there are several paths that can be of mass destruction, there are students who over long ago, and since then we have had police mission, but we all received some spe- taken. We at the Antelope are interested in feel that some good still came from the inva- many more American deaths than while the cial training prior to being deployed into the hearing what you have to say on the topic. sion. “I support the war,” wrote a UNK war was going on.” –UNK student theater. Read the following possibilities and let us sophomore. “It is becoming a bit harder to know if you agree with any of them, or if you justify on the lines of weapons of mass “The U.S. has gotten themselves into a LH: Here in the U.S., we keep hearing have an idea of your own. destruction. But taking out an over-powering bigger mess than they planned on. I support about how our troops' morale is so low; there and ruthless leader is still good enough.” the troops because they have to be there.” have been an alarming amount of suicides. Keep things as they are: Right now, there Another topic in question is the length and –Elizabeth Fielder, Beatrice freshman What have your experiences been in terms of are 130,000 U.S. troops stationed in Iraq to difficulty of the conflict. “The war was sold to morale? How do you try to stay in good spir- help keep peace. We could keep the same the public as easy and simple, but the reality “The U.S. occupation is strictly in the its? number of our servicemen and women there, was much different,” wrote a UNK student. interest of oil.” –UNK student K: Well, I can only comment on what I or increase the number of troops, which Rumsfeld announced the official end of com- personally know. I do not know of soldiers would speed up the peace process and make bat in May, which made the actual war less “American troops should be out of Iraq committing suicide here. I would not be sur- way for a speedy handover to an Iraqi gov- than two months long. Defense Secretary now. They have done all they can and are now prised if it happens, though. I don't know of ernment. The downside is that the terrorist Rumsfeld has now changed the description of targets.” –UNK student any alarming amounts of suicides here in the attacks on soldiers probably won’t stop, so the the conflict to a “long, hard war.” theater. As for my morale, it's been a roller- death toll will continue to rise. Since the war started, more that 381 U.S. “We have no choice. Iraq is so fragile. If coaster ride. It can go day by day. Something Ask for more international help: There are servicemen have died. Many of those deaths we left, someone like Saddam could step back little can happen to change it. News from about 24,000 troops from 30 other nations have been blamed on surprise attacks and into a position of power.” –UNK student home, news from here, something at work, stationed in Iraq. By asking for more interna- seemingly random bombings, which is some- news about going home, unexplained explo- tional help, the United States would have to times known as guerilla warfare. The Bush This is a recent quote from U.S. Defense sions in the distance or any number of things give up some of their control. It is also a pos- administration has explained to the American Secretary Donald Rumsfeld in reaction to can change morale. We do things to keep sibility to turn the rebuilding over to the public that the surprise attacks just show that the shootdown of a U.S. Military heli- occupied during down time. We play sports, United Nations. we are winning (USA Today). They show copter: “In a long, hard war, we’re going to play cards, write letters home, watch the Let the Iraqis take control: The troops that how desperate the terrorists feel. have tragic days as this is. But they are news, watch movies and sleep to help keep are currently in Iraq could train officials and The next day, however, Bush told the pub- necessary. They are a part of a war that is morale up. police officers in ways to keep peace. The lic that the attacks are, in fact, dangerous after long and complicated.” What is your reac- benefit would be that American troops would all. Surprisingly, the commander of all U.S. tion to this statement? LH: How do you see our troops being be able to withdraw more quickly. The down- forces in the Middle East has contradicted treated by the general Iraqi public? Do you side is that there is no way to know for certain Rumsfeld, who denied that any conflict could “I think it is true. We need to trust our lead- feel welcome? that the Iraqi government would be stable WARbe described as guerilla warfare. Gen. John ers—they aren’t going to do something stupid K: I have not had much interaction with enough yet to withstand all the trials that are Abizaid “said publicly what Rumsfeld and because we will find out eventually. They can the Iraqi public in general. My squad did take sure to come. other Pentagon civilians had refused to say trust that—so we can trust them.” -Stephanie a couple of trips into Baghdad when we first for months” when he said the fighting is in Hobbs, Bellevue sophomore arrived and were greeted by numerous Iraqi

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